A Legend of the Five Rings Novel
The Emperor is dead and the Emerald Empire is in turmoil. From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa and J.T. Nicholas comes the thrilling first installment in the definitive story of the Clan Wars.
The Emerald Empire hangs by a thread. The Emperor’s murder has brought upheaval across Rokugan, especially now that his sons have vanished. With the political order that has bound the Great Clans together for centuries unravelling, each now dreams of war and power written in ash and blood.
Lawlessness has taken hold, and in its midst the rōnin Toturi, formerly the champion of the Emperor, searches for purpose in the ruins of betrayal, fighting to save what little he can while trying to escape a past desperate to catch up with him. But no man can run forever. Not when the failure of his sacred duty caused the chaos he now fights through.
And as political infighting divides the Imperial Court, another threat rises from beyond the empire’s borders. A great horde of demonic horrors is massing, determined to crush the clans and wipe them from existence.
The stage is set for the bloodiest wars the empire has ever seen. And this time, there may be no victors.
The realm of Rokugan is a land of samurai, courtiers, and mystics, of dragons and divine beings – a world of heroism, magic, and steel. Through times of peace and war, the samurai of the seven Great Clans have competed for power and influence. But as the trust between them fractures, those struggles turn ever bloodier. Former allies become fierce adversaries, and unlikely pacts are forged between ancient enemies. While conflict and political intrigue divide the clans, the true threat awaits in the darkness of the Shadowlands, beyond the vast Carpenter Wall. There, in the twisted wastelands, an evil corruption endlessly seeks the downfall of the empire. As the Shadowlands threat grows, samurai from the warring clans must put aside their differences and unite if they are to save the very soul of Rokugan.
More about Legend of the Five Rings Series: The Clan Wars, book 1
Page Count: 448pp
Cover Art: Mauro Dal Bo
Genre: Fantasy
US On Sale Date: August 5, 2025
UK On Sale Date: August 5, 2025
Paperback ISBN: 9781839082900
Paperback Dimensions: 214mm x 140mm
Global Ebook On Sale Date: August 5, 2025
ebook ISBN: 9781839082894
JULIE KAGAWA is the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey, Shadow of the Fox, Talon, and many more series exploring worlds magical and mundane. She has written books for people of all ages, including children’s chapter books, middle grade adventures, a wealth of young adult novels, and adult fantasy works. She was born in California but now resides in Kentucky horse country with her husband and a pair of stubborn Australian Shepherds.
More about Julie KagawaJ.T. NICHOLAS writes science fiction and fantasy and has been a fan of both genres since picking up his first TSR novel more than 30 years ago. He is the author of the New Lyons Sequence, Stolen Earth, Re-coil and other novels. As a military brat, he has lived in more places than most and has moved dozens of times, an experience that taught him that no matter where you go, we all have more in common than we might think.
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Global Ebook On Sale: August 5, 2025
US Paperback On Sale: August 5, 2025
UK Paperback On Sale: August 5, 2025
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