The Masters & Mages Series Reading Order

Aranthur is a student. He showed a little magical talent, is studying at the local academy, and is nothing particularly… Aranthur is a student. He showed a little magical talent, is studying at the local academy, and is nothing particularly special. Others are smarter. Others are more talented. Others are quicker to pick up techniques. But none of them are with him when he breaks his journey home for the holidays in an inn. None of them step in to help when a young woman is thrown off a passing stage coach into the deep snow at the side of the road. And none of them are drawn into a fight to protect her. One of the others might have realised she was manipulating him all along . . . A powerful story about beginnings, coming of age, and the way choosing to take one step towards violence can lead to a slippery and dangerous slope, this is an accomplished fantasy series driven by strong characters and fast-paced action. 'A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy' Tor.com 'This series promises to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages' Fantasy Book Critic read more

Only fools think war is simple. Or glorious. Some are warriors, some captains; others tend to the fallen or feed the liv… Only fools think war is simple. Or glorious. Some are warriors, some captains; others tend to the fallen or feed the living. But on the magic-drenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and Aranthur is about to discover that carrying messages, scouting the enemy, keeping his nerve, and passing on orders is more dangerous, and more essential, then an inexperienced soldier could imagine . . . especially when everything starts to go wrong. Battle has been joined - on the field, in the magical sphere, and in the ever-shifting political arena . . . Praise for Miles Cameron 'A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game. To say I loved it is an understatement' John Gwynne 'Miles Cameron is back with a brand new series and you're going to be hooked from the very beginning. A fresh take on the typical farm boy turned hero fantasy, this is everything you could possibly want in a fantasy series' The Bibliophile Chronicles 'A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy' Tor.com 'This series promises to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages' Fantasy Book Critic read more

This explosive sequel continues the thrilling space opera saga that started with Artifact Space, following Marca Nbaro a… This explosive sequel continues the thrilling space opera saga that started with Artifact Space, following Marca Nbaro and her crewmates aboard the Greatship Athens—perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky and James S.A. Corey. Marca Nbaro always dreamed of serving aboard the Greatships, colossal vessels with sprawling crews and cargo holds vast enough to fuel entire cities. These ships keep human space alive, transporting priceless goods from City to far-off Tradepoint to trade for xenoglas with an unknowable alien species. But something sinister is lurking in the dark, and now the Greatships have become the prey. Racing against time, Marca and her crew must track down an elusive enemy as their allies lose patience and danger closes in. When one of the mysterious aliens they’ve been trying to understand defects to humanity, it sparks a mission more perilous than anything they’ve faced before. Marca must risk it all to retrieve the alien and uncover the secrets that could forever alter the fabric of the universe. Packed with gripping space battles and pulse-pounding alien encounters, Deep Black hurtles through a galaxy teetering on the brink of chaos, where every decision could mean survival or annihilation. read more

The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious, malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games wi… The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious, malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games with the fates of mortals for their own ends . . . A vibrant and powerful epic set against an alternate Bronze Age, this tale of gods, men and monsters, conspiracy and war, is a rich, compelling and original read from a master of the historical and fantasy genres. The people caught up in toils of the gods are merely trying to survive. Victims of vicious whims, trapped by their circumstances or pushed beyond what the mortal frame can bear, a handful of god-touched mortals - a scribe, a warlord, a dancer and a child - are about to be brought together in a conspiracy of their own. A conspiracy to reach the heavens, and take down the corrupt and aging gods . . . who are already facing troubles of their own . . . An epic which draws on the Greek mythology of gods and heroes, this new trilogy is a must read for fans of Dan Simmons and Madeline Miller alike. Praise for Miles Cameron: 'Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game' John Gwynne, author of The Faithful and the Fallen series 'Cold Iron is fantastic. It shimmers like a well-honed sword blade' Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives 'Promising historical fantasy debut featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye for combat' The Ranting Dragon on The Red Knight 'Literate, intelligent, and well-throughout . . . a pleasingly complex and greatly satisfying novel' SFF World on The Red Knight read more