Interrogated by Governor-Militant Tretta Stern about the trail of bodies that Sal has left behind and a soldier that has gone missing, she is set to be executed for her crimes. As the story begins, Sal is arrested by the Revolution and is awaiting execution. She is on a mission to track down and kill the mages that have betrayed her by stealing her magic. This is where we find Sal on her quest for revenge.

The Scar is a devastated wasteland between two empires - the Imperium and the Revolution - who are at war. The world within the pages known as the Scar, that is. Whatever the kids say these days! But it's also literally on fire. but like, she's the way cooler badass fantasy version! Unfortunately, I don't have a gun that shoots magic or a sword named Jeff. Sarcastic, sweary, tattooed, self-deprecating, a bit surly yet trying to remain optimistic, tough, slightly jaded by some trauma in her past, enjoys a dirty joke or ten, loves whiskey. for awhile there, I was feeling personally attacked! Goddamn. Sal the Cacophony (rad name, yeah?) felt as though she was a part of my soul. If this isn't my jam, I don't know what is! I felt like I wanted to take out my gun and start shooting until things made sense.' I felt like I wanted to tear my throat out so I could breathe again. By the end of the second, you'll know you are too.'And I felt like I was choking on my own blood again. 'By the end of the first page, you'll know Sam is in love with his characters.

The tale of Sal the Cacophony is delightfully sarcastic and deeply sorrowful.'― Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

It's an immersive read in a well realized world.'― Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author of Fool's Assassin Action, magic, romance and humor mingle well in this mammoth tale. ' Seven Blades in Black offers villains that are as memorable and unique as the heroes. The Scar, a land torn between powerful empires, where rogue mages go to disappear, disgraced soldiers go to die and Sal went with a blade, a gun, and a list of seven names. But she has a will stronger than magic, and knows exactly where to go. She was left for dead.īetrayed by those she trusts most and her magic ripped from her, all Sal the Cacophony has left is her name, her story, and the weapon she used to carve both. Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires.

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