Whispers of Ruin (The Famine Cycle #1)
J.D.L. Rosell
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· 1 ratings · 452 pages · Published: 19 Apr 2021
Among the unsavory streets of Oedija, Airene and her unorthodox companions scrape a living as Finches, exposing lies and scandals for a scant profit.
When Oedija’s monarch dies suspiciously, Airene sees her chance to earn more than the next meal. Though her quest might prove fruitless, she risks everything to learn the story behind his death in the hopes of making her fame and fortune.
But the ruler’s death is just the first piece of the puzzle. Magic, long forbidden, reemerges in the face of revolution. War looms on the horizon. Ancient spirits awaken, hungry after their long slumber.
And the secrets Airene reveals threaten to consume their world...
From the author of the bestselling Legend of Tal series comes an enthralling epic fantasy filled with rumor hunters, secret societies, taboo magic, and a world-eating god. Read WHISPERS OF RUIN, Book 1 of the epic fantasy series The Famine Cycle, to discover the secrets today!
This title was previously published as City of Whispers.
Content warning: Occasional strong language, innuendo, and violence
PRAISE FOR WHISPERS OF RUIN
★★★★★ "...Deftly blends political intrigue and tension between ruling powers, the mystic ability of the wardens, and the threat of war including the looming terror of a daemon god. "--5-Star review from Readers' Favorite
★★★★★ "I was enthralled from the first chapter." - Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "Loved this world of the finches." - Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "A hard book to put down." - Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ "This book was so complex and layered. I loved the characters, the storyline and the paranormal aspects." - Amazon reviewer
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