Anthony Izzo

There's no rest for the dead in the Western Realms. Cart The Soulless once died in service to Isilbane, battling the goddess Elkai during the first War of the Gods. Once again, he's duty-bound to Isilbane, marching under the banner of oncoming war. Across the Western Realms, kingdoms crumble beneath political treachery, ancient rivalries, and the growing influence of the gods. Monstrous creatures stalk the wilderness.
Armies beat the drums of war. Kings and queens hatch plans to secure victory. These power-hungry rulers seek an ancient weapon said only to exist in legend. A weapon that could shape the future of the Western Realms. Some seek it to save their kingdoms. Others seek it for protection against rogue gods. In the darkness, Elkai, goddess of death, prepares something far worse. Using dark magic, the Goddess of Death seeks to unleash a weapon that will bring ruin and slaughter upon the Western Realms.
As kingdoms race towards annihilation and gods tighten their grip on the world, Cart must decide what remains of his humanity, and whether he and the Soulless can stand against the wrath of gods. As Cart marches towards inevitable war, he seeks to reunite with the family he once lost. Perfect for fans of The First Law Trilogy, Malazan, Book of the Fallen, and Between Two Fires. Featuring brutal warfare, dark gods, monstrous creatures, and epic dark fantasy.