The sea dragons are returning, and Joron Twiner's dreams of freedom lie shattered. His Shipwife is gone and all he has left is revenge.
Leading the black fleet from the deck of Tide Child Joron takes every opportunity to strike at his enemies, but he knows his time is limited. His fleet is shrinking and the Keyshan's Rot is running through his body. He runs from a prophecy that says he and the avian sorcerer, the Windseer, will end the entire world.
But the sea dragons have begun to return, and if you can have one miracle, who is to say that there cannot be another?
'Excellent . . . one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years'
Adrian Tchaikovsky
Read MoreBrilliant - Robin Hobb, author of THE ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE on THE BONE SHIPSAn epic tale of duty and obligation and honour, and what bravery really means . . . can't recommend it enough - Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONES on THE BONE SHIPSExcellent . . . one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years - Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of CHILDREN OF TIME on the Tide Child trilogySwashbuckling awesomeness . . . a fascinating world and a twisty plot, both rooted in characters I came to care about. A definite winner - John Gwynne, on the Tide Child TrilogyA rip-roaring oceanic adventure, packed with violence and beauty. It's about the beauty of the sea and the brutality of humanity, as well as huge sea monsters and ship-to-ship battles. A perfect storm of fantasy storytelling - StarburstA vividly realised high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word - Evan Winter, author of THE RAGE OF DRAGONS, on THE BONE SHIPSA viciously exciting adventure. I loved every second of it - Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand on THE BONE SHIPSThe first in the Tide Child trilogy presents a unique and memorable world - harsh and brutal and full of fully-realized, powerful female characters. Barker has managed to craft a story inspired by Moby Dick, Game of Thrones, and pirate lore, and readers will be drawn in and fascinated - Booklist