Kinslayer

Publisher Marketing: "Kinslayer" is book two in Jay Kristoff's critically acclaimed Lotus War series that began with "Stormdancer," featuring an unforgettable heroine and a stunningly original Japanese dystopian steampunk world. A shattered empire The mad Shogun Yoritomo has been assassinated by the Stormdancer Yukiko, and the threat of civil war looms over the Shima Imperium. The toxic blood lotus flower continues to ravage the land, the deadlands splitting wider by the day. The machine-worshippers of the Lotus Guild conspire to renew the nation's broken dynasty and crush the growing rebellion simultaneously - by endorsing a new Shogun who desires nothing more than to see Yukiko dead. A dark legacy Yukiko and the mighty thunder tiger Buruu have been cast in the role of heroes by the Kag rebellion. But Yukiko herself is blinded by rage over her father's death, and her ability to hear the thoughts of beasts is swelling beyond her power to control. Along with Buruu, Yukiko's anchor is Kin, the rebel Guildsman who helped her escape from Yoritomo's clutches. But Kin has his own secrets, and is haunted by visions of a future he'd rather die than see realized. A gathering storm Kag assassins lurk within the Shogun's palace, plotting to end the new dynasty before it begins. A waif from Kigen's gutters begins a friendship that could undo the entire empire. A new enemy gathers its strength, readying to push the fracturing Shima imperium into a war it cannot hope to survive. And across raging oceans, amongst islands of black glass, Yukiko and Buruu will face foes no katana or talon can defeat. " Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2013 (EAN 9781250022943, Open Ebook) - *Starred Review Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 58 (EAN 9781250001412, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 07/29/2013 (EAN 9781250001412, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2013 (EAN 9781250001412, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2013 pg. 164 (EAN 9781250001412, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 100 (EAN 9781250001412, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Kristoff, Jay Jay Kristoff grew up in the second most isolated capital city on earth and fled at his earliest convenience, although he s been known to trek back for weddings of the particularly nice and funerals of the particularly wealthy. Being the holder of an arts degree, he has no education to speak of. He is six feet seven inches and has approximately 13,870 days to live. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and the world s laziest Jack Russell terrier. Visit him online at JayKristoff.com. Contributor Bio:  Gigante, Phil Phil Gigante is an APA Audie Award winner (The Dark Highlander, The Stainless Steel Rat, and The Watch That Ends the Night), and winner of over a dozen Audiofile Magazine Earphones Awards. He has narrated and directed more than 250 books, and was twice named a "Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense" by Audiofile Magazine. He has been named a Best Male Narrator in the categories of Romance, Science Fiction, Militaria, and Mystery/Suspense, as well as "Favorite Dual Narrator" (with Natalie Ross). Phil also works in film, TV and radio, and is the Producer/Director of Gigantic Productions theatre company. He makes his home in the Midwest. Contributor Bio:  Bond, Jim Bond is a producer and host of radio talk shows, with an extensive background in theatre and the musical stage. Contributor Bio:  Ikeda, Jennifer Jennifer Ikeda is a two-time Audie Award winner who has narrated dozens of audiobooks. She has appeared in numerous TV and film roles, On- and Off-Broadway in both classical and contemporary plays, and as a narrator for NPR's Selected Shorts.