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Saevus Corax Captures the Castle by K. J. Parker

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Saevus Corax Captures the Castle

Author
K. J. Parker
Narrator
Ben Onwukwe
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Publish Date
21 November 2023
Run Time
12 hours 24 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
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What to expect

From one of the most original voices in fantasy comes a heroic tale of honor, friendship, and battlefield salvage.

It’s important to look after your crew when you’re in the battlefield salvage business. It’s stressful work at the best of times, and although your employees are unlikely to be happy it makes sense to keep them alive. 

So when Saevus Corax finds himself having to capture a castle to stop his men from being killed, he has no choice but to give it a try. Needless to say, the conventional rules of siegecraft are unlikely to be followed.   For more from K. J. Parker, check out:   Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
  The Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume Three   The Fencer TrilogyColours in the SteelThe Belly of the BowThe Proof House   The Scavenger TrilogyShadowPatternMemory   Engineer TrilogyDevices and DesiresEvil for EvilThe Escapement   The CompanyThe Folding KnifeThe HammerSharps

Critics Review

  • "Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun."—SFX on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
  • "Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to read as he explores the way conflict is guided, in equal measure, by the brilliance and unerring foolishness of humanity . . . . Thoroughly engaging."—RT Books Reviews on The Two of Swords: Volume One
  • "This is another splendid offering from K.J. Parker, the (pseudonymous) British fantasist who seems incapable of writing in anything but top form."—Locus on Sharps
  • "Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable"—SFX on The Company
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  • "Brilliant."—Locus on The Engineer Trilogy
  • "Skillful plotting and rich scene-setting."—Guardian on The Company
  • "A richly textured and emotionally complex fantasy...Highly recommended."—Library Journal on The Engineer Trilogy (starred review)
  • "Astonishingly good."—RT Book Reviews on Sharps
  • "Parker's skillful control of pacing, expert rendering of characters, and subtle sense of humor add depth and believability."—Library Journal on Sharps

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Details
Author
K. J. Parker
Narrator
Ben Onwukwe
Duration
12 hours 24 minutes
Release Date
21 November 2023
ISBN
9781668633007
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Genre
Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy

Synopsis

From one of the most original voices in fantasy comes a heroic tale of honor, friendship, and battlefield salvage. It’s important to look after your crew when you’re in the battlefield salvage business. It’s stressful work at the best of times, and although your employees are unlikely to be happy it makes sense to keep them alive.  So when Saevus Corax finds himself having to capture a castle to stop his men from being killed, he has no choice but to give it a try. Needless to say, the conventional rules of siegecraft are unlikely to be followed.   For more from K. J. Parker, check out:   Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It A Practical Guide to Conquering the World   The Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume Three   The Fencer TrilogyColours in the SteelThe Belly of the BowThe Proof House   The Scavenger TrilogyShadowPatternMemory   Engineer TrilogyDevices and DesiresEvil for EvilThe Escapement   The CompanyThe Folding KnifeThe HammerSharps

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