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Sister Svangerd and the Devil You Know
The Loyal Opposition Trilogy (Related to this series)
- Author
- K. J. Parker
- Narrator
- Oliver Hembrough
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 12 May 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
For more from K. J. Parker, check out:
Saevus Corax Deals With the Dead
Saevus Corax Captures the Castle
Saevus Corax Gets Away with Murder
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
The Two of Swords
The Two of Swords: Volume One
The Two of Swords Volume Two
The Two of Swords: Volume Three
The Fencer Trilogy
Colours in the Steel
The Belly of the Bow
The Proof House
The Scavenger Trilogy
Shadow
Pattern
Memory
Engineer Trilogy
Devices and Desires
Evil for Evil
The Escapement
The Company
The Folding Knife
Critics Review
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"Part political intrigue, part underdog tale, part acerbic commentary on humanity, Parker’s dryly funny low fantasy is off to a strong start."
—Booklist on Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead -
"Readers who like Peter David, A. Lee Martinez, or the Guardians of the Galaxy movies will find this title right up their alley with similar tones, fantastical plots, and over-the-top characters."—Library Journal on Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead
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“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
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"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 -
"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 The Engineer Trilogy -
"Brilliant."—Locus on The Engineer Trilogy
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Details
- Author
- K. J. Parker
- Narrator
- Oliver Hembrough
- Duration
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668644577
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Synopsis
A new epic fantasy novel from World Fantasy Award-winner author K. J. Parker, one of the most original voices in the genre. For more from K. J. Parker, check out:Saevus Corax Deals With the Dead Saevus Corax Captures the Castle Saevus Corax Gets Away with Murder   Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It A Practical Guide to Conquering the World   The Two of Swords The Two of Swords: Volume One The Two of Swords Volume Two The Two of Swords: Volume Three   The Fencer Trilogy Colours in the Steel The Belly of the Bow The Proof House   The Scavenger Trilogy Shadow Pattern Memory   Engineer Trilogy Devices and Desires Evil for Evil The Escapement   The Company The Folding Knife
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