The brilliant new fantasy novel from the acclaimed and multi-award winning author of City of Lies . . . 'Marvellous . . . will leave you reading late into the night.' SFX 'Poisoners, deceit and treachery . . . will surely keep readers entranced.' TERRY BROOKS 'One of the standout debuts - and books - of the year.' THE FANTASY HIVE 'Absolutely loved this . . . a wonderful read.' JOHN GWYNNE 'One of the best new fantasies I've seen in a long time.' ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY 'A bold new fantasy voice.' LAURA LAM _____________________________________________ You never get used to poisoning a child . . . Two years after a devastating siege tore the country apart, Silasta has recovered. But to the frustration of poison-taster siblings Jovan and Kalina, sworn to protect the Chancellor, the city has grown complacent in its new-found peace and prosperity. And now, amid the celebrations of the largest carnival the continent has ever seen, it seems a mysterious enemy has returned. The death of a former
