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The First Binding

Published
Aug 2022
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Fantasy Fantasy
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864
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"Epic fantasy at its finest—an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging."—Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

Don't miss the first novel in this stunning Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy series from R.R. Virdi—a saga of legends, lies, and the secretive storyteller who's spun them all.


All legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first.

I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster.

My name is Ari.

And this is the story of how I let loose the first evil.

"Rich world-building, plenty of action, and devious twists abound. Very highly recommended!" —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Kagen the Damned

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Sep 2023 Tor ISBN 1250796245
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Sep 2023 Orion (UK) ISBN 147323400X
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First Edition Aug 2022 Daw ISBN 1250796172
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Aug 2022 Orion (UK) ISBN 1473233984
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Mar 2022 Tor Books ISBN B0927DB884
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Mar 2022 Gollancz (UK) ISBN 1473234018
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Mar 2022 Macmillan Audio ISBN B09454Y59H
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