L. Penelope's stunning epic fantasy Earthsinger Chronicles continues with Cry of Metal & Bone. The Mantle dividing Elsira and Lagrimar has fallen. As the two kingdoms struggle to unify, one threat stands above them all. As desperate Lagrimari flee their barren land for a chance at a better life in Elsira, a shadowy group with ties to the Elsiran government launches an attack on their own soil. With threats of more violence, an unlikely crew is assembled to investigate. Among them are Lizvette Nirall, a disgraced socialite seeking redemption for past mistakes, and Tai Summerhawk, a foreign smuggler determined to keep a promise he made to a dead man. It’s a race against time in this world of deadly magic, secret agendas and court intrigue to discover those responsible before the next assault. And in another land a new enemy awakens—one that will strike terror into the hearts of gods and men. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin
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"Song of Blood and Stone is a sweeping journey of magic, romance, sacrifice, and self-discovery. These heartwarming characters, their trials and adventures, and their love for each other will stay with you long after the book ends."
— Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles
"This is a wonderful integration of high-stakes epic fantasy intrigue with intimate personal connections.
— Publisher's Weekly starred review for Whispers of Shadow & FlameHigh stakes and dire twists will keep readers turning pages, and it’s clear that this is only the beginning of what’s sure to be a thoughtful, emotional, magnificent series.
— Booklist starred review for Whispers of Shadow & FlameA master class in fantasy world-building.
— TIME Magazine on Song of Blood & StonePenelope delivers an engrossing story with delightful characters in this fantastic opening to a promising series.
— Publishers Weekly starred review on Song of Blood & StoneWonderful characters, unique setting, and an engaging romance set against the backdrop of ancient magic. I can't wait to see what L. Penelope will do next.
— Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling authorPrepare to be hooked. SONG OF BLOOD AND STONE is brimming with captivating lore, unique magic, and plot-turns you never saw coming. L. Penelope has written your next fantasy obsession.
— Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of The Loom SagaSet against a backdrop of myth and magic, Song of Blood and Stone is a sweeping tale of love, duty and destiny that feels as urgent as it does timeless.
— Rebecca Roanhorse, author of TRAIL OF LIGHTNINGSong of Blood and Stone is an enchanting journey through a world more relevant than ever. Wars between Gods, romance, action—it’s everything I love all at once.
— K Arsenault Rivera, author of THE TIGER’S DAUGHTERSong of Blood and Stone is a thrilling and complex journey through a beautifully rendered world that is imaginative, magical, and eerily similar to our own. A terrific read!
— Daniel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling authorGreat characters, beautiful writing, incredible world building.
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Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She writes paranormal romance and fantasy with characters who match the real world. Her debut novel, Song of Blood and Stone, won the 2016 Self-Publishing eBook Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. The previously self-published fantasy series was picked up by St. Martin’s Press for publication starting 2018. After living on both coasts, she settled in Maryland with her husband and their furry dependents: an eighty-pound lap dog and an aspiring feral cat.
Allyson Johnson is an actress and singer who began performing at age twelve as coanchor of Bubble Gum Digest, for which she won an Emmy. After earning a degree in psychology from Brown University, she moved to New York where she became a social worker before shifting to a career in television and radio. Johnson has recorded countless commercials, promos, audiobooks, narrations, and animation series.