Read by Zara Ramm

The brutally powerful story of a daring warrior traveling a path that might bring salvation to her people. . .or lead her to ruin. For fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski, and Joe Abercrombie. The Circle -- a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try. With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Teyr embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord has risen in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorizing its people. Teyr's battles are far from over . . . Adrian Selby studied creative writing at university before embarking on a career in video game production. He worked for several big-name studios as a producer, before settling down to more conventional work in IT project management. He is a Tolkien fanatic, and online gaming addict, and lives with his wife and family on the south coast of England. "Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author."-Booklist on Snakewood "Betrayal and retribution epitomize Selby's epic fantasy/thriller debut, set in an Earth-like, barbaric, drugged-up society reliant on plant-based narcotic concoctions for addictive potions and deadly poisons. His detail-heavy, conversational dialogue in memoir/journal design and his militant, Berserker-ish characters keep pages turning. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie."-RT Book Reviews on Snakewood "Not your typical grimdark fantasy....While it's a complex tale, this is also an immensely readable one, and should appeal to fans of the immersive world-building of Brandon Sanderson. Selby constructs his world on a personal, visceral level, making sure we feel everything that happens to the narrators."-BarnesandNoble.com on Snakewood "Original and effective ... relish the well-choreographed action scenes."-Library Journal on Snakewood "I give it nothing but the highest recommendation."-Grimdark Magazine on Snakewood "Contemporary and grimdark as it comes."-British Fantasy Society on Snakewood "Absolutely fascinating and incredibly original."-Sense of Wonder on Snakewood "Wears its grimdark on its sleeve ... a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss."-Interzone on Snakewood "Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller."-Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant, on Snakewood "A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories."-Fantasy Faction on Snakewood "Uniquely dark and gritty fantasy. An intriguing debut."-Bibliosanctum on Snakewood

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