Evil for Evil (Engineer Trilogy Book 1900)

Evil for Evil (Engineer Trilogy Book 1900)

by K. J. Parker

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4.3 stars from 556 reviews. Top 94% of Historical Fiction books we track.

704 pages~11.7 hr readPublished by OrbitPublished 2007-01-01

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  • You enjoy military fantasy where strategy and political tension matter more than magic or swordplay.
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  • You want clear heroes and villains to root for without moral ambiguity.
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About this book

Civitas Vadanis faces invasion from the Mezentines, a military power known for their single-minded pursuit of their objectives. Duke Valens of Civitas Vadanis confronts a difficult choice: his city cannot survive a direct assault, and its walls offer limited protection against the invading force. Fleeing might be the only option to save his people, but escape presents its own challenges. Ziani Vaatzes, an engineer exiled by the Mezentines for his creations, has previously demonstrated an ability to defend a city. However, Vaatzes has his own priorities, and the survival of Civitas Vadanis may not be among them.

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