Soleri: A Novel (The Amber Throne Book 1)

Name: Soleri: A Novel (The Amber Throne Book 1)
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (41 reviews)
Author: Johnston, Michael

by Johnston, Michael

Historical Fiction Fantasy

4.2 (41)

368 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Tor Books

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Last checked: Apr 20, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love intricate world-building with real historical texture, not generic fantasy kingdoms.
You're drawn to political intrigue and family dynamics as much as magic and warfare.
You want a series opener that takes its time establishing power structures and hidden loyalties.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots that hook you in the first fifty pages.
You're looking for a romance-centred fantasy rather than a political epic.
You want clear answers about your world's rules rather than mysteries that unfold across multiple books.

About this book

Soleri is the first book in an epic fantasy series inspired by ancient Egyptian history and King Lear. The ruling family of the Soleri Empire has maintained power for over 2,826 years, descended from gods and ruling through conquest. No living person has seen them in centuries, yet they control four subjugate kingdoms. On the day of an annual eclipse, Harkan king Arko-Hark Wadi abandons his duty to hunt rather than bow to the emperor. His son Ren is imprisoned in the capital while his daughters face their own constraints. Merit, the eldest daughter, has found a way to marry against imperial law but needs her sister's help, though Kepi has other plans. Sarra Amunet, Mother Priestess of the sun god's cult, possesses knowledge of an empire's end and a past betrayal that could destroy her family. The novel features primal magic and unexpected violence within a world of ancient rites, unseen power, and war-ravaged kingdoms. Victory carries a price, and every truth conceals deeper secrets.

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