Book six in the Shadows of the Apt series.
Tor Books, 2011, 697 pages
Danger lurks beneath dark waters....
A shadow is falling over Collegium. Despite the tenuous peace, Stenwold Maker knows that the Empire will return for his city. Even as he tries to prepare for the resurgence of the black-and-gold army, a hidden threat is working against his people. Ships that sail from Collegium's harbour are being attacked, sunk by pirates. Some just go missing....
Lulled by the spread of lies and false promises, Stenwold's allies are falling away. He faces betrayal on every side, and the Empire is just waiting for the first sign of weakness to strike. But they are not the only power that has its eyes on Collegium. And even with all their military strength and technology, they may not be powerful enough to stave off the forces massing in the darkness.
The Sea Kindred splatbook for the Shadows of the Apt universe. Also by Adrian Tchaikovsky: My reviews of
Children of Time,
Children of Ruin,
Children of Memory,
Empire in Black and Gold,
Dragonfly Falling,
Blood of the Mantis,
Salute the Dark,
The Scarab Path,
The Expert System's Brother,
The Expert System's Champion,
Made Things,
Shards of Earth,
Eyes of the Void.
My complete list of book reviews.