The Bone Ships

(Book #1 in the Tide Child Trilogy series)

by RJ Barker

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Book Overview: The Bone Ships

A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Barker.

*British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, winner

Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare.

For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.

Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war.

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Editorial Reviews

“A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word.”– Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons

“The Bone Ships is excellent. Aside from the standout writing, it’s one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I’ve seen in years.”– Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author

“The Bone Ships is a viciously exciting adventure. I loved every second of it.”– Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand

“[T]he novel feels like one of Patrick O’Brian’s richly detailed sagas of seamanship…a very promising beginning.”– Publishers Weekly

“The first in the Tide Child trilogy presents a unique and memorable world-harsh and brutal and full of fully realized, powerful female characters. Barker has managed to craft a story inspired by Moby Dick, Game of Thrones, and pirate lore, and readers will be drawn in and fascinated.”– Booklist (starred review)

“Simultaneously gritty and full of a sense of wonder, The Bone Ships is the perfect adventure for anyone who’s ever had dreams of the sea-or of dragons … an excellent book for any reader in search of a fantastical journey.”– BookPage

“I absolutely loved it. A whole lot of swashbuckling awesomeness by RJ Barker. He has crafted a fascinating world and a twisty plot, both rooted in characters I came to care about. A definite winner for me.”– John Gwynne, author of Malice

“An epic tale of duty and obligation and honour, and what bravery really means… I can’t recommend it enough.”– Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

“A thrilling bit of high seas fantasy that sets the stage for what is doubtless to be a riveting trilogy from a tremendously talented and imaginative mind.”– Spectrum Culture

About the Author

RJ Barker

RJ Barker is a British author best known for his distinctive contributions to the fantasy genre. Hailing from Leeds, Barker’s storytelling prowess first caught the public’s eye with the “Wounded Kingdom” trilogy, which made a notable mark with its debut, “Age of Assassins,” in 2017. Celebrated for its original take on an assassin’s tale within a well-crafted world, Barker’s work captivates with a blend of gritty realism and compelling character depth. He continued to build his reputation with “The Tide Child” trilogy, beginning with “The Bone Ships” in 2019, a series lauded for its vivid maritime setting and inventive narrative structure. RJ Barker’s work stands out for its lyrical prose and deep, immersive worlds, securing his place as a unique voice in modern fantasy literature.