Stormsong

#2 Kingston Cycle

C. L. Polk

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Tor U.K.
11 February 2020

Fantasy; Cultural & Period Fantasy; Magic; Urban Fantasy; Magic Paranormal; LGBT Paranormal; Gaslamp

Series: The Kingston Cycle

After spinning an enthralling world in Witchmark, praised as ""thoroughly charming and deftly paced"" by the New York Times and as a ""can't-miss debut"" by Booklist, C. L. Polk continues the story in Stormsong. Magical cabals, otherworldly avengers, and impossible love affairs conspire to create a book that refuses to be put down.

Dame Grace Hensley helped her brother Miles undo the atrocity that stained her nation, but now she has to deal with the consequences. With the power out in the dead of winter and an uncontrollable sequence of winter storms on the horizon, Aeland faces disaster. Grace has the vision to guide her parents to safety, but a hostile queen and a ring of rogue mages stand in the way of her plans. There's revolution in the air, and any spark could light the powder. What's worse, upstart photojournalist Avia Jessup draws ever closer to secrets that could topple the nation,and closer to Grace's heart.

Can Aeland be saved without bloodshed? Or will Kingston die in flames, and Grace along with it?

By: C. L. Polk
Imprint: Tor U.K.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 303g
ISBN: 9780765398994
ISBN 10: 0765398990
Series: The Kingston Cycle
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 11 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

C. L. POLK wrote her first story in grade school and still hasn't learned any better. After spending years in strange occupations and wandering western Canada, she settled in southern Alberta with her rescue dog Otis. Polk has had short stories published in Baen's Universe and Gothic.net, and contributed to the web serial Shadow Unit (http://shadowunit.org/), and spends too much time on twitter at @clpolk. Her first novel is Witchmark.

Reviews for Stormsong (#2 Kingston Cycle)

A superb sequel blending political intrigue, witchcraft, and queer romance. This delectable treat is a worthy follow-up to her debut. --Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Stormsong PRAISE FOR WITCHMARK Thoroughly charming and deftly paced. --The New York Times Invigoratingly original, crisply and subtly and wittily written. --Anthony Rapp C.L. Polk's Witchmark is a delightfully compulsive read. With an intriguing alternate world of magic and modernity and the costs of both, and an endearing protagonist in Dr. Miles Singer -- more, please! --Carrie Vaughn Enthralling, fast-paced, and romantic, Witchmark unveils a fascinating world. Polk writes with assured ease. I can't wait for her next book! --Elizabeth Hoyt This book has it all: alternate history Edwardian world, magic system world-building, murder mystery, family drama, examination of class systems -- did I mention magic? -- and a sweet male/male romance. --Alyssa Cole A crackler, with layers like a nesting doll and just as delightful to discover. Witchmark is a can't-miss debut that will enchant readers. --Booklist Starred Review Polk's stellar debut... blends taut mystery, exciting political intrigue, and inventive fantasy... Polk is a writer to watch. --Publishers Weekly Starred Review The world of this new series feel rich and familiar, yet wholly unique. The atmosphere is perfect for this tale of dangerous magic, lost souls and lonely hearts. --RT Book Reviews The subtle ways Polk builds her characters, reveals the systems under which they live and unwinds a complicated, twisting plot with both personal and political implications are testaments to her skill as a storyteller. --Shelf Awareness This book has romance, mystery, witch battles, and bicycle chases. --Elizabeth Bear Glowing with expertly handled magic, in a deeply-layered alternate world, Polk's Witchmark is a serious mystery and a steaming romance. I'm enchanted. --Fran Wilde Witchmark is a brilliant read, full of atmosphere and thrills, likable characters, and more than a bit of romance. It is a remarkable debut! --Los Angeles Public Library If you need a fun queer period adventure romance, you'll want to add this to your TBR pile. --Aliette de Bodard Witchmark is an exciting, accomplished and wonderfully written debut. C.L. Polk has created a world which, while recognisable, is nonetheless wholly original -- the perfect setting for a fast-paced, complex and wonderfully characterised story. --Foz Meadows