The Gryphon King

About the book

The first in a grand trilogy of epic fantasy inspired by Southwest Asia, filled with morally grey characters, terrifying ghouls, and deadly monsters.

Blending ruthless dynastic politics with detailed worldbuilding and slow-burning romance, this remarkable debut is ideal for those who love Godkiller and Samantha Shannon.

"A captivating blend of political intrigue and fantastical creatures." Shannon Chakraborty

Bataar was just a boy when he slew a gryphon, earning fame across the crimson plains. Now, he is the formidable Bataar Rhah, ruling over the land that once ignored his people. With a series of unlikely triumphs under his belt, he sets his sights on the wealthy, influential kingdom of Dumakra and their fierce warriors mounted on pegasus.

Nohra Zultama is unafraid of the notorious warlord marching towards her nation. She and her sisters are the Harpy Knights, blessed by the goddess and deadly. But as treachery and deceit swirl within her father's court, she soon realizes the cost of inaction. With Dumakra falling under Bataar's control, Nohra swears vengeance - yet her growing bond with the rhah's wife, Qaira, threatens to shake her determination.

As riots erupt and strange beasts sow panic, Nohra must unite with Bataar to maintain order, her conflicting feelings towards the man she is sworn to kill becoming more complex. Ancient malevolence is on the rise. Only by standing together can Nohra and Bataar hope to face the djinn, ghouls, and monsters threatening to engulf their world.