Engines of War, R.S. Ford
Engines of War, R.S. Ford
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Engines of War

Author: R.S. Ford

Narrator: Daniel Crespin, Ciaran Saward, Mark Meadows, Katie Villa, Andrew Kingston, Alison Campbell, Phoebe McIntosh

Unabridged: 20 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 06/17/2025

Synopsis

From an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the final novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an all-out war has consumed an empire.

“Ford succeeds in building a complex fantasy world, complete with warring factions, fearsome creatures, and bloody struggles for power . . . Fans of R.A. Salvatore’s DemonWars Saga will be especially hooked.” –– Publishers Weekly on Engines of Empire

“A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue.” –– Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on Engines of Empire

"The latest from Ford is the first in a new series that will give fantasy readers exactly what they want: conspiracy, magic, a delectable cast of characters, and an ending that will leave them begging to know what happens next." –– Booklist on Engines of Empire

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dan on June 23, 2025

An exceptional ending to an exceptional series. Brilliant character work, excellent twists, perfect endings for every character, and DEFINITELY potential for more books in this world (I've got my fingers crossed for a continuation series). Loved everything about this book!......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on May 27, 2025

8/10 Thank you to the Author and Publisher for providing me an ARC of one of my most anticipated books this year! The first thing that I will say here is that having the dramatis personae at the front of this book (as well as a map which I always appreciate) was very helpful given that it has been 2+......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on June 28, 2025

Favorite Characters - Conall, Ansel, Keara Favorite Scenes - The fall of the Anvil, Ansell in Sanctans garden, Keara's speech to her guild A great book, but a poor ending! This may be because I am not a fan of pessimistic endings to my books. Please do not misunderstand me, I enjoy grim stories. But I......more

Goodreads review by Chris on July 11, 2025

***Thank you to Orbit Books for providing an advanced copy of the book via NetGalley. My review contains my honest thoughts about my reading experience.*** Engines of War was exactly the thrilling and epic conclusion that I’d expect for such a great series. The plot managed to strike a perfect balanc......more

Goodreads review by Nick on July 03, 2025

Description: War has come to Torwyn. Though the Guilds have scored a decisive victory against the Ministry, Sanctan Egelrath still holds Torwyn’s capital in his iron grip. Each day the Guild army marches closer, ready to unleash its fury. But the Archlegate has no intention of losing, and even if the......more

Quotes

"Ford continues to impress with both his worldbuilding and his facility at creating fully realized characters in this sequel to 2022’s Engines of Empire ... Ford’s imagined world is so societally detailed ... The result is a complex but accessible epic fantasy that keeps the series going strong."—Publishers Weekly on Engines of Chaos

"The ensemble cast of deeply portrayed and emotionally connectives characters, coupled with an impressively intricate storyline, makes for a highly entertaining read. Additionally, the novel’s structure—alternating back and forth among numerous story arcs—gives this doorstopper a continuous sense of immediacy and momentum, making for a virtually un-put-down-able read. Fans of shelf-bending fantasy will find this richly described and impressively intricate installment utterly satisfying."—Kirkus (Starred Review) on Engines of Chaos

“Epic fantasy fans listen up: This is the good stuff. Highly recommended.”—Kirkus (Starred Review) on Engines of Empire

"Perfect for fans of Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, or David Gemmell . . . . The best traditional epic fantasy I have read in years."—Grimdark Magazine on Engines of Empire

“An excellent start to a new series: fast-paced and engaging, with a properly epic setting and a cast of characters I look forward to seeing more of.”—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on Engines of Empire

“Ford succeeds in building a complex fantasy world, complete with warring factions, fearsome creatures, and bloody struggles for power . . . Fans of R.A. Salvatore’s DemonWars Saga will be especially hooked.”—Publishers Weekly on Engines of Empire

“A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue.”—Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on Engines of Empire

"The latest from Ford is the first in a new series that will give fantasy readers exactly what they want: conspiracy, magic, a delectable cast of characters, and an ending that will leave them begging to know what happens next."—Booklist on Engines of Empire

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