Whispers of Ruin (The Famine Cycle #1)

"I was enthralled from the first chapter..." - Reader review

Every secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she'll discover how high a price she's willing to pay to uncover the truth...

Among the unsavory streets of Oedija, Airene and her unorthodox companions scrape a living as Finches, exposing lies and scandals for a scant profit.

When Oedija's monarch dies suspiciously, Airene sees her chance to earn more than the next meal. Though her quest might prove fruitless, she risks everything to learn the truth of his death, hoping to make her fame and fortune.

But the ruler's demise is just the first piece of the puzzle. Magic, long forbidden, reemerges in the face of revolution. War looms on the horizon. Ancient spirits awaken, hungry after their long slumber.

And the secrets Airene reveals threaten to consume their world...

From the author of the bestselling Legend of Tal series comes an enthralling epic fantasy filled with rumor hunters, secret societies, taboo magic, and a world-eating god. Read Whispers of Ruin, Book 1 of the epic fantasy series The Famine Cycle, to discover the secrets today!

This title was previously published as City of Whispers.

Content warning: Occasional strong language, innuendo, and violence

PRAISE FOR WHISPERS OF RUIN

"...Deftly blends political intrigue and tension between ruling powers, the mystic ability of the wardens, and the threat of war including the looming terror of a daemon god." - Readers' Favorite

"...An excellent read for classic high fantasy lovers - if you grew up with 'Deltora Quest', wanted more from 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and love the darkness of 'Malazan Book of the Fallen', this is for you." - Reedsy Discovery

"Loved this world of the finches." - Amazon review

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