An Echo of Things to Come : Book Two of the Licanius trilogy - James Islington

An Echo of Things to Come : Book Two of the Licanius trilogy - James Islington

James Islington

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Published 20 October 2026

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  • Pages · 752 pages
  • Publication Date · 20/10/2026
  • Genre · Fantasy
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Will of the Many, James Islington, An Echo of Things to Come is the second book in his phenomenal debut trilogy. This striking deluxe edition features stencilled sprayed edges, a foil stamped case and custom endpapers. 'Reminiscent of Robert Jordan or Brandon Sanderson, Islington's writing is refreshingly fast paced, with a light and clever touch' BooklistFollowing a devastating attack, an amnesty has been declared for all Augurs-finally allowing them to emerge from hiding and openly oppose the dark forces massing against the land of Andarra. The Augur Davian and his new allies hurry north toward the ever-weakening Boundary, but fresh horrors along their path suggest that their reprieve may have come far too late. The new Northwarden, his ally in the Capital, contends with assassins and politicians and uncovers a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, their compatriot Asha begins a secret investigation into the disappearance of the Shadows. And Caeden races against time to fulfil a treacherous bargain, but as more and more of his memories return, he begins to realize that the two sides in this ancient war may not be as clear-cut as they first seemed . . . The Licanius TrilogyThe Shadow of What Was LostAn Echo of Things to ComeThe Light of All that Falls

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