The Lost War

By Justin Lee Anderson, Keah Brown, Rachel Griffin, et al.

Book Overview

Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy debut was voted best self-published fantasy book of the year* and begins a tale of magic, mayhem, and a ragtag group of adventurers who just might be the key to saving their kingdom.

"Excellent - full of great characters, tense action scenes and truly surprising twists. A highly recommended read." - James Islington

The war is over, but peace can be hell.

Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees.

In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named King's Envoy. And his latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne.

The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom--before war returns to the realms again.

​"Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure is sure to please fans of David Gemmell." - Anthony Ryan

"Exquisite." - Gareth Hanrahan

"Strikingly intense . . . . Immersive and thoroughly compelling." - SFX

For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:

The Eidyn Saga
The Lost War
The Bitter Crown
The Damned King

*Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316454079
• ISBN13: 9780316454070
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Orbit
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Lost War is why I love adventure fantasy

It’s rare when a book actually is what it says that it is and therefore I got far more joy out of this reading! Justin Lee Anderson’s writing thoroughly engaged me the entire time and I was left with a huge desire to continue on. I would highly recommend going into this book as blind as one can because I had my plot expectations tampered with because I did too much research. More than anything, The Lost War understands what it wants to be and does it really effectively. It isn’t trying to be the next Game of Thrones or Wheel of Time and just invites you to go on an journey with the characters and by the end I was vastly satisfied with my time spent in Eidyn. I highly recommend checking this one out if you’re looking for an adventure-focused fantasy in between more serious epic fantasy books.