FROM DEATH COMES OPPORTUNITY. WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE SALUTE YOU.
Across the ocean, in the furthest outpost of the Domains, a Chosen has fallen. As treachery and xenophobia threaten to spill over into war, an ancient covenant dictates that a great tournament must be held in order to replace him. As news reaches the heart of the empire, the machinations of the powerful are suddenly forced to a frenzied climax as each vies to influence the outcome of the Grand Championships. The Golden Laurels and the balance of power will go to the cunning and the strong.
Let the trumpets sound! Let the people cheer! Let the Gladiators clash! Onward to victory and red, red glory.
I really love this series and if you are reading this review that means you have read the previous books in the series and are preparing to pick up this one - you will not be disappointed. In many ways it is the best so far in the series, continuing and even improving the 'character development revealed through fighting' technique used in the previous books. I could go on at length but I do not wish to spoil this book by giving any hints. Read the series and if you do not enjoy it as much as me, well I guess there's always Twilight. Five well deserved stars