Windsinger (The Darkhaven Novels, Book 3)

A. F. E. Smith

Feb 2017 · The Darkhaven Novels Book 3 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

The third instalment in The Darkhaven series.

Ayla Nightshade prepares to meet with the Kardise ambassador to sign a treaty between Mirrorvale and Sol Kardis. However, negotiations are halted as the ambassador is discovered dead in his chambers, poisoned by the same bottle of taransey he and Ayla had shared the night before.

Ayla has been framed for murder and the peace between two kingdoms is at stake. Tomas Caraway and his Helmsmen must rush to prove her innocence before war destroys all they have fought for.

Along the way they discover the plans for a Parovian airship, the Windsinger, which reveal a chamber designed for a special cargo: a living one.

Together Ayla and Tomas set out to uncover their real enemies – a search that will lead them closer to home than they ever anticipated.

Ratings and reviews

Best one yet. This series has really impressed me with how it has grown and evolved alongside its characters. I think Windsinger shows a new maturity in its handling of very topical subjects like prejudice and blind patriotism, at the same time it's a brilliant adventure story that had me on the edge of my seat several times and with some genuinely moving moments thrown in there as well. I really recommend this series to anyone who enjoys fantasy that's both thoughtful and exciting, and even though I really liked the first one, I think Goldenfire and Windsinger are both a cut above. Great stuff.

About the author

A.F.E. Smith is an editor of academic texts by day and a fantasy writer by night. She lives with her husband and their two young children in a house that was apparently built to be as creaky as possible. She can be found on Twitter @afesmith