The Sun and the Void (US) by Gabriela Romero Lacruz is coming to shelves July 2023! Take a look at the stunning cover below.
Cover Design by Lisa Marie Pompilio
Set in a lush world inspired by the history and folklore of South America, discover this sweeping epic fantasy of colonialism and country, ancient magic, and a young woman’s quest for belonging.
When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she’s on the verge of death—until her estranged grandmother, a dark sorceress in the Don’s employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew, and smitten with the upper-caste daughter of the house, Celeste, Reina will do anything to earn–and keep–the family’s favor. Even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor’s foundations. To save the woman she loves, Reina will have to defy the gods themselves, and become something she never could have imagined.
Orbit is thrilled to announce that we’ve acquired a brand new series from Gareth Hanrahan, author of the critically acclaimed The Gutter Prayer. The first book in Gareth’s new trilogy, titled The Sword Defiant will be publishing in May 2023, and is now available to pre-order.
Orbit UK Commissioning editor Emily Byron acquired World Rights to the Lands of the Firstborn trilogy from John Jarrold, with Senior editor Bradley Englert acquiring for Orbit US. Check out the stunning cover below, designed by Sophie Harris at Little, Brown Book Group with art by Thea Dumitriu.
Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord’s cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part.
Now, when Aelfric – keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker – learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday’s eager heroes are today’s weary leaders – and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.
If there’s one thing Aelfric knows, it’s slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.
Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, The Sword Defiant launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons and bloodthirsty vengeance.
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah arrived in hardcover earlier this year and now you’ll be able to pick up the paperback in December 2022! Take a look at the stunning cover below.
Cover Design by Lisa Marie Pompilio; Cover Illustration by Mike Heath
Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, this book weaves together the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp.
Neither here nor there, but long ago…
Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp that has the power to revive the barren land—at the cost of sacrificing all jinn.
With no choice but to obey or be executed, Loulie journeys with the sultan’s oldest son to find the artifact. Aided by her bodyguard, who has secrets of his own, they must survive ghoul attacks, outwit a vengeful jinn queen, and confront a malicious killer from Loulie’s past. And, in a world where story is reality and illusion is truth, Loulie will discover that everything—her enemy, her magic, even her own past—is not what it seems, and she must decide who she will become in this new reality.
We’re thrilled to reveal the brilliant cover for PARADISE-1 by David Wellington, due to be published in April ’23.
Design by Sean Garrehy
WELCOME TO PARADISE
Paradise-1. Earth’s first deep space colony. For thousands of colonists, it was an opportunity for a new life.
Until it went dark. No communication has been received from the colony for months.
It falls to Firewatch Agent Alexandra Petrova and the crew of the Artemis to investigate.
What they find is more horrifying than they could have imagined.
PARADISE-1 is the first book in a terrifying tale of exploration and survival in the deepest reaches of space, by Clarke Award-nominated author David Wellington.
Praise for David Wellington:
‘An edge-of-your-seat tale of first contact’
Gareth L. Powell
‘A terrifying tour de force . . . Gripping authenticity and an uncompromising white-knuckled pace’ James Rollins
‘Timely and terrifying, The Last Astronaut propels us deep into the mysteries of space . . . breathless, compulsive reading’ Christopher Golden
Blade of Dream by Daniel Abraham is the second installment in The Kithamar Trilogy coming to bookstores July 2023! Take a look at the stunning cover below then pick up Age of Ash (US | UK), book one in the series.
Cover Design by Lauren Panepinto; Cover Illustration by Daniel Dociu
DEEPLY IRRESISTIBLE DEBUT FANTASY DUOLOGY ACQUIRED IN COMPETITIVE AUCTION
We are delighted to announce that Orbit has acquired two books in a highly-anticipated fantasy series inspired by East Asian mythology and watery folk tales from British debut author Eliza Chan. Eliza has published various pieces of short fiction but Fathomfolk will be her first novel.
Alexander Cochran (C&W) sold world rights to Editorial Director Jenni Hill at Orbit, Little, Brown Book Group. Brit Hvide has acquired for Orbit US.
In Eliza’s duology, revolution is brewing in the semi-submerged city of Tiankawi, between humans and the fathomfolk—sirens, sea witches, kelpies, and kappas—who live in its waters. This debut fantasy is perfect for fans of Fonda Lee’s Jade City and Sarah J. Maas’s House of Earth and Blood.
Eliza says: “I am thrilled that Fathomfolk has found a home with Orbit. They have published so many groundbreaking, cherished favourites of mine over the years and I am gobsmacked to be within that number. I am looking forward to working with Jenni and Brit, knowing my flooded world is in the best hands.”
Jenni says: “Eliza is such a find, and I am so glad that she decided to choose Orbit as the home for her debut! Fathomfolk is simply irresistible: we loved Eliza’s charming characters, her depth of worldbuilding: there were literal squeals of glee in the Orbit editorial meeting when we discussed her work, from team members who will remain anonymous for dignity’s sake…”
Alex says: “I loved the rich and beautifully drawn world of Fathomfolk from the first moment I read Eliza’s work, and I’m absolutely delighted that she’s found such a brilliant editor and home in Jenni and the team at Orbit.”
Translation rights enquires should go to Jessica Perdue at Little, Brown Book Group (jessica.purdue@hachette.co.uk).
Author photo credit: Sandi Hodkinson
About the author: Eliza Chan is a Scottish-born Chinese-diaspora author who ‘writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and madwomen in the attic, but preferably all three at once’. Eliza’s work has been published in The Dark, Podcastle, Fantasy Magazine and The Best of British Fantasy 2019. She lives in the North of England with her partner and young child. Fathomfolk is her first novel. @elizawchan
The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah is the second installment in The Sandsea Trilogy coming to bookstores Fall 2023! Take a look at the stunning cover below.
Cover Design by Lisa Marie Pompilio; Cover Illustration by Mike Heath
Magic, mystery, and revolution collide in this fantasy epic where an unlikely team of mages, scribes, and archivists must band together to unearth a conspiracy that might topple their empire.
Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans is the first installment in the Books of the Usurper series coming to bookstores this November (US)! Take a look at the stunning cover below.
Cover Design by Lauren Panepinto & Lisa Marie Pompilio; Map Illustration by Francesca Baerald
A usurped prince must master the magic of shadows in order to reclaim his kingdom, his people in the blockbuster second novel in USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish’s latest epic fantasy trilogy.
The Sapphire Altar by David Dalglish is coming to bookstores next January (US | UK)! Take a look at the stunning cover below.
Cover Design by Lauren Panepinto; Cover Illustration by Chase Stone
Calling all Witcher fans! We previously announced the release of the complete Witcher series in hardcover this fall, marking the first time that Andrzej Sapkowski’s New York Times bestselling series will be available in hardback! Now, we’re thrilled to share the stunning new covers for Baptism of Fire and The Tower of Swallows, both coming in October.
Design by Lauren Panepinto; Illustration by Scott M. Fischer
Finally, keep your eyes peeled for our final reveal post which will feature the covers for The Lady of the Lake and Season of Storms, both coming in November! And UK fans, don’t despair—all of these hardbacks will be available in the UK from Gollancz in 2023.
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