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In this "relentlessly gripping, brilliant" epic fantasy (James Islington), an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in order to reclaim her throne and save her people.

Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attack on the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi.

If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught.

"This gritty series set in a South African–inspired fantasy world is an intense reading experience, and the second book is just as phenomenal as the first."—BuzzFeed News

"The Fires of Vengeance is epic fantasy at its finest."—Winter Is Coming

The Books of The Burning Series
The Rage of Dragons
The Fires of Vengeance
The Lord of Demons

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Born in England to South American parents, Evan Winter was raised in Africa near the historical territory of his Xhosa ancestors. Evan has always loved fantasy novels, but when his son was born, he realized that there werent many epic fantasy novels featuring characters who looked like him. So, before he ran out of time, he started writing them.

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"Intense, inventive and action-packed from beginning to end--a relentlessly gripping, brilliant read."

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZZ1Y1PK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit (November 10, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Born in England to South American parents, Evan Winter was raised in Africa near the historical territory of his ancestors. He always wanted to be a writer, but went to university first, tended bars in two countries, became a director and cinematographer whose work has been viewed more than 500,000,000 times online, met a couple conmen in the process, was threatened by UK mobsters in a case of mistaken identity, worked with wonderful A-list celebrities, unbelievably talented unknowns, and became the Creative Director for one of the world's largest infrastructure companies, all before realizing that the words in his head would never write themselves. So, before he runs out of time, he started writing them.

More to the point, he grew up reading fantasy, loving fantasy, and believing that it's our stories that make us who we are. He remembers being fourteen and sitting on his bed for countless hours in the summer, reading Robert Jordan with Sarah McLachlan's music playing in the background. He remembers being transported to brilliant worlds of magic, heroism, conflict and wonder. He remembers the lessons learned when he grew up alongside Rand, contemplated life with Drizzt, fought against hard odds with Druss, and decided that, even if doing the right thing ends up badly, Ned was a good man who should be emulated.

Evan remembers thinking that, though he has but one life to live, by reading and writing he could experience a thousand more.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020

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It pains me to write this. Loved the first book, so very much. My 13 years old son read it and loved it, as well. We have counted the days until the release of this second book.
Characters are the same but the writing feels rushed, there are blatant mistakes so editing must have not been done properly (we learn that Daaso Headtaker was actually a woman?!?! I mean, I would sooner believe the second book was written by the author's evil twin, than that...) and it ends without a proper ending - third installment is required.
Very unsatisfactory.
I would say this - the first book was a jewel, written honestly and with all his heart by a gifted author.
The second is proof of what this industry has forced upon authors and readers - rushed, multiple installments with the only purpose of making money. Job not well enough done.
If I recall correctly, I paid $1.99 on Rage of Dragons - and I feel it's worth more than $100 for me.
I paid full price for the second and I wish only that the author had taken considerably more time to review, polish and refine it, then release it when it was really well baked, without constraints.

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Matt

A published rough draft

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020

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I was so excited for this book to come out. I haven't been so disappointed in a novel in a long time—frankly the only reason I finished it was investment in the characters from the first book (which was fantastic). It seems clear to me that this book either did not get the necessary editing time or Winter needs a new editor, altogether. The underlying structure, themes, and ideas were all great. There were some really nice moments and the overall direction of the story was well thought out. But the writing...the writing was at times excruciatingly cringe-worthy. Moments that should have felt important fell flat because there were too many elements being shoved into a small scene, or there was no buildup, the timing felt haphazard, etc. The type of stuff a sharp-eyed editor would have pointed out and helped the author with. The dialogue was frustrating because at times it was touching/funny/well done, but more frequently it felt really cliche and/or unbelievable. You could see the *potential* for greatness, while falling short.

Frankly it felt like a (good) rough draft, that needed a lot of polishing before being published. If it had gotten that, the story itself is great! The characters, world, magic system, etc. are all really interesting and engaging. But unlike the first book, which was exceptional, the writing used to employ those components was just way below the quality of the elements themselves. They published a rough draft rather than giving the book the time it needed, which is so disappointing. I really hope that Winter and his publisher can take a step back, look at where things went wrong, and return to the quality of the first novel.

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The World Burns.

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020

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I'd been eagerly awaiting this follow-up to Tau Solarin's unceasing, fanatical and violent quest for revenge which brings him ever more pain and no satisfaction. At the end of the first book, Tau, superhuman fighter from his repeated demon battles in Ishiogo, is left broken by the devastating loss of Zuri who sacrifices herself to save everyone; while the Noble who mindlessly kills his father, Abbasi Odili, has escaped to the capital city which he now commands. Here Tau continues on his quest to hunt down Odili while ostensibly helping Queen Tsiora (who takes center stage, along with Tau) regain her city and command of the Omehi, as her Champion.

The story proceeds with breathless pace with nary a break as battles, reveals and violence, ever more violence unfold. Beyond the excellent Africa-based world building, and the well woven tale, this story also serves as a constant reminder of the cycle of violence and revenge which never stops. Even when our protagonists Tsiora and Tau get wiser, it doesn't matter because all the choices that they've made, whether knowingly or having been forced to do so, will catch up to them. Because in this brutal and sad world that Winters has forged, there is no escape from the consequences of one's actions, especially for Tsiora and Tau.

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R. Desai

The Fires of Pain

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2020

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Although I have bought the book, the review is based on a review copy I received months ago.

Book one was a tribute to Rage, Anger and suffering, Book two brings to life pain. Through both books, there is an underlying theme of love. It's said that great artists best work is only achieved when in touch with their emotions, fueling their best work. If so then something in Evan winters life powers his narrative, the books are a symphony to his knowledge of emotional turmoil.

The power throughout the books is rooted in their emotion. The books are not exceptional, the raw emotion is. The Rage, the anger, filled the plot and gave the book life. Passion came from its emotion, from the author's life experience and bleeds through in every page.

At the start of The Fires of Vengeance, it soon becomes clear that pain becomes a motivator for Tau and his friends. Rage and love take a backseat to the new driving emotion. Tau, Jabaris and the others struggle through the story. Displaying at times, different core emotions as the story powers on. The script is eloquent and almost hypnotic at times. Indeed I certainly lost track of time regularly as I grew entranced by the worldbuilding once again.

It's hard to describe the book. The story covers only a short period. With a weaker Author, I would highlight how nothing major happens, a few chase's and fights, a small battle, a few others later and yet nothing really happens. At the same time, everything changes.

This book changes, in part from the story of the individual's hero's journey, to the development of a group's hero's journey. Luckily it continues to focus on the protagonist, Tau. There is no editorial interference such as Anthony Ryan suffered after Blood song. Anthony Ryan's editor forced other characters points of views and plots into his story in subsequent books, ruining a great series. Evan Winters has avoided editorial interference, this remains the story of Tau.

It's hard to explain the book without spoilers, so I won't. The emotion, it's still as raw and brutal and painful as in book one. It's the reason people will love this.

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Fantasy Geek

Damn fine Sequel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2020

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The Fires of Vengeance is the second book in the Burning series a African/Xhosa inspired epic fantasy. Book one rage of dragons was one of my favourite ever debuts and Fires is a strong, confident sequel.

Like the first book it mainly follows Tau , born of the caste known as the lesser, his relentless quest for Vengeance has made him his people’s best Warrior and the Queens champion. Following on directly from the end of the first book Tau is still on his mission to kill the man responsible for his fathers death, and put down a rebellion against his Queen while preparing against a retaliation by the Xideen for a massacre organised by the rebels. All the while in the background forces from ancient legends stir.

Like the first book it’s the supporting cast that’s the real strength also opening up the POV occasionally from Tau adds a much needed depth and change of perspective from tau. Also while Tau is a man of relentless, near inhuman, will and a warrior without peer the Author doesn’t fall into the trap of making him the jack of all trades that most Protagonists of Epic fantasy become, he is smart but not a genius , isn’t suddenly a master strategist or a fantastic leader of men this allows the Author to employ a strong secondary cast to good affect. Along with some careful world building and character development this means that Fires avoids the dreaded sophomore slump and mean I can’t wait for Book three.

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Luke

Non stop action

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2022

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Loved it so much, a superb sequel to an incredible debut from Mr. Winters. Seeing a more thoughtful and insightful Tau while still keeping his passionate anger, revenge and his unprecedented willpower. Evan handles his development as a character so well, whilst still keeping you on the edge of your seat as much as our first adventure with the Scale. There's a fight halfways through the book which has burned an image into my mind like no other fighting sequence ever did. I hope Evan keeps producing such super quality writing, whether it be in this world or others, ill be lapping up anything he drops.

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Rob Fitz

The bleakest of times.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2020

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I loved the first book in this series and was so looking forward to this next instalment. I’m bound to say I found it unremittingly bleak and more than a little bit depressing. Still well written and I will be staying on board for the journey but I’ve moved on to the latest Joe Abercrombie and the contrast in the humour and lightness of touch is very noticeable. I hope a little more warmth can creep in to the story arc in future episodes.

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God of Gnomes

Beware the Dragons

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2020

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Absolutely phenomenal read, a more than worthy sequel to Rage Of Dragons. Blistering pace, visceral action sequences, wonderfully written and fully realised characters an intriguing plot that drags the reader along for the ride. All in all a fantastic read, one that I whole heartedly recommend.

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