The Spider's War

In 'The Spider's War', the epic conclusion to Daniel Abraham's acclaimed Dagger and Coin series, the world teeters on the brink of ultimate collapse as Lord Regent Geder Palliako's relentless war machine expands its iron grip. Empowered by an ancient priesthood and the devastating might of dragons, Geder's empire consumes nations, yet true victory remains elusive, always just beyond his grasp. Internally, the vast dominion he has forged begins to fray, undermined by burgeoning schism and widespread revolt, threatening to plunge the entire continent into an unending, chaotic conflict. Amidst this global conflagration, three pivotal figures converge in the besieged city of Carse, each burdened with the monumental task of forging a lasting peace from the ashes of war. The astute banker Cithrin bel Sarcour, the loyal soldier Marcus Wester, and the pragmatic leader Clara Kalliam must navigate a treacherous landscape. Their desperate gambit hinges on a daring alliance: leveraging high-ranking traitors within Geder's own military, partnering with the last living heir of the dragon empire, and orchestrating a colossal financial maneuver that could either usher in a new era of stability or unravel into the greatest fraud humanity has ever known. The fate of civilization rests on their impossible quest.