Call of the Bone Ships

In the acclaimed sequel to RJ Barker's 'The Bone Ships', 'Call of the Bone Ships' plunges readers back into the Hundred Isles, where the fragile peace is shattered by the tumultuous return of dragons, heralding war and devastation. Shipwife Meas Gilbryn and her diverse crew aboard the Tide Child, a vessel crafted from dragon bone, find their journey fraught with peril and moral ambiguity. Their discovery of a ship laden with dying slaves embroils them in a sprawling, vicious plot that forces them to confront deeply held loyalties and fight for their very survival. As ancient powers awaken and political machinations escalate, Meas must navigate treacherous waters, battling not only formidable enemies but also the ghosts of her past and the burden of command. This epic fantasy saga explores themes of honor, duty, freedom, and the true cost of warfare in a vividly imagined world where the fate of an empire rests upon the shoulders of an unlikely hero.