<p><b>In this thunderously good read, prophecy and magic combine in an incredible epic fantasy of imperial politics, gods and demons. </b><b><i>The Ruin of Kings</i> is the first book in Jenn Lyons's extraordinary series, A Chorus of Dragons.</b> <br><br>When destiny calls, there's no fighting back . . . <br><br>As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. But when he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again.<br><br>Kihrin’s plight brings him to the attention of royalty, who claim him as the lost son of their immoral prince. But far from living the dream, Kihrin’s at the mercy of his new family’s ruthless ambitions. However, escaping his jewelled cage just makes matters worse. Kihrin is horrified to learn he’s at the centre of an anci