Mark Lawrence

5 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Mark Lawrence is a British author known for his contributions to the fantasy genre. His notable works include the "Broken Empire" trilogy, consisting of "Prince of Thorns," "King of Thorns," and "Emperor of Thorns," as well as the "Book of the Ancestor" series, which features "Red Sister." He is recognized for his dark and complex storytelling.

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Books by Mark Lawrence

5 books available

Prince of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
3.9 (95k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Haunted by a brutal past, the charming yet ruthless Prince Jorg leads a band of outlaws through a post-apocalyptic world, carving a bloody path to his father's throne while confronting the monstrous horrors that shaped him.
King of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
4.2 (55k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Haunted by past cruelties and driven by vengeance, young King Jorg must defend his stolen throne against an overwhelming army, using forbidden ancient artifacts and a cunning mind.
Emperor of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
4.3 (44k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
To claim the emperorship by vote, the ruthless King Jorg must outmaneuver a legendary necromancer and harness lost technology, all while battling the intensifying demons of his past and the specter of his father's revenge.
Red Sister
Mark Lawrence
4.2 (42k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a dying world, a young girl with a dark past becomes a deadly assassin in a convent of warrior nuns, only to find her true power may save or destroy everything.
Prince of Fools
Mark Lawrence
4.1 (27k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A lazy, womanizing prince, tenth in line for the throne, finds his charmed life upended when a magical death trap binds him to a fierce Norse warrior, forcing them on a perilous journey across a war-torn empire where he's merely a pawn in his grandmother's ancient game against unseen powers.