The Last Vigilant

"A wonderful tale set within a well-drawn fantastical world. I loved it."—John Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author

“David Gemmell meets The Name of the Rose in a page-turning mix of mystery and epic fantasy.”—Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

"Latham uses his incredible world-building skills and all-consuming storytelling style to bring the reader deep into the village of Scarfell, where politics, magic, and corruption collide in a world-shaking explosion ... In a genre where tropes can be overused, Latham is an adept at creating sympathetic characters and reinventing fantasy in a way that will have influence on many books after The Last Vigilant."—Booklist (starred review)

“A genuinely intriguing mystery, genuinely harrowing fights, and a lovingly intricate setting.”—Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Sword Defiant

"This book crawled out of the deepest, darkest woods with violence in its heart. A terrific new world by a master fantasy author. I loved it."—Jackson Ford, author of The Bone Raiders

"Latham, known for his steampunk novels and Sherlock Holmes pastiches, skillfully brings his knack for plotting mysteries and investigations into an epic fantasy setting. The multilayered machinations and propulsive pacing will grip readers, but the book’s greatest strength lies in its characters ... With warmongering, political intrigue, and themes of standing up for the weak, this marks the start of a compelling fantasy series that is perfect for fans of David Dalglish and Justin Lee Anderson."