“His name should be mentioned along with not only RA Salvatore, but also
with such luminaries as Neil Gaiman, George RR Martin, Terry Pratchett,
and Tad Williams. His novels are a reminder that reading can be both
entertainment and thought-provoking, all in the same breath.”
Grasping for the Wind

A Discourse In Steel by Paul S. KempA hugely-enjoyable adventure in classic sword and sorcery mode, from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Deceived and The Hammer and the Blade.

Egil and Nix have retired, as they always said they would. No, really – they have! No more sword and hammer-play for them!

But when two recent acquaintances come calling for help, our hapless heroes find themselves up against the might of the entire Thieves Guild.

And when kidnapping the leader of the most powerful guild in the land seems like the best course of action, you know you’re in over your head…

File Under: Fantasy [ Incriminating | Mind Matters | One Last Time | The Steal Remains ]

Cover Art: Lee Gibbons
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Book Info:
The Second Book in the Tales of Egil and Nix Series

UK Print
Date: 4th July 2013
ISBN: 9780857662521
Format: Medium (B-Format) Paperback
R.R.P.: £8.99

US/CAN Print
Date: 25th June 2013
ISBN: 9780857662538
Format: Small (Mass Market) Paperback
R.R.P.: US$7.99 CAN$9.99

Ebook
Date: 25th June 2013
ISBN: 9780857662545
Format: Epub & Mobi
R.R.P.: £5.49 / US$6.99

Other Books in This Series:

1. The Hammer and The Blade (July 2012)

Buying Info:

UK Print & Ebook
Amazon.co.uk | Book Depository | Waterstones | WHSmith

North American Print & Ebook
Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | BarnesandNoble.com | IndieBound.org

Global DRM-Free Epub Ebook
Robot Trading Company

Audiobook
Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.com

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Author Info:

Paul S. Kemp: WWW | @Paulskemp on Twitter

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Praise and Reviews:

“Filled with a good amount of action, adventure, and humor in a good blend that left me entertained throughout the entire book. 8/10”
The Founding Fields

“The whole thing is wonderfully impressive on one hand, and delightfully rewarding on the other. Yes, I will confess you cannot escape the knee jerk reaction of asking yourself: ‘What have they gotten themselves into this time?’ But even as you find yourself following along to find out and be filled in on matters you also soon become distracted by the growing plot that no doubt will ensnare our beloved and boisterous heroes.”
Silver Pen Scribe

“It is in the characters, particularly Egil and Nix, that Kemp shines and draws the reader in. The comparisons to Leiber’s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser are obvious, and are a nice homage to the classics of the genre. However, I also was reminded of the Hawk and Fisher series by Simon R Green… And that is good company to be in.”
Being a Big Sandwich

“The characters are deep and fun to get to know, the story is interesting, and the action is top shelf.”
Kobold Press

“An entirely new adventure that builds off of the first book and will prove to be a gratifying experience.”
Odd Engine

“This is the fantasy you’ve been craving. If you’ve been dying for some real originality in the fantasy realm – with a scene of revenge that would make even Kick-Ass‘ Hit Girl do a double-take – then A Discourse in Steel is your next stop.”
A Cinephile’s Book Review

“Without spoiling the story, readers can expect combat, magical items, chases, and some tantalizes glimpses of ancient powers. Throughout the story, there’s fun dialog and great chemistry between the characters. Fans of fantasy fiction and sword and sorcery would be well advised to give A Discourse in Steel a try. I give it a five out of five.”
Roqoo Depot

“This book is a brilliant adventure, with sword and sorcery, adventure and supernatural horrors that only exist in Paul S Kemp’s personal world. A great book and a brilliant read.”
Tome of Geek

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20 Responses

  1. I enjoyed book #1 and just downloaded “A Discourse in Steel”. I’m courious about the third in the trilogy when it’ll be available? Or if it has, what’s the name of it? I haven’t had any luck finding it if has.

    1. Hi Jeffrey, books three and four will be published by Del Rey, with the first slated for a 2015 release. Glad to hear you enjoyed “A Discourse in Steel”, thanks!

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