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The Scarab Path

Shadows of the Apt, Book 5

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The Scarab Path

By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Ben Allen
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Ancient powers are waking . . .

The Scarab Path is the fifth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and Collegium has nothing to show for it but wounded veterans. Cheerwell Maker finds herself broken in ways no doctor can mend, haunted by ghosts of the past. Meanwhile, the powerful Wasp Empress is regaining control over those imperial cities that refused to bow to her. But she draws her power from something more sinister than armies and war machines.

Only her consort, the former spymaster Thalric, knows the truth. As assassins seek to end him, he finds his life and his loyalties under threat once again. And in an ancient city beyond the desert, a terrible secret stirs beneath its stones.

The Scarab Path is followed by the sixth book in the Shadows of the Apt series, The Sea Watch.

©2020 Adrian Tchaikovsky (P)2020 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Action & Adventure Contemporary Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal & Urban Haunted War

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Full of sparking, speculative innovation (Stephen Baxter, author of the Xeelee Sequence, on The Doors of Eden)
Breathtaking scope and vision. Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of our finest writers (Gareth Powell, author of Embers of War, on Children of Ruin)
A joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human (Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go, on Children of Time)
Compelling Storyline • Character Development • Distinct Voices • Creative Worldbuilding • Exciting Twists
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I am so glad I have found this writer! From the CoT and CoR to this masterpiece of a series, his books are just SO good!
Please do keep on writing, Mr.Tchaikovsky 😊

Amazing, just like the whole series

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I found the setup for the pay off a bit long winded, the main setting was a bit drab, but I did enjoy the ending

Bit slow but worth it

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The Scarab Path is such a great book, but as the series grow - it’s becoming a little predictable- maybe because a lot of foreshadowing from previous books- over all it’s still a great book. I find myself deliberately taking the long way home on my drive just to finish a chapter. Anyway… great series - already have the next book loaded up

Great book yet again

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For the most part I loved this book. It focused on a few characters, relatively speaking, and it was enjoyable to dig deeper into them. However I will say there were a couple characters I just wanted to slap so they would stop whining. But in the end, I could forgive them as at least one of them finally realized how to take control of their life and move on. I'm hoping in the next book, the other character will have done the same. I love this series and will miss it when I am done. I don't reread books anymore but maybe this series I might.

Love this series

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This is truly a wonderful fantasy epic. I have not read a single book in this series that I do not enjoy. The author has the remarkable ability to bring the characters to life. I find my self falling in love with new characters and just hoping they make though the next fight.

I love this series.

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Best one yet in the series. A fun adventure in a new location with some good character development.

best yet in the series

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I love this series! The narrator is amazing and storyline exciting. It is an incredible read.

Fantastic!

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Title says it all I think. Another fantastic addition of anotjer fantastic city. fantastic kindoms. Fantastic plots and secrets. Fantastic war.

Another World Well Done

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This one took a little longer to take off, but was amazing when it did. went slightly more into the worlds history and lore, while still heavy on the content that made the other books great.

May be the best so far

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haven't found the store I didn't like from this author the narrator's good too enjoy

Great always a treat

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