Strike the Zither: The Kingdom of Three Duology, Book One

A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, "rich in intrigue and epic in scale."
Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm's most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed.

When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr's talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one--neither human nor god--can stop her.

Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in Sound the Gong!

Author: Joan He
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 03/26/2024
Series: Kingdom of Three #1
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781250895523

About the Author

Joan He was born and raised in Philadelphia but still, on occasion, loses her way. At a young age, she received classical instruction in oil painting before discovering that stories are her favorite kind of art. She studied psychology and Chinese history at the University of Pennsylvania and now writes from Chicago. She is the bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find, and Descendant of the Crane, her young adult debut novel. Strike the zither is the first book in her Kingdom of Three duology.
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