The Lie That Binds Them

By: Matthew Ward

Narrated by: Sara Novak

Set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic, The Lie That Binds Them is the heart-pounding conclusion to Matthew Ward's Soulfire Saga, where a thief dares to seek vengeance against an immortal king—and finds herself on the path to war.

The kingdom of Khalad is ruled by a new and brutal despot and its rebels scattered across its vast lands. With folk hero Vallant missing, Kat is now the leader of the rebellion.

When an assassination attempt rattles the kingdom, Kat turns to a powerful new ally for help. The cost of victory will be high, but time is running out to save Khalad.

Critic reviews

"A thoughtful examination of the limits of duty and loyalty... a promising series launch."—Publishers Weekly on The Darkness Before Them

"Dark fantasy that you just can't put down."—Grimdark Magazine on The Darkness Before Them

"Brims with magic, monsters, and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex. A delight."—Ben Galley, author of the Emanseka Series on The Darkness Before Them

Uneven Series, Satisfying Final Beat

Loved the first book, really didn’t like the second, and found this one fell right in-between. The series had a great plot for its backbone, it just felt poorly executed or overdrawn at times. Everything was spread a little bit too thin, and the characters themselves felt tired by the time we got to the finish line. I really liked that the finale circled back to its roots to dive deep into the relationships that made the first book so great. Overall the series wasn’t for me, but I look forward to trying Ward’s other books.

Just stunning

Another amazing book from Mathew Ward. I love all the characters and the intricate world building and mysteries!!