In this sequel to Fever Coast, Lachlan McKenzie thinks his grudges are settled. Adelaide Gagnon thinks it will be easy to settle hers. But karma just isn't that simple. Pale-eyed assassins. Ruthless mercenaries. And a bloody-eyed nawab prince who fires men from cannons. Madras, 1752: Lachlan McKenzie has already lost everything once. He thinks the past is behind him. He's wrong. Adelaide Gagnon is her father’s daughter in every way. She intends to finish what he began. When she allies with Gerard Kilcannon - a ruthless mercenary and arms dealer who sells death to the highest bidder - she believes she finally has the power to take what is owed. Lachlan is dragged back into a nightmare of betrayal and blood that will take him across the killing grounds of Carnatic India to the Black Hole of Calcutta and straight into the heart of the Battle of Plassey. As the British and French tear India apart in their war for domination, Lachlan is faced with a life and death struggle of his own. Fans of Bernard Cornwell, Wilbur Smith and Giles Kristian will be riveted by this explosive historical adventure. 'Blazing with adventure, epic in scope, and utterly compulsive.' Waterstone’s UK. 'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.' Forum Magazine. 'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with romance, intrigue and dramatic action.' Booklist. Experience the Epic Adventure series - bestselling stand-alone tales of courage, survival and destiny. Part thriller. Part history. All adventure. 'A fantastic read.' Wilbur Smith 'A helluva good read... skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.' Noble Smith 'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.' Forum Magazine 'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.' Booklist 'A magisterial tale.' Daily Mail UK 'Living history at its best.' Good Reading 'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless... he's my kind of writer.' The Australian 'Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.' Bibliotica 'Truly made this historical era come alive.' Historical Novel Review 'Nothing short of brilliant!' History and Women 'Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.' Liverpool Daily Post 'Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.' Bookmuse 'Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.' Great Historicals 'A great read.' Martina Cole 'In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.' Steve Donoghue