The eighth volume in the New York Times bestselling Cradle seriesamp10As the Uncrowned King tournament reaches its final rounds tensions between the competing factions are higher than ever. The outcome may determine the power balance throughout the rest of the world.amp10Each Monarch schemes to seize any advantage they can...while far away a Dreadgod stirs.amp10When the tournament ends the Dreadgod will rise. Whether it will be driven back into the sea or allowed to rampage depends on the Monarchs.amp10And on which of them is left standing.amp10Series Descriptionamp10The Cradle series is a completed 12 volume series now being published in trade paperback and trade hardcover for the first time. It is the bestselling example of the Progression Fantasy subgenre which includes works of fantasy where the primary plot revolves around a character growing more powerful in their use of magic.amp10Cradle is highstakes fastpaced and actionfocused with minimal time dedicated to worldbuilding and as such the books are lean and focused. The series is often compared to anime with fans emphasizing the storys specialty of loud and colorful superpowered battles along with lots of humor.amp10