Book of the Ice

Mark Lawrence

On the frozen world of Abeth, where a dying star offers little warmth and survival demands absolute strength, Yaz of the Ictha tribe faces a brutal rite of selection. Cast into the depths beneath the ice, she must navigate a labyrinth of tunnels, danger, and secrets while fighting to save her brother and uncover truths that could challenge everything her people believe. Blending stark survival fantasy with exploration, mystery, and moments of wonder, the novel examines loyalty, sacrifice, prejudice, and the possibility of hope in a world shaped by cruelty. Mark Lawrence’s vivid, fast-moving style brings an unforgiving landscape and a determined young heroine to life in this opening volume of a new trilogy set on Abeth.

Mark Lawrence

Yaz of the Ictha returns to the frozen world of Abeth, where the more she learns about its history, peoples, and rulers, the more dangerous its secrets become. Drawn into the depths of the Black Rock and the sinister mysteries hidden within the mountain, Yaz must find a way to protect her friends while confronting forces that blur the line between myth, magic, and science. As the journey carries her and her companions across the endless ice toward the fabled green land, shifting perspectives broaden the scope of this richly imagined world and deepen its exploration of loyalty, identity, power, and survival. Combining sweeping fantasy adventure with science-fictional ideas and mythic echoes, the novel continues Yaz’s compelling struggle against an ancient and enigmatic threat.

Mark Lawrence

On the frozen world of Abeth, Yaz has survived the ice tribes and reached the lush Corridor—but danger follows her south. As ancient mysteries awaken beneath buried cities and powerful enemies close in, she must uncover the secrets of the Moon and find the Ark of the Missing before forces within the empire silence her forever. Shifting among several compelling viewpoints, this fast-paced conclusion blends elemental magic, political intrigue, and remnants of advanced technology into a sweeping tale of friendship, survival, and destiny. It brings the Book of the Ice trilogy to a dramatic and richly imagined finale.