Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Silverblood Promise by James Logan

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

I’m still chasing the high of reading The Lies of Locke Lamora for the first time, so I will most definitely be picking up The Silverblood Promise. How could I possibly resist the murder mystery aspect, alongside the roguish main character? I’ve seen several rave reviews already, even though this book’s release date isn’t until May 7, 2024. I definitely can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this!

Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and―thanks to a duel that ended badly―the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.

When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father’s death.

His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.

For in Saphrona, everything has a price―and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.