About this Event
We are thrilled to welcome bestselling author of the Lightlark Saga, Alex Aster, back to Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April, 7pm at New Town Church, to celebrate the publication of her unmissable adult romantasy debut, Starside.
Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals –the descendants of the gods, living in a power rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic.
Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn’t after the gods’ magic – she’s going to K*ll them.
First, she must survive the Culling, the king’s deadly competition to choose his fifty challengers. An orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice, Aris doesn’t have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords – ones that contain power – are not inherited or bought, they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor – but a target.
Getting past the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it seems. If the ancient creatures, magicwielding beasts, and bloodthirsty immortals weren’t dangerous enough, a new peril has even immortals fearing what rises from the ground at night. With a blade most would K*ll to claim, Aris can’t trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious king’s guard who betrayed her years ago – and who may now be the key to her survival.
But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family’s death. And when it’s revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what’s coming…Book your tickets today!
Please note, Alex will not be signing copies of her book after the event, however you will be able to meet Alex and get your photo taken with her. If you purchase the Book & Ticket option, you will receive a signed copy of Starside.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edinburgh New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 26.00
