The second book in the action-packed, epic Empire of Bones trilogy

‘Whatever I write, readers can expect plenty of fast-paced action, flawed male heroes, female heroes who can save them, plenty of humour and the explosive battle scenes’ – Duncan Lay

Duncan Lay is the bestselling Fantasy author of The Dragon Sword trilogy and Bridge of Swords – the immensely successful first book in the new Empire of Bones trilogy. The tale of history and legends, truth and lies continues with the epic second book: Valley of Shields.  

Duncan Lay is the Masthead Chief of The Sunday Telegraph. He has worked for a number of different newspapers and media outlets. Duncan lives on the Central Coast with his wife and two young children.

Praise for Duncan Lay

‘I was so looking forward to this third volume coming out, and I was certainly not disappointed …Gripping from start to finish, the pace never slackens, the gore and horror and suspense are unrelenting’ – Aurealis Xpress

‘Duncan Lay’s writing has really matured in this third instalment of the Dragon Sword trilogy…Excellent spic fantasy novel.’ – Daily Telegraph 

About Valley of Shields

Cast out from his homeland, Sendatsu has used his sword-fighting talents to survive in the foreign land of the Vales. With the assistance of Rhiannon – the first human to use magic in hundreds of years – Sendatsu has helped Huw and the Velsh defeat an invading army.