Lady Henterman's Wardrobe

by Marshall Ryan Maresca

Overview

Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, the second novel of the Streets of Maradaine series follows the Rynax brothers' crew of outlaws as they attempt their biggest heist yet and restore justice to the common people.

The neighborhood of North Seleth has suffered—and not just the Holver Alley Fire. Poverty and marginalization are forcing people out of the neighborhood, and violence on the streets is getting worse. Only the Rynax brothers—Asti and Verci—and their Holver Alley Crew are fighting for the common people. They've taken care of the people who actually burned down Holver Alley, but they're still looking for the moneyed interests behind the fire.

The trail of breadcrumbs leads the crew to Lord Henterman, and they plan to infiltrate the noble's house on the other side of the city. While the crew tries to penetrate the heart of the house, the worst elements of North Seleth seem to be uniting under a mysterious new leader. With the crew's attention divided, Asti discovers that the secrets behind the fire, including ones from his past, might be found in Lady Henterman's wardrobe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756412647
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Series:	Streets of Maradaine , #2
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.60(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Marshall Ryan Maresca grew up in upstate New York and studied film and video production at Penn State. His work has appeared in Norton Anthology of Hint Fiction and Rick Klaw's anthology Rayguns Over Texas. He also has had several short plays produced and has worked as a stage actor, a theatrical director and an amateur chef.

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Editorial Reviews

02/05/2018
Maresca’s second Streets of Maradaine novel (after The Imposters of Aventil) features a complete and consistent fantasy world populated with lively characters. The denizens of the eponymous neighborhood have mostly recovered from the disastrous fire that was intended to drive them out. Though some have rebuilt businesses and moved on with their lives, others, like Asti Rynax, long for revenge. An investigation reveals that Lord Nathaniel Henterman, the Earl of Hinton Hollow, was behind the crime, but bringing him to justice will require more risk, as commoners can’t usually challenge nobles. Asti and his team plot to infiltrate Henterman’s household and find incontrovertible evidence of his participation in the fire. Liora Rand—Asti’s former partner, lover, and betrayer—is already there and playing a dangerous long game, undercover as Lady Henterman. Pulling this off means putting uneasy trust in Liora while Asti’s team questions his leadership. Meanwhile, a contentious local election and rival gangs cause trouble back home in Maradaine. Fans of the series will welcome this enjoyable return to its colorful setting. (Mar.)Correction: An earlier version of this review incorrectly stated that one of the character's family had died in a fire.

Publishers Weekly

Praise for the Maradaine universe:

“Maresca’s debut is smart, fast, and engaging fantasy crime in the mold of Brent Weeks and Harry Harrison. Just perfect.” —Kat Richardson, national bestselling author of Revenant

“Veranix is Batman, if Batman were a teenager and magically talented.... Action, adventure, and magic in a school setting will appeal to those who love Harry Potter and Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind.” ―Library Journal (starred) 

"Marshall Ryan Maresca is some kind of mad genius…. Not since Terry Pratchett’s Ankh Morpork have we enjoyed exploring every angle of an invented locale quite this much." —B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

"Another exceptional book from MRM and adds yet another layer of vibrancy and depth to the ever expanding city of Maradaine. The Holver Alley Crew will appeal to fans of Scott Lynch or Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows." ―Powder & Page

“Take the caped avenger of Batman, the teenage-superhero angst of Spiderman, the street-gang bravado of West Side Story, and toss in the magic of Harry Potter, and what have you got? Marshall Ryan Maresca’s The Thorn of Dentonhill.” —Kings River Life Magazine

“Maresca brings the whole package, complete and well-constructed. If you’re looking for something fun and adventurous for your next fantasy read, look no further than The Thorn of Dentonhill, an incredible start to a new series, from an author who is clearly on his way to great things.” —Bibliosanctum 

"Not many books make me want to jump inside the pages and live among the characters. The Holver Alley Crew was an addicting read." —Night Owl Reviews (top pick)

“The Thorn of Dentonhill was a fast-paced read with action from start to finish. I loved every minute of it.” —Short and Sweet Reviews

“Definitely a fun read, and one classic fantasy fans will likely enjoy.” —Bibliotropic

“So much of it is terribly exciting and fun.... What I really liked about the ending was how it set up relationships and possibilities for the next book (which I definitely plan on reading).” —Tenacious Reader

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