The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott..Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen—once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall—is assigned to guide him through the hills to reach his destination.When she warns him not to enter the haunted Spires, the prince doesn’t heed her advice, and the man who emerges from the towers isn’t the same man who entered.

"Elliott's fantastic first in a new duology is filled with rich worldbuilding, political intrigue, and themes of class and family secrets." --Library Journal, starred review
"A thoughtful, compelling, down-to-earth fantasy set in a vividly-drawn world with deep history and epic dangers.... This is a masterful novel." --Locus Reviews
"An impressively complex world...Readers will be eager to see where this story goes next." --Publishers Weekly
"A rich and atmospheric lacework of worldbuilding, politics and magic--and of one woman's journey to find her place in the wake of a revolution. Mesmerising, relentless and sharp." --Aliette de Bodard on Servant Mage
"Treacherous terrain and even more treacherous trading partners ramp up the stakes of this masterful contemporary fantasy from Elliott. ...Readers are sure to be impressed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Keeper's Six
"Elliott uses a relatable main character and a complex and intriguing setting to dive into the consequences of revolution with an eye toward class and power dynamics; readers will be left wanting more." --Booklist on Servant Mage