The Raven Scholar (Eternal Path Trilogy Book 1)

Name: The Raven Scholar (Eternal Path Trilogy Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (7953 reviews)
Author: Antonia Hodgson

by Antonia Hodgson

Mystery Thriller Fantasy

4.6 (7,953)

4.6 stars from 7,953 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

680 pages~11.3 hr readPublished by OrbitPublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love intricate fantasy mysteries with political scheming and unreliable narration that keeps you guessing.
You appreciate witty, complex characters who are flawed and funny, especially brilliant misfits thrust into power.
You want epic scope and world-building that doesn't sacrifice sharp prose, humour, and genuine emotional stakes.

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You prefer straightforward narratives without narrative tricks or ambiguous loyalties.
You need your heroes to be purely heroic rather than morally compromised or manipulated.
You want a fast-paced thriller; this rewards readers who enjoy intricate plotting and layered worldbuilding.

About this book

The Raven Scholar is the first book in the Eternal Path Trilogy. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Novel, the Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award, and the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. It was named Best of the Year at ELLE, Gizmodo, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and other outlets. The story is set in the empire of Orrun, where Emperor Bersun the Brusque has died after twenty-four years of peace. Seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, and strategists compete to replace him. When one of the candidates is murdered, Neema Kraa, the emperor's High Scholar, must find the killer while navigating the competition for the throne. Neema discovers she is not alone in her quest—a mysterious entity called the Raven offers to help her, promising victory if she succeeds and warning of death if she fails.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 77% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 21 months. Goes on sale roughly every 60 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently #314 in the Kindle store — a top-1,000 bestseller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 7,953 reviews

Gaining approximately 562 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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