title: The Copper Promise (The Copper Cat)
author:  Jen Williams 
description: "A fast-paced and original new voice in heroic fantasy."<br /><b>Adrian Tchaikovsky</b>, author of<i>Children of Time</i>and the<i>Shadows of the Apt</i>series<br /><br /><i>The Copper Promise</i>is near-perfect fantasy-adventure fun and a breath of fresh air <br />Read it and remind yourself what made you fall in love with fantasy.<br /><i>- <b>Starburst Magazine</b></i><b><br /></b><br />"Fresh and exciting, full of wit and wonder and magic and action,<i>The Copper Promise</i>is *the* fantasy novel we've been waiting for."<br /><b>Adam Christopher<br /></b><br />"There are pirates and magic, demons and disciples, undead soldiers and noble knights. If you're thinking this sounds like a lot of fun you'd be gods damned right."<br /><b>Den Patrick</b><br /><br />"...a killer of a fantasy novel that is indicative of how the classic genre of sword and sorcery is not only still very much alive, but also still the best the genre has to offer."<br /><b> Jet Black Ink<br /></b><br />"Williams' fast-paced narrative never leaves room for a pause and captivates from page one."<br /><b> Sci-Fi Now<br /></b><br />"You guys need to read this book. Sooner, rather than later."<br /><b> Booksnobbery<br /></b><br />"...an excellent book, stuffed with all the ingredients of sword and sorcery mixed to a fresh new recipe."<br /><b>Joanne Hall</b><br /><br />"...trust me when I say that you do not want to let this one pass you by."<br /><b> Over the Effing Rainbow<br /><br /></b>"The Copper Cat trilogy is the kind of swords and sorcery fantasy which will make you remember why you became a fan of the genre in the first place, and fall in love with it all over again."<br /><b>Geek Syndicate<br /></b><br />"<i>The Copper Promise </i>didn't so much arrive as kick the door in and demand to know why it wasn't already drunk... the most exuberant, light on its feet, smarter than it wants you to think novel on the shelves this year. Pick it up, before it picks your pocket and sells your stuff back to you."<br /><b>Alasdair Stuart</b><br /><br />"If you're looking for a swashbuckling adventure, look no further than The Copper Promise. The characters shine throughout the book, but there is enough action and drama to keep even those non-character driven readers entertained. Happily, the ending leaves readers with the sense that more adventures for our trio are in store."<br /><b>-The Book Adventures<br /></b><br />"Swashbuckling, magic-ridden fun."<br /><b>-In Pursuit of my Own Library<br /></b><br />"Enjoyable foray into heroic fantasy."<br /><b>-Strange Currencies<br /></b><br />"<i>The Copper Promise</i>is a fantasy adventure with a<i>lot</i>going on. It's awesome...It's a self-aware raised eyebrow, and I like it a lot."<br /><b>-I, Fat Robot<br /></b><br />"This is one of those books that is filled with things I truly love."<br /><b>-Gizmo's Reviews<br /></b><br />"<i>TheCopper Promise</i>is an epic fantasy story with some admirable traits and tropes."<br /><b>-Looking For a Good Book<br /></b><br />"<i>The Copper Promise</i>is an absolute blast of a novel."<br /><b>-SFF World<br /></b><br />"Tremendous fun."<br /><b>-Astounding Yarns<br /></b><br />"The Copper Promise doesn't just promise a quality, old-school fantasy adventure - it delivers."<br /><b>-Mutt Cafe<br /></b><br />"Without a shadow of a doubt, some of the most fun you can have reading words on a page."<br /><b>Tor.com<br /></b><br />"I wanted more dammit!"<br /><b>Ever the Crafter<br /></b><br />"A really versatile book, filled with great characters and a throwback to that old style of sword and sorcery adventures."<br /><b>Street Lamp Halo<br /></b><br />"Pure escapism in a traditional fantasy world."<br /><b>Bibliophibian Inc<br /></b><br />"The reverse of Grimdark, this book reminded me that fantasy could be fun. Wydrin, Frith and Sebastian are wonderfully rounded characters, and the world they inhabit beautifully drawn."<br /><b>The Big Issue<br /></b><br />"5 stars  An amazingly well written debut novel."<br /><b>Rapture in Books<br /><br /></b><i>The Copper Promise</i>is a classic fantasy romp; a sword and sorcery tale of epic quests, fallen heroes, plucky sellswords and fearsome dragons.<b><br /></b>Laura M Hughes
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  ### About Jen Williams
  
  
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  Jen Williams started writing about pirates and dragons as a young girl and
  hasn’t ever stopped. Her short stories have featured in numerous anthologies
  and her debut novel, _The Copper Promise_ , was published in 2014 to huge
  acclaim. Jen was nominated in the Best Newcomer category at the 2015 British
  Fantasy Awards and all the novels in the Copper Cat Trilogy, _The Copper
  Promise_ , _The Iron Ghost_ and _The Silver Tide_ , have been shortlisted for
  British Fantasy Awards in the ‘Best Novel’ category, and are available from
  Headline in the UK. _The Bitter Twins_ is the second epic novel in The
  Winnowing Flame Trilogy, following on from the much-praised _The Ninth Rain_.
  Jen lives in London with her partner and their cat.
  
  
  
  
  
  ### About the Book
  
  
  The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure’lia are awake. Nothing can be the same
  again.
  
  
  Tormalin the Oathless and the fell-witch Noon have their work cut out rallying
  the first w