It’s pretty safe to say we absolutely loved Derek Künsken’s epic sci-fi novel The House of Styx here at SciFiNow, describing it as “a stunning new sci-fi family drama that admirably shoulders the burden of two heavy genres and distills them into an exhilarating and heart-breaking journey of discovery”. Which is why we’re absolutely delighted to reveal the cover for the book’s sequel, The House of Saints.
Here is the official synopsis for The House of Saints…
George-Étienne and his children have formed The House of Styx, after finding a mysterious artefact on the surface of Venus herself. But with the discovery comes great risk, not only from a planet that kills with its very touch but also from the banks and powers of old Earth, who will stop at nothing to claim this new technology for themselves.
From humble origins, The House of Styx is determined to become one of the most powerful families in the known galaxy or die trying.
“I think science fiction and fantasy offer the broadest possible canvasses upon which to paint a story,” said Künsken when we spoke to him back in 2020. “There is no narrative, character or setting element you can’t make into exactly what you need to make the story stronger, more compelling.”
The House of Saints will be released on 22nd June 2023 from Rebellion.
