Tor acquires extraordinary epic fantasy by legendary bestseller Ilona Andrews
Tor UK, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, is delighted to announce the acquisition of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, an extraordinary epic fantasy by bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews. Publisher Bella Pagan acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Chris Scheina at Tor US for this and two further novels in this trilogy.
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me embodies the page-turning politics of Game of Thrones and the worlds-spanning romance of Outlander. When our main character Maggie falls into a fantasy world in turmoil, she must survive and finds unforeseen romance on the way. This unforgettable adventure combines heroic fantasy, romance, portal isekai and D&D - with the authors’ signature blend of charismatic protagonists, wry humour and vividly-imagined worldbuilding.
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me embodies the page-turning politics of Game of Thrones and the worlds-spanning romance of Outlander. When our main character Maggie falls into a fantasy world in turmoil, she must survive and finds unforeseen romance on the way. This unforgettable adventure combines heroic fantasy, romance, portal isekai and D&D - with the authors’ signature blend of charismatic protagonists, wry humour and vividly-imagined worldbuilding.
We discover Maggie as she wakes in a gutter. And it doesn't take her long to recognize the city of Kair Toren, from her absolute favourite unfinished fantasy series. She is ill- prepared to navigate a gritty world of rival warlords, magic and mayhem. But she has her encyclopaedic knowledge of the plot, the setting and the characters' ambitions and fates.
She quickly finds she can’t be killed (though many will try). Yet the same can’t be said for characters she's coming to love. Maggie must find a way to avoid the cataclysmic war she knows is brewing, and write a new story page by epic page.
Ilona Andrews says: ‘This book was, in a way, a love letter to fans. Not just a particular fandom but to anyone who has ever been passionate about stories and adventures. It is unlike any of our previous projects, and we are so excited to work with Tor UK, a publisher known for its commitment to exciting, imaginative fantasy. We couldn’t wish for a better publishing partner, and we sincerely hope that the readers will enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed writing it.’
Bella Pagan, Publisher says: ‘This is the most extraordinary adventure, filled with characters you’d die for (who will die for each other), heart-stopping drama and high-stakes romance. I’ve adored Ilona Andrews’ previous books and this is their most epic yet. Readers will fall in love with this world, these characters and this superbly talented writing duo.’
Tor UK will publish This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me alongside Tor US in spring 2026. In the States, Tor Books’ Stephanie Stein pre-empted the series in a seven-figure deal brokered by Nancy Yost of the Nancy Yost Literary Agency.
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