The Liar's Key

In "The Liar's Key," the second installment of The Red Queen's War series by Mark Lawrence, the adventures of Prince Jalan Kendeth and Viking Snorri ver Snagason continue as they grapple with their possession of Loki's Key, a powerful artifact sought by the dangerous Dead King. While Jal yearns for a carefree life, Snorri's determination to use the key to resurrect his family leads them on a perilous journey. Meanwhile, Jal's cunning grandmother, the Red Queen, schemes to manipulate powerful figures towards her own mysterious endgame.