The Harsh Cry of the Heron

Name: The Harsh Cry of the Heron
Author: Lian Hearn

by Lian Hearn

Fourth book resolves character fates amid escalating magical and political conflicts

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Lian Hearn

Lian Hearn is the pen name of Australian author Gillian Rubinstein, whose Tales of the Otori series is set in a fictional feudal Japan and has sold millions of copies worldwide. Across the Nightingale Floor is her debut and most celebrated novel. Her work brings the aesthetic of Japanese literature to epic fantasy.

More by Lian Hearn

Across the Nightingale FloorYoung warrior navigates political intrigue and magical powers in medieval Japan-inspired world
Grass for His PillowSequel continuing warrior's journey through betrayal, assassination, and hidden identities
Brilliance of the MoonThird installment brings climactic battles and unresolved tensions toward resolution
Heaven's Net Is WideFinal novel concludes saga with reflections on power, legacy, and redemption