A Lion Among Men : From the world of the global phenomenon Wicked! - Gregory Maguire

A Lion Among Men *From the world of the global phenomenon Wicked! by Gregory Maguire Step back into the extraordinary reimagining of Oz with A Lion Among Men, the third novel in Gregory Maguire’s internationally bestselling Wicked Years series—the books that inspired the smash-hit musical and major new movie adaptation. As civil war threatens to tear Oz apart, an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for her final moments. But before she can surrender herself to dust and memory, she receives an unexpected visitor: the Cowardly Lion, known here as Brrr, a mysterious and misunderstood figure with a past shrouded in questions. Brrr has come seeking answers—answers about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, the only person who ever defended him when he was a frightened young cub. But Yackle has her own demands. Their tense exchange sends Brrr on a winding journey through Oz’s fractured politics, magical secrets, and long-buried histories. Filled with Maguire’s signature blend of political intrigue, moral complexity, and lyrical fantasy, A Lion Among Men explores identity, destiny, and the weight of legacy in a land where every story has another side. A perfect continuation for readers of Wicked and Son of a Witch, and an essential read for fans of the Wicked Years series and the new movie event.