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Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf is now Available in the US and UK

Sami-Jo Perruzza

04 Mar 2025 • 3 min read

Fans of League of Legends and Arcane have a new reason to celebrate: "Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf," an epic fantasy novel based on the lore of these beloved franchises, is now available in the United States and the United Kingdom. Written by acclaimed author C.L. Clark, known for "The Unbroken" and "The Faithless," this novel is published by Hachette Book Group imprint Orbit.

The book focuses on Ambessa Medarda, a formidable Noxian warrior general and mother of Mel Medarda, a fan-favourite character from Arcane. Set 10 years before the events of Arcane, the story follows Ambessa's relentless pursuit to become the head of the Medardas, a powerful clan in the Noxian region of Runeterra. Her journey is fraught with challenges, including a bitter rivalry with her cousin Ta'Fik, who seeks to undermine her ambitions.

Availability and Reception

The novel is available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats through major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Audible. It has already garnered praise from critics and fans, earning an Amazon Editors' Pick for the best science fiction and fantasy books of February 2025.

Global Expansion

While currently available in the US and UK, "Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf" will soon be released in other regions. Upcoming publication dates include March 20, 2025, in Spain; March 26, 2025, in Poland; and September 4, 2025, in France. Additional territories such as Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Turkey are also planned.

This novel offers a deep dive into the rich lore of League of Legends and Arcane, making it a must-read for fans of the series and epic fantasy enthusiasts alike.

About Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years that followed, Riot released VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot’s titles have led to the creation of some of the most-watched and widely recognized esports in the world, culminating in events like the League of Legends World Championship and VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), which are watched by millions of fans each year. Riot has also expanded its IP through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.

About Orbit
Orbit is a division of Hachette Book Group, comprising the Orbit, Redhook, Orbit Works, and Run For It imprints. Launched in 2007, Orbit has established itself as one of the market-leading speculative fiction publishers in the US. Orbit US authors include New York Times bestsellers Joe Abercrombie, Iain M. Banks, James S. A. Corey, Rachel Gillig, Alix E. Harrow, N. K. Jemisin, Ann Leckie, Kim Stanley Robinson, Andrzej Sapkowski, Brent Weeks, and Hannah Whitten. Learn more at orbitbooks.net.

About Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit and Workman Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.  

Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize and other major honors.

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About C.L. Clark
C. L. Clark is a BFA award–winning editor and the Nebula Award–nominated author of The Unbroken and The Faithless, the first books of the Magic of the Lost trilogy, several short stories, and a few essays. When she’s not imagining the fall of empires, she’s trying not to throw her kettlebells through the walls.