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A Dance of Cloaks
Book 1 of Shadowdance
Series: Shadowdance
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See moreThe electrifying and gritty debut novel of assassins from bestselling fantasy author David Dalglish
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Assassin or protector; every choice has its consequences.
Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. Marshalling the thieves' guilds under his control, he declares war against the Trifect, an allegiance of wealthy and powerful nobles.
His son, Aaron, has been groomed since birth to be his heir. Sent to kill the daughter of a priest, Aaron instead risks his own life to protect her from the wrath of his guild. In doing so, he glimpses a world beyond poison, daggers, and the iron control of his father.
A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish explores an intricate world where every decision comes with grave consequences.
Series: Shadowdance
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A Dance of Chaos
Fear comes in the hands of prophets... Upon returning to his beloved city of Veldaren, Haern the Watcher finds nothing but chaos. The Sun Guild has conquered all but a few stubborn remnants of the former thief guilds, destroying the peace Haern fought so hard to obtain. The Trifect is their next target, and Alyssa Gemcroft must reach out in...PaperbackSold Out -
A Dance of Shadows
'Prove that you can stand against the darkness and live' Haern is the King's Watcher, born an assassin only to become the city of Veldaren's protector against the thief guilds. When Lord Victor Kane attacks the city, determined to stamp out all corruption, foreign gangs pour in amidst the chaos in an attempt to overthrow the current lords of the...PaperbackSold Out -
A Dance of Cloaks
Assassin or protector; every choice has its consequences. Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. Marshalling the thieves' guilds under his control, he declares war against the Trifect, an allegiance of wealthy and powerful nobles. His son, Aaron, has been groomed since birth to be his heir. Sent to kill the daughter of a priest, Aaron instead risks...PaperbackSold Out -
A Dance of Ghosts
IN A CITY KNOWN FOR DARKNESS, THE UNDERWORLD TREMBLES AT THE RISE OF THE SUN... A night of fire and blood heralds Muzien the Darkhand's arrival to the beleaguered city of Veldaren. With him comes the might of the Sun Guild, eager to spread their criminal empire to the east. Left blind and vulnerable after being attacked by the Widow,...PaperbackSold Out -
A Dance of Blades
Peace or destruction; every war must have its end. It's been five years since Haern faked his death to escape the tyranny of his father. He has become the Watcher, a vicious killer who knows no limits, and whose hatred of the thief guilds is unrivalled. But when the son of Alyssa Gemcroft, one of the three leaders of the...PaperbackSold Out
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A Dance of Cloaks is praised for its gritty narrative and intriguing characters. Reviews highlight that the plot is engaging and keeps readers hooked until the very end, making it a compelling read for fans of the fantasy genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356502786
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 October 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 169.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 325g
Pages: 480
About the Author
David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, daughter Morgan, and dog Asimov. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 and currently devotes himself to perfecting his craft. He spends his free time playing racquetball and watching PBS with his daughter.
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