The Shadow of Black Wings James Calbraith
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"Fast paced and full of energy"
--Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt
"This manuscript is full of highly crafted detail that will make readers shiver at times with fear and delight ... a familiar yet highly original fantasy that is a worthwhile read."
-- Publishers Weekly
"The real-world cultures are incredibly well-researched and truthful, and yet well-balanced with the fantasy elements. An intriguing and impressive series."
-- Ben Galley, author of the Emaneska Series
It is the Sixteenth Year of Queen Victoria. In the powerful empire of Dracaland, Bran, a young dragon rider, joins his father on a military expedition to the mysterious lands of the Orient. In the reclusive Yamato, Sato, a tomboy samurai girl, strives to prove her right to inherit her father's school of western magic. Nagomi, a timid shrine apprentice, is haunted by the visions of dark future she must keep secret even from her best friend.
They don't know it yet, but their paths will cross... And when they do, nothing will ever be the same again.
Welcome to The Shadow of Black Wings, a steam-powered romp across the land of dragons, wizards and samurai. It's big, it's fast, it's been compared to Tolkien in terms of world-building, it has strong female characters and lots of carefully researched detail. You will meet the Royal Marines sailing mighty ironclads and Chinese walking machines; mysterious warlords and crazy inventors; you will discover dark prophecies, family secrets and blood-thirsty demons. And all that in just the first volume!
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Episode 1 - The Graddio
It is the sixteenth year of Queen Victoria Alexandrina; Bran ap Dylan o Cantre'r Gwaelod, young student of Applied Dracology prepares for the final exams at the Llambed Academy of Mystic Arts.
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Episode 2 - The Farmer's Fancy
Bran celebrates his graduation with a few friends; but not everyone is as happy with the exam results.
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Episode 3 - The Hottest Summer
As the summer heat dries out the marshes and riverbeds, Bran stumbles upon a relic of ancient wars.
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Episode 4 - HMS Phaeton
Bran discovers his Grandfather's diary and learns the truth behind his blue stone ring.
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Episode 5 - Farewell to Llangyfelach
Inspired by his Grandfather's adventures, Bran joins Dylan on board the MFS Ladon, the greatest ship ever built.
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Episode 6 - The Songs of Distant Ocean
The Ladon sails towards the great empire of Qin, and Bran has the greatest adventure of his life.
Customer Reviews
Good Story
The Shadow of Black Wings is a good introductory book to what seems to be a series.
Great Podcast
Half way through right now and looking forward to finishing. Great story.