Dragonfly Falling: 2nd in the 'Shadows Of The Apt' series of books

Tchaikovsky, Adrian

ISBN 10: 0230704158 / ISBN 13: 9780230704152

Published by Pan Macmillan / Tor, 2009

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© 2009: 2nd in the 'Shadows Of The Apt' series of books. 1st edition, 1st printing. Signed, doodled & with a dedication to the Title Page:- Synopsis: The armies of the Wasp Empire are on the march, and first to feel their might will be the city of Tark, which is even now preparing for siege. Within its walls Salma and Totho must weather the storm, as the Ant-kinden take a stand, against numbers and weaponry such as the Lowlands have never seen. After his earlier victory against them, the Empire's secret service has decided that veteran artificer Stenwold Maker is too dangerous to live. So disgraced Major Thalric is dispatched on a desperate mission, not only to eliminate Stenwold himself but to bring about the destruction of his beloved city of Collegium, and thus end all hope of intelligent resistance to the remorseless imperial advance. While the Empire's troops are laying waste all in their way, the young Emperor himself is treading a different path. His thoughts are on darker things than mere conquest, however, and if he attains his goal he will precipitate a reign of blood that will last a thousand years:- (original cost £7.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dragonfly Falling: 2nd in the 'Shadows Of The Apt' series of books
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan / Tor
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230704158
• ISBN 13: 9780230704152
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4½"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Jon Sullivan
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

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Synopsis

Two young companions, Totho and Salma, arrive at Tark to spy on the menacing Wasp army, but are there mistakenly apprehended as enemy agents. By the time they are freed, the city is already under siege. Over in the imperial capital the young emperor, Alvdan, is becoming captivated by a remarkable slave, the vampiric Uctebri, who claims he knows of magic that can grant eternal life. In Collegium, meanwhile, Stenwold is still trying to persuade the city magnates to take seriously the Wasp Empire's imminent threat to their survival. In a colourful drama involving mass warfare and personal combat, a small group of heroes must stand up against what seems like an unstoppable force. This volume continues the story that so brilliantly unfolded in Empire in Black and Gold and the action is still non-stop.

About the Author

Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire before heading off to Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself he subsequently ended up in law and has worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds, where he now lives. Married, he is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor, has trained in stage-fighting, and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind, possibly excepting his son.

Catch up with Adrian at www.shadowsoftheapt.com for further information about both himself and the insect-kinden, together with bonus material including short stories and artwork.