Black Talon

Dragonblood Assassin, Book 1

De: Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin

Narrado por: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Kullen is the emperor’s assassin. The sharp hand of justice. The Black Talon.

Gifted a soul-forged bond with his dragon, Umbris, Kullen is tasked with hunting any and all who oppose the empire.

But when the secretive Crimson Fang murders two noblemen before his very eyes, Kullen must discover the truth of who they are and what they want. What he uncovers is a web of lies and deceit spiraling into the depths of Dimvein.

Natisse, a high-ranking member of the rebellion known as the Crimson Fang, has no greater goal than to rid Dimvein of power-hungry nobles. Haunted by her past, fire, flames, and the death of her parents, she sets out to destroy the dragons and those who wield them as unstoppable weapons of destruction.

Until she, too, finds herself buried beneath the weight of the revelations her investigations reveal.... The empire is under siege from within, and one man, dressed in black like the night, stands at the epicenter of it all.

Black Talon is the first book in Dragonblood Assassin from number one Audible and Washington Post best seller Jaime Castle and epic-fantasy legend Andy Peloquin, perfect for fans of the Forgotten Realms, Joe Abercrombie, David Dalglish, and Kel Kade.

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Solid entertainment that pulls no punches

I was skeptical that this book would keep my attention. I haven't heard of the authors and there was an editing error early on in the book. As the story progressed however I was increasingly engrossed. It was solidly written and it had my action sequences. When I say that it pulls no punches I mean that the authors weren't worried about offending the more sensitive reader with explicit carnage. I will say that the book lacked the sophisticad magic system that is present in books by other authors, Brandon Sanderson, for instance, but it didn't lack for entertainment because of it.

Really!

I am waiting for the next book, even more than before. I hate cliffhangers, I had to finish this one, hoping the next one would have been completed.

Enjoyed

Really good book. I can’t wait for book 2. The characters are intriguing and the two narraters were amazing.

Give me book 2 immediately

Loved this book very upset Book 2 is not yet available on Audible... I will be waiting impatiently

Dragon Fantasy for the Cool Kids

Wow, that was not what I expected. Page one starts “Two men would die today.” Right away, we’re watching from the shadows as our hero plans his night’s work. His mission is to assassinate a corrupt Royal with sins bad enough to make your gut turn. And he’s only the first of many Kullen must handle to protect the emperor.
What an incredible start! We see the dragon blood power at work in our hero, Kullen, while a number of other interesting characters take the stage. Clear out some room in your schedule and get cracking!
I really enjoyed the two main characters; each has unique and incredible skills while also possessing rich character to keep us going. The political atmosphere in this city is fascinating to explore as each chapter enhances the mystery of who’s who and where they have to go next. No trip is without beautiful scene descriptions. No fight is easy, nor will you escape without a grunt or two in shock. The cost of magic is as high stakes as the fate of their loved ones.
Black Talon is Dragon Fantasy for the cool kids. I freaking love it.