Piasa: Rite of Talons

Steel Tale Series

By: Aaron Hollingsworth

Narrated by: Danny Montooth

Drawn from the myths and histories of the American Midwest, Piasa: Rite of Talons combines the legend of the Piasa dragon-bird with the Cahokia Mound City. A dark pact is made between the royal line of Ouatoga and the man-eating monster. What horrible price must be paid to ensure the prosperity of the Mound City? Who is the true enemy of the progress of mankind?

This tale was originally published in Tainted Steel: Tales of the Weird & Woeful.

Cover illustration by Brett Neufeld

©2019 Aaron Hollingsworth (P)2019 Aaron Hollingsworth

Piasa: Rite of Talons

I loved this short story about a tribe with a tradition passed down from generation to generation which turns out to be much different than the newly appointed prince believed. It was more of a fable and what I got from it was somethings are inevitable. Period. No material what you want to hold on to.

Dark Choices

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This short story begins as historical fiction about the dragon bird Piasa and grows into a deliciously worded dark tale of choice and consequence. I thoroughly enjoyed Hollingsworth's writing and the narration by Danny Montooth. Give it a try, it is 17 minutes well spent.

Rite of Talons

Fun satisfying short story, potential for a lot more stories and battles. Really enjoyed the narration.

Awesome

Great book, kept my attention all the way to the end, amazing audio delivery, loved it.

17 Minute Epic Tale

I really enjoyed this story. With it being so short I listened to it twice and enjoyed it much more the second time. Definitely tells a great story that I would love to hear in a full length novel. Montooth does a great job with his narration and I really liked his voice for Piasa.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

A cautionary tale of trying to change destiny

When one has a destiny laid out before them, it is t always possible to change it, at least not for the better. This is the tale of a chief who sought to change the destiny of himself and his descendants and found out the hard way that it was a poor choice. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher

interesting

interesting work of fiction about historical entities. piasa was rather far from the cahokia mounds, but gives an interesting twist of thought.

awesome quick read

this was an awesome story. 15 minute read great for on your way to work. The narrator did a good job. I received this book for free and this is my honest unbiased opinion.

The Mighty Dragon Bird

This short (17 mins) dark historical fiction is about Piasa the man eating dragon bird and the royal peoples of the Ouatoga of the Mound City of Cahokia in the historic American Midwest. I enjoyed this dark tale and was provided the audiobook code free by the author, narrator and FABC and this is my voluntary unbiased review.
The fine job of narrating was done by Danny Montooth. Oh! and I like the artwork on the book jacket, it's pretty cool.

didnt like this audiobook

I didn't like this dark book. I've read better books by this author. just didnt like