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Black Talon

Written by: Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
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Publisher's Summary

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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Well written

The book was well written and it left off on quite the cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to a repeat in book 2

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Far, far better than I expected or hoped.

I love listening to Michael Kramer & Kate Reading narrate. The story was entertaining and kept me listening. Looking forward to more!

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  • 2023-03-24

A quick paced story that's left me wanting more.

This was a great take on Dragons with a satisfying conclusion. The narrators are top tier.

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Good!

Really enjoyed the flow of the story. Not an overly complicated plot but you got to know the characters and rooted for them.

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  • KME
  • 2023-04-24

Great Listen

I’m looking forward to the next book. The character development continues throughout the whole book it was easy to become invested.

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Stow start, I’m buying the next one

This book picked up well and gripped enough to keep me wanting for more. Good book

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Great Story

This is a very good book to listen to with a great storyline. I recommend this book as the narrators do a good job keeping you interested.

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loved it!

loved the story. im intrigued by the lore and the world. I want more now!

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Great

Can’t wait for the second book! It was very well written. Suspense and action to my taste

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exciting

and never let you down The excitement just carried on on every chapter kept me in through now I'm going to enjoy the second book.

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