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Black Talon

Dragonblood Assassin, Book 1

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Black Talon

By: Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
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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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Ending was not as expected … is there a book 2?

Well formed storytelling

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It was included in the membership and with Kate & Michael narrating this I had to give it a go. I really liked it and got invested in the characters, and even though it was quite predictable at times the ending was a surprise. I recommend it, looking forward to reading the second book.

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Loved the Hunter books so I thought I’d give this a punt. Really enjoyed it will definitely read the next plus the narrator’s were excellent

Love the Hunter loved his more

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Great pace, loved the performance . I really enjoyed the lead male and female characters and can’t wait to see what happens next.

Great story line.

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Great listen but I kept losing track and having to go back and relisten. Stick it out you will enjoy it.

Great Book

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You need to experience this! I could not stop listening! The characters absorb you! The story captivates you and I am left with no choice but to move on to the next!!!

This was an epic listen. Could not stop!

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The story has potencial to be interesting but it develops too slowly, the characters are well written and the world building is easy to follow.

A good quality fantasy

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I have had sleepless nights trying to find out what happens next. I was not able to guess any of the outcomes until it was too late which makes a change as I can normally see how the stories unfold before I’ve gotten past the first chapter. You simply must read and then re-read this book. It’s absolutely amazing. I love it. Please more!

Truly awesome writing!

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I struggle to write this, as I just want to start the next book in this series!

This was unexpected, particularly as I nearly stopped at chapter 2. The 2 narrators were awkward on my ears it didn't sit comfortably...then something clicked and it all just felt right. A story of 2 separate lives running parralel. There is mystery, there is magic, sadness, joy, humour, dragons, forgiveness, revenge, power and I just didn't see it coming so well done. This is one story I'm glad I listened to. if you like fantasy....give this a go stay for at least 4 chapters...

unexpected delight!

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Kramer & Reading do brilliant narration, as always, and the story is pretty good. If only the author was just a little less wordy - it really spoils the flow. The dives into motivation and background can fill out the characters and the world building, but please leave a tiny bit for the reader's intelligence and stop spoiling the flow with over-the-top and completely unnecessary exposition. It got to the point where I was expecting to hear what some spear carrier had hoped to have for breakfast as the knife flashed - unerringly - towards their eye socket... I completely lost the thread on many a lengthy divergence, at a key moment, into something utterly irrelevant.

Writing style a bit penny-dreadful

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