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Dragonfly Falling

#2 Shadows of the Apt

Adrian Tchaikovsky

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Tor U.K.
25 May 2021
Dragonfly Falling is the second book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Every hero must be tested . . .

The Wasp Empire's armies are on the move - and the city of Tark will be first to feel their might. Salma and Totho prepare for battle, alongside their Ant-kinden brethren. And within Tark's walls, they'll face a force greater than any Lowlander has ever seen. Stenwold Maker predicted this threat, and the Empire's secret service now deems him too dangerous to live. So he's to be eliminated, and his beloved city of Collegium destroyed. For if this centre of learning is lost, it will crush Lowland resistance.

As the Empire's troops continue their relentless advance, their young Emperor pursues another, even darker goal. And his success would trigger a reign of blood lasting a thousand years.

Dragonfly Falling is followed by the third book in the Shadows of the Apt series, Blood of the Mantis.
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Imprint:   Tor U.K.
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 199mm,  Width: 131mm,  Spine: 46mm
Weight:   455g
ISBN:   9781529050288
ISBN 10:   1529050286
Series:   Shadows of the Apt
Pages:   688
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Author Website:   https://twitter.com/aptshadow

Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind - possibly excepting his son. Adrian is the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, the Echoes of the Fall series and other novels, novellas and short stories. The Tiger and the Wolf won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel - and Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This was in the award's thirtieth anniversary year.

Reviews for Dragonfly Falling (#2 Shadows of the Apt)

A joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human -- Patrick Ness on <i>Children of Time</i> Breathtaking scope and vision. Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of our finest writers -- Gareth Powell on <i>Children of Ruin</i> Full of sparking, speculative innovation -- Stephen Baxter on <i>The Doors of Eden</i> Epic fantasy at its best. Gripping, original and multi-layered storytelling from a writer bursting with lots of fascinating ideas -- <i>Walker of Worlds</i> Super worldbuilding, great characters and extreme inventiveness -- <i>Fantasy Book Critic</i> The Shadows of the Apt series is The Shadows of the Apt series is simply one of the best epic fantasy series out there -- <i>LEC Book Reviews</i> Brimming with imagination -- <i>SciFiNow</i>


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