The Dark Griffin
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4.6 • 7 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A stunning debut -- enter a world where griffins rule in this dark, fast-paced story of fantasy and adventure He wanted to find freedom ... but instead lost his soul.
In the land of Cymria, humans and griffins rule side by side ... Arren Cardockson is a despised Northener, a people conquered and enslaved centuries ago. By freak chance, he became a griffiner - chosen by a griffin as their companion - but many resent and fear his existence. Meanwhile, chained in a cage behind the fighting Arena where rogue griffins entertain the crowds, the mysterious black griffin dreams of escape. Arren's meeting with this renegade griffin sets his life on an inexorable path of murder, conflict ... and an encounter with his past. DARKNESS CANNOt BE CAGED
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Australian author Taylor's dark and intricate fantasy debut, Arren Cardockson struggles to overcome prejudice against his northern heritage. In the southern countries of Cymria, where the aristocracy have sentient griffins for companions, northern "Blackrobes" are usually slaves. Arren was chosen by a griffin in childhood, much to the Cymrians' consternation, and since then he has risen through the ranks to become Master of Trade. When he incurs a debt while busting up a smuggling ring, Arren takes on a dangerous assignment from Lord Rannagon, the Master of Law, and heads south to trap a rare and violent wild black griffin. Arren returns to Eagleholm in disgrace and learns there are powerful forces working against him, and he forms a life-changing alliance to seek revenge. Taylor's complex world-building and bloody battle scenes will hook fans of both action and politics.
Customer Reviews
Ms ariahur
A great find on iTunes! After searching in vain for books with a similar depth and intrigue as game of thrones for months, finally success. A fantastic read for a lazy Sunday.