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The Shadow of Black Wings

By: James Calbraith
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  • "Fast paced and full of energy" --Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt "This manuscript is full of highly crafted detail that will make readers shiver at times with fear and delight ... a familiar yet highly original fantasy that is a worthwhile read." -- Publishers Weekly "The real-world cultures are incredibly well-researched and truthful, and yet well-balanced with the fantasy elements. An intriguing and impressive series." -- Ben Galley, author of the Emaneska Series It is the Sixteenth Year of Queen Victoria. In the powerful empire of Dracaland, Bran, a young dragon rider, joins his father on a military expedition to the mysterious lands of the Orient. In the reclusive Yamato, Sato, a tomboy samurai girl, strives to prove her right to inherit her father's school of western magic. Nagomi, a timid shrine apprentice, is haunted by the visions of dark future she must keep secret even from her best friend. They don't know it yet, but their paths will cross... And when they do, nothing will ever be the same again. Welcome to The Shadow of Black Wings, a steam-powered romp across the land of dragons, wizards and samurai. It's big, it's fast, it's been compared to Tolkien in terms of world-building, it has strong female characters and lots of carefully researched detail. You will meet the Royal Marines sailing mighty ironclads and Chinese walking machines; mysterious warlords and crazy inventors; you will discover dark prophecies, family secrets and blood-thirsty demons. And all that in just the first volume!
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Episodes
  • Episode 1 - The Graddio

    Episode 1 - The Graddio
    Feb 17 2013

    It is the sixteenth year of Queen Victoria Alexandrina; Bran ap Dylan o Cantre'r Gwaelod, young student of Applied Dracology prepares for the final exams at the Llambed Academy of Mystic Arts. 
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    26 mins
  • Episode 2 - The Farmer's Fancy

    Episode 2 - The Farmer's Fancy
    Feb 18 2013

    Bran celebrates his graduation with a few friends; but not everyone is as happy with the exam results.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 3 - The Hottest Summer

    Episode 3 - The Hottest Summer
    Feb 18 2013

    As the summer heat dries out the marshes and riverbeds, Bran stumbles upon a relic of ancient wars.
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    25 mins
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