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  • Published: 15 January 2017
  • ISBN: 9780425270011
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99
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Darkened Blade





The next in a terrificallly entertaining series that blends high fantasy with noir mystery

Kelly McCullough, author of Drawn Blades, presents another Fallen Blade adventure with Aral Kingslayer...

Aral Kingslayer has nothing to lose—and only justice to gain. Torn apart by the death of his goddess, he must avenge her in order to save himself from being lost forever....

It’s been nine long years since the death of his patron, Namara, and exalted assassin Aral Kingslayer desperately misses the thrill and glory of being a higher power of justice. Now he is haunted by the ghosts of the past—and by the ghost of the lost goddess herself.

When Namara calls upon Aral in a dream to seek justice for her death and the ruination of her temple, Aral must obtain the help of his fellow former Blades and his Shade familiar, Triss, to pursue the vengeance he knows Namara deserves. Even if it means attacking Heaven’s Son—and going against one of their own—in a bloody battle of epic proportions...

  • Published: 15 January 2017
  • ISBN: 9780425270011
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99
Categories:

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Praise for Darkened Blade

Praise for BROKEN BLADE:
"Aral the Jack, formerly the noble Aral Kingkiller, is the best kind of hero: damaged, cynical and despondent, yet needing only the right cause to rise from his own ashes. Broken Blade gives him that cause, and gives the reader a great ride through Kelly McCullough's rich new fantasy world."-- Alex Bledsoe
"Brisk, confident, intelligently concieved and suspenseful.... McCullough evokes a rich and textured setting of back alleys, rooftop hideouts, dank dungeons and urban magical grime. Call it fantanoir. These are familiar tropes, of course, but we still love them because, in the right hands, they rock the place." --SFReviews.net
"Creative world building....A strong beginning to a new fantasy-mystery hybrid series." --Fantasy Book Critic
Praise for BARED BLADE:
"Kelly McCullough is one of the great idea generators... currently being published." --Book Reviews and More
"Full of action, fun characters, and an interesting plot. All is all a fun summer read." --Whatchamacallit Reviews
Praise for CROSSED BLADES:
"[McCullough] has an extraordinary imagination." --Night Owl Reviews
"[A]fun and fast moving fantasy series...really wonderful storytelling." --Fantasy Literature
"Kelly McCullough has once again written a magnificent story which deals with love, betrayal and redemption." --Fresh Fiction
"McCullough's writing style is indefinable, his imagination is creative and unique, and his [plot] execution is simply exquisite!" --Huntress Reviews
"[A]n entertaining and well though out series of books." --Jabberwocky Reviews
Praise for BLADE REFORGED:
"[N]ot only a book worth reading, but one that made me pick up the earlier three books for a delighted re-read." --Jabberwocky Reviews
"McCullough excels at describing the characters' states of minds and decision."--A Book Obsession
"[A] very satisfying read." --Rions World

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