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Blacktalon #0.1
When Cornered
Summer of Reading 2018: Day Two
A hunt at its end, Neave Blacktalon would cleave the sorcerer Xerkanos' head from his shoulders – but for the interference of a duardin clan who would avenge the death of their king. But as dark forces gather, the villain may yet escape justice altogether.
READ IT BECAUSE
You can get a look at what's in store in Andy Clark's forthcoming Blacktalon novel as he tells a tale of the Stormcast Eternals' foremost hunter facing the intransigence of allies and the horrors of Chaos.
THE STORY
For many long months has Neave Blacktalon, greatest of Sigmar's Knights-Azyros, tracked her prey across the Mortal Realms. At last, the sorcerer Xerkanos has been run to ground… yet he has not fallen beneath Blacktalon's twin blades. Captured by a duardin clan whose king he killed, Xerkanos is being transported for trial. But Blacktalon would have her prize – and any conflict between her and the duardin may be moot as dark forces plot to free the sorcerer before the blade can fall…
A hunt at its end, Neave Blacktalon would cleave the sorcerer Xerkanos' head from his shoulders – but for the interference of a duardin clan who would avenge the death of their king. But as dark forces gather, the villain may yet escape justice altogether.
READ IT BECAUSE
You can get a look at what's in store in Andy Clark's forthcoming Blacktalon novel as he tells a tale of the Stormcast Eternals' foremost hunter facing the intransigence of allies and the horrors of Chaos.
THE STORY
For many long months has Neave Blacktalon, greatest of Sigmar's Knights-Azyros, tracked her prey across the Mortal Realms. At last, the sorcerer Xerkanos has been run to ground… yet he has not fallen beneath Blacktalon's twin blades. Captured by a duardin clan whose king he killed, Xerkanos is being transported for trial. But Blacktalon would have her prize – and any conflict between her and the duardin may be moot as dark forces plot to free the sorcerer before the blade can fall…
- GenresShort StoriesFantasy
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2018
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Andy Clark
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September 23, 2018
The first Black Library appearance of Knight-Zephyros Neave Blacktalon, this is a tale of Stormcast tenacity, duardin stubbornness and Chaotic deviousness. Having finally cornered the Chaos sorcerer Xelkyn Xerkanos after months of pursuit, only for a clan of duardin to capture him before she could strike the killing blow, Blacktalon cuts a frustrated figure as she accompanies the duardin on their slow march home.
It’s an interesting introduction to this character, demonstrating her thought processes and unique talents despite portraying her somewhat out of her comfort zone. Plot-wise it’s entertaining if a little predictable, but with some enjoyable dialogue, characterful (albeit rather one-sided) action scenes and effective worldbuilding.
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It’s an interesting introduction to this character, demonstrating her thought processes and unique talents despite portraying her somewhat out of her comfort zone. Plot-wise it’s entertaining if a little predictable, but with some enjoyable dialogue, characterful (albeit rather one-sided) action scenes and effective worldbuilding.
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November 26, 2018
Enjoyable set-up that sets the stakes. Am a little concerned about powerful our heroine is— doesn’t feel like anything can really challenge her. Will see where it goes.
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March 23, 2021
Like the Duardin, short but fun.
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