The Desert Talon - (The Crowns of Ishia) by Karin Lowachee (Paperback)

About the Book

"... a story of two groups of people who, despite a common ancestry, have diverged so far in their beliefs that there appears to be little mutual ground--and the conflict may well start to unravel the burgeoning hopes of a country, and a man, still recovering from the ravages of war."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The exciting sequel to the gunslinging, dragon-riding world of The Mountain Crown

Sephihalé ele Janan sits in a prison cell in the southern island of Mazemoor, dreaming of escape. After months in a provisional prison for fighting for the imperial Kattakans, Janan is sponsored by another refugee who was once a part of his scattered family. Yearning to build a life on his sister's land with the dragons their people revere, the peace Janan seeks is threatened by a ruthless dragon baron who covets both Janan's connection to the earth and the battle dragon to which he is covenanted.

The conflict may drive Janan to acts of violence he hoped to leave behind in the war, and bring more death to the land Janan now calls home.

The Desert Talon is a story of two groups of people who, despite a common ancestry, have diverged so far in their beliefs that there appears to be little mutual ground--and the conflict may well start to unravel the burgeoning hopes of a country, and a man, still recovering from the ravages of war.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Crowns of Ishia:

"For die-hard fans of dragon-riding books, this is sure to satisfy." -- Publishers Weekly on The Mountain Crown

"The Mountain Crown is a mystic and atmospheric adventure that explores generational memory, of being lost, regaining trust, and reclaiming the self, set in a rich world of rebellion and resistance. This book will bring readers on a journey that illuminates the meaning of freedom, the virtues and pitfalls of culture and tradition, along with the conflicts they may cause. An action-packed read for fans of Untethered Sky." --Ai Jiang, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Linghun on The Mountain Crown

"A stunning accomplishment." --Aurealis on The Mountain Crown

"A taut, superbly told tale." --Janny Wurts, author of the Wars of Light and Shadow series on The Mountain Crown

"This thoughtful, anti-colonial take on dragons--or, rather, suon--and the consequences of greed kept me turning the pages from fierce start to fiery conclusion." --Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn on The Mountain Crown

"Fascinating... Series fans won't want to miss this." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Karin Lowachee was born in South America, grew up in Canada, and worked in the Arctic. She has been a creative writing instructor, adult education teacher, and volunteer in a maximum security prison. Her novels have been translated into French, Hebrew, and Japanese, and her short stories have been published in numerous anthologies, best-of collections, and magazines. When she isn't writing, she serves at the whim of a black cat.