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Description edit
Seven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon's fief. All identical, down to their clothing.
Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them—and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?
At least the investigation... read more
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Characters edit
- Kaylin Neya: self-deprecating, magical, truly heroic and best of all, very snarky.
- Corporal Handred: A corporal for the Hawks; Kaylin's partner and oldest friend
- Marcus Kassan: Leontine; Kaylin and Severn's boss
- Lord Tiamaris: Dragon; Ruler of the fief Tiamaris, who has taken the fief, formerly called Barren as his hoard, a very intriguing plot twist.
- Lord Sanabalis: Dragon; teaching Kaylin magic
- Lord Nightshade: Barrani; ruler of fief Nightshade; left his mark on Kaylin's cheek, claiming her as his
- The Arkon: One of the oldest of the Dragons and keeper of the archives. An important source of history in all of the Hawk investigations. Comes to a new appreciation of Private Neya (Kaylin) in this episode.
- Lord Diarmat: Another of the older Dragons. Teaches Kaylin the etiquette of the Court since she is a Lord and since her impact on the empire has been so significant that the Emperor wants to meet her. He takes "up tight" to a whole new level.
- Maggaron: The Ascendant; one of the People
- Mejrah: Leader of the People
- Tara: The Avatar of the Tower
- Caitlin: A Hawk; runs the Hawks' office and is largely Marcus' secretary
- Lord Grammayre: The Hawklord
- Morse: Add a description of this character.
- Bellusdeo
- Teela
- Clint
- Susa
- Effaron
- Keele
- Makkuron
- Evanton
- Illien
- Mrs. Erickson
- Hanson
- Tain
- Marrin
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
First Sentence edit
The worst thing about near-world-ending disasters according to Sergeant Marcus Kassan-at least the ones that had miraculously done very little damage-was the paperwork they generated.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 to Chapter 24
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Series & Lists edit
This is book 7 of 10 in Chronicles of Elantra. (standard series)
Preceded by Cast in Chaos, and followed by Cast in Peril.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Michelle Sagara West (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Luna
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 20, 2011
ISBN: 978-0373803309
Page Count: 384
Publisher: Luna
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 20, 2011
ISBN: 978-0373803309
Page Count: 384
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- Dewey: 813
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- Michelle Sagara & Michelle West: Author's Website
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