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In Dragonfly Falling by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the struggle for power and survival continues as the various insectoid cultures battle amidst political intrigue and looming threats. Commissions shatter the fragile peace between the Lowlands' city-states, drawing in both soldiers and magic-wielders into the conflict. Amidst complex alliances and intricate warfare, the story delves deeply into themes of loyalty and ambition, set against a backdrop of an expanding world where technology and magic collide.
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You might enjoy this thrilling tale if you're captivated by epic fantasy worlds filled with warfare, intricate political schemes, and intriguing steampunk elements. The story is set in a vividly imagined society where different insect-kinden races contribute unique abilities to an unfolding conflict. It's perfect for those who love character-driven narratives and richly detailed settings.

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Dragonfly Falling

The epic fantasy series of war and empire by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky continues. As the Wasp Empire marches towards war, city-states prepare themselves for siege against its terrifying weaponry. And Stenwold Maker finds himself hunted.

Every hero must be tested . . .

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Dragonfly Falling is the second book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Every hero must be tested...

The Wasp Empire's armies are on the move, and the city of Tark will be the first to feel their might. Salma and Totho prepare for battle, alongside their Ant-kinden brethren. Within Tark's walls, they face a force greater than any Lowlander has ever seen.

Stenwold Maker predicted this threat, and the Empire's secret service now deems him too dangerous to live. He's to be eliminated, and his beloved city of Collegium destroyed. For if this centre of learning is lost, it will crush Lowland resistance.

As the Empire's troops continue their relentless advance, their young Emperor pursues another, even darker goal. His success would trigger a reign of blood lasting a thousand years.

Dragonfly Falling is followed by the third book in the Shadows of the Apt series, Blood of the Mantis.

Series: Shadows of the Apt

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i>Dragonfly Falling is acclaimed for its imaginative world-building and inventive storytelling. Reviewers praise the epic fantasy series for its gripping and multi-layered narrative, highlighting the fascinating ideas and originality Adrian Tchaikovsky brings to the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529050288

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 455g

Pages: 688

About the Author

Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind - possibly excepting his son. Adrian is the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, the Echoes of the Fall series and other novels, novellas and short stories. The Tiger and the Wolf won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel - and Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This was in the award's thirtieth anniversary year.

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