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The Black Hawks

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The Black Hawks by David Wragg is an action-packed fantasy novel about a soldier turned reluctant hero tasked with escorting a noblewoman across a treacherous landscape. He joins a motley crew of mercenaries, the Black Hawks, each with their own skills and dark pasts. As they navigate political intrigue and looming danger, unexpected alliances and betrayals keep the journey perilous and unpredictable.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to gritty, fast-paced fantasy adventures featuring a band of misfit mercenaries. It's perfect for those who enjoy dark humour, witty dialogue, and a world where treachery and survival go hand in hand. With its blend of action, intrigue, and complex characters, it offers an engaging read for fans of epic fantasy with a twist.

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The Black Hawks

Dark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.

A thrilling action adventure fantasy novel

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Dark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.

Life as a knight is not what Vedren Chel imagined. Bound by oath to a dead-end job in the service of a lazy step-uncle, Chel no longer dreams of glory – he dreams of going home.

When invaders throw the kingdom into turmoil, Chel finds opportunity in the chaos: if he escorts a stranded prince to safety, Chel will be released from his oath.

All he has to do is drag the brat from one side of the country to the other, through war and wilderness, chased all the way by ruthless assassins.

With killers on your trail, you need killers watching your back. You need the Black Hawk Company – mercenaries, fighters without equal, a squabbling, scrapping pack of rogues.

Prepare to join the Black Hawks.

Series: Articles of Faith

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The Black Hawks by David Wragg is often compared to the works of Joe Abercrombie and Nicholas Eames, praised for its refreshing take on fantasy tropes. Reviewers highlight its entertaining and action-packed narrative, featuring a relatable protagonist who isn't a typical hero, as well as a cast of captivating characters. The novel is celebrated for combining classic fantasy adventure with unexpected twists and a unique sense of humour, making it an enjoyable and intriguing read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008331412

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Dave Wragg really got into writing stories just as he finished English GCSE, then took about twenty years to get back to it. In the meantime, he studied software engineering, worked in global shipping and technical consultancy, and once spent a year in the Foreign Office 'hiding in the basement'. He currently does Software Odd Jobs around central London. In his vanishingly rare free time (when not working, writing, or enjoying the fruits of parenthood), he tries to consume as much digital entertainment as possible, as well as reading genre fiction and enjoying the odd board game. Some of them are very odd indeed. Dave lives in Hertfordshire with his wife, two small daughters and two smaller cats.

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