Black Wolves

From the author of the Crown of Stars series, “a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart” (Jacqueline Carey, New York Times–bestselling author). Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy In the realm of the Hundred, the Black Wolves have become the elite warriors of the king. For fifteen years, they’ve been chasing the last four cloaked demons, dangerous beings who ride winged horses and can dazzle their prey, penetrating their thoughts, dreams, and memories. The peace and order of the Hundred is at stake—and the king can brook no weakness. To that end, he sends Kellas, his most efficient and productive wolf, to hunt down a traitor in their ranks. Success on the mission elevates Kellas’s rank to captain of the prince’s guard. As the... From the author of the Crown of Stars series, “a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart” (Jacqueline Carey, New York Times –bestselling author). Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy In the realm of the Hundred, the Black Wolves have become the elite warriors of the king. For fifteen years, they’ve been chasing the last four cloaked demons, dangerous beings who ride winged horses and can dazzle their prey, penetrating their thoughts, dreams, and memories. The peace and order of the Hundred is at stake—and the king can brook no weakness. To that end, he sends Kellas, his most efficient and productive wolf, to hunt down a traitor in their ranks. Success on the mission elevates Kellas’s rank to captain of the prince’s guard. As the...