{"product_id":"malice-of-crows-the-shadow-book-three-9780356509426","title":"Malice of Crows The Shadow Book Three","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I don''t care what else you''ve seen in the bookstore today. Read this one''\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Hearne on\u003ci\u003e Wake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I enjoyed the hell out of it\u003c\/b\u003e'' Patrick Rothfuss on \u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Quite simply, brilliant. A mind-bending mix of history, fantasy and folklore, it''s a wild bronco of a read that''ll leave you breathless for more'' \u003c\/b\u003eRachel Caine on \u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e ''Weird and wonderful . . . Hot damn, this book is good'' \u003c\/b\u003eChuck Wendig on \u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ranger known as Rhett has shut down a terrible enterprise running on the blood and bones of magical folk, but failed to destroy the dark alchemist behind it. Now his destiny as the Shadow refuses to let him rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo save his friends - and the lives of countless others - he''ll first have to lead them on a mission more dangerous than anything they''ve ever faced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalice of Crows\u003c\/i\u003e is the gripping third instalment of the acclai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stakes couldn't be higher, and the story couldn't be more absorbing\u003c\/b\u003e. Fans of the Shadow will love returning to his world, and \u003cb\u003efantasy fans who haven't yet encountered this colorful cowboy should hurry up and dive in\u003c\/b\u003e * KIRKUS on MALICE OF CROWS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutstanding pacing takes us from one exciting, well-crafted scene to another \u003c\/b\u003e- combining engaging action with emotional resonance as Rhett confrontsthe personal sacrifices he has to make as the Shadow * RT BOOK REVIEWS on MALICE OF CROWS *\u003cbr\u003eThe story \u003cb\u003ehurtles along at a thrilling pace\u003c\/b\u003e, rushing toward \u003cb\u003ean explosive finale\u003c\/b\u003e that sets up the fourth and final chapter in this weird western saga * BARNES AND NOBLE BLOG on MALICE OF CROWS *\u003cbr\u003eConspiracy of Ravens, by Lila Bowen, \u003cb\u003egives me exactly what I want in a sequel\u003c\/b\u003e. Everything I loved in book one of the series, Wake of Vultures, gets a little bit richer, a little bit deeper, and a little more complex: more characters, more monsters, a wider world, darker magic . . . \u003cb\u003epick up Bowen's Shadow books. I think you'll be mighty pleased you did\u003c\/b\u003e. -- FANTASY FACTION on CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI don't care what else you've seen in the bookstore today. Read this one\u003c\/b\u003e, because it's the thrilling, delightfully written and important one that you've always wanted to read -- Kevin Hearne, author of HOUNDED, on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI enjoyed the hell out of it\u003c\/b\u003e -- Patrick Rothfuss on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures \u003c\/i\u003eis, \u003cb\u003equite simply, brilliant\u003c\/b\u003e. A mind-bending mix of history, fantasy and folklore, it's a wild bronco of a read that'll leave you breathless for more -- Rachel Caine on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003ePart Western, part supernatural mystery, this\u003cb\u003e stands out for its tough lead\u003c\/b\u003e Nettie Lonesome, an outsider treated like a slave at home, until she fights off an attacker, with violent and unexpected consequences. This is \u003cb\u003ean important book \u003c\/b\u003ethat features a trans heroine in a sometimes diversity-lacking genre -- INDEPENDENT (’10 Best Fantasy Novels of 2015’) on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eOf all the books I've reviewed this year, Wake of Vultures' Nettie Lonesome stands out as \u003cb\u003ethe most compelling, well-crafted protagonist I've encountered\u003c\/b\u003e -- RT BOOK REVIEWS on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't just fly - it soars\u003c\/b\u003e. Lila Bowen brings in a wild fantasy quite unlike anything I've ever read, with a voice that's \u003cb\u003eweird and wonderful. Bowen is truly a talent to watch\u003c\/b\u003e. Hot damn, this book is good -- Chuck Wendig on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eThere are fast-paced thrill-a-minute novels where the plot twists and wild action just. Keep. Coming. And then there are introspective books about someone searching for their identity and untangling deep issues of race, sexuality and gender. And then occasionally, you get a book that manages to do both. Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen is one such book, and \u003cb\u003eit's a goddamn keeper\u003c\/b\u003e -- IO9 on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eSharp as a silver Bowie and unsentimental as a stray bullet, Lila Bowen's \u003cb\u003eNettie Lonesome deserves a place among the legends\u003c\/b\u003e of the Weird West -- Matthew Stover, author of HEROES DIE on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eWake of Vultures is a \u003cb\u003eferocious, fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e take on the magical Old West - creatively and unsentimentally grim, yet \u003cb\u003erich with hope and heart\u003c\/b\u003e -- Cherie Priest, author of BONESHAKER on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eNettie Lonesome is a complex, tough, \u003cb\u003eall-around wonderful protagonist\u003c\/b\u003e. And Lila Bowen is equally wonderful for bringing us Nettie's story, set in a magical old west full of harpies and monster-hunters and stolen children and more. I look forward to more of Nettie's journey -- Jim C. Hines on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-have\u003c\/b\u003e for all modern fantasy collections and a great choice for adults and teens -- Library Journal on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eThe monsters are gruesome, the battles are bloody, and the pace of this story never flags. \u003cb\u003eReaders will love this absorbing fantasy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e (the first in a planned series) and its \u003cb\u003estrong, dynamic heroine\u003c\/b\u003e. -- KIRKUS on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eThemes of self-worth, gender, and the complexity of identity are treated with frank realism and sensitivity . . . \u003cb\u003eFantastical history fans will be delighted\u003c\/b\u003e -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003epage-turning read\u003c\/b\u003e, with action that just doesn't quit and a hero who's easy to root for . . . \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWake of Vultures\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e -- i09 on WAKE OF VULTURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083911065943,"sku":"9780356509426","price":22.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780356509426.jpg?v=1762204301","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/malice-of-crows-the-shadow-book-three-9780356509426","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}