Black Wings
$23.94
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
20 December 2010
Summary
As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black is responsible for escorting the souls of the dearly departed to the afterlife. It’s a 24⁄7 job with a lousy benefits package.
The first novel of the Black Wings urban fantasy series, by Christina Henry.
Maddy’s position may come with magical abilities and an impressive wingspan, but it doesn’t pay the bills. And then, there are her infuriating boss, tenant woes, and a cranky, popcorn-loving gargoyle to contend with.
Things start lo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780441019632 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0441019633 |
| Author: | Christina Henry |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Ace Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 20 December 2010 |
| Weight: | 177g |
| Dimensions: | 172mm x 105mm |
| Audience Age: | 17-17 |
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Critics Review
”[F]ast paced, action packed and hardcore–breathing new life into the vast genre of urban fantasy …Black Wings is intense, dark and full of surprises.“–RexRobotReviews.com
“Henry shows that she is up to the challenge of debuting in a crowded genre. The extensive background of her imaginative world is well-integrated with the action-packed plot, and the satisfying conclusion leaves the reader primed for the next installment.”–Publishers Weekly
“Henry does an excellent job of unveiling the first layers of her unique world and it’s fascinating inhabitants. There’s plenty of kick-butt action and intriguing twists to ensure that this story grabs you from the very first page. One to watch!” –RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“A fast-paced first novel … Black Wings is a lot of fun.” –FreshFiction.com
“[A]mazing … Henry’s pacing is incredible and keeps you absorbed, plus the characterization is fantastic … I strongly urge all you [urban fantasy] fans to get this book!”–ReadAllOverReviews.com
“A fun, fast ride through the gritty streets of magical Chicago, Black Wings has it all: a gutsy heroine just coming into her power, bad-ass bad guys, a sexy supernatural love interest, and a scrappy gargoyle sidekick. Highly recommended.”–Nancy Holzner, Author of Deadtown
About The Author
Christina Henry
Christina Henry is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and enjoys running long distances, reading anything she can get her hands on and watching movies with subtitles in her spare time. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son.
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