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In Felix Gilman's debut novel, thunderous skies and shifting landscapes surround the city of Ararat. Arjun, a newcomer, witnesses the legendary Bird returning, its power captured within the warship Thunderer—an unprecedented weapon. Unaware of the seriousness of the Bird’s influence, Arjun becomes entwined with an underground movement that seeks to unlock the Bird’s power to reshape the city’s destiny. As borders blur and conflict erupts, he must decide whether to wield the mystical force for protection or destruction.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Felix Gilman
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