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Shard, a young gryfon of the Silver Isles, is ready to fly, hunt, and fight—a fate that makes him a potential threat to his ruler, the red gryfon king. During a dangerous initiation hunt, he receives unexpected advice from a strange she‑wolf who reveals that Shard’s past may be more complex than he thought. To uncover his true history, Shard must abandon the future he desires and ally with those the gryfons consider enemies. When the king declares war on the wolves, Shard’s unresolved past and uncertain future collide with the escalating conflict. With battle lines drawn, Shard must decide whether to fight beside his king or stand against him.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Jess E. Owen
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