The Manticore's Vow: and Other Stories

by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Overview

Winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award in Young Adult fiction!

A vain assassin takes an assignment with dire consequences. An aristocratic lady fleeing her past is besieged by pirates. And a manticore princess sets out on a life-changing adventure . . .

The Manticore's Vow collects three stories set in the world of Magic of Blood and Sea, all exploring the origins of some of its most memorable characters: Naji, the scarred assassin, Marjani, the pirate queen, and Ongraygeeomryn, the man-eating manticore. Explore a world of dangerous magic and thrilling adventures with this trio of gorgeous, swashbuckling tales.​

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733886208
Publisher:	Interstellar Flight Press
Publication date:	06/06/2019
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.28(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Cassandra Rose Clarke is a speculative fiction writer living amongst the beige stucco and overgrown pecan trees of Houston, Texas. She graduated in 2006 from The University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in English, and in 2008 she completed her master’s degree in creative writing at The University of Texas at Austin. Both of these degrees have served her surprisingly well.

Editorial Reviews

"Harkens back to the best in fantasy/adventure, offering rock-solid worldbuilding, satisfyingly perilous obstacles and a protagonist whose charismatic 'tude goes way beyond spunk." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE ASSASSIN'S CURSE

"Unique, heart-wrenching, full of mysteries and twists!" - Tamora Pierce, author of the Song of the Lioness books, on THE ASSASSIN'S CURSE

"An enjoying, compelling read with a strong and competent narrator ... a highly satisfying adventure." - SFX Magazine, on THE ASSASSIN'S CURSE

"Exciting and original...with magic, pirates, myth and adventure, The Assassin's Curse will hook you in and keep you tugging on the line for the next book in Clarke's series." - USA Today, on THE ASSASSIN'S CURSE

"Thrilling action combines with surprising character revelations in this satisfying sequel." - Kirkus Reviews, on THE PIRATE'S WISH

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