A Blight of Blackwings

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels, Xe Sands

From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Iron Druid Chronicles comes the sequel to A Plague of Giants: A world-breaking war—an invasion of giant warriors—inspires a movement to fight back.

SOLDIER AND AVENGER
Daryck is from a city that was devastated by the war with the Bone Giants, and now he and a band of warriors seek revenge against the giants for the loved ones they’ve lost. But will vengeance be enough to salve their grief?

DREAMER AND LEADER
Hanima is part of a new generation with extraordinary magical talents: She can speak to fantastical animals. But when this gift becomes a threat to the powers-that-be, Hanima becomes the leader of a movement to use this magic to bring power to the people.

SISTER AND SEEKER
Koesha is the captain of an all-female crew on a perilous voyage to explore unknown waters. Though her crew is seeking a path around the globe, Koesha is also looking for her sister, lost at sea two years ago. But what lies beyond the edges of the map is far more dangerous than storms and sea monsters. . . .

In this sequel to A Plague of Giants, these characters and more will become the voices of a new generation bringing hope and revolution to a war-torn world.

Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s action-packed Seven Kennings series
A PLAGUE OF GIANTS • A BLIGHT OF BLACKWINGS • A CURSE OF KRAKENS (Coming Later!)

Critic reviews

Praise for A Bight of Blackwings

“So strong [that] it is very easy to become immersed . . . Kevin Hearne is continuing to prove how earned his reputation is as a storyteller at the top of his game who is continuing to push his storytelling skills to new heights. A Blight of Blackwings is an immensely entertaining, rewarding, and powerful novel.”—SFFWorld

“Elements mesh perfectly, presenting an inventive, eye-filling panorama . . . that will leave readers impatiently awaiting the concluding volume.”—Kirkus Reviews


Praise for A Plague of Giants

“A spectacular work of epic fantasy . . . A Plague of Giants is a roller coaster, a whirlwind and an absolute delight, and will leave fans of epic fantasy hungry for the next installment in the Seven Kennings series.”—Shelf Awareness

“If you’re looking for some entertainment before Game of Thrones returns to television, this could be the series you need to read.”—Newsday

“There’s a great deal of depth to this world, from its deep history, its magic, its characters and how they all come together rather organically. . . . The easiest and most apt comparison is to Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle.”—SFFWorld

“A genuine page-turner . . . vividly described, moves briskly, and features a splendid climax.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Imbued with Kevin Hearne’s phenomenal wit, charm, and originality.”—Jason M. Hough, author of The Darwin Elevator

“You’ll laugh and cry and crave mustard as you’re immersed in the literal magic of storytelling in Kevin Hearne’s vivid new epic fantasy. I don’t want to leave this world.”—Beth Cato, author of Breath of Earth and The Clockwork Dagger

“A Plague of Giants is an absorbing epic fantasy, with clever storytelling that allows its many threads to each feel important, personal, and memorable. I’m very much looking forward to the sequel!”—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost

Great book! Great listen!

All I can say is that I wish there was a way for me to give this book, and this series, more than 5 stars.
You should listen to it, then you will get why I use this quote for this book - "It's just the BEST!"

Exceptional as always

Loved the story! Couldn't wait for this one and now I can't wait for the conclusion.

Unique magic, unique storytelling, great story for all ages

I finished the series many months ago and still think back to it and wish there was more, so I decided it was past time to put in a positive review. It was fantastic. I love the unique way stories from other characters are woven together, the unique magic system, and the characters themselves. I felt like I was a part of the character development and could see the growth. Highly recommend for anyone but with the more modern vocabulary, I know it would be great to listen to with or at least recommend to a teenager who enjoys reading and getting lost in another world. Lastly, the performance was phenomenal. I often wish Luke Daniels narrated everything I read.

brilliant!

I love the character building. The depth of the emotions is just brilliant. The story is unique and beautifully narrated by Luke Daniels. 

Amazing world being built

I really love this series so far. Very cool magic system, great characters, and a very interesting world. Looking forward to how the story develops!