title: Blackwing (Raven's Mark)
author:  Ed McDonald 
description: <b>Praise for<i> Blackwing<br /><br /></i></b><i>Blackwing</i> quickly gained the rare distinction of being one of those books that felt as if it had been written especially for me...Ed McDonald handles the action with a deft hand and has created a compelling central character who remains likeable despite a lengthy list of flaws.Anthony Ryan, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Legion of Flame<br /></i><br /> Original world-building and unforgettable characters make <i>Blackwing</i> a dark, powerful debut.Brian Staveley, author of <i>Skullsworn<br /></i><br /> <i>Blackwing</i> is a bloody, gritty fantasy novel that manages not to sacrifice its heart. I love the world, which feel strange and lived-in, and the strength of the voice is fantastic. Fans of Glen Cooks <i>The Black Company</i> or Joe Abercrombies <i>The First Law</i> series will be very happy with this one.Django Wexler, author of <i>The Guns of Empire</i><br /> <br /> <i>Blackwing</i> is potent, gritty, bloody, and splendid.Faith Hunter, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Cold Reign</i><br /> <br /> Vivid characters, visceral combat and a twist of an ending that I really should have seen coming and didnt...Suffice to say, I bloody loved it and I am officially an Ed McDonald fan. He deserves to go far.Elspeth Cooper, author of <i>The Songs of Earth<br /></i><br /> Gritty and immersive, <i>Blackwing</i> is a hugely enjoyable tale.Edward Cox, author of <i>The Watcher of Dead Time</i>
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  BLACKWING
  
  
  The Raven’s Mark
  
  
  BOOK ONE
  
  
  
  
  
  ED McDONALD
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  GOLLANCZ
  
  
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