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Authors: Katy Moran
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n the wild landscape of Dark Age Britain, Essa is abandoned by his father in a lonely marsh-village trapped between two warring kingdoms. Destined to become tangled in the bitter feud, Essa’s part in it is more important than he ever dreamed. But how will Essa save those he loves and discover the secret of his true identity when he can trust no one?
“A rich, vivid historical fantasy and a tremendously assured first novel.”
Philip Reeve
BLOODLINE RISING
C
ai, the ghost, is the fastest, most cunning young criminal in Constantinople. A perfect life, until he is captured, bound and sent to Britain – the home his barbarian parents fled long ago. When he is taken in by Wulfhere, prince of Mercia, Cai soon discovers that his Anglish master knows more about his family than he does. But war threatens and Cai finds he must choose: will he betray his new clan and save himself, or be loyal and risk his life?
“An excellent, well-written novel that makes a lasting impression.”
Books for Keeps
SPIRIT HUNTER
Two empires are at war.
This time, the Empress of China is sure she will destroy the Horse Tribes for ever.
She sends a deadly weapon across the desert with her army: Swiftarrow, her Shaolin spy. But Swiftarrow has more than one mission to complete. He must also find a new recruit for the empress, a young barbarian to train as Shaolin: swift as a shadow, more silent than death.
Out on the Steppe, a young Horse Tribe shaman dreams of a great battle and the slaughter of her people. She knows that war is coming. She must stop the bloodshed. But how?
“Epic… Exciting…”
Independent
Two teenagers in love.
Why is everyone desperate to keep them apart?
“Beautifully observed.”
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Other books by Katy Moran:
Bloodline
Bloodline Rising
Spirit Hunter
Dangerous to Know
Hidden Among Us
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or, if real, used fictitiously. All statements, activities, stunts, descriptions, information and material of any other kind contained herein are included for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied on for accuracy or replicated as they may result in injury.
First published in 2014 by Walker Books Ltd
87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ
Text © 2014 Katy Moran
Cover illustration © 2014 Alejandro Colucci
The right of Katy Moran to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data: a catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 978-1-4063-5553-6 (ePub)
