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Talons of Power
Fantasy
Talons of Power
Book 9 of the Wings of Fire series
336 pages · First published 2016
Turtle would rather be overlooked than become a hero. His hidden animus magic makes that wish harder to sustain when Darkstalker returns and begins gathering influence among the dragon tribes. Watching from the edges of events, Turtle sees risks that others are eager to ignore. This volume is for readers who like reluctant heroes, dangerous magical bargains, and the moment when keeping a secret stops being the safest choice.
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Content notes
Magical coercion and manipulation; threats and dragon violence; anxiety and guilt; danger to friends and family.
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Ancient Mariner Lime Tonic
Mariner lime tonic nods to the reluctant SeaWing hero.
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add lime juice and cucumber, top with tonic water, stir gently, and finish with a tiny pinch of sea salt.
- Garnish: Cucumber slice or lime wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cipher Gimlet
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, a precise gimlet suits Turtle’s careful handling of hidden magic.
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- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig or lime wheel.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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