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The Dark Secret
Fantasy
The Dark Secret
Book 4 of the Wings of Fire series
336 pages · First published 2013
Starflight has always relied on knowledge more readily than courage. Taken to the NightWing homeland, he finds an isolated kingdom whose secrets put both his friends and captured RainWings at risk. Surrounded by dragons he cannot safely trust, he must decide when understanding a problem is no longer enough. Choose this fourth volume for a tense captivity story, a bookish hero finding his voice, and revelations that reshape the prophecy.
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Captivity, coercion and threats of murder; imprisoned and mistreated dragons; dangerous volcanic setting; violent injury.
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Ashfall Mocha
A smoky mocha note fits the volcanic homeland and Starflight’s tense escape.
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- Whisk cocoa and vanilla into hot coffee. Add steamed milk and finish with a tiny pinch of smoked salt if desired.
- Garnish: Tiny pinch smoked salt, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Dark Lady Blackberry Fizz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, a dark berry fizz reflects the NightWing kingdom’s dangerous secrets.
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- Shake gin, blackberry syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish: Blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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