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Epic fantasy with mage-created gryphon hero.
If you're into fantasy worlds where magic and mythical creatures interplay with the struggles of good versus evil, "The Black Gryphon" could be your next great escape. Mercedes Lackey deftly crafts a tale set before the more commonly known time of Valdemar, focusing instead on the origins of the series. Join Skandranon, the black gryphon, on a thrilling and dangerous quest to protect his homeland from a seemingly invincible foe. This book offers rich, immersive storytelling that might just keep you turning pages late into the night.
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ISBN: 9780886776435
Publisher: DAW
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 15293 readers)
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Epic fantasy with mage-created gryphon hero.
If you're into fantasy worlds where magic and mythical creatures interplay with the struggles of good versus evil, "The Black Gryphon" could be your next great escape. Mercedes Lackey deftly crafts a tale set before the more commonly known time of Valdemar, focusing instead on the origins of the series. Join Skandranon, the black gryphon, on a thrilling and dangerous quest to protect his homeland from a seemingly invincible foe. This book offers rich, immersive storytelling that might just keep you turning pages late into the night.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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