Frozen Talons
Frozen Talons by Michael Warren Lucas, published by Tilted Windmill Press in October 2022, is a fantasy novel that intertwines elements of historical fiction with a unique twist. Set against the backdrop of 1927 Detroit, the story follows Uruk, an orc caught in a web of treachery and violence as he navigates a dangerous bootlegging alliance. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and survival, as Uruk races against time to uncover the truth behind a series of poisonings that threaten his family and ignite a clan war.
Readers will find a richly imagined world where elves and orcs coexist amidst the chaos of Prohibition. The plot thickens as Uruk is forced into an uneasy alliance with a rival clan, heightening the stakes as he seeks to identify the true culprit behind the turmoil. With a page count of 204, this edition presents a vivid tale filled with intrigue and conflict, showcasing the complexities of loyalty and the harsh realities of life in a fantastical yet familiar setting.
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” A tale so outlandish it feels real. Prohibition. Grosse Pointe elves. Automotive lords. And the orcs doing their best to make America make sense. A riotous fantasy within a fantasy. Terry Pratchett via Detroit!”
–Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afro Puffs are the Antennae of the Universe
HOPE EXISTS TO BE CRUSHED
The tenuous bootlegging alliance between the Tai clan and the human Sanford brought wealth to Uruk-Tai’s family. But a treacherous shadow has poisoned booze in the clan’s name. Humans have died and other humans blame Uruk, the way small men always blame orcs.
But when an orcish child dies from poison draught and war erupts between clans, Uruk finds himself forced into a magic-bound partnership with a clan rival who wants him dead. As the Sun surrenders to the Longest Night, Uruk charges through the belly of 1927 Detroit to find a cowardly killer before his own family is destroyed. Is it a lone poisoner? Or have the arrogant elves decided to end their slow feud and destroy Uruk’s family?
An orc endures, but endurance is not enough.
By dawn, bodies frozen to the street.
Perhaps Uruk’s children among them.
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