A Dance of Cloaks

A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish is an illustrated edition published by Orbit on October 8, 2013, featuring 480 pages in English. This book introduces readers to the city of Veldaren, where the underworld is dominated by thieves, smugglers, and assassins, all of whom fear the formidable assassin Thren Felhorn. As the narrative unfolds, Thren’s son, Aaron, is groomed to inherit his father’s criminal empire but faces a pivotal choice when he decides to protect a priest’s daughter from his own guild, challenging the ruthless legacy he has been raised to uphold.

In this first installment of the Shadowdance series, readers will encounter themes of power, loyalty, and the moral complexities of life in a dark fantasy setting. The story explores the tension between Aaron’s upbringing as a cold-blooded assassin and his emerging sense of duty as a protector. As the plot thickens, the consequences of his choices become increasingly significant, revealing the intricate dynamics of family, ambition, and the struggle for control within the urban landscape of Veldaren.