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The Hand that Casts the Bone
- The Vanguard Chronicles, Book 2
- Narrated by: RJ Bayley
- Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
The Hand that Casts the Bone is the second book in the Vanguard Series and continues the journey of protagonist, John Vanguard, as he negotiates his way through a city rife with crime and corruption. A Grimdark gas lamp novel, The Hand that Casts the Bone follows We Men of Ash and Shadow in its themes of redemption, betrayal, and revolution.
It was funny how everything came down to resources. Who had them, who wanted them, and who would die for them. That was the thing, when you cast a bone into the dog pit to watch the hounds fight; it was not the strongest dog that won. It was the hand that cast the bone.
Alone in a city on the cusp of revolution, separated from his allies and with nothing to his name, former mercenary John Vanguard finds vigilante life can be a poorly paid gig. When an influential aristocrat's death causes a sudden shift in the balance of power, Vanguard finds himself once more caught in the crossfire between dangerous men with murderous ambitions.
From his tower far above the city, Captain Sanquain seeks to tighten his iron grip on the capital and its citizens. Amidst the chaos of the Black Zone, a deadly turf war is brewing between the crime lords. Outside the city, libertarian Argent Cooke struggles to gather support for the uprising. And from the smog-stained rooftops, Vanguard's former protégé Tarryn Leersac is watching all.
With any hopes of redemption fading, Vanguard finds one last shred of hope in the form of an old friend, risen from the dead and promising the chance for atonement.
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"Effortlessly readable. Grimdark Gaslamp at its very best," (Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones)
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- Alan
- 17-05-22
Fantastic storytelling.
Damn, Hell hath no fury, move over there's a new queen of Grimdark and her name is H.L Tinsley. Wow what a dark, grim and slasher fest follow up to her beautifully written first book We Men Of Ash And Shadow. H.L. Tinsley's world building, setting is fantastic and the plot will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Full of Villians and unsavoury characters that you will love and load to hate. After surviving an assassination attempt by his old psychotic apprentice Tarryn Leersac, John Vanguard has become alone wolf, injured and out of pocket in a city on the brink of destruction. Tarryn Leersac is stalking rooftops and alleys in hope his former master is still a live. Leersac finds himself still in the employment of the devious and power hungry Captain Sanquain who looking to take control of the council. With Captain Sanquain schemes and manipulations, there is only going to be one outcome. Blood, death and war is coming to D’Orsee and y'all best be ready when it does, it's gonna be a bloodbath. If you love your fantasy grim, a good oul stabaton and just some good good storytelling at its finest, look no further I very highly recommend. RJ Baileys narration of this series is absolutely amazing bringing his excellent arrange of voices to bring H.L Tinsley's characters to life. Cant wait for book three....🗡💥😁🖤☠️
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