Dragonfly Falling is the second book in the critically acclaimed
epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt. It's brought to you by Adrian
Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
Every hero must be tested . . .
The Wasp Empire's armies are on the move. The city of Tark will be first
to feel their might, now preparing for siege. And within its walls,
Salma and Totho will take a stand alongside their Ant-kinden brethren.
But they'll face weaponry and numbers such as the Lowlands have never
seen.
Meanwhile, the Empire's secret service has deemed Stenwold Maker too
dangerous to live. So Major Thalric is dispatched to eliminate Stenwold
and destroy his beloved city of Collegium. For if this centre of
learning is lost, it will crush all hope of intelligent resistance.
As the Empire's troops continue their relentless advance, their young
Emperor pursues another, even darker goal. His success would trigger a
reign of blood lasting a thousand years.
Dragonfly Falling is followed by the third book in the Shadows of
the Apt series, Blood of the Mantis.