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The Tiger and the Wolf

Echoes of the Fall (Book 1)

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What to expect

In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming. The first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

‘Addictively brilliant’ – John Gwynne, author of Malice


Maniye hides a deadly secret. Her father is the chieftan of the Wolf clan, whose members can shift into wolves. Her mother was the queen of the Tiger clan, whose members can take the form of a tiger. Maniye can become both.

These tribes have been enemies for generations, and Maniye is an outcast. Refusing to disown half her soul, she escapes – rescuing a prisoner of her father's clan in the process. Broken Axe, a killer, is set on their trail to drag them back to retribution. Her father plots to rule the north, and controlling Maniye is crucial to his scheme . . .

Across the land, other tribes prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear, seeking allies in their own conflict. Priests foresee danger, predicting a darkness shall fall across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overcoming even Wolf ambitions. What will be the spark to set the world ablaze?

‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’ – Christopher Paolini, author of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

The series is narrated by Kyla Garcia. Listeners love the series in audio:


‘Expertly written and beautifully performed’

‘I've loved every Adrian Tchaikovsky book I've listened to or read’

‘The sheer talent and the wealth of imagination this man has is amazing’

Continue this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy with The Bear and the Serpent.

Critics Review

It's addictively brilliant! The protagonist is vivid and sympathetic – and I love both the story and the world Adrian has created
John Gwynne, author of Malice and Shadow of the Gods
A classically brilliant fantasy writer, a pusher of boundaries, a great storyteller
Paul Cornell, author of the Shadow Police series and Witches of Lychford
A brilliantly conceived and executed shape-changer Bronze Age saga featuring a heartbreaking heroine . . . Readers will be captivated by the well-realized characters, splendid action, and a satisfying conclusion that promises more wonders to come
Publishers Weekly, starred review
This is a satisfying read, a story you can really lose yourself in
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One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction
Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon and To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Author Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrator Kyla Garcia
Series Echoes of the Fall
Duration 22 hours and 6 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781509864591
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Adventure fiction, Contemporary fantasy, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Narrative theme: Coming of age
Availability GB, IE, US

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