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The Taming of the Hawk: A dark fantasy thriller about passion, war and the search for peace Kindle Edition
When escaped prisoner Redallek Castonar goes on the run in the war-torn city of Tetranal, he finds himself in the pleasure-house of Councillor Jarrod Tetran. Unaware that Redallek has made a blood-promise with the rebel factions to kill him, Jarrod is instantly attracted to the man.
Although Redallek is determined to complete his mission in order to gain his freedom, he soon discovers his new master is not quite the man he expected. Meanwhile, Jarrod is planning to take the ruling Council captive and to begin a negotiated peace with the rebel army.
Both Redallek and Jarrod are determined to fight for freedom and peace, but in two very different ways. Will their differences drive them apart or can they find a way to work together for the good of their country? Even if they do, will the passion springing up between them lead to victory or defeat?
Reviews:
"A fast-paced and action-packed story that keeps you wanting to read to find out what happens chapter by chapter. Lies, deception and danger are all present throughout this wonderfully written book." (MM Good Book Reviews)
"This novel has a nice pace that is action-packed with an ongoing war, rebel forces, and a failing absolute power structure. When the lines are unclear, there is plenty of room for questionable ethical and moral opportunities and it is no different in the city of Tetran. The uncertainty of no man's land during war is well portrayed with a budding romance on the side." (Boy Meets Boy Reviews)
"Anne Brooke always has a lovely turn of phrase and it was used well here to give an old-world yet futuristic feel all at once to the setting. I must say there was action aplenty!" (On Top Down Under Reviews)
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Product details
- ASIN : B01DYL9FDO
- Publisher : Anne Brooke Books (April 6, 2016)
- Publication date : April 6, 2016
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 221 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,065,121 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #14,369 in Fantasy Adventure Fiction
- #20,003 in Urban Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #23,002 in LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction (Books)
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About the author

Anne Brooke writes fiction about prime-time women & how they live their lives. She's also a poet. She loves gardens, swimming and the theatre.
Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize (for novels set in London) and the Royal Literary Fund Scheme.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 20153.5 Stars
Redallek Castonar is a rebel with a cause and a mission - Councillor Jarrod Tetran. Held prisoner for three years, Redallek had been promised freedom in exchange for taking the life of the Councillor in a bitter war between the haves and the have-nots.
In many ways this is a dark and bleak story. Both men have roles to fill, although I would have loved to have learned more about Redallek's like before he had become a prisoner. Jarrod is entitled, rich and yet used to bucking the family system. Both men have a strong sense of what would be best for their city, but neither man alone was able to accomplish their goals.
This was not a romance story in the established sense. Yes, the two men had an almost instant attraction but that was a very small part of the book. The ending was more HFN than HEA and I felt myself wishing there had been more.
For me, the problem with the book was that this was a world I knew nothing about, and I didn't know a lot more when I had finished the story. I wondered initially if the book was historical, given that there was an established cast system among the people. But the use of hand-coms and futuristic weaponry put paid to that idea. I concluded that it was more sci-fi/steam punk/not sure.
The storyline is interesting, and the writing is excellent. But after reaching the end of the book and having more questions than answers, I can only wonder if this is part of a serial.
Favorite Quote:
"It is when the hawk comes to you of it's own accord that you know the beginning of the taming is true..."