Black Wolves

From the author of the Crown of Stars series, "a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart" (Jacqueline Carey, New York Times–bestselling author).   Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy   In the realm of the Hundred, the Black Wolves have become the elite warriors of the king. For fifteen years, they've been chasing the last four cloaked demons, dangerous beings who ride winged horses and can dazzle their prey, penetrating their thoughts, dreams, and memories.   The peace and order of the Hundred is at stake—and the king can brook no weakness. To that end, he sends Kellas, his most efficient and productive wolf, to hunt down a traitor in their ranks. Success on the mission elevates Kellas's rank to captain of the prince's guard. As the fates of Kellas and the kingdom intertwine, deadly violence and treachery seem to be on the rise with enemies both demon and human threatening to plunge the Hundred into chaos and conflict. And now Kellas is starting to think he may be on the wrong side of this war . . .   "On a vast, colorful canvas, Kate Elliott has drawn dozens of characters who act and react with poetry and grit. Lush and textured, by turns moving, exciting, playful, and contemplative, Black Wolves is a masterpiece that soars with an epic soul." —Ken Liu, Hugo–, Nebula–, and World Fantasy–Award winning author   "Intricate, fascinating worldbuilding, twisty political intrigue, vivid characters to love and hate—this is Kate Elliott at the top of her epic fantasy game." —Karen Miller, author of the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology