A Dance of Cloaks

A Dance of Cloaks  by David Dalglish  was the 59th official Sword and Laser Book Club selection.

Reading period:  Apr 1, 2014 - Apr 30, 2014

How/Why was this book chosen:

It was chosen by Bryan Alexander Benson who backed Sword & Laser's Kickstarter for season 2 of the video podcast and pledged at the level that gave him the right to choose this months book.

S&L Kickstarter: "SCALPEL & GAMMA KNIFE - You get to pick the book for the Book Club one month and have the option of appearing on the audio podcast to discuss the wrap-up."

Sword & Laser Goodreads Group Discussion of A Dance of Cloaks

Sword & Laser Podcasts and Videos:  Kick Off: S&L 169  Wrap Up: S&L 173

A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish
Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. Marshalling the thieves’ guilds under his control, he declares war against the Trifect, an allegiance of wealthy and powerful nobles. Aaron Felhorn has been groomed since birth to be Thren’s heir. Sent to kill the daughter of a priest, Aaron instead risks his own life to protect her from the wrath of his guild. In doing so, he glimpses a world beyond poison, daggers, and the iron control of his father.

Guilds twist and turn, trading allegiances for survival. The Trifect weakens, its reputation broken, its money dwindling. The players take sides as the war nears its end, and Thren puts in motion a plan to execute hundreds. Only Aaron can stop the massacre and protect those he loves…

Assassin or protector; every choice has its consequences.

Other books in the Shadowdance Series

See also: Alternate Pick The Brand