Wolf-Speaker

Wolf-Speaker
Tamora Pierce

Wildness is a kind of magicDiscover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this second book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover – perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.Diane has wild magic: the ability to talk to and sway the actions of animals. When Daine is summoned to help a pack of wolves – friends from her old village – she and her mentor, the legendary mage Numair, travel to Dunlath Valley to answer the call. But when they arrive, Daine learns that it’s not only animals whose lives are threatened; people are in danger, too.Dunlath’s rulers have discovered black opals in their valley. They’re dead set on mining the opals and using the magic contained in the stones to overthrow King Jonathan. Even if it means irreversibly damaging the land – and killing their workers. Daine must master her wild magic if she is to save the ones she loves – both human and animal . . .Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this second book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Copyright (#u76c46abf-e925-50a5-abc5-5c3e56ba0d1e)

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This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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Source ISBN: 9780008304102

Ebook Edition © August 2018 ISBN: 9780008304119

Version: 2018-09-11

PRAISE FOR TAMORA PIERCE (#u76c46abf-e925-50a5-abc5-5c3e56ba0d1e)

‘Tamora Pierce didn’t just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swathe through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all just running to keep pace.’

LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us.’

HOLLY BLACK, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Tamora Pierce’s books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. Her complex, unforgettable heroines and vibrant, intricate worlds blazed a trail for young adult fantasy – and I get to write what I love today because of the path she forged throughout her career. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.’

SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce’s Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones’

Washington Post

‘Tamora Pierce and her brilliant heroines didn’t just break down barriers; they smashed them with magical fire.’

KATHERINE ARDEN, author of The Bear and the Nightingale

Dedication (#u76c46abf-e925-50a5-abc5-5c3e56ba0d1e)

To Raquel Wolf-Sister, once again,

To Thomas, who has taught and still teaches me to keep my mind flexible and my creativity from stiffening up,

And to Tim, always, each and every book, whether I say so or not.

Contents

Cover (#u36f62477-264a-5a2d-aad5-0271fc35dc69)

Title Page (#u18ead28b-b9c7-568b-8684-091524d6879a)

Copyright

Praise for Tamora Pierce

Dedication

Map

Chapter 1: Encounters (#u27e4aee1-a7a0-54cf-8343-e93df5ead606)

Chapter 2: The Valley of the Long Lake (#ua67bef9d-646d-5013-b2bb-cb0e56a64a57)

Chapter 3: Fugitives (#u72ff1f2c-556a-50a4-a516-196a95f1f221)

Chapter 4: Brokefang Acts (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 5: The Trap (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 6: Rebellion (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 7: Counting Soldiers (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 8: Friends (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 9: War Is Declared (#litres_trial_promo)