LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Shadow of the Wolf, the first book in The Blind Bowman series, sees author T.K. Hall shake up the Robin Hood story in thrillingly fresh style.
Presenting a fantastical take on the legendary tale, it melds environmental themes with adventure, ancient magick and myth to create an all-out character-driven rollercoaster of a story as Robin, Marian and their fellow outlaws strive to protect the forest from dark forces.
The writing is rich, suffused in nature alongside a raw sense of the characters’ quest. First published ten years ago, kudos must go to the publisher, David Fickling Books, for enabling a new generation to discover this epic trilogy. Stay tuned for Dark Fire and Wild Wood Rising.
Joanne Owen
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The Blind Bowman 1: Shadow of the Wolf Synopsis
Robin Hood has been blinded. The great forest of Sherwood calls to him. Ancient myths, old magicks, will reach out. He will be transformed. The world is changing; forces loyal to the Sheriff are threatening the wildwood, and the old gods face the threat of darkness.
Only Robin, the blind bowman, Marian, his childhood companion, and a band of rag-tag outlaws will be able to stand in their way. The forest is all.
The start of a truly epic fantasy trilogy - filled with timely themes of environmentalism, the power of myths and myth-making, dynasty and inheritance, the mystical transcendence of love, and the clash of the ancient natural world with modern industry.
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9781788453233 |
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1st February 2024 |
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Tim Hall |
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David Fickling Books |
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Paperback |
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445 pages |
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The Blind Bowman |
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Press Reviews
Tim Hall Press Reviews
'It's dark and violent, a gory fantasy mashup with Game of Thrones and X-Men in its DNA' - Guardian
'Astonishingly good. 5*' - The Sun
'Original, savage, powerful and incredibly moving. [Hall] captures the harshness and darkness of the ancient woodland so vividly; it is like the author himself has slid back in time. Robin and Marian are like you have never seen' - Jilly Cooper
'A bold interpretation that's weird, wild and wonderful . . . Game of Thrones-style' - SFX Magazine
'Mesmerising, don't miss it!' - The Bookseller
'My favourite book of the year. Beautiful writing, a stunning mix of action and mystical folklore. A brilliant story' - Sally Green
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About Tim Hall
T.K. (Tim) Hall is a former journalist who has written for various national newspapers and magazines. He spent two years in Bermuda, reporting for the Bermuda Sun, and has travelled extensively in South America. He now lives near Stroud in Gloucestershire with his wife and two daughters.
In addition to writing, he works for the Stroud-based charity The Door, which supports disadvantaged young people and their families.
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