The Tiger and the Wolf

The Tiger and the Wolf is the first book in the Echoes of the Fall series by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It is about a girl named Maniye, who can shift into a tiger and a wolf, and her journey to save her people from war and other dangers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Tiger and the Wolf, the first installment in Adrian Tchaikovsky's captivating Echoes of the Fall series, is an epic fantasy novel that has rightfully earned the author the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award and the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel. This remarkable work showcases Tchaikovsky's exceptional talent as a writer, captivating readers with its intricate world-building, compelling characters, and thrilling plot.

Set in the bleak northern crown of the world, where war looms on the horizon, The Tiger and the Wolf introduces us to Maniyes, an outcast who possesses a unique ability to shift into the forms of both a tiger and a wolf. Despite her father's position as the Wolf clans chieftain, Maniye's mother was the queen of the Tiger tribe, a fact that has strained their relationship for generations. However, Maniye harbors a deadly secret that sets her apart from others in her clan. She can seamlessly transition between these two powerful animal forms, a gift that she refuses to abandon, even at the risk of facing exile.

Determined to escape the constraints of her divided identity, Maniye embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, she rescues a prisoner of the Wolf clan, a man named Broken Axe, who is relentlessly pursued by the killer. The Wolf chieftain, driven by his thirst for power and control, plots to rule the north, and he sees Maniyes as a crucial asset in his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife, and strangers from the far south emerge, seeking allies in their own conflict.

As the season of omens unfolds, priests foretell danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some believe that a great war is imminent, overshadowing even the Wolf's ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is approaching, but what spark will ignite the world into flames?

The Tiger and the Wolf sets the stage for an epic adventure that continues in the subsequent installments of the series. With its captivating storytelling, rich mythology, and intricate world-building, this novel has firmly established Tchaikovsky as one of the most exciting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy, adventure, and epic storytelling.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529091427