Black Dogs: The House of Diamond is the first of two volumes chronicling the adventures of young Lyra , sole survivor of the massacre of her family\'s estate.
Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Torture.
It is sure to appeal to longtime fantasy devotees as well as readers looking for a strong female adventure story.
With wry wit and offbeat humor, Black Dogs builds a fully imagined world (both physical and metaphysical) that deftly sidesteps fantasy clichés.
This edition includes some minor adjustments to the layout, including a larger font for easier reading.
The eleven striking interiors by Chris Goodwin from the first printing remain.
The bold new cover was created by Talenshi to match the cover she created for the second volume.
This is the second edition of this book.
With the help of a pair of female elves, a scout and a warrior, the frightened, bookish girl discovers new talents and confidence that make her a key player in the elves\' conflict.
Along with a wandering dog-soldier, she is swept up on a mission for the elven nation of Anu\'tintavel in its war against a powerful sorcerer.
Black Dogs: The House of Diamond is the first of two volumes chronicling the adventures of young Lyra , sole survivor of the massacre of her family\'s estate
