Birds of Prey (Drake novel)
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Birds of Prey is a novel by science fiction / fantasy author David Drake, first published in 1984. It is related as a historical novel set in the Late Roman Empire, in the second half of the Third Century. There is a science-fictional twist to the story, starting with hints of a time warp on the very first page and slowly revealing to the reader—and the protagonist—what is really going on behind the scenes. The story is told in a very vivid style, suggestive of cinematography.
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Author | David Drake |
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Cover artist | Michael Whelan |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction, Alternate history |
Publisher | Baen Books |
Publication date | August 23, 1984 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
Pages | 348 pp (first edition, paperback) |
ISBN | 0-671-55912-5 (first edition, paperback) |
OCLC | 10606305 |
813/.54 19 | |
LC Class | PS3554.R196 B5 1984 |
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