Ruhkers are the royal handlers of the rocs. These large predators are the kingdom’s only line of defense against the manticores. As a child, Ester lost her mother and younger brother to one of the prowling monsters. This event dictated the path that Ester would follow. Her sole ambition was to become a ruhker. With her roc Zahra, Ester learned the art of training and hunting with these majestic creatures. With her first manticore kill, Ester became a true ruhker and avenged her mother and brother.
Untethered Sky is a new novella from award-winning author Fonda Lee. The master world-builder artfully spun her fantasy around mythical creatures with fresh rolls. Like most of Lee’s works, this story is filled with vivid details and heart-stopping action. Lee’s gift of descriptive storytelling is a joy to read. This first-person narration fully immerses the reader into the life of Ester, with all her fears and triumphs. This is the perfect book for fans of Lee’s style and those looking to escape into a new world. Learn firsthand the life of hunting with such fantastical beasts in Untethered Sky.