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The Bitching Tree: A World Tree Story
The Bitching Tree is a story about a very small crow named Cobb. A crow that loves to fly, he lives in Seattle as a member of the great flock that congregates around the majestic Bitching Tree, a grand oak that stands near the University of Washington campus. Serving both as a site of governance and a place to cast grievances, the tree is the center of Seattle crow society – and also a potent source of nature’s primal magic.
But when news arrives that an ancient enemy named the Red Crow is coming to claim the tree for his own, Cobb is given the task of journeying all the way from Seattle to Cordova, Alaska, in order to meet his new mentor and undergo the training he will need to both protect his flock and keep the Bitching Tree from falling into the hands of evil. But the quest will require Cobb to maintain a delicate balance between the crow he is – and the hero he needs to become.
But when news arrives that an ancient enemy named the Red Crow is coming to claim the tree for his own, Cobb is given the task of journeying all the way from Seattle to Cordova, Alaska, in order to meet his new mentor and undergo the training he will need to both protect his flock and keep the Bitching Tree from falling into the hands of evil. But the quest will require Cobb to maintain a delicate balance between the crow he is – and the hero he needs to become.
- GenresFantasy
302 pages, ebook
Published February 15, 2019
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About the author
Scott Hungerford
17 books9 followersAs a bit about myself, I've been writing stories professionally for about the last twenty years, whether writing by day for the companies I work for as a game designer, or writing by night on the novels and stories that spring from my heart. Of Raven, I've been writing stories about him for over a decade now, and have had no end of fun researching everything from ancient gods to the nature of steam-powered riverboats from the 1860's.
As a writer, I've been publishing on Amazon off and on over the last few years, including stories like Goblin Girl, Wish, and The Fire Cage. I've pulled these down for the moment, as I want to get new covers for them and do clean-up passes with my new editor. But in time they will be back, along with other novels I've been saving for just the right occasion.
Ever since I sold my first game to Wizards of the Coast back in the early nineties, I've been working in gaming as either a game designer, producer, or storyteller. Over the course of my career I've been hired to work on more than fifty board and card games, currently have more than thirty published titles for PC, Xbox, Facebook and VR, and have touched the lives of ten million people world-wide with my creativity.
But at the end of the day, my novel writing defines me, keeps me sane, keeps me out of trouble. With the Raven trilogy locked and in the can, I already know where I'm going with a number of upcoming urban fantasy, young adult, and epic fantasy novels. I can tell you that I'm very proud of the work I've done on this, and I really hope you will take a bit of time to sit down and let me share Raven's world with you - as it is an amazing trip!
As a writer, I've been publishing on Amazon off and on over the last few years, including stories like Goblin Girl, Wish, and The Fire Cage. I've pulled these down for the moment, as I want to get new covers for them and do clean-up passes with my new editor. But in time they will be back, along with other novels I've been saving for just the right occasion.
Ever since I sold my first game to Wizards of the Coast back in the early nineties, I've been working in gaming as either a game designer, producer, or storyteller. Over the course of my career I've been hired to work on more than fifty board and card games, currently have more than thirty published titles for PC, Xbox, Facebook and VR, and have touched the lives of ten million people world-wide with my creativity.
But at the end of the day, my novel writing defines me, keeps me sane, keeps me out of trouble. With the Raven trilogy locked and in the can, I already know where I'm going with a number of upcoming urban fantasy, young adult, and epic fantasy novels. I can tell you that I'm very proud of the work I've done on this, and I really hope you will take a bit of time to sit down and let me share Raven's world with you - as it is an amazing trip!
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February 26, 2019
This book is absolutely beautiful. The prose and imagery put you right inside Cobb's head, experiencing everything right along with him as he makes the disorienting, painful, and sometimes hilarious transition from simple crow to human hero. Cobb is a crow, you see, a simple bird living his life with his flock until an ancient threat returns and threatens everything they know. Bravely, he undertakes a magical journey to save his people from the Red Crow, and to do so, he must become human. The journey he takes is not just one of adventure and new experiences, but something deeply emotional. I loved every moment of this unique tale. This author is among my favorites, with flavors of Neil Gaiman and Tad Williams. Highly recommend.
May 17, 2019
Damn good read
This book is somewhat Inuit myth and urban fantasy...i loved it...hope there is more Cobb in the future but I will let you decide for yourself
This book is somewhat Inuit myth and urban fantasy...i loved it...hope there is more Cobb in the future but I will let you decide for yourself
September 28, 2022
First off, what a lovely cover this is!
This was such a wonderful story about a crow who gets turned into a man to try to save his flock. The author clearly knows his crows! Cobb was such a believable character, his time with his teacher, learning how to be human, was my favorite part of the book.
If you're a reader who likes high-paced, high-tension action scenes, then the last third or so of the book will be perfect for you. A race across a city, multiple shootout, perfect for the big screen!
This was such a wonderful story about a crow who gets turned into a man to try to save his flock. The author clearly knows his crows! Cobb was such a believable character, his time with his teacher, learning how to be human, was my favorite part of the book.
If you're a reader who likes high-paced, high-tension action scenes, then the last third or so of the book will be perfect for you. A race across a city, multiple shootout, perfect for the big screen!
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