Tuesday, May 1, 2012

A Lindsay Buroker Marathon

Last week I suddenly realized that the fourth book in Lindsay Buroker's Emperor's Edge series would soon be out.  All of my "have to" reads have been keeping me busy and I had not caught up with Lindsay for a while so I held my own "Buroker Marathon".  Over a weekend I read the third Flash Gold book and the stand alone novel Encrypted

Peacemaker, from the Flash Gold Chronicles, is an enjoyable book and a fairly quick read.  Set in the Yukon the main characters are Kali and her friend/protector Cedar.  Kali is a gifted inventor and mechanic.  Much of her work is powered by flash gold which her late father created.  Even small flakes of it are very powerful.  When she met Cedar in the first book, Flash Gold, she first thought he was out to steal the flash gold but a friendship began and continues to grow. 

Cedar's brother was killed by a villain, Cudgel, who continues to elude capture.  While on his track, however, Cedar has been helpful in protecting Kali and stopping several other criminals.  There is plenty of action in the Flash Gold books along with the steam powered vehicles and weapons that I enjoy so much. 

Probably my favorite Buroker book so far, Encrypted takes place prior to the Emperor's Edge series but has one cross-over character, Sicarius.  Getting to know more about Sicarius's past was a real treat since he is my favorite Buroker character.  The other main characters, Tikaya and Rias are also very interesting and made me want to learn more about them and the ancient technology they discovered in some very old caves.  My hope is that Buroker will return to Encrypted and create another series or that this plot will find its way into future Emperor's Edge books. 

If you haven't tried one of Lindsay Buroker's books, what are you waiting for?  The Amazon digital downloads are quick, and reasonably priced.  If you would like to get to know Sicarius a little better Lindsay currently has an interview with him on her blog, check it out.