On a snow day from school I indulged in a marathon read to catch up (and re-read) some books by one of my favorite authors, Lindsay Buroker. She is decidedly my favorite fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk author and a new book was due to come out soon. What more incentive did I need?
Lindsay has two series The Emperor's Edge and Flash Gold. Both are highly readable very entertaining and available on my Kindle.
The Emperor's Edge saga is my favorite of the two for several reasons. I really like the characters and find all their adventures engaging. The setting also appeals to me, a world like ours in many ways although very different in others. The inclusion of magic practiced by people from some of the countries and denied and/or feared by others draws me into the story.
The final installment of this series was due in late spring so I felt it was my snowy day calling to be prepared. I read Beneath the Surface, Decrypted, Enigma, and Shadows Over Innocence all of which are quick reads, and prepared myself for reading the final volume as close to non-stop as possible. When Forged in Blood I arrived on my Kindle imagine my relief that at least one more Emperor's Edge book was yet to come. I am just not ready to end my relationship with these characters.
My one suggestion would be to not jump right in with Forged in Blood I. Take your time to read them in order and savor every moment. Although there are several titles in the series some are short stories or novellas and two of the books relate to The Emperor's Edge books and help to provide a background but and not specifically part of the series.
You might want to schedule a marathon of your own over a long weekend or a couple of short ones. The characters, amazing machines, magic and adventure will leave you wanting more. Sicarius and Amaranthe are characters I could really feel like I know as people.
Lindsay's books are available in digital formats from a variety of sources including Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo, Apple, and Barnes & Noble. Currently the first book, The Emperor's Edge and Shadows Over Innoccence are free downloads through a Kindle or Kindle App. One more reason to give Lindsay's books a try.
Books:
1) The Emperor's Edge
2) Dark Current
3) Deadly Games
4) Conspiracy
Enigma
Decrypted
Novellas & Shorts:
Shadows Over Innocence
Beneath the Surface
The Assassins Curse
The Ice Cracker II and Other Stories (three stories)
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