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.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Catching Up
During the very busy month of December I hardly kept up with holiday prep and staying ahead of my readers with Christmas Stories. I did manage to read two short books in December and want to share one of them with you.
Hunted, book #2 of the Flash Gold Chronicles by Lindsay Buroker was excellent. I mentioned the first book, Flash Gold, earlier. Although I still prefer the heroine in the Emperor's Edge series by Buroker, I will read all of the Flash Gold books that she writes.
The Flash Gold books are set in the Yukon which gives them a slight twist from most steampunk. Kali McAlister is trying to get away from a variety of people trying to track her down. In book two she had decided to build an air ship that, with the help of the magical flash gold, will carry her away to a better and safer life. Part of the problem is that although her father created the flash gold Kali can only use it, not make more. If she is tracked down that information may very well get her killed. Cider, who came to her aid in the first volume, is still on hand but is trying to track down his brother's killer while keeping a protective eye on Kali.
The action is good, the machines are wonderful and the flash gold sounds like something we could all use a little bit of--as long as it was secret.
Digital copies of this are so inexpensive that there is no reason not to try a couple and judge for yourself. Visit Lindsay's web page and see what is upcoming. If you are a fledgling writer hoping to publish an ebook her site is a must.
Hunted, book #2 of the Flash Gold Chronicles by Lindsay Buroker was excellent. I mentioned the first book, Flash Gold, earlier. Although I still prefer the heroine in the Emperor's Edge series by Buroker, I will read all of the Flash Gold books that she writes.
The Flash Gold books are set in the Yukon which gives them a slight twist from most steampunk. Kali McAlister is trying to get away from a variety of people trying to track her down. In book two she had decided to build an air ship that, with the help of the magical flash gold, will carry her away to a better and safer life. Part of the problem is that although her father created the flash gold Kali can only use it, not make more. If she is tracked down that information may very well get her killed. Cider, who came to her aid in the first volume, is still on hand but is trying to track down his brother's killer while keeping a protective eye on Kali.
The action is good, the machines are wonderful and the flash gold sounds like something we could all use a little bit of--as long as it was secret.
Digital copies of this are so inexpensive that there is no reason not to try a couple and judge for yourself. Visit Lindsay's web page and see what is upcoming. If you are a fledgling writer hoping to publish an ebook her site is a must.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Quick Update!
Last night I completed Deadly Games by Lindsay Buroker. As you know I love The Emperor's Edge books. This book was not an exception. Now, my question is how soon can I get book 4 into my hot little Kindle.
Earlier this weekend I had finished Flash Gold the first book in a series set in the Yukon during the 1890's from the Flash Gold Chronicles also by Buroker. I have the second book, Hunted, downloaded but have not started it yet.
Of the two series I like the Emperor's Edge the best, mainly because I really feel a link to Amaranthe, the main character. Don't ask me why, I have no idea.
Next on my reading list has to be Charlotte and Emily: A Novel of the Brontes by Jude Morgan. Book Club is coming up on December second, about two and a half weeks. With Thanksgiving at my house in-between I need to start tonight. It sounds like a good read and I will post once our group has had a chance to discuss it.
Earlier this weekend I had finished Flash Gold the first book in a series set in the Yukon during the 1890's from the Flash Gold Chronicles also by Buroker. I have the second book, Hunted, downloaded but have not started it yet.
Of the two series I like the Emperor's Edge the best, mainly because I really feel a link to Amaranthe, the main character. Don't ask me why, I have no idea.
Next on my reading list has to be Charlotte and Emily: A Novel of the Brontes by Jude Morgan. Book Club is coming up on December second, about two and a half weeks. With Thanksgiving at my house in-between I need to start tonight. It sounds like a good read and I will post once our group has had a chance to discuss it.
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