Sword's Edge Chronicles
Science fiction with an epic fantasy feel
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The portal has long closed—severing ties to the aliens who had brought them to this planet. But for the Teldheri people, the consequences of complacency have only just begun. |
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- Sword's Edge (book one)
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- Children of the Enaisi (book two)
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- Laws and Prophecies (book three)
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- The Reluctant King (book four)
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- Ranger's Heart (book five) Now Available!
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- Sword's Edge Chronicles - Omnibus Edition
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This prequel of the Sword's Edge Chronicles takes place over 1000 years before Sword's Edge
Avadhron, a brave and skeptical leader, must face the harsh reality of their dying world.
Some have given in to despair and others turn to violence, but when a long-dormant portal suddenly activates, a glimmer of hope appears in the form of an alien offering a new chance at life on a distant planet.
As Avadhron's secret dreams become a foretelling of a new beginning, he must lead his people into the unknown and learn to adapt in the wilderness of this new world.
But with survival comes a price, and Avadhron must make difficult choices that will test his loyalty and courage.
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Elyria Map for Unlikely Prophet
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"This is the heart-stopping history of how those who would become the Rangers and the people they defend came to their world even as their former planet was in her death throes and of their initial meeting with the mysterious Enaisi. The characters are interesting, complex individuals, and King makes her readers care about them and want to learn more of their story." |
Ripped from her home—
—thrown into a treacherous world.
Fifteen year old Tam is caught in a web of schemes to eliminate her family.
Tragedy strikes—
Tam's world shatters.
Devastated by loss, but with determination burning in her heart, she embarks on a perilous quest, aided by a mysterious alien relic. Will this brave girl triumph or will the relentless killers on her trail bring her downfall?
This captivating story blends peril, intrigue, and adventure into a book you won't be able to put down.
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"[King has] created a setting that is primarily Fantasy (Rangers, Psychic Powers, Nobility, etc.) and partially SF. (Nope, not saying why. Read the book.) So I guess, in a way, it's reverse Star Wars, except that it takes place on one planet.
"Fantasy and sci-fi lovers will enjoy this novel wholeheartedly, as will those who like coming-of-age tales... Anyone looking for a female-led book that does not browbeat men will also want this book, too, as Tam never thinks herself better than the men around her. In fact, she often thinks the opposite, and thus she tries to prove herself their equal...even when that is impossible.
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The world is changing—
—too fast.
Changes to tradition and law bring chaotic unrest amidst worries over traitors on the run and murdering bandits eluding capture.
Mysteries of the past are revealed...
...secrets of the present are brought to light.
Can their world survive even more changes? One person holds the key to reopening the portal, closed for half a millennium. But what lies on the other side? Is it even safe to consider opening it?
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"Fans of L.S. King and anyone who loved Sword's Edge will devour this second book in the series. It is impossible not to fall into the novel and want more, as the world and characters linger long after the final chapter...
"This is an excellent book indeed. The characters are soundly crafted, and I soon found myself pulling for the protagonists and roundly cursing the villains. The society is complex and intriguing; the action scenes are detailed and well described. I look forward to reading the rest of this fine series."
"Children of the Enaisi has a beautiful high concept with a mysterious past of lost technology and ancient secrets. A fresh new take on Rangers that fans of classic pulp fantasy will love." |
The comfort of law and tradition...
The fear of prophecy—
And the change it will usher in. Alcandhor must choose between the two. Either decision brings life or death consequences for himself and others, and a fundamental shift in the lives of his people.
Corruption, treason, and betrayal...
Even among Alcandhor's kin and close friends.
Can he survive? Will he even have the chance to accept or deny the calling awaiting him?
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"As noted before, fans of Andre Norton and The Lord of the Rings will be thoroughly entertained by Laws and Prophecies; it builds a world as deep as Tolkien's, yet it brings in tropes those familiar with Norton like and wish to see in modern fiction more."
King set the flame to high and cooked with grease....The tension in Laws and Prophecies is so thick you can cut it with a knife. There is always something going on and it's not always above board... You're never really sure where things or going to go or how they’re going to end up and King seeks to have a much more solid understanding of the Law of Unintended Consequences than her characters would prefer her to. |
Maradhor and his new bride flee for their lives, pursued by his former clan who have now become their enemies. With the treacherous mountains looming ahead and the harsh winter weather closing in, their only hope of salvation lay in crossing the distant Great River.
But even as they struggle towards safety, Alcandhor faces his own troubles back home. Forced to take the throne in order to protect Maradhor, he now confronts the terrifying possibility that his friends may have fallen into peril and are beyond his reach.
As he grapples with the weight of his newfound kingship, his ex-wife returns, demanding to be made queen or else she will take away his beloved daughter.
To add to the turmoil, the return of the Enaisi, a mysterious and powerful alien race, throws their society into even greater chaos.
And just when it seemed like things can't get any more complicated, Alcandhor also has to contend with a band of scheming nobles, each vying for his favor and with their own hidden agendas. If they feel threatened, how far will they go to protect their interests? Assassination?
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Ranger Chief Haladhon is known as a notorious rake, with no intentions of ever settling down.
But when he is sent to the far province of Tathelon on a delicate mission to arbitrate a difficult matter, he meets an enigmatic lass who ignites a fire within him like no other.
Despite his best efforts to resist, he finds himself falling for her. But as their feelings deepen, Haladhon's past threatens to destroy any chance of a future with the one person who has captured his heart.
Can he overcome his demons and fight for the love he never thought he deserved?
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If you haven't yet bought
Sword's Edge, Children of the Enaisi, and Laws and Prophecies,
they are now available in an ebook omnibus edition!
Thanks to:
Dr. Jonathan Crofts, who patiently waded through my questions and tried valiantly to keep me from breaking the laws of physics when beginning this series. Without him, the technology of this world would be much diminished.
Thank you, Jon—I owe you so much!
