Stranger of Tempest
A rip-roaring tale of mercenaries and mages
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4.3 • 55 Ratings
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
Lynx is a mercenary with a sense of honour; a dying breed in the Riven Kingdom. Failed by the nation he served and weary of the skirmishes that plague the continent's principalities, he walks the land in search of purpose. He wants for little so bodyguard work keeps his belly full and his mage-gun loaded. It might never bring a man fame or wealth, but he's not forced to rely on others or kill without cause.
Little could compel Lynx to join a mercenary company, but he won't turn his back on a kidnapped girl. At least the job seems simple enough; the mercenaries less stupid and vicious than most he's met over the years.
So long as there are no surprises or hidden agendas along the way, it should work out fine.
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Praise for Stranger of Tempest
'The most satisfying thing I've read in a long time. Exceeded expectations that weren't even that low and scratched all my itches. Felt like i needed a cigarette afterwards - it was that good.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Stranger of Tempest drew me in from the beginning, it has such a brilliant opening! One of the best I've read! It was at that moment that I knew I was going to enjoy this book, it cracked me up and intrigued me.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Stranger of Tempest is a fast paced, fun read with memorable characters that you want to know more about! It's a brilliant blend of humour, action, magic, adventure, and more. I can't wait for the next book! I'm so excited to see where this is all going to go!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A great rip-roaring take, in the style of Dungeons and Dragons. The characters are real and some are likable while others downright despicable. Loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dark humor and mayhem are the order of the day in Lloyd's enjoyable epic fantasy series launch. Interwoven multiple point-of-view characters and timelines immerse the reader immediately in the action, while allowing for gradual revelations about the world and greater context. Soldier and occasional mercenary Lynx brings both muscle and strategic skills to the Cards, a merc team led by commanders Anatin and Payl. The book opens with a rescue gone awry that gets the Cards in trouble with the religious Knights-Charnel, and soon the mercenaries are fleeing a number of dangerous enemies. Lynx was an increasingly reluctant participant in the wars of conquest of his native nation, So Han, and this history lends depth to his character. Lloyd (the Twilight Reign series) makes good use of limited magic, mostly in the form of creatively deadly weapons, and the detailed battle scenes will keep readers engaged, even when the pace falters a little in the final third of the book.
Customer Reviews
Lost me
My interest slowly faded and I gave up at 49 percent of the book. Not sure what could be done to make the book better but I am happy to quit reading it.
Boring
Endless scenes of talking and no action which is weird for a book concerning mercenaries. No real depth to any of the characters. The author has the annoying tendency to describe every minute detail which equals a lot of fluff