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In the sun-scorched frontier desert, Charlie Norwood has earned her reputation as a fearsome bounty hunter specializing in goblin extermination. It's dirty work, but she, along with her ancient mech Rusty, are well-suited to it.
Her life takes a perilous turn when she unwittingly interrupts a covert gnomish warmechs, arcane machinery of war, in pursuit of an elusive elven arcanist. Thrust into a conspiracy that could upheave the delicate balance of power, Charlie must navigate a world of political intrigue, ancient rivalries, and mechanized mayhem. Unlikely alliances will be forged, and battle lines will be redrawn, as she uncovers secrets that could alter the fate of the world itself.
Her life takes a perilous turn when she unwittingly interrupts a covert gnomish warmechs, arcane machinery of war, in pursuit of an elusive elven arcanist. Thrust into a conspiracy that could upheave the delicate balance of power, Charlie must navigate a world of political intrigue, ancient rivalries, and mechanized mayhem. Unlikely alliances will be forged, and battle lines will be redrawn, as she uncovers secrets that could alter the fate of the world itself.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
417 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
July 21, 2024
Solid Subtle LitRPG
The characters really come out in the dialogue. You can see who Charlie and Clin are. The rpg parts are subtle, not in your face like and early 2000s HUD. Also, I saw what you did there with the name of the news paper... undying herald, solid tip of the hat to Dead Tired.
The characters really come out in the dialogue. You can see who Charlie and Clin are. The rpg parts are subtle, not in your face like and early 2000s HUD. Also, I saw what you did there with the name of the news paper... undying herald, solid tip of the hat to Dead Tired.
June 24, 2024
Good
Tried that after reading the two Dead Tired books which were excellent (and hélas, to continue). I'm not into mechwarriors at all, but despite that, had fun reading it. Feels like a western with a cyberpunk touch. Too bad it is not finished either.
Tried that after reading the two Dead Tired books which were excellent (and hélas, to continue). I'm not into mechwarriors at all, but despite that, had fun reading it. Feels like a western with a cyberpunk touch. Too bad it is not finished either.
October 9, 2024
Loved the Western setting and the characters, but this was a little action-heavy for my taste with just a bit more violence than I prefer. Still would very much like to read the next book in the series, though!
November 29, 2023
Real characters, excellent Worldbuilding, good story. I really hope there will be a book 2. I mean mechs and guns powered by magic, what more could you want?
September 17, 2024
Good read
Nice book with solid writing and storyline. Nothing too complicated but solid plot and good development. Really nice light entertaining read.
Nice book with solid writing and storyline. Nothing too complicated but solid plot and good development. Really nice light entertaining read.
February 9, 2026
That was fun. I like the sort of "cowboy-punk" setting, and I enjoy Charlie a lot.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews