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The First Beaufont #3
The Misplaced Warrior
Gen Beaufont has quickly made some powerful enemies.
The Commissioner of Los Angeles wants her dead.
Since killing her might get him in trouble, he’s decided to resort to other means.
When Gen is framed for a crime she didn’t commit, she finds herself in a dangerous game.
Not only does she have to prove her innocence, but she’s got to dig up evidence on the Commissioner—showing that he’s the villain behind all the major crimes in Los Angeles. But Charlie Sloane is already one step ahead, planning the biggest attack on the city yet.
Gen has to get out of jail.
She needs to clear her name.
And then, this medieval warrior must discover the truth.
What she learns will change everything. She won’t know who to trust, but she will need help to stop the Commissioner for good.
Can Gen Beaufont expose the mastermind behind the corruption and save Los Angeles from the brink of chaos?
Or will the criminals lurking in the shadows take over, unleashing an evil so rampant that it could consume not just the city, but the entire world?
Scroll up and click 'Buy Now' or 'Read for Free' (Kindle Unlimited) to grab your copy of The Misplaced Warrior today and get ready—this story is action-packed!
The Commissioner of Los Angeles wants her dead.
Since killing her might get him in trouble, he’s decided to resort to other means.
When Gen is framed for a crime she didn’t commit, she finds herself in a dangerous game.
Not only does she have to prove her innocence, but she’s got to dig up evidence on the Commissioner—showing that he’s the villain behind all the major crimes in Los Angeles. But Charlie Sloane is already one step ahead, planning the biggest attack on the city yet.
Gen has to get out of jail.
She needs to clear her name.
And then, this medieval warrior must discover the truth.
What she learns will change everything. She won’t know who to trust, but she will need help to stop the Commissioner for good.
Can Gen Beaufont expose the mastermind behind the corruption and save Los Angeles from the brink of chaos?
Or will the criminals lurking in the shadows take over, unleashing an evil so rampant that it could consume not just the city, but the entire world?
Scroll up and click 'Buy Now' or 'Read for Free' (Kindle Unlimited) to grab your copy of The Misplaced Warrior today and get ready—this story is action-packed!
- GenresFantasy
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2024
306 people are currently reading
32 people want to read
About the author
Sarah Noffke
232 books1,478 followersSarah Noffke is a prolific USA Today Best-Selling Author, who writes YA and NA science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and urban fantasy. Most of her stories draw on her experiences living on the West Coast, growing up in Texas or traveling the world.
Her passion for art, culture and literature drives her to create stories that are full of whimsey, humor and philosophy. Her books appeal to readers who enjoy an escape, a bit of magic mixed with science and the unexpected--like a dragon who tells bad jokes and has a video game addiction, but fights for justice.
Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Amazon. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch and Italian.
To stay up to date with Sarah, please visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter: www.sarahnoffke.com
For a complete list of books by Sarah and a suggested reading order, please see: www.sarahnoffke.com/reading-guide/
Her passion for art, culture and literature drives her to create stories that are full of whimsey, humor and philosophy. Her books appeal to readers who enjoy an escape, a bit of magic mixed with science and the unexpected--like a dragon who tells bad jokes and has a video game addiction, but fights for justice.
Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Amazon. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch and Italian.
To stay up to date with Sarah, please visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter: www.sarahnoffke.com
For a complete list of books by Sarah and a suggested reading order, please see: www.sarahnoffke.com/reading-guide/
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July 7, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this third book of The First Beaufont series.
Gen and Emperor are going through hard times right now. They know that the boss of the Rogue Riders, Dwayne Stone, is doing everything possible to rid himself of them.
Gen doesn't understand why he hates them so much, but is doing everything possible to keep her place with the Riders, despite the seemingly impossible tasks he keeps setting her.
Gen also knows that Commissioner Charlie Sloane is behind the worst of the crimes happening throughout Los Angeles and, also, the efforts to have her accused and imprisoned for a grand felony, that would have her locked away in the House of Fourteen's Prison.
But, when they discover that Charlie
is going to use a piece of stolen Magitech, in order to change the thinking processes of all the people of the City, they know that, no matter what, they have to stop him.
Luckily for them, they have great friends, and family members, willing to advise them, and point them in the right direction.
I have to admit that I'm finding it hard, having to wait between books, for the next one to arrive. I've got so used to being able to read a complete series, with all the books completed, that I'm not used to having to wait.
Luckily for me, and all the many fans of Sarah Noffke's books, she's an amazing writer, who can almost churn out books on demand - I'm joking, of course - but Sarah does her best to not keep us waiting for TOO long, in between books! Lol
I told her the other day that I really want to reread every single book that she's published, once more but, due to an ever growing TBR pile, it's impossible right now, so I'll just have to keep waiting, like everyone else, for the next book of this great series to come out, which is Book Four: The Medieval Misfit', which she has planned to publish on the 9th of August - not too long to wait! Lol
So, now I've finished this, I'm back on to my TBR pile, where I'm trying to read every single one of Martha Carr's books - a seemingly unending task, as she's as prolific a writer as Sarah is! Lol
But I'm determined, so I'm off to start reading Book One of Goth Drow Unleashed: 'Strange and Unusual'.
Once I have, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
Gen and Emperor are going through hard times right now. They know that the boss of the Rogue Riders, Dwayne Stone, is doing everything possible to rid himself of them.
Gen doesn't understand why he hates them so much, but is doing everything possible to keep her place with the Riders, despite the seemingly impossible tasks he keeps setting her.
Gen also knows that Commissioner Charlie Sloane is behind the worst of the crimes happening throughout Los Angeles and, also, the efforts to have her accused and imprisoned for a grand felony, that would have her locked away in the House of Fourteen's Prison.
But, when they discover that Charlie
is going to use a piece of stolen Magitech, in order to change the thinking processes of all the people of the City, they know that, no matter what, they have to stop him.
Luckily for them, they have great friends, and family members, willing to advise them, and point them in the right direction.
I have to admit that I'm finding it hard, having to wait between books, for the next one to arrive. I've got so used to being able to read a complete series, with all the books completed, that I'm not used to having to wait.
Luckily for me, and all the many fans of Sarah Noffke's books, she's an amazing writer, who can almost churn out books on demand - I'm joking, of course - but Sarah does her best to not keep us waiting for TOO long, in between books! Lol
I told her the other day that I really want to reread every single book that she's published, once more but, due to an ever growing TBR pile, it's impossible right now, so I'll just have to keep waiting, like everyone else, for the next book of this great series to come out, which is Book Four: The Medieval Misfit', which she has planned to publish on the 9th of August - not too long to wait! Lol
So, now I've finished this, I'm back on to my TBR pile, where I'm trying to read every single one of Martha Carr's books - a seemingly unending task, as she's as prolific a writer as Sarah is! Lol
But I'm determined, so I'm off to start reading Book One of Goth Drow Unleashed: 'Strange and Unusual'.
Once I have, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
July 8, 2024
Monologues for $500, Please…
Now bear in mind that I gave this book 5 stars for very good reasons which I’ll get to in a moment, after I tease our author gently: there are several sections where Sarah’s love for the character comes through as a repetition reaffirming Gen’s resolve, monologues, if you will. It’s kinda sweet, actually.
But this episode really stands out for how it ties everything together. There have been several, and one in particular, points in the storyline that didn’t seem to fit, and we finally learn that Gen was paying attention the entire time and now it all makes sense.
Beyond that, Sarah shares some beautiful thoughts and descriptions of her own in Gen and Emporers’ musings:
“…every hero needs a villain to fight. We don’t grow in the presence of rainbows. We delight in them. But a hero evolves in the storms. It’s in learning how to navigate through treacherous winds that legends are born.”
“And that is the difference between heroes and villains. The first truly loves themselves, whereas the latter truly loathes themselves.” “You’re right,” she said. “Which is why we must be understanding to the criminals of the world. They’re in pain. They are battling themselves.”
And finally:
They may be compassionate to the evil ones out there, but that didn’t mean they’d allow them to harm the innocent.
Or as an old mentor of mine was fond of saying: “Being loving, and harmless does not mean being a doormat.”
Now bear in mind that I gave this book 5 stars for very good reasons which I’ll get to in a moment, after I tease our author gently: there are several sections where Sarah’s love for the character comes through as a repetition reaffirming Gen’s resolve, monologues, if you will. It’s kinda sweet, actually.
But this episode really stands out for how it ties everything together. There have been several, and one in particular, points in the storyline that didn’t seem to fit, and we finally learn that Gen was paying attention the entire time and now it all makes sense.
Beyond that, Sarah shares some beautiful thoughts and descriptions of her own in Gen and Emporers’ musings:
“…every hero needs a villain to fight. We don’t grow in the presence of rainbows. We delight in them. But a hero evolves in the storms. It’s in learning how to navigate through treacherous winds that legends are born.”
“And that is the difference between heroes and villains. The first truly loves themselves, whereas the latter truly loathes themselves.” “You’re right,” she said. “Which is why we must be understanding to the criminals of the world. They’re in pain. They are battling themselves.”
And finally:
They may be compassionate to the evil ones out there, but that didn’t mean they’d allow them to harm the innocent.
Or as an old mentor of mine was fond of saying: “Being loving, and harmless does not mean being a doormat.”
July 15, 2024
OMG! I could not put this down. Gen and Emperor have definitely made enemies and now they are turning on her and trying to set up her up to take the fall. Now they may not be from this century but they are not stupid enough to fall for this baloney and neither are their friends but they must let it play out and let the chips fall so that they can sort out who is actually involved. This warrior and her dragon may be misplaced and not from this century but she will stand up and fight for the people of LA and with a little help from their friends, save the day and move on to the next problem.
July 21, 2024
3 books - 4 days of entertainment
Like the first two books in the series this was a compelling read that made it very hard to take time out to study.
Thankfully the 4th in the series is still a couple or three weeks away so I might get some study done in the meantime.
Also - probably need to clean up the house a bit - ooh, look, a book...
Like the first two books in the series this was a compelling read that made it very hard to take time out to study.
Thankfully the 4th in the series is still a couple or three weeks away so I might get some study done in the meantime.
Also - probably need to clean up the house a bit - ooh, look, a book...
September 23, 2024
One down, another to go
Gen and her friends are working on figuring out who killed the police commissioner and what the new one is trying to accomplish by framing her for a crime she did not commit. They will also need to find out his new plans for Los Angeles and stop him. I enjoy all the Beaufont series and always look forward to more of their stories.
Gen and her friends are working on figuring out who killed the police commissioner and what the new one is trying to accomplish by framing her for a crime she did not commit. They will also need to find out his new plans for Los Angeles and stop him. I enjoy all the Beaufont series and always look forward to more of their stories.
October 3, 2024
The Misplaced Warrior book 3
Sarah you are off on a rolicing good start again. Gen and Emperor are doing a bang up job. Your writing has deep meaning and is thought provoking . I loved how you included a very special person in to help save the day. No alerts from me. Read the book I dare you to enjoy it. I did.
Sarah you are off on a rolicing good start again. Gen and Emperor are doing a bang up job. Your writing has deep meaning and is thought provoking . I loved how you included a very special person in to help save the day. No alerts from me. Read the book I dare you to enjoy it. I did.
September 2, 2025
Fantastic series!!!
Congratulations to Sarah Noffke and Michael Anderle for this amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such interesting and exciting authors who not only write intelligently but also provide top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
Congratulations to Sarah Noffke and Michael Anderle for this amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such interesting and exciting authors who not only write intelligently but also provide top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
July 7, 2024
Great dragon and story
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that She never stops writing. Her books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that She never stops writing. Her books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
August 21, 2024
As usual, villains fall flat on their face
This part of the life story is a developmental step in why Gen and General are here and now. Also, what part they will play in protecting not just LA.
This part of the life story is a developmental step in why Gen and General are here and now. Also, what part they will play in protecting not just LA.
September 3, 2024
Yet another excellent instalment
What a wonderful tale old mets new with amazing wonderful twists and turns. Can’t wait for next instalment. Highly recommend all the Beaufort series so come join in the fun. Woo hoo next please
What a wonderful tale old mets new with amazing wonderful twists and turns. Can’t wait for next instalment. Highly recommend all the Beaufort series so come join in the fun. Woo hoo next please
October 30, 2024
Heroes and Villains and! Magic Tech
How.does a girl.from the past save.LA from evil magic tech. One step at a time. Gen is learning a lot over a short time. Emperor her Dragon is helping her along with Jack and Malissa.
How.does a girl.from the past save.LA from evil magic tech. One step at a time. Gen is learning a lot over a short time. Emperor her Dragon is helping her along with Jack and Malissa.
October 4, 2025
The Plot Thickens
Ben and Emperor continue their work toward recognition as fully accredited Rogue Riders. They uncover a plot tracing back all the way to the newly appointed Commissioner and further l
Ben and Emperor continue their work toward recognition as fully accredited Rogue Riders. They uncover a plot tracing back all the way to the newly appointed Commissioner and further l
July 17, 2024
Wow
So much happening in this one! Gen and her dragon are in for so many twists and turns in this one!
So much happening in this one! Gen and her dragon are in for so many twists and turns in this one!
July 28, 2024
Great story
I have enjoyed this continued story of the first Beaufont where she came out of her time to save Los Angeles and her citizens.
I have enjoyed this continued story of the first Beaufont where she came out of her time to save Los Angeles and her citizens.
January 28, 2025
Puerile, repetitive predictable pap
The headline said it all. There is no more to be said, but the review states that I need 8 more words.
The headline said it all. There is no more to be said, but the review states that I need 8 more words.
November 21, 2025
A series definitely worth reading.
November 3, 2024
I enjoyed the Story line, and that she is such a 'kick-ass' women, however I really find some of the constant repeating of background, how much she loves family, it just feels like I sped through/tried to skip this constant 'refrain' in almost every chapter. I have to say if this continues in next book I may not be able to get to the end. It felt like 'fillers' to make the book meet number of 'words' requirement which is frustrating when you just want to read and get into the story.
The base story lines a great, just stop all this 'filler' info all the time please.................
The base story lines a great, just stop all this 'filler' info all the time please.................
September 9, 2024
Commissioner Charlie Slone wants Gen Beaufont out of his way so he can control Los Angeles. He can’t kill her, so he plans to frame her for larceny and thief.
Bellumferrum is a very cool, useful object/weapon. But I could have done without the pages and chapters of fluff between taking out the transmitters. Though it did allow me to skim past it and finish the book faster. Also, what were the other cities around LA doing while this was all happening?
Fave scenes: Bermuda’s creatures, Live defending Gen to Dwayne, the bookworm and destroying the fourth tower.
Bellumferrum is a very cool, useful object/weapon. But I could have done without the pages and chapters of fluff between taking out the transmitters. Though it did allow me to skim past it and finish the book faster. Also, what were the other cities around LA doing while this was all happening?
Fave scenes: Bermuda’s creatures, Live defending Gen to Dwayne, the bookworm and destroying the fourth tower.
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