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Edward Wallace solves problems for people, from noisy neighbors to prides of flying tigers eating valuable livestock. This time, the problem is a claim-jumping Dragon squatting on a silver mine - and offering to pay the owner more than the mine is worth for the privilege of not working it. The Dragon would be losing money on the deal... and Dragons never, ever lose money.
- GenresShort Stories
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 28, 2014
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July 13, 2014
There I was, wanting something to read, but not ready to tackle a full novel. I went prowling through my ebook library in search of a light snack, and there, waiting in my new-books-downloaded section, I found this delightful treat. It's not a major work, nor a long one, but it's a delicious little mental palate cleanser. A nice little nosh between meals.
This tale contains many of the tropes of steampunk that evoke the usual techno-retro feel, but it also tosses some classic fantasy elements into the mix along with a hefty dose of modern sensibility. It's a refreshing, crunchy-tasty mix. Perfect for snacking.
The title is a play on words. The theme of possession defines the plot, and a mine is the object of contentious ownership. The owner, determined to see his claim worked, refuses to compromise with an interloper who sets up shop on the site. He would rather hire an experienced gunhand to settle the issue with bullets and blood than give an inch in negotiating a compromise. Chaos ensues.
I won't tell you how it ends. Go buy it and read it.
ps: "Hearts Before Diamonds," by the same author, is another great short steampunk-meets-full-fantasy mashup.
This tale contains many of the tropes of steampunk that evoke the usual techno-retro feel, but it also tosses some classic fantasy elements into the mix along with a hefty dose of modern sensibility. It's a refreshing, crunchy-tasty mix. Perfect for snacking.
The title is a play on words. The theme of possession defines the plot, and a mine is the object of contentious ownership. The owner, determined to see his claim worked, refuses to compromise with an interloper who sets up shop on the site. He would rather hire an experienced gunhand to settle the issue with bullets and blood than give an inch in negotiating a compromise. Chaos ensues.
I won't tell you how it ends. Go buy it and read it.
ps: "Hearts Before Diamonds," by the same author, is another great short steampunk-meets-full-fantasy mashup.
July 8, 2016
(Spoiler ahead) I liked the story concept and the steampunk details very much. The end though was a bit rushed up, suddenly the dragons are humans and I had no idea on why they acted the way they did, a scene or more in the Dragon's POV so the reader would know more about their way of dealing with irrational humans (I also didn't see a good reason for the humans to attack them no matter how much money was offered to them) would have made the story in my opinion more understandable and interesting.
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December 27, 2015
Fun story, with dragons and Civil War vets. I recommend all Bryan Fields writings
and only wish they were longer. I love cats and dragons, and he does both with elan. I don't game, but that adds to the trilogy.
and only wish they were longer. I love cats and dragons, and he does both with elan. I don't game, but that adds to the trilogy.
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