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The Thunder Path
One criminal. One mission. One last chance to rewrite her legend.
Luna Estrada was six when her village was attacked by the alien Tal’ki. Her home was destroyed, her parents killed, and she was dragged off to the deep north.
Eleven years later, she returns to the human settlements, scarred, but alive, the only human to ever walk amongst the Tal'ki and survive. Now wanted as a criminal across the desert bands, Luna’s legend has grown wilder than truth.
When humanity’s crops begin to fail, the military give her one impossible swing from the noose for her crimes… or lead an expedition back into Tal’ki territory in search of the secret that could save them all.
The greatest obstacle they The Thunder Path.
For the humans, it’s an inhospitable stretch of land. For the Tal’ki, it is a sacred rite of passage. For Luna, it is a part of her life she’d rather forget.Among soldiers, schemers, and shadows from her old life, Luna must decide who she can trust, and whether survival is worth more than freedom.
The Thunder Path is a science fantasy western of grit, survival, and cosmic magic—perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Skyward, Pierce Brown's Red Rising, and The Mandalorian.
Luna Estrada was six when her village was attacked by the alien Tal’ki. Her home was destroyed, her parents killed, and she was dragged off to the deep north.
Eleven years later, she returns to the human settlements, scarred, but alive, the only human to ever walk amongst the Tal'ki and survive. Now wanted as a criminal across the desert bands, Luna’s legend has grown wilder than truth.
When humanity’s crops begin to fail, the military give her one impossible swing from the noose for her crimes… or lead an expedition back into Tal’ki territory in search of the secret that could save them all.
The greatest obstacle they The Thunder Path.
For the humans, it’s an inhospitable stretch of land. For the Tal’ki, it is a sacred rite of passage. For Luna, it is a part of her life she’d rather forget.Among soldiers, schemers, and shadows from her old life, Luna must decide who she can trust, and whether survival is worth more than freedom.
The Thunder Path is a science fantasy western of grit, survival, and cosmic magic—perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Skyward, Pierce Brown's Red Rising, and The Mandalorian.
430 pages, Paperback
Published September 20, 2025
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About the author
Lincoln Law
11 books12 followersLincoln Law began writing books at the age of 13 after a writing task for English class got out of hand.
In the intervening years, he has written no less than 25 novels.
He graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and History, and a Bachelor of Communication (Media Production). He now lives in Melbourne.
His debut foray into self-publishing is his novel, A Crown of Blood (released April 11, 2022), which was shortlisted in 2017 for Hardie Grant Egmont’s Ampersand Prize.
In the intervening years, he has written no less than 25 novels.
He graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and History, and a Bachelor of Communication (Media Production). He now lives in Melbourne.
His debut foray into self-publishing is his novel, A Crown of Blood (released April 11, 2022), which was shortlisted in 2017 for Hardie Grant Egmont’s Ampersand Prize.
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September 2, 2025
Lincoln Law does an amazing job in writing this scifi western novel, it had that element that I was hoping for and enjoyed how it was used to tell the story. The characters worked well in this universe and felt like they were supposed to and was invested in the fantasy adventure in this. The characters had a strong element that worked in this universe and worked well in this universe. Lincoln Law was able to create something that I was looking for and enjoyed the blend of scifi, fantasy and western into a perfect concept.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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