Indigo

Dark Republic #2

by D.L. Young

INDIGO DIDN'T WANT TO CHOOSE A SIDE IN THE WAR...SO THEY CHOSE ONE FOR HER.

For over twenty years, Indigo Cruz has worked the markets of the Texas wastelands, hustling wares, cutting deals, and earning a hard-won reputation as a tough, shrewd trader. In a dangerous, brutal world, she's managed to carve out a comfortable, safe existence...

...until the day the Fundamentalist Church of Divine Wrath shows up on her turf, throwing her world into chaos.


Forced by the violent cult's leader to serve as a guide for a mysterious mission, Indigo finds herself trapped between factions warring for control of the Republic. But when she crosses paths with the runaway mind-reader Soledad Paz, will their chance meeting be the key to Indigo's survival or the final nail in her coffin?

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2017

About the author

D.L. Young is a Pushcart Prize nominee and winner of the Independent Press Award.

EMPIRE AND ASHES SERIES

War is coming...interstellar civil war

A conflict of unimaginable scale threatens to end ten thousand years of Realm primacy.

Desperate to avoid bloodshed across the Great Arm, the empire's top spymaster takes matters into his own hands, undertaking a secret high-risk gambit to save the peace.

Jeryn Lorsi, the spymaster's apprentice, is hardly ready for an operation of this importance. An ex-black marketeer turned spy, Jeryn's no hero.

But when tragedy strikes their peacekeeping mission, that's exactly what he'll have to become.

CYBERPUNK CITY SERIES

Sprawling megacities, rogue AIs, black market tech, modded mercenaries, and pulse-pounding stories filled with unexpected twists. If you love action-packed near-future thrillers, you won't want to miss this series!

DARK REPUBLIC SERIES

For fans of Mad Max-style futuristic thrillers. In the wastelands of the near-future, rival factions wage battles over territory and precious resources, killer drones fly overhead in search of prey, and everyday life is a desperate scramble for survival.

Reviews

[Bridgett Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 and what a ride so far. Set in the wasteland of a futuristic Texas, We follow Indigo Cruz, A trader that's crew is being held captive until she complies with the Fundies. This was a great book 2 and can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

[Austin Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant, I loved it! If you're a fan of dystopian science fiction, then you need this book in your life. The second installment of Young's Dark Republic series, this book takes place at roughly the same time as "Soledad," with the two stories converging masterfully during what is arguably the most emotionally-wrenching scene in the first book.
While there are many elements I could sing the praises of, I think what I'm coming to appreciate the most about these books is how the author can take characters who are initially despicable and somehow evoke sympathy from the reader by the end. Who would have thought I'd end up actually liking Prayer Donovan?
Well done, man. Keep 'em coming!

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the second time this week D.L. Young has caused me to stay up way later than I should have to finish one of his books. Once more the story pulls you in and will not let you out until you finish. I have to say I liked this book better then Soledad. In Indigo you really clear how dangerous it is to live in Texas. Unlike Soledad, Indigo did not grow up protected for her first 16 or 17 years. She understands just how dangerous it is out there, and when the time comes to choose sides you really see what she stands for.

[Gaye Lemm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

The second book was as good as the first. But I still need more details. For instance what started this mess?

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was even better than Soledad! I loved the characters and was surprised with the direction that the story is heading now. Definitely a worthwhile read -I am 100% ready and excited for the next book in the series!

[Aprel Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from DL Young

Indigo was even better than Soledad (which was fantastic). It takes place during the same timeline as the first book and really enhances the depth of an already well developed storyline. Great tie in with the first book at the end. I can't wait for the next book in this series.

[Chessy The Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indigo Cruz is a trader in the Republic, a very successful trader. The Fundamentalist Church of Divine Wrath, or Fundies as they are called by others, are staking out new territory and they need Indigo’s help. As a trader she knows how to stay off the Dallasites radar. To insure her compliance, they have captured her crew. Not knowing the purpose of the mission, she finds herself in the middle of a war for control of the Republic. Can she use this to her advantage and come out on the winning side? Will she be able to get her crew back? And, how does Soledad play into all of this?

Young’s second novel in the Dark Republic series, Indigo, neatly dovetails into the story of the first novel. While the first novel focused primarily on Don Flaco and his army, this book focuses on the Reverend Zachariah Wright and the Fundies along the same timeline. It is a well written, fast paced novel. This futuristic, post-apocalyptic tale is gritty and full of hard characters. Young’s world building skills are such that you can vividly imagine every detail.

I highly recommend this series and can hardly wait for the next installment.

5 out of 5 stars.

I received this book for free from the author for review consideration. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.

[John R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A worthy follow-up to Soledad, this book continues and develops the story and some of the characters of the warring factions in a dystopian Texas.

Although the book is complete in itself, the end is left open for what I assume will be a third and final book - I look forward to it.

[Adam Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

DL Young has created a realistic world set in a dystopian vision of Texas; one that relies on its own fields of natural gas and oil. Indigo, the narrator and trader by profession, takes a little warming up to but you soon find yourself on her side.

There are twists and turns that make “Indigo” a successful action thriller, with tense moments that ramp up as we get nearer the end, linked by quieter, introspective moments.

If I could add an extra .5 I would!

Full review on Cultured Vultures: https://culturedvultures.com/indigo-b...

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indigo

I like this character who is a trader in this world. She gets involved in many adventures while being captive by the fundies.
Now for the third book. So far no romance which would be nice. Still, a good read.

[Dinnl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took a bit longer to get into it, but enjoyed it. I was happy to see Solidad making an appearance, too.

[Alysha DeShaé · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing! While some of the descriptions were a bit graphic, it really helped set the scenes. I did like the cross-over with Soledad. The books take place across the same time frame rather than sequentially. They meet up at the end, though, and now I'm really excited for the third book!