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The Aztec Chronicles #4
Warrior Beast
Back in Miztli’s village, his family was worried, wondering about him and his life, concerned for his wellbeing. To send him word or hope to receive word back cost more than the simple miners could afford. However, the news, when received, was anything but favorable. Chantli’s father had nothing good to say about his former apprentice, and was not above claiming bad behavior and damage caused, hinting that the boy was an outlaw now, entangled with the criminal elements of the Great Capital.
Elotl, Miztli’s older brother and a restless troublemaker, bored and resenting his villager’s life anyway, refused to believe the rumors, and when the opportunity to sneak away and head for the distant capital of the Aztecs presented itself, he grabbed it with both hands, not prepared for the impact the Great Capital would have on him, or the challenges it would readily hurl his way.
In the meanwhile, the southern valleys to the west of Miztli’s original village managed to awake Tenochtitlan interest. The brewing war between local powers resulted in a plea for help that the Aztec Capital received favorably. Miztli’s knowledge of southern tongues, brought to the Emperor’s attention by the irrepressible Ahuitzotl, had him embroidered in the spying business once again. A seemingly simple mission of eavesdropping on the foreign delegation inside Tenochtitlan Palace turned out to be a whirlwind of dangers when gone out of hand, having him fighting or fleeing most unexpected surroundings, the imperial zoo full of caged jaguars and pumas being only one of the bizarre locations.
Elotl, Miztli’s older brother and a restless troublemaker, bored and resenting his villager’s life anyway, refused to believe the rumors, and when the opportunity to sneak away and head for the distant capital of the Aztecs presented itself, he grabbed it with both hands, not prepared for the impact the Great Capital would have on him, or the challenges it would readily hurl his way.
In the meanwhile, the southern valleys to the west of Miztli’s original village managed to awake Tenochtitlan interest. The brewing war between local powers resulted in a plea for help that the Aztec Capital received favorably. Miztli’s knowledge of southern tongues, brought to the Emperor’s attention by the irrepressible Ahuitzotl, had him embroidered in the spying business once again. A seemingly simple mission of eavesdropping on the foreign delegation inside Tenochtitlan Palace turned out to be a whirlwind of dangers when gone out of hand, having him fighting or fleeing most unexpected surroundings, the imperial zoo full of caged jaguars and pumas being only one of the bizarre locations.
425 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 26, 2017
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About the author
Zoe Saadia
32 books331 followersZoe Saadia is the author of several novels of pre-Columbian Americas. From the architects of the Aztec Empire to the founders of the Iroquois Great League, from the towering pyramids of the Mexican Valley to the longhouses of the Great Lakes, her novels bring long-forgotten history, cultures and people to life, tracing pivotal events that brought about the greatness of North and Mesoamerica.
Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all. Both Americas had an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came in contact with the rest of the world.
So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered', not yet. Maybe not ever :-)
Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all. Both Americas had an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came in contact with the rest of the world.
So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered', not yet. Maybe not ever :-)
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
June 9, 2017
I keep enjoying this series, the way these books combine seeming historical accuracy with the fast-paced adventures of maturing teens, never slaking or slowing its pace, yet giving so much detail and feel of the 15th century Tenochtitlan and its surroundings, politics, day-to-day life, nobles, commoners, villagers from far away provinces, warriors and priests, temple duties, school interaction, palace's life and now spies and the organized crime of the poorer districts that this fourth book introduced into the already complicated situation and lives of the characters.
The afterword was as good as always, very helpful and forthcoming on explanations and pieces of possibly missing information.
Hope the fifth book lives up to the set standard as well.
The afterword was as good as always, very helpful and forthcoming on explanations and pieces of possibly missing information.
Hope the fifth book lives up to the set standard as well.
June 19, 2017
Just when I think her writing could not be any better, Zoe raises the bar another notch with her newest book in the Aztec Chronicles series. This was probably the most thrilling and vivid of her books, and her characters vibrantly came to life as one became more immersed in this book. Unless my memory fails me, this is the first time the author has left us with a cliff-hanger ending. Waiting for the next book in the series will not be easy.
May 31, 2017
I admit I waited for this fourth installment, as now I'll be waiting for the promised fifth one. Love these characters and the way they keep surprising me time after time (especially Tlemilli and Miztli, what a twist in the end, knowing Tlemilli I should have seen it coming, but I didn't). Also the man of Texcoco fascinates me to no end! Hope there is more on him in the book 5.
June 17, 2017
Woe, what a ride! That book was even better than its predecessors, getting more complicated on politics, and with the whole spying activity and the organized crime at the wharves and the conquered Tlatelolco. The Warrior Beast man of Texcoco certainly answered all my expectations and then some! Loved Miztli's development as well - he was certainly hastened into 'growing up' in that Aztec Capital, by his wild love-interest as well (not always easy-to-handle 'princess').
Can't wait for the book 5
Can't wait for the book 5
October 13, 2017
Warrior Beast (The Aztec Chronicles Book 4 by Zoe Saadia, is a brilliant series that brings a lost civilization increasingly to life. If you like, I believe you may start hear, since Saadia includes a succinct forward, but don't blame me if you rush out and by the others so you read these books in chronological order. This time, spying and terror and... you get the idea. Mitzli, one of the most endearing characters in this series, is back home, but too deeply embroiled in affairs in the capital to be safe there. War between local powers is coming, says a plea for help that sent to the Aztec Capital. Miztli’s knowledge of southern tongues, brought to the Emperor’s attention by the irrepressible Ahuitzotl, soon causes him to be enmeshed in the spy game one again. He's tapped to eavesdrop on a foreign delegation inside Tenochtitlan Palace which leads to his increasing danger,flight, and an imperial zoo full of caged jaguars. These books unfailing show me now worlds, new places, new modes of thought. Absorbing.
September 15, 2017
Warrior Beast (The Aztec Chronicles Book 4) Kindle Edition
by Zoe Saadia
I love this series so much - wonderfully written and a must-read for anyone.
Warrior Beast is a brilliant addition to this series.
Highly recommended.
by Zoe Saadia
I love this series so much - wonderfully written and a must-read for anyone.
Warrior Beast is a brilliant addition to this series.
Highly recommended.
December 3, 2017
good, the action only steps up. Off to the read the book 5
April 24, 2021
Liking the Unlikable
Finally got to finish this book and ready to get to the next and last in this series! I’m amazed at Zoe Saadia’s ability to develop even unlikable characters into someone I hope to succeed! Zoe has a great talent to allow a reader to grow into a like/love relationship with people in the book, rather than simply telling us what to think of them. Her extensive research of the setting of the book is apparent in the details. Another great book by a great author!
Finally got to finish this book and ready to get to the next and last in this series! I’m amazed at Zoe Saadia’s ability to develop even unlikable characters into someone I hope to succeed! Zoe has a great talent to allow a reader to grow into a like/love relationship with people in the book, rather than simply telling us what to think of them. Her extensive research of the setting of the book is apparent in the details. Another great book by a great author!
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