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Adventures of Baron Von Monocle #3
The Fight for Rislandia: Book Three of the Adventures of Baron Von Monocle
Overrun by enemy forces... ...Rislandia has no hope for survival... ...unless Zaira can pull off a miracle. The Wyranth army has pressed all the way to Rislandia's capital. No one's been able to slow their advance. Zaira can't believe how far the war escalated in a few short months. She took her airship to a foreign continent when her country needed her the most, all because the conniving enemy emperor sold her on a pack of lies. She has no time for regrets. The King needs to be air-lifted to safety. Bombs need to be dropped on the advancing enemy army. Civilians need supplies and food before they die of sickness and starvation. It's a lot to ask of one girl. Can Zaira regain her confidence in her leadership and save the kingdom? Readers will be gripped by non-stop action in the third book of this epic steampunk trilogy. Read it today!
228 pages, Hardcover
First published September 24, 2018
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Jon Del Arroz
78 books448 followersJon Del Arroz is a powerhouse in speculative fiction and comics, celebrated as "the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction" by PJ Media, and a #1 Amazon bestselling author whose works resonate with fans craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. His novels, like the swashbuckling steampunk adventure For Steam And Country and the space opera The Stars Entwined, have earned accolades for their fast-paced plots and richly drawn characters. He is a Dragon Award finalist and 2018 CLFA Book of the Year Award winner, as well as N3F Speculative Fiction winner for best graphic novel.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
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September 2, 2019
The battle for Rislandia begins.
After a the voyage in the second book to find the secret antidote to the Wyrath Empire’s terrifying soldiery, Zaira von Monocle and the crew of the Lilliana return to find the maddened empire at war with their homeland and an invasion commencing. What follows is a running battle from the border to the capital itself, with the heroes using every trick their steampunk airship can pull off to put their desperate plan into play and blunt the Wyreth attack, but the enemy may have more-than-human aid at their disposal.
While seeing our favorite characters is a treat, I’m still left wondering what exactly Emperor Ivan has got in mind and how he’s been making his advancements. Only the next book will tell.
After a the voyage in the second book to find the secret antidote to the Wyrath Empire’s terrifying soldiery, Zaira von Monocle and the crew of the Lilliana return to find the maddened empire at war with their homeland and an invasion commencing. What follows is a running battle from the border to the capital itself, with the heroes using every trick their steampunk airship can pull off to put their desperate plan into play and blunt the Wyreth attack, but the enemy may have more-than-human aid at their disposal.
While seeing our favorite characters is a treat, I’m still left wondering what exactly Emperor Ivan has got in mind and how he’s been making his advancements. Only the next book will tell.
October 5, 2018
A rousing conclusion, but hopefully not the end.
The author is excellent at walking the line between the terrors of war and actual angst. As a result, you feel the heroine's doubts and fears without feeling helpless. She always has a plan that keeps you turning the pages. I found the romantic subplot a bit awkward, which is strange considering how stunningly well the author does young romance in his comic books; however, the bulk of the book is high-flying steampunk action and adventure, not romance, and that is very well executed here. Highly recommended!
The author is excellent at walking the line between the terrors of war and actual angst. As a result, you feel the heroine's doubts and fears without feeling helpless. She always has a plan that keeps you turning the pages. I found the romantic subplot a bit awkward, which is strange considering how stunningly well the author does young romance in his comic books; however, the bulk of the book is high-flying steampunk action and adventure, not romance, and that is very well executed here. Highly recommended!
August 21, 2019
The Horrors of War
I think what I liked best about this book was that there was no attempt to glorify war in any way. I saddens me to think on how much we all could accomplish if we worked together instead of constantly fighting. I guess I'll never understand. Fortunately, in THIS story, the good guys won. At least for now.
I think what I liked best about this book was that there was no attempt to glorify war in any way. I saddens me to think on how much we all could accomplish if we worked together instead of constantly fighting. I guess I'll never understand. Fortunately, in THIS story, the good guys won. At least for now.
September 24, 2019
Good swashbuckling fun. The daughter of a famous airship captain continues riding to the rescue to save her home from the dastardly invaders hopped up on berserker juice. I enjoyed it, but I would love to see a blueprint of the airship. If we can have maps, we should be able to at least get a picture of this fantastic flying machine.
August 14, 2019
Great story
Great adventure story! Full of heart. A young girl saved the kingdom yet worried if she has done enough. A goodread
Great adventure story! Full of heart. A young girl saved the kingdom yet worried if she has done enough. A goodread
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