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The Reckoning Cycle #2
Iron on the Tongue
Across the Empire of Humanity, the first war in a thousand years is brewing.
On the factory planet of Breydablik, Bragya is just trying to keep her brothers safe and build a better life. But when the Ollsons attack the shipment from Gjoll, there's no work and no credits. Buried in an increasingly desperate population, the simmering discontent boils over and sets her on a collision course with gods.
Erick didn't order the attack at Gjoll Station, and if he can't prove it, then civil war will kill trillions. He must balance secrecy with a growing circle of trust, and needs all the help he can get when he gets his first look at his true enemy.
Bryn, Erick's daughter and the heir to the Ollson Executorship, hunts spies while trying to prepare for war. But with an Admiralty one step from a coup and no one to back her up, she reaches out to an old friend and an alliance that might save her people.
Will humanity find a path to peace, or choose the iron taste of blood?
On the factory planet of Breydablik, Bragya is just trying to keep her brothers safe and build a better life. But when the Ollsons attack the shipment from Gjoll, there's no work and no credits. Buried in an increasingly desperate population, the simmering discontent boils over and sets her on a collision course with gods.
Erick didn't order the attack at Gjoll Station, and if he can't prove it, then civil war will kill trillions. He must balance secrecy with a growing circle of trust, and needs all the help he can get when he gets his first look at his true enemy.
Bryn, Erick's daughter and the heir to the Ollson Executorship, hunts spies while trying to prepare for war. But with an Admiralty one step from a coup and no one to back her up, she reaches out to an old friend and an alliance that might save her people.
Will humanity find a path to peace, or choose the iron taste of blood?
- GenresScience Fiction
385 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2022
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6 people want to read
About the author
N.T. Narbutovskih
3 books25 followersN. T. Narbutovskih is a professional aviator and has been flying military and civilian aircraft since 2009. His undergrad in engineering somehow led to a masters in operations management and another masters in military operational art and science. He is an avid consumer of science fiction and is fascinated by the genre’s ability to reveal deep truths through story and metaphor and predict what is probable and possible.
Outside of writing and flying, he is a voracious reader and goes through an average of three books a week. He is an involuntarily experienced home-improvement aficionado and randomly bounces between the hobbies of 3-d printing, woodworking, hiking, ultramarathon, triathlon, painting, and skiing (location dependent!).
Outside of writing and flying, he is a voracious reader and goes through an average of three books a week. He is an involuntarily experienced home-improvement aficionado and randomly bounces between the hobbies of 3-d printing, woodworking, hiking, ultramarathon, triathlon, painting, and skiing (location dependent!).
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August 19, 2022
This book continues the story of Erick the once leader of the Ollson Geneline and his daughter Bryn the now leader of the Geneline. In the beginning of the book we come across a new main character Bragja who looks like to be a force against the Ollson's. I enjoyed this continuation of the "Steel In The Blood" as it's easy to follow and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. The three story lines all independent of themselves keep you guessing as to where and when they are all going to pull together. Unfortunately we do not find out in this book. As much as I have enjoyed reading this book not to long after the first, I dread having to wait another year or so for the next book. We tend to forget over time. But, I will wait and I look forward to hopefully finding out the ending of this ling saga.
I received my copy of Iron on the Tongue from the author. I also do recommend reading it, but you need to read the first book first.
I received my copy of Iron on the Tongue from the author. I also do recommend reading it, but you need to read the first book first.
September 8, 2022
I read an ARC of this book. I did not read book 1 and I'd definitely recommend you do that first because I was left wondering more than once what exactly was going on in this book.
I enjoyed the characters but there is something missing from the storyline. I'm not sure if it's just because I didn't read book 1 or not, so I'll leave that judgment to you. The world building is cool, however, the 'spacer dialect' just had me thinking about The Expanse, which actually took me out if the story.
Overall, this is a great scifi story and worth reading if you've read book 1.
I enjoyed the characters but there is something missing from the storyline. I'm not sure if it's just because I didn't read book 1 or not, so I'll leave that judgment to you. The world building is cool, however, the 'spacer dialect' just had me thinking about The Expanse, which actually took me out if the story.
Overall, this is a great scifi story and worth reading if you've read book 1.
August 9, 2022
An engaging and well-written science fiction adventure! The story moves fast in an expansive world with creative technology and societies full of depth. There is mystery underlying the story, and the ending leaves you crafting theories as you wonder what will happen next!
February 12, 2023
Iron On The Tongue, N.T. Narbutovskih, 2022.
Follow-on story to Steel In The Blood. The ripples from the house of Ollson’s troubles are spreading. In the chaos of a factory world suddenly left without work, Bragja finds strength in grief -- and sets out for revenge on the Ollsons. Patriarch Erick and his daughter Bryn search for clues and prepare for what seems like an inevitable war. Narbutovskih spins an increasingly frenetic web of intrigue and loss set against the specter of conflict on a horrific scale. Well-written and clever plot, increasingly credible characters, and an ambitious, detailed universe combined to make this an even better read than the first volume of the series. I’m looking forward to more!
Total: 8/10 (4 stars)
September 4, 2022
This was a good sci-fi romp . I am an Honest ARC reviewer this second book was well written, the character / world building were good . The ending left a lot to be desired making way for More to come..If we can leave known space to investigate it ...
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