The Released

by Alice Sabo

Miller has his hands full when a powerful binding comes undone causing a shocking explosion in the city. Cooper asks for his help to come up with a mundane explanation for a major arcane event. A stranger appears on the road to the Stronghold putting Miller on alert. All the while, he has to take care of the people in his community who are fast becoming an odd but wonderful family. With threats on all sides, Miller struggles to solve the strange puzzle of who and what was released before the Darkness can get an upper hand.

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2022

About the author

Alice Sabo is the author of character-driven stories in multiple genres. Her characters struggle to make the right choices in difficult and often dangerous situations. Whether seeking lost cultures in an unforgiving galaxy or finding a murderer on the streets of LA, her books have strong world building, multi-layered characters and a satisfying culmination.

You can find all her series and the order in which to read them on her website, along with maps and other extras. www.alicesabo.com

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a stand alone story.

I was fortunate to already have the 3rd book. As other reviewers have said, it ends abruptly.

For me this is about the world and the character building. We learn a bit more about the world as the character do as well. New characters are introduced, but not fully fleshed out. We must keep reading to learn more about them.

The mystery is interesting but is more of a sideline.

I have not read Alice Sabo's other series so I cannot make any comparisons. I want to keep reading. I thing that is the best review a book can get.

[Angela Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first half of this book as much as I’ve loved most of Alice Sabo’s works. But the second half felt rushed and disorganized and seemed to end abruptly in the middle of a set-up. I had the same impression from the last book I read in her Transmutation series. I get the feeling she’s writing to meet deadlines that are too close together. If so, please slow down, Ms. Sabo. I’ll wait, though not patiently. I enjoy your books too much for patience.

[Nancy Tice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Alice Sabo’s books, but this one was not even a complete story. So disappointed that I spent money for it.