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Seattle Slayers #3
Blood and Blades
A Slayer's apprentice in peril. A deadly tournament. Roxy and her crew will risk it all to emerge victorious.Roxy just wants her old job back, but destiny has other plans. The Slayers made their wishes clear, and now she's back to hustling repair jobs while dodging job offers from a certain prince. But her peaceful life doesn't last for long. O'Malley is still out there, and this time, he's pulled Roxy's old apprentice, Finn, into the Pit for a deadly tournament.
When Roxy's sensei tells her to get back in the game, she knows she can't say no. Joined by Cordelia and Dario, they set out to fight their way through the Pit to free Finn and claim the prize. But the stakes are high, and failure is not an option. The life of a Slayer trainee and the soul of the Drowned City Pack are on the line.
As Roxy and the gang enter the Pit, they quickly realize that they're in for a wild ride. They must battle fierce opponents, face dangerous challenges, and Roxy must tap into the heart of her Breaker magic to win the day and risk revealing her secret to all.
But Roxy is not one to give up easily. She and her friends are determined to succeed, no matter the cost. Will they be able to free Finn and take the prize, or will they fall to their enemies?
Join Roxy and the gang as they fight for the soul of Seattle. Get ready for more action, more magic, and more secrets.
When Roxy's sensei tells her to get back in the game, she knows she can't say no. Joined by Cordelia and Dario, they set out to fight their way through the Pit to free Finn and claim the prize. But the stakes are high, and failure is not an option. The life of a Slayer trainee and the soul of the Drowned City Pack are on the line.
As Roxy and the gang enter the Pit, they quickly realize that they're in for a wild ride. They must battle fierce opponents, face dangerous challenges, and Roxy must tap into the heart of her Breaker magic to win the day and risk revealing her secret to all.
But Roxy is not one to give up easily. She and her friends are determined to succeed, no matter the cost. Will they be able to free Finn and take the prize, or will they fall to their enemies?
Join Roxy and the gang as they fight for the soul of Seattle. Get ready for more action, more magic, and more secrets.
- GenresFantasy
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2023
About the author
Ken Bebelle
20 books72 followersKen Bebelle has been an avid reader of fantasy, science fiction, and comic books his entire life. His first foray into writing was in the eighth grade with a sword and sorcery fantasy story stored on a 5.25” floppy disk.
Ken and his co-author, Julia Vee, recently finished Ebony Gate, an Asian-inspired contemporary fantasy set in the Pacific Rim. Ebony Gate was acquired by Claire Eddy at TOR and will debut in summer 2023 as the first in a trilogy. Ken and Julia have also self-published another series, Seattle Slayers, an urban fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic Seattle. In his spare time, Ken is married, has two grown children, ponders the cyberpunk novel that he has yet to write, and tries to grow tomatoes in his meager backyard.
Ken and his co-author, Julia Vee, recently finished Ebony Gate, an Asian-inspired contemporary fantasy set in the Pacific Rim. Ebony Gate was acquired by Claire Eddy at TOR and will debut in summer 2023 as the first in a trilogy. Ken and Julia have also self-published another series, Seattle Slayers, an urban fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic Seattle. In his spare time, Ken is married, has two grown children, ponders the cyberpunk novel that he has yet to write, and tries to grow tomatoes in his meager backyard.
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March 30, 2023
In book three, we find Roxy trying to get herself back together after the major (to me) shock at the end of book two.
Kotori comes around to make sure Roxy isn’t shirking her duty to Finn, as something hasn’t been right with him since the end of book two. Knowing she can’t leave him on what seems to be a path of self destruction, she sets out with Kotori to see how they can fix things.
Throw in a tournament in the Pit, a psychotic vampire and his army of suped up Renfields, a dark Prince, and Kotori’s knowledge of her father’s past, and Roxy has herself an adventure.
Once again I’m left with so many questions - what really caused Samuel to leave the Slayers? What does Eloise forcefully try to get Tyee to share with Roxy? What is Roxy truly capable of? And where did O’Malley really get all his supplies/experiments?
What I love most in this book is the development of Roxy’s character. She really delves into what motivates her and where her heart lies - in Seattle or in Boston. She has to discern when friends become family and what is worth fighting for or leaving behind. We also see some growth of the side characters and I can’t wait to see even more of them!
I love the budding friendship/camaraderie between Kotori and Roxy, as well as Roxy learning how important she has become to Mrs. Chu and the shifter crew. I’m a little wary of Tanner and the Tarim, but we’ll see what happens next!
The major curveball at the end of this story makes me even more eager to dive into book four!
Kotori comes around to make sure Roxy isn’t shirking her duty to Finn, as something hasn’t been right with him since the end of book two. Knowing she can’t leave him on what seems to be a path of self destruction, she sets out with Kotori to see how they can fix things.
Throw in a tournament in the Pit, a psychotic vampire and his army of suped up Renfields, a dark Prince, and Kotori’s knowledge of her father’s past, and Roxy has herself an adventure.
Once again I’m left with so many questions - what really caused Samuel to leave the Slayers? What does Eloise forcefully try to get Tyee to share with Roxy? What is Roxy truly capable of? And where did O’Malley really get all his supplies/experiments?
What I love most in this book is the development of Roxy’s character. She really delves into what motivates her and where her heart lies - in Seattle or in Boston. She has to discern when friends become family and what is worth fighting for or leaving behind. We also see some growth of the side characters and I can’t wait to see even more of them!
I love the budding friendship/camaraderie between Kotori and Roxy, as well as Roxy learning how important she has become to Mrs. Chu and the shifter crew. I’m a little wary of Tanner and the Tarim, but we’ll see what happens next!
The major curveball at the end of this story makes me even more eager to dive into book four!
March 31, 2023
I was excited to get this third book in the series as it, in a way, reminds me a little bit of the Ilona Andrews’ series with Kate Daniels. This third book in the series is an excellent addition. Roxy is torn with what to do with her life after the end of book two. In this book she does explore what her heart most desires. Add in Finn up to something not very good for him, her deepening relationship with her friends including a certain hunky vampire, and learning more about the past, I was engrossed until the end…where there was a shocking twist that is sure to play out in the next addition to the series. I can’t wait to see how this is going to change Roxy’s world. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
June 11, 2023
Ok this is my favorite installment yet and I am anxiously counting down the days until Book 4 is out! This book delivers more of the same we’ve come to expect from the series: page-turning action, great characters, and a deepening/widening mystery. It ties it all off with an incredible ending and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
July 30, 2023
The plot thickens!
Now that Roxy is no longer a Slayer, she's adrift. It takes a surprise visit to get Roxy thinks about what she really wants and get her back "in the game." The plot continues to be interesting and moves along well.
Now that Roxy is no longer a Slayer, she's adrift. It takes a surprise visit to get Roxy thinks about what she really wants and get her back "in the game." The plot continues to be interesting and moves along well.
November 14, 2023
I love Roxie!
So much happens in this book! That’s about all I’m going to say…other than I am loving this series. The world they live in can be so brutal. But with friends in the Slayers, friends in the Temple, interest from Tyee, the Blood Prince, it can also be a great place to be.
Keep reading and we’ll find out just how strong the breaker magic is in Roxie.
So much happens in this book! That’s about all I’m going to say…other than I am loving this series. The world they live in can be so brutal. But with friends in the Slayers, friends in the Temple, interest from Tyee, the Blood Prince, it can also be a great place to be.
Keep reading and we’ll find out just how strong the breaker magic is in Roxie.
February 2, 2024
loved this sequel!
This terrific sequel was a continuation of this fascinating series! I loved the action& adventure and the uniqueness of the story. The characters continue to keep me enthralled as I watch their lives unfold in this fascinating fantasy universe!
This terrific sequel was a continuation of this fascinating series! I loved the action& adventure and the uniqueness of the story. The characters continue to keep me enthralled as I watch their lives unfold in this fascinating fantasy universe!
May 24, 2024
Roxy 3
More action than most coming of age stories with more dilemmas of conscience.
Roxy has to decide to stay or return to Boston to spend time with her siblings and dying mother. Add the need to help her friends and save the life of a werewolf cub.
More action than most coming of age stories with more dilemmas of conscience.
Roxy has to decide to stay or return to Boston to spend time with her siblings and dying mother. Add the need to help her friends and save the life of a werewolf cub.
November 14, 2023
Great
This was such an edge of your seat ride and emotional Rollercoaster. I love how it just sucks you in and can't wait for the next book
This was such an edge of your seat ride and emotional Rollercoaster. I love how it just sucks you in and can't wait for the next book
December 5, 2024
What a fun ending! I am loving this storyline and can't wait to see what happens in book 4!
August 10, 2024
Another fun story about Roxy and her crew. I can't wait to read the final volume in the set even though I'll be sad to see it end
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