by ST Branton
So it’s time to start testing the limits of that baseline, to trouble the status quo.
Is collateral damage acceptable when you’re fighting a war for humanity’s survival?
What happens when you disagree with your closest advisors?
And how can you keep fighting when you know you’re not strong enough to fight on your own?
These questions have been burning at the back of my mind, and I’ve been waiting since the beginning for this book to start asking them.
Actually, in the early planning phases this was meant to be book 2, but we wanted a little more time to build the world. Which is part of the fun of this whole series. I love the fact that Book 1, Chapter 1, starts us off on an earth that’s almost exactly like ours, because by the time we reach Book 10, it will be an entirely new place. And you, Vic, and her allies will have been there through it all.
That reminds me! Vic has new allies now.
In addition to filling our world up with monsters, we wanted to make sure the people in this world got plenty of screen time. It’s our commitment to keep this series character driven. Jules, Deacon, Namiko, and now Maya, Smitty, and Amber are all here, and they won’t be leaving anytime soon. And while Vic may not see them every book, you can rest assured that they are out there fighting the good fight too. Because Vic is more than just a fighter, she’s an inspiration. And when the real war comes, we’ll all be glad to have heroes like them on our side.
Speaking of teammates...I always want to make sure to thank the Forgotten Gods team. Everyone over at LMBPN, my wife and kid for putting up with me, and the FG Facebook group who I find myself talking with almost daily now (hey gang!). Seriously...you all should head over there and chat with us. We’re a friendly group. Well most of us… you know who I’m talking about. Yeah, you!
Anyways, I gotta go before Baby Barbant finds my banjo. See you soon!
For Kronin,
Lee
PS
OK, this one is a little bit of a plug. I’m not much of a salesperson, but if you like our writing, or badass female protags and cool team dynamics, you may want to check out the Rise of Magic. It’s future fantasy, which means it has all the fun elements of fantasy but with a modern tone to it. We’re already 8 books in at this point, which means that there’s plenty for you all to read. Just a thought. Gotta pay for BB’s piano lessons somehow....prodigy!
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Steel City Heroes Saga
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The Devil’s Wager
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The Rise of Magic
* With Michael Anderle *
Restriction (01)
Reawakening (02)
Rebellion (03)
Revolution (04)
Unlawful Passage (05)
Darkness Rises (06)
The Gods Beneath (07)
Reborn (08)
FORGOTTEN GODS
Forgotten Gods (01)
Goddess Scorned (02)
Hounded by the Gods (03)
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