If you’ve been following my updates on Twitter or Facebook or keeping up with the newsletter, then you know I’ve been working on a follow-up novel to The Emperor’s Edge series: Republic. This 200,000+ word, six-point-of-view-character epic adventure has been many months in the making, and now it’s almost ready to go (I’m turning the manuscript in to my editor today, and it should be ready to publish in a couple of weeks).
Republic picks up the adventure a few months after Forged in Blood II ends, with Amaranthe, Sicarius, Maldynado, Sespian, Tikaya and her daughter all having stories to tell. Akstyr is off studying on the Kyatt Islands (look for a cameo from him in the Nuria trilogy I’ll be starting later this year), but Basilard will be back in this one too.
Questions to be answered:
Will Amaranthe and Sicarius manage to return the new president’s submarine without getting it blown up? Will the city fall to a threat so great that even the legendary Fleet Admiral Starcrest has no idea how to stop it? Will a new power step in to take advantage of the chaos? Will Sespian be able to find a new career now that he’s not emperor, or is his cat destined to live on alley scraps? Will Basilard finally find a woman who isn’t daunted by his scars? Will Maldynado get a new hat? (Okay, that one is a no-brainer.)
All this and more in the new adventure…
But wait–there’s more (as someone who watched way too many infomercials as a kid, I always wanted to use that line…):
While you’re waiting for Republic, I have an all new steampunk romance to unleash on the unsuspecting world. Balanced on the Blade’s Edge. This is the novel I wrote in two weeks while my beta readers were going over Republic. It took a couple more weeks to get feedback and to do some edits, but it’s ready to go this weekend. In fact, I have review copies ready to hand out right now. (If I sound really excited as I compose this post, it’s because the Starbucks barista accidentally put caffeinated espresso shots in my customary decaf latte *boing, boing*)
Here’s the blurb and cover art (thank you to everyone who voted and helped pick out the winning cover design on Facebook):
Colonel Ridge Zirkander isn’t the model of military professionalism—he has a tendency to say exactly what’s on his mind, and his record has enough demerits to wallpaper the hull of an airship—but as the best fighter pilot in the Iskandian army, he’s used to a little leniency from his superiors. Until he punches the wrong diplomat in the nose and finds himself issued new orders: take command of a remote prison mine in the inhospitable Ice Blades Mountains. Ridge has never been in charge of anything larger than a flier squadron—what’s he supposed to do with a frozen fortress full of murderers and rapists? Not to mention the strange woman who shows up right before he arrives…
Sardelle Terushan wakes from three hundred years in a mage stasis shelter, only to realize that she is the last of the Referatu, the sorcerers who once helped protect Iskandia from conquerors. Their subterranean mountain community was blown up in a treacherous sneak attack by soldiers who feared their power. Everyone Sardelle ever knew is dead, and the sentient soulblade she has been bonded to since her youth is buried in the core of the mountain. Further, what remains of her home has been infested by bloodthirsty miners commanded by the descendants of the very soldiers who destroyed her people.
Sardelle needs help to reach her soulblade—her only link to her past and her last friend in the world. Her only hope is to pretend she’s one of the prisoners while trying to gain the commander’s trust. But lying isn’t her specialty, especially when the world has changed so much in the intervening centuries, and if Colonel Zirkander figures out who she truly is, he’ll be duty-bound to sentence her to the only acceptable punishment for sorcerers: death.
Excerpt: read the first three chapters here.
How to Get Your Free Review Copies
So, how do you get free review copies of these books? Basically, show me you’ve reviewed something else of mine.
If you read the blurb for BotBE, and it sounds like your cup of tea, all you have to do to get a review copy is to have reviewed one of my other novels (you could do it right now, or it could be a review you posted two years ago).
Email me the link at BurokerL AT Comcast DOT net (or use the contact form here, but make sure you don’t make a typo when you fill out your own address — that happens more often than you would think, and I’m not able to email people back), and I’ll send you a free copy of BotBE.
If you read and review BotBE before Republic comes out, send me the link for that review, and I’ll put you on the list for a free copy of Republic as well (you should have about two weeks, but I know folks are waiting, so I’ll publish that puppy as soon as my editor sends it back to me!). I’ll send the review copies right before I upload the ebooks to the various stores, so you won’t have to wait.
So basically, a review posted for BotBE in the first week or two it’s out gets you a free copy of Republic. 🙂
And just to be clear, these should be honest reviews — I hope you guys will enjoy the new novel, but you certainly don’t have to post a 5-star review to get a copy of Republic.
If you’ve read the BotBE blurb, and it doesn’t sound like a story you would care to read, stay tuned. I’ll post another opportunity to snag some review copies before Republic is ready to go.
Valid review spots: Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, iTunes (it always takes a while for books to make their way to iTunes from the distributor, so email me if you’re trying to post a review, but BotBE hasn’t appeared there yet), your blog, or a blog where you’ve been invited to guest post.
Not interested in reviews, and just want to read?
You can grab BotBE for $2.99 at Smashwords, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon (iTunes coming soon)
Hi Lindsay,
Here is a link to my October review of Torrent: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/m/ref=aw_ya_hp_pr_aui
I am looking forward with great anticipation to your new books.
Blog Reviews: http://gwynnethwhite.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/emperors-edge-by-lindsay-buroker.html
http://gwynnethwhite.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/indiependence-day-bloghop-from-2-5-july.html
gwynn (@) 4xforum (dot) com
I’d love to get a review copy of BotBE. Reviews of quite a few of your other works are at Goodreads & Smashwords. I link to two of the Goodreads reviews, since I currently have problems logging into Smashwords:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/264888293
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/622536749
It’s out at B&N now — just downloaded it to my nook.
Thank you for the head’s up, Tempest. 🙂
Review by: B Russell on May 24, 2013 : (Remove)
I did think this book in the series started a little slower than usual…however,
The action picked up nicely..the characters continue to develop and I really enjoyed reading this and all books by Linsay.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review of Forged in Blood I
I would LOVE to review BotBE! I believe I’ve read pretty much everything you have out except the Flash Gold series. Love your “stories”!
My review is of Forged in Blood II
Tina B
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/671192729
Review copies have been sent to everyone who has left a comment with a link or emailed me with one so far. Thanks! 🙂
“Incredible
This truly is an amazing, spell-binding part one to the epic conclusion of this beloved series
-July 24th, 2013”
iBooks
(By the way, SO glad that EE isn’t truly over 🙂
Hi Lindsay:
Here is a link to my review of Conspiracy. I have already downloaded the sample of BotBE 🙂
https://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews
Hi Lindsay
As my review states I own all your books and would love a copy of Republic and BotBE to add to my collection of your works.
Not sure what happened but only half the message went through!!
http://www.amazon.com/review/RHPMLB9HWIO5
Can’t seem to pull up a link for any of the reviews I’ve left on Kobo but below is what I said about Torrent in November:
“Another Great Book by Lindsay Buroke
I’ve read all of Lindsay’s other series and this looks like the start of another great one with lots of fast and funny dialogue and some fun characters. I hope it does get turned into a s series, I need to know what happened to the Spartan!”
Maybe I can snag a freebie, so here goes my review of Torrent.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3EPBGEAY9TGK4/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00FCCGS84
I started reading Balanced and will certainly review it after I finish, though 1st impressions are good.
I am well and truly hooked. :=)
Here’s my review of Balanced on the Blade’s Edge (geeze, that title’s a mouthful!)
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1P8DC7PGW6AA7
I love the way you care enough about your readerbase ( not sure that’s actually a word, but you get the gist 🙂 ) to do little things like this! As the saying goes, “it’s the little things in life.” Anyway, I’ve got a few reviews on all the books you’ve published but they more or less boil down to my saying that they’re great. I thought I’d use an unconventional one and post the review for Beneath the Surface, so here it is :
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2DRRZHEVGNXB1/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
P.S. You sent me a copy of Torrent which I really appreciated by the way, but I bought it anyway, supporting the author and all that.
Here are my reviews for Encrypted and the Sword and Salt collection, though I love the Flash Gold series too and have reviews posted for them. On .de, cause that is where I buy my stuff. Hope that helps 🙂
http://www.amazon.de/review/R16YBVG49RBEV1/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
http://www.amazon.de/review/R3CCK8ZFRR718G/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Looking forward to reading.
Hi Lindsay,
I love all your books (so far).
I have reviewed several of your books. My review for Beneath the Surface is here – last one dated 3 Feb 2013:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B00AYR3BS2/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=byRankDescending
Hope I’m lucky enough to get a copy of Balance on the Blade’s Edge to review .
Hi Lindsay love this one! I got hooked straight away!! 🙂 thank you for sharing your amazing stories
Hi Lindsay
Thank you for my review copy of BotBE as usual you didn’t disappoint. Great first three chapters, can’t wait for part 2!
Following is my review on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QTRMM44MZGSC
Best wishes
Cheryl.
This is the review I wrote about Torrent.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1TU81XZE8Z72B/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
I have to say I have purchased every on of your books, and really love your writing.
Sent you an e-mail with my info and review link, hope I did it right :). I would totally love to review your new work!
I discovered your books not long ago thanks to amazon, I was browsing through the free ebook looking for new author… your blurb looked interested… and here I am!
I would love to get to review your new book if there is a little spot left… I am a fast reader! 🙂
here is my review, in tandem with my husband
http://hirysblog.blogspot.fr/2014/03/emperors-edge-series-by-lindsay-buroker.html
I love your books and can’t wait for Republic. Could I have a copy of your most recent book for review?
Here’s the address for my review of the first three Emperor’s Edge books:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A33YL5G66O0AWT/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview
Here’s a link to my Goodreads review of Balanced on the Blade’s Edge. It was fun! I can’t wait for Republic!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/896206626
Hi Lindsay
Just finished the entire Emperor’s Edge series for the third time and posted a review on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/review/REBDI8ADJRYZM
Looking forward to reading BOBE this weekend too.
Keep up the amazing writing
Peter
Here is my review. Can’t wait to read Republic! Thank you for continuing the story. I read the first chapters and was giggling like a little kid because I was so happy to be reading about Amaranthe and Sicarius again. (got some weird looks from my kids 😀 )
Also looking forward to reading the next torrent rust and relics story. Keep up the good work! http://www.amazon.com/review/R3FKWQIXVJQ1CO/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00JBVUJM8
I was up until midnight posting this review last night but now it gone. Not sure what happened. Second try……..
The link to my review of BotBE is below. Can’t wait to read Republic would love a copy any way I can get it! Thank you for continuing the story. I read the first chapters and was giggling like a little kid because I was so happy to be reading about Amaranthe and Sicarius again. (got some weird looks from my kids 😀 )
Also looking forward to reading the next torrent rust and relics story. Keep up the good work! http://www.amazon.com/review/R3FKWQIXVJQ1CO/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00JBVUJM8
Ok now they are both here one from last night and an edited version from today. Ugh.
Hope one of them works for you 😉
Loved BotBE!!! Here’s a link to my review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2CW594V35XSA2
Can’t wait for Republic to be released!!! 🙂
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Hi Lindsay
I sent you an email with one of my reviews on Amazon.ca. Appreciate the opportunity to get more of your work. Will have a chance to read the new one over my Easter holidays so its good timing for you to have new books out.
Thanks
Katie
Thanks, Katie. Gotcha. 🙂
I believe I’ve responded to everyone who commented here with a review, but please email me if you haven’t heard from me! Thanks!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B00JBVUJM8/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
This is my link for my review of Balanced on the Blade’s Edge . Dated 3rd April 2014.
I’ll be honest and say I enjoyed this book a lot more than wounded. For some reason I didn’t fully get into Wounded until I was almost half way through where with Balanced on the Blade’s Edge I loved it from page 1.
Looking forward to your next book especially as it is a EE one … or should that be a RE one I wonder?
Hello,
I will post my review tomorrow… I need to re-read the book to have more than a first impression…
But, I read “balanced on the blades edge” in one go! ok it is short enough that it is not a wild feat, still, it says something!
more steampunk (love it), more romance (a bit less my cup of tea) than “Emperor’s Edge” and… there is a talking sword!!!
Thanks, Peggy! Please email me a note when you have it up, and I’ll add you to my Republic-giveaway folder. 🙂
Just sent you the email! looking forward to more EE!!
Downloaded BotBE from B&N and read it in two days. I’m getting into the “Steampunk” genre. Would like to know the story of how Jaxi came to be.
Hi Lindsay,
Hope you are doing great. I am so glad to be writing to you once again and happy to share that I finished reading Balanced on the Blade’s Edge and enjoyed it. Though I do not usually read romance, I thought to read this one just because of you and your extraordinary writing skills. Free copy of Republic or not, I have left a review on Amazon and here is the link:-
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2UN9VS4Z3CGDU/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00JBVUJM8
Thank you so very much for keeping me so entertained with your books. I am very eagerly waiting for Republic and hope it comes out soon. All the best for its success.
Warm regards,
Roshani Hingorani
Here is my review of The Emperor’s Edge: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/31003
I’m eager to read Balanced on the Blade’s Edge and Republic next.
When are we likely to hear if we’ve been lucky enough to be given a copy of the Republic to review?
Alyth, I sent out all the review copies on Sunday to everyone who emailed me with a review of Balanced on the Blade’s Edge. If you did that and I missed you somehow, please send me a note, and I’ll send a copy! Thanks!
Hi,
I’m really looking forward to reading BoTBE. 😀
Here’s the link to my review- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10031259-the-emperor-s-edge
Thanks
Kate