by K. B. Wagers
There was a flicker, a slight flutter in her right eye as the lid slid almost closed, but Thyra appeared to stop it with a conscious effort. I wondered which part of that had been the lie, or if all of it had been.
“My squad and I were separated in the retreat, our ship was damaged, and we made a last, desperate jump.” Thyra waved a hand and the battle vanished. “We ended up here.”
Here was Faria, and I watched as the memory of the Hiervet’s arrival on the planet replayed around us. I didn’t recognize any of the faces, but I assumed Aiz and his father, even Adora, were somewhere in the crowd. Possibly the elder members of the Pedalion as well.
It would have been the same had the Hiervet landed on twenty-first century Earth. I could see the awe, the fear in their eyes.
“You lied to them. Told them you were gods.”
“They assumed, and we didn’t correct them.” Thyra tapped her limbs together, the movement suggesting more embarrassment or agitation. “We were alone and scared, and Faria seemed the perfect place to hide, especially once we realized what they could do.”
“Do?”
Thyra’s smile was so human it was unnerving. “Their ability to control energy.”
By K. B. Wagers
THE INDRANAN WAR
Behind the Throne
After the Crown
Beyond the Empire
THE FARIAN WAR
There Before the Chaos
Down Among the Dead
Praise for K. B. Wagers
THE FARIAN WAR
THERE BEFORE THE CHAOS
“Twisty and clever and magnificent, full of political maneuvers, space action, and genuine feeling. The end broke my heart in the best sort of way. I cannot wait for the next book.”
—Beth Cato
“A perfect blend of political intrigue and realistically conveyed action.… Kick-butt women, space battles, complex relationships, and fiendish plots abound.”
—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
“Wagers achieves a rare balance of action… tension, and quiet moments, keeping pages turning while deepening the portraits of Hail and the friends and foes around her. Fans of the original trilogy will welcome Hail’s return, and any space opera reader can easily jump in here.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended for fans of science fiction with assertive female characters.”
—Booklist
THE INDRANAN WAR
BEHIND THE THRONE
“This debut ranks among the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail.… [A] fast-paced, twisty space opera.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starring the fiercest princess this side of Westeros.”
—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
AFTER THE CROWN
“Crown is fast paced, and its focus on a female action heroine defined by her decisions rather than romance is refreshing and fun.”
—Washington Post
“Craving a galactic adventure? K. B. Wagers’ second Indranan War novel is just the ticket.”
—Bookish
“Two books in, this series has exemplified political plotting as compelling as the badass heroine at its center.”
—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
BEYOND THE EMPIRE
“Nerve-wracking action on the ground and in space, dark humor, and the characters’ til-the-end loyalty to one another.… A satisfyingly thunderous end to Hail’s quest for vengeance that makes an excellent addition to any SF collection.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Satisfying.… Wagers’s high-octane space opera trilogy… is particularly appealing for its relationships.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“A rich tapestry of nuanced characters and a story that makes you care about them.… I can’t wait to see what she’ll do next.”
—Pop Culture Beast
“Kick ass space opera with a heart. I loved it.”
—The Eloquent Page