Blowing Embers [Paperback]

Lauri J Owen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2011

The second volume of The Embers Series (begun with Fallen Embers) continues the saga set in an alternate Alaska, where those born with the power to control the elements rule as nobility over those who cannot -- for now. As Blowing Embers begins, the shapeshifting slaves of Fairbanks have broken their chains with the help of Kiera, the Fire Mage mysteriously transported into their realm with her young nephew, and then lifted her to govern their city. But Kiera and her co-rulers struggle to integrate the former slaves and the remaining mages. A worse threat outside Fairbanks waits to fracture the fragile peace. Governor Vrishka, the Skani Water Mage of Barrow, has marched an army from the North, and sends terms: Surrender Fairbanks and restore the Skani mages to rule, or he will raze the city and kill all the shifters. He gifts them ten turns of the sun to make their decision. Halfway through the armistice a devastating blow steals all hope for Fairbanks' victory, and crushes Kiera's heart. Can she summon the strength to transcend her grief and find a way to defeat Vrishka? If so, what price is she willing to pay? Five days -- and a city -- await her decision.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Pearlsong Press (July 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597190594
• ISBN-13: 978-1597190596
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,397,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lauri J Owen (lauriowen.com) is a civil rights lawyer who grew up in Idaho's Treasure Valley and worked for more than a decade in law enforcement. In 2003, her passion for social justice led her to law school. After completing her Juris Doctorate at U.C., Berkeley, she moved to Bethel, a village in the Alaska Bush, where she fell in love with the the people, the magic, and the majesty of her new home state. She now lives in metro Alaska with her elementary-school-aged son. Lauri has finished the second novel in the Embers series, Blowing Embers (2011 publication), and is currently hard at work on the third chapter, Rising Embers.

Ms. Owen is promoting the series with a website (www.lauriowen.com) that offers background on her alternate world, including how to use one's birthdate to gauge the type of mage or shifter one would be there. The promotional video trailers for books one and two can be viewed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/olauri or on Lauri's web site.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare yourself for a memorable journey, October 28, 2011

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Steven Mallery "seeker" (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blowing Embers (Paperback)

I finished the book today! There were sections when I could barely stand to stop reading. You did a great job with the story. Being a bit of a Protector(I place myself in Lazlo's character type), I found it VERY frustrating to suffer the attacks on Kiera at every major junction. What is this a target practice? I wanted to rip into those filthy *^%#&'s. Just when she has weakened herself to the point of exhaustion - BAM another surprise attack. Her personal development and growing strength brought it back into focus, though. Thanks for telling a gripping story.

As you dive into the Alternate Alaska, it is imperative to remember that "this too shall pass" just as in this universe. The anger you feel with the performance of the Skani, especially Vrishka's ilk, will make the victory of good over evil even more fabulous. Love is a strong force in our lives; and in this Alaska it is POWERFUL!

It is also thrilling to me to share the joy of a beautiful woman who has curves and strength. Yes I am a believer and will be waiting anxiously for the conclusionary volume. Thanks Laurie, you are a jewel.

5.0 out of 5 stars You will keep reading ..., August 19, 2011

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heaven-sa - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Blowing Embers (Paperback)

Following hot on the heels of the adult paranormal romance Fallen Embers comes this epic sequel, which pulls us back into the intrigue and beauty that are the world of Kiera and Laszlo.

Given ten days to surrender Fairbanks and themselves to the neighbouring mage Vrishka, Kiera and Laszlo must battle against the odds - and themselves - to survive. However, deception and betrayal soon bring grief, and Fairbanks must decide its fate.

I really enjoyed this book, and I definitely cannot wait for the next one. Once I began to seriously read it (I tend to read piece-meal most of the time due to time-constraints), I couldn't put it down, and only went to bed when I decided that it was REALLY too late for work the next morning - to find that I had a page left to read in the morning (I was reading it on my Kindle for Android). Lauri has a marvellous ability to feed one's imagination with words, and her characters are well-developed, drawing on one's emotions and loyalties, and you will keep reading until you find the answers to your questions - at least, those that are given.

Brace yourselves for the avalanche of emotions that this story will kindle. It is an amazing read, and you won't end the book disappointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Fun, August 3, 2011

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marie lindsay "ml" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blowing Embers (Paperback)

I'm not a reader of fantasy, but this book sucked me in with the first sentence and I couldn't put it down. The characters are multidimensional with real emotions and motives for their actions. The conflict is so real, my gut clinched and there were several chapters where I couldn't breathe. I highly recommend the series to all readers--fantasy genre fans or not.