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The Emperor's Edge [Kindle Edition]

Lindsay Buroker (Author)
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"...A believable and lively world filled with even more lively, engaging characters. The style is very distinct with a genuinely witty, dynamic prose that is very easy to read" --SFBook.com

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Imperial law enforcer Amaranthe Lokdon is good at her job: she can deter thieves and pacify thugs, if not with a blade, then by toppling an eight-foot pile of coffee canisters onto their heads. But when ravaged bodies show up on the waterfront, an arson covers up human sacrifices, and a powerful business coalition plots to kill the emperor, she feels a tad overwhelmed.

Worse, Sicarius, the empire's most notorious assassin, is in town. He's tied in with the chaos somehow, but Amaranthe would be a fool to cross his path. Unfortunately, her superiors order her to hunt him down. Either they have an unprecedented belief in her skills... or someone wants her dead.

The Emperor's Edge is approximately 105,000 words.
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  • File Size: 391 KB
  • Print Length: 324 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1466219661
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004H1TDB0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Action, mystery, and romance December 28, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
The Emperor's Edge is a unique blend of steampunk and warrior caste fantasy with a dash of feminism. Amaranthe is one of the first women allowed in the Emperor's guard, and is eager to prove she has what it takes. But a chance meeting with the young emperor also draws the attention of the head of the guard, who sets her an impossible task in exchange for promotion--kill the world renowned assassin, Sicarius. Her attempt fails, but not before she realizes the task was meant to be impossible, and part of a bigger threat to the empire. Now Amaranthe is on the run, with a price on her head, and she turns to the one man who might be able to help--the assassin who spared her life. Backed with a motley crew of misfits, Amaranthe seeks to find out the truth and clear her name.

With tight, clean writing, crackling dialog and a lot of spunk, Buroker's tale is fun, fast-moving and engrossing. The characters are well-drawn, the world intriguing. With a hint of magic and romance, The Emperor's Edge is an entertaining read.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This is a mystery/adventure fantasy novel in an urban setting that reminded me of an 1800s London or New York. I wouldn't call it steampunk or swords & sorcery but it has elements of both. The story is fairy fast-paced and there isn't a ton of the world-building you often see in the fantasy epics (religion is only lightly touched upon and magic is mostly in the hands of the enemies so it's not a big part of the story), but I didn't mind. The characters were what made this an enjoyable read for me. I was pleased when I read the epilogue because it was clearly setting things up for future novels with these guys (this works fine as a standalone story though).

Amaranthe, the main character, started out as something of a goody-two-shoes, quoting regulations at the criminals she was arresting, but she grew a lot as the story went along, and she was the one leading the team and coming up with the schemes in the end. I liked that she was a strong female character but not boringly so (no uber skills that let her hack down legions of soldiers single-handedly). She can handle herself in a fight, but she's just as likely to scheme her way out of trouble.

Sicarius, the other main character, is everything you'd expect from an assassin, but he felt quite original as well, and I was even more intrigued by the mystery surrounding him than the main plot mysteries. One of the big questions about him does get answered by the end of the book (I was close with my guess, but didn't get it quite right), but it left me with new questions that better be answered in following books! The author did a nice job making me like him and sympathize with him even though he's arguably still more of a villain than a hero in the end.

The relationship between these two was what I really enjoyed. I have to admit I was hoping for a kiss by the end, but if things are going that direction, it'll have to be in a future book.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Scott
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Emperor's Edge is an amazing read. I had trouble putting it down and finished it in two sittings. I think what really raises her above is the life she brings to her characters. I truly enjoy all of them.

The Emperor's Edge tells the story of a dedicated enforcer (police) whose dream is to become the highest ranking woman in the organization. Things never really work out the way they should though and she ends up a fugitive running from her former comrades still trying to protect her emperor. You would never expect an alcoholic professor, a gang member with magical talent, a male escort, and the deadliest assassin in the world to team up for anything, but that is what happens and it has amazing results. The book has some very humorous spots and is filled with action. I am amazed with Lindsay's ability with dialogue this is the second book of hers I have read (Goblin Brothers being the other) and the way the characters interact is an absolute joy.

If you enjoy fantasy novels do yourself a favor and check this book out. It is well worth the cost and hopefully we will be seeing a lot more of this crew.
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i rarely submit reviews but this was a FREE book. I never expect much from free books but as soon as i finished it i came back to buy more. Read more
Published 1 day ago by C Galand
Love it, love it, love it.
Smart, funny, charming and adventurous. I love this novel. I loved it so much, I am now reading book 4 in the series. I didn't hesitate to purchase books 2, 3 and 4. Read more
Published 6 days ago by readerreader
Dazzling!!!
I picked this up on the free list, not expecting much and was completely enchanted with the world Ms. Buroker has created! Read more
Published 8 days ago by Sylver
"The Emperor's Edge" - Great Characters and Action
While looking through Kindle books at Amazon, I saw "The Emperor's Edge" by Lindsay Buroker that sounded interesting; it was advertised as a steampunk/ fantasy book. Hummmm . . . Read more
Published 10 days ago by Carl E. Ahlm
The Emperor Has an Edge and it Starts with Amaranthe!
The Emperor's Edge kept me on the edge of my seat. It has the perfect balance of politics and fantasy, and the character relationships were amusing and believable. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Candace @ Lovey Dovey Books
Great story
The Emperor's Edge is a great story, exceptionally well written with easy to believe characters. The plot takes several surprising turns some of which you think, no, this is not... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Craig D. Brummer
Free and Awesome
Usually I read free kindle books and roll my eyes. This was good. so good I am buying the rest of the series. Well played.
Published 26 days ago by Shannon
Worth the read.
I didn't LOVE the book. To be fair though, I just finished reading Les Miserables, which makes almost anything look trite and unimportant by comparison. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Hilyer
Great plot, enjoyable but one-dimensional characters
The Emperor's Edge is a fantasy novel that takes place in a world in the midst of an industrial revolution, setting-wise. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elisa Parmley
Awesome Series
Found it first on audio. Since then I have read the entire series. Cannot go wrong here. The author does a wonderful job bring this book and its entire contents to life.
Published 1 month ago by Wesley C. Anderson
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Lindsay Buroker
I've been writing fantasy novels and short stories since I was seven. I've been finishing them since... well, that's a more recent development.

I'm a professional blogger for my day job, and I live in the Seattle area with two vizslas who are as spoiled as most people's kids. Occasionally they let me leave the house to play tennis, visit the coffee shop, take a yoga class, or plot with co-conspirators on how best to take over the world. (One of those items may be untrue, but I won't tell you which.)



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