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Drowned by Fire (Tales of a Dying Star Book 4) Kindle Edition

by David Kristoph (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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The Exodus is in shambles, the Fleet captured and crumbled. Commander Jayce leads the remnants of the Gold Wing back to the planet's surface when an unexpected responsibility is thrust upon him. Will he step up to the challenge, or will the weight of duty crush him?

Meanwhile, the Children's forces march on Luccar, armed and prepared to attack the Empire and oust the false god's heir. Although Katy has risked her life for the cause more than most, there are those who still doubt her resolve. Will they manage to topple the Empire, and can Katy prove her dedication in the process?

What people are saying about Tales of a Dying Star:

"An engaging dystopian morality play, told from all angles." -J.S. Morin

"Kristoph excels at realistic character creation that vividly brings the conflicts to life... Any fan of Dune will love Tales of a Dying Star." -Stuart Thaman, author of For We Are Many

"David Kristoph has a real talent for world-building... there is so much more I want to know about this universe." -Charles Nall, author of the Shatterspace series.

"Excellent and vivid... like a space age Les Miserables." -Casca Green

"I devoured it. Simply couldn't put it down after about page fifty." -Mike Reads Books
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    Tales of a Dying Star
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    June 28, 2015
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  • "Kristoph skillfully connects three independent perspectives to demonstrate how an individual choice, whether self-serving or for the greater good, can create a ripple of consequences in unexpected ways." -Publisher's Weekly
  • "Concise and picturesque... this book is a gem." -Manhattan Book Review
  • "Moving stories that feature plenty of conflict and drama." -San Francisco Book Review
  • "Kristoph does an excellent job of drawing the reader into the story. The character development is fantastic... the clearly descriptive apocalyptic setting permeates each page." -ReaderViews
  • "An intriguing science-fiction tale... can't wait to check out the other books!" -Blogcritics.org
  • "I devoured it. Simply couldn't put it down after about page fifty." -Mike Reads Books
  • "An engaging dystopian morality play, told from all angles."-J.S. Morin, author of the Black Ocean series
  • "Kristoph excels at realistic character creation that vividly brings the conflicts to life... Any fan of Dune will love Tales of a Dying Star."-Stuart Thaman, author of For We Are Many

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010MQ8OWM
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4979 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 355 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1514600714
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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David Kristoph

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David Kristoph lives in Ft Worth, Texas with his wonderful wife and two not-quite German Shepherds. He's a fantastic reader, great videogamer, good chess player, average cyclist, and mediocre runner.

He's also a member of the Planetary Society, patron of StarTalk Radio, amateur astronomer and general space enthusiast. He writes mostly Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Feel free to visit his website (http://www.DavidKristoph.com) or contact him at David.Kristoph@gmail.com. He tweets at @DavidKristoph.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Mark Gardner
4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling conclusion to TOADS.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2015
Drowned by Fire wraps up the events that transpired in Sword of Blue. The same alternating perspective appears, and some of the events from Sword of Blue are retold in that different perspective.

The ending will surprise some people. I was surprised, and I like it when that happens. The Children of Saria play a very important role in this book, and it’s a fun read from cover to cover.

I recommend the TOADS series to any sci-fi fan. Pick them up, you’ll be glad you did.
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S.Nileson
5.0 out of 5 stars There is simply no way you can predict how things unfold in this one.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015
Great fourth installment of the series. There is no way in hell you can predict how it'll all turn out in the end. I loved this fast-paced, multi-perspective novel (Hell, the series as a whole) and would highly recommend it for sci-fi enthusiasts. The plot did not feel linear to me, like many of the books out there, and the events seemed realistic, with chance and uncertainty playing a big role as the story progresses. The motives, however....WOW. You see the madness in the mad, the calmness in the calm, and the love in the romantic.
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Finickyreader
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute grand slam!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2015
I read this book and had to put on my Star Wars collection on Blu-Ray! When are people going to discover what I have with the work of David Kristoph? He writes with a passion that you can feel and you find yourself going on a great ride through his universe. My favprite Authors are Terry Brooks and Brad Thor. Add David Kristoph to the trifecta.
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Candy
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015
The fourth book in this series does not disappoint, starting with a tense firefight that hooks the reader. I got lost in the story, chapter after chapter right up until the end. I look forward to reading more from David :)
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Miss Thing
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
The 4th book in David Kristoph’s Tales of a Dying Star series, and possibly the best yet. The world Kristoph has created is amazing, a place you can get lost in. The characters are sharp and genuine. Loved this book.
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