"Hunted" (The Flash Gold Chronicles, #2)
by Lindsay Buroker
Genre:
Steampunk/Adventure
Reading Grade: Adult
(short story/novella)
Publishing Type:
self-published
Publication Date:
August 12, 2011
Source: Kindle store
Age Rating: 13+
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Self-taught
tinkerer Kali McAlister is determined to build an airship and escape
the frigid Yukon forever. Unfortunately, she’s the heir to the
secrets of flash gold, an alchemical energy source that tends to make
her a popular target for bandits, gangsters, and pirates.
With the help of her bounty-hunting business partner, Cedar, Kali has outwitted and eluded attackers before, and she thinks she’s prepared for anything. Then her ex-fiancé strolls into her workshop.
As if fooling her once wasn’t enough, he aims to embroil her in a fresh scheme. Meanwhile, a new nemesis is stalking her, a shrouded figure with an arsenal of deadly machines that make Kali’s inventions seem like toys. This time, it’ll take more than her ingenuity and Cedar’s combat skills to survive.
With the help of her bounty-hunting business partner, Cedar, Kali has outwitted and eluded attackers before, and she thinks she’s prepared for anything. Then her ex-fiancé strolls into her workshop.
As if fooling her once wasn’t enough, he aims to embroil her in a fresh scheme. Meanwhile, a new nemesis is stalking her, a shrouded figure with an arsenal of deadly machines that make Kali’s inventions seem like toys. This time, it’ll take more than her ingenuity and Cedar’s combat skills to survive.
My Review
She does it
again—Lindsay does some more awesome! In this sequel to “Flash
Gold,” Kali and Cedar are working together and splitting their
earnings 50/50, while both striving to achieve very different goals.
Kali wants to get out of town in a self-made airship, which she
hasn't been able to build yet, and Cedar wants to kill the man he's
been tracking since the first story. But, Kali's lovely former fiance
strolls into town and shakes things up a bit.
It's fun to finally
meet Sebastian, the jerk that broke Kali's heart, and see how idiotic
this guy is, especially when he meets Cedar. Sebastian becomes the
reason the plot progresses, as Cedar wants to use him as bait to get
closer to his target. Unfortunately, Kali has to go along for
this journey, and that pans out poorly for her. But, another enemy is
targeting Kali as they travel to Sebastian's claim, so they spend a
good amount of time running for their lives.
Kali and Cedar really
get to know each other better in this story, and get to explore the
possibility of a budding romance. I won't say too much about that
since it should be experienced by the reader. By the end, there is
still much potential for them to get together. But, will either of
them accomplish their individual goals? Will they have to separate
someday, as a result?
“Hunted” continues
the action and excitement of “Flash Gold,” and simply takes it
further with the main characters and their relationship. These
stories could go on forever and they'd always make some progress. I
can't wait to read novella number three!
My score: 5 out of
5 stars.
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