“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.
Hunted is a 27,000-word steampunk novella.
Printed page count equivalent: 120″
This novella is the second in the series, the first being “Flash Gold” which I reviewed here.
It is a steampunk adventure that is filled with Lindsay Buroker’s usual flair and humorous banter. The limited amount of characters in the story ensure that everyone is nice and easy to keep track of, something that is great if you’re looking for a concoction that is both enjoyable and relaxing.
As always, Lindsay has used at least one word that I’ve had to pause a moment over; this book’s mystery ingredient was ‘ablutions’, which for the record means:
1. a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual.
2. the liquid thus used.
3. a washing of the hands, body, etc.
There, now you’re just a little bit smarter… unless of course you knew that already, in which case you’re just as smart as you were before!
Ahem.
The only bad thing about this novella, aside from a few typos, was the fact that it was just way too short. I like knowing that once I’ve really gotten into a story, that I have at least a few good hours of reading. This is unfortunately never the case with a novella. Since I was enjoying it, I really didn’t want it to end!
Regardless, whether you’re a steampunk lover, adventure seeker or just happen to enjoy a fun read; I would definitely suggest you try out this particular potion! As always, if you happen to try it, I’d love it if you came back and let me know how it tasted to you!
/5
Hunted can be found for sale on Smashwords (offers multiple ereader formats), Amazon
(Kobo).
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for taking the time to review Hunted! The third one is a little longer (35,000 words). I need to get my rear end in gear and get it edited soon!
My pleasure! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the sequel — it’s definitely on my ‘to read’ list!