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Edge #3
The Edge of Dawn
The final battle approaches for a band of modern paladins, fighting for the light of science and reason, and against an ancient supernatural army poised to destroy the world
What do you do when the Earth is under assault from monstrous creatures by alternate dimensions and you’re the only person who can wield the weapon that can destroy them? That’s the situation facing Richard Oort, hero of the Edge novels.
Lonely and overwhelmed after a series of terrifying, catastrophic global and personal events, Richard is still determined to save the world from the horrific Old Ones. He goes undercover in a Christian fundamentalist compound, playing house with an attractive FBI agent. At first, this only serves to increase his loneliness, missing his real family, but against all odds discovers another unique human who can use the paladin’s weapon, one who might be able to join him and lighten the burden of responsibility. There’s only one problem — Mosi is a nine year old Navajo girl.
Their enemies are trying to kill both Richard and Mosi—and have already killed Mosi's family. To keep her safe Richard becomes her guardian, but an error in judgement leads to disaster and betrayal, and now the odd pair will need to summon all their strength to survive the coming battle. From the American southwest to a secret society in Turkey, the paladin and his ward try to stay in front of their enemies, but the world is at stake—and time is running short.
What do you do when the Earth is under assault from monstrous creatures by alternate dimensions and you’re the only person who can wield the weapon that can destroy them? That’s the situation facing Richard Oort, hero of the Edge novels.
Lonely and overwhelmed after a series of terrifying, catastrophic global and personal events, Richard is still determined to save the world from the horrific Old Ones. He goes undercover in a Christian fundamentalist compound, playing house with an attractive FBI agent. At first, this only serves to increase his loneliness, missing his real family, but against all odds discovers another unique human who can use the paladin’s weapon, one who might be able to join him and lighten the burden of responsibility. There’s only one problem — Mosi is a nine year old Navajo girl.
Their enemies are trying to kill both Richard and Mosi—and have already killed Mosi's family. To keep her safe Richard becomes her guardian, but an error in judgement leads to disaster and betrayal, and now the odd pair will need to summon all their strength to survive the coming battle. From the American southwest to a secret society in Turkey, the paladin and his ward try to stay in front of their enemies, but the world is at stake—and time is running short.
352 pages, Hardcover
First published August 4, 2015
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About the author
Melinda M. Snodgrass
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Melinda Snodgrass was born in Los Angeles, but her family moved to New Mexico when she was five months old making her almost a native. She studied opera at the Conservatory of Vienna in Austria, graduated from U.N.M. with a degree in history, and went on to Law School. She practiced for three years, and discovered that while she loved the law she hated lawyers so she began writing.
In 1988 she accepted a job on Star Trek: TNG, and began her Hollywood career. Her novels, The High Ground, In Evil Times and The Hidden World are available from Titan Books. She is the executive producer on the upcoming Wild Cards shows being developed for Hulu. Her passion (aside from writing) is riding her Lusitano stallion Vento da Broga.
Melinda Snodgrass was born in Los Angeles, but her family moved to New Mexico when she was five months old making her almost a native. She studied opera at the Conservatory of Vienna in Austria, graduated from U.N.M. with a degree in history, and went on to Law School. She practiced for three years, and discovered that while she loved the law she hated lawyers so she began writing.
In 1988 she accepted a job on Star Trek: TNG, and began her Hollywood career. Her novels, The High Ground, In Evil Times and The Hidden World are available from Titan Books. She is the executive producer on the upcoming Wild Cards shows being developed for Hulu. Her passion (aside from writing) is riding her Lusitano stallion Vento da Broga.
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September 26, 2015
Richard Oort, a human born with no potential for magic and total immunity from magic, acts as a "paladin" for Kenntnis, a figure of pure rationality, as they furiously attempt to hold off encroaching magical demons from another dimension and their sorcerous minions. The first book had some rough spots but the setting was interesting; but I feel like the novelty of the setting is going down and the writing continues to insert speed bumps regularly
There are things that this book covers which are completely novel in the urban fantasy (that I've seen): Richard Oort is juggling the responsibilities of being CEO to a large multi-billion dollar company and a sword-wielding paladin who travels around closing dimensional tears firsthand (being the only paladin alive, he's the only one who can do so). But a distracted corporate head may lose track of a company's resources, and not deal well with internal poliitics ...
Some of the dialogue just feels downright clunky. It doesn't help that the characters regularly use the phrase "bad guy" which seems like something nobody would ever say in the real world about anybody. Every time I read the phrase, I was kicked out of my immersion. The romantic mentions simlarly seemed strained , highlighting the clunk of exposition and dialogue.
There are things that this book covers which are completely novel in the urban fantasy (that I've seen): Richard Oort is juggling the responsibilities of being CEO to a large multi-billion dollar company and a sword-wielding paladin who travels around closing dimensional tears firsthand (being the only paladin alive, he's the only one who can do so). But a distracted corporate head may lose track of a company's resources, and not deal well with internal poliitics ...
Some of the dialogue just feels downright clunky. It doesn't help that the characters regularly use the phrase "bad guy" which seems like something nobody would ever say in the real world about anybody. Every time I read the phrase, I was kicked out of my immersion. The romantic mentions simlarly seemed strained , highlighting the clunk of exposition and dialogue.
February 20, 2017
The Edge of Dawn (Edge #3)
by Melinda M. Snodgrass
Its an interesting contrast to read this book at this time, I am currently teaching second grade. We are looking into fables, fairy tales, and folklore with these students. In comparison reading this final book in the edge trilogy you can see the lessons that are taught through superstition, in these childhood stories. Melinda Snodgrass brings to question our adult acceptance without question the story of religion and the belief of gods. Richard is a charismatic leader of the resistance to superstition, and the machinations of the Old Ones. He is down a mentor, a lover, and passion to continue the fight. He has found the job of balancing the company and the battles to be overwhelming. The Edge of Dawn, shows the reliance of the human nature, and the ability that truth and honesty is the only way to win a war against those who use lies and deceit to corrupt men.
by Melinda M. Snodgrass
Its an interesting contrast to read this book at this time, I am currently teaching second grade. We are looking into fables, fairy tales, and folklore with these students. In comparison reading this final book in the edge trilogy you can see the lessons that are taught through superstition, in these childhood stories. Melinda Snodgrass brings to question our adult acceptance without question the story of religion and the belief of gods. Richard is a charismatic leader of the resistance to superstition, and the machinations of the Old Ones. He is down a mentor, a lover, and passion to continue the fight. He has found the job of balancing the company and the battles to be overwhelming. The Edge of Dawn, shows the reliance of the human nature, and the ability that truth and honesty is the only way to win a war against those who use lies and deceit to corrupt men.
March 19, 2018
"There are still monsters... out there, aren't there?"
"Yes."
She nodded. "We'll fight them."
"Yes, we will. Good night, Mosi."
I started Melinda Snodgrass's "The Edge of Dawn" on Saturday morning. I finished it on Sunday afternoon. That makes it the fastest I've read a book in a very long time.
Recommended.
"Yes."
She nodded. "We'll fight them."
"Yes, we will. Good night, Mosi."
I started Melinda Snodgrass's "The Edge of Dawn" on Saturday morning. I finished it on Sunday afternoon. That makes it the fastest I've read a book in a very long time.
Recommended.
September 11, 2017
I enjoyed this but the story did not feel complete.
May 14, 2025
Not the ending I wanted, but still a very good story.
August 11, 2015
"The Edge of Dawn" is the third in Melinda Snodgrass' exciting and thought-provoking series, and I tore through it in a couple of hours. It's a wonderful adventure - very much in keeping with the spirit of the first two books (a phenomenon not always the case with series!) and their concern with a time-spanning war between powerful opponents representing truth and ignorance, light and dark, knowledge and fear. In this age of what seems like increasing anti-intellectualism and where religious belief is so easily warped into cruelty and brutality and evil, this series is badly needed. Snodgrass' heroes are waging a battle for the supremacy of the human intellect itself across many different planes - physical combat, financial influence, political power.
"Edge of Dawn" is a fun and fierce novel, and what makes it all the more remarkable is Snodgrass' ability to smoothly mesh together so many different facets: the monster-fighting with romantic developments with personal dynamics with, yes, even corporate intrigue.
"Edge of Dawn" is a fun and fierce novel, and what makes it all the more remarkable is Snodgrass' ability to smoothly mesh together so many different facets: the monster-fighting with romantic developments with personal dynamics with, yes, even corporate intrigue.
November 20, 2016
Enjoyable third instalment (I think it's the conclusion though I personally didn't find it very satisfying in that regard). The anti religious tone of the previous books isn't quite as pronounced thus time out which I appreciated. Storyline wise the characters are placed in a suitable amount f peril & given obstacles to overcome though I feel the story lacks a really tangible villain to properly root against. These flaws aside the fusion of sci fi & fantasy is all present & correct & there are nice progressions in terms of character. So if you enjoyed the series so far this is definitely worthy of a read.
September 10, 2015
Disappointing, absolutely no indication for how the world will continue now that the series has ended.
October 19, 2015
I thought this was the last book in the series since dawn is in the title. It's not! So don't put off reading this title, sit down, read it now.
January 24, 2016
The third and final book in the series was the best with some interesting new characters and new love interests!!
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