Blade's Escape

London Steampunk #0.5

by Bec McMaster

Genres: Steampunk, Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, Romance, Short Stories, Novella

6 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2016

About the author

Kidnapped by a dread pirate when she was a child, USA Today Bestselling Author Bec McMaster was raised on myth and legend, and offered her younger siblings to the goblin king many a time. Unfortunately, he did not accept.

Now she writes epic fantasy romance with a dark and sexy twist, which is almost as much fun. She has a secret weakness for villainous heroes, wicked fae princes and dangerous vampires, though in all her daydreams, she’s the one rescuing them.

Bec lives happily-ever-after with her very own hero and princess-in-training in the wilds of Australia, where she can often be found drinking tea or plotting her next travel adventure.

Escape the ordinary at www.becmcmaster.com

Join Bec's mailing list at http://eepurl.com/F_LkD for all the latest news on releases, exclusive excerpts, cover reveals, and epilogues.

Newest Release: CROWN OF DARKNESS (Available now)

Next release: MASTER OF STORMS (Legends of the Storm #5--coming January, 2021)

Where to start?

If you want deliciously dark fae princes, then try Dark Court Rising or Court of Dreams.

For sexy dragon shifters, see Legends of the Storm.

Sorcery and magic?
Try the Dark Arts series.

Kick-bustle ladies-saving-the-day steampunk romance?
Then check out London Steampunk and the London Steampunk: The Blue Blood Conspiracy series.

For rocket-fuelled post-apocalyptic romance with a twist on the werewolf theme, then read the Burned Lands.

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short story that packed a punch... I have yet to delve into this series, but I can honestly say I fully anticipate reading the first novel... These characters as well as the storyline sound quite intriguing and Bec McMaster’s writing is beautifully descriptive and captivating... 4 Stars:)

[Ira · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Very interesting little read, Blade's story when he still a child.
Only 6 pages and you can read on Ms. McMaster's website but enough to make me want to read his story!:)

[Rinou · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5/5
Interesting glimpse about a young Blade.

[Renegade ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

Story Link - Blade's Escape

[Preet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This precursor to Kiss of Steel is both brutal, invigorating, and enticing all at once. Bec McMaster sets the stage for a fabulous story. It makes me want to re-read Kiss of Steel again!

[Mskychick · Rating 4 out of 5]

On Bec's website
http://www.becmcmaster.com/wp-content...

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blade is one of my favorite characters in the London Steampunk world. The first book in the series, Kiss of Steel, is Blade'so story, he'said the man running White chapple and the only man who can stand up to the Blue Bloods. This short story shows a glimpse of how he became that man after being infected against his will as an experiment that robbed him of his humanity.

My only complaint about the story is that it wasn't long enough. I want more!

This story is available on Bec McMaster's website.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Plot: After escaping from the man who turned him into a blueblood, Blade finds a new path forward.

Blade is a pivotal figure in the London Steampunk series, and seeing a bit of how he came to be the most dangerous figure in Whitechapel was interesting. It was such a tease of a short story, though, that I definitely wanted more.

[Tina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I should have read this after reading the first book in the series... Kind of like a "how it began" deal. Reading the short story first (and with the heavy slang) made it ultra-confusing. But I'm not going to let it affect my view on the series, which I want to read.

[Raven Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

great introduction to the London Steampunk world. Makes me want to read the series again or even buy the entire series.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Deena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not necessary to read before starting the series, but more meaningful if read sooner rather than later, as I did.

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t know this short story existed. It gives you an introduction to Blade just after he escapes from the Duke of Vickers.

[GONZA · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting beginning!

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A look at how Henry Rachinger became Blade.

This six page story can be found on Bec McMaster’s website.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting background on how Henry became Blade.

[Destiny Bridwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an amazing little window into the new series I had started. It make me want to just jump right it. It was only a couple of pages long, but it was enough for me to want to read the next one as soon as possible. Plus I like Blade. Can't wait to read more of his story.