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Phoenix Empire #3
Qwenching of the Blade: You Don't Have To Be A Hero. You Just Have To Win!
Genre Bending Science Fiction That Redefines Space Warfare!
Shaffer’s Epic Science Fiction Saga reaches dizzying new heights as the battle with the Easlank intensifies, rewarding Science Fiction fans with an ever widening story arc that proves wholly addictive. Alliances will be tested, new battle lines will be drawn as the final fate of the Empire hangs in the balance. Two sides on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to win.
Relentlessly surprising and wholly unpredictable, Shaffer’s Sentinels and Omegas are without equal as they face an enemy devoid of remorse.
They don’t have to be heroes, they just have to win!
An alien epic that’s profoundly human, Shaffer continues to distinguish himself as an exciting new voice in Science Fiction.
Shaffer’s Epic Science Fiction Saga reaches dizzying new heights as the battle with the Easlank intensifies, rewarding Science Fiction fans with an ever widening story arc that proves wholly addictive. Alliances will be tested, new battle lines will be drawn as the final fate of the Empire hangs in the balance. Two sides on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to win.
Relentlessly surprising and wholly unpredictable, Shaffer’s Sentinels and Omegas are without equal as they face an enemy devoid of remorse.
They don’t have to be heroes, they just have to win!
An alien epic that’s profoundly human, Shaffer continues to distinguish himself as an exciting new voice in Science Fiction.
598 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2017
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About the author
Michael Eves Shaffer
10 books4 followersMichael Eves Shaffer was born on April 1st at one in the morning. Whether the birthday shaped him or he chose that date to represent his life, only the divine really knows. His tastes have always been extremely eclectic as well as his career paths. From his first job as a dishwasher, he went into the Army to become a turbine engine mechanic. After four years, he got out and joined the Army Reserve Military Police. Which immediately deployed for Desert Storm. Returning home, he worked as a bookkeeper for an accounting firm. But adventure still interested him, so rejoined the Army to become a Cavalry Scout. Which meant his job was to go behind enemy lines to observe what they were doing. While stationed in Baumholder, Germany, as part of the 4/12 Infantry Brigade, he was deployed to Bosnia. After his time there, he moved fully into civilian life, doing a number of different things before he settled into software engineering.
Currently lives in Youngstown, Ohio, with three cats (Scooter, Tanjay, and Isbit) and an Anatolian Shephard (Fafhrd). He had always been into fantasy and science fiction, a very avid reader since before he got into school. In October of 2014 he finally decided to put together the pieces and parts that had been running through his head. In April of 2015, he published his first book, Firing of the Crucible. His second book followed in June of the 2016, Forging of the Blade. Part of the delay was he had decided that he wanted to add illustrations. After going through a number of artists who said they wanted to be part of the project, he tried his hand at art. Forging shows his first attempts and a month after the released Forging, he re-released Firing with added artwork.
Currently lives in Youngstown, Ohio, with three cats (Scooter, Tanjay, and Isbit) and an Anatolian Shephard (Fafhrd). He had always been into fantasy and science fiction, a very avid reader since before he got into school. In October of 2014 he finally decided to put together the pieces and parts that had been running through his head. In April of 2015, he published his first book, Firing of the Crucible. His second book followed in June of the 2016, Forging of the Blade. Part of the delay was he had decided that he wanted to add illustrations. After going through a number of artists who said they wanted to be part of the project, he tried his hand at art. Forging shows his first attempts and a month after the released Forging, he re-released Firing with added artwork.
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July 20, 2017
A most excellent read
I really enjoyed the first two books of this series and was anxiously waiting for this one. I read it through in two days. If I were younger and stronger I would have read it through non stop. It is that gripping and the suspension of reality is that easy. My only complaint is something I have noticed in a lot of ebooks, spelling, grammar, and context are not at the same level of quality as good print books. You still need someone to go through the book with a critical eye before it is released.
I really enjoyed the first two books of this series and was anxiously waiting for this one. I read it through in two days. If I were younger and stronger I would have read it through non stop. It is that gripping and the suspension of reality is that easy. My only complaint is something I have noticed in a lot of ebooks, spelling, grammar, and context are not at the same level of quality as good print books. You still need someone to go through the book with a critical eye before it is released.
November 10, 2017
Incredible!
Quenching of the Blade should be a NY Times Bestseller and is hands down one of the best novels I’ve read in years. Michael Eves Shaffer is a brilliant writer and this sci-fi action thriller has it all: epic battle scenes, great characters, fantastic dialogue, suspense, intrigue, and betrayal, with some pretty steamy alien love scenes sprinkled in. I loved this book so much that I’m actually looking forward to reading it again! 5 Huge Stars!
Quenching of the Blade should be a NY Times Bestseller and is hands down one of the best novels I’ve read in years. Michael Eves Shaffer is a brilliant writer and this sci-fi action thriller has it all: epic battle scenes, great characters, fantastic dialogue, suspense, intrigue, and betrayal, with some pretty steamy alien love scenes sprinkled in. I loved this book so much that I’m actually looking forward to reading it again! 5 Huge Stars!
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