The Edge of the World

Paladero #3

by Steven Lochran

Joss, Hero and Drake are prentice paladeros, cowboy-knights that ride dinosaurs and might one day fight to protect their kingdom. But trouble is brewing in Thunder Realm, and the young friends will be called to battle even sooner than they realise …

Joss and his Bladebound brethren have worked hard to earn their paladero training, from battling bloodthirsty witches and monsters to hunting down a gang of vicious kidnapping pyrates. But when the three friends travel to Hero’s old order, Blade’s Edge Acres, to continue their training, they are faced with a new challenge: Hero’s mentor, Lord Haven, is dead. And it looks like he may have been murdered.

As the trio investigate Haven’s death, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens all of Thunder Realm. But with dark figures circling ever closer, do the three young prentices have any chance of saving the kingdom – let alone themselves?

In the third instalment of this brilliant fantasy series by Steven Lochran, readers are taken on a wild adventure through the kingdom of Thunder Realm. Perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones and the Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

352 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2018

About the author

Steven Lochran spent his childhood writing stories and now he does it for a living. He graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, and has worked as a film critic, projectionist and DJ. He's spent the last decade in the publishing industry surrounded by books, as well as writing the VANGUARD PRIME and PALADERO series. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and two spoilt cats.

Reviews

[꒦꒷CAISEE꒷꒦ · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHHAAAAAAAAT ?????
SHIT HAS HIT THE ROOF AND HIT IT HARD!

[Anika Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series! Yes, I finally finished a book, and I'm glad it was this one that got me through. I'm going to post a full review soon, promise.

[Quinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars

I found it hard to get into the first quarter, as I floundered to remember what had happened in the first 2 books and who was who... So I felt I was more suspicious of everyone that seemed vaguely sussy.

None of the people I was suss about (ie Edgar and Zeke) were actually up to no good and those I had no suspicions turned out to be the sussy bitches. Though honestly, I'm sure Lochran did make them seem suspicious just to keep us on our toes.

The first time it was mentioned that Tempest had crusty eyes, I wondered why it wasn't being treated and maybe that was why it was so cranky. I was really glad that Joss actually addressed poor Tempest's eyes and fucking sad it died in the end. Poor thing.