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Boss (Falchion's Company Book 1)
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A city governed by wizards can still have an underbelly that is governed by crime lords. Out-of-work mercenary, Falchion, arrives in the city of Groft and signs on with the boss of the organized crime outfit. But when Falchion’s distaste for the work angers the Boss, his only move is to become the Boss himself. Even if he succeeds, Falchion will have more trouble in store,
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Kindle Edition, 240 pages
Published
December 31st 2019
by Aratus Scrivenery
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If you miss strong heroines and veteran warriors like Brick in Ken Lizzi' "Thick as Thieves," you're in for a treat: more where that came from! Hello, "Boss." Welcome to my library!
Lizzi's characters are gritty and real, decent and honest, even if they're sometimes in need of a social filter, and especially if everyone keeps calling them a^^hole. Falchion, whose name comes from a medieval weapon, lives up to all of a Lizzi fan's expectations. He's flawed, yes, but he has principles. Falchion is ...more
Lizzi's characters are gritty and real, decent and honest, even if they're sometimes in need of a social filter, and especially if everyone keeps calling them a^^hole. Falchion, whose name comes from a medieval weapon, lives up to all of a Lizzi fan's expectations. He's flawed, yes, but he has principles. Falchion is ...more
Too many smart people
I liked it. The story moves well. There is action, a bit of rough comedy, and the hero is suitably heroic at need.
My difficulty is that there were woo many people who reasoned logically and not enough who followed their passions. Having a few who think practically makes it easier to drive the story, but they need to have more fools as foils. While there were idiots, they weren’t loud about it. Even the crazy character (Mad Hazlet?) acted rationally. It felt too safe. ...more
I liked it. The story moves well. There is action, a bit of rough comedy, and the hero is suitably heroic at need.
My difficulty is that there were woo many people who reasoned logically and not enough who followed their passions. Having a few who think practically makes it easier to drive the story, but they need to have more fools as foils. While there were idiots, they weren’t loud about it. Even the crazy character (Mad Hazlet?) acted rationally. It felt too safe. ...more
Really enjoyed this one
Solid story, well developed world, interesting characters with lots of possibilities ahead. I really enjoyed this well written and engaging story.
Solid story, well developed world, interesting characters with lots of possibilities ahead. I really enjoyed this well written and engaging story.
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Ken Lizzi is an attorney and the author of an assortment of published short stories. His novels include "Reunion", "Under Strange Suns", "Thick As Thieves", "Karl Thorson and the Jade Dagger," and "Boss." When not traveling - and he'd rather be traveling - he lives in Oregon with his lovely wife Isa and energetic daughter V.V. He enjoys reading, homebrewing, exercise, and visiting new places. He
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