Major Bhaajan is an anomaly. She came from the Undercity, became part of the military, and has retired from that. She is now a private eye. She lives above in the City of Cries, but she regularly visits the Undercity. She has a kid's club down there she's training in martial arts and her boyfriend lives there. But the new case she picks up is going to take her places she's never been before...
Baen and Edelweiss gave me the opportunity to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published September 5th.
This is new fantasy world set on another planet. Earth people came there years ago and it seems there may be other beings, too. The society that is established has evolved through the ages. Most understand why things are what they are but they don't have to like it. When Bhaajan is summoned by the Ruby Pharaoh and asked to find a Juggernaut, her adventures begin. Juggernauts are not supposed to be able to kill the way this one did. How did she do it without triggering the shut down? And why would she kill that official?
You learn about the two cities, the underground aqueducts, the various groups in the society, and how the Pharaoh uses her mind and a computer interface to communicate in space and the powers out there. You also find out that the Pharaoh and Bhaajan have some genetics in common.
This is full bodied story with lots of characters. The author makes you care about them. It's twisted tale from long ago meshed with the present. It's good thing they have a strong leader. And I'm glad Bhaajan survived the war. She even admitted she loves her boyfriend. What more could you want?
I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
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