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There Before the Chaos

#1 Farian War

K. B. Wagers

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English
Orbit Books
09 October 2018
An epic space opera trilogy featuring the gunrunner empressHail Bristol, who must navigate alien politics and deadly plots to prevent an interspecies war.

The battle for the throne is over. The war for the galaxy is just beginning. Hail Bristol, infamous galactic gunrunner and former runaway princess, never expected to inherit the throne of Indrana. But after avenging the murder of her entire family and cleansing the Empire of usurpers in a bloody civil war, the former outlaw must fulfill her duties to her people. Hail retires her gun and throws herself into the rebuilding of her Empire. Her hard-won peace is short-lived. When Indrana's closest ally asks Hail to intervene in an interstellar military crisis, she embarks on the highest stakes diplomatic mission the Empire has ever faced. Caught between two alien civilizations at each other's throats, she must uncover each side's true intentions before all of humanity becomes collateral damage in a full-blown galactic war. There Before the Chaos begins a fresh, pulse-pounding space opera series from an exciting new voice in science fiction.

For more from K. B. Wagers, check out: The Indranan WarBehind the ThroneAfter the CrownBeyond the Empire

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Imprint:   Orbit Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 208mm,  Width: 137mm,  Spine: 33mm
Weight:   431g
ISBN:   9780316411219
ISBN 10:   0316411213
Pages:   480
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print

K. B. Wagers has a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies and her non-fiction writing has earned her two Air Force Space Command media contest awards. A native of Colorado, she lives at the base of the Rocky Mountains with her husband. In between books, she can be found lifting heavy things, running on trails, dancing to music, and scribbling on spare bits of paper.

Reviews for There Before the Chaos (#1 Farian War)

Perfectly executed.... Science fiction with brains, and a buckload of heart.... K. B. Wager's latest novel manages the trickiest of tasks, deftly moving from galactic spanning space opera to insightful character piece and back again without missing a single beat. --The Eloquent Page This series launch provides an exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended for fans of science fiction with assertive female characters. --Booklist A perfect blend of political intrigue and realistically-conveyed action.... Kick-butt women, space battles, complex relationships, and fiendish plots abound. --Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog This debut ranks among the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail... fast-paced, twisty space opera. --Library Journal (starred review) on Behind the Throne Promising science-fiction series... for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering. --Booklist on Behind the Throne Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Behind the Throne Behind the Throne opens with a bang and maintains the momentum throughout the story. --RT Book Reviews on Behind the Throne Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starring the fiercest princess this side of Westeros. --B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Behind the Throne Hail is quickly becoming a favorite character... for fans of shows like Firefly and Killjoys there's a lot to love. --Pop Culture Beast on After the Crown This is pitch perfect science fiction that blends action, adventure, political intrigue and more than a little heart. --The Eloquent Page on After the Crown Craving a galactic adventure? K.B. Wagers' second Indranan War novel is just the ticket. --Bookish on After the Crown Two books in, this series has exemplified political plotting as compelling as the badass heroine at its center. --B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on After the Crown 'Crown' is fast paced, and its focus on a female action heroine defined by her decisions rather than romance is refreshing and fun. --The Washington Post on After the Crown Kick ass space opera with a heart. I loved it. --The Eloquent Page on Beyond the Empire A rich tapestry of nuanced characters and a story that makes you care about them... I can't wait to see what she'll do next. --Pop Culture Beast on Beyond the Empire Satisfying... Wagers's high-octane space opera trilogy is particularly appealing for its relationships. --Library Journal (starred review) on Beyond the Empire Nerve-wracking action on the ground and in space, dark humor, and the characters' til-the-end loyalty to one another... A satisfyingly thunderous end to Hail's quest for vengeance that makes an excellent addition to any SF collection. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Beyond the Empire Wagers achieves a rare balance of action... tension, and quiet moments, keeping pages turning while deepening the portraits of Hail and the friends and foes around her. Fans of the original trilogy will welcome Hail's return, and any space opera reader can easily jump in here. --Publishers Weekly


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