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A Walking Shadow: Haruspex Trilogy: Part Three (Fortune's Fools Book 6) Kindle Edition

by E.M. Swift-Hook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
"There is a man who knows the planet and the people, speaks the language - and has the reputation you need. He delivers. He's never not delivered."

For Kahina Sarava, recent events in the 'City are just one symptom of something much more disturbing. Left unchecked this will cascade into ever more dire consequences across the entire Coalition and prevent her from achieving the crowning glory of her lifetime ambition. One man stands between Kahina and success. So she is hiring the best professional killer in the business to deal with him. It should be no contest.

A Walking Shadow is the third volume in Haruspex Trilogy and takes the story of Fortune's Fools back to the place where it all began - Temsevar.
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    Fortune's Fools
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    December 16, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0782KCKR7
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
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  • Book 6 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Fortune's Fools
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E M Swift-Hook

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In the words that Robert Heinlein put so evocatively into the mouth of Lazarus Long: 'Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.' Having tried a number of different careers, before settling in the North-East of England with family, three dogs, cats and a small flock of rescued chickens, I now spend a lot of time in private and have very clean hands.

If you enjoy my books, please let me know by leaving a review, it encourages me to keep writing!

I hope you will keep in touch to find out more about future titles in both Fortune's Fools and The Dai and Julia Mysteries through Facebook. Do take the time to enjoy a daily coffee break read with me and my co-author, Jane Jago, at workingtitleblogspot.com. You can also find me on twitter @emswifthook

BOOKS

The Dai and Julia Mysteries (all co-written with Jane Jago) currently available:

Dying to be Roman

Dying to be Friends

Dying for a Poppy

Dying as a Druid

The First Dai and Julia Omnibus

Dying for a Vacation

Dying to be Fathers

Dying on the Mosaics

The Second Dai and Julia Omnibus

Dying on the Streets

Dying to be Innocent

Dying to Find Proof

The Third Dai and Julia Omnibus

Dying for a Present

Dying as a Spy

Dai and Julia short stories:

'Dying to Alter History' in Tales from Alternate Earths III from Inkling's Press

'Dying to be Cured' in 'Gods of Clay' from The SciFi Roundtable

Fortune's Fools books currently available:

Transgressor Trilogy: The Fated Sky, Times of Change, Dues of Blood

Haruspex Trilogy: Trust A Few, Edge of Doom, A Walking Shadow

Iconoclast Trilogy: Mistrust and Treason, Not To Be, A Necessary End

There are also a number of short stories set in the Fortune's Fools universe:

Midwinter Miracle with typographic art by Zora Marie (also available as an audiobook)

'Changeling Child' in 'Tales of Wonder' from Inklings Press

'Tongueless Caverns' in 'Tales from the Underground' from Inklings Press

'Wondrous Strange' in 'The Quantum Soul' from The SciFi Roundtable

'The Invisible Event' in 'Challenge Accepted' a charity anthology.

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  • AF
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story comes full circle in an epic finale
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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    A Walking Shadow is a return to the roots, the medieval world of Temsevar, the periphery of the civilized world, and to The Fated Sky, the first and the best novel in the series so far. Temsevar is a savage world, yet in some ways, there is more humanity there than in the City. It is not only a geographic return, but also a return to a more complex style of writing, full of twists, and engaging characters. There is Jariq again, the most interesting personality of the series, and it’s a pity that he has only an episodic role now, and there is Karlynne, the girl how brough, both then and now, a real ingenuity, and the feeling that there is some good into the world. We have two new colorful characters, The Drum and his dog, and there some elements of the old and more appealing Durban.
    This is not a pleasure journey; Jaz, Durban and Charity need to bring Avilon back from the cryo chamber storing his body, which is the only barrier between life and death, chased by The Drum, a famous hunter under contract to kidnap or kill Durban. There are several strings of actions, some very old and almost forgotten, and they are well pulled in parallel, and meet only at the end of the story in a taut climax. And then, there is the great surprise of Avilon, the old Avilon, who is now only an electronic memory, when he refuses to let an old past taking over a new one.
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  • Jeremy
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Ending With Kind Of A 'Huh...' Feeling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
    Avilon is in stasis and his only hope for survival lies on Temsevar, a technological backwater currently at the mercy of the whim of a few powerful warlords including one overlord. Durban Chola, Jaz, and Cheris must navigate a primitive culture and a volatile political landscape if Avilon has any hope.

    But there is more danger here then any of them realize. Legendary hunter and assassin Archanbor has landed. He knows the planet better than anyone and he's got Chola in his sights.

    For the last installment of the Haruspex Trilogy, E.M. Swift-Hook pulls us away from the sci-fi noir of the previous books and drops us into the 'swords and starships' genre. Which as a self-contained book still worked. As usual, the author is good a creating a vast and immersive environment that I easily get lost in.

    Where this book fell a little flat for me was when you put it next to the previous two. It just felt... out of place. Right from the get-go, I was pulled out of the story when I'd have to go back and try to figure out why we were on this planet in the first place. It is explained by the end but it feels 'stuck on'. It felt like this was a different book from the series with some bits at the end to wrap up the plot threads from the previous book. It's really hard to talk about the ending without spoilers so I will just say this. As Eddie Izzard once said, "I like to finish my show with kind of a... huh... feeling."

    That's basically how I felt.

    I still enjoyed the ride. Swift-Hook's characters are as engaging as ever and continue to evolve in interesting ways (Jaz feels oddly at home charging into a medieval battle on horseback with a sword in one hand and an energy snub in the other). The author manages to weave together a Game of Thrones-ish political war with the usual dangers from the outside in a way that made this more of a page-turner than the previous books in the series.

    But it was still probably my least favorite of the trilogy. If you enjoyed the first two books, you should absolutely grab this one and finish the saga. For me, after a wonderfully engaging story, it stumbled on the landing a little.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Conclusion
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
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    A very satisfying conclusion to the Epic Haruspex Trilogy. Battle-scarred and weary the story continues on the planet Temsevar. Having read the first trilogy by E M Swift-Hook, Temsevar felt like returning home. Back to where everything seemed basic and simple, back to the beginning. But things are far from simple and seeing this world anew through Jaz’s eyes, brings a whole new perspective to the region. I enjoyed how the story comes full circle and loved seeing how the relationships between the main characters continue to evolve. Each one becoming ever more complex. Charis and Jaz finally find common ground and soon Durban and Charis lose theirs. I especially loved how Jaz seemed to come to grips with everything and, in fact, as unbalanced and volatile as he always seemed - he now needs to become the rock for everyone to lean on. His is now the voice of reason.
    One of Jaz’s insights while perusing some classic literature “It might be good writing but was sure as hell not good reading.” Well, that certainly was not true here where the reading was every bit as good as the writing! Wonderful story and superb storytelling. I really can’t wait to see the next trilogy set amid the Universe Swift-Hook. Highly Recommended!
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  • Ducky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get the books, read them, ENJOY!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
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    I got this book as a Christmas gift.

    Usually, I start out my reviews with the positive comments. This time I'll put the bad first. The bad part of this book is that it ended and I have to wait for the next one.

    E.M. Swift-Hook weaves a complex tapestry of characters against the background of a world that is as rich and diverse as our "real" world. Somehow she manages to acquaint the reader with the history and social structure of her world without a lot of exposition. Her stories are fast paced and have lots of excellent twists and turns. This is certainly a series to keep the reader hooked.

    I loved this last Haruspex book and can't say much more without spoilers, so I'll leave it at this: Get the books, read them, ENJOY!
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  • BEEJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another edge of seat adventure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2018
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    Review of A walking Shadow: Haruspex Trilogy: part 3 By E.M. Swift-Hook
    This is the sixth book in this series and the main characters from the first trilogy are brought back together, if not united, back on Timesaver the savage, backward world where the story began. The trio of Jaz, Charity, and Durban Chola have one objective; to bring Avilon back from the very edge of death.
    Though united on the surface undercurrents of differences run deep and the savagery of this uncivilised society will combine to thwart their purpose. Trust is in short supply and as the tension builds tempers and loyalties are pulled to breaking point.
    Can the protagonists overcome the mountain of problems set against them from the personal to the Galactic level or will it prove too much for even superhuman dedication?
    Will Avilon regain his health, strength and above all the memories of his previous life?
    This is a fast-paced adventure with more twists than a mountain road and a group of well-drawn characters to deal with them. The author’s style and fluency can leave the reader breathless for answers and keep them turning pages as rapidly as possible. A fabulous, edge of seat story which rewards the reader with ample opportunity to share the tension with the characters.
    You will get the best from this book if you have read the preceding five. If you haven’t, Then start with book one of the Fortunes Fools trilogy and enjoy the treat you have in store.
    5 Stars.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great conclusion to a fantastic saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2017
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    This is the sixth book featuring several of the main characters, and it's a very satisfying conclusion to many plots lines--and the start of some new ones.

    Character development is one of the author's great strengths. Over the course of this saga, people have changed, and alliances have shifted. We return to where everything started, Temsevar, and see the world anew through the eyes of those who once lived there but have seen the wider universe.

    There's also a moral dilemma at the heart of this tale. Should someone be restored to what he once was, if this destroys the person he is now? And is it selfish of his friends to want his previous self back again?

    Highly recommended.
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