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Edge of Doom: Haruspex Trilogy: Part Two (Fortune's Fools Book 5) Kindle Edition

by E.M. Swift-Hook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
Dear Durban, I know I've not been in touch as much as I should but I brought a man to the City called Zathery Ryle. He is paying me to help him kill you. Take care. Best wishes, Charis.

When Charis discovers her best friend has taken over a criminal syndicate and her boyfriend has been keeping dangerous secrets from her, things begin to spin apart. She learns the hard way that in the City your own fingers can easily get just as dirty as those you despise.

Edge of Doom is the second volume in Haruspex Trilogy. It continues the story begun in Trust A Few as the game of survival in the criminal gangland of the 'City reaches crisis point.
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 5 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Fortune's Fools
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E M Swift-Hook

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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  • Jeremy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sequel to Trust A Few
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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    Durban Chola is the undisputed boss of Starcity’s criminal syndicates. With the two ex-soldiers from the punitive ‘Specials,’ Jaz and Avilon, at his side to provide protection and muscle, there is nobody in the criminal underground that can stand against him.

    But when the legendary criminal Shame Cullen rises again and makes an attempt on Chola’s life, violence erupts all over the ‘City. Together, they must uncover the truth behind Shame Cullen and defend themselves from the other criminal organizations closing in before it’s too late.

    Edge of Doom is a wonderfully crafted second book of the Haruspex Trilogy. It is another slow-burning sci-fi noir that serves as a perfect compliment to Trust A Few. The first book was good, but a lot of the time, it felt like one long info dump. The author did good work keeping it interesting enough to keep turning pages, but it was a tough read for me.

    But, I have to say, it was worth it for Edge of Doom. After the characters’ fates intertwined in Trust a Few, they find a shared trajectory. The complex motivations make each character jump off the page, whether it be Jaz and Avilon trying to rebuild their life after the Specials, Charis and Foss desperately clinging to what little bit of ‘normalcy’ they can obtain in the ‘City, or Chola’s need to hold onto power. At the same time, the gritty world the author created eventually makes everything much simpler. Everyone may have entered the story for different reasons, but, by the end, they must depend on each other for their very survival.

    I especially like Avilon’s development in this book. Released from the ‘Specials’ with no memory of the crime that sent to that fate, Avilon moves through this world with a strange child-like innocence. But as more details about Avilon’s life start seeping out in this novel, he has to deal with the idea that, not only was he a terrible person, but he was also a brilliant, capable person. Almost the opposite of how he sees himself now.

    I also love the return of Shame Cullen, a kind of ‘Dread Pirate Roberts’ character. It adds a layer of legend and mystique to this world. Shame Cullen appears around every corner is behind every plot; it’s almost as if Shame Cullen is the spirit of the ‘City and ready to turn the hand of fate against anyone foolish enough to think they can control it.

    One thing that did bug me about this book was the fate of a character that played a big part in Trust a Few. Without giving too much away, I felt like his fate should have meant more to the characters in the book. As it was, after he played his part, it felt like everyone was done with him and just moved on. But, in a way, it speaks to how well-crafted the characters are that I found myself caring about what proved to be a relatively minor character.

    Overall a great book but, again, one that a reader really has to make time for. I don’t think I would recommend this book to someone who has to cram reading time together whenever they can. But if a person is lucky enough to be able to carve out an hour or two in the evening, dim the lights and put on some music. Edge of Doom is a wonderful story to lose oneself in.
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  • M. P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m still in recovery after finishing this book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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    In Edge of Doom, we follow Avilon, Durban and Jaz, three impossibly sexy characters, as they create an empire and fight ‘the man’ in an effort to save one of their own. In typical Swift-Hook fashion, nothing is simple or predictable, but it all pulls together in a tight clean ending that will leave you pacing the floor.

    This isn’t a good book to read when you are in a public place. You will find yourself explaining things to the characters when you want them to behave. People around you won’t know why you are yelling at your book and it generally causes a scene. Not that I know this to be true personally or anything.

    Also, don’t read this one out of order. If you don’t know what’s happened so far with Avilon, a lot of Edge of Doom will be lost on you.

    And finally, when you get to the end, you will want to write a sternly worded memo regarding the general condition and treatment of some of the characters in this book. I am considering taking up a collection to find out where the author lives and explain some things. Poison is not our friend. Torture is bad. Things like that. Maybe we can send Jaz to do it.
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  • Laura
    4.0 out of 5 stars sequel to one of my favorite Sci fi books, Trust a Few
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
    Edge of Doom follows Trust a Few as the second book in a sci fi series. I don’t see it as a stand alone book.
    I really enjoyed Trust a Few. The world-building was evocative and believable—which matters to me. I don’t like sci-fi that is so technology-heavy that there is nothing to relate to. The settings in this series are futuristic but grounded in recognizable urban themes: slums, small businesses, nightclubs, a wealthy ruling class, crime families and law-abiding people. All of this is developed in Trust a Few as the back drop for a compelling plot.
    Edge of Doom, probably on the assumption that readers have read the previous book, gives only a perfunctory description of setting—which, to me, made the story feel thin. However, Edge of Doom has the same main characters as Trust a Few and I was glad to be with them again through the dangerous politics of their lives.
    Edge of Doom is more character-driven and relation-ship driven than most sci-fi novels and a lot of the story consists of the characters conversing—while they try to manipulate each other or cope with each other. The story has action scenes==including one that would be awesome as a movie scene—but the real power of the story is in the characters and their relationships. They are an uneasy quartet, not so much a motley crew as a crew bonded by shared experiences and previous events and divided by personal agendas. As the external events of the story play out, each character moves and changes internally.
    I liked the character=driven aspect of the story because I like the characters. None are standard or generic or “types”. Each is complicated in his or her own way.
    I recommend this book to sci fi readers who appreciate a book with deep character development.
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  • Theodore Koukouvitis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018
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    E.M. Swift-Hook’s Edge of Doom is a long, intricately detailed scifi novel full of dark plot twists, violence, moral dilemmas and betrayal. The theme is strongly dystopian, yet the story can’t really be labeled pessimistic.

    I really enjoyed this book. The intricate story is full of clever twists. The protagonists come alive through the book’s pages and their struggles are real in the brutal reality of ‘City.

    There’s a lot of dialogue, interrupted by abrupt, violent action. Like with the first book in the trilogy, the core theme here is, again, trust and betrayal. There are no “perfect” solutions and there’s A LOT of pain, both physical and emotional.

    I particularly loved Chapter X, which I think could easily win a short fiction competition by itself. The tension, the dialogue, the scope and the stakes were all amazing.

    Overall, I think E.M. Swift-Hook’s Edge of Doom is a great book that avoids the usual pitfalls of sequels and delivers a solid story.
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  • Layla Pinkett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great follow up to Trust a Few!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2017
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    This chapter of the Haruspex Trilogy, takes off from where book one left you hanging. It sees Durban Chola in charge of Shame Cullen. This, unfortunately, has its drawbacks, as he is now a target of many different rival factions. Jaz, his right hand man has gone missing, and Avalon Ravid has gone off the rails slightly. With no real protection, he lives in fear of his life everyday, and it's a hear miss that draws Jaz back out, but not everything is clear cut. We get see an old friend rejoin the story as well, Charity Sweetling, who sends warning of future attacks. I refuse to go any further for fear of exposing spoilers...that is a really bad habit of mine.

    Again, I find myself hooked on every word, and every action. The author does a good job of holding my attention, and I guess that's why I am such a huge fan of her work. Let's put it this way, I had never considered reading Space Opera's,nor did I want to, but then E.M. Swift-Hook came along and changed all that, and for that I am grateful.

    You'll be missing out on this well written story, if you didn't even consider taking a look. I highly recommend it if you are a lover of Space Opera's.
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  • BEEJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another nail biting story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2017
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    Review of Edge of Doom by E. M. Swift-Hook
    Part two of the second trilogy by this author carries the story of the three main characters forward through the violent underworld of the City. Again a web of lies and subterfuge is woven with immense skill so that even those most closely involved are unsure of who to trust. Will the end justify the means or will the plotters foil themselves rather than their enemies? The story builds to climax after climax and just as the reader thinks that all will be well fate pulls the rug from under the character’s feet to plunge them on another helter-skelter rush to disaster. Time and again friends who have proved their trust are doubted or placed in positions where betrayal seems the only way out.
    This is a story that will leave you breathless and desperate for the next book. I have read all five of the currently published books in this series and never been disappointed. Join me, get hooked and get set for a blockbuster of intrigue and suspense. You won’t regret it for one second.
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