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Wreck of the Lanternfish (The Lanternfish Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by C. S. Boyack (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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James Cuttler created a peaceful spot for he and his wife to settle down. Far from the war that ravages their homeland, far from the reputation he earned as the notorious Captain Bloodwater, and far from responsibility.

A royal Prelonian houseguest is a constant reminder of what's at stake half a world away, of the friends he put ashore to fight the war. He lives in a dream world that's temporary, at best. It's only a matter of time before his guest is identified and the black assassins come for her.

He mortgages his precious vineyard to pay for repairs to his ship. If nothing else, Lanternfish will be one of the most powerful ships in the war. He'll need to avoid those on his own side who would hang him for piracy.

Serang is half a world away, leading her army of mercenary swordsmen toward the Fulminites. Mistrusted by both sides of the war, she appears as a third combatant on the battlefield. She may eliminate the mysterious order, only to succumb to the demons of her own tragic past.

Strap on your swords and hoist the colors one more time as the thrilling Lanternfish Trilogy comes to an end.
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    The Lanternfish Series
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    353 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 20, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MC1SNYP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C. S. Boyack (November 20, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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C. S. Boyack

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I was born in a town called Elko, Nevada. I like to tell everyone I was born in a small town in the 1940s. I'm not quite that old, but Elko has always been a little behind the times. This gives me a unique perspective of earlier times, and other ways of getting by. Some of this bleeds through into my fiction.

I moved to Idaho right after the turn of the century, and never looked back. My writing career was born here, with access to other writers and critique groups I jumped in with both feet.

I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.

Craig

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Customers find the book an exciting adventure with humor and misunderstandings. They enjoy the fantastical creatures, political maneuvering, and lovable Root Monsters. The humor and lore are highly entertaining.

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Customers enjoy the book's adventure. They find it entertaining, with action-packed battles and humor. The story explores relationships and has a perfect ending. Readers appreciate the non-stop action and happy endings.

"This third book in the Lanternfish trilogy offers a masterful conclusion to the series...." Read more

"...All three works in this series were worthy tales, but the author outdid himself with this one. Tipping my tricorn in salute. I I I I." Read more

"...While I enjoyed all the adventure, the final wrap-up, and many happy endings had me smiling through a tear or two, especially with the lovable Root..." Read more

"...Expect exciting battles, humor (I may have snorted out loud more than once), fantastical creatures, political maneuvering, and some heartfelt..." Read more

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"...Expect exciting battles, humor (I may have snorted out loud more than once), fantastical creatures, political maneuvering, and some heartfelt..." Read more

"...I laughed all the way through. Loved the creatures. I recommend this book to anyone with a functioning sense of humor, an absolute must read!!!" Read more

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  • Mae Clair
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic conclusion for an engaging series.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
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    I’ve followed this series from the start, so the ending is somewhat bittersweet. I’m going to miss these characters. I’ve been through numerous sea battles with them, have been swept up in warring factions, confronted by exploding monks, and a bevy of creatures from dangerous to intriguing, each and every one a fantastical invention of the author’s creative mind.

    This time around core characters are split, each group engaging in separate strategies while caught up in the war between the Hollish and the Prelonians. The Palumbo’s are still running cons (this time along with the help of an older woman posing as Camilla’s mother), Serang, now a general, is in the thick of the fighting, and James Cuttler risks everything to make Lanternfish seaworthy again. The action is non-stop, with all three plot arcs merging perfectly at the end. I grew particularly fond of the Palumbo’s during this third novel, and who knew I would develop such a soft spot for a snubhorn? (If you don’t know what a snubhorn is, you’re missing out on something special—and truly bizarre).

    James is a clever, fair captain who rises to circumstance and finds himself in a surprising new role by the end of the book. Of all the characters, he remains my favorite. For fans of the series, the root monsters are back. I especially loved the section when a group in search of papers “and other crap” receive names—always a fun event.

    Boyack deftly mixes dollops of humor into the story, to offset the political maneuvering and battle scenes. Underneath the bigger picture, this is also a tale about relationships. Of special note, I love the father/son relationship between James and Mule and how that wraps at the end. The title sits a little heavy on my heart, but the way in which Boyack addresses what becomes of each character (even the root monsters and Serang’s Fu dogs) left me thoroughly satisfied. Wreck of the Lanternfish is a fantastic conclusion for an engaging series. Bravo to the author!
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  • Gwendolyn Plano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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    This third book in the Lanternfish trilogy offers a masterful conclusion to the series. Boyack makes sure the characters get a voice in the adventure. Serang has always been a favorite of mine, along with the root monsters, but there is a favorite for everyone’s taste.

    I highly recommend the Wreck of the Lanternfish. Boyack’s unique way of creating tension, and the polarities of good and evil, will keep you on your toes throughout this fantasy adventure of pirates and sea battles.
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  • writester
    5.0 out of 5 stars One Last Voyage…
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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    If you had told me when I began this series that I would have laughed so much, I might have believed you. I mean, pirate adventures aren’t typically hilarious, but Boyack has a way of tempering the serious with levity so readers can catch their breath. But if you had told me I’d also be moved to tears, I would have scoffed.

    Yet more than once, I found myself misty-eyed.

    The third book in the Lanternfish trilogy has us following three different groups—the con artists Palumbo, warrior monk Serang, and Captain James and his pirates. The Palumbos are neck-deep in their schemes and in more danger than ever. Serang and her warriors fight one battle after another with no rest for the weary. And the Lanternfish crew lays it all on the line to end the war.

    The way these three groups reunite was masterfully crafted. The fact that not everyone makes it out alive adds a realism to this fantastic tale. I won’t drop any spoilers, but the losses were heartbreaking and the destinies of the survivors bittersweet.

    I have to call out the Fu dogs, who always captured my attention when they hit the page and of course the root monsters, who never failed to steal the show. Saying goodbye to these characters sits heavy on my heart even now.

    If you haven’t begun this series, now is the time to start. It has everything a reader could hope for—love, adventure, mystery, and danger. And make sure you read all the way through this gripping and fulfilling conclusion. All three works in this series were worthy tales, but the author outdid himself with this one. Tipping my tricorn in salute. I I I I.
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  • JanS
    4.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying ending to the trilogy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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    This is the final book in The Lanternfish Series, and I have to say it is an epic adventure from beginning to end. In this segment of the series, we see James Cutler go into debt to refurbish The Lanternfish and put her into service to help put an end to the horrible war between the Hollish and Prelonians. Only this time, his journey takes him from the high seas to a land war with adventures and mind-boggling risks galore. We see all of our favorite characters, Fala, Dan, Serang, Mal, Mule, Biscuit Bill, the Root Monsters, and the Palumbos play important roles in this part of the story. There is non-stop action from the time the Lanternfish sets sale until James returns to his home and wife. The author did a great job of wrapping up all the loose ends for each of the many characters, including the Root Monsters. While I enjoyed all the adventure, the final wrap-up, and many happy endings had me smiling through a tear or two, especially with the lovable Root Monsters. If you love fantasy, action, a little magic, and a whole lot of realism, you will enjoy this entire series. I do highly recommend you start with book 1 and work your way through the trilogy to fully understand the final segment. Kudos to the author for this tremendous undertaking!
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  • eppingstrider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant final adventure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2023
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    Oh, boy.

    In some ways it was not as exciting as previous instalments, in others, even more so. Serang is involved in countless battles, but with an eye on heritage, too. James has a ridiculous plan which pays off, but after that he has to get involved in the politics of solving the problem. Others who have had bit-parts come into their own as major influencers. The Fu dogs make their final appearance. The root monsters make their final appearance after several wonderful escapades (I cried).

    I’m not sure that CS Boyack left any thread unraveled. This was a masterpiece of writing craft, to tie up such a complex world in such a brilliant way. I loved this series and will miss its world and all who inhabit it.
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