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Behind the Throne begins K. B. Wagers's action-packed science fiction adventure, with a heroine as rebellious as Han Solo, as savvy as Leia, and as skilled as Rey.
Hail Bristol has made a name for herself as one of the most fearsome gunrunners in the galaxy. But she can't escape her past forever: twenty years ago, she was a runaway princess of the Indranan Empire. Now, her mother's people have finally come to bring her home.
But when Hail is dragged back to her Indrana to take her rightful place as the only remaining heir, she finds that trading her ship for a palace is her most dangerous move yet.
In a world where the only safe options are fight or flight, Hail must rule.
"Excellent SF adventure debut." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
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“This debut ranks among the best political sf novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail. The secondary characters…are fascinating as well. The matriarchal structure of the Indranan Empire leads to some interesting gender dynamics, and the cultural influences being largely from India make for a welcome change. This fast-paced, twisty space opera borrows the political machinations from fantasies such as George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones and Katherine Addison’s The Goblin Emperor.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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“Excellent SF adventure debut.”
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“Promising science-fiction series…for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering.”
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Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut.
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Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starring the fiercest princess this side of Westeros.
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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) -
A darn good space adventure yarn. It takes the best of the smugglers' corner of the Star Wars universe and adds political intrigue and family drama.
— Tor.com -
Promising science-fiction series ... for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering.
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Behind the Throne opens with a bang and maintains the momentum throughout the story.
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The start of a damn good series. Rich world building, great characters, and an enthralling story make for a page turner."—Pop Culture Beast
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A Library Journal Editor’s Pick for Debut of the Month for August 2016 Science Fiction and Fantasy
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About K. B. Wagers
K. B. Wagers is the author of the Indranan series, the Farian War trilogy, and the NeoG series. Wagers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Russian studies and a second-degree blackbelt in Shaolin Kung Fu. You can find them on Twitter @kbwagers and Instagram @midwaybrawler for political commentary, plant photos, and video game play-throughs.
About the Narrators
Angèle Masters is an actor and writer, born and raised in a small town in England. She has spent the past twenty years in the southern United States. While most of her background is in theater, she makes an occasional appearance in front of the camera and quite often behind the microphone recording audiobooks.
Angèle Masters is an actor and writer, born and raised in a small town in England. She has spent the past twenty years in the southern United States. While most of her background is in theater, she makes an occasional appearance in front of the camera and quite often behind the microphone recording audiobooks.