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QUEST OF THUNDER
The Stormbourne Chronicles – Book Two
Copyright © 2017 Karissa Laurel
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ISBN (EPUB Version): 1622531566
ISBN-13 (EPUB Version): 978-1-62253-156-1
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Editor: Sue Fairchild
Cover Designer: www.DerangedDoctorDesign.com
Interior Designer: Lane Diamond
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE:
At the end of this novel of approximately 87,124 words, you will find two Special Sneak Previews: 1) CROWN OF THUNDER by Karissa Laurel, the last (third) book in this “Stormbourne Chronicles” series, and; 2) FRENDYL KRUNE AND THE BLOOD OF THE SUN by Kira A. McFadden, the first book in “The Amüli Chronicles: Frendyl Krune” series, another YA Fantasy. We think you’ll enjoy these books, too, and provide these previews as a FREE extra service, which you should in no way consider a part of the price you paid for this book. We hope you will both appreciate and enjoy the opportunity. Thank you.
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Disclaimer:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or the author has used them fictitiously.
Books by Karissa Laurel
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1- Heir of Thunder
2- Quest of Thunder
3- Crown of Thunder
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0.5- Moonlight Falling – A Prequel Novella
1- Midnight Burning
2- Arctic Dawn
3- Molten Dusk
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What Others Are Saying About QUEST OF THUNDER:
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“A princess on the run. A steampunk circus. A group of dark magicians who will stop at nothing. If you’re looking for an amazing fantasy adventure, boy, does Quest of Thunder (Book 2 of Karissa Laurel’s “Stormbourne Chronicles”) deliver! It’s a sequel that totally holds up to the original... in fact, it may be even better.
Quest of Thunder is an utter delight to read, full of magic, adventure, intrigue, and mayhem. Evelyn is a sympathetic protagonist who’s in way over her head... which makes her all the more fun to read about. And as with the last book, there’s a touch of romance. While Evelyn has great chemistry with her love interest, Gideon, she’s more concerned with surviving and figuring out how the heck she’s going to: a) escape the bad guys, and; b) get her kingdom back. And have I mentioned the worldbuilding? A fantastical version of 19th century Europe full of airships, mechanical animals, and magic. While steampunk can walk the line between sci-fi and fantasy, the Stormbourne Chronicles fall squarely in the fantasy camp. I wish I could dive in and hang out with Evie and her friends. Everything about this book comes alive with immersive world-building and colorful characters.” ~ Mary Fan
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“This is the type of detailed world building that I love to see in a steampunk novel. Laurel takes the exotic setting of a circus one step further by adding mechanical animals and transports. She also doesn’t over-describe the steampunk elements. It is very easy for a reader to picture the bird feathers that look like butter knives, for example. It reminds me of Stephen King’s advice in On Writing: Add just enough description so that a reader can share the writer’s vision. Be clear and succinct.
Will Evie find the Fantazikes? Will they help her regain her powers? Will she develop enough of her powers to re-take her kingdom? Is this the destiny she wants for herself, or will she choose another path?
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend both Heir of Thunder and Quest of Thunder for anyone who loves steampunk, fantasy, and adventure.” ~ Chris
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“Another excellent example of YA genre writing. Evie Stormbourne is a smart, earnest heroine supported by a cast of colorful secondary characters. As with book 1, the unique plot was fast-paced, and held my attention from the first page to the last. Evie matured in this next episode, which I enjoyed, as I believe a series should show character growth and more layers as each installment of the series adds more layers to the overarching plot.
