Review: The Stealthmaster’s Shadow, Hope Ann

So I actually forgot I was supposed to post this yesterday  (jeesh guys, busyness that is a full time job) until I saw a reminder I had set on my phone telling me to write a post ahead of time and schedule it for then.

So, brought to you by said phone and La Quinta hotel internet: I give thee “The Stealthmaster’s Shadow,” by Hope Ann.

*I was given a free copy in exchange for my honest review*


Blurb:

It’s been ten confounded years since the war ended.

Verus, a retired soldier, determines to enforce the peace the victory ought to have brought. His wanderings bring him to the city of Nerva, a sprawling riverside chaos no other Stealthmaster will touch.

Commandeering the task of a former comrade, Verus presents himself to the governor and promises to search out hidden Subverters. The true reason for his actions he keeps to himself. After all, the tyrannical governor will hardly approve of lending aid to those pitted against him, but the Subverters need information. Maybe even weapons.

The wishes of the Subverters themselves are immaterial. They weren’t there during the war. They didn’t see the horrors Tauscher spread.

Verus has.

So has the new ambassador from Zahavia who strides through the great doors of the feasting hall, bringing Verus face to face with nightmares from his past.

As the simple mission dissolves into confusion, Verus struggles to help those he’s plunged into danger, from a serving lad to the infuriating woman he’s taken to calling “Princess.” Fleeing will only make the enemy stronger. But staying…

Staying could doom them all.


A stand-alone story, The Stealthmaster’s Shadow focuses on the fourth fruit of the Spirit, long-suffering, while following the results of the war between the Prince and Tauscher.

My Thoughts:

Of course, I am a big fan of Hope’s books, the overall feel of her work and the ideas behind her stories; so it didn’t surprise me when I discovered that it was AMAZING!

The character arcs are fantastically thought out and delivered, the dialogue is great, and there is sarcasm!

I would have finished it in one sitting, but I had someplace I needed to be. It is not super long, but it doesn’t seem like it ends too quickly.

Just go buy it ok!

Details:

It is only in ebook form, since it is a novelette. Click HERE to find it on Amazon.


Well, that’s that!