Echoes of Ancients
(2023)(The second book in the Lamentations and Magic series)
A novel by Russell Cowdrey
When you have the secret to ruling the world, everyone wants what you have.
The Aaruans may have magic, but they have seen nothing like the Earthlings’ guns. Hunted by the Remulan Empire for their knowledge, Ben, Louisa, Abu, and the soldiers of the 13th Bengal Lancers must find a way home or become pawns in the struggle for ultimate power.
All they need to do is survive being guests of a race of immortal pseudo-humans known as the welves, outwit a Remulan Emperor who descends from Julius Caesar, and decipher the cryptic language of a long-vanished alien race, all before the threat of the world-ending Lamentations becomes a reality.
Step back into a world of adventure, romance, magic, and history with Echoes of Ancients as the story of our intergalactic castaways continues.
Manybooks.net editorial review - Overall, Echoes of Ancients is a great continuation of the story and makes it clear that the stakes will be even higher in the next book, a Harvest of Ancient Sorrows. Readers who experienced the trials and tribulations of Ben, Abu, and Louisa in the first book will definitely want to read this book to see their character growth continuing. The book also reveals more fascinating insights about Aaru, but without giving away too much. Fans of action, adventure, science fiction, and just riveting stories in general should not miss out on this series.
Genre: Science Fiction
The Aaruans may have magic, but they have seen nothing like the Earthlings’ guns. Hunted by the Remulan Empire for their knowledge, Ben, Louisa, Abu, and the soldiers of the 13th Bengal Lancers must find a way home or become pawns in the struggle for ultimate power.
All they need to do is survive being guests of a race of immortal pseudo-humans known as the welves, outwit a Remulan Emperor who descends from Julius Caesar, and decipher the cryptic language of a long-vanished alien race, all before the threat of the world-ending Lamentations becomes a reality.
Step back into a world of adventure, romance, magic, and history with Echoes of Ancients as the story of our intergalactic castaways continues.
Manybooks.net editorial review - Overall, Echoes of Ancients is a great continuation of the story and makes it clear that the stakes will be even higher in the next book, a Harvest of Ancient Sorrows. Readers who experienced the trials and tribulations of Ben, Abu, and Louisa in the first book will definitely want to read this book to see their character growth continuing. The book also reveals more fascinating insights about Aaru, but without giving away too much. Fans of action, adventure, science fiction, and just riveting stories in general should not miss out on this series.
Genre: Science Fiction
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