Stormrider
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Stormrider, young woman Janissary, quests for justice and peace on her rebellion-torn world, several continents away from what she considers home, and for the missing Amulet that can choose the leader of the worlds in concert. Stormrider is cast adrift in a sea of intrigue, mysticism and magic. Isolated, she is dependent upon her own wits and skills to survive.
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“Absolutely memorable mix of mysticism, magic, and lore . . . Vividly rendered and entrancingly told, Stormrider comes highlyrecommended . . . Readers accustomed to the traditional quest in the fantasy genre will find that Bechko has a striking flair for originality.”
—Cindy Penn, ParaNormal Romance Review
“Once I started reading Stormrider I couldn’t put it down.”
—John Cullum, TV Series Northern Exposure , Tony winning fame
Praise for this book
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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An imaginative adventure on a far away world. This book was a great read. A very enjoyable mix of sci-fi and the mystical. There were twists and turns and wonderful characters to experience the adventure with.
4.0 out of 5 stars Andre Norton Style Tale
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016
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This review was first published on Kurt's FrontierSynopsis:
Tanith Aesir has been trained as a Janissary who serves the Council of Nine on Antaris. However, she was born of the world Nashira, before she was taken as a slave, won her freedom, and became a Janissary. She is now back on her home world looking for an amulet that can choose the leader of the empire. However, Nashira does not surrender its own willingly. She is now bonded with a trio of wolves in a telepathic partnership. The time is soon coming when she must fulfill her promise.
On her quest, she must facedown evil slave traders and a traitor who wants the amulet for himself. She must also come to terms with a bounty hunter, an ancient race, and an amulet that has a will of its o
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
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I fell in love with the this novel. The world building is amazing. Action, adventure, epic quest, AND wolves! This is a winner.
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Writer
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013
If you are a science fiction/fantasy fan, then this page-turner with keep you enthralled. The multi-talented Peggy Bechko has once again taken the reading world by storm; no pun intended, with her release of Stormrider. Previously only available as an eBook, the new format and layout does justice to a story line that will hold you in suspense until the very last page. The journey and adventure of her young character Janissary keeps you rooting for her every step of the way until the final, exciting conclusion. A must have summer time read. Add it to your list folks!