Hand of the Dictatress, Book One of the Nuetierra Chronicles

Description

A hazardous journey, foretold.A secret identity, discovered.An ancient weapon, reinvented.Yellow Bird, Tiqui shaman and chief, is adamant. The alta girl she has grown to love can no longer stay in Reed Valley. Her visions have shown her glimpses of Deanna’s possible futures, and they all involve a long, harrowing journey that she must make with Yellow Bird’s eldest son Ghost Dog by her side. If the two don’t go, the future of all humanity on Nuetierra will be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, back in Nue Bayona, after wrestling with doubts over his decision to join Faustin’s street rebellion, Zander stumbles upon a secret about the enigmatic rebel leader that just might get him killed. And, Lourdessa’s war machine is finished but it requires a test, one which will clearly exhibit its destructive power to all who oppose her. The target is chosen, and many will perish in flames unless one man’s daring plan can stop the machine before it ever leaves its hangar…The stakes continue to grow ever higher for the true resistance as their leader is outed. Will the Hand of the Dictatress crush the movement before it can achieve its goal?Hand of the Dictatress continues the exciting story begun in Skein of Fates, the first book in the Nuetierra Chronicles.

About Leslie Ann Moore

Leslie Ann is the author of four published novels, including the IBPA award-winning epic fantasy Griffin’s Daughter Trilogy, and her latest, Skein of Fates, Book One of the Nuetierra Chronicles, winner of the 2022 Book Fest Award for Best Fantasy Novel. She is the past Vice President of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society and a member of Costumers Guild West. She has appeared at numerous conventions and conferences as a panelist, speaking about her own works, the creative and business aspects of writing, cosplay, and fandom in general. She lives with her husband, novelist and screenwriter Aaron Mason in sunny Southern California.REVIEWS:“Leslie Ann Moore’s Skein of Fates is an exciting start to a new, lushly written and deeply imagined [science-fantasy] trilogy.”— Steven Barnes, author of Lion’s Blood.“Skein of Fates mixes planetary romance with a fairy-tale subtext, and serves it up with an intriguing background of reimagined technology and religion. The result is delicious!”— Emma Bull-Author of War For The Oaks Griffin’s Daughter is ranking right up there with any fantasy I’ve read recently from the major presses.—Tia Nevitt, Fantasy Debut”Moore’s narrative drive and suspenseful plot twists will leave readers eager for the conclusion to this intricate and appealing tale.” — Publisher’s Weekly”Her strong male and female characters and their abiding feelings of love and honor bring a sense of true heroism to their struggles against their obstacles. ” — Library Journal[A] likable set of characters who showed heart, and an engaging story. [R]eaders new to fantasy who liked Feist, and the Mallorean, etc, would like this too – I would recommend it accordingly. –Janny Wurts, author of The Wars of Light and Shadow