Beyond the Empire

Behind the Throne opens with a bang and maintains the momentum throughout the story. --RT Book Reviews on Behind the Throne 'Crown' is fast paced, and its focus on a female action heroine defined by her decisions rather than romance is refreshing and fun. --The Washington Post on After the Crown A rich tapestry of nuanced characters and a story that makes you care about them.... I can't wait to see what she'll do next. --Pop Culture Beast Craving a galactic adventure? K.B. Wagers' second Indranan War novel is just the ticket. --Bookish on After the Crown Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starring the fiercest princess this side of Westeros. --B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Behind the Throne Hail is quickly becoming a favorite character... for fans of shows like Firefly and Killjoys there's a lot to love. --Pop Culture Beast on After the Crown Kick ass space opera with a heart. I loved it. --The Eloquent Page Nerve-wracking action on the ground and in space, dark humor, and the characters' til-the-end loyalty to one another.... A satisfyingly thunderous end to Hail's quest for vengeance that makes an excellent addition to any SF collection. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Promising science-fiction series ... for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering. --Booklist on Behind the Throne Satisfying... Wagers's high-octane space opera trilogy is particularly appealing for its relationships. --Library Journal (starred review) Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Behind the Throne This debut ranks among the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail ... fast-paced, twisty space opera. --Library Journal (starred review) on Behind the Throne This is pitch perfect science fiction that blends action, adventure, political intrigue and more than a little heart. --The Eloquent Page on After the Crown Two books in, this series has exemplified political plotting as compelling as the badass heroine at its center. --B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on After the Crown Wagers's exciting second Indranan War space epic keeps roaring, with plenty of action, tension, and constant interplay among the characters. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on After the Crown