During this series I will be sharing my reviews for books I posted during 2022
Good books deserve to be showcased on a regular basis and I hope that it might entice you to either move the books up your groaning TBR’s or add the books to its burden!
Delighted to share my review from February 2022 for C.S. Boyack and the third in a great series The Wreck of the Lanternfish.
About the book
James Cuttler created a peaceful spot for he and his wife to settle down. Far from the war that ravages their homeland, far from the reputation he earned as the notorious Captain Bloodwater, and far from responsibility.
A royal Prelonian houseguest is a constant reminder of what’s at stake half a world away, of the friends he put ashore to fight the war. He lives in a dream world that’s temporary, at best. It’s only a matter of time before his guest is identified and the black assassins come for her.
He mortgages his precious vineyard to pay for repairs to his ship. If nothing else, Lanternfish will be one of the most powerful ships in the war. He’ll need to avoid those on his own side who would hang him for piracy.
Serang is half a world away, leading her army of mercenary swordsmen toward the Fulminites. Mistrusted by both sides of the war, she appears as a third combatant on the battlefield. She may eliminate the mysterious order, only to succumb to the demons of her own tragic past.
Strap on your swords and hoist the colors one more time as the thrilling Lanternfish Trilogy comes to an end.
My review for the book February 19th 2022
I was looking forward to this final book in the Lanternfish trilogy and was not disappointed in the slightest.
We hit the deck running as the Lanternfish is refurbished, outfitted and crewed by favourite characters in a final effort to turn the tide of the war and free their country from tyranny.
James Cuttler has won the hearts and minds of his motley crew of friends, pirates, travellers met in previous adventures and the root monsters who bring so much humour to the stories. They would follow him to the ends of the earth and do battle with him whatever the odds.
Others we have met along the way in the series are also working towards the same goal, often under dangerous conditions such as months undercover with the enemy to gather intelligence, or sweeping across the land destroying the often mystical evil elements intent on domination and enslavement of the population.
The author has done an excellent job of creating the fantasy world and the memorable characters who inhabit its land and seas. The battles in both these elements are masterful and detailed as you are swept along with the Samurai army and the crew of the Lanternfish as they adapt and invent ways to defeat the enemy.
Whilst this book is action packed, it also has moments of reflection on both sides that provide hope for the future. All the threads of the story come together in the last chapters to provide a very satisfactory ending to this highly recommended trilogy.
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A selection of other books by C.S. Boyack
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I was born in a town called Elko, Nevada. I like to tell everyone I was born in a small town in the 1940s. I’m not quite that old, but Elko has always been a little behind the times. This gives me a unique perspective of earlier times, and other ways of getting by. Some of this bleeds through into my fiction.
I moved to Idaho right after the turn of the century, and never looked back. My writing career was born here, with access to other writers and critique groups I jumped in with both feet.
I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Thanks for dropping in and I hope you will be leaving with some books.. thanks Sally
Lovely to see this review for Craig’s book! I loved the first book in the series and really must catch up with the others. Congratulations to Craig, and thanks for sharing this great archive post, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony.
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Thanks very much Harmony.. loved the ‘Roots’ and this series..♥
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I-I-I … I 😁
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A great review for Craig. I loved his Lanternfish saga!
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Thanks Mae. one of my favourites. ♥
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Thanks for adding your support, Mae.
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Lanternfish was an epic series. (I was a huge fan of the root monsters.) Nice to see Craig’s work highlighted here.
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Thanks for adding your support, Staci.
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My pleasure. Root monsters for president! I I I I !!!!
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They couldn’t do much worse than the last 20 years.
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Agreed. And SotU addresses, as well as press conferences, would be so much more interesting.
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I am a huge fan too Staci.. amazing stories and characters. ♥
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Sounds like a good read.
I love pirate stories.
Mut get on with my reading pile.
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I am sure you would enjoy the series Sue.. great characters. ♥
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I will definitley have to sort for holiday reading.
In between my Lego and crochet!
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Thank you, Sue.
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I enjoyed the Lanternfish series. The Root Monsters are a favorite. I I I I 🙂
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So glad they stuck with you, Joan.
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Thanks Joan and those root boys are a hoot xx
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Wow! Two days in a row, Sally. Means the world to me. Thank you.
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Pleasure Craig. .you deserve it..xx
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Excellent review, Sally. Craig is a wonderfully imaginative writer. I love his work. I have this book on my kindle and hope to read it this weekend. Congratulations, Craig! 😊
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Thank you, Gwen. Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks Gwen and I am sure you will enjoy,have a lovely weekend ♥
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I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Sally, and haven’t gotten farther than that yet. Craig writes faster than I can read. Lol. It’s wonderful to hear that the series wraps up well. And I agree that he writes great battle scenes. Congrats to Craig on the great review!
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Thanks for your kind comments about the first book.
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I’m so behind on your books, Craig. I need to catch up on the Hat series before swinging back to this one. It’s a good problem to have.
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Thanks Diana and I loved the series, fantasy, action and wonderful characters.. Have a good weekend ♥
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Congratulations to Craig also from me. A wonderful review on a great series. I love the characters and their tension based interaction. xx Michael
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Thanks for the support, and reblog, Michael.
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Thanks Michael.. and I agree entirely, a fabulous series..hugs
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Great review and series! Xo
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Thank you.
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Thanks Denise.. I totally agree with you about the series.. xx
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Reblogged this on https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks very much Michael..hugs
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An excellent review of an excellent story, Sally. Congratulations to Craig.
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Thanks for adding your support, John.
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Thanks very much John..hugsx
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Great to see Craig’s book being featured today, Sally! Thanks for sharing!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks very much Yvette ♥
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And thanks to Sally for getting me on the rollercoaster of this fantastic series (which I will be featuring in my A2ZChallenge L this year!).
There’s only one thing wrong with this series… it’s over. 😦
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Aww, thanks for saying that.
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Lol.. so true Jemima, I find myself longing for a little more Roots interaction.. great characters.. hugsx
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Congratulations to Craig for your wonderful review Sally. I’m falling behind in my reader, but look forward to reading. ❤
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Thank you for considering this trilogy.
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My pleasure Craig. 🙂
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Thanks Debby.. I am sure the first book with hook you in.. a great series. ♥
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Oh, I’ve read the Hat already and thoroughly enjoyed. ❤
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Thanks for sharing Patty ♥
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Congratulations to Craig on the excellent review! Sharing to help spread the word.
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Thank you so much, Liz.
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You’re welcome, Craig.
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Thanks very much Liz..have a great weekend. xx
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You’re welcome, Sally. I hope you have a great weekend as well.
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