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Age of Swords
Epic fantasy
Age of Swords
Book 2 of the The Legends of the First Empire series
After proving that the Fhrey can be killed, human clans must learn skills and forge alliances quickly enough to survive the retaliation of a far more advanced enemy. Persephone seeks unity while Suri, Roan, Moya, Brin, and other women turn overlooked knowledge into weapons, engineering, and social change. A journey to the dwarven stronghold offers hope of better arms but exposes divisions among the rebels themselves. Inventive and communal, this sequel suits readers who enjoy civilization-building, women driving technological leaps, ancient-world fantasy, and victories achieved through cooperation rather than a single chosen warrior.
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Fantasy battle violence and deaths; war; slavery and forced labor; severe injury; child/family death and grief; frightening creatures; political/religious conflict.
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