Synopsis

Detan Honding is determined to survive this war, even when caught between not one but two besieging armies! After rescuing the renowned engineer Nouli from the clutches of the empire, the valiant rogue has returned to his aunt's city – to find it under siege by Thratia's army. With Nouli's help, they manage to turn back the tide, at least until imperial forces descend, prepared to hammer the Thratian force against the anvil of the city's walls. Worse yet, the imperial advance is aided by an elite force of dark magicians.

His aunt is forced to forge an uneasy alliance with Thratia to keep the city from falling back under imperial control – but Detan's wary. While Thratia and his aunt bring their forces to bear against the new threat, Detan puts his own plans into motion – to ensure that when the final blow is dealt, Thratia and her army will find themselves on the other side of the city's walls.

About Megan E. O'Keefe

Megan E. O'Keefe was raised amongst journalists, and as soon as she was able joined them by crafting a newsletter which chronicled the daily adventures of the local cat population. She has worked in both arts management and graphic design, and has won Writers of the Future and the Gemmell Morningstar Award. Velocity Weapon, the first novel in her Protectorate series, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel. Megan lives in the Bay Area of California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Althea

I very much enjoyed both "Steal the Sky" and "Break the Chains." "Inherit the Flame" did not disappoint, as it continues in the same vein as its predecessors with an action-filled, entertaining continuation of the story. I appreciated Detan's growth into responsibility - and liked that it didn't com......more

Goodreads review by Beth

O'Keefe deftly handles a broad cast of characters to bring her trilogy to an action-packed close. As the saying goes, you can never return home... but in Detan's case, he never planned to return, and certainly not betrothed to one of his worst enemies--with the other enemies also planning to attend......more

Goodreads review by John

An enjoyable ending to what's been an entertaining trilogy. Good characters and great world building with some violence ; this is more of a caper/ adventure and a world away from my usual grimdark choice of fantasy. I'd recommend all Fantasy fans to give this trilogy a go.Megan O'Keefe shows great p......more