When a mysterious recall signal lures Rhone back to the Capital Stronghold, he’s ambushed and separated from his crystalline ally—uncovering a conspiracy thought long dead.
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Recalled, a science-fiction fantasy adventure set in a gaslamp-era world.
Book 3 in The Adventures of Rhone & Stone series, it is best enjoyed after Books 1 and 2, but have no fear, it is written to welcome new readers.
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Lev, Rhone’s attacker, is a former OPR agent, cast out after being falsely accused. What begins as survival becomes an uneasy alliance, as Lev’s story reveals troubling cracks within the organization Rhone once trusted without question.
When Rhone returns with Lev in tow, his mentor Aundrea chooses belief over suspicion—restoring Lev and placing her at Rhone’s side as he steps into leadership of a new department devoted to emerging technology.
As Rhone soon learns, his recall had another purpose. Whispers suggest that The Brotherhood, a shadowy group thought long gone, may still be present and holding another We—beings like Stone. As Stone searches for signs of his own kind, Rhone turns to invention, transforming playful mechanical toys into elegant scouting devices capable of tracking signals no human could trace.
But when the trail leads to a lonely cliff-side citadel, Rhone acts alone—and walks straight into the Brotherhood’s trap. Injured and imprisoned within its depths, he must rely on ingenuity, resilience, and the loyalty of those who refuse to let him fall: Stone, his closest friend and partner; Lev, willing to sacrifice everything; Bella, captain of the airship The Lady Luna; and Aundrea, standing firm in love and conviction for her youngest agent.
Featuring airships, mindful alien intelligences, steampunk-inspired technology, and found family, Recalled is a science-fiction fantasy of second chances, earned trust, and the enduring bond between a man and his crystalline companion.
Perfect for fans of action-adventure sci-fi, character-driven fantasy, alien-intelligence companions, and heroes who never truly fly alone.
An award winning author, Strider began his writing career after his twenty-five years as a fire fighter / EMT. The emotions and experiences of those calls carry themselves through every story, bringing true 'been-there' reality to the scenes.With additional years as a general contractor, designer, wildland firefighter, big game guide, ski instructor, mountain climber, backpacker, sword fighter, hunter, and business owner (x 10), his wide range of knowledge is intricately woven through the stories. To date, Strider has written YA (young adult), NA (New adult), and general fiction in the realm of: sci-fi westerns, light steampunk, dystopian (post apocalyptic), gaslight/gaslamp (early mechanism era) and just good fun reading. Most of his writing is structured to teach, as well as entertain.Strider and his wife Pam live on an island in the Puget Sound. One of the great benefits of their beautiful woodland home is being only steps from the rocky beach. A perfect place to write and romance.Contact at: DuramenPublishing@gmail.com
