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The propulsive start of a dynamic space opera trilogy featuring a gunrunning empress who must navigate alien politics and deadly plots to prevent an interspecies war.. Hail Bristol: former runaway princess, interplanetary gunrunner, Empress of Indrana.. When the Empires closest ally asks her to intervene in a galactic military crisis, she embarks on the highest stakes diplomatic mission Indrana has ever faced.. Caught between two powerful alien civilizations at each others throats, Hail has one chance to make peace, before all of humanity becomes collateral damage in a full-blown galactic war.. Praise for There Before the Chaos:. "An exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended!" - BOOKLIST . "Twisty and clever and magnificent, full of political maneuvers, space action, and genuine feeling." - Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger. The Farian War TrilogyThere Before the ChaosDown Among the DeadOut Past the Stars. For more from K. B. Wagers, check out:. Indranan War TrilogyBehind the ThroneAfter the CrownBeyond the Empire
About the Author
K.B. Wagers is the author of the Indranan War trilogy (the first of which, Behind the Throne, has been optioned for film and television by legendary UK film producer David Barron) and the Farian War trilogy both featuring the life and trials of former gunrunner/now empress, Hail Bristol. Their newest series, highlighting the adventures of the NeoG (Near-Earth Orbital Guard) is out now with Harper Voyager.They are represented by Andrew Zack of The Zack Company.Having grown up on a farm in northeastern Colorado, K.B. graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies. They now live in the shadow of Pikes Peak along with a crew of poorly behaved cats. They are especially proud of their second-degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and three Tough Mudder completions, even if they can't run like that anymore. There's never really a moment when they're not writing, bullet journaling, or hand-lettering, but they do enjoy photography and a good whiskey.
