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The City of Silver (Moonsong Book 1) Kindle Edition

by David V. Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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Guns on all sides!

Charlotte and Rone are being hunted.

They flee from the sadistic and power-hungry Count Catannel, who will stop at nothing to see Charlotte, his unwilling wife, returned to him whole.

Rone, a solitary mercenary from a tribe of apostates feared and hated for their ability to use magic, is her only hope for escape, but all she can promise him is riches in some indeterminate future. Those who hunt her are rich and powerful beyond belief.

Reaching the Coast, escape is close at hand, but so are the agents of the enemy. Within the walls of the decadent Masala, the Silver City, murder, theft, and betrayal lurk in every shadow and under every rotten eave. Will Rone's guile and cleverness be enough to get them out, or will his honor break before then?

Guns and swords may not be enough to save them...

From David V. Stewart, author of The Eternal Dream series and Muramasa: Blood Drinker, comes a brand-new fantasy epic in a unique and complex world.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YXP263K
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2451 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1698874375
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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David Van Dyke Stewart is a writer, musician, educator, youtuber, and father. A classical and flamenco guitarist trained by the legendary Juan Serrano, he spent the majority of his 20s as a performer in both California and Nevada. In 2013, after more than a decade of performing and teaching while dealing with progressive hearing loss, he returned to an earlier passion, which was writing. He is the author of a dozen books in the fantasy, science fiction, horror, and historical fiction genres.

In 2017, after receiving a bone-anchored hearing system that restored a large portion of his hearing, he returned to music production and released "Memories Adrift," an eclectic instrumental/ambient rock album under "David V. Stewart's Zul."

He lives in rural California with his family.

For more free fiction and non-fiction content, videos, and more, visit: www.dvspress.com, www.davidvstewart.com, www.youtube.com/c/davidstewartwriter, or email stu@dvspress.com. Join the mailing list at dvspress.com/list for a free book.

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Layne
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and Fun the Whole Way Through
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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A quick read which provides a refreshingly fun and fast-paced respite from the typical fantasy fair. From the very first page Stewart provides the classic fantasy atmosphere I crave without falling into the common tacky prose, and carries that same atmosphere through every scene with the skill of not only a practiced writer, but an experienced reader as well. I was impressed with the story's balance between the pace of the plot and the setting: The story was engaging and the action bold without getting bogged down with intermittent lulls or world-building. The two main characters share a light dynamic through which Stewart develops their depth and realism and made me feel bonded to them, and secondary characters are round and vibrant despite the brevity of their "screen time". I look forward to seeing more of Roan's clever resourcefulness, Charlotte's increasing worldliness, and Count Catannel's repulsive villainy. With great characters and fast pace at the forefront, you can't go wrong in reading this book.
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JonM
5.0 out of 5 stars Taut and compact fantasy adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
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Great characters populate this tight little fantasy thrill ride. The 'escape from a fantasy city' plot hardly does the work justice. Although the action is well done and the politics behind it all well thought out and succinctly presented, it is the characters where this novel shines.

A queen eager to escape and unwise to the ways of the fugitive. A slave whose freedom traps her in a familiar, self-imposed prison. A sellsword who battles to keep his cold heart from thawing. Unlikely allies and honorable enemies. These are the lovable characters that elevate this work. They make everything else so much richer and more enjoyable.
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R & L
4.0 out of 5 stars Tightly plotted, well written
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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Good ol' reliable David Stewart.
I enjoyed this story quite a bit. It is very tightly plotted and never feels dull. The characters are consistent and the world was very interesting. In my limited experience, David V Stewart has a very minimalist writing style that makes his work very readable. If you are looking for a good entertaining read, buy it.

I have only two real criticisms about this specific novel.
Firstly, I despise sequel hooks and there are a few (albeit only a few) little moments in the novel that have nothing to do with the main plot and, I assume, are only there so they can be brought up again in any sequels. That being said, these moments are minimal and I think that most readers will probably have forgotten about them by the end of the novel. Alternatively, these could just be dead ends or world building moments that I misunderstood as hooks, so keep that in mind.
My second criticism is that the descriptions of the city and the characters surroundings were sometimes too minimal and I found that I could not visualize what was going on. There is one action scene in particular that involves fighting in an alleyway and then out to the street that I got very confused about. I couldn't tell who was where or how some people were able to get away and where others came from. This unfortunately lessened the tension and I mostly felt confused rather than afraid for the characters, as I had to go back and reread a few sections to try and make sense of the landscape. I also fully admit that this may be a personal failing of myself rather than the writing, but I am an avid reader so I am confident in my criticism.

Overall, a solid entry by David V. Stewart. Interesting world, interesting plot, characters that feel like people, all packaged in a good readable style. 4/5
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Mike Browning
5.0 out of 5 stars A workshop in balance!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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David Stewart builds another captivating world in which a very compelling cast of characters move about! Few authors can strike a clear balance between world building and pacing within a format like this, but City of Silver is one of the best examples I can think of! For a reader who is very interested in focused and strategic storytelling, this book is a treasure chest in David Stewart’s catalogue!

Highly recommended!
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Jennifer Hockett
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun adventure, bite sized chapters.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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David V Stewart is a professional author and it shows here. City of Silver demonstrates discipline in its style and is an approachable read for anyone. Great little book a short read before bed or during a commute (assuming you ride the bus). There are some mature themes and scenes so be warned this is not a young adult novel.

TL;DR Pick it up, you won't be disappointed.
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StephenK
5.0 out of 5 stars Gunpowder fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
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A fun read with two complex and enjoyable main characters. Nice interactions between them that are believable and warm. There are fantasy elements but the action is mainly swords and gun powder.

Really enjoying these 2-3 hour reads. They are replacing the terrible hollyweird movies for my entertainment time.
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HERB
4.0 out of 5 stars I can almost smell the gunpowder.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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While I have read a few steampunk novels and Gothic horror stories. This was my first introduction to gunpowder style fantasy. I was impressed how David is able to easily slide us into a fast moving story of intrigue and danger. Without giving away too much story I would like to say that it's gun the guns, the excitement, and the amusing dialogue that you were looking for in a three hour read. I remember wishing breaks at work would come faster so I could continue the story. Did I mention it's a part one of a story? That means there is more action headed our way! Pick this up, You'll not regret it.
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Robert DeFrank
4.0 out of 5 stars A tense chase through a unique world
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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Stewart delivers another gem in a fast-paced chase that promises to build into a broader adventure.
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Muggabox
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2020
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Great pacing, interesting world, fine characters. Recommend!
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