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Dark Before Dawn (The Mound Builders Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Zoe Saadia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 3 of 4: The Mound Builders

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Invading the north with a flotilla of twelve war canoes and numerous auxiliaries, Tattooed Serpent did so confidently, with great vigor and expectation. However, it had been Ahal who encountered the mysterious northern barbarians first. Surprised by the raiding party that did not expect to run into forces stationed at the mouth of the Northern River, Ahal conducted a fierce if brief battle, which helped to enhance his worth in the eyes of his royal leader, as well as to heighten the jealousy of his equal in command, the shifty Taotal.
However, the leader of the invaders managed to escape the battle unscathed and the consequences of this first clash appeared to be more far-reaching than Ahal or even Tattooed Serpent himself could have foreseen or foretold.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SLJMDKC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (May 30, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2215 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1071017756

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Zoe Saadia is the author of several novels of pre-Columbian Americas. From the architects of the Aztec Empire to the founders of the Iroquois Great League, from the towering pyramids of Tenochtitlan to the longhouses of the Great Lakes, her novels bring long-forgotten history, cultures and people to life, tracing pivotal events that brought about the greatness of North and Mesoamerica.

Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all.

Both Americas have an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came to contact with the rest of the world

So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered' by other continents, not yet. Maybe not ever. Not in her novels

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Realistic characters in a richly detailed story

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019

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After reading both Shadow on the Sun and Royal Blood, I was anxious for the third book in this series. The first chapter started with a treacherous ambush and hooked me right off the bat. These books involve realistic characters and I become totally invested in what happens to them. There’s always plenty of action and the author paints a gorgeous picture of the setting. The descriptions take me back in time, I feel like I’m right there in the middle of the adventure. If you’re looking for believable historical fiction and lyrical story-telling, you won’t be disappointed.

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Anari

Everything Unexpected Happened!

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019

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I can’t believe where this novel went – Ahal vs the barbarians. Who turned out to be anything but barbarians. What a clash of cultures!
I liked Ononta a great deal, the 12th century feminist in unexpectedly democratic society. Fitting and not fitting, an unruly thing. What a shocker for the tribute collector, an upper class aristocrat that he was. Or used to be. But not anymore. His adapting to the shock of his new surroundings was beyond fascinating. As was his attraction to Ononta, his love-hate relationship with her and her own troubled dilemmas concerning the “wild foreigner.”
I can’t wait for the book four to come out!"

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B Nelson

Great series

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019

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I’ve really enjoyed reading these books."Dark Before Dawn” is the latest in The Mound Builders series by Zoe Saadia. She is a master at historical fiction. Details, drama and characters that are so real all work together with an action-filled plot to pull me into the story. I couldn’t stop reading. Five stars.

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P. Skinner

Ever changing Ahal

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019

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Throughly enjoyed Book 3 of the Mounds Builder. Visual of the Village prayed on my mind so I had to draw it out.. Just thinking how hard it must have been fighting in the corridor. Stepping on everyone's body while fighting... An amazing story...

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MEM

Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019

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I love all off the books by Saad, including this one, looking forward to reading the last one in this series, although I will be sad and depressed to see my journey will end, if I am lucky she will have already started a new series.

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Big Apple

Liked it

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019

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Good plot. Lots going on. I will read more by this author.

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Caroline Jacobson

Gripping tale of survival of the fittest

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019

There is nothing new under the sun. What happens today has already happened many times over in other civilizations. True to her gift, Zoe once again forges a magnificent tale of survival with her impassioned words. If the human race is to survive, it is imperative that we understand and respect other cultures, religions and beliefs. That we open our minds and hearts for the greater good. Ms Saaida’s books force us to think broader than our immediate surroundings. Bravo Zoe!

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Kenneth J Pekarek Sr.

The Dawn Brings a New Beginning

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019

Again, a great story based upon history by Zoe.
This book takes a tough adventure even deeper into more exciting and difficult times.
To read about the main character as he works his way into another culture. Finding peace and great sense of belonging in his new life.
I cannot wait to dive into the next book!
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