Inherit the Flame

Scorched Continent, Book 3

By: Megan E. O'Keefe

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

After Detan retrieves the renowned engineer Nouli from the clutches of the empire, he returns to his aunt's city to find it under siege by Thratia's army. With Nouli's help, they turn back the tide - until imperial forces show up, prepared to hammer Thratia's army against the anvil of the city's walls. Worse yet, the imperial advance is aided by an elite force of deviant magic users. 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 imperial threat, Detan puts his own plans into motion, scheming to ensure that when the final blow is dealt, Thratia and her army find themselves on the other side of the city's walls.

©2017 Megan E O'Keefe (P)2017 Recorded Books

Great Conclusion

All the plot twists and political intrigue. I really enjoyed this conclusion. Detan has grown so much since the first book as we see he takes on more responsibility and care. Detan also plots and plans more.

The other characters have also grown. The friendships are strong. The characters are sometimes stuck chasing between no good choices.

The independency of the Hood Steading from the Valathean empire. The way the Empire exploits others and is controlled by those who are morally corrupt. Thratia may seem like the better option to go against them but she is her own brand of oppression. The working to create a truly free and democratic state where people have a voice.