A Matter of Execution
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The Ebon Warden is about to execute the wrong goblin.
The Ebon Warden has sentenced Captain William Blair to hang for another goblin's crime. Thankfully, he's got his sharp wits, his loyal crew, and a long history of dubious behaviour on his side. When the man who's supposed to hang next to Wil offers his help, however, the crew of the Iron Rose is unexpectedly drawn into local politics. Soon, the stakes are far higher than any one goblin... and the only way out of a dreadful disaster is to steal from the Ebon Warden herself.
Praise for A Matter of Execution:
"I dare you not to fall in love with this goblin captain and his crew of reckless and utterly charming misfits as they pull off the heist of the century! A rollicking and deeply satisfying introduction to the steampunk adventure world of the Tales of the Iron Rose." — Jacquelyn Benson, author of Empire of Shadows
"Delightful, swashbuckling fun!" — Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled and Good Neighbors
"A swashbuckling adventure with brilliant dialogue, a diverse (and delightful!) crew of characters, more than a couple of twists, and - pineapple!" — Intisar Khanani, author of The Sunbolt Chronicles
"An exciting sky-faring adventure with the goblin Captain Blair and his diverse and lovable crew." — Trudie Skies, author of The Thirteenth Hour
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About the author
Nicholas Atwater writes swashbuckling steampunk fantasy. Originally Canadian, he now resides in northern France with his incredible, brilliant wife and the rest of his D&D group. As an ex-thespian, he certainly does not practice funny accents in the shower, and no one can prove otherwise. He is a veteran Dungeons & Dragons gamemaster, famously feared for both his villains and his puns.
Olivia Atwater writes whimsical fantasy with a hint of satire. Originally Canadian, she currently lives in northern France with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and the rest of her D&D group. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isn't what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson.
