This is the third short story I've read by Ron Leighton, and I think it's his strongest yet. The character of Ránača is strong and compelling; wracked by self-doubt, yet resolute. As with his other short stories, Beneath a Vengeful Sun hints at a much greater scope, mentioning a panoply of cultures, nations, and snippets of history.
Beneath a Vengeful Sun is a fun adventure, well worth your buck, and another stirring lead-in to Leighton's upcoming (I hope) Shining Lands book.
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Get 'Beneath a Vengeful Sun' for only 99 cents at Smashwords. There you can also find my other short stories, 'A Cheerful Smoke for the Dead' and 'Child of Chaos', only 99 cents ea.
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