Title:
The Gunsmith
Series Book 1: In
The Service Of The
Queen
Author:
C.K. Crigger
Published By:
Amber Quill Press
ISBN:
1-59279-185-9
Copyright:
2003
Format:
Electronic
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Boothenay Irons is an expert gunsmith with an unusual gift. The antique guns she worked with can transport her back in time to reveal their stories. From the age of thirteen, she had fought with the power for control over her life. She never understood where the magic came from until her dad revealed the secret that her mother kept from them. Hoping to help Boothenay learn to control her magic, he gave her an ancient book that belonged to her mom, in the hopes that it will aid her in her quests.
When Dr. Caleb Deane walked into her shop with an 1802 blunderbuss, she could feel the magic and power reaching out to her from the rifle. An accidental touch gives Caleb a glimpse into the world that Boothenay discovered in the heart of the old weapon. He is intrigued enough to accompany her into the past, hoping to resolve a mission gone wrong.
With Boothenay in the body of Annabelle Winthrop, one of Queen Charlotte's Ladies of the Court, and Caleb as Captain Ethan Delaney, they set out on a treacherous trip. Their task was to release the queen's grandson from the dreadful Dartmoor Prison. As they journey through perilous territory to their final destination, they find love in the face of danger. Nevertheless, when things don't go as planned, will they fulfill their destiny or will they die trying?
In The Service Of The Queen is a wonderfully unique tale that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. A fascinating adventure into the past, this story has humor, action, romance, and sorrow. An emotional roller coaster that will leave you drained, but smiling as you turn the last page. As the first book in a new series by Ms. Crigger, this promises to be a remarkable journey for all readers who love a great adventure story. This reviewer anxiously awaits Book 2 of The Gunsmith Series.
Reviewed by: Kathi
