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Flash Gold (a steampunk novella set in the Yukon) (The Flash Gold Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Lindsay Buroker (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Eighteen-year-old Kali McAlister enters her steam-powered "dogless sled" in a race, intending to win the thousand-dollar prize and escape remote Moose Hollow forever. The problem? Fortune seekers and airship pirates are after her for the secret to flash gold, her late father's alchemical masterpiece.

With her modified rifle and a pocketful of home-made smoke bombs, Kali wouldn't normally hide from a confrontation, but taking on a whole airship single-handedly is a daunting task. Unfortunately, the other racers won't assist her--they're too busy scheming ways to sabotage her unorthodox sled.

When a sword-slinging stranger shows up, wanting to hire on as her protector, she's sure he has ulterior motives, but he's the only one interested in helping her. The question is...why?

An 18,000-word (80 page) novella

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 230 KB
  • Print Length: 56 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004UGMVP2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,045 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Another promising author discovered for me by Kindle! 4 Jan 2012
By D. R. Cantrell
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am reviewing Flash Gold and Hunted together, as they're both so short and follow directly one after the other.

They are both delightfully silly, set in an alternate version of the Yukon during the gold rush of the 1890s. Alchemy and a small amount of magic work in this reality, and are used by the protagonist to power machines - and are very much desired by her enemies. At the time of writing, you can buy both for under a pound, and given how cheap they are (the first being not just cheap but free!) and how enjoyable, we can completely ignore what weaknesses they have. Buroker is another of those very promising authors who I wouldn't have discovered without the Kindle.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flash Gold 3 Jan 2012
By C. R. Powell
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is always an adventure buying into a new author - new to the reader - I have been disappointed before buying a new author. However I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Lindsay's adventures of Kali and look forward to further adventures to come. Both main characters have depth and strength that deserve developing and Lindsay has a great writing style, use of language and ability to create a story that holds the reader and leaves the reader wanting more. Just open the book and read a few pages.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Metal constructions and wonderous inventions 30 Nov 2011
By Cheryl M-M TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a first for me, as I have never read so called steam punk before. Images of metal constructions and wonderous inventions come to mind after reading it. I thought it was a combination of adventure meets futuristic vision. The main character Kali is an extremely talented inventor/engineer, which has earnt her the reputation of witchcraft,which is how most people explain things they don't understand. Very good read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars fresh writing - to me that is
I'm really getting into this Steam-Punk stuff - if you like adventure and a bit of old style tech - you'll enjoy this
Published 2 months ago by Boydster
3.0 out of 5 stars Flash Gold
Having just joined the Kindle family thanks to the kids at Christmas, this was my first download. Why did I choose it? Well it was on offer and had some decent reviews. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Keith D
3.0 out of 5 stars Very good yarn!
A very good read with lots of potential as a series! I am really looking forward to reading the next installment.
Published 5 months ago by neilg
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gold for Lindsay Buroker
Having just devoured her "Emperor's Edge" series, I couldn't resist downloading "Flash Gold" today, and have already gone on to buy volumes 2 and 3. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Annie W
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fine Steampunk Adventure
Flash Gold is very nicely told tale set in an expertly realised alternate Yukon where magic and steampunk airships work. I enjoyed it immensely.
Published 11 months ago by William King
5.0 out of 5 stars Great steampunk adventure romp
My first foray into the Steampunk genre, boy was I lucky and hit real gold straight off. Great characters, lovely world descriptions - really fires your imagination, enjoyed every... Read more
Published 13 months ago by FeeFyeFoeFum
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Jack London-style steampunk,
From the Haunted Eyeball:

This is a short, but very snappy introduction to a new steam-punk universe. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. K. Neilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to what will be a great series
An excellent take on the steampunk genre.

The main characters of Kali and Cedar have just enough depth to make them interesting and have enough hints at hidden back... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Doug
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable steampunk novella
I downloaded this initially because it was free, and I enjoy steampunk as a genre. I wasn't disappointed, in fact I enjoyed it so much I bought everything else that Lindsay... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kanga
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - my first steampunk read
Great dialogue, two memorable main protagonists with an interesting romantic relationship developing between them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by TheDiamondAge
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