There Before the Chaos: The Farian War Trilogy

K.B. Wagers is the author of the Indranan War trilogy and the forthcoming Farian War trilogy, about the gunrunner empress Hail Bristol. They live in the shadow of Colorado's Pikes Peak with their partner and a crew of poorly behaved cats. They're especially proud of their second-degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and their three Tough Mudder completions. There's never really a moment when they're not writing, but they do enjoy fountain pens and good whiskey.

"Wagers achievesa rare balance of action... tension, and quiet moments, keeping pages turning while deepening the portraits of Hail and the friends and foes around her. Fans of the original trilogy will welcome Hail's return, and any space opera reader can easily jump in here."—Publishers Weekly
"A perfect blend of political intrigue and realistically-conveyed action.... Kick-butt women, space battles, complex relationships, and fiendish plots abound."—Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
"This series launch providesan exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommendedfor fans of science fiction with assertive female characters."—Booklist
—The Eloquent Page
"Nerve-wracking action on the ground and in space, dark humor, and the characters' til-the-end loyalty to one another... Asatisfyingly thunderousend to Hail's quest for vengeance that makesan excellent addition to any SF collection."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Beyond the Empire
"Satisfying... Wagers'shigh-octane space operatrilogy is particularly appealing for its relationships."—Library Journal (starred review) on Beyond the Empire
"A rich tapestry of nuanced characters and a story that makes you care about them... I can't wait to see what she'll do next."—Pop Culture Beast on Beyond the Empire
"Kick ass space opera with a heart. I loved it."—The Eloquent Page on Beyond the Empire
"'Crown'isfast paced, and its focus on a female action heroine defined by her decisions rather than romance isrefreshing and fun."—The Washington Post on After the Crown
"Two books in, this series has exemplifiedpolitical plotting as compelling as the badass heroine at its center."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on After the Crown
"Craving agalactic adventure? K.B. Wagers' second Indranan War novel is just the ticket."—Bookish on After the Crown
"This ispitch perfectscience fiction that blends action, adventure, political intrigue and more than a little heart."—The Eloquent Page on After the Crown
"Hail is quickly becoming a favorite character...for fans of shows likeFireflyandKilljoysthere's a lot to love."—Pop Culture Beast on After the Crown
"Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starringthe fiercest princess this side of Westeros."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Behind the Throne
"Behind the Throneopens with a bangand maintains the momentum throughout the story."—RT Book Reviews on Behind the Throne
"Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humorare the highlights of thisexcellentSF adventure debut."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Behind the Throne
"Promising science-fiction series... for fans of stories withplenty of action and political maneuvering."—Booklist on Behind the Throne
"This debut ranksamong the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail... fast-paced, twisty space opera."—Library Journal (starred review) on Behind the Throne