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Tracato

A Trial of Blood and Steel #3
by Joel Shepherd
Tracato (A Trial of Blood and Steel #3) by Joel Shepherd
★ 8.00 (1)
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In this third title in Joel Shepherd's gripping quartet, we are reunited with the fearless heroine Sasha, Errollyn and the other familiar characters from SASHA and PETRODOR.

The net is really closing in now, with the whole of Rhodia at war and the serrin – the beautiful and dangerous people from beyond the Bacosh – fighting for survival. The revolutionary politics of Tracato, and the clandestine attempts by the feudalists to hold onto power, are gripping and full of intrigue. The characters who were developing in the previous title blossom into their roles here, sharing the arena with Sasha, giving this novel an extra dimension that readers will love.

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: 2009

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Joel Shepherd

Joel Shepherd

Joel Shepherd is an Australian author whose imagination bridges the vast expanse of science fiction and the intricate depth of fantasy. Born in Adelaide in 1974 and raised in Perth, he discovered an early fascination with storytelling through science fiction films and speculative tales that stretched beyond everyday life. This curiosity eventually led him to study film and television arts at Curtin University, a foundation that shaped his cinematic approach to narrative and world-building.

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Shepherd’s literary journey began with his debut novel Crossover, which was shortlisted for the George Turner Prize and later nominated for an Aurealis Award, signaling the emergence of a distinctive voice in Australian speculative fiction. His Cassandra Kresnov series, featuring an AI super-soldier navigating questions of identity, autonomy, and morality, brought him international attention, while A Trial of Blood and Steel explored political intrigue and rebellion in a richly imagined fantasy realm. More recently, The Spiral Wars series demonstrates his skill at combining military space opera with complex character arcs and high-stakes tension.

Beyond his books, Shepherd’s life is a tapestry of diverse experiences. He travels extensively, cycles through the landscapes of Australia, and serves with the South Australian Country Fire Service, all of which inform the authenticity and scope of his storytelling. His work resonates with readers who appreciate tightly woven plots, morally complex characters, and worlds that feel both vast and lived-in.

With a career spanning decades and multiple international publications, Joel Shepherd continues to captivate fans of science fiction, fantasy, and military speculative fiction, crafting stories that challenge the imagination while probing the human condition.

 

A Trial of Blood and Steel

A Trial of Blood and Steel consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Sasha (A Trial of Blood and Steel #1)
★ 8.00 (1)
Petrodor (A Trial of Blood and Steel #2)
★ 8.00 (1)
Tracato (A Trial of Blood and Steel #3)
★ 8.00 (1)
Haven (A Trial of Blood and Steel #4)
★ 7.00 (1)

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