Book Three in the bestselling fantasy series The Foundling, perfect for fans of Shannon Mayer, Jenn Stark and the Sookie Stackhouse novelsWar burned her. Famine nearly killed her. Now Death is at her heels.After her two worlds clashed apocalyptically, Luce Boudreau needed some time out. But Destiny had other ideas. When bodies begin washing ashore down the Mississippi River, Luce discovers they … the Mississippi River, Luce discovers they are part of a gruesome, lethal message. Her final sister, Death, is trying to break through.
Every sign is clear: the end is coming, but earth will be destroyed – quite literally – over Luce’s dead body, even if that means she’ll be battling her own nature. And her coterie will stand with her, though Cole keeps standing one step too goddamn far away. Her mysterious new partner, Adam Wu, on the other hand, seems determined to keep her close at all times. And the more Luce learns about the new world she’s part of, the deeper the secrets go. Who – if anyone – can she really trust?
As the final pieces of an ancient war come together, Luce’s chance to fight back comes sooner than she expected. Death can come at her . . . she’s eager to return the favour.
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Death Knell is the third instalment of The Foundling series. Hailey Edwards has a way with words. Her words weave magic. The story is so unlike anything I’ve ever read before and it is simply brilliant.
Luce is still discovering herself and embracing the relationships with her coterie. The revelations in this book took my breath away at times – then more twists and turns unfold. Read this series of books – you will not regret it.
I received a copy of this from Netgalley in advance of the release but bought the book too as I love this author.
So this one starts with Luce firmly back in the arms of her coterie at the bunkhouse and Cole even though he is still trying to keep a semblance of distance between them both has started to gradually become more possessive of her, his own inner primal nature for the moment winning the tug-of-war with his more logical side.
After the previous fallout with Luce’s human partner Rixton, Luce is now firmly collaborating with Luke Wu as he shows her the ropes of her new job.
The enigma that is Wu continues to obscure while his mysterious father is brought into the mix for examination.
There are so many questions here not least of all their family’s curious species and origins and just what Wu actually wants and expects in the long-term from his partnership with Luce.
I also do get the impression that this is maybe not his first rodeo in regards to Luce.
There is also the question of her shattered psyche and whether he has anything to do with that particular event both personally or from further afar.
Then there’s that enigma Ezra, just who he is and what does he represent especially in regards to Luce and Conquest.
I pinged back and forth over his end-goal and actual identity changing my mindset multiple times over.
My eventual conclusion as of yet and at this stage of the journey is just complete conjecture but I think I have a fair idea of idea and hopefully, the next book will prove me right for the moment, I am not sharing.
Back to Wu and what his presence could mean in regard to Luce and her destiny and I do think he is up to his pretty neck in all this.
Well, he is obviously powerful and has connections of the highest order, definitely top of the food chain.
He is holding his cards close to his chest and I do think he definitely has his own agenda, what that is does start to become clearer the further on here you get.
As for sides, I think Wu wants to be on Luce’s but it may clash with his own agenda as much as he may wish that it didn’t.
We also do get to see a more human side to Wu here which I really did appreciate.
So here we get to finally discover just what Miller is hiding under his skin and my guess was so spot-on, just need to see Santiago’s base form now which is obviously aquatic in nature.
Pace-wise this one was way snappier than the previous book and where that was all about the connection Death Knell focuses more on the action and systematically removing their enemies.
In fact, in terms of violence, this holds the top spot so far.
Finally, that ending really put the cat among the pigeons it was just so spectacular and further muddied the waters.
This instalment just had so much going on and if you felt in the previous book that the momentum was lost here its full steam ahead in terms of the plot moving forward.
I really like how the whole picture is starting to fit together
This was a complete trip and I am still loving the ride really looking forward to book 4 just so much.
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I’m really enjoying this series, and in this third book, Luce Boudreau has left the police force and is working with her new partner, Adam Wu and her coterie to investigate the gruesome bodies washing ashore, which they suspect are a message sent from her sister Death. As Luce learns more of the new world she’s now part of, the more confused she becomes as to what her part is, who she can trust, and who are all of the players. I love Luce and her coterie, especially Cole, her love interest – and she’s very interested but must step lightly with him. Thom, Santiago, Miller, Portia/Maggie and Adam Wu are all fantastic characters as well. There are some interesting revelations in this book, danger everywhere they go, and plenty of action as they work to eliminate some of War’s coterie (the giant alligators) using intel from War’s captured daughter Sariah, which puts some of Luce’s coterie in serious danger. I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens to all of these great characters.
I love Hailey Edward books and this one was awesome. Luce was found floating in the swamps as a child with no identity and strange markings. She has since discovered she is Conquest, one of four sisters who invade planets to take them over. Except something went wrong when she entered Earth and she lived a human life until her sister’s started showing up. Now she is trying to learn how to handle having a split personality that could erupt at any moment to kill those she loves and an invasion of her sister’s followers. But the real battle is yet to come because someone has been behind the scenes pulling strings all along. I love how strong Luce is and how each character is so unique. The world the author has built is unlike any other book I’ve read. This is a must read series.
I’ve only recently starting reading this author after having several of her books for quite a while. And, now that I am, I don’t know what took me so long to do so. That being said, this latest I’ve read is the third in the Foundling series. I love the characters, and I love how the author gives us new information in small increments. And the new revelation between Cole and Luce is a doozy! Now, I have to mention the revelation at the end of the book wasn’t a surprise to me. I did see it coming, but maybe others won’t. So, if you don’t have an inkling of this one, you are in for shocker because it’s a game changer. This universe is very unique, the author is an excellent writer, and this latest is a wonderful addition to an already great series. I can’t wait to read the next one! I do recommend this one! I was provided the e-book which I reviewed voluntarily.
Death Knell by Hailey Edwards a five-star read that will compel you. This is the third novel in the Foundling series and each instalment gets better and better, you know everyone better and the little private moments that just make you feel like your investigating as well. I don’t want to tell you the story so I will just say that Hailey Edwards has always been a go to author for me and someone I would read many things by she is by far one of my favourite authors in the Fantasy world, and this one may just be my favourite read by her, each one gets stronger than the last. Thank you for being amazing and keeping up the great writing.