Encrypted [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Professor Tikaya Komitopis isn’t a great beauty, a fearless warrior, or even someone who can walk and chew chicle at the same time, but her cryptography skills earn her wartime notoriety. When enemy marines show up at her family’s plantation, she expects the worst.

But they’re not there to kill her. They need her to decode mysterious runes, and they ask for help in the manner typical of a conquering empire: they kidnap her, threaten her family, and throw her in the brig of their fastest steamship.

Her only ally is a fellow prisoner who charms her with a passion for academics as great...
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Overview

Professor Tikaya Komitopis isn’t a great beauty, a fearless warrior, or even someone who can walk and chew chicle at the same time, but her cryptography skills earn her wartime notoriety. When enemy marines show up at her family’s plantation, she expects the worst.

But they’re not there to kill her. They need her to decode mysterious runes, and they ask for help in the manner typical of a conquering empire: they kidnap her, threaten her family, and throw her in the brig of their fastest steamship.

Her only ally is a fellow prisoner who charms her with a passion for academics as great as her own. Together, they must decipher mind-altering alchemical artifacts, deadly poison rockets, and malevolent technological constructs, all while dodging assassination attempts from a rival power determined the expedition should fail. As if the situation weren’t treacherous enough, this new "ally" may turn out to be the last person Tikaya should trust. Those runes cloak more than mysteries, however, and he’s the only one who can help her unravel them before their secrets destroy the world.

Approximately 105,000 words (400 paperback pages)

Editorial Reviews

Liviu Suciu
Encrypted (A+) is a fun romp, an adventure in the Lois Bujold Barrayar spirit, with a clear ending though ample scope for more and which I highly recommend if you like your sff fast, page turning with action, mysteries and a dash of romance.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012082879
  • Publisher: Lindsay Buroker
  • Publication date: 1/15/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 37,827
  • File size: 817 KB

Meet the Author

Lindsay is a professional blogger by day and an indie author by night. She loves fast-paced adventure stories with memorable characters and a touch of romance. Whether she’s writing fantasy, steampunk, or science fiction, she tries to incorporate those elements in her own work (sometimes successfully).

When Lindsay isn't writing, she plays tennis, practices yoga, and gardens (claiming no great proficiency at any of these activities). She lives in the Seattle area where she has many more novels in the works.

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  • Posted February 18, 2011

    Science Fiction, Fantasy and Romance--a must read!

    Encrypted is one of those rare cross-genre books that can't fail to please readers of all different tastes. The characters are well-drawn, the danger is very real, and the world is carefully detailed. Buroker's knack for snappy dialogue and sardonic asides ensure laughs. The romance between a self-described klutzy cryptologyst and her mysterious leading man) is very satisfying without ever getting too sweet. All in all, a great read!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 24, 2011

    I enjoyed this book so much!

    This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter fantasy--there are a few unique steampunk and sci-fi elements thrown in as well. The characters were fun (my #1 requirement in a book), and the action moved right along--fans of speculative fiction should not be disappointed! I'll be reading Emperor's Edge, the next book set in this world, for sure, and am looking forward to more from Ms. Buroker.

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  • Posted January 22, 2011

    Great Read

    I'm not one for long reviews so I'll keep this short. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the characters & the plot kept me interested to the end. I am looking forward to reading the next book, Emperor's Edge.

    Lindsay Buroker is going on my must read author's list, she tells an intriguing, hard to put down story.

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  • Posted October 23, 2011

    Great read

    I love all of her work

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  • Posted October 11, 2011

    Enjoyable read.

    I found this an enjoyable read. The flow was smoth and kept me interested and ingrossed. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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  • Posted September 19, 2011

    Great story, great characters

    This is a great story with well developed characters - better than many more expensive books. Look forward to reading the rest of her books now that I have found this author.

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  • Posted April 17, 2011

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    Good second choice

    By saying this is a good second choice does not mean this is a second rate book, this just was my second ebook to ever read and I am very happy with my choice. This book combines sci fi, fantasy and detective stories nicely. I chose this novel based on those facts and that it is self contained story. The book is worth the time I spent reading it.

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  • Posted March 30, 2011

    Excellent! The book is as good as promised.

    Well written, absorbing, entertaining, complete. I will be following and reading more by this author.

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  • Posted February 27, 2011

    Excellent read

    What could make this better? Not much.Told in in a style similar to steam punk.Definitely a writer to keep tabs on.In the mean while read it for your self and enjoy!

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