The Tyrant's Heir (Desertera #3)

Should a king elicit love or fear? Lionel inspires neither… and it could cost him everything.
Lionel Monashe believes he's a terrible king. After ordering his father's execution and taking the throne, he struggles to reconcile his royal duties with his innate compassion. His insecurity and inconsistent ruling lead prominent subjects to challenge his authority.
Chief among his adversaries is a self-proclaimed prophet, whose religious zealotry launches the kingdom into economic crisis and civil unrest. When Lionel attempts to make peace, he sparks even more discord and ignites the greatest tragedy in Desertera's history.
Blame for the disaster falls on the king, sending Lionel in a desperate pursuit to find answers before he loses his crown… and possibly his life.
The third book in the Desertera series, The Tyrant's Heir portrays a desperate power struggle in an equally desperate, steampunk dystopian world. This political thriller will keep readers guessing until the end.
Will Lionel save his crown? Buy The Tyrant's Heir today and find out.
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Editorial Reviews
"In The Tyrant's Heir, Kate M. Colby brings us the most exciting installment yet in the Desertera series. I could not put this book down. Colby captures the reader's attention from moment one with the world she has created. She really explores the intricacies of this world as well as the players in it. Her characters are complex and three-dimensional, and they really draw the reader in. In The Tyrant's Heir, we dive in to the character of King Lionel, who is the perfect, tortured hero. From his relationship with Aya to his dedication to the kingdom, King Lionel grabs ahold of the reader and tugs at their heartstrings. Everything in Desertera boils over in an exciting mystery that will leave readers breathless. I loved absolutely everything about this book, and I cannot wait for Kate M. Colby's next one!"

Neila F., Editor, Red Adept Editing
"Steampunk combines with palace intrigue in book 3 of the Desertera series. King Lionel, newly ascended to the throne, has inherited a mess: a suspicious death, a fractious court, a disruptive cult, a mysterious key, and an inconvenient love for a commoner. When he's framed for a terrible crime, he must unravel these threads to regain control of his kingdom."

Kim H., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing
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Other books in the Desertera series:
The Cogsmith's Daughter (Desertera #1)
The Courtesan's Avenger (Desertera #2)