Friendly Fire

  They exited the final cloud and Ard watched the rapidly approaching water. He had hoped for a more elegant ending to their haphazard flight. Instead, he’d be hitting the bay at tremendous speeds, shackles locked around both wrists, holding a terribly heavy safe box.

  Well, I’m certainly not bored, thought Ardor Benn. He took a deep breath.

  It begins here. Although, for me, I suppose this is something of an ending.

  By Dale Lucas

  THE FIFTH WARD

  First Watch

  Friendly Fire

  Praise for

  THE FIFTH WARD: FIRST WATCH

  “Fans of diverse cityscapes, mismatched buddy cops, and high adventure will relish this fantasy series launch.”

  —Library Journal

  “An entertaining story … A real page-turner.”

  —RT Book Reviews

  “Great fun … A thoroughly splendid debut.”

  —The Eloquent Page

  “I could have read this story for eternity, the characters and world building are that good … Every scene is brought to life with blazing imagery that is tied to constant movement. The characterization is superb and continues to surprise as events unfold.”

  —Koeur’s Book Reviews

  “Dale Lucas tells a rambunctious tale that sends the two watchmen into the worst parts of Yenara, fighting orcs and dealing with elves … I can’t wait for the next case.”

  —University City Review

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