The Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira

By: Lou Diamond Phillips

Narrated by: R.C. Bray, Julia Whelan

Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

From the imagination of actor Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Stargate Universe, Prodigal Son) comes an epic and unforgettable science-fantasy tale.

Two worlds at war will bring them together...or tear them apart.

Everson didn't want to be a soldier. His parents forced him to serve, as all good Indiran men should. The only problem? His first battle against their mortal enemies goes horribly wrong, and he winds up stranded on the enemy planet.

Now, Everson has to survive in this strange new land where everyone is out to get him. Not to mention the planet Mano is covered in unforgiving desert. And he's the target of traitors who want to use him in a dastardly plot to overthrow their mad king, Xander the Firm, by having him retrieve a piece of mysterious and powerful ancient technology known as the Tinderbox.

But everything changes during a chance encounter with the king's daughter, Allegra. Despite her station, she's in as grave of danger from her own people as Everson is. And though their peoples have been at odds for centuries, an unlikely spark forms between them.

As their worlds come crashing down around them, their forbidden love might be the only chance to end this war forever. Or it might just be the doom of everyone....

Imagine the intrigue of Game of Thrones mixed with the star-crossed romance of Romeo and Juliet - but in space! Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale of the same name, Soldier of Indira is perfect for fans of Outlander, Dune, Aurora Rising, and Stardust.

Includes a special note from the author.

©2020 Aethon Books (P)2020 Podium Audio

Amazing

It’s very rare to get a book that has a moral message in it as well as some amazing fiction. The story is a big of an allegory but who knew that Lou Diamond Phillips was/is such a prolific author? The performance is amazing and the story is top notch.

Fun & Interesting!

The story was interesting enough to keep me going, wanting to hear what is next.

Good read, strongly recommend!

I was first drawn to this book by the author and knowledge of his acting career and ability to portray his characters so well.
Good read. Well written and built! Thank you.

enjoyable read

overall I enjoyed the story. a few earth terms snuck in which felt jarring. with the rich world and vocabulary created to hear human used seemed odd

homerun

tinderbox was outstanding. the battle between good and evil, light and dark played out wonderfully. and the narrating duo of rc and Julia again brings the story and characters to life. well done!

A total surprise.

I got this book because it is written by Lou Diamond Phillips because I wanted to see if he can write as well as he acts. I was surprised for the plot is gripping and captures your interest and holds it as it makes you want to finish the story and outcome. It would be nice to see more of Mr. Phillips talent in his writing so I hope he will have more books coming in the future. Mr. Phillips, well done and continue with the good work for it was a pleasure to hear your book.

Sci fi meets Fairy Tale

Wasn’t sure I liked it until 1/2 way through and could not stop listening. A good break from my usual military sci fi focus.

Actually pleasantly surprised

I’ve had this in my library for a while and finally gave it a listen. The narration is top notch, as you would expect from the two expert voice actors.

It took me just a little bit to get into the story, 3-4 chapters I think. Once to that point, I really enjoyed it. I felt there were fresh new concepts and world building. I did feel like the author occasionally used big words in an unnecessarily superfluous manner just to show the range and depth of his vocabulary. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by Lou Diamond Phillips and would listen to more of his books.

masterfully done!

lou Diamond Phillips created a stunning setting for this retelling. A world, literally split asunder, and two civilizations at odds with each other. add this incredible storyline with the brilliant narration by Julia Whelan and the incomparable RC Bray and you have an absolute winner!

A new classic !

Great job..... I was wrapped up from the first word! is there anything you can't do Lou!