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The Flawed Legacy (Legacy of the Shadow’s Blood Book 1) Kindle Edition

by E.G. Bateman (Author), Michael Anderle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Lexi is a magic-wielding former assassin who broke away from the shadowy organization that trained her.

Working as a private investigator, her latest case takes her and her partner to Palm Springs, where a shifter is being harassed by a local businessman. But with pack politics and rivalries, this is far more than a property deal gone bad.

Far worse, for Lexi, is that her local contact is her long-time nemesis, the gay vampire detective Dick. If the case doesn’t kill her, working with him again might!

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Note: This book was previously released as part of the Legacy of the Shadow’s Blood.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HQZL2FC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LMBPN Publishing; 1st edition (September 8, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 417 ratings

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E. G. Bateman

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Hailing from the Midlands, England, E.G. Bateman has been writing since 2014 while she worked full time as a project support specialist. It wasn’t until 2019 that Bateman began writing full time and since then she has turned her passion of writing into books which have generated a great fan following. She has published nine novels and is currently working on her third series. Her characterization and gift for writing compelling dialogue make her books a fun read, leading bestselling author Michael Anderle to describe Elaine’s unique ability as “Phenomenal” …a badge of honor Elaine says she will never let him forget.

She lives with her family and five dogs.

She is active in the author community, and her love for all things Buffy endures.

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Customers find the book has an interesting storyline that keeps them engaged until the end. They appreciate the quirky and realistic characters with enough flaws to be realistic. The humor is described as funny and witty, keeping the dialogue entertaining. Overall, customers describe the book as an amazing new series with enough oomph to keep them interested.

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Customers find the story interesting and engaging. They appreciate the author's storytelling style and the suspenseful plot that keeps them hooked until the end. The book is described as a page-turner with varied characters and an immersive background world.

"...The suspense winds up wonderfully, and is definitely a page turner by the time you get near the conclusion. I recommend this series...." Read more

"...There is lots of fun, action and mayhem in the book and the storyline keeps you reading til the end. I am looking forward to the next book." Read more

"...We learn about her past, it seems, as she does, and it works to build mystery. Look forward to more!" Read more

"...of the story, it got a little slow in some parts, but it was still mysterious and exciting enough and the dialogue was funny enough to hold interest...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character variety. They find the characters interesting and quirky, with enough flaws to be realistic.

"This series has some really wonderful characters...." Read more

"...Delores is an extremely entertaining character. I’m infatuated with her shrinking ability, and that she adds a small does of fae-ness to this tale...." Read more

"I really like all the characters in this book. Lexi, Scott, Dick and Delores make a great team and are a mix of different paranormal species...." Read more

"...being said, it was a really good story and it did go into enough background about the characters that we could figure out what was going on...." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous and engaging. They appreciate the witty dialogue and intelligent writing style of the author.

"...it was still mysterious and exciting enough and the dialogue was funny enough to hold interest...." Read more

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"...Funny and action packed. Looking forward to the rest of this series and glad to have discovered Ms. Bateman! (Have been reading Yoda for years)." Read more

"...Action, various Supernaturals, decent writing, and a touch of humor. Good ending. Will I read the next book? Probably." Read more

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Customers enjoy the series. They say it's an amazing series with enough oomph to keep them interested.

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  • Poor Professor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series! Recommended.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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    This series has some really wonderful characters. The rather unconventional 'magic' in the world comes together really well without any over-explaining. The suspense winds up wonderfully, and is definitely a page turner by the time you get near the conclusion. I recommend this series. I am excited to get the next book as soon as I have finished up writing this. Another great series published by LMBPN. As a side note, be sure to check out the author notes at the end. I love the story of how E.G. Bateman ended up collaborating a series with Michael Anderle! Also, good on ya Michael for giving this series a go. Excellent decision. ;) My thoughts for the series? More, more, more! 😀
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  • Syd
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 If She Tries To Go To Walmart, Shoot Her In The Face Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
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    The Flawed Legacy is the first book in the Legacy of the Shadows Blood series by E. G. Bateman and Michael Anderle.

    I was prepared, from reading others reviews, but having what is supposed to be the first book in a new series start somewhere in an obvious continuation is still rather frustrating. The only reason I feel the need to check out the previous book is for some more Dick and Lexi hilarity. And possibly for the hope of seeing how her relationship with Scott came about.

    I wonder how the Kindred will come to be apart of their future. They seem like a whole box of crazy honestly. That the supernatural community as whole places their protection behind this obviously corrupt and dysfunctional organization is not a practically good omen for the rest of the series.

    Delores is an extremely entertaining character. I’m infatuated with her shrinking ability, and that she adds a small does of fae-ness to this tale. I love that we will see more of Dick within Lexi’s journey to uncover her past, he’s highly entertaining. Especially in how these two bicker, banter, and play off each other. Suffice to say I don’t think he’ll be bored in her presence. I wonder if Betsy will be a more permanent member of their de facto gang?

    Also, she is decidedly cute/deadly animal sidekick lacking. This should be resolved with due haste. Preferably something with a sense of humor, knack for destruction, and possibly eating her annoying enemies. I’m not picky.
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  • Julie Y
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun characters
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
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    I really like all the characters in this book. Lexi, Scott, Dick and Delores make a great team and are a mix of different paranormal species. There is lots of fun, action and mayhem in the book and the storyline keeps you reading til the end. I am looking forward to the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read! So much trouble and death caused by one guy! Glad he bites it in the end!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
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    This story has a different magical theme, the Kindred seem more like a Mafia, than good guys. It felt like Lexi and Scott's story, before the start would have been interesting, but the action to help Kate, escalates to a fast pace, that keeps the story moving! We learn about her past, it seems, as she does, and it works to build mystery. Look forward to more!
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  • Valerie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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    I don’t know if there was a prequel to this book, but it felt like it. I felt like I went into the story on the second book in a series. I even double checked to make sure it was the first one. That being said, it was a really good story and it did go into enough background about the characters that we could figure out what was going on. I felt there was a little bit off with the pace of the story, it got a little slow in some parts, but it was still mysterious and exciting enough and the dialogue was funny enough to hold interest. The characters are interesting and quirky, and with enough faults to be realistic as people. I’m looking into the prequel (which is mentioned at the end of the book) and will probably read that before I get to the next in this series, simply because I like to know the history of the characters. However, I will definitely be reading more in this series. And MA—I love apples too😉.
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  • JMN4555
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely entertaining and enjoyable series!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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    Congratulations to E.G. Bateman for this amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m looking forward to the next book.
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  • Maureen Gour-Parry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite the ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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    I agree with one of the previous reviewers about feeling like I had missed a prequel. The dynamics of and between the characters reveal themselves if you just hang in a bit. Funny and action packed. Looking forward to the rest of this series and glad to have discovered Ms. Bateman! (Have been reading Yoda for years).
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  • Jcat
    4.0 out of 5 stars I felt while reading this book as if I'd missed a prequel.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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    Because I was lost. The organization Kindred wasn't explained well. There was little or no background on the main characters. Not much for World Building, either.

    Turns out there is a freebie book offered on another website. Likely it gives the background missing in this 'first' book in a series. Grrrrrr. Sorry, but if it ain't on Amazon, I don't read it. Can't be bothered, and I really don't want unwanted emails due to signing up on an Author's website.

    In spite of it all, though, I enjoyed this story. Action, various Supernaturals, decent writing, and a touch of humor. Good ending. Will I read the next book? Probably.
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  • Kindle CustomerJohn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2022
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book, its full of wit, action and snark, which I love in a good read.
    Please do me a favour and have a go yourself, you won't regret it, I can promise you that for certain.
    You will be laughing all the time and just enjoy the escapism that this book gives to you, there's nothing better.
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  • Bücherfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2021
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    It's a good read, nice story with enough pace, action , funny and insight to capture the reader. I definitely will read more of this author.
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  • CntrlFreak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart thumping and LOL
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2021
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    Oh boy is this a fantastic book!!! Adventure, demons, witches, shifters, vampires and so much more. Lots of sarcasm and dad's fighting demons...and it will have you laughing out loud and get your heart going....Another cracking book....you will so want more - I know I do!!!
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  • Kindle Customer firegale
    5.0 out of 5 stars I support Mike and his magic keyboard
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2020
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    Brilliant book I read it till my kindle fell out of my hand and I woke up to one last chapter ! Great read the characters and hilarious the chat is cutting and the story descriptive and great, don't think twice grab this book while you can !!
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  • Mr. P. E. Woodall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and fast paced
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2020
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    Fun fast paced and thoroughly enjoyable read, supporting Mike's new gadget keyboard 😂.
    That aside, well worth a read and can't wait for the next in the series.
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