Blue Pistol

"We must have allies in the Settled Domains," Cassia says to Bart. That means convincing members of the nobility that the Slavers Guild cannot be trusted, and the notorious Blue Pistol is no threat to their rule.To that end, they kidnap Cornelia, the daughter of one Duke. They show her that her father is treating her like a trinket given to curry favor. Will she get the chance to prove her value to cause of ending slavery?​​​​​​​They also send a merchant and a wizard to the realm of Duke Avitus. These newcomers bring a message of freedom. Will Avitus listen to their message, and risk the anger of the Guild? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." The Blue Pistol fights slavery and the power of the Slavers Guild in the Settled Domains. The Blue Pistol uses magic, weapons, stealth, and intelligence to make allies. Will their crusade to bring freedom to the Domains succeed?

The Blue Pistol and his allies have freed a few dukedoms in the Settled Domains from the power of the Slavers Guild. Those gains must be protected, and more people must be freed from slavery.Two dukedoms are targeted to advance the cause: Black Rapids & Saint's Hope. One will see an attempt at rebellion; the other, an attack by lies and hard truths.​​​​​​​Can the Blue Pistol liberate more land from control by the Guild? Can more nobles be trusted to see the value in ending slavery? Can the common people of the Domains be trusted to take the reigns of power? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." The Blue Pistol fights slavery and the power of the Slavers Guild in the Settled Domains. The Blue Pistol uses magic, weapons, stealth, and intelligence to make allies. Will their crusade to bring freedom to the Domains succeed?

"With the events in Saint's Hope and Black Rapids last year, the Slavers Guild might want to go on the offensive against the Blue Pistol. It would be better to keep them distracted."That's why Bart Cochran wants to shift the war of the Blue Pistol against the Slavers Guild in the new year. He suggests targeting a dukedom farther from the gains of previous years. His scheme will involve convincing a Guild Master that the rivalry between the Dukedoms of Hilltown and Low Falls is on the verge of erupting into war.His other suggestion is to have their allies in Freeman's Hold build bombs, disguised as letter boxes, that will be sent to every Duke in the Settled Domains that isn't on the Blue Pistol's side.​​​​​​​What happens to slavery in the Domains when these schemes explode? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." The Blue Pistol fights slavery and the power of the Slavers Guild in the Settled Domains. The Blue Pistol uses magic, weapons, stealth, and intelligence to make allies. Will their crusade to bring freedom to the Domains succeed?

The Blue Pistol is certain that the Slavers Guild will expect more attacks in his effort to end slavery in the Settled Domains. To that end, the Blue Pistol decides to catch the Guild off-guard."We'll give them a year of calm, then hit them hard."This means new battles and new allies. Several young women will enlist, to protect themselves as much to support the cause of freedom. New dukedoms will be in the Blue Pistol's sights, and more pressure will be put on his spy within the Slaver's Guild.​​​​​​​How hard will the Blue Pistol's blows be? When will his war against slavery end? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." The Blue Pistol fights slavery and the power of the Slavers Guild in the Settled Domains. The Blue Pistol uses magic, weapons, stealth, and intelligence to make allies. Will their crusade to bring freedom to the Domains succeed?

The Blue Pistol has been fighting to end slavery in the Settled Domains for years now. When the brother of an ally falls ill, the Blue Pistol sees that slavery isn't the only problem he faces."Ignorance is the problem."To combat ignorance, he'll attack the Slavers Guild on two fronts. His friend Illantia will bring the light of science to the Settled Domains. Meanwhile, his spy in the Guild will seed division and strife among the Guild leadership.​​​​​​​It's time for the Blue Pistol's allies to show their superior minds, instead of their superior weapons. Can they rise to the challenge? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." The Blue Pistol fights slavery and the power of the Slavers Guild in the Settled Domains. The Blue Pistol uses magic, weapons, stealth, and intelligence to make allies. Will their crusade to bring freedom to the Domains succeed?