"Libraries and readers who relished A Portion of Malice will find A Measure of Rhyme equally powerful in its synthesis of fantasy, history, and religious inspection . It drops a bomb on any notion of predictability." - Midwest Book Review "Heart-pounding...truly unique...readers will not want to put it down." - Publisher's Weekly BookLife Elite "One of the strongest female lead characters this reader has ever seen." - Feathered Quill, Gold Award From Amazon Bestselling Author Lloyd Jeffries, A Measure of Rhyme delivers breakneck action and nail-biting suspense, charging the Ages of Malice saga into a relentless storm. She’s Marked. The Countdown’s On. Rhyme Carter’s life explodes when she becomes the target of a secret society. Hunted across a world teetering on collapse, she’s got no time to breathe—killers close in, shadows strike fast, and every clue pulls her toward a deadly showdown. Emery Merrick, hardened by the first fight, teams up to crack the riddle before it’s too late. Bullets fly, demons rise, and a hidden truth threatens to bury them both. A powerful blend of thriller and fantasy that drops a bomb on any notion of predictability. Series compared to King, LaHaye, and Dan Brown. "The most jaw dropping conclusion to any book written this century." - NN Light's Book Heaven "Couldn't put it down...a perfect formula in a nearly perfect series." - Reader Views The clock’s ticking. Can she outrun fate? Grab your copy now and dive into the chase! Gold Award, Feathered Quill (Religious Fiction) Silver Award, Feathered Quill (Mystery/Thriller) Bronze Award, Reader Views (Thriller) Semi-finalist, BookLife Prize by Publisher's Weekly (Mystery/Thriller) "Books that challenge genre boundaries (and win). Lloyd Jeffries continues to be one of the most daring voices in speculative fiction today." - Coffee Book Couch by Ava "Fast paced and action-packed, the novel's prose is beautifully written...readers will not want to put it down ." - Semi-finalist, Booklife Prize by Publisher's Weekly , BookLife Elite "Those who found A Portion of Malice unforgettable , will find its sequel an equally powerful force of wonder ." - D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review "I cannot recommend A Measure of Rhyme enough to readers. One of the strongest female lead characters this reader has ever seen . It is a fabulous continuation to an incredible story and you are just going to love it ." - Feathered Quill , Gold & Silver Award "A solid thriller packed with action, suspense, adventure, and a pinch of romance, A Measure of Rhyme is a perfect read ." - A. Ndirangu, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "Rich and satisfying cocktail of literary goodness...a must-read for fans of supernatural thrillers. A truly enjoyable reading experience." - Literary Titan ★★★★★ "Excitement was off the charts ...intensity, action, drama, suspense, and buckets of entertainment to keep you hooked. I cannot wait to see what happens next." - R. Tanveer, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "Couldn't put the book down and finished it in record time. The perfect formula for a nearly perfect series ." - R. Dehning, Reader Views , Bronze Award "Intense and entertaining... expertly woven with themes of secret societies, biblical elements, an impending apocalypse, making for a gripping read from start to finish ." - Literary Titan ★★★★★ " Sensational ...a fantastic heroine...will undoubtedly please fans... something new and exciting." - K. Finn, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ " Sensational ...a mixture of Stephen King, Dan Brown, and (without the slightest stretch) Dante's Divine Comedy...yes, seriously! " - L. Allen, Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "Libraries and readers who relished A Portion of Malice will find A Measure of Rhyme equally powerful in its synthesis of fantasy, history, and religious inspection. It drops a bomb on any notion of predictability." - D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review Lloyd Jeffries enjoys dark comedies, philosophy, clever turns of phrase, religious studies and thought experiments involving the esoteric and legendary. A decorated veteran of numerous conflicts, he served in the U.S. military and has practiced Emergency, Trauma and Wilderness medicine for more than twenty years. He hides out in Florida with his family and Buck the Wonder Dog.