Arjun's Path

Release Day Saga #3

by Ryan Matthews

When friend and foe blur, whom do you trust? After a lengthy recovery from a brutal attack, Huck, Hemant, and Ariadne are offered what seems like a straightforward escort to Pod Bhopal. There, they hope to train with humanity’s most elite soldiers, the Clunkies, before continuing their mission to destroy the source of the Earth’s invaders—the Arthropod Hive. When their plan is thwarted, they must trek through the nearly impassible jungle as humans and “inverts” threaten every step. Questionable allies, waning group trust, and blossoming love further complicate their challenging journey. When Huck and his weary teammates finally reach their destination, little in the militaristic pod is as it appears. General Madan has his own ideas for their mission. Torn between two dire choices, ARJUN’S PATH may save humanity, but at a steep cost. The Release Day Saga continues as Huck and his companions race across land and sea to reach and destroy the creatures’ Hive before humanity is wiped from Earth.

407 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2023

About the author

Ryan Matthews is a young adult author and ESOL teacher. His debut series, The Release Day Saga, is a young-adult dystopian sci-fi series. Release Day, Kano's Grasp, and Arjun's Path are available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book. The final book of the series will be published in Spring 2024.

Ryan also enjoys taking nature photos, studying foreign languages, and playing the French horn. He holds degrees in both graphic design and education. He lives in Tennessee with his wife, daughters, and the family pets.

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Reviews

[Mallory Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPOILERS
I both loved and hated this book. I’ve noticed throughout this series that you (the reader) can never know what to expect. The journey the main characters are taking is so dangerous that their life is never guaranteed. I loved that so much of what I wanted to happen, happened in this book. However, I hated that so many great characters were introduced and then killed. This is no critique to the author, though. Great writing is meant to keep the readers guessing. I was just sad that I was made to love characters that only lasted a little while. This book has more death and gore than the others, so if that makes you nervous this isn’t the book for you. Otherwise, I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to the next

[Emily M Wan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this one might be my favorite so far! All the main characters have continued to grow throughout the series and discover more about themselves as they journey on. So many parts had me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next one.

[Tabitha Dragonsong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh this third book...still amazing! What an adventure! Never a dull moment in the whole series! It's gonna be so hard waiting for the 4th and final book! Very very highly recommended this series!

[Lauren Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is jam-packed with action and plot twists! It’s just as heart racing and cleverly written as the first two. I am obsessed with this story!!

[Deshea Surratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly loved this one. I'm trying to remember back, I think this one is my favorite one yet! I loved the new characters introduced, especially Fen. I enjoyed the drama created Kolya and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with the characters in next book. Definitely pick these books up😍