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Rise of the Republic #4
Into the Chaos
A terrible massacre was discovered… …Did the same fate befall Sumer? Captain Brian Royce brings Hadad to his home planet, which shows obvious signs of battle. Did any of his family survive? Where are all the children…did the Zodarks take them? Admiral Miles Hunt finds himself appointed to a new position beyond his current skillset. He now has to become more than just a ship captain and fleet commander… …He must become the Viceroy of the Milky Way Galaxy. On Alpha Centauri, an archaeology team makes a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Republic—a discovery so profound it could cause a division and a potential split within the alliance. The newly deployed 2nd Republic Army Group on the planet Intus finds itself the vanguard of the alliance’s efforts to liberate the remaining Primord planets. As the Zodark forces are continually pushed back, the alliance edges closer to bringing the war to the enemies’ core worlds. Can Miles Hunt become the leader humanity needs him to become? Will the 2nd Republic Army Group survive a gruesome battle on a frozen planet? Join us as book four uncovers another piece to the puzzle that ties humanity to more than just Earth and the Milky Way Galaxy. Grab your copy today.
355 pages, Hardcover
First published June 27, 2021
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August 29, 2021
Very good!
December 13, 2021
Please stop with the clumsy current day references
Entertaining enough to continue with the series, although I'm surprised there isn't a placeholder for the 5th book here on Goodreads. I put those placeholders on my "want to read" list so I don't lose track of a series.
I suspect my ratings may be inflated by very good narration of the audio book versions, as the there are numerous mistakes within the story itself that keep dropping me out of it. Things like the characters being able to see a laser beam coming at them, so they can react before they arrive. Another weapon issue was a reference to the "ricochet" of a laser beam. Most annoying is the continued attempts to tie the story to our current culture or history. Apparently nothing of note happened between now and this future setting. People are even still watching reruns of today's TV shows, instead of having developed their own.
None of these issues are deal breakers, but they interrupt my immersion in the story. It's never a good thing to have the reader focusing on why the author would ever write that last sentence, instead of being swept up in the story and wondering what happens next.
Entertaining enough to continue with the series, although I'm surprised there isn't a placeholder for the 5th book here on Goodreads. I put those placeholders on my "want to read" list so I don't lose track of a series.
I suspect my ratings may be inflated by very good narration of the audio book versions, as the there are numerous mistakes within the story itself that keep dropping me out of it. Things like the characters being able to see a laser beam coming at them, so they can react before they arrive. Another weapon issue was a reference to the "ricochet" of a laser beam. Most annoying is the continued attempts to tie the story to our current culture or history. Apparently nothing of note happened between now and this future setting. People are even still watching reruns of today's TV shows, instead of having developed their own.
None of these issues are deal breakers, but they interrupt my immersion in the story. It's never a good thing to have the reader focusing on why the author would ever write that last sentence, instead of being swept up in the story and wondering what happens next.
March 27, 2022
This is a series I started reading a while back, bought this book and then forgot I had it! I got it on my reading list and I'm certainly glad I did. While at the start of this series had the main character, Miles Hunt, was mostly in trouble with the Republic Navy. He had found a gateway into another part of the universe, had done some exploring and then, eventually, encountered an alien force. They had battled which really mad those back on Earth mad because they were hoping to have a peaceful relationship with the first aliens humanity had encountered. Yet, these aliens, the Zodarks, didn't want peace at all.
Now, move way ahead and we find that Miles Hunt has been recognized by the Galactic Emperor for his military skills. He was called to the capital of the Empire and bestowed with the title of Viceroy! He is now the overall military commander of the Empire to the chagrin of the Altairians. Those same Altairians have been running the Empire's military for thousands of years and they have been at war with the Zodarks and Orbots. The Altairians just can't seem to find a winning strategy, so the Emperor has appointed someone new, a human, as his military expert. With that, obviously, comes some great responsibilities. The first challenge Viceroy Hunt has is the battle going on at the planet Alfheim.
Alfheim is an ice planet with nothing spectacular about it, except for the fact is does have one single very unique mineral that is used by the Altairians and the Zodarks in strengthening their starships. The Republic Navy along with the Primords have managed to land on the planet and have successfully taken it from the Zodarks. There are still Zodarks on the planet and the human troops on the ground are fighting to eliminate the last of this Zodark threat. Now they are preparing for what they expect to be a counterattack by the Zodarks. Since this planet has the attention of the Orbots, also. They have decided to provide forces for that counterattack.
The problem with this counterattack is that the Republic and Primord naval forces aren't going to be able to counter it. The counterattack is massive! There are over one-hundred ground forces on Alfheim and they are soon going to be on their own! The naval forces are getting destroyed and have to warp out with what they can save. Hopefully, they can regroup and come back in time to save the ground forces. That problem is what Viceroy Miles Hunt has to face immediately. He has to find additional Naval forces to throw into this new battle, one that he believes will result in both sides losing so much that they will have to agree to a peace treaty or at least cease fire.
This book though isn't just about the Naval engagements, although you do get to read a lot about that, but you'll also read about what a soldier on the ground is going through. You'll also run around with a medic on the ground as she does her job treating the vast number of wounded from the initial ground invasion to the new counterattack which was eventually stopped. This gives you a really far ranging perspective of the fighting. At the same time, you'll read about the actions of Viceroy Hunt as he tries to gather more forces to ensure he keeps Alfheim. He's also making plans for the future, far ranging future. Some how he's going to have to find a way to make all the different alien militaries to work together and do the right things when needed. He is the strategic expert which has been lacking in this very, very long war.
So, we're now to the point of reading what's going to happen when the combined power of the Zodarsk and Orbots come back to Alfheim. Can't the Empire under new Viceroy Hunt stop this counterattack and keep the planet under the Empire's control and therefore control the unique mineral found on the planet? The fifth book, "Into the Fire", is available on Amazon and I've added to my reading list.
Now, move way ahead and we find that Miles Hunt has been recognized by the Galactic Emperor for his military skills. He was called to the capital of the Empire and bestowed with the title of Viceroy! He is now the overall military commander of the Empire to the chagrin of the Altairians. Those same Altairians have been running the Empire's military for thousands of years and they have been at war with the Zodarks and Orbots. The Altairians just can't seem to find a winning strategy, so the Emperor has appointed someone new, a human, as his military expert. With that, obviously, comes some great responsibilities. The first challenge Viceroy Hunt has is the battle going on at the planet Alfheim.
Alfheim is an ice planet with nothing spectacular about it, except for the fact is does have one single very unique mineral that is used by the Altairians and the Zodarks in strengthening their starships. The Republic Navy along with the Primords have managed to land on the planet and have successfully taken it from the Zodarks. There are still Zodarks on the planet and the human troops on the ground are fighting to eliminate the last of this Zodark threat. Now they are preparing for what they expect to be a counterattack by the Zodarks. Since this planet has the attention of the Orbots, also. They have decided to provide forces for that counterattack.
The problem with this counterattack is that the Republic and Primord naval forces aren't going to be able to counter it. The counterattack is massive! There are over one-hundred ground forces on Alfheim and they are soon going to be on their own! The naval forces are getting destroyed and have to warp out with what they can save. Hopefully, they can regroup and come back in time to save the ground forces. That problem is what Viceroy Miles Hunt has to face immediately. He has to find additional Naval forces to throw into this new battle, one that he believes will result in both sides losing so much that they will have to agree to a peace treaty or at least cease fire.
This book though isn't just about the Naval engagements, although you do get to read a lot about that, but you'll also read about what a soldier on the ground is going through. You'll also run around with a medic on the ground as she does her job treating the vast number of wounded from the initial ground invasion to the new counterattack which was eventually stopped. This gives you a really far ranging perspective of the fighting. At the same time, you'll read about the actions of Viceroy Hunt as he tries to gather more forces to ensure he keeps Alfheim. He's also making plans for the future, far ranging future. Some how he's going to have to find a way to make all the different alien militaries to work together and do the right things when needed. He is the strategic expert which has been lacking in this very, very long war.
So, we're now to the point of reading what's going to happen when the combined power of the Zodarsk and Orbots come back to Alfheim. Can't the Empire under new Viceroy Hunt stop this counterattack and keep the planet under the Empire's control and therefore control the unique mineral found on the planet? The fifth book, "Into the Fire", is available on Amazon and I've added to my reading list.
July 20, 2024
Another good installment in a great series
Overall, I'm super happy with this series. It is obviously written by someone who is, or was in the military and it shows. It ads a level of realism to the series that is hard to find in other space operas.
Overall, the writing is good and I am really enjoying the plot and expanding story. It is a new take on a very old plot line in Sci-fi, but the author pulls it off with enough new angles to make it work.
My only complaint is in the editing of the individual books. There are a few hanging plot lines and there are several places where the author gets some fairly important factual items wrong, like misnaming characters, ships and at at least one point has incorrectly placed characters in situations and in places from earlier books in the series.
These are things that should have been caught in final editing by editors and/or proofreaders, but for some reason have been missed.
However, they are minor enough to be merely annoying and immersion-breaking as opposed to ruining the series.
Overall, a great attempt by the author to spin a good yarn and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I would recommend this series to anyone interested in military Sci-fi.
Overall, I'm super happy with this series. It is obviously written by someone who is, or was in the military and it shows. It ads a level of realism to the series that is hard to find in other space operas.
Overall, the writing is good and I am really enjoying the plot and expanding story. It is a new take on a very old plot line in Sci-fi, but the author pulls it off with enough new angles to make it work.
My only complaint is in the editing of the individual books. There are a few hanging plot lines and there are several places where the author gets some fairly important factual items wrong, like misnaming characters, ships and at at least one point has incorrectly placed characters in situations and in places from earlier books in the series.
These are things that should have been caught in final editing by editors and/or proofreaders, but for some reason have been missed.
However, they are minor enough to be merely annoying and immersion-breaking as opposed to ruining the series.
Overall, a great attempt by the author to spin a good yarn and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I would recommend this series to anyone interested in military Sci-fi.
February 1, 2024
rise of the Republic when is the Republic going to start rising?
I had stopped reading, military sci-fi, because sometimes I believe they go off tangent. Take this book for example. The world building is great. The characters are likable, but there are too many. Sometimes too many story threads are not a good thing. You have researchers engineers, pirates, special forces, Rangers, and different naval captains and commanders and admirals. There are too many characters, too many threads, and not enough of the Republic rising. I am four books into this series, and all I see is a stalemate between the good guys and the bad guys. So far the Republic has only had one decisive victory. That’s it in four books the claiming of one planet. When is the advanced technology going to come in to play for the rest of the Republic. The authors need to tighten up the series a bit boiling down to an essence, the republic which means the movers and shakers of the story. Like I said earlier in my review, too much of anything is not a good. thing. even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the series and will probably read it to its conclusion.
I had stopped reading, military sci-fi, because sometimes I believe they go off tangent. Take this book for example. The world building is great. The characters are likable, but there are too many. Sometimes too many story threads are not a good thing. You have researchers engineers, pirates, special forces, Rangers, and different naval captains and commanders and admirals. There are too many characters, too many threads, and not enough of the Republic rising. I am four books into this series, and all I see is a stalemate between the good guys and the bad guys. So far the Republic has only had one decisive victory. That’s it in four books the claiming of one planet. When is the advanced technology going to come in to play for the rest of the Republic. The authors need to tighten up the series a bit boiling down to an essence, the republic which means the movers and shakers of the story. Like I said earlier in my review, too much of anything is not a good. thing. even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the series and will probably read it to its conclusion.
January 2, 2022
A masterful story of Sci-fi Military
Just like every other James Rosone novel you’r in for a rollercoaster of a story has the events of the first three books take us into new plotlines and intensive combat ideas from the military mind of TC Manning to make a sci-fi novel on the Lv of Star Wars or Expanse series.
Also a word of notice if you read the author notes at the end this series is going to get even bigger then an MCU storyline has with the sharing of the story content is going to make an expanding story-verse with other authors writing there own novels to expand on events from past novels and show where the story has hinted on secrets of the star gates and humanity’s place in the greater Universe.
Just like every other James Rosone novel you’r in for a rollercoaster of a story has the events of the first three books take us into new plotlines and intensive combat ideas from the military mind of TC Manning to make a sci-fi novel on the Lv of Star Wars or Expanse series.
Also a word of notice if you read the author notes at the end this series is going to get even bigger then an MCU storyline has with the sharing of the story content is going to make an expanding story-verse with other authors writing there own novels to expand on events from past novels and show where the story has hinted on secrets of the star gates and humanity’s place in the greater Universe.
July 16, 2021
Great Read but Losing Focus
Love the authors and their style of writing. With that said, the story has now been divided into so many sub plots and characters that its difficult to follow and enjoy what is an excellent main plot. Heck towards the end of this book the authors slam on the brakes and now we have both space pirates and an archeological mystery. Pacing has been seriously compromised as has my interest in reading a 20 book series, not counting the two announced spin off series. In my opinion a little more focus would greatly improve the enjoyment of the series.
Love the authors and their style of writing. With that said, the story has now been divided into so many sub plots and characters that its difficult to follow and enjoy what is an excellent main plot. Heck towards the end of this book the authors slam on the brakes and now we have both space pirates and an archeological mystery. Pacing has been seriously compromised as has my interest in reading a 20 book series, not counting the two announced spin off series. In my opinion a little more focus would greatly improve the enjoyment of the series.
July 31, 2021
Good series doesn’t quite make sense
I’m torn because I like this series but I feel like it’s being too drawn out and some of it does t make sense. For example the humans now have a wormhole generator ship that came be used as reinforcements at any time but they don’t use it to reinforce the fleet? I thought that was the whole point. Also the ground batte didn’t make sense. Why drop in combat droids when you can drop bombs? How does a battle for a fort get so easily overwhelmed my enemy troops with all the advanced weaponry. Still so much potential I was to read the rest
I’m torn because I like this series but I feel like it’s being too drawn out and some of it does t make sense. For example the humans now have a wormhole generator ship that came be used as reinforcements at any time but they don’t use it to reinforce the fleet? I thought that was the whole point. Also the ground batte didn’t make sense. Why drop in combat droids when you can drop bombs? How does a battle for a fort get so easily overwhelmed my enemy troops with all the advanced weaponry. Still so much potential I was to read the rest
June 30, 2021
Enjoyed this book
Have the rest of the series and have actually preorder the next part as well , looking forward to that in Dec.
Read through in one night sitting , will go back and read through again
The challenges of running a multi species force , change in status , action , character development , the special C100 ,on going problems of growth .. etc mean this series will always be a must read for me .
Have the rest of the series and have actually preorder the next part as well , looking forward to that in Dec.
Read through in one night sitting , will go back and read through again
The challenges of running a multi species force , change in status , action , character development , the special C100 ,on going problems of growth .. etc mean this series will always be a must read for me .
July 1, 2021
Wow another hit!
So I am disappointed.. Why because I finished the book. I always eagerly !look forward to the next book in this series and it a always ends much to quickly. James Rosone is my new favorite author. If you haven't read any of his books you are missing a real treat. If you like action, adventure non stop then you are in the right place. I can't wait for volume 5 of Rise of the Republic.
So I am disappointed.. Why because I finished the book. I always eagerly !look forward to the next book in this series and it a always ends much to quickly. James Rosone is my new favorite author. If you haven't read any of his books you are missing a real treat. If you like action, adventure non stop then you are in the right place. I can't wait for volume 5 of Rise of the Republic.
July 25, 2021
Into The Chaos. James Rosone. TC Manning
The struggle for survival continues. The soldiers from Earth combined with their allies are getting pummeled by the Zodarks and the Orbots. The military personnel from Earth and there allies from other planets are taking tremendous losses but they refuse to yield. A major battle is on the horizon which will decide there fate. Another excellent read in this series. My highest recommendation!!! Enjoyed immensely!!
The struggle for survival continues. The soldiers from Earth combined with their allies are getting pummeled by the Zodarks and the Orbots. The military personnel from Earth and there allies from other planets are taking tremendous losses but they refuse to yield. A major battle is on the horizon which will decide there fate. Another excellent read in this series. My highest recommendation!!! Enjoyed immensely!!
July 6, 2021
Excellent read
I have waited for the release this book for months! It did not disappoint, an excellent read with well thought out characters, time lines and an incredible storyline! I couldn’t put it down, I’ve never been a big sci-fi reader until I started to read this series of books. This book just left me wanting more..
I have waited for the release this book for months! It did not disappoint, an excellent read with well thought out characters, time lines and an incredible storyline! I couldn’t put it down, I’ve never been a big sci-fi reader until I started to read this series of books. This book just left me wanting more..
September 16, 2021
Cosmic Armageddon!
This series of books has been the most interesting sci-fi series I have read and I encourage everyone who enjoys good sci-fi military and political issues to check this series out! As a Viet Nam era Naval Aviator attack pilot, combat veteran, I really appreciate the details of the plot and technical details! Can hardly wait for number 5!
This series of books has been the most interesting sci-fi series I have read and I encourage everyone who enjoys good sci-fi military and political issues to check this series out! As a Viet Nam era Naval Aviator attack pilot, combat veteran, I really appreciate the details of the plot and technical details! Can hardly wait for number 5!
October 29, 2023
Loved all so far
This an excellent story. Takes us humans from a collection of idiots that fought and killed each other in WWIII to becoming space explorers. During our exploration of space we met other species of beings that welcomed us others that warred against us. Read the books in order to get the full enjoyment.
This an excellent story. Takes us humans from a collection of idiots that fought and killed each other in WWIII to becoming space explorers. During our exploration of space we met other species of beings that welcomed us others that warred against us. Read the books in order to get the full enjoyment.
January 11, 2024
Excellent
And I don't need to read more death and destruction. I'll assume that our hero, his wife and son live happily ever after and hope that the two buddies live to enjoy their wealth. I know they'll save the universe, the bad guys will go to their hidey holes and I'll have the pleasure of moving on to, hopefully, less bloodshed. 🙂
And I don't need to read more death and destruction. I'll assume that our hero, his wife and son live happily ever after and hope that the two buddies live to enjoy their wealth. I know they'll save the universe, the bad guys will go to their hidey holes and I'll have the pleasure of moving on to, hopefully, less bloodshed. 🙂
January 13, 2024
This story is getting BIG.
As the story gets bigger though, understandably, more and more characters, and more and more sides of the war are added. And if you blink, you miss it. I did grt confused as to who’s who for a little while.
ıt does come together nicely but I do need break from the series after each book.
As the story gets bigger though, understandably, more and more characters, and more and more sides of the war are added. And if you blink, you miss it. I did grt confused as to who’s who for a little while.
ıt does come together nicely but I do need break from the series after each book.
May 26, 2024
Woah book 4 ramped up the misery, the urgency and yeah... the chaos. Things are so intense now that it's getting close to not enjoyable. I tend to avoid subjects that invoke memories of my experiences in war and here we are. Damn it... if I wasn't so in love with this story. I can't quit now. War is hell and we're starting to feel it now.
June 29, 2021
Excellent military science fiction.
Book 4 of an original military science fiction series. You really need to read the first three books before you start this one. You will enjoy them!
Book 4 of an original military science fiction series. You really need to read the first three books before you start this one. You will enjoy them!
July 4, 2021
The action continues
I really enjoyed this book. The Republic continues to fight back buy it's not easy. The book is well edited and fast moving. Definitely worth your time.
I really enjoyed this book. The Republic continues to fight back buy it's not easy. The book is well edited and fast moving. Definitely worth your time.
September 25, 2021
It's getting to be a burden to read. Space operas are one thing space soap operas another. Using one supership when it's in eyerybody's best interest to use all 7 or 8. Being treated like a dumb, dummer, stupid reader... I'm soooo glad to be one of the chosen Terrans. Sheyet can #5
November 4, 2021
Good Continuation
Lots more questions to be answered after this book. The action was fast paced and intense. I look forward to the next book. This series has almost unlimited possibilities to continue with.
Lots more questions to be answered after this book. The action was fast paced and intense. I look forward to the next book. This series has almost unlimited possibilities to continue with.
January 29, 2022
The Stakes keep getting higher
Rosone and Manning raised the stakes with the new alloy that would make Earth's ships more powerful. There are new revelations about humanity's origins. Then suddenly it flips back to the campaign on Alfheim. Too many threads can ruin a plot.
Rosone and Manning raised the stakes with the new alloy that would make Earth's ships more powerful. There are new revelations about humanity's origins. Then suddenly it flips back to the campaign on Alfheim. Too many threads can ruin a plot.
April 30, 2022
4th book into the series, and it just even better
Into the chaos takes the story of the Terrans and expounds on their picking up the reins and taking the lead to ending this centuries long conflict with the Zodarks and the Orbots.
Into the chaos takes the story of the Terrans and expounds on their picking up the reins and taking the lead to ending this centuries long conflict with the Zodarks and the Orbots.
March 1, 2023
Good series. I recommend it
Space battles, and more space battles. This reads like a history channel documentary in some ways. I am rooting for the various characters, as the story jumps back and forth between them.
Space battles, and more space battles. This reads like a history channel documentary in some ways. I am rooting for the various characters, as the story jumps back and forth between them.
November 25, 2023
Awesome work, mesmerizing
Star wars would be proud of this series. I can't wait to read the next session in this anthology. Just captivating. So well done. Makes this old proof reader proud. Go Roscoe and Watson!
Star wars would be proud of this series. I can't wait to read the next session in this anthology. Just captivating. So well done. Makes this old proof reader proud. Go Roscoe and Watson!
February 11, 2024
The Republic is formed
Things begin to move quickly once the formation is ironed out! When the new Viceory is announced to the rest of the Republic members and the charge he is expected to transform the goal to win once and friends all
Things begin to move quickly once the formation is ironed out! When the new Viceory is announced to the rest of the Republic members and the charge he is expected to transform the goal to win once and friends all
November 30, 2024
excellent continuation
Book,four really fleshes out the story in different avenues and really is enjoyable to read.
I’m an old school reader and this story line is pretty good without getting overly emotional or serious about itself. It is a heck of a story so far…
Book,four really fleshes out the story in different avenues and really is enjoyable to read.
I’m an old school reader and this story line is pretty good without getting overly emotional or serious about itself. It is a heck of a story so far…
February 20, 2025
Great space w
This series has some amazing land battle and space combat.
The universe is richly developed. There are an amazing number of characters that provide many different viewpoints without being overwhelming to keep track of!!
This series has some amazing land battle and space combat.
The universe is richly developed. There are an amazing number of characters that provide many different viewpoints without being overwhelming to keep track of!!
July 3, 2021
Chaos
Enjoy the book. A lot of characters to keep up with though. Too many, I think. Have to back and refresh myself on them.
Enjoy the book. A lot of characters to keep up with though. Too many, I think. Have to back and refresh myself on them.
July 4, 2021
Another great story in an awesome series
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