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A Distant Eden #3
Eden's Hammer
Volume three of the highly acclaimed and popular Distant Eden series.
It's three years after the electrical grid was obliterated by a huge coronal mass ejection, and ninety-seven percent of America's population died.
Adrian's war with the mountain cannibals is over and his uncle has called him home with chilling news. Something is going to annihiliate Adrian's home village, Fort Brazos. Roman won't say more than that over the radio. It takes Adrian three weeks to get home and find out what the coming threat is, and what he can do about it. Eden's Hammer begins with his arrival.
It's three years after the electrical grid was obliterated by a huge coronal mass ejection, and ninety-seven percent of America's population died.
Adrian's war with the mountain cannibals is over and his uncle has called him home with chilling news. Something is going to annihiliate Adrian's home village, Fort Brazos. Roman won't say more than that over the radio. It takes Adrian three weeks to get home and find out what the coming threat is, and what he can do about it. Eden's Hammer begins with his arrival.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2013
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September 8, 2019
Great series
I will never get enough of Adrian. He’s a real hero. Every book so far has different problems for Adrian to solve.
I will never get enough of Adrian. He’s a real hero. Every book so far has different problems for Adrian to solve.
January 10, 2013
Another great book by Lloyd Tackitt! In book 3 of the Distant Eden series, we see Adrian coming back to the Brazos River home of his uncle Roman and aunt Sarah. Something bad is coming towards their peaceful village, and they know that Adrian is just the man to lead them in the upcoming struggle. But Adrian is still dealing with his wife's death, and while he's doing much better, he's still unprepared to fully deal with his feelings for one of the new arrivals, Linda. We also meet Rex, and we get to see how the post-grid world is just the kind of place someone like him thrives. When Rex and his army get close to "Fort Brazos", we see Adrian at his best.
I don't know how the author does it, but I just get taken away reading this series. And the strangest part, is that I like the battle-type scenes the best. Seeing how Adrian comes through all these different hardships, how he overcomes, I don't know. It's just really engrossing for me. I honestly think some of the dialogue between the characters comes off as a little stilted sometimes, but that's not a huge issue for me. It's a really terrific continuation to the series, and I'm eagerly awaiting book 4!
I don't know how the author does it, but I just get taken away reading this series. And the strangest part, is that I like the battle-type scenes the best. Seeing how Adrian comes through all these different hardships, how he overcomes, I don't know. It's just really engrossing for me. I honestly think some of the dialogue between the characters comes off as a little stilted sometimes, but that's not a huge issue for me. It's a really terrific continuation to the series, and I'm eagerly awaiting book 4!
January 29, 2026
Although I have not yet completed the third book, Eden’s Hammer, I am approximately halfway through and, unfortunately, remain disappointed. The novel has taken me far longer to read than expected, largely due to a lack of engagement with the story. I find myself continually comparing the sequels in this series to the first book, A Distant Eden, which I still regard very highly and would strongly recommend.
While Eden’s Hammer is an improvement over the second installment, Adrian’s War, it does not come close to the quality or impact of the first book. At this point, I am continuing primarily for the sake of completion. I will update this review once I finish the book, but I do not plan to read the fourth installment, Eden’s Warriors.
Update: I have now finished Eden’s Hammer—nearly two months after purchasing it—and my opinion remains unchanged. I do not recommend this book. As a result, I am lowering my overall rating from three stars to two. My recommendation would be to read the first book in the series, A Distant Eden, and stop there. Continuing beyond that may prove to be a frustrating and time-consuming experience.
While Eden’s Hammer is an improvement over the second installment, Adrian’s War, it does not come close to the quality or impact of the first book. At this point, I am continuing primarily for the sake of completion. I will update this review once I finish the book, but I do not plan to read the fourth installment, Eden’s Warriors.
Update: I have now finished Eden’s Hammer—nearly two months after purchasing it—and my opinion remains unchanged. I do not recommend this book. As a result, I am lowering my overall rating from three stars to two. My recommendation would be to read the first book in the series, A Distant Eden, and stop there. Continuing beyond that may prove to be a frustrating and time-consuming experience.
May 5, 2013
Adrian Hunter returns to Fort Brazos to deal with another threat, and this one could destroy all that he and a small band of determined Texans has worked so hard to create. The threat is somewhat overwhelming and causes Adrian to again act as military leader and organize a resistance. Armed struggle is necessary when the strong steal from the weak, writes novelist Lloyd Tackitt in the third installment of his "Distant Eden" series. Tackitt creates strong characters who don't sit around and worry about impending danger. There's not a lot of soul searching here. No worrying if violence is warranted. It is. End of story. Get your butts out there and fight. Tactics abound in this one. Adrian pulls the town together and his legend grows. He also gets to meet Linda, who's tough in her own right.
February 7, 2017
Holy Wow!!!
Absolutely amazing read!!! The plotline was so awesome that it sucked me in and I couldn't get out. I read the whole book in one day. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and well written. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Kindle store here I come.
Absolutely amazing read!!! The plotline was so awesome that it sucked me in and I couldn't get out. I read the whole book in one day. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and well written. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Kindle store here I come.
January 18, 2016
From dealing with one band of villains in book two to another. Adrian is called home to Fort Brazos to help protect his family from an oncoming band of raiders led by head maniac Rex. Rex has an axe to grind with Adrian over an old fight match he lost years earlier. Rex really holds a grudge and goes out of his way to take his band to Fort Brazos to capture and torture Adrian. I did say Rex was a brick short of a load didn't I? Anyway, once this contest is over we are left with a confused and unresolved Adrian and an intro to book four. I like the series, but I'm hoping it's not another misguided militia/raider brawl.
September 4, 2014
Eden's Hammer, the third book in author Lloyd Tackitt's, A Distant Eden series, is an excellent action packed tale. A solid 3.5!
Without repeating the synopsis, this creative tale takes Adrian back to his family and friends. The characters I fell in love with in his debut novel and a few new characters.
I noticed a few minor typos that were easy to overlook ~ an embarrassing error concerning a character's name and some redundancy.
The surprise climatic ending (no spoilers) has me anxious to read Eden's Warriors, the next book in this post-apocalyptic series.
Without repeating the synopsis, this creative tale takes Adrian back to his family and friends. The characters I fell in love with in his debut novel and a few new characters.
I noticed a few minor typos that were easy to overlook ~ an embarrassing error concerning a character's name and some redundancy.
The surprise climatic ending (no spoilers) has me anxious to read Eden's Warriors, the next book in this post-apocalyptic series.
July 19, 2013
Once again the author does a great job of bringing us in to a different world… A post grid world, where almost anything goes.
He continues to develop his characters in the story very well. Also, the addition of a few new characters was welcome and their depths are growing, Especially for Adrian.
It would've been nice to hear a little more about some of the older characters, but the story really hinges on the young warrior Adrian and the battles that he leads his people into.
We are looking forward to seeing how book Four continues.
He continues to develop his characters in the story very well. Also, the addition of a few new characters was welcome and their depths are growing, Especially for Adrian.
It would've been nice to hear a little more about some of the older characters, but the story really hinges on the young warrior Adrian and the battles that he leads his people into.
We are looking forward to seeing how book Four continues.
January 28, 2017
What an adventure!
Mr Tackitt, you are a genius at story telling! What a wonderful, wild ride this story has been. The characters seem like friends of mine and I rejoiced and sorrowed with them as I read.
I am looking forward the the next adventure in the Distant Eden books.
Mr Tackitt, you are a genius at story telling! What a wonderful, wild ride this story has been. The characters seem like friends of mine and I rejoiced and sorrowed with them as I read.
I am looking forward the the next adventure in the Distant Eden books.
March 23, 2013
Really enjoyed this one. The middle drug a bit with excess detail but I still enjoyed it
April 11, 2014
Good story
lots of action with a smart, skilled, and sympathetic hero
This leader and soldier defeats. a psycho general and saves the post apocalyptic town.
gandr4@cox.net
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lots of action with a smart, skilled, and sympathetic hero
This leader and soldier defeats. a psycho general and saves the post apocalyptic town.
gandr4@cox.net
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September 10, 2014
I am enjoying this series so far. The opinions are a bit tough but in reality it won't be to far off the mark. Hopefully the rest are a s good.
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