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Krimson Empire #4
Krimson Flare
The last piece falls into place. Will it open the door to freedom or failure?When they crushed the Russosken, Quinn and Tony knew the Federation would come gunning for them. But they can’t hide—too many depend on them.While Tony searches for a missing Krimson agent, Quinn must fight off pirates and rescue an old friend. Francine and her siblings struggle to salvage the remains of their new inheritance. When the Marconi family arrives looking for assistance, will they have the resources to respond?As the Federation lines up their pawns for battle, Quinn and her team move their own pieces into place. With the help of a fresh-faced academy cadet, a famous newscaster, and, of course, Sashelle, can they bring liberty to the Federation? The final battle will test everyone to their limits and only the strong will survive.
- GenresScience Fiction
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2020
51 people are currently reading
19 people want to read
About the author
Julia Huni
55 books178 followersAuthor of the Colonial Exploration Corps, Space Janitor, Recycled World, and Krimson Empire series.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest, and after twenty years roaming the country with the US Air Force, I'm back. I have a spouse, three kids, and a dog named Pippin.
I've been an IT guy, a choir director, an executive assistant, a stay-at-home mom, a college instructor, and that lady at the information booth in a tourist town. But writer is the best job ever, because I get to make stuff up. Stuff I wish were true; stuff I'm glad isn't true.
When I'm not writing, I like to knit, read, bake, and ski. I also love to travel.
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February 2, 2022
This book brings together everyone who has been stealthily planning the revolution in the Federation.
Quinn and Tony are doing all they can to remain free, so that they can help their friends but, while they are planet bound, the Admiral Andretti, Quinn's former boss, who has spent more time trying to kill her than any enemy' ever did, creates a coup, and takes over as Premier of the Federation.
With the help of Sashelle, her daughter's sentient caat, Quinn and Tony do their best to get off planet, but are caught and imprisoned at Firenz, the Premier's base, u and Quinn is badly beaten by him.
But help is at hand, as all of the disparate forces, including Tony's family, hone in on the base and, with Sashelle's help, Quinn and Tony manage to escape their prison, in time to join in the fight for freedom.
I absolutely loved this book, which made a dramatic, fun, crazy, ending to the whole Krimson Empire series.
In the write up from both authors - this was co-written by Craig Martelle and Julia Huni (an author I'm definitely going to have to investigate), it is mentioned that there might be more books written for this series, and all I can say, is that I seriously hope that they will be able to find the time to do so, as I feel there are other adventures that Quinn, Tony, and their families can go on!
Quinn and Tony are doing all they can to remain free, so that they can help their friends but, while they are planet bound, the Admiral Andretti, Quinn's former boss, who has spent more time trying to kill her than any enemy' ever did, creates a coup, and takes over as Premier of the Federation.
With the help of Sashelle, her daughter's sentient caat, Quinn and Tony do their best to get off planet, but are caught and imprisoned at Firenz, the Premier's base, u and Quinn is badly beaten by him.
But help is at hand, as all of the disparate forces, including Tony's family, hone in on the base and, with Sashelle's help, Quinn and Tony manage to escape their prison, in time to join in the fight for freedom.
I absolutely loved this book, which made a dramatic, fun, crazy, ending to the whole Krimson Empire series.
In the write up from both authors - this was co-written by Craig Martelle and Julia Huni (an author I'm definitely going to have to investigate), it is mentioned that there might be more books written for this series, and all I can say, is that I seriously hope that they will be able to find the time to do so, as I feel there are other adventures that Quinn, Tony, and their families can go on!
February 8, 2022
Ok, having finished Krimson Surge I had to finish the series (or at least what the series is as of now). An intersting conclusion that does a good job concluding the series. Where I had problems with Krimson Surge (timeline mainly) I don't I Krimson Flare. Part of the reason is Ms. Huni does a great job pulling the series to a conclusion (or is it...). Here Quinn, Tony, and family (plus extended family) do a great job presenting a story that's fun and exciting. While Ms. Huni has continued in an accellerated fashion I don't have a problem with it because there's no obvious time lag between Krimson Surge and Krimson Flare. Instead we have an almost seemless move. What I particiarly like is that both Quinn and Tony have stepped up and become equals in almost every way possible and while the supporting characters are present they don't dominate the story telling. Rating wise this one pushes to the being the best in this series and what's nicely done is there's room for the story to continue if Ms. Huni wants (sorry, not spoiler here on what that might be, read it and see if you reach the same as me on the possiblity of a sequel or sequel series).
August 9, 2020
I kind of feel a little but bad for giving this only 4 stars instead of 5, but I recently read a couple books that each won both the Hugo AND Nebula awards along with a few others.
The Krimson Empire series is like those in that it's a good, fun read that is hard to put down. But it also isn't quite to that level in some way that I can't really describe or out into words. I would not be stupid these authors write something that good in the future, and I look forward to it when they do, along with all the stuff that might come in between that one and this.
I'll let others write about the characters, setting, and plot, but I will say that it is all well done, and consistent in the pacing, dialogue, and prose.
The Krimson Empire series is like those in that it's a good, fun read that is hard to put down. But it also isn't quite to that level in some way that I can't really describe or out into words. I would not be stupid these authors write something that good in the future, and I look forward to it when they do, along with all the stuff that might come in between that one and this.
I'll let others write about the characters, setting, and plot, but I will say that it is all well done, and consistent in the pacing, dialogue, and prose.
July 30, 2020
What a great conclusion to the series.... wrapped up most of the story lines but left some scope to continue the stories of the characters going forward if the authors choose to do so. I would be happy to read more. I really enjoy the people oriented story telling, there's enough action and tech to be interesting without overwhelming with the characters. It's all told in a very accessible and easy to read style (maybe addictively so... I finished it in one day :) ) I also really appreciated the humour.... anyone who lives with a cat will certainly appreciate the Caat character, and I love the "tip of the hat" moments to the old sci fi shows like star trek and others.
October 12, 2025
Great story!!
The whole series is focused on removing the Federation, a government with too much control. And the Roussia strong arm handling of their areas. Great characters including a caat . So there is space travel, family, regular shipping and delivery, adults, teens, military action and a little romance.
Obviously I enjoyed it. There is humor in misuse of 20th century entertainment icons.
I give 5 stars for the overall story and brilliant writing. However there are typos beta readers/editors should have caught.
The whole series is focused on removing the Federation, a government with too much control. And the Roussia strong arm handling of their areas. Great characters including a caat . So there is space travel, family, regular shipping and delivery, adults, teens, military action and a little romance.
Obviously I enjoyed it. There is humor in misuse of 20th century entertainment icons.
I give 5 stars for the overall story and brilliant writing. However there are typos beta readers/editors should have caught.
January 28, 2026
I just finished the 4th book of the series and the crossover. They have kept me interested enough to finish one about every 2 days. I like the main characters and the humor. I always like it when the guy gets the girl in the end (or the girl gets the guy). There is enough technical stuff to be interesting for me and even though we have several cats around the house I wouldn't mind having a caat. I have previously read the Space Janitor and Former Space Janitor books, and I am glad I found this series.
December 11, 2020
Very fun read!
I loved this book. I really hope that someday this series will continue. There was alot of action and the book was over too soon. I enjoyed reading a book that had so many family interactions. A talking caat makes any story better! Thanks to both authors for their comments after the book. I really enjoy hearing about their lives, especially during this dreary Covid time.
I loved this book. I really hope that someday this series will continue. There was alot of action and the book was over too soon. I enjoyed reading a book that had so many family interactions. A talking caat makes any story better! Thanks to both authors for their comments after the book. I really enjoy hearing about their lives, especially during this dreary Covid time.
July 30, 2020
An excellent 4th part to this brilliant series! Really well written, great characters & exciting plot. Love the caat! Perfect & so well written! This writer knows their cats! What an imagination & incredible story telling skills! I do love this series & strongly recommend this to all who like the genre!
August 14, 2020
I enjoyed this series. It is quite light, easy reading with characters you grow to like quite quickly. Julia excels at characters that are consistent to themselves. The plot relied a bit too much on coincidence and the ever growing abilities of the caat but these are minor issues. A nice read that you don’t have to put a lot of effort into....
December 26, 2020
Spies, lies & dictators Lives
You get five stars because you drew me & I'm hooked. I really want to see what a Wedding between Quinn & Tony looks like; plus future endeavors, of course! This is a fun story that deals with some serious subjects really well. When is the next book due?
You get five stars because you drew me & I'm hooked. I really want to see what a Wedding between Quinn & Tony looks like; plus future endeavors, of course! This is a fun story that deals with some serious subjects really well. When is the next book due?
October 9, 2021
Great series!!!
This series is about a "family" in the future. It's got it all: Granma, mom & dad, kids , aunts & uncles, good friends and even the family kitty, living and working together. It's exciting with plenty of action as three powers battle it out for control. Also a lot of humor and the dynamics in the family is realistic and funny.
This series is about a "family" in the future. It's got it all: Granma, mom & dad, kids , aunts & uncles, good friends and even the family kitty, living and working together. It's exciting with plenty of action as three powers battle it out for control. Also a lot of humor and the dynamics in the family is realistic and funny.
June 16, 2022
The last book for now
A lot happens in this book. Reggie gets one of the kids. Will he get both? Will Quinn get him/her/them back? Will Quinn and Tony get out of prison? Will they both decide they love each other and express it? What can the cast do now and how? Will the newest stealth technology scramble their minds again?
A lot happens in this book. Reggie gets one of the kids. Will he get both? Will Quinn get him/her/them back? Will Quinn and Tony get out of prison? Will they both decide they love each other and express it? What can the cast do now and how? Will the newest stealth technology scramble their minds again?
July 30, 2020
As things heat up the ensuing chaos makes things quite dangerous. Everything the earlier books have been working for has come to a head and we get to see how things play out.
If you read the others you need to read this one. If you haven't read the others what are you waiting for?
If you read the others you need to read this one. If you haven't read the others what are you waiting for?
August 4, 2020
The Final Battle? Great Series Finale
Everyone has their own agenda and that is not a bad thing. Tony finds the elusive Krimson agent. Will he help? What side of the war is the Federation on? Follow the cat and find out.
Everyone has their own agenda and that is not a bad thing. Tony finds the elusive Krimson agent. Will he help? What side of the war is the Federation on? Follow the cat and find out.
August 6, 2020
Quinn, Tony, and Sassy
A most excellent space opera with a talking caat. We’ve got everything here. Politics, action, exes, and a new sentient species (with some really cool abilities) outing themselves to the galaxy at large. A really fun trip and the best Krimson book to date.
A most excellent space opera with a talking caat. We’ve got everything here. Politics, action, exes, and a new sentient species (with some really cool abilities) outing themselves to the galaxy at large. A really fun trip and the best Krimson book to date.
August 12, 2020
4th in Krimson Empire
Good character and world building. One way I judge books I like is whether I care about the people in the story. Quinn and Tony grab you right away. I adore the caat.
Good character and world building. One way I judge books I like is whether I care about the people in the story. Quinn and Tony grab you right away. I adore the caat.
September 24, 2020
Krimson
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I was attracted by the family feeling of the books. Mostly I was glad that there was excitement but no prolonged violence and I especially loved the “Caat”.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I was attracted by the family feeling of the books. Mostly I was glad that there was excitement but no prolonged violence and I especially loved the “Caat”.
March 7, 2021
Great finale
Quinn, Tony, and the gang continue their adventures. Everyone hits their stride as this chapter draws to a close. It's all been building to this, and now finally...oh, wait, no spoilers.
Quinn, Tony, and the gang continue their adventures. Everyone hits their stride as this chapter draws to a close. It's all been building to this, and now finally...oh, wait, no spoilers.
August 13, 2025
Finally
You'll have to read the book to find out what my Headline means. I was a bit skeptical for a while, after a while it came together. It was a fine story and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Looking forward to other books by Huni. She is good.
You'll have to read the book to find out what my Headline means. I was a bit skeptical for a while, after a while it came together. It was a fine story and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Looking forward to other books by Huni. She is good.
January 29, 2026
Series finale with a comprehensive wrap-up that pretty much checked all the boxes. Plenty of action with LOTS of machinations - everyone seemed to have a plot/scheme. They wouldn't have survived without the caat though - truth!
August 2, 2020
Exciting Space Adventure
Battles, intrigue, great characters & some mystery. This series has it all. Looking forward to more adventures in the Krimson Empire!
Battles, intrigue, great characters & some mystery. This series has it all. Looking forward to more adventures in the Krimson Empire!
August 5, 2020
*No Spoilers*. I really enjoyed the book. This was a very good wrap up to the series. It had relatable characters and a fun plot. Sashelle the caat was great and serves a story (hint).
April 22, 2021
Great series
I have really enjoyed reading this series. It’s hard to stop reading. I sincerely hope the series continues for a loooong time.
I have really enjoyed reading this series. It’s hard to stop reading. I sincerely hope the series continues for a loooong time.
December 12, 2022
Greatly enjoyed this series! Would like to see what happens next, but this seems to be the last book (hopefully just for now).
January 2, 2023
Fun series
Throughly enjoyed this book and the entire Krimson Empire series. It was a fun read with just the right amount of comedy thrown in. I love the sci-fi references.
Throughly enjoyed this book and the entire Krimson Empire series. It was a fun read with just the right amount of comedy thrown in. I love the sci-fi references.
July 20, 2023
Great book!
Good depth, solid, well fleshed out characters, plenty of action. I hope there will be more to come ! My favorite of Julia’s different series’ …
Good depth, solid, well fleshed out characters, plenty of action. I hope there will be more to come ! My favorite of Julia’s different series’ …
November 28, 2023
A fitting finale for this fun and action-packed series!
While I'm sad that this is the final book in the series, I thoroughly enjoyed how everything came together at the end.
While I'm sad that this is the final book in the series, I thoroughly enjoyed how everything came together at the end.
April 24, 2025
Good Story
I can’t say I’ve really taken to these characters, but I might with time. Well-conceived story. Love the caat. Looking forward to more.
I can’t say I’ve really taken to these characters, but I might with time. Well-conceived story. Love the caat. Looking forward to more.
June 7, 2025
enjoying the story!
On book number 4 and have enjoyed the story lines, characters and world building. The light romance is nice and Sashelle, the cast is amazing.
On book number 4 and have enjoyed the story lines, characters and world building. The light romance is nice and Sashelle, the cast is amazing.
April 28, 2024
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The last book in the series.
I really enjoyed this series so I’m sad that it’s over. I really enjoyed binge-reading the entirety of the series. And what a way to end it! It was great!
They defeated the Russoken, are freeing planets from the Federation, but work for Tony and Quinn is far from over because the Federation is about to hit back.
I loved how action-packed this book was! You know I’m an action kind of girl, and this book had it nonstop! It made me so happy 🥰 There were points where I was seriously stressed out because the characters just found themselves in some really tough situations and I just didn’t know how they were going to get out of these predicaments. I was on the edge of my seat! Does Sashelle maybe rescue them at times? Perhaps 👀 I mean, from the last book we know how absolutely badass she is! I love that sassy caat! She is probably my favorite character, but can you blame me? She can communicate telepathically with others, she’s smart, and her banter with the other characters is the best!
But I love all the other characters as well! I love how close they all became—some of them were related by blood, but all of them became family. I love a found family trope! And Tony and Quinn... I finally got my wish!!
Although I wish we would’ve gotten more romance out of them because, by the end, they were so freaking cute! But I get it, this isn’t a romance first and foremost. But I am gonna miss them! 😭 Although there is going to be a Krimson Empire/Colonial Explorer Corps/Space Janitor crossover and I am SO FREAKING EXCITED!!! I cannot wait! If you’re looking for an action-packed sci-fi with fun characters and a good plot, I highly recommend this series!
The last book in the series.
I really enjoyed this series so I’m sad that it’s over. I really enjoyed binge-reading the entirety of the series. And what a way to end it! It was great!
They defeated the Russoken, are freeing planets from the Federation, but work for Tony and Quinn is far from over because the Federation is about to hit back.
I loved how action-packed this book was! You know I’m an action kind of girl, and this book had it nonstop! It made me so happy 🥰 There were points where I was seriously stressed out because the characters just found themselves in some really tough situations and I just didn’t know how they were going to get out of these predicaments. I was on the edge of my seat! Does Sashelle maybe rescue them at times? Perhaps 👀 I mean, from the last book we know how absolutely badass she is! I love that sassy caat! She is probably my favorite character, but can you blame me? She can communicate telepathically with others, she’s smart, and her banter with the other characters is the best!
But I love all the other characters as well! I love how close they all became—some of them were related by blood, but all of them became family. I love a found family trope! And Tony and Quinn... I finally got my wish!!
Although I wish we would’ve gotten more romance out of them because, by the end, they were so freaking cute! But I get it, this isn’t a romance first and foremost. But I am gonna miss them! 😭 Although there is going to be a Krimson Empire/Colonial Explorer Corps/Space Janitor crossover and I am SO FREAKING EXCITED!!! I cannot wait! If you’re looking for an action-packed sci-fi with fun characters and a good plot, I highly recommend this series!
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