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Episode 10
Heartfelt reunions with friends…
Desperate plans to gain advantage…
Opportunities that cannot be ignored…
Discovery of family once thought lost…
The time has come for Captain Scott to fight for that which was taken… the very freedom of the world he was sworn to protect.
“Liberation” is a 108,000 word novel, and is the 10th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
Episode 11 is coming soon!
Heartfelt reunions with friends…
Desperate plans to gain advantage…
Opportunities that cannot be ignored…
Discovery of family once thought lost…
The time has come for Captain Scott to fight for that which was taken… the very freedom of the world he was sworn to protect.
“Liberation” is a 108,000 word novel, and is the 10th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
Episode 11 is coming soon!
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First published January 9, 2014
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Ryk Brown
61 books855 followersBorn in 1960 and raised on an overdose of television, NASA, and science fiction, Ryk Brown has worked as a cook, rock guitarist, stage lighting technician, and paramedic. He currently resides in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat. By day he fixes computers, and by night he creates stories.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
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December 15, 2016
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. This is book eleven in the Frontier Saga. This is the story of the battle for the liberation of Earth from the Jung. The story is none stop action. I could hardly put the book down.
The characters continue to evolve; unfortunately, we loss some characters, but also gain some new ones. The crew is working on getting Celestia in a flyable combat state as the Aurora is being shop up “again”. In the last book, Nathan brought the Ghatazhak fighters out of stases. They are an interesting addition to the story line. The Ghatazhak lieutenant is an interesting new character I would like to learn more about.
The book is well written. Brown is improving with each book. I think this series would make a great television series or at least a movie. As with the other books, the ending came upon me by surprise and left me with a cliff hanger.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the book. Kafer is an award-winning audiobook narrator and actor.
The characters continue to evolve; unfortunately, we loss some characters, but also gain some new ones. The crew is working on getting Celestia in a flyable combat state as the Aurora is being shop up “again”. In the last book, Nathan brought the Ghatazhak fighters out of stases. They are an interesting addition to the story line. The Ghatazhak lieutenant is an interesting new character I would like to learn more about.
The book is well written. Brown is improving with each book. I think this series would make a great television series or at least a movie. As with the other books, the ending came upon me by surprise and left me with a cliff hanger.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the book. Kafer is an award-winning audiobook narrator and actor.
May 15, 2014
Don't Plan on Breathing or Sleeping While You Read This!
What did Major Waddell do???? That's just the beginning! This book goes at warp speed except warp speed is too slow for the action in this series continuation. I get worn out every time I read one of these books but I can't put them down. The main characters don't ever sit still except when in a command chair or while piloting a space fighter. Man, these books are exciting! If you're debating whether to read this book or this series, stop debating and start reading. You've got a lot of catching up to do and these books are leaving you behind.
The action is so intense and exciting that I can't wait for the next book. Excellent writing, great story line and I can't imagine where it's going to lead!
What did Major Waddell do???? That's just the beginning! This book goes at warp speed except warp speed is too slow for the action in this series continuation. I get worn out every time I read one of these books but I can't put them down. The main characters don't ever sit still except when in a command chair or while piloting a space fighter. Man, these books are exciting! If you're debating whether to read this book or this series, stop debating and start reading. You've got a lot of catching up to do and these books are leaving you behind.
The action is so intense and exciting that I can't wait for the next book. Excellent writing, great story line and I can't imagine where it's going to lead!
January 13, 2014
This is yet another good, fun and action-filled book in The Frontiers Saga. The adventure continues from the last book and this time it is finally time for some Jung ass-kicking.
The book is true to the tradition of most books in this series in that there is plenty of action going on. Both on the ground and in space. Unfortunately being true to tradition also means that the Aurora is being shot to pieces…again! The author definitely has some Star Trek Voyager syndrome. I think this is the part that I like the least with these books. Either the author cripples the ship already at the start so that they can do nothing but sneak around trying to hide or he shoots it up completely.
Apart from that small gripe it was a very fun book to read. As stated before, this time the Jung is getting their behinds whooped although the price for this is rather high and at the end of the book we are far from the “end game”. The Ghatazhak are playing a not insignificant role in this book and I do like the Ghatazhak lieutenant quite a lot.
When not flying around whooping Jung behinds a lot of time is of course spent on trying to recover the Celestia and get her in a flyable state. Whether or not they succeed, well you just have to read the book if you want to know that.
As I wrote, we are far from any end game at the end of the book. The book does not end in a cliffhanger though. The events in the book come to a nice conclusion but you know how it is, winning one battle is not the same as winning the war.
Again I am looking forward to the next instalment in this series of good, simple and fun adventure books. Given the state of things on Aurora and on Earth at the end of the book I am quite interested to see where the story goes from here.
The book is true to the tradition of most books in this series in that there is plenty of action going on. Both on the ground and in space. Unfortunately being true to tradition also means that the Aurora is being shot to pieces…again! The author definitely has some Star Trek Voyager syndrome. I think this is the part that I like the least with these books. Either the author cripples the ship already at the start so that they can do nothing but sneak around trying to hide or he shoots it up completely.
Apart from that small gripe it was a very fun book to read. As stated before, this time the Jung is getting their behinds whooped although the price for this is rather high and at the end of the book we are far from the “end game”. The Ghatazhak are playing a not insignificant role in this book and I do like the Ghatazhak lieutenant quite a lot.
When not flying around whooping Jung behinds a lot of time is of course spent on trying to recover the Celestia and get her in a flyable state. Whether or not they succeed, well you just have to read the book if you want to know that.
As I wrote, we are far from any end game at the end of the book. The book does not end in a cliffhanger though. The events in the book come to a nice conclusion but you know how it is, winning one battle is not the same as winning the war.
Again I am looking forward to the next instalment in this series of good, simple and fun adventure books. Given the state of things on Aurora and on Earth at the end of the book I am quite interested to see where the story goes from here.
June 10, 2017
Wow, my favourite of the series so far!
February 25, 2019
Still a very good series
Lots of character and action. The lapse in FTL scanning and communications continuity with deployed units that began after book 4 seems to have been given more careful treatment after the first 3rd of this book. No more laser rigs calling 32 light years without a FTL relay ship. No more "active AM scans can get instant results on targets light months away". So with blunders like that under control, the plausibility of action in the future setting is fairly high. Far better physics and military science than your average Sci-fi novel.
If only the author would stop endorsing oil companies by continuing the idea that propellant for nuclear engines must be flammable explosive liquid when in fact all the energy comes from your fusion/anti-matter engines. Propellant is broken down ideally to subatomic plasma accelerated to near light speed. Thus propellant can be anything that can be fed in controlled flow the engines including melted gold - the denser the better (although fissionable might cause complications with controlled rates). Guess the author is looking forward to movie deal where Hollywood says every act of destruction must burn (so that they can get that investment and free auto service from oil and car companies seeking a plug in every movie).
Lots of character and action. The lapse in FTL scanning and communications continuity with deployed units that began after book 4 seems to have been given more careful treatment after the first 3rd of this book. No more laser rigs calling 32 light years without a FTL relay ship. No more "active AM scans can get instant results on targets light months away". So with blunders like that under control, the plausibility of action in the future setting is fairly high. Far better physics and military science than your average Sci-fi novel.
If only the author would stop endorsing oil companies by continuing the idea that propellant for nuclear engines must be flammable explosive liquid when in fact all the energy comes from your fusion/anti-matter engines. Propellant is broken down ideally to subatomic plasma accelerated to near light speed. Thus propellant can be anything that can be fed in controlled flow the engines including melted gold - the denser the better (although fissionable might cause complications with controlled rates). Guess the author is looking forward to movie deal where Hollywood says every act of destruction must burn (so that they can get that investment and free auto service from oil and car companies seeking a plug in every movie).
June 3, 2020
I believe Liberation can be fairly summarized as… ehm… stuff getting real. Stuff getting very real. The series has been coasting for a few books on things generally not going too badly for our heroes, and the genuine suspense being a bit limited because of that sense of predictability, but in this book the stakes are raised (again), and the tone turns a little darker.
I don’t want to write anything specific, so as not to spoil anything for anyone who may not want to know what happens in the previous books in the series, but contrary to the couple of books before it, Liberation is more about doing what needs to be done, rather than finding out what needs to be done and how.
This instalment gets the balance very right between success and failure, as well as between action and breathers, and the last quarter of this book is my favourite part of this series so far. After the events of this book, the story, and the way in which it plays out, will necessarily have to change quite dramatically, and I’m incredibly interested in seeing where Ryk Brown will take us next.
This last paragraph of the Frontiers Saga book-reviews could essentially just be boilerplate at this point, but if you want a many-part, enjoyable, space opera to get your teeth into and enjoy for quite a long time, the Frontiers Saga is definitely something you want to check out.
I don’t want to write anything specific, so as not to spoil anything for anyone who may not want to know what happens in the previous books in the series, but contrary to the couple of books before it, Liberation is more about doing what needs to be done, rather than finding out what needs to be done and how.
This instalment gets the balance very right between success and failure, as well as between action and breathers, and the last quarter of this book is my favourite part of this series so far. After the events of this book, the story, and the way in which it plays out, will necessarily have to change quite dramatically, and I’m incredibly interested in seeing where Ryk Brown will take us next.
This last paragraph of the Frontiers Saga book-reviews could essentially just be boilerplate at this point, but if you want a many-part, enjoyable, space opera to get your teeth into and enjoy for quite a long time, the Frontiers Saga is definitely something you want to check out.
November 29, 2023
Taking a long time
First off there is nothing wrong with this series it's entertaining. The issue I have, is that it is taking so long to progress to the next stage
The whole premise is a big one and to rush it would do it a disservice, but book 10 and I can see this only being half way.
The only way I am keeping with it all, is to read 2 or 3, then jump to something else and come back to it later
I try to not give anything away with my reviews, but given the title of book 10, it's not saying too much to say, that at the end of this one, we now get to an interesting turning point
Aurora is back at Earth and the military or what remains of it back in control. Do they leave Nathan as captain?
First off there is nothing wrong with this series it's entertaining. The issue I have, is that it is taking so long to progress to the next stage
The whole premise is a big one and to rush it would do it a disservice, but book 10 and I can see this only being half way.
The only way I am keeping with it all, is to read 2 or 3, then jump to something else and come back to it later
I try to not give anything away with my reviews, but given the title of book 10, it's not saying too much to say, that at the end of this one, we now get to an interesting turning point
Aurora is back at Earth and the military or what remains of it back in control. Do they leave Nathan as captain?
September 20, 2017
To start, this book is #10 in the series - it's not a standalone novel, and you will be lost if you just pick up and try to read this one. If you enjoy a good space opera / saga, you need to start with Ep.#1 - "Aurora: CV-01" (The Frontiers Saga).
The author picks up right where he left off, the series is pretty good, and the action picks up quite a bit with some payback against the Jung in this next installment of the series: this one appears tighter and has really kicked it up a notch in comparison to #9. You had your usual abrupt ending with a "to be continued" at the end, and I hope Mr. Brown continues his prolific writing pace as I am certainly ready for more!
The author picks up right where he left off, the series is pretty good, and the action picks up quite a bit with some payback against the Jung in this next installment of the series: this one appears tighter and has really kicked it up a notch in comparison to #9. You had your usual abrupt ending with a "to be continued" at the end, and I hope Mr. Brown continues his prolific writing pace as I am certainly ready for more!
December 5, 2019
This was a pretty crazy book so far as progressing the story. The Aurora, Celestia, and their crews and allies have a long slog ahead of themselves to free the Earth from the Jung, but they all have one huge advantage: nine books worth of experience in using the jump drive in combat!
There are battles galore, some people die, we get a few new allies and piles and piles of 'five minutes to impact, three to jump'. Everything you've come to know and except from a Frontiers Saga book. :D
That's really all there is to it. At this point, barring something atrocious, I'm going to finish the series. Onwards!
There are battles galore, some people die, we get a few new allies and piles and piles of 'five minutes to impact, three to jump'. Everything you've come to know and except from a Frontiers Saga book. :D
That's really all there is to it. At this point, barring something atrocious, I'm going to finish the series. Onwards!
December 31, 2020
The crew of the Aroura are trying to save the ship the Celestia. The Jung are not going to give the Celestia up that easily.
This is another very fast moving novel. While I still really enjoyed this book, I was annoyed with many of the choices that were made. I feel like some of the choices made were forced by the author to create more drama. Just when it looks like things are finally going well for the Aroura, something else terrible happens.
The ending was much better than the rest of the story. I kind of feel like this story set up at least dozen more in this series. That was a pretty great job keeping the storyline going.
R- Violence. Swearing.
This is another very fast moving novel. While I still really enjoyed this book, I was annoyed with many of the choices that were made. I feel like some of the choices made were forced by the author to create more drama. Just when it looks like things are finally going well for the Aroura, something else terrible happens.
The ending was much better than the rest of the story. I kind of feel like this story set up at least dozen more in this series. That was a pretty great job keeping the storyline going.
R- Violence. Swearing.
July 30, 2017
Liberation (The Frontiers Saga, #10) the final battle for the liberation of Earth. I loved this story. Brown gives the Jung commander a voice. The betrayal of Earth is finally explained. The Aurora gets more than superficial damage. As is typical for these books the writing is crisp and intense, with battles in land and space. All the characters are in genuine danger. This is a great series, which you should borrow from your local library.
August 16, 2018
Fighting sequences are riveting!
We all knew the Aurora would get back to Earth. No surprise. A conquered Earth was a surprise! It's a bit of a stretch to imagine the number of battles won and other warships destroyed but, as I've said before, " One must be flexible to enjoy science fiction." Brown may be right. Ten episodes and it's time for a break from Nathan an his escapades.
We all knew the Aurora would get back to Earth. No surprise. A conquered Earth was a surprise! It's a bit of a stretch to imagine the number of battles won and other warships destroyed but, as I've said before, " One must be flexible to enjoy science fiction." Brown may be right. Ten episodes and it's time for a break from Nathan an his escapades.
December 10, 2018
I love Ryk Brown's Frontier series. This book doesn't disappoint. It's almost all action and strategy, flying by the seat of your pants, deceit, treachery, particle torpedoes, and vertical jumps. The book doesn't let up.
Jessica tries to get back to Earth to contact the resistance, but things don't go as planned. Nathan must protect the Celestia from the Jung, as he fights for Liberation.
Jessica tries to get back to Earth to contact the resistance, but things don't go as planned. Nathan must protect the Celestia from the Jung, as he fights for Liberation.
December 2, 2018
Okay, i can suspend disbelief when the story is good. But you can't pretend to not know something which you already knew about in the first book. There were several inconsistencies which a good editor would have picked up. Also, didn't understand the reason to send Jessica back to earth--she accomplished nothing but get good people dead. I would have given 2.5 just because of that.
December 20, 2019
I am a sucker for space operas.
This series has sucked me in.
I am only able to the works available on Overdrive, so I will not be reviewing the whole series.
In fact I'll give the same review for all of them.
Ryk Brown writes a consistent space opera and any fan will enjoy the action and little twists.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy.
This series has sucked me in.
I am only able to the works available on Overdrive, so I will not be reviewing the whole series.
In fact I'll give the same review for all of them.
Ryk Brown writes a consistent space opera and any fan will enjoy the action and little twists.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy.
August 10, 2024
Amazing story continues
I had once thought to write s,. F. myself, but I have been lazy, I so much enjoy reading others brilliant works such as this series. Although I'd like to do a terra forming story about Mars. Maybe some day!! But this review is about the survival of Earth and our people, and is quite good. I highly recommend this series. Master Ryki continues to amaze. I should purchase hard copies of this series. It is so good!
I had once thought to write s,. F. myself, but I have been lazy, I so much enjoy reading others brilliant works such as this series. Although I'd like to do a terra forming story about Mars. Maybe some day!! But this review is about the survival of Earth and our people, and is quite good. I highly recommend this series. Master Ryki continues to amaze. I should purchase hard copies of this series. It is so good!
August 8, 2017
More great adventures
Ryk Brown has another winning book with epic space navy adventures. I was worried about some characters having "plot armor" but this book had some characters not surviving mortal danger. Can't wait to read the next book.
Ryk Brown has another winning book with epic space navy adventures. I was worried about some characters having "plot armor" but this book had some characters not surviving mortal danger. Can't wait to read the next book.
September 12, 2017
Continues to live up to my hopes - excitement and lots of action
The good guys keep winning, but not without losses and uncertainty. Cleverly choreographed space battles.
Perhaps a bit too much gratuitous death and destruction - but it does hold together with the plot.
The good guys keep winning, but not without losses and uncertainty. Cleverly choreographed space battles.
Perhaps a bit too much gratuitous death and destruction - but it does hold together with the plot.
May 19, 2019
I love these characters, but I don't envy them. They are very human and are put in some inhuman situations. The book doesn't get too dark, but it definitely comes close to the line. I immediately started reading the next book.
June 2, 2021
“A Page Turner” doesn’t do this one justice.
So we’re at book #10 of the saga... and Wow. It’s time to catch my breath.
Perhaps I marginalize my opinion by confessing that this is my third reading of this amazing series. But I love to read. Books are SO superior to movies, which I also love. Ryk’s writing and character development are SO compelling that I’d rather reread his work than be disappointed by something new.
But speaking of something new that is unlikely to be disappointing, I’ve been waiting for a pause in the action so that I could read Andy Weir’s “Hail Mary” which everyone is raving about. So I’ll take that pause now, catch my breath after this non-stop incredible action book... then continue with #11 afterward.
So we’re at book #10 of the saga... and Wow. It’s time to catch my breath.
Perhaps I marginalize my opinion by confessing that this is my third reading of this amazing series. But I love to read. Books are SO superior to movies, which I also love. Ryk’s writing and character development are SO compelling that I’d rather reread his work than be disappointed by something new.
But speaking of something new that is unlikely to be disappointing, I’ve been waiting for a pause in the action so that I could read Andy Weir’s “Hail Mary” which everyone is raving about. So I’ll take that pause now, catch my breath after this non-stop incredible action book... then continue with #11 afterward.
July 14, 2021
Another page turner in the series. I couldn't put it down. I'm finding harder and harder to write reviews without spoilers though. One pattern I'm not liking is that the title seems to foreshadow the ending of some books, instead of the beginning.
January 2, 2023
Great read
Another outstanding book to add to this series. I have really enjoyed reading this series, primarily because the characters are so realistic and believable. On to the next book.
Another outstanding book to add to this series. I have really enjoyed reading this series, primarily because the characters are so realistic and believable. On to the next book.
November 22, 2023
Awesome
This book as all the other books in this series are awesome. I really enjoy reading them and the author keeps you in suspense 95% of the time. The only issue I have is that altitude keeps getting spelled as attitude. I did make a note of it In the book.
This book as all the other books in this series are awesome. I really enjoy reading them and the author keeps you in suspense 95% of the time. The only issue I have is that altitude keeps getting spelled as attitude. I did make a note of it In the book.
March 15, 2017
Another wonderful time reading more of Ryk Brown's work!
Roy Brown's work I is a pleasure to read. When I finish each book, I take a deep breath and savor the moment.
Roy Brown's work I is a pleasure to read. When I finish each book, I take a deep breath and savor the moment.
June 18, 2017
Battles and jumps, heroic rescues, and hard choices
The saga continues, our plucky hero's face adversaries and hard choices, in taking back the Earth. Read this sprawling series!
The saga continues, our plucky hero's face adversaries and hard choices, in taking back the Earth. Read this sprawling series!
October 16, 2017
The Froniters Saga is a truly awesome series of books. I could not put it down.
November 12, 2017
Very action packed installation of the series.
December 21, 2017
Nice
Read series. Good, fast paced, very enjoyable. Would be nice to see some background characters fill a larger role. Lot of potential there. Overall an enjoyable series
Read series. Good, fast paced, very enjoyable. Would be nice to see some background characters fill a larger role. Lot of potential there. Overall an enjoyable series
January 9, 2018
This was one of the more exciting of the Frontiers Saga book so far. Language is very foul, which is why I only gave it 3 stars.
June 29, 2018
I love this series, but this one is the best so far! Packed with action and suspense in a way many of the previous entires fall short. Hard to put down!
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