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Infinity's End #8
Memory's Blade: Infinity's End, Book 8
Everything comes at a cost.
The coalition has been decimated. While humanity teeters on the edge of survival, the crew of the USCS Tempest may be their only hope. But things may have just gone from bad to worse.
Upon arriving back at the planet she grew up on, Evie discovers a secret that throws everything she’s known about herself into question. A lone Athru greets her there, revealing a special connection to Evie and offers to help defeat her own people. But to Cas, this sounds like just another Athru trick to try and eliminate the last of humanity.
Meanwhile Cas grapples with command again after so long, and finds himself questioning even his deepest beliefs.
When it turns out the ship may have to return to Sil space, Zenfor realizes she might have to face up to the consequences of helping the humans so long ago. She already knows she’s been branded a traitor, but will her betrayal get in the way of the mission?
But none of them can truly grasp what they’re in for. The only question that remains Can they remain united, or will this new thorn in their sides tear them apart?
Memory's Blade is the eighth book in the wildly successful Infinity's End series! Don’t miss this exciting chapter!
The coalition has been decimated. While humanity teeters on the edge of survival, the crew of the USCS Tempest may be their only hope. But things may have just gone from bad to worse.
Upon arriving back at the planet she grew up on, Evie discovers a secret that throws everything she’s known about herself into question. A lone Athru greets her there, revealing a special connection to Evie and offers to help defeat her own people. But to Cas, this sounds like just another Athru trick to try and eliminate the last of humanity.
Meanwhile Cas grapples with command again after so long, and finds himself questioning even his deepest beliefs.
When it turns out the ship may have to return to Sil space, Zenfor realizes she might have to face up to the consequences of helping the humans so long ago. She already knows she’s been branded a traitor, but will her betrayal get in the way of the mission?
But none of them can truly grasp what they’re in for. The only question that remains Can they remain united, or will this new thorn in their sides tear them apart?
Memory's Blade is the eighth book in the wildly successful Infinity's End series! Don’t miss this exciting chapter!
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Published February 19, 2021
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Eric Warren
36 books133 followersBestselling author Eric Warren has loved stories all his life. And despite writing from a young age, it took him a few years to realize being an author was what he wanted to do for a living. Today, he is the author of over twenty novels, including the highly successful INFINITY'S END series. Never one to shy away from what he loves, he plans to continue writing for another century, depending on the viability of life-extending technology.
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December 7, 2019
“None knows the weight of another’s burden.”
- George Herbert”
Absolutely brilliant! Warren has done it again! Complexity and brilliance of pure imagination, and a story so full of detail and fascination that I can’t help but stand in awe of it. A fabulous and perfect blend of action, mystery, intrigue and the pain and guilt of one man blamed for the extermination of humanity. Many questions answered, mysteries revealed, a climactic thrill. It’s so intense and realistic I couldn’t help myself become emotionally involved. The cast of characters is brilliant, and I feel invested in their success. The author captures all their best traits in a fast-paced, captivating, intergalactic adventure. Eric Warren provides an engaging look to an extraordinary life full of challenges, exploring stories of resilience. He always manages to surprise me, shock after shock! It’s a very action packed emotional roller coaster of a ride, which sadly will come to an end with Infinity’s End #9. Warren has snagged me from the beginning of his career, with his first The Quantum Gate series, with his immense and creative imagination. I highly recommend this series!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and my review is entirely voluntary.
- George Herbert”
Absolutely brilliant! Warren has done it again! Complexity and brilliance of pure imagination, and a story so full of detail and fascination that I can’t help but stand in awe of it. A fabulous and perfect blend of action, mystery, intrigue and the pain and guilt of one man blamed for the extermination of humanity. Many questions answered, mysteries revealed, a climactic thrill. It’s so intense and realistic I couldn’t help myself become emotionally involved. The cast of characters is brilliant, and I feel invested in their success. The author captures all their best traits in a fast-paced, captivating, intergalactic adventure. Eric Warren provides an engaging look to an extraordinary life full of challenges, exploring stories of resilience. He always manages to surprise me, shock after shock! It’s a very action packed emotional roller coaster of a ride, which sadly will come to an end with Infinity’s End #9. Warren has snagged me from the beginning of his career, with his first The Quantum Gate series, with his immense and creative imagination. I highly recommend this series!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and my review is entirely voluntary.
December 11, 2019
I loved this book and couldn't put it down.
There are many things brought to the fore in here, not least a huge challenge for Evie in the form of her Athru mother, Esterva. What Evie learns about her father is gobsmacking at the least, but what her mother suggests is way out in space.
In every book, the author always manages to pull at my heartstrings, actually it's not so much 'pull' as 'tug until your heart bursts'. This is an incredibly emotional book, where we see the characters at their best and worst, and all manner inbetween. Even the parts of the book where there is no action are full of revelations, doubts, hatred, and such pure intensity.
The reader joined these adventurers at the start of their journey, back in book one, and have gone through everything they have. They are friends in a way, and we desperately want a good life for them. My heart was in my mouth when Zenfor returned to Sil space, not the same person who left, thank goodness.
It is gutting knowing that there is only going to be one more book in this series, but I honestly hope that everyone survives. The author's imagination is fantastic and, along with his very expressive and descriptive writing, you'll be hooked to each page. Fabulous reading. Can't wait for the next one!
I chose this book from a selection which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
There are many things brought to the fore in here, not least a huge challenge for Evie in the form of her Athru mother, Esterva. What Evie learns about her father is gobsmacking at the least, but what her mother suggests is way out in space.
In every book, the author always manages to pull at my heartstrings, actually it's not so much 'pull' as 'tug until your heart bursts'. This is an incredibly emotional book, where we see the characters at their best and worst, and all manner inbetween. Even the parts of the book where there is no action are full of revelations, doubts, hatred, and such pure intensity.
The reader joined these adventurers at the start of their journey, back in book one, and have gone through everything they have. They are friends in a way, and we desperately want a good life for them. My heart was in my mouth when Zenfor returned to Sil space, not the same person who left, thank goodness.
It is gutting knowing that there is only going to be one more book in this series, but I honestly hope that everyone survives. The author's imagination is fantastic and, along with his very expressive and descriptive writing, you'll be hooked to each page. Fabulous reading. Can't wait for the next one!
I chose this book from a selection which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
January 23, 2020
Evie, Cas, Jann,
Evie and Cas continue to try to defeat the Athu by contracting the neighboring Sil. They have allied with the Athu against the humans. But because of Evie's partial human genetics, the Sil reassess the advanced nature of the humans.
Characterization and plotting are excellent.
Evie and Cas continue to try to defeat the Athu by contracting the neighboring Sil. They have allied with the Athu against the humans. But because of Evie's partial human genetics, the Sil reassess the advanced nature of the humans.
Characterization and plotting are excellent.
February 28, 2021
Memory’s Blade is another exceptional part in this series, one in which the Tempest and her crew (which includes a rather more eclectic bunch than it originally started with), finds itself having to move to some interesting parts of the Galaxy in this episode of Infinity’s End.
The book starts out with the Tempest and crew still coming to grips with everything that has happened in Broken Links, that they are now 18yrs into the future, (its not just like 3wks ago?!?!), that the Athru have reached Coalition space, and decimated humanity, killing anything that is remotely human, in their genocidal quest to kill every human that exists in this quadrant of space.
Evie is especially struggling with the news that she is not human, but a hybrid, part Human, part Athru, part of this species that is killing everyone, and worse, she herself was taken over by a part of her Athru personality, which killed 7 crew, including the Love of her life, Laura. This resulted in an attempted Coup of the ship, led by Chief Rafenkell, but ultimately thwarted. This has also led to several former crew now being permanently imprisoned on the ship, as to leave them on a planet would mean certain death at the hands of the Athru, and they are too dangerous to be put back onto the ship.
At the start of Memory’s Blade, the Tempest arrives at Sisk, the former home of Evie, and she transports down to the surface with Box. Without going into huge detail, things don’t go to plan, the population of the planet do not take kindly to ‘Human’s’ anymore, nor anyone that associates with them. However, during a confrontation, a lone Athru appears, claiming to be related to Evie. This leads to some fascinating revelations, and the crew flee the planet, and the system.
Now on the run, realising that Coalition space is not just hostile because of Athru ships, but also because of those ships that once belonged to the Coalition, who are now terrified of the Athru, so dob in humans so as to avoid having their own ships, cities or even planets destroyed.
I don’t want to give too much away, I haven’t given away any real spoilers, but the events that have occurred so far, lead the Command Crew, and the new Athru, into the decision that they have to return to Sil space, and, amazingly, complete the mission that started this cycle so long ago. As such, the Tempest and her crew head to Sil space to go and try to obtain Sil weapons technology.
This leads to some really intriguing and deeply conflicting psychological moments for Zenfor, as she is confronted with returning home after so long, as well as being torn between her loyalty to her People, and her loyalty and commitment to those that she has come to know as her Family and friends. Warrens character work with Zenfor has never been so powerful, and so exceptional as it has been in this book.
The other character that continues to go through a deep, and incredibly intense psychological and emotional battle in this book is Evie, as she faces off with the realisation that not only is she part Athru, but that she has killed multiple crew members whilst under the influence of her alien half. Evie’s internal battle (and sometimes external when in discussion with Cas), is again, another key part of this book, and the masterful character writing of Warren.
There are multiple other Characters, Cas, Box, Saturina, Samiya, Hank, and so many others, all have such complex roles in this story, their interactions with each other, and the psychological impact that they have on each other, as well as the impact that they have on the story overall. The Character writing is just so good, from the initial characters and their ongoing relationships, to the new characters, and how they are integrating with the ship, but also having to come to grips with 18yrs of difference between those left on the planet, and those stuck on the ship, and those that went through the Athru invasion. Each group has their own set of complex psychological issues, some that are only weeks old, some that although have been going on for years, a lot of it might be in the past. And for some, like Samiya and Hank, and those caught up in the invasion and rescued by Tempest, it is a continued living nightmare.
This series has so much to offer, the world building (or Galaxy Building), is just incredible, with this massive multi-faceted Universe spread over multiple sectors of space, and different time periods as well. There is so much depth and quality of detail in every aspect of the story. Warren pays attention to every facet of not just his characters and the story, but to bit of Tech, Ships, Locations, and the Galaxy in which they tell their stories in. This additional layer adds so much to the story.
Overall, in this penultimate book in the series, questions are answered that we have had since back in the first books, and others we have collected along the way, but this leads to new ones in what is an intriguing and fascinating story. This is a stunning and extraordinary lead in to the conclusion of the series, in what has to be one of the best Sci-Fi series of the Modern Era.
Warren continues to be utterly gripping, the fate of Humanity in the balance, the Crew of the Tempest desperate for answers, safe harbour, and a solution to save the Coalition and Humanity, or what remains. This is not only a remarkable read, but you won’t be able to put it down.
The book starts out with the Tempest and crew still coming to grips with everything that has happened in Broken Links, that they are now 18yrs into the future, (its not just like 3wks ago?!?!), that the Athru have reached Coalition space, and decimated humanity, killing anything that is remotely human, in their genocidal quest to kill every human that exists in this quadrant of space.
Evie is especially struggling with the news that she is not human, but a hybrid, part Human, part Athru, part of this species that is killing everyone, and worse, she herself was taken over by a part of her Athru personality, which killed 7 crew, including the Love of her life, Laura. This resulted in an attempted Coup of the ship, led by Chief Rafenkell, but ultimately thwarted. This has also led to several former crew now being permanently imprisoned on the ship, as to leave them on a planet would mean certain death at the hands of the Athru, and they are too dangerous to be put back onto the ship.
At the start of Memory’s Blade, the Tempest arrives at Sisk, the former home of Evie, and she transports down to the surface with Box. Without going into huge detail, things don’t go to plan, the population of the planet do not take kindly to ‘Human’s’ anymore, nor anyone that associates with them. However, during a confrontation, a lone Athru appears, claiming to be related to Evie. This leads to some fascinating revelations, and the crew flee the planet, and the system.
Now on the run, realising that Coalition space is not just hostile because of Athru ships, but also because of those ships that once belonged to the Coalition, who are now terrified of the Athru, so dob in humans so as to avoid having their own ships, cities or even planets destroyed.
I don’t want to give too much away, I haven’t given away any real spoilers, but the events that have occurred so far, lead the Command Crew, and the new Athru, into the decision that they have to return to Sil space, and, amazingly, complete the mission that started this cycle so long ago. As such, the Tempest and her crew head to Sil space to go and try to obtain Sil weapons technology.
This leads to some really intriguing and deeply conflicting psychological moments for Zenfor, as she is confronted with returning home after so long, as well as being torn between her loyalty to her People, and her loyalty and commitment to those that she has come to know as her Family and friends. Warrens character work with Zenfor has never been so powerful, and so exceptional as it has been in this book.
The other character that continues to go through a deep, and incredibly intense psychological and emotional battle in this book is Evie, as she faces off with the realisation that not only is she part Athru, but that she has killed multiple crew members whilst under the influence of her alien half. Evie’s internal battle (and sometimes external when in discussion with Cas), is again, another key part of this book, and the masterful character writing of Warren.
There are multiple other Characters, Cas, Box, Saturina, Samiya, Hank, and so many others, all have such complex roles in this story, their interactions with each other, and the psychological impact that they have on each other, as well as the impact that they have on the story overall. The Character writing is just so good, from the initial characters and their ongoing relationships, to the new characters, and how they are integrating with the ship, but also having to come to grips with 18yrs of difference between those left on the planet, and those stuck on the ship, and those that went through the Athru invasion. Each group has their own set of complex psychological issues, some that are only weeks old, some that although have been going on for years, a lot of it might be in the past. And for some, like Samiya and Hank, and those caught up in the invasion and rescued by Tempest, it is a continued living nightmare.
This series has so much to offer, the world building (or Galaxy Building), is just incredible, with this massive multi-faceted Universe spread over multiple sectors of space, and different time periods as well. There is so much depth and quality of detail in every aspect of the story. Warren pays attention to every facet of not just his characters and the story, but to bit of Tech, Ships, Locations, and the Galaxy in which they tell their stories in. This additional layer adds so much to the story.
Overall, in this penultimate book in the series, questions are answered that we have had since back in the first books, and others we have collected along the way, but this leads to new ones in what is an intriguing and fascinating story. This is a stunning and extraordinary lead in to the conclusion of the series, in what has to be one of the best Sci-Fi series of the Modern Era.
Warren continues to be utterly gripping, the fate of Humanity in the balance, the Crew of the Tempest desperate for answers, safe harbour, and a solution to save the Coalition and Humanity, or what remains. This is not only a remarkable read, but you won’t be able to put it down.
January 31, 2023
Another great book in this amazing series!
I love how Zenfor has changed and become part of the crew, such a difference with how she used to be. Cas has definitely become more confident since the beginning. And Box is still Box... he might have become a doctor instead of a pilot but he's still the same socialy akward sentient robot.
I love how Zenfor has changed and become part of the crew, such a difference with how she used to be. Cas has definitely become more confident since the beginning. And Box is still Box... he might have become a doctor instead of a pilot but he's still the same socialy akward sentient robot.
June 20, 2023
Received as an ARC, this is an honest review. With the Coalition in shreds, a landscape of fear has taken over, casting off each world as an island trying survive in the shadow of the Athru. Drawn to Sissk by a mysterious orb beacon, Evie, Caspian and Box begin to search why the orb brought them here; when the mission turns nearly disastrous if it weren't for Esterva intervening- the Athru woman Evie has been desperate to find. Claiming to be Evie's mother with the answers to defeating her species as well. Despite any reservations from Caspian, Esterva is allowed on the Tempest; burdened with unapologetic angry crew, the ever-present shadowy threat of death, Caspian has to endure the doubt in his ability to serve as captain and Esterva's continued verbal abuse towards him that only adds to his problems. For Evie, Esterva will permanently shatter what she understood of her father, her own existence and the Coalition itself on top of what she has already endured.
And it's not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn't define you. Esterva's secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their effort is another; and it's not clear just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie' s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist... and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor's mysterious people; Memory's Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can't forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor's edge. You can't read this one fast enough- and there's still another book to go! Highly recommended.
And it's not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn't define you. Esterva's secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their effort is another; and it's not clear just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie' s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist... and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor's mysterious people; Memory's Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can't forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor's edge. You can't read this one fast enough- and there's still another book to go! Highly recommended.
November 14, 2020
And so we're back for the 8th book in the series. The Coalition is well and truly broken up, the Athru are hunting our heroes in the last remaining Coalition ship - the USCS Tempest. Sesster is still unconscious, Zenfor is still in a sh@tty mood, Cas is still shocked that he is now Captain, Evie is still trying to get her head around what she has done and Box is still freaking awesome!
On returning to her home world, Evie meets her mother, unfortunately due the nature of her species, the crew of the Tempest aren't particularly inclined to trust her - to be fair they're still not particularly happy with Evie either!
Cas is still her Champion though, which is a good thing,now that he in charge.
Anyway, the crew hatch a plan to bring the Sil into the war onto their side, but it's going to involve danger for Zenfor and Evie and Cas and everyone else on the ship. It's going to involve space battles and deception and heading to the Sil's home-world.
The rest of the crew don't really get a look in during this story but hopefully we'll have some more of Ryant, Jann, Xax, Zaal, Tileah and Vrij soon enough. At least I hope so because the diversity of characters make these books so darn good.
I'm going to miss this universe but roll on Infinity's End and Year of my reading life's conclusion.
On returning to her home world, Evie meets her mother, unfortunately due the nature of her species, the crew of the Tempest aren't particularly inclined to trust her - to be fair they're still not particularly happy with Evie either!
Cas is still her Champion though, which is a good thing,now that he in charge.
Anyway, the crew hatch a plan to bring the Sil into the war onto their side, but it's going to involve danger for Zenfor and Evie and Cas and everyone else on the ship. It's going to involve space battles and deception and heading to the Sil's home-world.
The rest of the crew don't really get a look in during this story but hopefully we'll have some more of Ryant, Jann, Xax, Zaal, Tileah and Vrij soon enough. At least I hope so because the diversity of characters make these books so darn good.
I'm going to miss this universe but roll on Infinity's End and Year of my reading life's conclusion.
June 2, 2020
All 9 books in the series have been fantastic
November 20, 2021
Keeps me reading. And that's saying a lot.
I started reading book one and just finished book 8. I have been captivated the entire time. Can't wait to read book 9.
I started reading book one and just finished book 8. I have been captivated the entire time. Can't wait to read book 9.
June 20, 2023
Received as an ARC ( 2019 ), this is an honest review. With the Coalition in shreds, a landscape of fear has taken over, casting off each world as an island trying survive in the shadow of the Athru. Drawn to Sissk by a mysterious orb beacon, Evie, Caspian and Box begin to search why the orb brought them here; when the mission turns nearly disastrous if it weren't for Esterva intervening- the Athru woman Evie has been desperate to find. Claiming to be Evie's mother with the answers to defeating her species as well. Despite any reservations from Caspian, Esterva is allowed on the Tempest; burdened with unapologetic angry crew, the ever-present shadowy threat of death, Caspian has to endure the doubt in his ability to serve as captain and Esterva's continued verbal abuse towards him that only adds to his problems. For Evie, Esterva will permanently shatter what she understood of her father, her own existence and the Coalition itself on top of what she has already endured.
And it's not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn't define you. Esterva's secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their effort is another; and it's not clear just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie' s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist... and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor's mysterious people; Memory's Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can't forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor's edge. You can't read this one fast enough- and there's still another book to go! Highly recommended.
And it's not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn't define you. Esterva's secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their effort is another; and it's not clear just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie' s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist... and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor's mysterious people; Memory's Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can't forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor's edge. You can't read this one fast enough- and there's still another book to go! Highly recommended.
October 3, 2025
Oh boy!
What a ride its been, so many ups and downs, so much character development. I'm sad to see it all end. Hopefully the ending is worthy of the series. On to the last book for me (infinity's end). I appreciate this series as being my first space opera/sci fi military book series I've read so far. It really opened up the genre to me, and made me more interested in reading more like it in the future!
What a ride its been, so many ups and downs, so much character development. I'm sad to see it all end. Hopefully the ending is worthy of the series. On to the last book for me (infinity's end). I appreciate this series as being my first space opera/sci fi military book series I've read so far. It really opened up the genre to me, and made me more interested in reading more like it in the future!
October 13, 2021
This is sci-fi written the way it should be. There are fine characters with flaws that you get invested in. There are incredibly powerful aliens. Great plot twists, a fantastic universe, good pacing, and a story arc that's well thought out and very enjoyable. Recommended for sci-fi fans.
(Note: Review applies to entire series.)
(Note: Review applies to entire series.)
July 29, 2022
I like where the story has been going but i question some of the physics involved in the story.
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