Enemy of My Enemy: Birthright Series, Book 3

Birthright #3

by Rick Partlow

Caleb Mitchell, Deke Conner, and Kara McIntire return in the latest novel in the star-spanning Birthright series. Travelling back from their mission to the Northwest Passage, having closed off that corridor into our part of space to alien invasion, Cal Mitchell and his friends are now faced by a threat closer to home. When the former DSI commando Robert Chang, known as Cutter, had deceived them into helping him find the legendary Northwest Passage, he'd used all of his resources for his set-up - including replacing a few key military officers with genetically duplicated copies made in his lab and under his control. Cutter is gone, but his organization remains...and so do the replacements.

Now, someone Cutter left behind is using those replacements in an attempt to reignite the war between the human Commonwealth and the Tahni Empire. Tahni insurgents have launched terrorist strikes against the Commonwealth military, initiating a cycle of reprisal and escalation, spurred on by the duplicates in the military. When Cal, Deke, and Kara bring together what remains of their old Glory Boy commando group in an effort to investigate, they're attacked by both sides. It will take all their skill to overcome the conspiracy and expose the ones behind it. And to convince the Tahni that the enemy of their enemy is not necessarily their friend...

Genres: Science Fiction

Audible Audio

First published October 25, 2022

About the author

Rick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.
He has written over 70 books in over a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in many different anthologies.

He currently lives in norther Wyoming with his wife and their dog. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.

Reviews

[Voyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't expect the series to end as soon as it did. The series did not go out with a whimper. Likable charters, storyline and plots. Old friend lost or actually already had been lost. Bad guy has a chance to think about his deeds. Old friend returns and puts his foot down. Hmmm does there seem to be an opening for another eventually.

[Edward Conley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Reaf

Great read. I have been reading all the related books and I really like the way the stories have merged in this series. The only thing that I find off-putting is the copy and paste from prior books that could have been summarized to better effect. The author has done this with other series as well. I understand the intent but it still seems like cheating.

[Emz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conspiratorial, intrigue, some twists and turns, and action. In a game of finding the puppet master, who’s pulling the strings, in this deadly game of cat and mouse. Plenty going on to keep you occupied and entertained, in the final episode of Birthright.

[Gail Schlosser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

I very much enjoyed this series. Partlow has a great imagination and Smith way of writing. The books are well worth the price and time to read them. David Schlosser

[Jim Guldner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good finish?

Enjoyed the story, the wrapping up of the various threads. Thought the duplicates angle was good, liked the way the majority of it played out
. Enough action and hooks, oh really's to keep the story interesting and keep me interested.

[Phil X. Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read them ALL

You're gonna love this series if you enjoyed the Drop Trooper series.

Mr. Partlow has done his research well, his characters jump off the page at you, and there's no Lull in the action.

If you like space and combat, Mr. Partlow has you covered!

[R. Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

"Enemy of my Enemy" is an excellent ending to an excellent series. It will be interesting to see how this ending will affect the ending of the parent, "Drop Trooper". It is well worth reading, especially if you have been reading the rest of the series.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mostly ties things up

This is a good completion for the story coming from the viewpoint of the Glory Boys but feels a bit rushed. Still a good read.

[BERNARD ANDREWS]

Fun enough but lacks the drama

A step down from the previous books. It's still enjoyable but in pretty much every way, it's a little. . . Less

[kathy pittenger · Rating 3 out of 5]

enemy of my enemy book 4

I did not find this book as interesting as the first 3. It just seem to lose its ability to keep the reader involved .

[Michael Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Third Volume of Exploration/Military Space Opera

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: VOLUME & SERIES
I couldn't put this series down and ended up reading through the three volumes in a long weekend. It is just that good a story. I love cross genre books, and this long tale includes interstellar exploration, military space opera, and science-based SF in a wonderful combination. The final conclusion is hopefully optimistic and upbeat. (I am also partial to upbeat conclusions). Just great, enjoyable reading that did not leave the readers worried about future events.

[Lynn L Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific!

The Birthright trilogy is terrific. The characters are fully fleshed out and the action exciting. I would definitely recommend it and sincerely hope the we haven't seen the last of Cal , his family and the rest of the "Glory Boys"!

[mike lotts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This author is very detailed at the military and personal conflicts with characters I appreciate the detail he puts into his worlds.