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The 28th Gate Series #5
The 28th Gate: Volume 5
Hunter is back in Season III! But the Dagger isn’t the only Civilization shuttle in the gate ring.
After the devastating betrayal, Hunter and the Independent Militia are struggling to keep Maunhouser from enslaving the entire gate ring. But the arrival of The Observer from Civilization might not mean the help they were hoping for.
Whether fetching equipment The Observer needs, training insurrection cells on corp worlds, or searching for a saboteur on the Celestial, Hunter has plenty to stay busy. But will it be enough to keep Maunhouser at bay as they begin massing their ships for a war-ending assault?
Find out now in The 28th Volume 5!
Set in a far distant future, The 28th Gate is a series of tales that will appeal to fans of space marines, space fleets, and military hard science fiction. The series consists of eight volumes spread across four seasons telling the story of Hunter’s struggles against the AAA corporation that created him. Each volume contains six episodic novelettes each with the action, character, and plotting of a complete story all crammed into an espresso-like package, while each season chronicles a different arc in the overall epic.
After the devastating betrayal, Hunter and the Independent Militia are struggling to keep Maunhouser from enslaving the entire gate ring. But the arrival of The Observer from Civilization might not mean the help they were hoping for.
Whether fetching equipment The Observer needs, training insurrection cells on corp worlds, or searching for a saboteur on the Celestial, Hunter has plenty to stay busy. But will it be enough to keep Maunhouser at bay as they begin massing their ships for a war-ending assault?
Find out now in The 28th Volume 5!
Set in a far distant future, The 28th Gate is a series of tales that will appeal to fans of space marines, space fleets, and military hard science fiction. The series consists of eight volumes spread across four seasons telling the story of Hunter’s struggles against the AAA corporation that created him. Each volume contains six episodic novelettes each with the action, character, and plotting of a complete story all crammed into an espresso-like package, while each season chronicles a different arc in the overall epic.
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Published January 14, 2021
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About the author
Christopher C. Dimond
19 books29 followersChristopher C. Dimond writes stories about finding hope in the midst of strife, and whether epic space operas or low magic fantasies, they’re always character-driven tales about paragons overcoming the trials of the world to protect their friends.
Christopher draws upon his experiences as a father, biologist, fencer and martial artist, outdoorsman, and living history reenactor to help bring his worlds to life.
To learn more about Christopher and his stories, you can join his email list at www.UnlimitedDiamondWorks.com, where he often gives away copies of his new releases.
Christopher draws upon his experiences as a father, biologist, fencer and martial artist, outdoorsman, and living history reenactor to help bring his worlds to life.
To learn more about Christopher and his stories, you can join his email list at www.UnlimitedDiamondWorks.com, where he often gives away copies of his new releases.
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February 26, 2021
If the author is a consistent one, by the time you reach the fifth book in a series you're going to know what to expect. This is the case here for the most part. The structure of the story is the same two parts, three chapters per part style that we've seen in previous books. The writing style remains the same the quick light style that gets you through the book at a nice pace.
The main difference is that the story is getting a bigger. The stakes are higher and battles are on a much bigger level than what we've experienced up to this point. The good of this is that it makes for a rather action packed book and very few dull moments. The bad is that this increase of scale is hard to contain within the structure that Dimond writes in. So you feel like you're getting the highlights reel of all the things that Hunter is involved in. It works for the most part, but I also feel that it does kind of put a strain on the book.
There is one more shift in style to mention. The 28th Gate series has had betrayal, captured friends, and insurmountable odds, but it hadn't really dealt with loss of any of the main characters. Everyone tends to make it out injured and hurt (physically or emotionally), but overall okay. This isn't the case in this book. There are a couple deaths (at least one for certain) of characters who have been a part of a number of books in the story. One of them I really liked and the other was okay, but not a character I liked quite as much as others. It makes sense that the book goes this way, but if you're not a fan of losing characters you've grown to know, this book will give you some troubles.
Overall, I still really enjoy The 28th Gate series of books. I do feel like the scope of the series is starting to put pressure on the structure of the books and that the series is taking a bit of a gloomy turn with this book. However, I still enjoy reading about Hunter and his adventures.
The main difference is that the story is getting a bigger. The stakes are higher and battles are on a much bigger level than what we've experienced up to this point. The good of this is that it makes for a rather action packed book and very few dull moments. The bad is that this increase of scale is hard to contain within the structure that Dimond writes in. So you feel like you're getting the highlights reel of all the things that Hunter is involved in. It works for the most part, but I also feel that it does kind of put a strain on the book.
There is one more shift in style to mention. The 28th Gate series has had betrayal, captured friends, and insurmountable odds, but it hadn't really dealt with loss of any of the main characters. Everyone tends to make it out injured and hurt (physically or emotionally), but overall okay. This isn't the case in this book. There are a couple deaths (at least one for certain) of characters who have been a part of a number of books in the story. One of them I really liked and the other was okay, but not a character I liked quite as much as others. It makes sense that the book goes this way, but if you're not a fan of losing characters you've grown to know, this book will give you some troubles.
Overall, I still really enjoy The 28th Gate series of books. I do feel like the scope of the series is starting to put pressure on the structure of the books and that the series is taking a bit of a gloomy turn with this book. However, I still enjoy reading about Hunter and his adventures.
June 2, 2019
Of all the books so far ?
Of all the books so far this was the best thge author changed his method writing so the book started off with a punch not draggy as the previouse books. Could not set thisd one down till I had finished it and when I did I was looking forward to the next book in the series. In addition I see there is suppose to be 2 more books next year it ashame it can not be sooner.
Of all the books so far this was the best thge author changed his method writing so the book started off with a punch not draggy as the previouse books. Could not set thisd one down till I had finished it and when I did I was looking forward to the next book in the series. In addition I see there is suppose to be 2 more books next year it ashame it can not be sooner.
October 17, 2021
Great. On par with the rest of the series.
I think my favourites in the series are still volumes 1-3, but this book was as engaging and enjoyable in general as I've come to expect from this series.
Characters are continually developed and always likeable. I especially appreciate the way Dimond gets you invested in each story while developing and building on the overall arc.
If you enjoyed the previous episodes then you will not be disappointed by this one.
I think my favourites in the series are still volumes 1-3, but this book was as engaging and enjoyable in general as I've come to expect from this series.
Characters are continually developed and always likeable. I especially appreciate the way Dimond gets you invested in each story while developing and building on the overall arc.
If you enjoyed the previous episodes then you will not be disappointed by this one.
October 10, 2020
Keeps you coming back for more
This book is nonstop action! After reading the first five books of the series, I feel like I know Hunter, Quatra, Kershaw, Kathleen, Gloria, and so many more of these well-written characters. I was hoping to see something spectacular from the Observer, but it is still to come (I hope). On to book 6!
This book is nonstop action! After reading the first five books of the series, I feel like I know Hunter, Quatra, Kershaw, Kathleen, Gloria, and so many more of these well-written characters. I was hoping to see something spectacular from the Observer, but it is still to come (I hope). On to book 6!
November 9, 2024
just when you think you have a handle on the story..
I knew the twist was coming, I just never realised it went all the way to the top..😂🤣
If you want to know what it is you will just have to read it😂🤣
I knew the twist was coming, I just never realised it went all the way to the top..😂🤣
If you want to know what it is you will just have to read it😂🤣
December 11, 2019
Great book!
It felt too short though!
Definitely reading book 6
It felt too short though!
Definitely reading book 6
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