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Ghost Exile #3
Ghost in the Hunt
CAINA AMALAS is the Ghost circlemaster of Istarinmul, the leader of the Emperor's spies in the city. With the aid of mysterious allies, she fights to stop the sinister plans of the ruthless Grand Master Callatas.
But Callatas has spent two centuries preparing to remake humanity, and he will exterminate any who dare to oppose him.
CLAUDIA ABERON DORIUS was once a sorceress of the Imperial Magisterium, yet now she is the wife of a high noble of the Empire. Civil war rips the Empire, and the rebel sorcerers have targeted her beloved husband for death. Claudia has no choice but to work with Caina, the woman she despises most in the world, to save her husband's life.
But a danger comes that neither Caina nor Claudia have foreseen...
KALGRI is the Red Huntress, the centuries-old assassin of legend. She has killed kings and princes, sorcerers and alchemists, young and old and rich and poor, and laughed at their screams and rejoiced at the tears of their families. She has slain countless innocents, and no one has ever stopped her.
And her next target is Caina Amalas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Standing over six feet tall, Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works.
Visit his website at:
http://www.jonathanmoeller.com
But Callatas has spent two centuries preparing to remake humanity, and he will exterminate any who dare to oppose him.
CLAUDIA ABERON DORIUS was once a sorceress of the Imperial Magisterium, yet now she is the wife of a high noble of the Empire. Civil war rips the Empire, and the rebel sorcerers have targeted her beloved husband for death. Claudia has no choice but to work with Caina, the woman she despises most in the world, to save her husband's life.
But a danger comes that neither Caina nor Claudia have foreseen...
KALGRI is the Red Huntress, the centuries-old assassin of legend. She has killed kings and princes, sorcerers and alchemists, young and old and rich and poor, and laughed at their screams and rejoiced at the tears of their families. She has slain countless innocents, and no one has ever stopped her.
And her next target is Caina Amalas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Standing over six feet tall, Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works.
Visit his website at:
http://www.jonathanmoeller.com
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2014
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Jonathan Moeller
404 books669 followersStanding over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
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October 9, 2020
And I'm loving the series even more...
The author has finally corrected some "flaws" in the previous series. First, Caina is no longer as lucky as she was portrayed (come on! How can one young lady defeat all those mighty sorcerers without even getting a scratch?). Second, evil sorcerers are not just introduced, foiled, and then killed in the individual books. Third, there is a greater intricate weaving of the story line. And finally, Caina finally has tools (for lack of a better word) that aid her; the pyrikon and the valikon.
I really loved the psyche of the Red Huntress, a maniac sociopath possesed by a demon that grants her superhuman strength, speed and regeneration... Sweet!
All in all, it was another interesting adventure.
Ps: I strongly suspect Kylon was the stormdancer that the Red Huntress faced and couldn't defeat. 😉
The author has finally corrected some "flaws" in the previous series. First, Caina is no longer as lucky as she was portrayed (come on! How can one young lady defeat all those mighty sorcerers without even getting a scratch?). Second, evil sorcerers are not just introduced, foiled, and then killed in the individual books. Third, there is a greater intricate weaving of the story line. And finally, Caina finally has tools (for lack of a better word) that aid her; the pyrikon and the valikon.
I really loved the psyche of the Red Huntress, a maniac sociopath possesed by a demon that grants her superhuman strength, speed and regeneration... Sweet!
All in all, it was another interesting adventure.
Ps: I strongly suspect Kylon was the stormdancer that the Red Huntress faced and couldn't defeat. 😉
October 26, 2018
Overall this was an excellent read and Caina continues to be an inspired heroine. However, although in the main I really enjoy these books I wish the author wouldn’t keep ‘over-egging the pudding’. He can't seem to stop himself from just piling in more and more adversaries. Not content with yet another megalomaniac sorcerer and an army of demons, he has added a rebel country full of despotic slave owning necromancers, invisible assassins and a near indestructible demon possessed hunter, all wanting to kill Caina.
Finally I would have given 4 stars had it not been for the ending, I suspect the author must get attached to his villains because he finds it so difficult to lose them, no matter how unbelievable is their survival.
Finally I would have given 4 stars had it not been for the ending, I suspect the author must get attached to his villains because he finds it so difficult to lose them, no matter how unbelievable is their survival.
February 27, 2024
This book follows 4 short stories - Ghost Price, Relics, Vessel and Candle. These do not have to be read to enjoy this book but include some background information. Again this is an enjoyable book with lots of action, new and old friends against the enemy that wants to remake the world. Some of the story is a bit of a repeat of previous one - Caina against evil but good anyways
September 30, 2023
This book just shows me how pointless it is to continue reading this series. The best two books in the ghost series are child of ghosts and ghost in the flames because the enemies died at the end and didn’t come back to life like in a video game. Why make the same Characters over and over that can’t be killed till the last book. I should just skip books 4,5,6,7 and 8 and just read book 9 next so I can read a book like the first two again. This series is a copy of the first! I don’t understand the point of making characters like this if she dies or one of her friends it’s one and done but her enemies can be killed 100 times and still be walking around till book 9 when they die one last time because of a stupid loophole!
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June 11, 2018
Ghost in the Hunt (Ghost Exile Book 3) Review
Dear Jonathan, another entertaining and wonderful adult story in the continuing series. Your stories tend to be on the gruesome side which is why I have identified them as adult reading. Your imagination and creativity, along with excellent characters, makes for an interesting story. The plot line is ingenious and definitely original. I highly recommend reading this book to any adult interested in reading a great story and series. Thanks for the entertainment.
Dear Jonathan, another entertaining and wonderful adult story in the continuing series. Your stories tend to be on the gruesome side which is why I have identified them as adult reading. Your imagination and creativity, along with excellent characters, makes for an interesting story. The plot line is ingenious and definitely original. I highly recommend reading this book to any adult interested in reading a great story and series. Thanks for the entertainment.
October 5, 2021
Ghost Hunt - Exile
This time Caina becomes the prey of legendary assassin the Red Huntress. Fortunately, some allies are by her side as she fends off new enemies while trying to discover how she can stop Callatas and his Apotheosis.
The Red Huntress is especially evil and terrifying. I wish the bad guys would stay dead but they always come back for more. It was good to see some familiar faces from the Empire. I like how notorious figures from Istarinmul's past keep coming to life.
This time Caina becomes the prey of legendary assassin the Red Huntress. Fortunately, some allies are by her side as she fends off new enemies while trying to discover how she can stop Callatas and his Apotheosis.
The Red Huntress is especially evil and terrifying. I wish the bad guys would stay dead but they always come back for more. It was good to see some familiar faces from the Empire. I like how notorious figures from Istarinmul's past keep coming to life.
May 20, 2020
This series just got better. The first 2 books were lacking but this one makes up for it. The strong main character and the great story telling keeps you reading and the pages turning easily. Great Reading Everyone!
June 24, 2025
The action never stops!
Carina avoids death time after dizzying time. The descriptions of the action keep me turning the pages. The imagination required to tell these stories is unbelievable!
Carina avoids death time after dizzying time. The descriptions of the action keep me turning the pages. The imagination required to tell these stories is unbelievable!
June 10, 2017
Good book
This was one of the more intense books I have read from this world of books. Couldn't put it down for long. Recommended.
This was one of the more intense books I have read from this world of books. Couldn't put it down for long. Recommended.
August 5, 2020
Can't stop reading these
I am now in the second series of the ghosts and still haven't lost interest. Diana is awesome. On we go!
I am now in the second series of the ghosts and still haven't lost interest. Diana is awesome. On we go!
April 2, 2023
Caina is the greatest character
Very descriptive of people, places, and Caina's thoughts and feelings. I thoroughly enjoy the fights, too. Simply amazing book series
Very descriptive of people, places, and Caina's thoughts and feelings. I thoroughly enjoy the fights, too. Simply amazing book series
March 29, 2024
I enjoyed this book it's got great world building and an interesting female protagonist all the action happened at the end of the book 3 3 quarters stars rounded up
August 28, 2019
Ghost Exile book 3. Spoilers ahead for the earlier books.
Caina finally gets a message about what to do. An assassin who can turn invisible complicates it, but she ends up with the knowledge that she needs to help the ambassador the Empire is sending: Martin. And his wife Claudia.
Assassins feature again. One is the Red Huntress, the legendary killer, while others are more of the invisible Silent Hunters, more limited.
It involves disguises as dancers, Claudia's disliking the local food, a pilgrimage, a weapon that can harm the Red Huntress, a friend from their visit to the maze in earlier books, bandits and their folly, and more.
Caina finally gets a message about what to do. An assassin who can turn invisible complicates it, but she ends up with the knowledge that she needs to help the ambassador the Empire is sending: Martin. And his wife Claudia.
Assassins feature again. One is the Red Huntress, the legendary killer, while others are more of the invisible Silent Hunters, more limited.
It involves disguises as dancers, Claudia's disliking the local food, a pilgrimage, a weapon that can harm the Red Huntress, a friend from their visit to the maze in earlier books, bandits and their folly, and more.
September 14, 2014
Great book i can"t wait for the next one !
April 29, 2015
this is a great book
September 1, 2016
Pretty good. A little drawn out but enjoyed the new characters introduced. Felt like the heroine was shelved a bit to emphasize the new characters.
June 21, 2018
Another exciting installment in the Ghost Exile series, although with a large gap between reading #2 and this one, I did struggle to remember some of the events referenced. No matter, this was as full of fantasy and bloodshed as the last, with the return of some (rather annoying) characters from the main Ghosts series. I can't say Caina was at her finest here as her scenes seemed cut short almost to reintroduce Claudia and co, but it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment. I also enjoyed the introduction of the Red Huntress, will look forward to her next battle with Caina!
April 29, 2019
Review at Ghost Exile, Omnibus One.
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