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Red Space #3
Erebus-13
The crew of the Artemis has escaped the nightmare of Paradise-1, but at great cost. Parker is gone. Petrova’s past continues to haunt her. Worst of all, Erebus – a timeless entity of pure darkness – has been released from its prison. Now it’s headed for Earth. Petrova must rally her crew for one final mission. Somehow, they must find a way to unite the disparate factions of the solar system – the United Earth Government, the Lunar colonies, and the outer planets – and find a way to stop Erebus. The fate of humanity - and the galaxy - is in their hands.
- GenresHorrorScience Fiction
496 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2026
About the author
David Wellington
75 books1,184 followersDavid Wellington is a contemporary American horror author, best known for his Zombie trilogy as well as his Vampire series and Werewolf series. His books have been translated into eleven languages and are a global phenomenon.
His career began in 2004 when he started serializing his horror fiction online, posting short chapters of a novel three times a week on a friend’s blog. Response to the project was so great that in 2004 Thunder’s Mouth Press approached David Wellington about publishing Monster Island as a print book. His novels have been featured in Rue Morgue, Fangoria, and the New York Times.
He also made his debut as a comic book writer in 2009 with Marvel Zombies Return:Iron Man.
Wellington attended Syracuse University and received an MFA in creative writing from Penn State. He also holds a masters degree in Library Science from Pratt Institute.
He now lives in New York City with his dog Mary Shelley and wife Elisabeth who, in her wedding vows, promised to “kick serious zombie ass” for him.
His career began in 2004 when he started serializing his horror fiction online, posting short chapters of a novel three times a week on a friend’s blog. Response to the project was so great that in 2004 Thunder’s Mouth Press approached David Wellington about publishing Monster Island as a print book. His novels have been featured in Rue Morgue, Fangoria, and the New York Times.
He also made his debut as a comic book writer in 2009 with Marvel Zombies Return:Iron Man.
Wellington attended Syracuse University and received an MFA in creative writing from Penn State. He also holds a masters degree in Library Science from Pratt Institute.
He now lives in New York City with his dog Mary Shelley and wife Elisabeth who, in her wedding vows, promised to “kick serious zombie ass” for him.
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July 20, 2026
This is exactly the kind of book that reminds me why I love the sci fi genre so much. Fast paced and action packed from beginning to end, this was a ton of fun to read through. It picks up right after the events of Rev-X as Petrova attempts to stop the evil she unwittingly unleashed on Paradise 1. There is however less of a horror element here than in the previous two books as this one leans more into a comic evil narrative. I did enjoy the horror atmosphere in the previous books and would have loved for that to continue here although there is plenty of dread and terror to be found. Wellington does a great job of wrapping things up and providing the background and explanations to questions that have eluded us throughout the series. I particularly liked the backstory on the aliens/ancients and their machines (bonus: we finally get to learn why this series is called the Red Space). The subtle nod to the Ship of Theseus paradox was very clever of Wellington to add in as well. This final installment feels more expansive with bigger consequences as Petrova and company attempt to save Earth and humanity from Erebus. And the final show down didn’t leave me anything less than satisfied with the ending of this trilogy. Strong thrilling conclusion to a fantastic series.
4.5/5
4.5/5
July 15, 2026
So, I must say, I really enjoyed this series overall. I had gotten a copy of the first book because the cover looked awesome, and I had enjoyed The Last Astronaut. While I had enjoyed the overall series, the first book was unfortunately the best of the bunch. That said, I feel that this book did an excellent job of wrapping up the series with plenty of action and learning about the origin of the alien technology. It was also better than the second book which I felt spent too much time trudging through the wilderness.
This book brings you right into the middle of the action when our intrepid crew arrives at Earth only to find out that they were too late, and Erebus is already killing off and reviving humanity. This book focused much more on the alien technology and their machines and how it all fit together. I do wish there was more Rapscallion because he is easily the MVP of the series, but the focus was much more on Petrova.
As for the ending, I feel like it worked and did a good job concluding everything, but it is not my favorite style of ending. It does seem to be Wellington’s favorite type of ending though, so I should not have been surprised.
Anyway, a very good sci-fi series, and I am glad to have gotten an ARC of the finale from NetGalley.
This book brings you right into the middle of the action when our intrepid crew arrives at Earth only to find out that they were too late, and Erebus is already killing off and reviving humanity. This book focused much more on the alien technology and their machines and how it all fit together. I do wish there was more Rapscallion because he is easily the MVP of the series, but the focus was much more on Petrova.
As for the ending, I feel like it worked and did a good job concluding everything, but it is not my favorite style of ending. It does seem to be Wellington’s favorite type of ending though, so I should not have been surprised.
Anyway, a very good sci-fi series, and I am glad to have gotten an ARC of the finale from NetGalley.
July 19, 2026
Erebus-13 brings the Red Space trilogy to a thrilling conclusion with the break-neck pacing and high stakes with the complex characters we've come to know and love.
I enjoyed the shift towards sci-fi in this installment compared to horror in the previous books. While there are still plenty of scenes full of revenant violence and atmospheric terror, our crew spends more time resolving the plot with Erebus, the Basilisk, the Key, and Red Space. We learn more about the artifacts' creators and their plans for humanity, and these aspects do more to drive the story forward. Overall, I thought the worldbuilding in Erebus-13 was strong; there's a richness to the universe that comes through clearly through a balance of zoomed-out exposition to set the stage and claustrophobic closeness to ratchet up tension.
As always, Wellington does a fantastic job of keeping the story engaging. Crisp, cutting prose combined with short chapters makes the book a breeze to get through despite the page count (although this is the shortest entry in the series by a few pages). He paints vivd scenes without extraneous details whether the characters are huddling in a bunker on Earth or flying through a vicious battle in space.
If you enjoyed Paradise-1 and Revenant-X, Erebus-13 will continue to build on the existing world while steering Petrova, Zhang, and Rapscallion to satisfying ends.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for an ARC in exchange for a review!
I enjoyed the shift towards sci-fi in this installment compared to horror in the previous books. While there are still plenty of scenes full of revenant violence and atmospheric terror, our crew spends more time resolving the plot with Erebus, the Basilisk, the Key, and Red Space. We learn more about the artifacts' creators and their plans for humanity, and these aspects do more to drive the story forward. Overall, I thought the worldbuilding in Erebus-13 was strong; there's a richness to the universe that comes through clearly through a balance of zoomed-out exposition to set the stage and claustrophobic closeness to ratchet up tension.
As always, Wellington does a fantastic job of keeping the story engaging. Crisp, cutting prose combined with short chapters makes the book a breeze to get through despite the page count (although this is the shortest entry in the series by a few pages). He paints vivd scenes without extraneous details whether the characters are huddling in a bunker on Earth or flying through a vicious battle in space.
If you enjoyed Paradise-1 and Revenant-X, Erebus-13 will continue to build on the existing world while steering Petrova, Zhang, and Rapscallion to satisfying ends.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for an ARC in exchange for a review!
July 17, 2026
Solid Action Based Conclusion With Less Abject Horror. This conclusion of this trilogy is both quite different than the books that came before it - while still continuing their tale - and yet also pretty damn close to what at least I expected coming out of Revenant-X. This book picks up "shortly" after that one leaves off, and as with Mass Effect 2's ending (particularly from The Arrival DLC) portending one hell of an epic final fight - also for Earth - and then Mass Effect 3 largely delivering on the sheer scale of epicness while also being quite different in many ways from the tale(s) that came before, this is again following that well known path.
What we actually get here, to be clear, is in fact quite horrific in many ways, but the tale ultimately is much more action based, with our ragtag group of... well, not heroes, but still humanity's last hope, whether they realize it or not... often jumping from one battle to the next, though usually with some set piece or plot armor based maneuvering between.
Could this have been edited down? Likely. It is *also* already the shortest book in the series by over 100 pages, or perhaps by even as much as nearly 200 pages, depending on the exact form you're reading these tales in, and if anything based on the previous books in the series for all that happens here Wellington could likely have doubled this page count and still not really felt excessive.
This being the conclusion of an explicit trilogy, this is absolutely *not* the book to start this trilogy with. You'll be able to follow along reasonably well if you do, because Wellington explains enough of the prior history well enough... and repeatedly enough (one of the areas he could likely have shaved a few words here and there and likely saved at least a dozen pages or so without really losing much)... that you'll be able to follow along well enough. But to *really* get this book - and really understand all that happens in the endgame in particular - you really do need to read this trilogy from its beginning in Paradise-1 through to this conclusion. Hell, in this regard it is actually *easier* on those first encountering this story via this book than Mass Effect was on those (like me) who first came into the game via Mass Effect 3. (Though I *did* in fact play through Mass Effect 1 and 2 before actually playing 3... because I bought them both in the few weeks just before 3 released. ;) )
There is actually another video game parallel with this book, particularly with its endgame, but to reveal even the franchise would likely give away the actual endgame here, and come to think of it there is also a movie series with an entry with a similar effect - and in fact mentioning the mere existence of both of these may well come damn close to spoiler territory, particularly for certain types of scifi geeks that would likely be the exact target audience for this very trilogy to begin with.
Overall truly one hell of a conclusion, one I'm glad Wellington had the balls to go where he did here in many cases. Sadly far too few authors these days have that level of bravery, and Wellington is to be commended for taking this story to such an ultimately satisfying conclusion.
Very much recommended.
What we actually get here, to be clear, is in fact quite horrific in many ways, but the tale ultimately is much more action based, with our ragtag group of... well, not heroes, but still humanity's last hope, whether they realize it or not... often jumping from one battle to the next, though usually with some set piece or plot armor based maneuvering between.
Could this have been edited down? Likely. It is *also* already the shortest book in the series by over 100 pages, or perhaps by even as much as nearly 200 pages, depending on the exact form you're reading these tales in, and if anything based on the previous books in the series for all that happens here Wellington could likely have doubled this page count and still not really felt excessive.
This being the conclusion of an explicit trilogy, this is absolutely *not* the book to start this trilogy with. You'll be able to follow along reasonably well if you do, because Wellington explains enough of the prior history well enough... and repeatedly enough (one of the areas he could likely have shaved a few words here and there and likely saved at least a dozen pages or so without really losing much)... that you'll be able to follow along well enough. But to *really* get this book - and really understand all that happens in the endgame in particular - you really do need to read this trilogy from its beginning in Paradise-1 through to this conclusion. Hell, in this regard it is actually *easier* on those first encountering this story via this book than Mass Effect was on those (like me) who first came into the game via Mass Effect 3. (Though I *did* in fact play through Mass Effect 1 and 2 before actually playing 3... because I bought them both in the few weeks just before 3 released. ;) )
There is actually another video game parallel with this book, particularly with its endgame, but to reveal even the franchise would likely give away the actual endgame here, and come to think of it there is also a movie series with an entry with a similar effect - and in fact mentioning the mere existence of both of these may well come damn close to spoiler territory, particularly for certain types of scifi geeks that would likely be the exact target audience for this very trilogy to begin with.
Overall truly one hell of a conclusion, one I'm glad Wellington had the balls to go where he did here in many cases. Sadly far too few authors these days have that level of bravery, and Wellington is to be commended for taking this story to such an ultimately satisfying conclusion.
Very much recommended.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Erebus-13 brings the Red Space trilogy to a thrilling conclusion as Petrova, Zhang, Rapscallion, and Petrova's mother race back from Paradise-1 to Earth, where the AI entity Erebus is headed. If you've made it this far into the series, expect exactly what David Wellington does best: relentless pacing, constant tension, and high stakes.
What I enjoyed most was that this book brought back the true horror atmosphere that made Paradise-1 such a standout for me. Once the story reaches Earth, the sense of dread and desperation ramps up, reminding me why I fell in love with this series in the first place. I also loved finally getting to experience the state of the solar system firsthand instead of hearing about it through flashbacks. Seeing Earth, the UEG, the Lunar Colonies, and the outer planets in their current state made it feel more immersive.
This series definitely leans into hard science fiction, but it's also very much a "figure it out as you go" experience. There isn't much hand-holding when it comes to the technology or scientific concepts, and while I appreciate stories that trust the reader, I occasionally found my understanding of some of those details a little vague. For me, science fiction works best when the science feels just believable enough that I can imagine it actually being possible, and this sometimes drifted a little too far into abstraction.
Like the second book, the pacing never really lets up. The action starts almost immediately and barely pauses until the final pages. It's exciting and makes for an incredibly fast read, but by the end I did find the nonstop intensity a little exhausting.
And of course, I love these characters. Rapscallion continues to steal every scene (Rapscallion, you're the best), and after following these characters through three books, it was satisfying to see their journey come to an end. It's been a wild ride from Paradise-1 to Erebus-13.
Overall, this was a strong conclusion to a fantastic sci-fi horror trilogy. If you're looking for alien organisms, relentless action, disturbing horror elements, and a story that rarely takes its foot off the gas, I'd definitely recommend the Red Space trilogy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the eARC! All thoughts are my own.
What I enjoyed most was that this book brought back the true horror atmosphere that made Paradise-1 such a standout for me. Once the story reaches Earth, the sense of dread and desperation ramps up, reminding me why I fell in love with this series in the first place. I also loved finally getting to experience the state of the solar system firsthand instead of hearing about it through flashbacks. Seeing Earth, the UEG, the Lunar Colonies, and the outer planets in their current state made it feel more immersive.
This series definitely leans into hard science fiction, but it's also very much a "figure it out as you go" experience. There isn't much hand-holding when it comes to the technology or scientific concepts, and while I appreciate stories that trust the reader, I occasionally found my understanding of some of those details a little vague. For me, science fiction works best when the science feels just believable enough that I can imagine it actually being possible, and this sometimes drifted a little too far into abstraction.
Like the second book, the pacing never really lets up. The action starts almost immediately and barely pauses until the final pages. It's exciting and makes for an incredibly fast read, but by the end I did find the nonstop intensity a little exhausting.
And of course, I love these characters. Rapscallion continues to steal every scene (Rapscallion, you're the best), and after following these characters through three books, it was satisfying to see their journey come to an end. It's been a wild ride from Paradise-1 to Erebus-13.
Overall, this was a strong conclusion to a fantastic sci-fi horror trilogy. If you're looking for alien organisms, relentless action, disturbing horror elements, and a story that rarely takes its foot off the gas, I'd definitely recommend the Red Space trilogy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the eARC! All thoughts are my own.
July 20, 2026
Oh my god I loved this book. It was so, so good. Such a page turner, I could not stop. Action packed throughout, and I never once felt like it was dragging. Loved the short chapters; felt like I was just flying through it, and this was honestly the perfect conclusion to the trilogy.
It follows Alexandra Petrova and her team, an official with an agency called Firewatch. The last book, Revenant X, ended with her forced to release an entity called Erebus, which had been trapped in the core of a planet called Paradise 1. Erebus has telepathic abilities and used them to turn the humans on that planet into "revenants," forcing them to dig it out of the core with their bare hands — genuinely terrifying stuff. By the end of that book, Erebus teleported to Earth, taking Alexandra's love interest Sam Parker with it.
This book picks up with Alexandra finally reaching Earth, along with her crew, Rapscallion the robot, and Dr. Zhang Lei, only to find Erebus already there, killing people and turning them into revenants. The whole book is about figuring out what Erebus actually wants, why it's doing this, and how Alexandra can stop it.
My favorite character, forever and always, is Rapscallion. He's a robot who's become genuinely intelligent over time and forms this deep bond with Zhang Lei, who's dealing with a ton of trauma but still hangs in there — anxious, on edge, but incredibly loyal, clever, and always thinking steps ahead. Alexandra is the action and the heart of the group.
I have nothing bad to say about this trilogy. I've read Wellington's other books too and honestly don't understand why more people aren't talking about him — maybe they are and I'm just not in that circle, but everything I've read, I've loved.
I'd recommend it to anyone who likes space horror. It's so action packed that if you put the book down, it's so that you can catch your breath. There is always something happening and it's all well-plotted. The book flowed and it was soo so good. It's around 500 pages but it flies by because there's constantly something happening. The ending was expected but it still made me very sad. I still thought there'd be a way out. But c'est la vie.
This is such a good book!!!!
It follows Alexandra Petrova and her team, an official with an agency called Firewatch. The last book, Revenant X, ended with her forced to release an entity called Erebus, which had been trapped in the core of a planet called Paradise 1. Erebus has telepathic abilities and used them to turn the humans on that planet into "revenants," forcing them to dig it out of the core with their bare hands — genuinely terrifying stuff. By the end of that book, Erebus teleported to Earth, taking Alexandra's love interest Sam Parker with it.
This book picks up with Alexandra finally reaching Earth, along with her crew, Rapscallion the robot, and Dr. Zhang Lei, only to find Erebus already there, killing people and turning them into revenants. The whole book is about figuring out what Erebus actually wants, why it's doing this, and how Alexandra can stop it.
My favorite character, forever and always, is Rapscallion. He's a robot who's become genuinely intelligent over time and forms this deep bond with Zhang Lei, who's dealing with a ton of trauma but still hangs in there — anxious, on edge, but incredibly loyal, clever, and always thinking steps ahead. Alexandra is the action and the heart of the group.
I have nothing bad to say about this trilogy. I've read Wellington's other books too and honestly don't understand why more people aren't talking about him — maybe they are and I'm just not in that circle, but everything I've read, I've loved.
I'd recommend it to anyone who likes space horror. It's so action packed that if you put the book down, it's so that you can catch your breath. There is always something happening and it's all well-plotted. The book flowed and it was soo so good. It's around 500 pages but it flies by because there's constantly something happening. The ending was expected but it still made me very sad. I still thought there'd be a way out. But c'est la vie.
This is such a good book!!!!
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July 20, 2026
Erebus-13 completes the Red Space trilogy with an action-filled race to stop the ancient entity Petrova unwillingly released from Paradise-1 before it destroys humanity. By her side, Zhang and Rapscallion are as reliable as ever, while Parker is lost Erebus.
Likes:
- Petrova - She's been a great character from the start, flawed but well-intentioned, competent, and driven. The story would not have gotten anywhere without her. She was the character that first hooked me into the trilogy, and I wanted to see her story through to the end.
- Zhang - He's also grown a lot throughout the trilogy, and his friendship with Petrova and Rapscallion make for some of my favorite moments in the series. Despite his trauma and anxieties and low level of fitness compared to basically every other character, Zhang kept going, kept supporting Petrova, kept trying to help.
- Rapscallion - Best robot friend, seriously.
Dislikes:
- Ancient Alien Ex Machina - A lot of exposition occurs in this book that finally explains the Basilisk and Erebus and what they mean for humanity. This is one of those reveals that feels a bit like pulling the curtain back on a magician. They were more compelling as a mystery, and the resolution of the story felt hand-wavy.
- Missed mother-daughter opportunities - At the end of Revenant-X, ghost Ekaterina arrives to conveniently get the crew back to Earth. Ekaterina is an interesting character, but I felt like the book missed some opportunities to resolve her and her daughter's relationship. For Petrova, Ekaterina has been the spectre that loomed over her career and life choices, and I felt like there could have been more done with both characters before the story set them on different paths.
Conclusion:
I really enjoyed the Red Space trilogy. It has the right mix of horror and action that kept me going page after page. More importantly, it has characters that I just loved or were compelling.
Likes:
- Petrova - She's been a great character from the start, flawed but well-intentioned, competent, and driven. The story would not have gotten anywhere without her. She was the character that first hooked me into the trilogy, and I wanted to see her story through to the end.
- Zhang - He's also grown a lot throughout the trilogy, and his friendship with Petrova and Rapscallion make for some of my favorite moments in the series. Despite his trauma and anxieties and low level of fitness compared to basically every other character, Zhang kept going, kept supporting Petrova, kept trying to help.
- Rapscallion - Best robot friend, seriously.
Dislikes:
- Ancient Alien Ex Machina - A lot of exposition occurs in this book that finally explains the Basilisk and Erebus and what they mean for humanity. This is one of those reveals that feels a bit like pulling the curtain back on a magician. They were more compelling as a mystery, and the resolution of the story felt hand-wavy.
- Missed mother-daughter opportunities - At the end of Revenant-X, ghost Ekaterina arrives to conveniently get the crew back to Earth. Ekaterina is an interesting character, but I felt like the book missed some opportunities to resolve her and her daughter's relationship. For Petrova, Ekaterina has been the spectre that loomed over her career and life choices, and I felt like there could have been more done with both characters before the story set them on different paths.
Conclusion:
I really enjoyed the Red Space trilogy. It has the right mix of horror and action that kept me going page after page. More importantly, it has characters that I just loved or were compelling.
May 6, 2026
Like all the books in this series, it starts with life or death action from page one and doesn't stop. This is the third book in a series I have been reading for the past couple years and the end of the trilogy. While I will say that I enjoyed it, I will also put on the caveat that I did think its two predecessors were better.
Upon arriving in orbit of Earth, Patrova, Dr. Zhang, the AI powered robot Rapscallion and the digital ghost of Petrova's mother have raced halfway across the galaxy in hopes of beating a malicious multidimensional AI, Erebus, from destroying all of humanity. However, they quickly find that they are too late and while they are in transit, Erebus, along with the help of Parker, the digital ghost of Petrova's former lover, has already possessed the dead bodies of millions on Earth and the cause looks lost. But Erebus's end goal is still a mystery, one that Petrova hopes that she can unravel and stop before it's too late. More secrets abound and hidden threats lay waiting to be discovered. All the while, Petrova has to come to terms with the key she has absorbed into her body is changing her, slowly replacing her humanity and making her something new, or maybe something ancient.
There is no disputing the constant thrill and action this book brings to the table, although I feel like some of the more horror aspects from the earlier iterations in the series were diminished in this book. Not to say that the book wasn't good, rather that it struck differently than the others. Overall I enjoyed the series and would recommend it to any fans of science fiction, horror and cosmic horror.
Upon arriving in orbit of Earth, Patrova, Dr. Zhang, the AI powered robot Rapscallion and the digital ghost of Petrova's mother have raced halfway across the galaxy in hopes of beating a malicious multidimensional AI, Erebus, from destroying all of humanity. However, they quickly find that they are too late and while they are in transit, Erebus, along with the help of Parker, the digital ghost of Petrova's former lover, has already possessed the dead bodies of millions on Earth and the cause looks lost. But Erebus's end goal is still a mystery, one that Petrova hopes that she can unravel and stop before it's too late. More secrets abound and hidden threats lay waiting to be discovered. All the while, Petrova has to come to terms with the key she has absorbed into her body is changing her, slowly replacing her humanity and making her something new, or maybe something ancient.
There is no disputing the constant thrill and action this book brings to the table, although I feel like some of the more horror aspects from the earlier iterations in the series were diminished in this book. Not to say that the book wasn't good, rather that it struck differently than the others. Overall I enjoyed the series and would recommend it to any fans of science fiction, horror and cosmic horror.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve read all three in the Red Space trilogy and have really enjoyed them. With that said I’m glad Wellington indicated this story is complete. I still loved the characters and dimension but each book seems to involve more complex science and my lil baby brain just doesn’t absorb it. I have a super limited imagination (unless we’re talking about my anxiety 😅) so the harder the sci fi gets the less I seem to absorb. And this is absolutely on me and shouldn’t tarnish anyone else’s opinion. If you like sci fi space horror this is a really great trilogy.
Erebus-13 picks up as a small crew is returning to Earth to fight these ancient inter dimensional beings. The ancients have managed to conquer much of Earth but that hasn’t diminished their goals at all. More is needed. Petrova, Zhang, Rapscallion (the lil engine that could iykyk) and even Sam are all well written. The concept of Red Space is nightmare fuel and the parts of the book I enjoyed most were some of the more liminal bits. Wellington also does a great job at keeping the story going without spoon feeding you the last two entries. All in all a worthy end to the trilogy and one I’ve enjoyed. If you like harder sci fi (yanno colonies established all over the solar system, easy breezy space travel, sentient robots etc etc) then this is a fantastic read. It’s full of action and terror and really never lets up.
Erebus-13 picks up as a small crew is returning to Earth to fight these ancient inter dimensional beings. The ancients have managed to conquer much of Earth but that hasn’t diminished their goals at all. More is needed. Petrova, Zhang, Rapscallion (the lil engine that could iykyk) and even Sam are all well written. The concept of Red Space is nightmare fuel and the parts of the book I enjoyed most were some of the more liminal bits. Wellington also does a great job at keeping the story going without spoon feeding you the last two entries. All in all a worthy end to the trilogy and one I’ve enjoyed. If you like harder sci fi (yanno colonies established all over the solar system, easy breezy space travel, sentient robots etc etc) then this is a fantastic read. It’s full of action and terror and really never lets up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This review is for an ARC copy received from the publisher through NetGalley.
The entity Erebus has been released and is headed towards Earth to turn its entire population into revenants. Petrova, Rapscallion and Zhang are racing back, hoping to beat Erebus and give the Earth and Luna the heads up they need to stop Erebus. But nothing will be that easy.
As the conclusion to this massive trilogy, Ereuus-13 had tons of action, numerous twists and turns, and some very inventive ideas that propelled it steadily forward. However, as unique and action-packed as it was, the longer the book went on, the more it felt like it needed a lot edited down. Every time the characters thought just maybe they finally figured out a way to stop the madness they would just get smothered by yet another seemingly insurmountable counter move by their foes. And some of the evolution of where things went just felt too over-the-top considering all that had transpired in the trilogy. While I mostly liked the book, by the last third, and especially closer to the end, it just felt exhausting, which is what has me dialing back my rating to 3.5* rounded down to 3.
The entity Erebus has been released and is headed towards Earth to turn its entire population into revenants. Petrova, Rapscallion and Zhang are racing back, hoping to beat Erebus and give the Earth and Luna the heads up they need to stop Erebus. But nothing will be that easy.
As the conclusion to this massive trilogy, Ereuus-13 had tons of action, numerous twists and turns, and some very inventive ideas that propelled it steadily forward. However, as unique and action-packed as it was, the longer the book went on, the more it felt like it needed a lot edited down. Every time the characters thought just maybe they finally figured out a way to stop the madness they would just get smothered by yet another seemingly insurmountable counter move by their foes. And some of the evolution of where things went just felt too over-the-top considering all that had transpired in the trilogy. While I mostly liked the book, by the last third, and especially closer to the end, it just felt exhausting, which is what has me dialing back my rating to 3.5* rounded down to 3.
July 18, 2026
Erebus-13 delivers a thrilling finale that raises the stakes from the very first page and keeps the tension high until the end. Picking up after the devastating events of Paradise-1, the story balances pulse-pounding action with the emotional fallout experienced by Petrova and the surviving crew of the Artemis. Erebus remains a genuinely unsettling antagonist, its unknowable presence adding a layer of cosmic horror that sets the series apart from typical military science fiction. I especially enjoyed watching the fractured factions of humanity struggle to work together against a threat that none of them could face alone. While a few plot developments felt rushed as the story raced toward its conclusion, the gripping pace, strong character dynamics, and satisfying resolution made this an exciting end to the trilogy. Fans of science fiction that blends space exploration, horror, and high-stakes adventure will find plenty to enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was provided this ARC via NetGalley for a fair and honest review.
This book actually gets 4.5 stars from me. When I started this book I was worried I would struggle to remember since it had been a while since I read book 2. It all came flooding back to me. The author did a fantastic job of giving little refreshers without it feeling like it was information overload. I love these characters so much. At first I was worried that the horror aspect would feel lacking but there were definitely moments where it was creepy or had just the right amount of gore. I have to say one of my favorite moments was a subtle nod to The Ship of Theseus. Dont know if it was intentional but I loved it. I was personally pleased with how the finale of Red Space concluded. Fantastic work from David and all those he had working with him on this series.
This book actually gets 4.5 stars from me. When I started this book I was worried I would struggle to remember since it had been a while since I read book 2. It all came flooding back to me. The author did a fantastic job of giving little refreshers without it feeling like it was information overload. I love these characters so much. At first I was worried that the horror aspect would feel lacking but there were definitely moments where it was creepy or had just the right amount of gore. I have to say one of my favorite moments was a subtle nod to The Ship of Theseus. Dont know if it was intentional but I loved it. I was personally pleased with how the finale of Red Space concluded. Fantastic work from David and all those he had working with him on this series.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.25 stars
An excellent and satisfying ending for a fantastic series. I had such a great time with all the books in this series. I love the mashup of genres in the Red Space trilogy; you get a blend of sci-fi, horror, thriller, and even action/adventure. There's plenty of tension and suspense that really leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I loved the main group of characters and how they developed throughout the series. The pacing was a little too fast for my taste. There was so much going on all the time that it felt a little exhausting and messy at times. But even with everything going on and the fast pacing, everything came together smoothly at the end.
An excellent and satisfying ending for a fantastic series. I had such a great time with all the books in this series. I love the mashup of genres in the Red Space trilogy; you get a blend of sci-fi, horror, thriller, and even action/adventure. There's plenty of tension and suspense that really leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I loved the main group of characters and how they developed throughout the series. The pacing was a little too fast for my taste. There was so much going on all the time that it felt a little exhausting and messy at times. But even with everything going on and the fast pacing, everything came together smoothly at the end.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
A good conclusion to what i found to be a very enjoyable trilogy to read through. I feel like I flew through all three books in this series and enjoyed just about every page. A minor critique that i could give is that often times the book recaps events in a way that i felt was a tad repetitive. I understand recapping events from the previous books, but sometimes it recapped something that happened earlier in this same book, and that felt unnecessary. That said, it didnt happen often enough, nor was it egregious enough to warrent lowing the rating at all
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Action-packed to the end! While I didn't like some of the characters' endings, it did wrap up the story well considering it felt like they were going up against an unbeatable enemy the entire trilogy. The characters really got dragged about into horrible situations! This was a good horror and action-packed story. Rapscallion is the real main character in my opinion, the most loyal robot. Thank you Netgalley and Orbit books for the eARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
less horror, more action, satisfying answers to existential questions. exactly what i was looking for in the third installment of this series. while there's less development of the character relationships in this one, i find myself pretty convinced by the depth of care and trust they've developed for each other even though everyone is separated for much of the book. (not what it's about at all but this is how you do a found family.)
thanks to netgalley and orbit for the e-arc!
thanks to netgalley and orbit for the e-arc!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book.
I have loved both of the books that have been published in this series so far so when I discovered the third was coming out I jumped on it. David Wellington lays out such a thrilling and atmospheric ride through this futuristic world. This was the perfect ending to this trilogy! It was a real page turner and I was incredibly invested the whole way through. Fabulous book to round out a fabulous trilogy!!
I have loved both of the books that have been published in this series so far so when I discovered the third was coming out I jumped on it. David Wellington lays out such a thrilling and atmospheric ride through this futuristic world. This was the perfect ending to this trilogy! It was a real page turner and I was incredibly invested the whole way through. Fabulous book to round out a fabulous trilogy!!
July 7, 2026
What an absolutely WILD RIDE!! I’ll always hold in my heart that the first book of the series was truly the best, but this was such a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy. Hats off to David Wellington for his amazing work on this series. I’ll be patiently waiting for whatever he plans on doing next!
July 15, 2026
Thanks to netgalley for this ARC.
It was a good escapist read with some interesting characters. Nothing groundbreaking, but you don't always need that to have an enjoyable read. A good conclusion to an interesting series.
It was a good escapist read with some interesting characters. Nothing groundbreaking, but you don't always need that to have an enjoyable read. A good conclusion to an interesting series.
July 18, 2026
Hot damn, he stuck the landing! A hell of a final book to close out this captivating space horror trilogy. No spoilers, just lots of casualties and a faint, fighting chance to make it through to the end!
July 19, 2026
This was a fantastic final installment of the Red Space series! I loved the very last bit. Zhang, Rapscallion, and Petrova are a force to be reckoned with.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
In the third book in the Red Space series, Petrova, Zhang, Rapscallion, and the digital ghost of Petrova’s mother head towards earth to stop Erebus from destroying humanity, only to find that Erebus and the soul of Parker, who is forced to help recruit the undead, have already arrived and are on a mission to fulfill the ancients’ catastrophic instructions. This action-packed science fiction horror read is cinematic and told from multiple perspectives, heightening the fantastic world-building by Wellington.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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