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Fenris #3
Alien Wars
Human pioneers fleeing Earth for the promised land of New Eden found hell instead, falling prey to the reptilian Kresh. But street-savvy Cyrus Gant escaped the aliens, rescued master telepath Klane, and began a desperate journey to head off the impending Kresh invasion of Earth.
When the insectile Chirr and human cyborgs join the war, Cyrus suddenly faces a triple threat. Only by absorbing the powerful consciousness of the mortally wounded Klane does he stand a chance against the deadly enemies surrounding him. But when a malevolent alien entity invades his mind, Cyrus must do battle in both outer and inner space to save his soul and his sanity.
In the thrilling sequel to Alien Honor and Alien Shores, Cyrus rolls the dice to win the biggest prize anyone has ever chased: the future of humanity.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2015
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About the author
Vaughn Heppner
147 books569 followersYou can visit Vaughn at www.vaughnheppner.com
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
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January 19, 2020
Well, Heppner manages to tie up the series nicely. This entire series reminded me of 50's scifi, and more specifically, Jack Williamson, who never let character development or thoughtful technology slow a story down. The Fenris system and humanity is now facing four threats-- some sort of alien psi-being, the insect like Chirr, the reptilian Kresh, and now, the return of the human cyborgs. Humans remain enslaved to the Kresh, but now the Kresh face a two sided war (Chirr and cyborgs) and the odds are long. It seems each side, if victorious, will wipe out the humans. Can our hero Cyrus Gant save the day, and with it, humanity itself? 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3.
May 4, 2015
Please Sir may I have some more?
Help her again brings forth a wonderful galactic romp. Lots of lasers,space ships,creatures and more. I want book four now.
Help her again brings forth a wonderful galactic romp. Lots of lasers,space ships,creatures and more. I want book four now.
November 7, 2015
This third book helps sum up the end to a great series that had lots of action and kept me interested from the beginning to the end.
August 14, 2021
The best sci-fi series I've read
Absolutely composting, excellently written. Joyful to read. Makes you really want the series to continue for ever.
I'll read everything he's written
Absolutely composting, excellently written. Joyful to read. Makes you really want the series to continue for ever.
I'll read everything he's written
June 4, 2017
Great end for the trilogy
Not truly my fave sci fi saga, but a very interesting world setup, decent relatable characters and of course a fun plot
Not truly my fave sci fi saga, but a very interesting world setup, decent relatable characters and of course a fun plot
July 15, 2017
We need more
As usual Mr Heppner has produced another winner series. I hope that there is more to come. I wait with anticipation.
As usual Mr Heppner has produced another winner series. I hope that there is more to come. I wait with anticipation.
May 13, 2018
As always a great read
I have Always enjoyed this writer. This book was no exception. Hoping to see more from these characters in future works.
I have Always enjoyed this writer. This book was no exception. Hoping to see more from these characters in future works.
October 16, 2018
Good read
Solid reading as all of his books have been. Looking forward to more of his books. Recommend reading any of his writings
Solid reading as all of his books have been. Looking forward to more of his books. Recommend reading any of his writings
October 19, 2018
The journey into the Cyrus's mind was so awkward and forced that the entire series is tainted.
June 15, 2019
Loved all the twists and turns
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Absolutes love this author. Hated to see the book come to an end, wanted the story to keep going.
Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Absolutes love this author. Hated to see the book come to an end, wanted the story to keep going.
November 7, 2021
Excellent and original trilogy. The last book has a clever ending.
June 5, 2023
Good Sy Fy Opera
Nice finish to the three book series. Stretched on at times, but altogether a good sy fy read and certainly set up for another story.
Nice finish to the three book series. Stretched on at times, but altogether a good sy fy read and certainly set up for another story.
September 28, 2023
Parts of the story were disappointing, yet in its entirety, the final episodes and the series came off well. Of course, the happy ending was somewhat questionable even if it made sense.
June 1, 2024
Fantastic narration! Loved the whole series!
July 16, 2015
Reading this book is like watching a bad B-movie. It is filled with all stereotypes of sci-fi without any connecting dot. The plot is formulaic and the character is paper thin. If the action sequence is orchestrated well, it might still be a watchable B-movie. Otherwise, it is just a total waste of your reading time. Thank God I get this book for free from netgalley, so at least no money is wasted.
The author seems just pool everything that he knows about sci-fi (which are not very much) into this novel. You have human colony, saurian and bug aliens, cyborgs, mind control, teleport, lasers. All in all, nothing new. The story line is also nothing new, a rebellion of an oppressed race. In the end you have a deus ex machina plot with super human, logical saurians with only its reptile brain functioning, omniscience cyborg with flawed and not-funny-at-all AI, and the worst of all the inner psyche battle that took place inside the brain but using physical world law. And gratuitous scene, just like any good B-movie.
The only reason I give it a 2 stars instead of 1 is the final battle. Even though it is far from perfect, I still can enjoy is as a good fighting sequence, while turning off some part of my critical brain.
Final verdict, avoid it like a plaque (this book and its series, and possibly all books from this author). Unless you are a big fan of pulp fiction and action oriented sci-fi B-movie, and willing to turn off some parts of your brain.
The author seems just pool everything that he knows about sci-fi (which are not very much) into this novel. You have human colony, saurian and bug aliens, cyborgs, mind control, teleport, lasers. All in all, nothing new. The story line is also nothing new, a rebellion of an oppressed race. In the end you have a deus ex machina plot with super human, logical saurians with only its reptile brain functioning, omniscience cyborg with flawed and not-funny-at-all AI, and the worst of all the inner psyche battle that took place inside the brain but using physical world law. And gratuitous scene, just like any good B-movie.
The only reason I give it a 2 stars instead of 1 is the final battle. Even though it is far from perfect, I still can enjoy is as a good fighting sequence, while turning off some part of my critical brain.
Final verdict, avoid it like a plaque (this book and its series, and possibly all books from this author). Unless you are a big fan of pulp fiction and action oriented sci-fi B-movie, and willing to turn off some parts of your brain.
May 25, 2015
Alien Wars, the third book in Vaughn Heppner's Fenris series, hero Cyrus Gant has overcome the odds. He's outsmarted the Kresh, avoided the Chirr through Klane's mind jump and now he's got time for a breather, right? Hardly. Heppner throws a bizarre mind worm alien into the mix. This guy turns out to be the cause of all the Fenris system's troubles. Turns out this mind worm is trapped on the planet for some unknown reason and has stirred up this entire mess just to get his ship back. Heppner introduces a space mining team that digs up the ancient vessel on an ice-bearing asteroid. Then they get nailed by the invading cyborgs, who want nothing more than entire destruction of everything not cyborg. Mostly this final novel is a series of mind games. The cyborgs are ruled by a super intelligence that is mostly male and ego-centric. Thus, he's vulnerable. He gets his in an interesting way. Then there's the mind worm. Heppner goes all Dr. Strange as Cyrus tries to overcome the psi-parasite. Interesting concepts. Not his best but still worth reading. The overriding concept is that your mind is your own and you have to take charge no matter what the cost. Or at least that's my take. Heppner always has something to say. And it's usually a good lesson. He ties this one up nicely.
August 19, 2016
I’m still into this series but I’m not a fan of cerebral trips of any kind. All the characters including Skar, the Berserkers, and the human psionic mentalist get deep into not only trying to survive but save all the races in that parts of space for now and future. There is a sexual attraction between two aliens that was interesting and giggle-filled in a good way. The female characters were all strong whether good or bad, that was refreshing. The crescendo was fast and cohesive. That means after three installments I was satisfied with the ending. I’ll be honest, these were not perfect books but they were fun and just right for an engaging summer read.
September 5, 2015
Three is company? Fours a crowd.
Cyborgs, chirr, kresh, and humans all wanting the same thing. What will Cyrus Gant do to instil confidence in the Kresh that an alliance is better than destruction? Then there is the underlying influence if Eich.. Can things get more complicated? Cyrus Gant gets the knowledg of psi powers of multitudes of seekers along with the "Anointed One" powers to accomplish the task at hand. Great read. What will I ever do if I run out of this author's books?
Cyborgs, chirr, kresh, and humans all wanting the same thing. What will Cyrus Gant do to instil confidence in the Kresh that an alliance is better than destruction? Then there is the underlying influence if Eich.. Can things get more complicated? Cyrus Gant gets the knowledg of psi powers of multitudes of seekers along with the "Anointed One" powers to accomplish the task at hand. Great read. What will I ever do if I run out of this author's books?
May 19, 2018
Dinosaurs in space... Meh
February 20, 2017
Rush ending
In this final chapter of Cyrus Gant quest, many revelations were made and the story goes well until the last chapter where the author closed the book in a rush. This was a bad ending for a superb beginning. Anyway, it was an enjoying series.
In this final chapter of Cyrus Gant quest, many revelations were made and the story goes well until the last chapter where the author closed the book in a rush. This was a bad ending for a superb beginning. Anyway, it was an enjoying series.
May 24, 2015
While there were some places in this book that I seemed to bog down, overall the book was a good read. The Fennris series is a good continuation of the Doom Star series. This was a good read.
July 28, 2015
I enjoyed this book a good deal. I recommend it highly.
August 1, 2015
A good read, great action, good ending to the series.
October 30, 2015
Disappointed after the first 2 in the series. Slow when internal mind battle for self control compared to the final Alien battled.
November 23, 2015
Great read
I liked all three. They were a great continuation of the other Hepner books. I think that I will search for more of the same.
I liked all three. They were a great continuation of the other Hepner books. I think that I will search for more of the same.
October 17, 2016
Goodreads and need more of the same
Well done read all three in the series. You could stop repeating the same page of description in the same novel.
William Moore
William Moore
Well done read all three in the series. You could stop repeating the same page of description in the same novel.
William Moore
William Moore
October 19, 2016
Challengeing plot
Many jumps in plot location and time made paying attention to characters paramount. Reading the first books in the trilogy a good idea.
Many jumps in plot location and time made paying attention to characters paramount. Reading the first books in the trilogy a good idea.
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