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The Frontiers Saga Part 3꞉ Fringe Worlds #15
Ep.#3.15 - "Paradise Lost"
Part 3: Episode 15
A new nemesis has risen…
The Free Fleet is forced to respond…
The greatest power in the galaxy is under seige…
The entire Milky Way galaxy is about to change forever…
The Human Galactic Empire has begun its annexation of the Alliance, and they are using tactics for which the rest of the galaxy are unprepared. Unfortunately, the Free Fleet is caught in the middle of it all, and if they do not stop the empire now, there will be no stopping them later.
"Paradise Lost" is the 15th and final episode of Part 3 of the Frontiers Fringe Worlds.
A new nemesis has risen…
The Free Fleet is forced to respond…
The greatest power in the galaxy is under seige…
The entire Milky Way galaxy is about to change forever…
The Human Galactic Empire has begun its annexation of the Alliance, and they are using tactics for which the rest of the galaxy are unprepared. Unfortunately, the Free Fleet is caught in the middle of it all, and if they do not stop the empire now, there will be no stopping them later.
"Paradise Lost" is the 15th and final episode of Part 3 of the Frontiers Fringe Worlds.
- GenresScience Fiction
457 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
172 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ryk Brown
63 books860 followersBorn in 1960 and raised on an overdose of television, NASA, and science fiction, Ryk Brown has worked as a cook, rock guitarist, stage lighting technician, and paramedic. He currently resides in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat. By day he fixes computers, and by night he creates stories.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
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January 7, 2026
love this series!
IMO. This is is one of the best series out there. This author can really write. He’s great at telling a story in such detail that you feel like you’re right there. This one ended a little differently than most but he did manage to wrap up the storyline from this season. I am very curious to see what new storyline he will present for season 4. Hopefully we’ll see the return of one of the main characters. He was missed in this last book (this last episode, not to mention the loss of the ship, vital machinery and a main character. I’m still wondering how they’ll remedy the last situation given their lack of knowledge with the construction of those machines. I’ll stop talking because I don’t want give away too much.
If you’re reading this review because you’re interested in beginning this series then I’ll tell you to do not hesitate. This is a hugely poplar series. It contains anything anyone could want from a syfy, fantasy, land & space saga, battle action, mystery, drama series. So many aspects and it even has a small small splash of romantic intrigue thrown in every once and a great while. You will love the series and not be able to put it down. The one piece of advice is to start at the beginning. This is not one that you’ll want to start from this season & read the 15 episodes. Now don’t get me wrong, you could and be just fine, but you’d be depriving yourself of how it all started, the main character details, all the intrigue and happenstance that occurs from the beginning until now or wherever you thought you might start. No. Tge best and most fulfilling enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. You won’t be sorry. In fact, you’ll be thanking that reviewer (me) for the advice because that’s just how really great the series is and how each book builds off of one another. Could you begin at the beginning of season 2?or season 3? Yes. Abd tgey each have a main storyline but it’s br far, the best if you start from the beginning because you will not want to miss out on one episode of this series. You won’t want to miss out on any of their intrigue or action. This series is truly THAT GOOD!! so do uotself a favor and start at season 1, episode 1 (1.1). And then you’ll find that you’re just like the rest of us and want someone to make this book into a movie series or a tv series. But it definitely needs to be seen in one of those forms!! Happy reading!
IMO. This is is one of the best series out there. This author can really write. He’s great at telling a story in such detail that you feel like you’re right there. This one ended a little differently than most but he did manage to wrap up the storyline from this season. I am very curious to see what new storyline he will present for season 4. Hopefully we’ll see the return of one of the main characters. He was missed in this last book (this last episode, not to mention the loss of the ship, vital machinery and a main character. I’m still wondering how they’ll remedy the last situation given their lack of knowledge with the construction of those machines. I’ll stop talking because I don’t want give away too much.
If you’re reading this review because you’re interested in beginning this series then I’ll tell you to do not hesitate. This is a hugely poplar series. It contains anything anyone could want from a syfy, fantasy, land & space saga, battle action, mystery, drama series. So many aspects and it even has a small small splash of romantic intrigue thrown in every once and a great while. You will love the series and not be able to put it down. The one piece of advice is to start at the beginning. This is not one that you’ll want to start from this season & read the 15 episodes. Now don’t get me wrong, you could and be just fine, but you’d be depriving yourself of how it all started, the main character details, all the intrigue and happenstance that occurs from the beginning until now or wherever you thought you might start. No. Tge best and most fulfilling enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. You won’t be sorry. In fact, you’ll be thanking that reviewer (me) for the advice because that’s just how really great the series is and how each book builds off of one another. Could you begin at the beginning of season 2?or season 3? Yes. Abd tgey each have a main storyline but it’s br far, the best if you start from the beginning because you will not want to miss out on one episode of this series. You won’t want to miss out on any of their intrigue or action. This series is truly THAT GOOD!! so do uotself a favor and start at season 1, episode 1 (1.1). And then you’ll find that you’re just like the rest of us and want someone to make this book into a movie series or a tv series. But it definitely needs to be seen in one of those forms!! Happy reading!
February 6, 2026
Captain Nathan Scott faces perhaps his greatest challenge in "Paradise Lost," the final installment of author Ryk Brown's latest round of 15 novels. Brown has written 45 so far in the Frontiers Saga, kind of mind blowing knowing that I started reading them soon after he began self publishing them on Amazon. His latest culminates the adventure that began when Nathan and his team are transported in the Aurora 500 years into the future and must come to terms with the political realities of the time. The Alliance has taken over governance of mankind, a form of corporate world order in which everything from trade to travel is regulated across the known universe. Nathan's plan and that of his allies is to establish a fully free society with trade and commerce guaranteed and protected by a network of rangers who are able to cover vast distances of space in the time it takes for a photographic flash to pop and temporarily blind its subjects. So far, so good. But a new threat has materialized, one that threatens the existence of all inhabited space, not just the Alliance. The threat comes from a man who lived long ago yet soldiers on, his life perpetuated by clones. He has ideals that sound simple to him but wind up hurting those he disagrees with. Brown injects a threat faced in today's battlefield as his vast supply of drones powered by artificial intelligence decimate fleets of starships that weren't meant to fight what amounts to swarms of flies in space. Like many of the great sci-fi writers before him, Brown incorporates philosophies of the present day and tests them in future worlds he's fabricated. None of it sounds all that promising. We may be in for some stuff in our not so far away future.
January 6, 2026
Ryk Brown delivers another compelling installment with Ep.#3.15 – “Paradise Lost,” a chapter that balances emotional depth, sharp pacing, and meaningful character development.
Ryk Brown delivers another compelling installment with Ep.#3.15 – “Paradise Lost,” a chapter that balances emotional depth, sharp pacing, and meaningful character development. The title alone hints at loss and transformation, and the story fully lives up to that promise.
What stands out most in this episode is Brown’s ability to blend introspection with momentum. The narrative doesn’t linger unnecessarily, yet it gives the emotional beats room to resonate. Themes of sacrifice, consequence, and the cost of hard-won victories are explored with nuance, making the story feel grounded even as the stakes rise.
The characters continue to evolve in believable and engaging ways. Their struggles feel earned, their decisions impactful, and their flaws human. Brown excels at showing how past choices echo into the present, creating tension that feels both personal and far-reaching.
Stylistically, the writing is clean and immersive, with vivid scenes that are easy to visualize and dialogue that feels natural rather than forced. The episode functions well on its own while also strengthening the larger arc of the series, leaving readers eager to see what comes next.
Overall, “Paradise Lost” is a strong, emotionally resonant entry that reinforces why Ryk Brown’s storytelling is so effective. Fans of the series will find it rewarding, and new readers will quickly understand why this saga continues to captivate.
Ryk Brown delivers another compelling installment with Ep.#3.15 – “Paradise Lost,” a chapter that balances emotional depth, sharp pacing, and meaningful character development. The title alone hints at loss and transformation, and the story fully lives up to that promise.
What stands out most in this episode is Brown’s ability to blend introspection with momentum. The narrative doesn’t linger unnecessarily, yet it gives the emotional beats room to resonate. Themes of sacrifice, consequence, and the cost of hard-won victories are explored with nuance, making the story feel grounded even as the stakes rise.
The characters continue to evolve in believable and engaging ways. Their struggles feel earned, their decisions impactful, and their flaws human. Brown excels at showing how past choices echo into the present, creating tension that feels both personal and far-reaching.
Stylistically, the writing is clean and immersive, with vivid scenes that are easy to visualize and dialogue that feels natural rather than forced. The episode functions well on its own while also strengthening the larger arc of the series, leaving readers eager to see what comes next.
Overall, “Paradise Lost” is a strong, emotionally resonant entry that reinforces why Ryk Brown’s storytelling is so effective. Fans of the series will find it rewarding, and new readers will quickly understand why this saga continues to captivate.
February 2, 2026
A small cast, wasted opportunity
Tens of thousands of worlds, trillions of people, yet with careful storytelling the cast of players has been reduced to a handful. Why? Well it keeps the story simple, and facilitates the necessary plot twists to enable the simple story. A galactic war fought by less than 30 warships, 40 attack craft, and let's throw in a bit of antimatter when it became obvious that something was needed to get the storyline out of a big black hole. Why read 15 books when the reader could go straight to the last one, and pick up the story when the antimatter was introduced. At the end of it all, ask whether it was the human ingenuity of the good guys, or the good old brute force of the nukes and antimatter that brought this misguided series to an end.
Tens of thousands of worlds, trillions of people, yet with careful storytelling the cast of players has been reduced to a handful. Why? Well it keeps the story simple, and facilitates the necessary plot twists to enable the simple story. A galactic war fought by less than 30 warships, 40 attack craft, and let's throw in a bit of antimatter when it became obvious that something was needed to get the storyline out of a big black hole. Why read 15 books when the reader could go straight to the last one, and pick up the story when the antimatter was introduced. At the end of it all, ask whether it was the human ingenuity of the good guys, or the good old brute force of the nukes and antimatter that brought this misguided series to an end.
January 16, 2026
Sorry but not worth the wait
Love this series. But this edition is lacking. The story is the last 150 pages. The beginning could have been reduced by a third and worked better. I recognize it easy to be critical and so much harder to be creative and abe an author. My otner complaint is way too much time spent penning action scenes. Fight scenes are hard to tell in the confines of words. And pages and pages of such is tiresome. I look forward to the next book and hope it is resembles more his prior efforts which have been wonderful and well deserving of excusing this miss.
Love this series. But this edition is lacking. The story is the last 150 pages. The beginning could have been reduced by a third and worked better. I recognize it easy to be critical and so much harder to be creative and abe an author. My otner complaint is way too much time spent penning action scenes. Fight scenes are hard to tell in the confines of words. And pages and pages of such is tiresome. I look forward to the next book and hope it is resembles more his prior efforts which have been wonderful and well deserving of excusing this miss.
January 1, 2026
No intelligent aliens
I have now read every book in the Frontiers series from the very first one. I have enjoyed them all. My only comment is considering the number of stars in our galaxy and therefore the multiplied number of planers, it seems statistically likely that there is some intelligence life around other than humans especially when, as we know the "stuff of life" exists in comets and meteors. Yet in all these books encompassing our whole galaxy, only humans are the intelligent species.
I have now read every book in the Frontiers series from the very first one. I have enjoyed them all. My only comment is considering the number of stars in our galaxy and therefore the multiplied number of planers, it seems statistically likely that there is some intelligence life around other than humans especially when, as we know the "stuff of life" exists in comets and meteors. Yet in all these books encompassing our whole galaxy, only humans are the intelligent species.
December 8, 2025
Don't Know How He Does It!
I have followed The Frontiers Saga from the very first book, and read every one as it has been published and am amazed at how the quality of the writing has remained so high. Once again as soon as I started this one I was booked again and found it hard to put down. I have read quite a few of these sci-fi sagas and for me this is the best! If you haven't already discovered it do yourself a favour and read it from the beginning.
I have followed The Frontiers Saga from the very first book, and read every one as it has been published and am amazed at how the quality of the writing has remained so high. Once again as soon as I started this one I was booked again and found it hard to put down. I have read quite a few of these sci-fi sagas and for me this is the best! If you haven't already discovered it do yourself a favour and read it from the beginning.
December 4, 2025
Three down. Two to go
Another outstanding thread in The Frontier Saga series. Numerous twists to the continuing story were revealed while others are still hanging out there. Looking forward to Part 4 and where Ryk is going to take the story. I've enjoyed each of the 45 books so far and have no doubt the remaining 30 books will be just as entertaining. Stay healthy Ryk.
Another outstanding thread in The Frontier Saga series. Numerous twists to the continuing story were revealed while others are still hanging out there. Looking forward to Part 4 and where Ryk is going to take the story. I've enjoyed each of the 45 books so far and have no doubt the remaining 30 books will be just as entertaining. Stay healthy Ryk.
January 5, 2026
Space Opera Still Good - ending a bit meh!
Love this series but I did feel that the author was kinda running out of ideas with this storyline & the ending was a bit meh!
Just about to start the off cut book to see what happens - can’t remember its title - but we’ll see where that goes!
Love this series but I did feel that the author was kinda running out of ideas with this storyline & the ending was a bit meh!
Just about to start the off cut book to see what happens - can’t remember its title - but we’ll see where that goes!
February 12, 2026
Great ending to the HGE
This book was fast paced And had a lot of moving parts. Trying to defend earth against the HGE while at the same time trying to find a way to defeat them was a tall order for the free fleet. Gunyoki and subiyoki Where a nice addition And hopefully this is not the last book in the series but if it is it was a great ending.
This book was fast paced And had a lot of moving parts. Trying to defend earth against the HGE while at the same time trying to find a way to defeat them was a tall order for the free fleet. Gunyoki and subiyoki Where a nice addition And hopefully this is not the last book in the series but if it is it was a great ending.
December 4, 2025
Great conclusion to another cycle
As part 3 comes to a close we find the threads that have been woven through out the series coming together. I'm looking forward to see what Ryk Brown brings us next.
As part 3 comes to a close we find the threads that have been woven through out the series coming together. I'm looking forward to see what Ryk Brown brings us next.
December 7, 2025
Paradise Lost is a Winner!
Paradise Lost is the best action packed book I have ever read. Hands down the very best. An absolutely must read. I usually take my time reading Ryk Brown's books but this I could not put down, a real page burner!
Paradise Lost is the best action packed book I have ever read. Hands down the very best. An absolutely must read. I usually take my time reading Ryk Brown's books but this I could not put down, a real page burner!
December 8, 2025
Page turner
This is the long awaited conclusion of this arc and kept me guessing till the end. Good action and tying up some questions I've had for a long time in this series. Bravo!
This is the long awaited conclusion of this arc and kept me guessing till the end. Good action and tying up some questions I've had for a long time in this series. Bravo!
December 18, 2025
So Much Fun
This concludes part 3 in a pretty spectacular fashion. Ties together a number of outstanding plotlines in a satisfying and entertaining way. Fun to read as always. Back to the wait for the next one.
This concludes part 3 in a pretty spectacular fashion. Ties together a number of outstanding plotlines in a satisfying and entertaining way. Fun to read as always. Back to the wait for the next one.
December 21, 2025
Another great read!
Ryk Brown has built and rebuilt this story line now three times and I can’t wait for the fourth! Like many of his books this one was a roller coaster ride. Have fun!
Ryk Brown has built and rebuilt this story line now three times and I can’t wait for the fourth! Like many of his books this one was a roller coaster ride. Have fun!
December 25, 2025
Action packed!
As all of the "Frontier Saga" books, this one was filled with action and suspense. Returning to Rakuen and using the Gunyoki and the new Subiyoki to help defend the Alliance worlds was surprising but a great read. I can't wait for the next one.
As all of the "Frontier Saga" books, this one was filled with action and suspense. Returning to Rakuen and using the Gunyoki and the new Subiyoki to help defend the Alliance worlds was surprising but a great read. I can't wait for the next one.
January 27, 2026
Awesome finale
The Free Fleet once again prevails as they battle the dark, shadowy forces of evil. Book 15 is a fitting finale to the third episode of the followers of Nathan Scott.
The Free Fleet once again prevails as they battle the dark, shadowy forces of evil. Book 15 is a fitting finale to the third episode of the followers of Nathan Scott.
February 8, 2026
amazing conclusion, but what is next?
This series never gets boring and always has twisted I can envision. I believe this might be the end? The question is what is next? More importantly, the first couple of books make a lot more sense now. Highly recommend.
This series never gets boring and always has twisted I can envision. I believe this might be the end? The question is what is next? More importantly, the first couple of books make a lot more sense now. Highly recommend.
February 13, 2026
Great read....
I always enjoyed getting to get back with Nathan and Jessica and the rest of the gang. I love the space fighting. I can't wait to see what the free fleet Is going to do.
I always enjoyed getting to get back with Nathan and Jessica and the rest of the gang. I love the space fighting. I can't wait to see what the free fleet Is going to do.
February 13, 2026
Great series
As always. I have enjoyed the frontier saga in his third series. The free fleet has destroyed their nemesis.Once again in a great story.Can't wait for the next series to start.
As always. I have enjoyed the frontier saga in his third series. The free fleet has destroyed their nemesis.Once again in a great story.Can't wait for the next series to start.
December 9, 2025
This is the 45th (!) book in this series and I still really enjoy everything about it. Looking forward to reading the next arc.
December 14, 2025
So much carnage, awesome!
I loved the direction this story went. Very satisfying ending and yet it opens up many possible plot lines for future episodes.
I loved the direction this story went. Very satisfying ending and yet it opens up many possible plot lines for future episodes.
December 14, 2025
As always brilliant
December 15, 2025
Exciting read
As always easy and emerging read. Twist of the story was good. I really enjoyed reading it. Looking forward for the next chapter
As always easy and emerging read. Twist of the story was good. I really enjoyed reading it. Looking forward for the next chapter
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December 16, 2025Wow
Wow just wow if you are a fan of this series you will love this episode. Read it well and then read everything all over again
Wow just wow if you are a fan of this series you will love this episode. Read it well and then read everything all over again
December 17, 2025
Wow
As always Ryks Brown delivers, Keep up the great writing. Great story,plot,resolutions to past story lines, left wanting more. Hope.for more soon
As always Ryks Brown delivers, Keep up the great writing. Great story,plot,resolutions to past story lines, left wanting more. Hope.for more soon
December 19, 2025
Action
Love this series. Sometimes it moves slow, this book not so much. Appreciate the way it goes along and naturally to the next subject.
Love this series. Sometimes it moves slow, this book not so much. Appreciate the way it goes along and naturally to the next subject.
December 21, 2025
great series
I did not expect this ending when reading the first book.the whole series is worth a read ir rivals the Lensman
I did not expect this ending when reading the first book.the whole series is worth a read ir rivals the Lensman
December 23, 2025
Action packed
This is one of his best books with almost non-stop action. The galaxy is lucky to have Na-Tan and his colleagues.
This is one of his best books with almost non-stop action. The galaxy is lucky to have Na-Tan and his colleagues.
December 24, 2025
Good conclusion?
Not sure this is the end. The story is a good one. I have enjoyed reading all of them. One.
Not sure this is the end. The story is a good one. I have enjoyed reading all of them. One.
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