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Tears of Blood #4
His Final Secret
The fight is nearly over. His reign of darkness is reaching its end.
The cure for magic has been discovered, and for Talon the truth of its source is more horrible than he could have imagined. Tormented by what he has learned and on the verge of falling from reason to madness, he leaves the Refinery more determined than ever to put an end to his tyranny once and for all.
Oz has led Eryn and their companions deep into the mountains, to a place long buried beneath the stone. They have a plan to set the Empire free, but first they must find a way to escape the relentless pursuit of General Spyne and his strange and silent hunter.
Battles will be fought, bonds will be broken, and his final secret will be revealed.
His Final Secret is the fourth and final installment of the sword and sorcery series, Tears of Blood.
The cure for magic has been discovered, and for Talon the truth of its source is more horrible than he could have imagined. Tormented by what he has learned and on the verge of falling from reason to madness, he leaves the Refinery more determined than ever to put an end to his tyranny once and for all.
Oz has led Eryn and their companions deep into the mountains, to a place long buried beneath the stone. They have a plan to set the Empire free, but first they must find a way to escape the relentless pursuit of General Spyne and his strange and silent hunter.
Battles will be fought, bonds will be broken, and his final secret will be revealed.
His Final Secret is the fourth and final installment of the sword and sorcery series, Tears of Blood.
- GenresFantasy
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2015
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M.R. Forbes
165 books1,009 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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January 29, 2016
I felt the need to explain my dislike for this since it appears to have been semi unique to date.
Bottom line as spoiler free as possible - This conclusion doesn't resolve anything, and I loathe that in a series. I read a series for escapism, leaving the end to my imagination isn't a thought provoking and clever way to wrap things up, it just makes me feel like I wasted my time.
Bottom line as spoiler free as possible - This conclusion doesn't resolve anything, and I loathe that in a series. I read a series for escapism, leaving the end to my imagination isn't a thought provoking and clever way to wrap things up, it just makes me feel like I wasted my time.
August 17, 2023
Terrible ending
I wouldn't have invested the emotional energy and time if it was all going to end like that. There's a reason I only read certain genres - to escape reality, depression, and hopelessness that too often accompanies real life! When I read books, I'm looking forward to that happy ending. This series didn't have to end this way; not a single character got a happy ending. Such a shame.
I gave it two stars because the book was riveting and exciting up until the last 4%.
I wouldn't have invested the emotional energy and time if it was all going to end like that. There's a reason I only read certain genres - to escape reality, depression, and hopelessness that too often accompanies real life! When I read books, I'm looking forward to that happy ending. This series didn't have to end this way; not a single character got a happy ending. Such a shame.
I gave it two stars because the book was riveting and exciting up until the last 4%.
June 6, 2017
Enjoyed the read
Having read the first three books I was keen to finish the series and learn the secrets of the promise, who HE is and why he rules in the way he does. I enjoyed getting to the end but did feel a little cheated at the way it ended, and by the authors own admission, the ending wasn't designed to be popular. I'm glad I read the series and would read more of Forbes' books going forward.
Having read the first three books I was keen to finish the series and learn the secrets of the promise, who HE is and why he rules in the way he does. I enjoyed getting to the end but did feel a little cheated at the way it ended, and by the authors own admission, the ending wasn't designed to be popular. I'm glad I read the series and would read more of Forbes' books going forward.
November 4, 2017
A perfect mix of love and tragedy
I think this may be my favorite series of this author. I spent all four books trying to figure out the end game, clapping when I got pieces right and whooping when he surprised me yet again. It may not end the way you expect, but it ended the way it needed to. This author has written one of the best tragedies I've read in a couple of decades. I highly recommend this and ALL of his other work. Kudos to you, sir.
I think this may be my favorite series of this author. I spent all four books trying to figure out the end game, clapping when I got pieces right and whooping when he surprised me yet again. It may not end the way you expect, but it ended the way it needed to. This author has written one of the best tragedies I've read in a couple of decades. I highly recommend this and ALL of his other work. Kudos to you, sir.
April 25, 2020
Unexpected
I'm torn between giving a high rating because I enjoyed this last book, and a lower rating because I also disliked this last book. This final in the series seemed rushed compared to the others. I was still completely hooked but it lacked something the others had. The ending was very abrupt and had me puzzling over a number of loose threads.
I'm torn between giving a high rating because I enjoyed this last book, and a lower rating because I also disliked this last book. This final in the series seemed rushed compared to the others. I was still completely hooked but it lacked something the others had. The ending was very abrupt and had me puzzling over a number of loose threads.
December 12, 2020
Worst ending ever. All common sense fled from the mind of the author.
I gave this one star because while the plot started out great it comes to a grinding halt at the end. It was one of the most dumbest mind boggling conclusion in a book. He should have just killed off all the characters and be done with it.
I gave this one star because while the plot started out great it comes to a grinding halt at the end. It was one of the most dumbest mind boggling conclusion in a book. He should have just killed off all the characters and be done with it.
June 11, 2017
Wow.
This was a fantastic book and I would recommend it to almost anyone. I enjoyed the ending, even if it was a little strange, and loved the whole series. I hope to read more like this.
This was a fantastic book and I would recommend it to almost anyone. I enjoyed the ending, even if it was a little strange, and loved the whole series. I hope to read more like this.
May 23, 2018
Interesting conclusion
This is an interesting conclusion to the series. We find out what the promise is, who HE is (it is not a he), who Work really is, and Eryn's fate. In some ways the ending is not very satisfying, and in other ways, we should have seen it coming.
This is an interesting conclusion to the series. We find out what the promise is, who HE is (it is not a he), who Work really is, and Eryn's fate. In some ways the ending is not very satisfying, and in other ways, we should have seen it coming.
June 29, 2017
While enjoyed the book, frustrated with the end of the series. I understand the authors logic, but just think they could have worked a different solution.
May 16, 2019
Very easy read
Excellent read all 4 books . Alot of twists and turns and I couldn't stop reading. A shocking end to the series but a well worth the wait ending
Excellent read all 4 books . Alot of twists and turns and I couldn't stop reading. A shocking end to the series but a well worth the wait ending
November 11, 2022
Faith
One needs faith to face the uncertain path that the future holds for each and every one of us. Tomorrow is always tomorrow and yesterday will always be the past. Great story.
One needs faith to face the uncertain path that the future holds for each and every one of us. Tomorrow is always tomorrow and yesterday will always be the past. Great story.
March 18, 2017
This book continued the story nicely with the same quality of writing, however I found myself bored through some of it as there was a lot repetition of the plot line and repetition of character story arcs. However the end was.... interesting, I did not love it but I understood why it ended that way.
March 22, 2017
Disappointed
Although the series was great, I loved the characters, this can't be how it all ends, I refuse to believe that another way wasn't found. There was so much darkness in this book, I really thought good would triumph in the end. Such a depressing ending.
Although the series was great, I loved the characters, this can't be how it all ends, I refuse to believe that another way wasn't found. There was so much darkness in this book, I really thought good would triumph in the end. Such a depressing ending.
December 3, 2016
I guest it correctly, but kept saying it should be wrong, there's no what that He could do so much sufferings, but it got clear after a fashion.
The climax of reaching the end could make me give it a 4, but the ending wasn't satisfactory, and kind of felt forced, I don't know if Forbes had this in mind or was forced in to it.
It's still more realistic that Darren Shan's books where they wipe the memories or build the world anew or anything with a total happy ending. I am OK with a partial one.
The climax of reaching the end could make me give it a 4, but the ending wasn't satisfactory, and kind of felt forced, I don't know if Forbes had this in mind or was forced in to it.
It's still more realistic that Darren Shan's books where they wipe the memories or build the world anew or anything with a total happy ending. I am OK with a partial one.
April 7, 2016
I was so enraptured with this book that I could not put it down. Watching how the characters were separated but joining to the end was so much more than I expected.
The twists and turns about made me dizzy. Tough at one point I did kind of know who it was the why part I did not know.
I don't want to spoil the end for anyone so I will not even give a hint. I will only say how much I have enjoyed this series and would recommend it to anyone.
The twists and turns about made me dizzy. Tough at one point I did kind of know who it was the why part I did not know.
I don't want to spoil the end for anyone so I will not even give a hint. I will only say how much I have enjoyed this series and would recommend it to anyone.
February 12, 2016
Ummm original ideas or not
There is so much of other writers work in these books that it seems that they are a conglomeration of a number of other works. None of it seems original. Not sure if I will read any more of this writers works. Though I do admire him for self publishing.
There is so much of other writers work in these books that it seems that they are a conglomeration of a number of other works. None of it seems original. Not sure if I will read any more of this writers works. Though I do admire him for self publishing.
April 19, 2016
A revalation
I was intrigued by the full story. I am not giving any clues as to what the book is. I was engaged all the way through the story, and all I would say is didn't expect the ending I got. It may not have been the best ending from some points of view but I would strongly recommend that you persevere and you might learn.
I was intrigued by the full story. I am not giving any clues as to what the book is. I was engaged all the way through the story, and all I would say is didn't expect the ending I got. It may not have been the best ending from some points of view but I would strongly recommend that you persevere and you might learn.
May 24, 2016
Not worth it
There are so many wording errors, meaningless chapter breaks, and typographical errors that it makes the book unreadable. Plus tons of whimsical changes in the story that all get explained away in a couple of pages. I also believe the ending shows a lack of work and thought on the author's part, some may think it's wonderful and relevant, I don't.
There are so many wording errors, meaningless chapter breaks, and typographical errors that it makes the book unreadable. Plus tons of whimsical changes in the story that all get explained away in a couple of pages. I also believe the ending shows a lack of work and thought on the author's part, some may think it's wonderful and relevant, I don't.
August 8, 2016
It's over but feels let me it shouldn't be
This was the final book in this series. Eryn has moved on emotionally to her captor. Talon funds out there now he didn't really want to remember, and the series ends on a somewhat low note.
This was the final book in this series. Eryn has moved on emotionally to her captor. Talon funds out there now he didn't really want to remember, and the series ends on a somewhat low note.
March 5, 2016
This series was intriguing to say the least.
Love is a journey. To love and to lust...being able to decipher which is which. We all do things in the name of love...this series shows that love has no bounds.
Love is a journey. To love and to lust...being able to decipher which is which. We all do things in the name of love...this series shows that love has no bounds.
June 18, 2016
Great series
I enjoyed this series immensely and although the author explains her ending after the last page, I was a little disappointed with where she left things. No spoilers here. It's a fantastic journey full of heroes, magic and love and I highly recommend it to everyone.
I enjoyed this series immensely and although the author explains her ending after the last page, I was a little disappointed with where she left things. No spoilers here. It's a fantastic journey full of heroes, magic and love and I highly recommend it to everyone.
November 5, 2015
Great series
Loved this series twists n turns to the end. I find myself hoping that the author revisits this story n finishes the cliff hanger of an ending
Loved this series twists n turns to the end. I find myself hoping that the author revisits this story n finishes the cliff hanger of an ending
January 24, 2016
What's waste of time. Four books and then an ending negating every word of the whole story. Awful. Endings don't have to be happy, but they shouldn't flush the whole series down the crapper, either.
July 14, 2016
The End Broke me down... I was like .. Why? why do this... I loved the first 3 book and then you do this when I was looking for peace :-/
February 25, 2016
A terrific ending to an excellent fantasy series. Too many people are complaining about the ending. For me, it was poetic unexpected but the way it should be.
June 19, 2016
I hated the ending.
April 10, 2017
Wow, the final book will have you on the edge of your seat. Although I finished this days ago, I keep thinking back to this final story! I loved it one of my favorite!
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