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The Hunter Legacy #5
Hail the Hero
What could possibly go wrong with accepting an invitation from an ally? As the war comes to an end, Jonathon Hunter sees the good and bad sides to being considered the hero, but which is which? All he wants to do is go home, but home isn’t any closer than it was a month ago, and this time, he's going the long way around. A hero's work is never done, and with the stakes never being higher before, just how much paranoia is not enough? The impossible can be done immediately, but for miracles, you need to Hail the Hero. The Hunter Imperium Universe Is best read in this The Hunter Legacy Hero at Large Hunted Hero Hunting Send in the Hero Make or Break the Hero Hail the Hero Burnside's Killer Hire a Hero Jane's Christmas Hero to the Rescue Hero at the Gates The Long Road to Gaia Home is Where the Hero Is Hero in Darkness Hero to the End A.I. Destiny Admiral of Gaia Kingdom of Hunter's Run Snark's Quest Destiny Stone Talisman of Tomorrow Leader of Sector Ten The Spacemage Chronicle Yesterday's Spacemage Today's Spacemage Tomorrow's Spacemage The Hunter Imperium Crossover Hunter's Terminus Reaper's Crossroad Blind into the Breach Legend of Dreamwalker Imperium Knight Chaos Rising Imperator Midshipman Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 1) Ensign Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 2) Rogue Unit Lieutenant Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 3) Lieutenant Commander Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 4) Commander Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 5) *Forthcoming* Fleet Captain Spacemage (Imperium Spacemage 6) *Forthcoming* The Hunter Imperium Universe Series in the order The Hunter Legacy A.I. Destiny The Spacemage Chronicle The Hunter Imperium Imperium Spacemage
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2015
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About the author
Timothy Ellis
148 books223 followers#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical SFF/Cyberpunk 2023
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#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
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#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
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#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
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November 7, 2018
Can't Read Them Fast ENOUGH
I fell in Love with this Series with the First book. Their action packed, witty, abit Snarky at times, but it all makes for a Great read. I have my own thoughts on who is trying to Kill Jon and the Team. It's not pirates and I only think the original ones were paid as were alot he took out. I'll be interested if I'm right, spoiler alert it goes back to him being offered a job privately to take out people on a list of a Very Rich man.
I fell in Love with this Series with the First book. Their action packed, witty, abit Snarky at times, but it all makes for a Great read. I have my own thoughts on who is trying to Kill Jon and the Team. It's not pirates and I only think the original ones were paid as were alot he took out. I'll be interested if I'm right, spoiler alert it goes back to him being offered a job privately to take out people on a list of a Very Rich man.
August 31, 2021
Not Quite What I Expected
While much of the storyline remains the same as the previous installments, parts of this one have degenerated into a male adolescent sexual fantasy. Lots of scantily clad young nubile women - just classic teenaged male fantasy. For me it makes the story less than it could be.
While much of the storyline remains the same as the previous installments, parts of this one have degenerated into a male adolescent sexual fantasy. Lots of scantily clad young nubile women - just classic teenaged male fantasy. For me it makes the story less than it could be.
November 20, 2023
This is a upbeat Military space story, even though the author wrote more sexual scenes in this book then the previous books. Quite unbelievable raising up in rank in such a short period of time, but a feel good type of book for entertainment value. Narrator once again does Great work with the characters and Storyline.
May 8, 2017
Love it
I have really enjoyed reading this book again. Enough time has passed that I only remember some parts of the series. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
I have really enjoyed reading this book again. Enough time has passed that I only remember some parts of the series. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
June 3, 2018
Great!
Awesome book with great characters, awesome story, great plot developing since book one! Lots of great action scenes... Great book!
Awesome book with great characters, awesome story, great plot developing since book one! Lots of great action scenes... Great book!
March 9, 2021
Better than the previous two books. The hero actually had to overcome some setbacks.
May 16, 2021
Fun Space Opera Series.
Good fun space opera. Early RAH? A series to save
the galaxy then starts again. Young hero learning his trade with AI help and a team.
Good fun space opera. Early RAH? A series to save
the galaxy then starts again. Young hero learning his trade with AI help and a team.
July 31, 2021
Good
Still enjoying the characters and action, interesting story. All in all another good book added to the series. Onto the next book.
Still enjoying the characters and action, interesting story. All in all another good book added to the series. Onto the next book.
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December 10, 2021Excellent
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
March 22, 2017
4 stars to 1 star because if you read to the end, there's a reset to an alternate timeline path where none of the characters or events existed. So all of this is irrelevant, including my original review.
June 2, 2016
I have been hooked since the first book, Timothy man great job. The story you tell is really great and unlike many other series in sci-fi they all focus on the technology and try to explain it. but in your books you focus on the characters and the story. In Hail the hero Jon should just have stayed in the hospital bed. But nope he had to go on and get some medals save a queen and crash a few ships. Throughout the whole series I have enjoyed the character progression. We started off with 2 bodyguards from the military transport he saved and now it has developed into a giant great story that anyone who appreciates good sci-fi can like. All in all Timothy keep writing you're great at it and tons of people like it good luck.
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November 8, 2015
Okay, I know that I am not necessarily the target audience for this book, but I have to say I really enjoyed it. The science is a bit (to say the least) fanciful and the story puts me in mind of the musing of a young man daydreaming about being a hero (always saving the day, always accepted, always getting the medals, and of course, always getting the girl); but who cares. The writing is good, the storyline is interesting, the action is just right, and most importantly, the characters are people to love or hate. This book an entertaining escape, pure and simple. I read all (5 at the time) books in a row and look forward to seeing more in the future.
September 23, 2019
Like All the books in this series, it was excellent story line. This is one of those series I will read over and over. I loved ALL of the original Hunter Legacy books with Jon, Jane, and the girls!
But, needs some editing (notes).
But, needs some editing (notes).
September 27, 2015
I Love This Series
This book and the previous 4 are really entertaining reads. The author doesn't get caught up in the science, (.2c and such) rather he focuses on the story and the characters. Reminds me of early Andre Norton. I totally enjoyed all of the books in the series, added the author to my Amazon Follow list, and am eager for the next, it what I hope are a large number of future episodes.
This book and the previous 4 are really entertaining reads. The author doesn't get caught up in the science, (.2c and such) rather he focuses on the story and the characters. Reminds me of early Andre Norton. I totally enjoyed all of the books in the series, added the author to my Amazon Follow list, and am eager for the next, it what I hope are a large number of future episodes.
February 1, 2018
Another Five Star Rating
I don't know how he does it, but every book he writes is outstanding and the plot very believable. I love the main characters, especially Jon and the girls. I cannot wait until book six is out. HURRY UP!
I don't know how he does it, but every book he writes is outstanding and the plot very believable. I love the main characters, especially Jon and the girls. I cannot wait until book six is out. HURRY UP!
October 9, 2015
Another Great Installment
If you like the series so far, you definitely need to pick up this new installment. Each book has been a very nice read, and I'm interested to see where it's going. The story is good, the editing is very good, and the ideas are fresh. Recommended!
If you like the series so far, you definitely need to pick up this new installment. Each book has been a very nice read, and I'm interested to see where it's going. The story is good, the editing is very good, and the ideas are fresh. Recommended!
September 20, 2015
Another good one
Every man's fantasy keeps on rolling. The mystery keeps building. Timothy needs to write faster. I dutifully await the next instalment. Thx
Every man's fantasy keeps on rolling. The mystery keeps building. Timothy needs to write faster. I dutifully await the next instalment. Thx
October 23, 2015
Fun
Easy read ,good plot. Liked the way our hero backed into things and his way out of them. Want to read the next .
Easy read ,good plot. Liked the way our hero backed into things and his way out of them. Want to read the next .
December 31, 2015
A decent 5th book in the series. Fans of Honor Harrington should enjoy it.
April 2, 2017
Even though it is beginning to strain my ability to ‘suspend disbelief’ I am still enjoying this series. I am still not sure about the introduction of deities, but did like the escapades with Queen Liz as a change from the A-Team girls.
April 3, 2017
The Hunter of Prophecy Strikes
Jon Hunter alternating kicks arse and gains new bruises. I like the humor, characters, story and great action. The military science and spirituality are intriguing. The war is over and Jon adds to his fleet, holdings, and power. However, his enemies still come after him. Mystical aspects of the series manifest throughout the story. I look forward to the next book.
Jon Hunter alternating kicks arse and gains new bruises. I like the humor, characters, story and great action. The military science and spirituality are intriguing. The war is over and Jon adds to his fleet, holdings, and power. However, his enemies still come after him. Mystical aspects of the series manifest throughout the story. I look forward to the next book.
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