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The Hunter Legacy #7
Hire a Hero
There's no such thing as a dull life for Jon Hunter. He's come to grips with being an Admiral. But why does someone want to keep him from becoming a Duke so badly, that collateral damage doesn’t matter? The Midgard war is over, the British coup behind him, but war comes in many forms. Life isn’t the same when you fly a desk, unless the desk comes under direct attack. When the dust settles, it takes time to get things done. There is a time to plan and wait, a time for covert deviousness, and a time to strike. In the midst of all else, Jon is confronted with a new journey, to somewhere no-one in their right mind would want to go. Actions have consequences, and Sectors have their own problems. What does a Sector Government do when the problem is beyond their immediate resources? They Hire a Hero!
The Hunter Legacy series: Part One:
1. Hero at Large
2. Hunted Hero Hunting
3. Send in the Hero
4. Make or Break the Hero
5. Hail thee Hero
End of Part 1
6. Burnside's Killer (An Interlude Novella between Parts 1 & 2)
Part Two:
Hire a Hero
8. Hero to the Rescue ***forthcoming***
The Hunter Legacy series: Part One:
1. Hero at Large
2. Hunted Hero Hunting
3. Send in the Hero
4. Make or Break the Hero
5. Hail thee Hero
End of Part 1
6. Burnside's Killer (An Interlude Novella between Parts 1 & 2)
Part Two:
Hire a Hero
8. Hero to the Rescue ***forthcoming***
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2015
317 people are currently reading
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Timothy Ellis
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#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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December 22, 2020This series is good but has some issues that could be fixed to make it really outstanding
First off the Author is using the story to educate people about Hinduism which in a fantasy of fictional story is unwanted by most readers and breaks the immersion of the story. Secondly the character progression is not happening for the older characters. Alison and most importantly the twins have pretty much been sidelined using the excuse of non fraternizing which security and mercenary firms even in the real-world do not practice this as strictly as the military. So the whole premise of that scenario is off base and is taking away from what could have added more dimension on a personal level to the main character. The author made a huge mistake by destroying the relationship with the young Queen, which was a very interesting development in the previous book and could have ended with her having to marry for political reasons and Hunter being hurt by it. Huge waste of bringing any real feeling to the story all through this. T
Thenhen there is the typos in every single book so far and one instance in the next book where he says Grace left the ship but was still sitting at the helm in the very next sentence. Also repetitive how the cats do exactly the same thing every time. The worst part is the mc talking to all the various deities from other religions besides just the Hindu gods. Frankly any talking to any gods like what is stated in this book usually comes with a straitjacket and a trip to a mental health facility. If these situations continue into further books I would be interested. This series was so good up until this book and even some parts of this one was fun to read. But the other amateurish writing errors and story telling should be fixed and this series could really shine.
First off the Author is using the story to educate people about Hinduism which in a fantasy of fictional story is unwanted by most readers and breaks the immersion of the story. Secondly the character progression is not happening for the older characters. Alison and most importantly the twins have pretty much been sidelined using the excuse of non fraternizing which security and mercenary firms even in the real-world do not practice this as strictly as the military. So the whole premise of that scenario is off base and is taking away from what could have added more dimension on a personal level to the main character. The author made a huge mistake by destroying the relationship with the young Queen, which was a very interesting development in the previous book and could have ended with her having to marry for political reasons and Hunter being hurt by it. Huge waste of bringing any real feeling to the story all through this. T
Thenhen there is the typos in every single book so far and one instance in the next book where he says Grace left the ship but was still sitting at the helm in the very next sentence. Also repetitive how the cats do exactly the same thing every time. The worst part is the mc talking to all the various deities from other religions besides just the Hindu gods. Frankly any talking to any gods like what is stated in this book usually comes with a straitjacket and a trip to a mental health facility. If these situations continue into further books I would be interested. This series was so good up until this book and even some parts of this one was fun to read. But the other amateurish writing errors and story telling should be fixed and this series could really shine.
March 22, 2017
Oh my....it never happened...
Kindle Unlimited ~ YAY!
Book 7 came close to TMI. So much going on. Add the detail and descriptions and I kind of glazed over a few times, but didn't quite hit tilt. For someone that's a real gamer or into all things physics, military, world building historical scenarios, and space opera, this part of the series would probably be a true delight to read.
I suspect the spiritual stuff got a bit wonky for a lot of people since it was kind of like a pinball rendition with lots showing up at once and then concepts being bounced around amongst it all. Came close to being a bit preachy a few times, but didn't actually get there. So no demerits for that.
Some consistent proofreading misses that probably really annoy some people. Possessive ('s) for plural, their for they're, etcetera. What happens in spellcheckers stays in spellcheckers?
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.
Kindle Unlimited ~ YAY!
Book 7 came close to TMI. So much going on. Add the detail and descriptions and I kind of glazed over a few times, but didn't quite hit tilt. For someone that's a real gamer or into all things physics, military, world building historical scenarios, and space opera, this part of the series would probably be a true delight to read.
I suspect the spiritual stuff got a bit wonky for a lot of people since it was kind of like a pinball rendition with lots showing up at once and then concepts being bounced around amongst it all. Came close to being a bit preachy a few times, but didn't actually get there. So no demerits for that.
Some consistent proofreading misses that probably really annoy some people. Possessive ('s) for plural, their for they're, etcetera. What happens in spellcheckers stays in spellcheckers?
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.
December 31, 2015
After reading and liking the first 6 books in the series, I was really irritated by this one. It started off with a bang, sucking you into the action and then it just went flat for many, many chapters. It picked up the pace again, but ... I would characterize this series as a poor man's Honor Harrington. David Weber seems much better researched and plausible. Also Weber lets his characters live out the story, Ellis tells the story. In the prior books of the series I was impressed with the author's ability to get me to suspend disbelief, this book did not live up to his record. I don't know if there was too much piled on top of each other, or if the author's odd bunny trails finally unraveled the thread. Still a good book to read.
September 10, 2021
Questionable?
The predominant themes continue to be adolescent in scope, with an unreasonable focus of beauty, especially naked females. Granted, I’ve never seen an interstellar starship, but the absurd focus on “spa baths” in a spaceship remains bizarre?
Some of the story threads are interesting and have some appeal, but the random odd couplings do nothing to enrich the story from my perspective. It does make reading go faster when I skip over all the juvenile pseudo-sexual interludes.
The predominant themes continue to be adolescent in scope, with an unreasonable focus of beauty, especially naked females. Granted, I’ve never seen an interstellar starship, but the absurd focus on “spa baths” in a spaceship remains bizarre?
Some of the story threads are interesting and have some appeal, but the random odd couplings do nothing to enrich the story from my perspective. It does make reading go faster when I skip over all the juvenile pseudo-sexual interludes.
February 6, 2019
The story continues
I've got to admit, I'm on a binge through this series, and this book continues it sufficiently that I'll read the next. It's been an hour or so since I finished it though, and I'm genuinely not quite sure what happened in this book and what was from the previous ones.
Jon continues to succeed, saved by religious figures from the tenth dimension when he mucks up, or just when they want him to fail. As a Christian, I was fairly uncomfortable with Jesus the Son of God sitting at a table alongside Buddha and Kali.
I've got to admit, I'm on a binge through this series, and this book continues it sufficiently that I'll read the next. It's been an hour or so since I finished it though, and I'm genuinely not quite sure what happened in this book and what was from the previous ones.
Jon continues to succeed, saved by religious figures from the tenth dimension when he mucks up, or just when they want him to fail. As a Christian, I was fairly uncomfortable with Jesus the Son of God sitting at a table alongside Buddha and Kali.
July 14, 2022
Start to get boring.
Hunter has zero character growth, all his actions are just rinse and repeat. The overall feel is just repetitive. The entire Grave subplot is sub par, I just do not like it.
Hunter has zero character growth, all his actions are just rinse and repeat. The overall feel is just repetitive. The entire Grave subplot is sub par, I just do not like it.
March 16, 2024
I am so loving this Series that I just keep picking up the next book and fall in. This is a Good writer that keeps readers amused and entertained. Narrator does a Great job with the characters and entire storyline.
April 11, 2025
Long jon
A really nice slow ambush with bait and switch. As usual the fight sequences are handling well as were the intelligence gathering sequences. Not sure about the addition of the romantic partner as it seems just a little disconnected.
A really nice slow ambush with bait and switch. As usual the fight sequences are handling well as were the intelligence gathering sequences. Not sure about the addition of the romantic partner as it seems just a little disconnected.
January 3, 2018
Wonderful series
This is a wonderful military space opera with plenty of space battles and dogfights of space ships. The characters are great and funny.
This is a wonderful military space opera with plenty of space battles and dogfights of space ships. The characters are great and funny.
June 6, 2018
Great!
Great big plot, awesome story, lots of space battles, incredible starships... another very good book! I’ll start on the next one right now!
Great big plot, awesome story, lots of space battles, incredible starships... another very good book! I’ll start on the next one right now!
September 23, 2019
I loved ALL of the original Hunter Legacy books with Jon, Jane, and the girls!
August 4, 2021
Good
Another good book in the series with what you have come to expect from the author, action, humour and plot.
Another good book in the series with what you have come to expect from the author, action, humour and plot.
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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!
April 24, 2024
very interesting
Good story. I love the surprises the primary character drops on everyone…especially the bad guys… also glad to see lost sheep come home
Good story. I love the surprises the primary character drops on everyone…especially the bad guys… also glad to see lost sheep come home
January 16, 2025
Oops look the other way
This plot had a lot of turns and O my gosh I didn't see that coming ! Very good ,enjoyable reading .
This plot had a lot of turns and O my gosh I didn't see that coming ! Very good ,enjoyable reading .
December 3, 2018
Another outstanding performance
I cannot believe book seven is as good as the rest. What a great story, with outstanding characters, especially Jon and the twins. I just wish that the author would have Jon get a steady girlfriend or girlfriends. He needs one. Can't wait till book eight. Wish we could preorder. Keep up the good work.
I cannot believe book seven is as good as the rest. What a great story, with outstanding characters, especially Jon and the twins. I just wish that the author would have Jon get a steady girlfriend or girlfriends. He needs one. Can't wait till book eight. Wish we could preorder. Keep up the good work.
December 10, 2015
Good book
While there are some sections I would like to see have more detail, having the worst problem be minor pacing issues leaves a well off book.
While there are some sections I would like to see have more detail, having the worst problem be minor pacing issues leaves a well off book.
December 14, 2015
Another entertaining episode in the series.
December 19, 2015
All nighter
Cool, great read, couldn't put the series down. Seriously can't wait to get the next book in the series. Thank u for a great read.
Cool, great read, couldn't put the series down. Seriously can't wait to get the next book in the series. Thank u for a great read.
December 22, 2015
Another one down
Ok, so As with all of these, I cannot wait for the next one. It will be a sad day when I read the last one. Thx for the adventure.
Ok, so As with all of these, I cannot wait for the next one. It will be a sad day when I read the last one. Thx for the adventure.
January 22, 2016
Another Super Hero
Funny how hunter is accepted as normal to the rest of the one. Where is he reaa lly from. Lots of questions still to be answered.
Funny how hunter is accepted as normal to the rest of the one. Where is he reaa lly from. Lots of questions still to be answered.
March 1, 2016
Good read
Entertaining story line with lots of action similar to the old space opera with a little bit of honor harrington
Entertaining story line with lots of action similar to the old space opera with a little bit of honor harrington
March 19, 2016
Another Great Read
Another great book in the series, where we get to see even more of the "universe" and the pirates that prey there. And then how they don't.
Another great book in the series, where we get to see even more of the "universe" and the pirates that prey there. And then how they don't.
April 3, 2017
In this book Jon is finally getting around to tracking down his arch enemy, unfortunately the author keeps trying to keep the tension by telling the reader they know who he is but I’m not going to tell you. Doing this once is probably OK, but he keeps doing it, sadly it doesn’t help that the identity has been obvious since the second book. Fortunately there are enough twists to still make the story worth reading.
April 6, 2017
Duke Jon Strikes
Jon Hunter and crew build the Duchy of Hunters Run and take on more pirates. They figure out who the master criminal is that has tried so many times to kill Jon. I like the humor, characters and story. Grace is back in the picture but still trys to avoid Jon. Will Grace realize that she is safer around Jon than running away? Will Jon and Grace get back together and further their relationship? I look forward to the next book.
Jon Hunter and crew build the Duchy of Hunters Run and take on more pirates. They figure out who the master criminal is that has tried so many times to kill Jon. I like the humor, characters and story. Grace is back in the picture but still trys to avoid Jon. Will Grace realize that she is safer around Jon than running away? Will Jon and Grace get back together and further their relationship? I look forward to the next book.
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