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Odyssey One #5
Warrior King
Battle-weary after a desperate fight to save Earth from the Drasin alien onslaught, Confederation Captain Eric Weston is tasked with a perilous new mission. He and the crew of the Odysseus must hunt down those who unleashed the hellish attack on his homeworld and that of Earth’s Priminae allies.
But the situation turns dire when they catch sight of a ship belonging to the mysterious beings who orchestrate the fearsome Drasin’s depredations. This powerful Empire, it seems, has two primary to conquer new worlds and settle old scores. Weston’s ultimate keep humanity from becoming collateral damage as the Drasin war expands to engulf the galaxy.
But the situation turns dire when they catch sight of a ship belonging to the mysterious beings who orchestrate the fearsome Drasin’s depredations. This powerful Empire, it seems, has two primary to conquer new worlds and settle old scores. Weston’s ultimate keep humanity from becoming collateral damage as the Drasin war expands to engulf the galaxy.
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First published July 19, 2016
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February 9, 2017
Make no mistake, this is a start of a new chapter in the Space Opera, featuring aliens that are slightly closer to humanity than the ones we've run into, yet.
It certainly makes for a more even challenge, even if we're up against an Empire, the sworn enemies of the hugely advanced "Oathers" of whom we've already been introduced, helped enormously, and have, in return, been helped as much.
It's good to have friends. Unfortunately for us, that means all future conflicts are shared, too, right?
Ah, but the enemy makes no fine distinctions. It's all pew pew without parley, alas. It annoys me a bit, but truly, any enemy that employs such horrible tactics as we've already seen, on such enormous scales, likely has no interest in talk anyway.
So even if I am a bit annoyed with the enemy reveal, it washes away pretty cleanly because all the action, the tactics, the creative use of the known science, (and especially the great characters,) pretty much makes up for everything.
...For Currie writes great drama. :) No matter what happens, I'm having a great time and I'm fully invested in the tradition of Space War. I can read these all day long. :)
Pew Pew! Love the cameo for Thieves, too! Let's bring on the bigger and badder conflicts!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
It certainly makes for a more even challenge, even if we're up against an Empire, the sworn enemies of the hugely advanced "Oathers" of whom we've already been introduced, helped enormously, and have, in return, been helped as much.
It's good to have friends. Unfortunately for us, that means all future conflicts are shared, too, right?
Ah, but the enemy makes no fine distinctions. It's all pew pew without parley, alas. It annoys me a bit, but truly, any enemy that employs such horrible tactics as we've already seen, on such enormous scales, likely has no interest in talk anyway.
So even if I am a bit annoyed with the enemy reveal, it washes away pretty cleanly because all the action, the tactics, the creative use of the known science, (and especially the great characters,) pretty much makes up for everything.
...For Currie writes great drama. :) No matter what happens, I'm having a great time and I'm fully invested in the tradition of Space War. I can read these all day long. :)
Pew Pew! Love the cameo for Thieves, too! Let's bring on the bigger and badder conflicts!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
February 27, 2020
*** 4.55 ***
This series is a true military hard sci-fi and I am enjoying it way more than I should, probably... The last two books and this one have been each dedicated to a space battle, but the attention on the two different cultures technologies and their blending is fascinating to me and the way the battles are written is nail biting, adrenaline pumping, "hurray" inducing non stop action, still giving us enough hints as to the character of our heroes.
I know it is not a pure 5 star read, but the level of enjoyment I am getting from it is definitely worth the full rating!
This series is a true military hard sci-fi and I am enjoying it way more than I should, probably... The last two books and this one have been each dedicated to a space battle, but the attention on the two different cultures technologies and their blending is fascinating to me and the way the battles are written is nail biting, adrenaline pumping, "hurray" inducing non stop action, still giving us enough hints as to the character of our heroes.
I know it is not a pure 5 star read, but the level of enjoyment I am getting from it is definitely worth the full rating!
June 17, 2016
As one of the most famous pilots of any starship once said: Oh myyy!
It has been a relatively long time since I've been reading about this universe and I had almost forgotten or at least underestimated just HOW MUCH I love it and, thus, missed it!
Evan Currie's writing style is full of well-researched / believable tech information while never boring. The space battles are amongst the best I can possibly imagine and even if you can already deduce who will live and who will die, you still find yourself at the edge of your seat! THAT takes serious skill.
The story, simply put, starts shortly after we (Earth) survived the Drasin attack. In the spin-off novel, the Autolycus has been sent on a recon mission that is basically parallel to the first part of this book. Cpt. Eric Weston gets a new ship and a new mission but much as before, he can't take 3 steps without the proverbial shit hitting the fan again. Not that any fan will mind, I'm sure. But this time it's more than just reaction to an assault - it's also about information. And although there are only hints (hopefully because there are many wonderful books to come), it is enough to wet the reader's appetite profoundly.
The characters, again, were very vivid. The only weird thing is that up until now, I was always very much touched by every single fate. It was personal. This time it didn't affect me that much. Maybe because, much like Weston himself, I will need some time to adjust to the new crew and ship since I'm still hung up on the Odyssey and the reader doesn't get to know that many crew members personally.
Also, I still need to get a better mental image of what the Heroics look like. I never had that problem with the Rogues or the Odyssey but the sheer scale of these new ships ...
What I did like tremendously was ! That and the fact that the Archangel pilots can now steer the much larger battle cruisers with the NICS. Really cool and almost making up for there not being a fighter squadron any more.
So, overall, definitely one of the best books in the series so far and the universe that was just opened up to us as well as all the historical and mythological hints were fantastic! The action was breathtaking and fun! Full recommendation.
P.S.: I received this ARC from netgalley ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.
It has been a relatively long time since I've been reading about this universe and I had almost forgotten or at least underestimated just HOW MUCH I love it and, thus, missed it!
Evan Currie's writing style is full of well-researched / believable tech information while never boring. The space battles are amongst the best I can possibly imagine and even if you can already deduce who will live and who will die, you still find yourself at the edge of your seat! THAT takes serious skill.
The story, simply put, starts shortly after we (Earth) survived the Drasin attack. In the spin-off novel, the Autolycus has been sent on a recon mission that is basically parallel to the first part of this book. Cpt. Eric Weston gets a new ship and a new mission but much as before, he can't take 3 steps without the proverbial shit hitting the fan again. Not that any fan will mind, I'm sure. But this time it's more than just reaction to an assault - it's also about information. And although there are only hints (hopefully because there are many wonderful books to come), it is enough to wet the reader's appetite profoundly.
The characters, again, were very vivid. The only weird thing is that up until now, I was always very much touched by every single fate. It was personal. This time it didn't affect me that much. Maybe because, much like Weston himself, I will need some time to adjust to the new crew and ship since I'm still hung up on the Odyssey and the reader doesn't get to know that many crew members personally.
Also, I still need to get a better mental image of what the Heroics look like. I never had that problem with the Rogues or the Odyssey but the sheer scale of these new ships ...
What I did like tremendously was ! That and the fact that the Archangel pilots can now steer the much larger battle cruisers with the NICS. Really cool and almost making up for there not being a fighter squadron any more.
So, overall, definitely one of the best books in the series so far and the universe that was just opened up to us as well as all the historical and mythological hints were fantastic! The action was breathtaking and fun! Full recommendation.
P.S.: I received this ARC from netgalley ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2016
this series is one of the best Military space opera i have ever read
March 22, 2022
The fifth installment in the series is fun, but moving into pure brain candy territory. Earth has survived the onslaught of the Drasin swarm and now how new huge battleships that combine Primie and Terran tech, plus a new class of starships of primarily Terran tech; smaller, but stealthy, but still packing a punch. Captain Eric Weston, now Commodore Weston, is chosen to lead a task force to get information about where the Drasin came from, and more specifically, the people that sent them in the first place.
The mystery people, e.g., the Empire, are the ones the Primie broke from ages ago (70,000 years or so) and established their own colonies. Known in the Empire as 'Oathers', it seems like the Primie have found their old enemy. Warrior King, a reference to Weston's new ship the Odysseus heads out and finds a scout from the Empire, and yes, a rather lengthy battle ensues. This is just a precursor, however, of a longer battle that comes next...
Currie does space battles well, and that is really the substance of this book. The author also has a sense of humor, dropping little hints and references along the way for scifi fans, like no self respecting scifi fan would see Gaia, the 'Earth spirit', as anything less than fantasy (true by the way!).
This seems more like a new trilogy than an extension of the series, as Weston now has a big ass battle cruiser and some serious support. His former fighter squadron now pilots the big battle cruisers with their special integrated tech and they are loaded for bear. The big question, however, is how big the Empire really is. Earth still has only a handful of ships and their allies not that many more. Yes, both have geared up production, but will they have time to really man a fleet before the Empire finds them? Fun stuff, but really a popcorn read all the way. 3 stars!!
The mystery people, e.g., the Empire, are the ones the Primie broke from ages ago (70,000 years or so) and established their own colonies. Known in the Empire as 'Oathers', it seems like the Primie have found their old enemy. Warrior King, a reference to Weston's new ship the Odysseus heads out and finds a scout from the Empire, and yes, a rather lengthy battle ensues. This is just a precursor, however, of a longer battle that comes next...
Currie does space battles well, and that is really the substance of this book. The author also has a sense of humor, dropping little hints and references along the way for scifi fans, like no self respecting scifi fan would see Gaia, the 'Earth spirit', as anything less than fantasy (true by the way!).
This seems more like a new trilogy than an extension of the series, as Weston now has a big ass battle cruiser and some serious support. His former fighter squadron now pilots the big battle cruisers with their special integrated tech and they are loaded for bear. The big question, however, is how big the Empire really is. Earth still has only a handful of ships and their allies not that many more. Yes, both have geared up production, but will they have time to really man a fleet before the Empire finds them? Fun stuff, but really a popcorn read all the way. 3 stars!!
September 5, 2019
Very good, these books are getting better and better!
October 18, 2017
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Currie's wonderful pulp sci fi series begins a new story arc as the Drasin Earth Invasaion finished the Odyssey One story with its precipitous fall in battle. Now, a new "heroic" class of Earth/Priminae spaceships are changing the battles in new and different ways. Captain Weston and his crew survived to be transferred to the Odysseus - and together they begin new adventures focusing on finding the civilization who unleashed the biological weapon known as the Drasin on Earth and Priminae worlds.Weston, Steph, Mila, and new crew (including a new first officer) embark on a new mission: to track down the people holding the Drasin leash. Thanks to information learned from the Autolycus in the King of Thieves book, Weston has new information and new space to explore. But as with all his missions, he's going to stumble into a mess and it will take all the crew's wits to get out on the other side and survive.
I really like that we are going in a new direction now that the Priminae and Earth have a new fleet of ships and with a new nemesis. We don't see the Drasin now - it's all human-types vs human-types as Weston has a strong reason to want to find the people who sent the Drasin to destroy Earth. But new questions about the Priminae were raised - especially why they have no history of cultural development and appear to have just appeared fully formed. There may be more secrets that Earth will need to know about their allies - IF their allies even know the answers themselves.
Once again we have a fun crew of personalities. Currie takes his time now and it is obvious he is correcting physics and spacial warfare mistakes along the way. I was reminded a lot of Jack Campbell novels as soon as terms such as "relativistic" was being thrown around. And while I love the Campbell books as well, I think Currie always delivers a more diverse and interesting set of characters. Where Campbell's Lost Fleet focuses on battles, Currie keeps the focus on personalities.
I listened to the audible version and the new narrator just didn't do the story justice in my mind. From aliens having 'luck o the Irish' cliche accents to Weston sounding like he was 70 years old, I really did not enjoy the narration. This is better left for a read than a listen.
June 29, 2018
Captain Weston has a new mission aboard the Odysseus - start searching for the group that held the Drasin's leashes. It doesn't take long for him to find one of their ships and a brief battle follows. The aftermath gives Weston some answers to the questions he has been debating regarding the group, but it also leads to more questions. One thing is certain though, these "Imperials" are not interested in peace.
We got a little taste of the Imperial POV in one of the previous books, but we get a lot more of it in this book. It sets up at least one, possibly two Imperial characters to be the main opponents for Weston in future battles. There are a lot of questions still unanswered about these new enemies, but we've been given a solid introduction. There were a few plotlines that didn't progress much in this book - like the origins of the entities known as Central and Gaia, and whatever it is that sparking to life within the ship's engines - but, there was still enough action to make the book entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next one as it promises a focus on what is in the ship's engine.
We got a little taste of the Imperial POV in one of the previous books, but we get a lot more of it in this book. It sets up at least one, possibly two Imperial characters to be the main opponents for Weston in future battles. There are a lot of questions still unanswered about these new enemies, but we've been given a solid introduction. There were a few plotlines that didn't progress much in this book - like the origins of the entities known as Central and Gaia, and whatever it is that sparking to life within the ship's engines - but, there was still enough action to make the book entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next one as it promises a focus on what is in the ship's engine.
February 8, 2017
I think this series is going to take an eternity to come to fruition, which might be okay but I doubt it.
I listen to the audio book versions of this series and really enjoyed the first 3. The 4th book had a different narrator and once I dialed up the speed so I got the words and not the acting, that book was much easier to get through. This time I had to dial the speed up even more as the narration wasn't what I was hopping for in quality. Having qualified my opinion being based on the audio book version here is why I think the story is going to drag on forever:
While progress was made in the over arching effects of the Oathers/Breakers/Others story line the number of significant events in this book numbered 2. That's right 2 engagements between the various factions that appeared to matter, this extremely small amount of interaction also meant an extremely small amount of progress in the story.
The first engagement was roughly 3 hours (aprox 100-150 pages) in length by itself and a very slow highly detailed encounter which probably could have been just as informative and more enjoyable if it was just a bit more speedy, I think the exposition was the real slow down in that encounter because events couldn't happen without multiple lines of stuff that didn't feel like it fit in that moment being read out to me, the listener.
The second engagement wasn't nearly as long nor as interesting or detailed which was somewhat of a let down since it is clear that a war is building.
Some story lines I really care about were left hanging in this book, namely the interactions of Central and Gaia; I'm personally very curious how those are going to play out.
This particular book ends on an extreme cliff hanger (as have the previous books); this might be the only thing that will have me continue on in the series, which I think is a cheap trick on the part of the story teller (especially when the next installment could be years away).
I listen to the audio book versions of this series and really enjoyed the first 3. The 4th book had a different narrator and once I dialed up the speed so I got the words and not the acting, that book was much easier to get through. This time I had to dial the speed up even more as the narration wasn't what I was hopping for in quality. Having qualified my opinion being based on the audio book version here is why I think the story is going to drag on forever:
While progress was made in the over arching effects of the Oathers/Breakers/Others story line the number of significant events in this book numbered 2. That's right 2 engagements between the various factions that appeared to matter, this extremely small amount of interaction also meant an extremely small amount of progress in the story.
The first engagement was roughly 3 hours (aprox 100-150 pages) in length by itself and a very slow highly detailed encounter which probably could have been just as informative and more enjoyable if it was just a bit more speedy, I think the exposition was the real slow down in that encounter because events couldn't happen without multiple lines of stuff that didn't feel like it fit in that moment being read out to me, the listener.
The second engagement wasn't nearly as long nor as interesting or detailed which was somewhat of a let down since it is clear that a war is building.
Some story lines I really care about were left hanging in this book, namely the interactions of Central and Gaia; I'm personally very curious how those are going to play out.
This particular book ends on an extreme cliff hanger (as have the previous books); this might be the only thing that will have me continue on in the series, which I think is a cheap trick on the part of the story teller (especially when the next installment could be years away).
October 29, 2021
"Revenge is for the weak and lost. We serve a higher calling."
I freaking LOVE this series. Currie does such a good job with the action and story that these books zip along at a breakneck pace and I'm here for it.
Plot: Earth has survived the Drasin invasion (hey, that rhymes!) but only barely. Now with the help of their new allies, the Priminae, Captain Weston sets out on a mission to find out who sent them after us in the first place. We also get to see the story from the side of the evil Empire (the jerks who sent the Drasin) and their hunt for Weston. It's a fantastic start to next arc in the story and I can't wait for the next volume.
I freaking LOVE this series. Currie does such a good job with the action and story that these books zip along at a breakneck pace and I'm here for it.
Plot: Earth has survived the Drasin invasion (hey, that rhymes!) but only barely. Now with the help of their new allies, the Priminae, Captain Weston sets out on a mission to find out who sent them after us in the first place. We also get to see the story from the side of the evil Empire (the jerks who sent the Drasin) and their hunt for Weston. It's a fantastic start to next arc in the story and I can't wait for the next volume.
February 29, 2020
These books just keep getting consistently better and better... glad I rode out the rough patches, early on...
May 9, 2022
Guns, guns, guns!
If you've gotten this far in the series, you know what you're getting. This is our main character once again being put on the sharp end of the stick to poke the ancient enemy and does not disappoint. Good combat with a supporting cast you know, and some smart enemies instead of the mindless swarm.
What dropped this a star was the author seemed to forget he established the "rods from God" in the first fight. I had to check back to see that he (briefly) mentioned why the t-cannons weren't used, and later on, in a much more satisfying way, but it was a little annoying when we had already established the standoff firepower that they provided in a fight.
A major annoyance, but the rest of the book sailed through without complaint.
If you've gotten this far in the series, you know what you're getting. This is our main character once again being put on the sharp end of the stick to poke the ancient enemy and does not disappoint. Good combat with a supporting cast you know, and some smart enemies instead of the mindless swarm.
What dropped this a star was the author seemed to forget he established the "rods from God" in the first fight. I had to check back to see that he (briefly) mentioned why the t-cannons weren't used, and later on, in a much more satisfying way, but it was a little annoying when we had already established the standoff firepower that they provided in a fight.
A major annoyance, but the rest of the book sailed through without complaint.
February 25, 2020
Notes:
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
#5 ended up being the transition piece we were all expecting. Lots of great things were added to current information pool in the first half and the last half is getting ready for whatever is going to kaboom in #6.
October 4, 2017
A new war begins
There is a new player on the field, they have fired the first shots but they will not be the last.
There is a new player on the field, they have fired the first shots but they will not be the last.
December 12, 2017
Evan Currie is an author that sits fairly high on my list of favorite authors. His Odyssey One and Hayden War Cycle series are definitely two of my favorite military science fiction series.
Warrior King is more or less picking up where the previous book left off. Humanity is in full rebuild after the Drasin invasion and now they are combining Priminae and Human technologies to build some kick-ass hardware. They might not be flying around in the biggest baddest ships in the universe but the bad guys are about to get some nasty surprises nonetheless.
Speaking of the bad guys, we have some new ones coming up in this book. Well new from a human perspective at least. This brings me to something l really like with this book. Not only Eric but also the human leadership realizes that there is only one way to deal with the Drasin threat . . . extermination! So Eric is more or less given carte blanche to do just that. No moral preaching, whining or political nonsense. Just go out there , find some bugs and stomp on them!
Sounds like a pretty straightforward story right? Go out there and do some pest control. Well luckily the story is a little bit more complex than that. Our new foes are perhaps not as totally new as one might believe at first and the Priminae might have a skeleton or two hidden in the wardrobe.
Having said that a good part of the book is dedicated to space combat. The story alternate quite a lot between the human view and the new main adversaries. l quite liked this since it meant that we both got quite a bit of background and also a firsthand view when our side proved not to be quite the pushover that the other side expected.
Evan Currie generally writes well and this book is no exception. It was a pleasure to follow Captain Weston again as well as the other characters again.
I would say that this book has opened up a new chapter in the Odyssey One overall story and this first glimpse definitely gives me a taste for more.
Warrior King is more or less picking up where the previous book left off. Humanity is in full rebuild after the Drasin invasion and now they are combining Priminae and Human technologies to build some kick-ass hardware. They might not be flying around in the biggest baddest ships in the universe but the bad guys are about to get some nasty surprises nonetheless.
Speaking of the bad guys, we have some new ones coming up in this book. Well new from a human perspective at least. This brings me to something l really like with this book. Not only Eric but also the human leadership realizes that there is only one way to deal with the Drasin threat . . . extermination! So Eric is more or less given carte blanche to do just that. No moral preaching, whining or political nonsense. Just go out there , find some bugs and stomp on them!
Sounds like a pretty straightforward story right? Go out there and do some pest control. Well luckily the story is a little bit more complex than that. Our new foes are perhaps not as totally new as one might believe at first and the Priminae might have a skeleton or two hidden in the wardrobe.
Having said that a good part of the book is dedicated to space combat. The story alternate quite a lot between the human view and the new main adversaries. l quite liked this since it meant that we both got quite a bit of background and also a firsthand view when our side proved not to be quite the pushover that the other side expected.
Evan Currie generally writes well and this book is no exception. It was a pleasure to follow Captain Weston again as well as the other characters again.
I would say that this book has opened up a new chapter in the Odyssey One overall story and this first glimpse definitely gives me a taste for more.
July 7, 2016
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
Not having read the previous books in the series I worried how I would get on with this.
I need not have worried. I was grabbed from the first page. This is a brilliant space opera and i will be reading all the series now.
Not having read the previous books in the series I worried how I would get on with this.
I need not have worried. I was grabbed from the first page. This is a brilliant space opera and i will be reading all the series now.
July 20, 2016
Only one question...
When's the next biok coming, Evan?
A thoroughly enjoyable read. It warrants a second reading....
Good plot, and the science speculations are fun. Time for me to reread Alcubiere's work...
When's the next biok coming, Evan?
A thoroughly enjoyable read. It warrants a second reading....
Good plot, and the science speculations are fun. Time for me to reread Alcubiere's work...
July 19, 2016
Not the strongest in the series. Raised more questions then it gave answers but an enjoyable read none the less.
July 19, 2016
Too short
Good book. Just as I was starting to get to the edge of my seat, the book was over.
Have to wait some more!
Good book. Just as I was starting to get to the edge of my seat, the book was over.
Have to wait some more!
September 18, 2023
Challenging, dark, emotional, hopeful, inspiring,
mysterious, reflective, sad, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5 ⭐
This is by far the best book in the series (Odyssey One) so far (with two books to go).
I was wrong about the Priminae, they are NOT the bad guys. It looks like in their distant past (thousands and thousands of years ago, possibly 10s to 100s) they broke off from a group...that they called the Oathers. It is in their Legends, but it seems that this mythical foe is REAL and in their path, at the moment.
The Empire is RUTHLESS, for if they used the Drasin (on a leash), they are as bad as you can get/be.
Our favourites, Weston, Milla, Steph, Tanner, Gracean, and others all had their heroic moments. This was a story about CQB (close quarter battles) and it was done so perfectly. I was immersed into the story so much, I couldn't put the book down. Loved it.
The enemy is starting to become known, which is cool...for the upcoming two books will show their enemies' strengths and weaknesses. The upcoming battle is going to be even MORE than this small scrimmage. Our protagonists know of their Imperial structure, but they do NOT know their size (though they suspect it) or why would they have fled the battle at the point where they could've won outright?
Fist pumping action and great individuals moments of heroics. Loved it.
mysterious, reflective, sad, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5 ⭐
This is by far the best book in the series (Odyssey One) so far (with two books to go).
I was wrong about the Priminae, they are NOT the bad guys. It looks like in their distant past (thousands and thousands of years ago, possibly 10s to 100s) they broke off from a group...that they called the Oathers. It is in their Legends, but it seems that this mythical foe is REAL and in their path, at the moment.
The Empire is RUTHLESS, for if they used the Drasin (on a leash), they are as bad as you can get/be.
Our favourites, Weston, Milla, Steph, Tanner, Gracean, and others all had their heroic moments. This was a story about CQB (close quarter battles) and it was done so perfectly. I was immersed into the story so much, I couldn't put the book down. Loved it.
The enemy is starting to become known, which is cool...for the upcoming two books will show their enemies' strengths and weaknesses. The upcoming battle is going to be even MORE than this small scrimmage. Our protagonists know of their Imperial structure, but they do NOT know their size (though they suspect it) or why would they have fled the battle at the point where they could've won outright?
Fist pumping action and great individuals moments of heroics. Loved it.
January 18, 2020
While I am enjoying the series as a whole I think the author sometimes forgets plot points from previous books.
Spoilers.
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1. In Homeworld the Priminae observe what we know to be Empire ships with the Drasin. They monitor them throughout the battle determined to find out who they are, what they are doing, and why their ship designs are so similar. This is entirely forgotten in this book as the Priminae only refer to the Odyssey's observations of the ships.
2. In a previous book, during the second battle on the surface of the Priminae planet, a Drazin drone is captured alive and transported back to the military base. This is never mentioned again.
3. In book 1 the Drasin have some sort of weapon that drains all power, including life, from the attacked ship while somehow repairing their own. This is briefly mentioned in book 2 then entirely dropped. Perhaps the author felt this tech was too advanced to fit his narrative? Maybe it should be edited out of book 1 then.
4. In book 4 the Confederation ship Enterprise is destroyed in the final battle with the Drazin, unless I totally missed something. Now in book 6 it is doing just fine.
Maybe this is nitpicking but to me they are rather glaring nits.
Spoilers.
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1. In Homeworld the Priminae observe what we know to be Empire ships with the Drasin. They monitor them throughout the battle determined to find out who they are, what they are doing, and why their ship designs are so similar. This is entirely forgotten in this book as the Priminae only refer to the Odyssey's observations of the ships.
2. In a previous book, during the second battle on the surface of the Priminae planet, a Drazin drone is captured alive and transported back to the military base. This is never mentioned again.
3. In book 1 the Drasin have some sort of weapon that drains all power, including life, from the attacked ship while somehow repairing their own. This is briefly mentioned in book 2 then entirely dropped. Perhaps the author felt this tech was too advanced to fit his narrative? Maybe it should be edited out of book 1 then.
4. In book 4 the Confederation ship Enterprise is destroyed in the final battle with the Drazin, unless I totally missed something. Now in book 6 it is doing just fine.
Maybe this is nitpicking but to me they are rather glaring nits.
October 28, 2017
Before you start this one, please note it is the fifth book in a series: you will need to read the others, in order, or this one won’t make much sense as each installment builds upon the other.
Without having a spoiler, I enjoyed this one but it was a little slow in the beginning, but the pace picked up after a bit of reflection back on what was in the previous novels in the series. You have your usual big finish with the resolution of the current problem and the introduction of a new one to set the stage for the next book in the series. I picked this up for “free” with my Kindle Unlimited subscription vs. its normal price of $4.99– if you have enjoyed the previous books in the series I’ll bet you will like this one, also, and receive more than $4.99 in entertainment value.
Without having a spoiler, I enjoyed this one but it was a little slow in the beginning, but the pace picked up after a bit of reflection back on what was in the previous novels in the series. You have your usual big finish with the resolution of the current problem and the introduction of a new one to set the stage for the next book in the series. I picked this up for “free” with my Kindle Unlimited subscription vs. its normal price of $4.99– if you have enjoyed the previous books in the series I’ll bet you will like this one, also, and receive more than $4.99 in entertainment value.
March 11, 2018
In this, Evans 5th in the series, his consistency as a writer, an inventor, no, reiterator of cultures, events, personalities, story lines remains steadfast. Twists, turns, surprises continue to raise the heart rate and blood pressure yes, but don't reach for the Xanax, you'll miss the ride! If you've read my reviews of the previous editions, you'll remember that I'm not really a military Sci-fi fan. It's the conversations and suggestions of the completely plausible Hard Science that makes the warring not only tolerable but yes (and I do hate to admit this), even delicious at times! Yes, on to the 6th edition and ready for a fight! HA!
March 11, 2021
Happy to get back into Even Currie's Odyssey series. I got confused a while back with half a dozen other authors publishing books with the word Odyssey in them, and Evan himself issuing other books that seemed related but weren't the same story arc. I just gave op on the series for a while, but now it seems like Amazon has figured out how to number the books so its become a lot easier to follow along!
This book is strong, and seems to set the story line back on track. I highly recommend it if you've been following this story arc (or trying too!). It's a quick read, and feeds directly into books 6 and 7.
This book is strong, and seems to set the story line back on track. I highly recommend it if you've been following this story arc (or trying too!). It's a quick read, and feeds directly into books 6 and 7.
August 20, 2017
Continues the storyline of the previous books in the series, shifting the focus to the force which had (nominally) controlled the Drasin. Lots of action, not much philosophizing. A hint of the implications of the Deus in Machina from book four. I had hoped for closure in this, the fifth book in the series, but it was not to be. (Book six coming out soon, as I write this.) If you liked the previous books in the series, I expect you'll like this one. If you haven't read the previous books in the series, don't start with this one.
September 19, 2019
Better and better
When I started the first book, I didn't think it would pull me in. By the time I finished it, I was hooked, and now I'm finished with book 5.
I don't have any grasp of a military mind set, and I'd like more character development, but the action is riveting, and I can imagine it being realistic given the parameters of war in space.
I really hope my curiosity about some of the aspects that haven't been expanded will eventually be satisfied. I'm definitely ready for more.
When I started the first book, I didn't think it would pull me in. By the time I finished it, I was hooked, and now I'm finished with book 5.
I don't have any grasp of a military mind set, and I'd like more character development, but the action is riveting, and I can imagine it being realistic given the parameters of war in space.
I really hope my curiosity about some of the aspects that haven't been expanded will eventually be satisfied. I'm definitely ready for more.
May 28, 2023
This latest book in the series was even more bloody gung-ho than the preceding four. OK, it is the human race, and it's allies, the Priminae, against the (evil) Empire, but, to be honest, with the daring Captain, now Commodore, Weston winning everything he touches, I'm starting to wish that he will get his posterior kicked at some time in the near future. Yuck. This is rampant nationalism at it's worst and actually makes for poorer reading.
Thankfully, just two more to go before the end, where, I imagine, King Weston (he's not my king!) will receive the keys of paradise.
Thankfully, just two more to go before the end, where, I imagine, King Weston (he's not my king!) will receive the keys of paradise.
July 6, 2024
I went through the entire set of books in around a week, and will be reviewing them as a whole. The set of characters is quite well written considering the setting, however, the inconsistencies are appalling, and the later books have a tendency to repeat themselves multiple times, almost as if the writing was assisted. The significant decline in quality in the later books is sad.
The Priminae deserve extinction. Gaia and all the other "gestalts" and the ship gestalts also deserve a nuclear bombardment.
Drahsin = 10/10
Eric = Mary Sue
Steph = 1/10
Cardsharp = 1/10
The Priminae deserve extinction. Gaia and all the other "gestalts" and the ship gestalts also deserve a nuclear bombardment.
Drahsin = 10/10
Eric = Mary Sue
Steph = 1/10
Cardsharp = 1/10
May 20, 2017
Typical Currie. If you like his style, then this is another winner. He continues to excel at writing action sequences for space battles. We finally get to see Captain Passer and Eric Weston in a scene together, which was fun. I do hope Currie writes more about Passer's side missions. I'm ready for the next novel, and I'm still waiting for that Steph/Mila romance to happen. I know, not something Currie has written in this series, but I want it and might have to resort to fan fiction.
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