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Grumpy Old Wizards #6
Invasion
When Josephine joined the Earth Coalition and became part of the legendary White Knights, she thought she could leave the dangers of the world behind and raise her child within the peaceful sanctuary of Briodanis, an Ancient city protected by the most powerful magic the world has ever known. She couldn’t have been more wrong. The White Knights have returned, but their power is greatly diminished, and their lives are in mortal peril. As Josephine scrambles to understand her new abilities, she learns that a hostile AI from a distant world has discovered a way to travel to Earth. With a technologically advanced ship, the ruler of a vast and powerful army of androids will soon reach Earth, and the White Knights are the only ones capable of stopping the impending invasion.
316 pages, Paperback
Published November 26, 2015
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John O'Riley
22 books163 followersThe author, John O'Riley, is an award winning writer. He is an author of both novels and screenplays in the categories of urban fantasy, comedy, science fiction and young adult.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizard of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. A full listing of all the series in chronological order with book excerpts and descriptions can be found on the official author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com.
When you sign up to be on the mailing list at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n..., you will always know when new titles are available and will be kept in the loop when there are special offers. You will also receive a short story free when you sign up.
John's movie feature screenplay, Cursed, is an Honorable Mention Winner for the 2012 Screenplay Festival. His most recent accomplishments include the screenplays Cursed, Project Pandora, Pinky Swear, Incipio, and Bad Sister which have been listed as Quarter Finalists, Semi Finalists, and Top Finalists in the 2012 Screenplay Festival, 2012 Filmmakers International Screenplay Awards, 2012 StoryPros International Awards, 2012 Pulsar Sci Fi Screenplay Contest, and the 2012 Reel Authors International Breakout.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizards of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. You can visit the author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com to see a complete listing with book descriptions and book excerpts.
You can sign up at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n... to stay in the loop for special offers and to know when a new book is available. The first time you sign up, you will receive a free short story.
He loves reading fantasy, science fiction, and humorous fiction. Some of his favorite authors include Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Kay Hooper (Bishop Files/ psychic detective thrillers), Kat Richardson, J.K. Rowling, Angie Sage, Jayne Krentz, and Janet Evanovich. He currently lives in Lynnwood, Washington which is by Seattle and owns a parakeet named Amy. Amy is by far the most polite bird he's ever had as she always quiets down if he takes a nap or needs rest. However, when she wants a treat, she will squawk at him until he takes her out of the cage and gives her millet seeds.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizard of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. A full listing of all the series in chronological order with book excerpts and descriptions can be found on the official author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com.
When you sign up to be on the mailing list at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n..., you will always know when new titles are available and will be kept in the loop when there are special offers. You will also receive a short story free when you sign up.
John's movie feature screenplay, Cursed, is an Honorable Mention Winner for the 2012 Screenplay Festival. His most recent accomplishments include the screenplays Cursed, Project Pandora, Pinky Swear, Incipio, and Bad Sister which have been listed as Quarter Finalists, Semi Finalists, and Top Finalists in the 2012 Screenplay Festival, 2012 Filmmakers International Screenplay Awards, 2012 StoryPros International Awards, 2012 Pulsar Sci Fi Screenplay Contest, and the 2012 Reel Authors International Breakout.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizards of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. You can visit the author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com to see a complete listing with book descriptions and book excerpts.
You can sign up at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n... to stay in the loop for special offers and to know when a new book is available. The first time you sign up, you will receive a free short story.
He loves reading fantasy, science fiction, and humorous fiction. Some of his favorite authors include Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Kay Hooper (Bishop Files/ psychic detective thrillers), Kat Richardson, J.K. Rowling, Angie Sage, Jayne Krentz, and Janet Evanovich. He currently lives in Lynnwood, Washington which is by Seattle and owns a parakeet named Amy. Amy is by far the most polite bird he's ever had as she always quiets down if he takes a nap or needs rest. However, when she wants a treat, she will squawk at him until he takes her out of the cage and gives her millet seeds.
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March 21, 2017
Another good book in this series. Time and time again proves how powerful love is between a mother and her child. I was shocked to learn news about Vesta but when I thought about it; it really shouldn't have been so surprising. This series hooked me from book 1 as I have witnessed all the chaos in the characters lives but watching them preserve and keep their bond strong has been a strong hold for me through out this series. I hope to see at least 1 or 2 more books come with this series.
December 25, 2015
What I expected:
A tale of old women with magical powers and juvenile attitudes to normal life.
What it was:
Actually Josephine was not so juvenile at all. She is a different character than she was in Book 1, she has obviously matured (I guess that could be a pun, given her age!). And not only that, she is having a baby, who is also a wizard in his own right. The baby's father is a White Knight and a member of the wizard council. Oh and alien AI are planning on overtaking planet earth with only the White Knights potentially able to stop them.
Treachery and intrigue abounds in this book. Suspect everyone, and hope to goodness that the White Knights prevail! Can they trust the AI's daughter, or will she lead them into her father's grasp?!
I think that the writing style has improved over the course of the series. I found this book easier to read than Book 1, and consequently more enjoyable. I feel more able to recommend this book to others who like this genre of magical fiction.
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
A tale of old women with magical powers and juvenile attitudes to normal life.
What it was:
Actually Josephine was not so juvenile at all. She is a different character than she was in Book 1, she has obviously matured (I guess that could be a pun, given her age!). And not only that, she is having a baby, who is also a wizard in his own right. The baby's father is a White Knight and a member of the wizard council. Oh and alien AI are planning on overtaking planet earth with only the White Knights potentially able to stop them.
Treachery and intrigue abounds in this book. Suspect everyone, and hope to goodness that the White Knights prevail! Can they trust the AI's daughter, or will she lead them into her father's grasp?!
I think that the writing style has improved over the course of the series. I found this book easier to read than Book 1, and consequently more enjoyable. I feel more able to recommend this book to others who like this genre of magical fiction.
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
December 10, 2015
Beautiful green-eyed people eke out yet another win against evil!
I continue to enjoy these books, despite editing errors, somewhat stilted dialog, and recurring last minute chance rescues. I was a little surprised at the lack of donut references in this one, but I'm sure it was just an oversight. Anyway, we still have plenty of bad guys out there, plus there's that crystal skull that Josephine took on the ship that sort of got forgotten, so I'm looking forward to whatever Mr. O'Riley has planned for the next installment. Keep 'em coming, John!
I continue to enjoy these books, despite editing errors, somewhat stilted dialog, and recurring last minute chance rescues. I was a little surprised at the lack of donut references in this one, but I'm sure it was just an oversight. Anyway, we still have plenty of bad guys out there, plus there's that crystal skull that Josephine took on the ship that sort of got forgotten, so I'm looking forward to whatever Mr. O'Riley has planned for the next installment. Keep 'em coming, John!
December 9, 2015
Good Read
This story is good though it could of done with being longer as it seemed to be short to me I liked this one but am hoping that their will be another book in the series as this has an ending as such but feels like there is more to come as a fan of the series I liked this book but felt a little lacking near the end of the book. Any one who has others in this series I recommended getting this one to continue the story of Mark, Josephine, Helen, Alice and Perry
This story is good though it could of done with being longer as it seemed to be short to me I liked this one but am hoping that their will be another book in the series as this has an ending as such but feels like there is more to come as a fan of the series I liked this book but felt a little lacking near the end of the book. Any one who has others in this series I recommended getting this one to continue the story of Mark, Josephine, Helen, Alice and Perry
May 31, 2016
Very excellent
Sorry to have reached the last of this series. Are there more to come? Great book and great series!Josephine, Mark, Perry, Helen, and Alice really get involved in the defense of earth and the earth collation. All the while trying to understand and control their new powers. Will they finally defeat ludovic and his AI's? Great story and a fantastic page turner. Enjoy this series
Sorry to have reached the last of this series. Are there more to come? Great book and great series!Josephine, Mark, Perry, Helen, and Alice really get involved in the defense of earth and the earth collation. All the while trying to understand and control their new powers. Will they finally defeat ludovic and his AI's? Great story and a fantastic page turner. Enjoy this series
February 6, 2016
Wonderful story
I have read this whole series and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy ! I loved all the characters in these books and I just couldn't put them down, I was so caught up in the stories!
I have read this whole series and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy ! I loved all the characters in these books and I just couldn't put them down, I was so caught up in the stories!
April 28, 2016
Book 6, Invasion
Loved this whole series, but really hated to finish this one, knowing there wasn't another one ! Thank you , John O'Riley. One of my favorite series as of now !
Loved this whole series, but really hated to finish this one, knowing there wasn't another one ! Thank you , John O'Riley. One of my favorite series as of now !
July 2, 2016
This was a good ending to the Grumpy Old Wizards. I some times was confused in this series but it got smoother to the end.
July 31, 2024
Still a strange series, but I do like it.
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