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The Ember War Saga #5
The Gardens of Nibiru
Earth defeated the Toth invasion. Now humanity takes the fight to the aliens.
The supreme Toth overlord, Mentiq, rules his species with an iron fist from his fortress on the planet Nibiru. Armed with stolen Toth technology, the Breitenfeld travels to the world with a single mission: Kill Mentiq and end the Toth threat to Earth.
The Toth empire stretches across the stars, paying tribute to the cruel Docotor Mentiq. The first overlord surrounds himself with decadent treasures and the galaxy's deadliest warriors to protect his dominion from treachery and attack.
What secrets await Lieutenant Hale and the Breitenfeld in THE GARDENS OF NIBIRU?
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Q&A with Richard Fox:
How would you describe The Gardens of Nibiru?
In as few words as possible: Tears of Sun meets The Expendables.
How long do we have to wait for the next book?
The next chapter in the Ember War Saga, The Battle of the Void, will be out in June, 2016.
If this was a movie, what would it be rated?
PG-13 for some language and intense action.
The supreme Toth overlord, Mentiq, rules his species with an iron fist from his fortress on the planet Nibiru. Armed with stolen Toth technology, the Breitenfeld travels to the world with a single mission: Kill Mentiq and end the Toth threat to Earth.
The Toth empire stretches across the stars, paying tribute to the cruel Docotor Mentiq. The first overlord surrounds himself with decadent treasures and the galaxy's deadliest warriors to protect his dominion from treachery and attack.
What secrets await Lieutenant Hale and the Breitenfeld in THE GARDENS OF NIBIRU?
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Q&A with Richard Fox:
How would you describe The Gardens of Nibiru?
In as few words as possible: Tears of Sun meets The Expendables.
How long do we have to wait for the next book?
The next chapter in the Ember War Saga, The Battle of the Void, will be out in June, 2016.
If this was a movie, what would it be rated?
PG-13 for some language and intense action.
433 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2016
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About the author
Richard Fox
131 books613 followersRichard Fox is a Nebula Award nominated author, and winner of the 2017 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy novel, author of The Ember War Saga, a military science fiction and space opera series, and other novels in the military history, thriller and space opera genres.
He lives in fabulous Las Vegas with his incredible wife and three boys, amazing children bent on anarchy.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) much to his surprise and spent ten years on active duty in the United States Army. He deployed on two combat tours to Iraq and received the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
The Ember War Saga:
1. The Ember War
2. The Ruins of Anthalas
3. Blood of Heroes
4. Earth Defiant
5. The Gardens of Nibiru
6. Battle of the Void
7. The Siege of Earth
8. The Crucible
9. The Xaros Reckoning
Terran Armored Corps
1. Iron Dragoons
2. The Ibarra Sanction
3. The True Measure
4. A House Divided
5. The Last Aeon
6. Ferrum Corde
Terran Strike Marines
1. The Dotari Salvation
2. Rage of Winter
3. Valdar's Hammer
4. The Beast of Eridu
5. Gott Mit Uns
The Exiled Fleet:
1. Albion Lost
2. The Long March
3. Finest Hour
4. Point of Honor
The Terra Nova Chronicles
1. Terra Nova
2. Bloodlines
3. Wings of Redemption
4. Hale's War
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He lives in fabulous Las Vegas with his incredible wife and three boys, amazing children bent on anarchy.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) much to his surprise and spent ten years on active duty in the United States Army. He deployed on two combat tours to Iraq and received the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
The Ember War Saga:
1. The Ember War
2. The Ruins of Anthalas
3. Blood of Heroes
4. Earth Defiant
5. The Gardens of Nibiru
6. Battle of the Void
7. The Siege of Earth
8. The Crucible
9. The Xaros Reckoning
Terran Armored Corps
1. Iron Dragoons
2. The Ibarra Sanction
3. The True Measure
4. A House Divided
5. The Last Aeon
6. Ferrum Corde
Terran Strike Marines
1. The Dotari Salvation
2. Rage of Winter
3. Valdar's Hammer
4. The Beast of Eridu
5. Gott Mit Uns
The Exiled Fleet:
1. Albion Lost
2. The Long March
3. Finest Hour
4. Point of Honor
The Terra Nova Chronicles
1. Terra Nova
2. Bloodlines
3. Wings of Redemption
4. Hale's War
Subscribe to Richard's spam free email list and get free short stories set during the Ember War Saga (and more as they become available) at: http://eepurl.com/bLj1gf
Like him on Facebook (best place to reach him): https://www.facebook.com/Richard-Fox-...
Website: www.richardfoxauthor.com
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November 15, 2016
Ancient Mesopotamian Myths?
As he has in every novel in the "Ember War Saga ", Richard Fox has thrown a few curveballs with this book. The story of human resistance to the Xaros who had tried to exterminate humanity and kill anything intelligent on the Earth (inexplicably, the Xaros seemingly killed the Congress of the old USA, so they killed un-intelligent life as well). Our protagonists, who we have followed in every book so far, discover ANOTHER race of possible alien allies. Poor genetically mutated Stacey, granddaughter of the initial contactee of the "allied aliens" seems to be going through some strange changes. One of the characters who seemed to have died in an earlier adventure, may (or may not) now be alive. The Earth sends it's best battleship on another suicide mission against the Toth. More races are encountered. The action continues nonstop, although the Earth leadership is going through a crisis in short scenes between the battles. The leaders wonder whether the changes they are making to survive constitute changing the definition of humanity.
However, as in the previous novels, Fox is deliberately just barely keeping the issues alive. His characters ARE now starting to change under the constant pressure of war. The protagonists include members of several races at this point, along with the original Artificial Intelligence that initiated contact with humanity almost a century before.
Fox evidently could not resist throwing references to Mesopotamian Gods' mythology as revealed by Zacariah Sitchin, much to my amusement. He keeps this touch light, just barely mentioning it -- except for placing it in the title, of course.
I enjoyed the military space opera basis for this series, but the extra twists that Fox threw in kept my attention. Fox is a good writer, the book is well edited, and I really enjoy his story-telling ability. Highly Recommended
As he has in every novel in the "Ember War Saga ", Richard Fox has thrown a few curveballs with this book. The story of human resistance to the Xaros who had tried to exterminate humanity and kill anything intelligent on the Earth (inexplicably, the Xaros seemingly killed the Congress of the old USA, so they killed un-intelligent life as well). Our protagonists, who we have followed in every book so far, discover ANOTHER race of possible alien allies. Poor genetically mutated Stacey, granddaughter of the initial contactee of the "allied aliens" seems to be going through some strange changes. One of the characters who seemed to have died in an earlier adventure, may (or may not) now be alive. The Earth sends it's best battleship on another suicide mission against the Toth. More races are encountered. The action continues nonstop, although the Earth leadership is going through a crisis in short scenes between the battles. The leaders wonder whether the changes they are making to survive constitute changing the definition of humanity.
However, as in the previous novels, Fox is deliberately just barely keeping the issues alive. His characters ARE now starting to change under the constant pressure of war. The protagonists include members of several races at this point, along with the original Artificial Intelligence that initiated contact with humanity almost a century before.
Fox evidently could not resist throwing references to Mesopotamian Gods' mythology as revealed by Zacariah Sitchin, much to my amusement. He keeps this touch light, just barely mentioning it -- except for placing it in the title, of course.
I enjoyed the military space opera basis for this series, but the extra twists that Fox threw in kept my attention. Fox is a good writer, the book is well edited, and I really enjoy his story-telling ability. Highly Recommended
August 15, 2024
2.5/5
I don't really know what to say, I just know I didn't like it.
There were a few cool moments that expanded the overarching storyline, and that's about all I liked.
The combat felt shallow. The stakes didn't feel like they actually held any weight. The proccies are now being used as throw-away characters, so no one important dies.
What should have been a cool, high-risk mission felt like a cake walk with absolutely no consequences and feels extremely rushed.
Part of me wants to put this series down and move onto something else, and another wants to see it through just to see the conclusion of the overarching story.
I don't really know what to say, I just know I didn't like it.
There were a few cool moments that expanded the overarching storyline, and that's about all I liked.
The combat felt shallow. The stakes didn't feel like they actually held any weight. The proccies are now being used as throw-away characters, so no one important dies.
What should have been a cool, high-risk mission felt like a cake walk with absolutely no consequences and feels extremely rushed.
Part of me wants to put this series down and move onto something else, and another wants to see it through just to see the conclusion of the overarching story.
March 8, 2019
Nu îmi dau seama de ce mi-a plăcut mai mult ca volumul precedent pentru că tot atinge absurdul din când în când, dar mi-a plăcut. Îmi aduce aminte foarte mult de seria Expanse în sensul în care nu m-are deranja în niciun fel să transforme seria într-o mini seria sau chiar serial.
October 29, 2021
It's pure trash SF but I love it !
April 21, 2016
Great, Great, Great Read
When I first started reading this series I had my doubts because it sounded like a lot of the other ones out there. Then I got about 2 or 3 chapters into the first book in the series and have been into it ever since. This book was like the rest of the series and they are all well written and the characters are well developed with some new ones added to every book. In this book the humans are starting to find more and more help so to speak and the story is getting better with every book . Mr Fox has a way of keeping you up reading all hours of the night just to see what happens next. I'm sorry but I don't give up to much information about the book because I have a bad habit of giving you too much. The book is well worth the time to read it and if you are just starting out with this series go to the first book. It is full of nonstop action with both space and land battles. He throws so many twists in this series that you don't even see them coming. I bought this book awhile ago and I try to put it off until the next one is about to come out so I'm not waiting to long but it never works and I break down and read it. So here I am waiting for the next one. Loved it and great job Mr Fox.
When I first started reading this series I had my doubts because it sounded like a lot of the other ones out there. Then I got about 2 or 3 chapters into the first book in the series and have been into it ever since. This book was like the rest of the series and they are all well written and the characters are well developed with some new ones added to every book. In this book the humans are starting to find more and more help so to speak and the story is getting better with every book . Mr Fox has a way of keeping you up reading all hours of the night just to see what happens next. I'm sorry but I don't give up to much information about the book because I have a bad habit of giving you too much. The book is well worth the time to read it and if you are just starting out with this series go to the first book. It is full of nonstop action with both space and land battles. He throws so many twists in this series that you don't even see them coming. I bought this book awhile ago and I try to put it off until the next one is about to come out so I'm not waiting to long but it never works and I break down and read it. So here I am waiting for the next one. Loved it and great job Mr Fox.
April 24, 2016
Decent SciFi Storyline Becoming Tedious
Book 5 of "The Ember War Saga," continues what was an entertaining SciFi storyline of humanity's limited remaining population, fighting to survive advanced alien races onslaught and the self serving interests of other "allied" alien races.
The writing, as with too many eBook authors, has devolved in a serious manner. There is far too much repetition within this book's narrative, indicating laziness by the author. The editing is poor, indicating incompetence and/or sloth.
There was merit in the basic storyline of the "Saga," but without serious improvement in the next book, this reader will say goodbye.
Book 5 of "The Ember War Saga," continues what was an entertaining SciFi storyline of humanity's limited remaining population, fighting to survive advanced alien races onslaught and the self serving interests of other "allied" alien races.
The writing, as with too many eBook authors, has devolved in a serious manner. There is far too much repetition within this book's narrative, indicating laziness by the author. The editing is poor, indicating incompetence and/or sloth.
There was merit in the basic storyline of the "Saga," but without serious improvement in the next book, this reader will say goodbye.
April 23, 2017
Decent Read
Author has held my Attention -- for 5 books now -- with, overall, familiar theme, characters. He does put in some nice twists to juice your mind a bit which is a big plus. AND, in a genre that is starving, a real, honest to goodness Mil SciFi. Yes, units, TOs, weapons, equipment and overall feel that this is indeed a Military Type, One Each.
Not going to nitpick as there's a bit to go around and tired of it. Held my interest, believable(semi) military, MCs you can hold onto, entertaining and some plot twists that can get you thinking.
Author has held my Attention -- for 5 books now -- with, overall, familiar theme, characters. He does put in some nice twists to juice your mind a bit which is a big plus. AND, in a genre that is starving, a real, honest to goodness Mil SciFi. Yes, units, TOs, weapons, equipment and overall feel that this is indeed a Military Type, One Each.
Not going to nitpick as there's a bit to go around and tired of it. Held my interest, believable(semi) military, MCs you can hold onto, entertaining and some plot twists that can get you thinking.
April 18, 2016
Good old revenge
This is tale of revenge and assassination, plain and simple. Well maybe not simple, because no assassination mission ever is. One squad of elite marines to take down the Toth overlord Mentiq on his own planet? There are plenty of surprises in store for the team on Nibiru, but can they really complete the mission against all odds? Read and find out.
This is tale of revenge and assassination, plain and simple. Well maybe not simple, because no assassination mission ever is. One squad of elite marines to take down the Toth overlord Mentiq on his own planet? There are plenty of surprises in store for the team on Nibiru, but can they really complete the mission against all odds? Read and find out.
April 21, 2016
The battle continues
The fifth book in this series continues the battles hale and his team face. The task of killing the head of the enemy, is not as simple thing. They find that he has been keeping humans as food for him and the other overlords. But there is also a surprise in that they find more allies held captive. Looking forward to reading the next book.
The fifth book in this series continues the battles hale and his team face. The task of killing the head of the enemy, is not as simple thing. They find that he has been keeping humans as food for him and the other overlords. But there is also a surprise in that they find more allies held captive. Looking forward to reading the next book.
October 4, 2016
This series is action filled goodness for me. Pure popcorn. Not a bad thing indeed. Reminds me why I read other books because I usually read these in one or two sittings. Even though it says I took about 2 months to read this...its because I kept it on the back burner. I just knew I'd go through it like a kid on x-mas day otherwise.
August 26, 2016
Even after 5 books, it's still a very pleasant read. The series won't win any literary award but it's still better than most scifi written this last few years and a lot less depressing than those young adult dystopias (yes, even if in this universe humanity is on the brink of extinction). I just hope the main story-line won't be milked to oblivion...
September 8, 2017
This series is really growing on me
More battle, amazing discoveries, and a deal with the devil himself (or close enough). throw in a little twist at the end and you've definitely primed the pump for the next book in the series, which I will be starting right after submitting this review.
More battle, amazing discoveries, and a deal with the devil himself (or close enough). throw in a little twist at the end and you've definitely primed the pump for the next book in the series, which I will be starting right after submitting this review.
June 1, 2016
Entertaining, imaginative, full of lots of speculation of what might be possible.
A lot of space opera is on the market currently, very little of it contains as much original thinking as I've found in the Ember series.
A lot of space opera is on the market currently, very little of it contains as much original thinking as I've found in the Ember series.
September 26, 2016
Ive really enjoyed this series. Its hard to say anything is new, this series has taken a lot of ideas and turned them into a sci-fi series of very different style.
January 3, 2017
The worst part of the whole Saga is knowing that all good things must come to an end.
May 16, 2017
Excellent
Great read again. Really enjoyed it. As with the last 4 books this one did not dissapoint at all. Highly recommend.
Great read again. Really enjoyed it. As with the last 4 books this one did not dissapoint at all. Highly recommend.
July 18, 2017
My favorite of the Ember War series. Lots of Alien action as our heroes battle the Toth on a jungle planet to pull off an epic rescue mission that has some great surprises.
July 25, 2017
The Ember War Saga continues to be a beautifully written, action packed series. It is as good as any of the other series I have read. I can not wait to get the next installment.
September 14, 2017
Excellent
Excellent continuation of the Ember War series. Lots of great action and really good ending. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Excellent continuation of the Ember War series. Lots of great action and really good ending. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
September 24, 2017
Enjoyed this as much as the others and proving a good holiday book series to work through. One more to go
March 6, 2023
The Breitenfeld is taking the fight to the Toth home planet of Niburu and are going all out to kill their Leader/Financial backer Mentiq.
Lieutenant Hale has two new additions to his squad. Marine Staff Sergeant Egan who is a Communications expert and is a replacement for Torni and Corporal Rohen, a sniper, well they've already got Bailey, so there might be another reason for Rohen being on mission!
On Toth, they find unexpected Allies and Steuben and Lafayette find something even more unexpected - a future for their race. Though, Lafayette is going to go through a rough ride on this one, which really peeves me off!
Expect, fights, death, Standish being Standish and a whole heap of revenge. Oh yeah and also some really weird parts with Torni!
I still love Lt. Hale, Cortaro, Bailey, Orozco, Yarrow, Steuben, Lafayette and Standish. Oh yeah and I mustn't forget - Elias, Bodel and Kallen - the ultimate warriors - The Iron Hearts (sorry for not mentioning them earlier).
Lieutenant Hale has two new additions to his squad. Marine Staff Sergeant Egan who is a Communications expert and is a replacement for Torni and Corporal Rohen, a sniper, well they've already got Bailey, so there might be another reason for Rohen being on mission!
On Toth, they find unexpected Allies and Steuben and Lafayette find something even more unexpected - a future for their race. Though, Lafayette is going to go through a rough ride on this one, which really peeves me off!
Expect, fights, death, Standish being Standish and a whole heap of revenge. Oh yeah and also some really weird parts with Torni!
I still love Lt. Hale, Cortaro, Bailey, Orozco, Yarrow, Steuben, Lafayette and Standish. Oh yeah and I mustn't forget - Elias, Bodel and Kallen - the ultimate warriors - The Iron Hearts (sorry for not mentioning them earlier).
September 6, 2018
Better story from a good series
I found this book to be more interesting and entertaining than some of the previous books in the series. The author’s well developed characters play out well in an absorbing story. The series strength is in it’s overall plot. Each book adds to and enhances this main plot line. You get the feeling that there’s movement towards a greater moment...an event that will bring everything together.
I found this book to be more interesting and entertaining than some of the previous books in the series. The author’s well developed characters play out well in an absorbing story. The series strength is in it’s overall plot. Each book adds to and enhances this main plot line. You get the feeling that there’s movement towards a greater moment...an event that will bring everything together.
March 13, 2019
revenge is sweet
the Toth are never going to leave Earth alone. so Ibarra sends the Breitenfeld to search out the Toth homework and wipe out the Toth overlord. such a clear-cut plan. so very many ways it can go wrong.
loved this one. some excellent twists that made it super fun
the Toth are never going to leave Earth alone. so Ibarra sends the Breitenfeld to search out the Toth homework and wipe out the Toth overlord. such a clear-cut plan. so very many ways it can go wrong.
loved this one. some excellent twists that made it super fun
March 31, 2019
Audiobook five and it’s still awesome.
Richard Fox is totally amazing and no boring
Stuff to extend the series and make more money ( like many others do ), here it’s almost impossible to put it down, in fact it’s just getting better and better.
As usual, narration is spot on! Perfection!!!
Recommend all the way !
Richard Fox is totally amazing and no boring
Stuff to extend the series and make more money ( like many others do ), here it’s almost impossible to put it down, in fact it’s just getting better and better.
As usual, narration is spot on! Perfection!!!
Recommend all the way !
May 25, 2018
I don't dislike this series. Obviously I've committed myself to it this far. I'm just not feeling the oomph anymore. Not sure if I'll stick with it or not. I do care about the characters, it's just... missing something, can't quite put my finger on it.
December 15, 2018
Improving writing
Much better and more thrilling. Appreciate the efforts of the author to weave in suspense and also maintain cohesiveness. Tough job well done. Iron hearts always.
Much better and more thrilling. Appreciate the efforts of the author to weave in suspense and also maintain cohesiveness. Tough job well done. Iron hearts always.
October 31, 2019
A great series
This is my second time reading this series. I wanted to binge read it without having to wait for the next book to be released. It has interesting characters and a good storyline with lots of action
This is my second time reading this series. I wanted to binge read it without having to wait for the next book to be released. It has interesting characters and a good storyline with lots of action
November 7, 2021
It's wonderful that I can't put down this series of books
It's wonderful that I can't put down this series of books and the plot twists and turns through this story that makes you want more and more
It's wonderful that I can't put down this series of books and the plot twists and turns through this story that makes you want more and more
October 17, 2022
The saga continues
As all the books so far one leads smoothly into the next smoothly and the story continues.
It has been an action packed story so far and keeps going having an long story line but very far from boring. Ready for the next book now.
As all the books so far one leads smoothly into the next smoothly and the story continues.
It has been an action packed story so far and keeps going having an long story line but very far from boring. Ready for the next book now.
February 24, 2023
Ember War Saga
The Gardens of Nibiru.... Richard Fox brings Hale and Valdar back for more action. Standish is his normal self. Yarrow makes a friend. This saga has kept me on my toes.
The Gardens of Nibiru.... Richard Fox brings Hale and Valdar back for more action. Standish is his normal self. Yarrow makes a friend. This saga has kept me on my toes.
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