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The Pike Chronicles #6
Vanquish
A brutal attack.
A deadly alliance.
An alien conspiracy.
A galactic invasion.
As the prophesy unfolds, Jon Pike discovers that everything is not as it seems. With his life and the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, can Jon Pike survive long enough to vanquish his enemies? Or will a new dark age descend, yet again, on what's left of humanity?
A deadly alliance.
An alien conspiracy.
A galactic invasion.
As the prophesy unfolds, Jon Pike discovers that everything is not as it seems. With his life and the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, can Jon Pike survive long enough to vanquish his enemies? Or will a new dark age descend, yet again, on what's left of humanity?
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257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2016
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G.P. Hudson
88 books72 followersG.P. Hudson is the author of the hit space opera, The Pike Chronicles. He writes fast paced military science fiction, with an emphasis on world building, vast galactic empires, and power struggles. The Pike Chronicles is an epic science fiction adventure spanning the galaxy.
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
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March 1, 2019
Admiral Jon Pike has really accomplished a lot since we’ve been reading about him and his exploits. He’s just about done everything he can to stop the Juttari, saved the Colonies from themselves and the Kemmar, and now has all his forces under the United Human Space Force (UHSF). They have fought and gained Juttari territory which they won’t be giving up. Now he’s deciding what to do when the Colony world of New Byzantium comes under attack by the Kemmar. Their ships just appeared above the planet and started dropping nuclear weapons on the population. It didn’t take long for the colony UHSF defense forces to obliterate the Kemmar battle group, but the damage had been done.
Now Admiral Pike has to figure out what to do with the Kemmar as well as the Juttari. It appears that the Juttari have given the Kemmar the jump drive technology so any advantage the UHSF had is now gone. Except that Chief Engineer Singh has come up with some more revolutionary discoveries. He’s found a way to pin-point where a jump ship will emerge from jump space. He’s also identified a way to identify which ship is emerging from jump space so they can be known as friend or foe. He’s also developed jump bombs which can be jumped right inside any ship that they desire. These are tremendous new advantages in warfare that now belongs to the UHSF.
Except that Jon has a problem. One that’s about to kill him. His Diakan symbiont is about to die. Dr. Ellerbeck has determined that his symbiont has been poisoned by someone and the only way to keep it and Jon from dying is to see the a symbiont specialist on the planet Diakan. So, the war has to stop while Jon hand his entourage travel to Diakan to see if he and his symbiont can be saved. This should have been a routine, no problem trip that almost turns into a disaster. Jon finds himself in front of the Great See’er. This is some kind of almost religious God for the Diakans. Jon finds out some very interesting information about his symbiont which is getting healed while they are in the temple. She is the one that has the Diakans now following Jon as he leads the UHSF into battle with the Juttari. She has predicted a number of events that have already happened and even some that are yet to happen. It is very important to her that Jon stays alive and therefore of paramount importance to all Diakans.
Jon’s not so sure about this See’er thing. He doesn’t know what she is, but he does know she has some control over the Diakans. Where they were very arrogant and condescending before, now they are almost subservient to Jon. He is held in great esteem by all Diakans and Jon feels that is crazy. But, he’s now 100% healthy and ready to get back to his fleet.
Now the real battles begin. The UHSF is going to attack the Kemmar all the way to their homeworld. They are going to put an end to this slavery trade and the cruel Kemmar regime. At the same time, a fleet will be harassing the Juttari so it can’t send support to the Kemmar. The overall battle goes well with Jon’s forces thoroughly defeating the Kemmar and capturing their homeworld.
But, the attack on the Juttari’s doesn’t go as planned. While Admiral Tallos did what he sat out to do, which was to capture another Juttari planetary system, he didn’t expect someone or something coming to the aid of the Juttari.
Dark, black ships of immense size have come out of jump space totally ignoring all the jump bombs, conventional or nuclear. Nothing the UHSF has can penetrate their shields and their weapon systems tear right through the UHSF ships as if they didn’t exist. Who are these new enemies and why are they now supporting the Juttari?
Now Admiral Pike has to figure out what to do with the Kemmar as well as the Juttari. It appears that the Juttari have given the Kemmar the jump drive technology so any advantage the UHSF had is now gone. Except that Chief Engineer Singh has come up with some more revolutionary discoveries. He’s found a way to pin-point where a jump ship will emerge from jump space. He’s also identified a way to identify which ship is emerging from jump space so they can be known as friend or foe. He’s also developed jump bombs which can be jumped right inside any ship that they desire. These are tremendous new advantages in warfare that now belongs to the UHSF.
Except that Jon has a problem. One that’s about to kill him. His Diakan symbiont is about to die. Dr. Ellerbeck has determined that his symbiont has been poisoned by someone and the only way to keep it and Jon from dying is to see the a symbiont specialist on the planet Diakan. So, the war has to stop while Jon hand his entourage travel to Diakan to see if he and his symbiont can be saved. This should have been a routine, no problem trip that almost turns into a disaster. Jon finds himself in front of the Great See’er. This is some kind of almost religious God for the Diakans. Jon finds out some very interesting information about his symbiont which is getting healed while they are in the temple. She is the one that has the Diakans now following Jon as he leads the UHSF into battle with the Juttari. She has predicted a number of events that have already happened and even some that are yet to happen. It is very important to her that Jon stays alive and therefore of paramount importance to all Diakans.
Jon’s not so sure about this See’er thing. He doesn’t know what she is, but he does know she has some control over the Diakans. Where they were very arrogant and condescending before, now they are almost subservient to Jon. He is held in great esteem by all Diakans and Jon feels that is crazy. But, he’s now 100% healthy and ready to get back to his fleet.
Now the real battles begin. The UHSF is going to attack the Kemmar all the way to their homeworld. They are going to put an end to this slavery trade and the cruel Kemmar regime. At the same time, a fleet will be harassing the Juttari so it can’t send support to the Kemmar. The overall battle goes well with Jon’s forces thoroughly defeating the Kemmar and capturing their homeworld.
But, the attack on the Juttari’s doesn’t go as planned. While Admiral Tallos did what he sat out to do, which was to capture another Juttari planetary system, he didn’t expect someone or something coming to the aid of the Juttari.
Dark, black ships of immense size have come out of jump space totally ignoring all the jump bombs, conventional or nuclear. Nothing the UHSF has can penetrate their shields and their weapon systems tear right through the UHSF ships as if they didn’t exist. Who are these new enemies and why are they now supporting the Juttari?
August 2, 2017
United Humanity, Poised to Destroy the Genocidal Enemies
Just as the last volume provided an unexpected plot twist, this novel provides an even more distressing twist...the only predictable plot device in the series.
Former allies turn traitor, leaving all sides unsettled, but Pike fights on to defend the human race and freedom in the stars. One battle smoothly transforms into another as an arms race develops, both in technology and in numbers.
I have enjoyed the entire series so far, and that definitely includes this as well.
Just as the last volume provided an unexpected plot twist, this novel provides an even more distressing twist...the only predictable plot device in the series.
Former allies turn traitor, leaving all sides unsettled, but Pike fights on to defend the human race and freedom in the stars. One battle smoothly transforms into another as an arms race develops, both in technology and in numbers.
I have enjoyed the entire series so far, and that definitely includes this as well.
August 31, 2017
Another Rip-Roaring Fight-to-the-Death Alien Battle Scenario
Yes, more surprises are in store for the reader. But, truthfully, this series is getting into a rut, and it seems difficult to sustain. First there's "this", then there's "that" ... then things are repeated in a slightly different formula. There's a point where this needs to get wrapped up, with a resolution one way or the other.
Yes, more surprises are in store for the reader. But, truthfully, this series is getting into a rut, and it seems difficult to sustain. First there's "this", then there's "that" ... then things are repeated in a slightly different formula. There's a point where this needs to get wrapped up, with a resolution one way or the other.
October 17, 2017
Another fun read
Once again the battle continues, new was to fight the battles but will it be enough for humanity? You must read this to find out what is coming next.
Once again the battle continues, new was to fight the battles but will it be enough for humanity? You must read this to find out what is coming next.
June 17, 2019
Good read
This series keeps getting better & better. I can even say that it is gooder. I am happy to recommend this series.
This series keeps getting better & better. I can even say that it is gooder. I am happy to recommend this series.
October 20, 2016
Good story line
Thoughtful story line and held the reader attention .looking forward to the next thrilling episode. knowing it will also be a good read
Thoughtful story line and held the reader attention .looking forward to the next thrilling episode. knowing it will also be a good read
November 8, 2016
Great Book
Another brilliant episode in this enthralling series...can't wait for the next installment. Well done GP Hudson... A joy to read.
Another brilliant episode in this enthralling series...can't wait for the next installment. Well done GP Hudson... A joy to read.
November 19, 2016
Read this..!
Well written, greed character development and excellent twist on standard military sf plot line. Read the entire series; you won't be disappointed.
Well written, greed character development and excellent twist on standard military sf plot line. Read the entire series; you won't be disappointed.
April 5, 2017
Good series
I like these books. The bad aliens are truly evil. There are some superb battle scenes that remind one of France vs England during 1700:1800s. Highly recommend.
I like these books. The bad aliens are truly evil. There are some superb battle scenes that remind one of France vs England during 1700:1800s. Highly recommend.
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