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Nemesis Saga #5
Project Legion
THE SIGNAL WAS RECEIVED
Ten years after a deep space transmission was broadcast from a futuristic citadel hidden in the Arctic ice, Jon Hudson finds himself in a position beyond comprehension. His days of lazy Sasquatch hunting on behalf of the DHS's Fusion Center-Paranormal (FC-P) have been a fading memory since the appearance of Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, reborn through genetic tinkering. Now he longs for those quiet days once more.
THE AEROS HAVE RETURNED
Facing down giant kaiju has become almost commonplace for Hudson and the FC-P, who he regards as his family, but the threat now facing them is global. An alien race known as the Aeros, summoned to Earth ten years ago, have arrived in orbit, hell-bent on destroying their ancient enemy, the Ferox, along with all of humanity...in all dimensions of reality.
ALL EARTHS WILL BE DESTROYED
Facing off against an invasion of city-destroying kaiju, a massive mothership and an assault in a parallel world, Hudson must bolster the FC-P's ranks. Joined by Milos 'Cowboy' Vesely, Hudson must journey through alternate dimensions to gather a one-of-a-kind legion of defenders, including a smart-mouthed soldier, a woman who can animate the lifeless, a time traveler, a robot-man, a powerful king and an assassin who can slip between frequencies of reality.
With Project Legion, Jeremy Robinson has created an epic series finale, bringing together characters and plot elements from more than a dozen different novels and series. The result is a crossover novel, ten years in the making, the likes of which have never been seen outside of comic books and movies like Captain America: Civil War. Project Legion is an apocalyptic end to the first story arc of the bestselling Kaiju Thriller series: The Nemesis Saga.
Novels whose characters or plot elements are featured in Project Legion include: The Nemesis Saga, Island 731, The Didymus Contingency, Raising the Past, Nazi Hunter: Atlantis, The Last Hunter (The Antarktos Saga), Xom-B (aka: Uprising), the Jack Sigler Thrillers and MirrorWorld. Also mentioned are elements from the following novels: Refuge, Kronos and Beneath. Although reading all these novels is NOT a prerequisite for enjoying Project Legion, they will help flesh out the included characters.
Ten years after a deep space transmission was broadcast from a futuristic citadel hidden in the Arctic ice, Jon Hudson finds himself in a position beyond comprehension. His days of lazy Sasquatch hunting on behalf of the DHS's Fusion Center-Paranormal (FC-P) have been a fading memory since the appearance of Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, reborn through genetic tinkering. Now he longs for those quiet days once more.
THE AEROS HAVE RETURNED
Facing down giant kaiju has become almost commonplace for Hudson and the FC-P, who he regards as his family, but the threat now facing them is global. An alien race known as the Aeros, summoned to Earth ten years ago, have arrived in orbit, hell-bent on destroying their ancient enemy, the Ferox, along with all of humanity...in all dimensions of reality.
ALL EARTHS WILL BE DESTROYED
Facing off against an invasion of city-destroying kaiju, a massive mothership and an assault in a parallel world, Hudson must bolster the FC-P's ranks. Joined by Milos 'Cowboy' Vesely, Hudson must journey through alternate dimensions to gather a one-of-a-kind legion of defenders, including a smart-mouthed soldier, a woman who can animate the lifeless, a time traveler, a robot-man, a powerful king and an assassin who can slip between frequencies of reality.
With Project Legion, Jeremy Robinson has created an epic series finale, bringing together characters and plot elements from more than a dozen different novels and series. The result is a crossover novel, ten years in the making, the likes of which have never been seen outside of comic books and movies like Captain America: Civil War. Project Legion is an apocalyptic end to the first story arc of the bestselling Kaiju Thriller series: The Nemesis Saga.
Novels whose characters or plot elements are featured in Project Legion include: The Nemesis Saga, Island 731, The Didymus Contingency, Raising the Past, Nazi Hunter: Atlantis, The Last Hunter (The Antarktos Saga), Xom-B (aka: Uprising), the Jack Sigler Thrillers and MirrorWorld. Also mentioned are elements from the following novels: Refuge, Kronos and Beneath. Although reading all these novels is NOT a prerequisite for enjoying Project Legion, they will help flesh out the included characters.
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First published October 20, 2016
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Jeremy Robinson
163 books2,596 followersJeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
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October 27, 2016
"If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end, as to be worthy of remembrance." - Theoden (Lord of the Rings)
This quote perfectly expresses how I felt about the last installment of the amazing Nemesis saga. I knew it had to end, and I was sad about that, but what an end!! Project Legion easily surpasses the previous four books (and that is a tall order) for humour, action, suspense and pure fun. Jeremy Robinson has long been an author, whose books I will buy as soon as they are released, and this is the reason. You can always guarantee a great read, moments of laughter, heart-felt emotion, and a story that will keep you riveted.
The book also brings together characters from many of Jeremy's other worlds, in a cross-over extravaganza, the likes of which I haven't seen before. Even though, you don't need to, you will get much more satisfaction if you have read the previous four Nemesis books (Project Nemesis, Project Maigo, Project 731 and Project Hyperion), as well as Island 731, MirrorWorld, Atlantis Nazi Hunter (AKA I Am Cowboy), and The Last Hunter, as well as least one of the Chess Team books (Prime, Pulse, Threshold, Instinct, Ragnarok, Omega, Cannibal and Savage).
I should point out that, while I was gifted with an advanced reader copy of Project Legion, I still bought the book on Kindle as soon as it was released.
This quote perfectly expresses how I felt about the last installment of the amazing Nemesis saga. I knew it had to end, and I was sad about that, but what an end!! Project Legion easily surpasses the previous four books (and that is a tall order) for humour, action, suspense and pure fun. Jeremy Robinson has long been an author, whose books I will buy as soon as they are released, and this is the reason. You can always guarantee a great read, moments of laughter, heart-felt emotion, and a story that will keep you riveted.
The book also brings together characters from many of Jeremy's other worlds, in a cross-over extravaganza, the likes of which I haven't seen before. Even though, you don't need to, you will get much more satisfaction if you have read the previous four Nemesis books (Project Nemesis, Project Maigo, Project 731 and Project Hyperion), as well as Island 731, MirrorWorld, Atlantis Nazi Hunter (AKA I Am Cowboy), and The Last Hunter, as well as least one of the Chess Team books (Prime, Pulse, Threshold, Instinct, Ragnarok, Omega, Cannibal and Savage).
I should point out that, while I was gifted with an advanced reader copy of Project Legion, I still bought the book on Kindle as soon as it was released.
October 25, 2016
Project Legion is a massive undertaking by Jeremy Robinson to bring together, and to an end, several of his popular science fiction/action/adventure series. While it closes out several series, it is also a great stand-alone read.
Jon Hudson has just found out that his earth is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien race. With his FC-P team, they work up a strategy for defeating the aliens. This strategy includes characters from other earth dimensions. They barely get back with their helpers when it’s time to face the aliens.
This book includes it all, almost. Time travel, interdimensional travel, space travel, aliens, kaiju, genetically modified humans, and robots, just to name a few. Jeremy Robinson did a great job of keeping all the characters in, well, character while throwing them together, and stirring the pot. There’s a lot of build-up to the final battle and then a battle of epic proportions.
It’s crazy, fun, terrifying, and exhausting. As with all good stories, the good guys win in the end. If you like science fiction mixed with a lot of action and adventure you will like this book.
Jon Hudson has just found out that his earth is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien race. With his FC-P team, they work up a strategy for defeating the aliens. This strategy includes characters from other earth dimensions. They barely get back with their helpers when it’s time to face the aliens.
This book includes it all, almost. Time travel, interdimensional travel, space travel, aliens, kaiju, genetically modified humans, and robots, just to name a few. Jeremy Robinson did a great job of keeping all the characters in, well, character while throwing them together, and stirring the pot. There’s a lot of build-up to the final battle and then a battle of epic proportions.
It’s crazy, fun, terrifying, and exhausting. As with all good stories, the good guys win in the end. If you like science fiction mixed with a lot of action and adventure you will like this book.
March 29, 2017
Exceptional book by an exceptional author. Sorry to see this storyline end, or maybe not. Lol. With this author you can never tell. But wow, lost count of all the characters in this book. And if you haven't read a lot of this authors other books, then a lot of the characters won't make much sense to you. My suggestion, read Jeremy's books. You won't regret it.
September 29, 2017
This series just kept on getting bigger, better, and more epic! The crossover between all his series's was just fantastic!
September 24, 2025
Time travel, space travel, inter dimensional travel, aliens, kaiju, robots, humans, humor - what more could we ask for. An unsurprisingly fun and energetic conclusion to the nemesis saga!
April 7, 2019
The moment we have been waiting for years to arrive... does.
Robinson has been teasing his fans with the idea of setting up an Avengers level event for several years, and the anticipation has been growing with every book since he first mentioned the idea. With PROJECT LEGION, he *finally* gives it to us, and the result is simply stunning.
This book is somewhat similar in structure to the actual first Avengers movie the MCU did. It introduces the various team members in such a way that even if you've never read any of the preceding books, you know enough about them to enjoy this book. But reading the preceding books allows you to have many more "cool!" moments. It even follows the Avengers type in introducing its most powerful team member... and then having this person away until the final "camera circling the team as the theme plays" Avengers moment.
Long time fans of Robinson will LOVE this book, as several characters from various worlds from literally the beginning of Robinson's fiction writing career through some of his most recent books finally merge into one amazing story. To get easily one of the best stories I've read in 2016, read this book. To get the various nuances and "cool!" moments, read at least 5 of Robinson's previous works first - ones that detail the various team members, including the CHESS TEAM book THRESHOLD, DIDYMUS CONTINGENCY, UPRISING (also called XOM-B), MIRRORWORLD, THE LAST HUNTER, and at least the previous two PROJECT series books. All of those books are great in their own right. When Robinson manages to bring all of these together...
Let's just say that the Avengers movie made over a billion dollars at the box office... and this book is better.
Robinson has been teasing his fans with the idea of setting up an Avengers level event for several years, and the anticipation has been growing with every book since he first mentioned the idea. With PROJECT LEGION, he *finally* gives it to us, and the result is simply stunning.
This book is somewhat similar in structure to the actual first Avengers movie the MCU did. It introduces the various team members in such a way that even if you've never read any of the preceding books, you know enough about them to enjoy this book. But reading the preceding books allows you to have many more "cool!" moments. It even follows the Avengers type in introducing its most powerful team member... and then having this person away until the final "camera circling the team as the theme plays" Avengers moment.
Long time fans of Robinson will LOVE this book, as several characters from various worlds from literally the beginning of Robinson's fiction writing career through some of his most recent books finally merge into one amazing story. To get easily one of the best stories I've read in 2016, read this book. To get the various nuances and "cool!" moments, read at least 5 of Robinson's previous works first - ones that detail the various team members, including the CHESS TEAM book THRESHOLD, DIDYMUS CONTINGENCY, UPRISING (also called XOM-B), MIRRORWORLD, THE LAST HUNTER, and at least the previous two PROJECT series books. All of those books are great in their own right. When Robinson manages to bring all of these together...
Let's just say that the Avengers movie made over a billion dollars at the box office... and this book is better.
February 15, 2018
It took a long time for me to get around to Project Legion, the fifth and final book of the series initially called 'A Kaiju Thriller', a term which has since become genericised as a subgenre whereby the series came to be known as the 'Nemesis Saga'. Perhaps I didn't want the ride to be over, but I think a larger aspect was my ambivalence towards the 'comic book crossover' direction Robinson was going with it.
Crossover events have their place, but I'd rather Nemesis had an ending to her arc that stood on its own two towering legs before the crossover was done as a separate piece. Robinson had brought in other IPs before, but this time he goes all out shoehorning in settings, superheroes, monsters and ordinary human characters from darn near every book he's ever published - and there are a lot of them.
The process of writing these all into the story takes up so much space that there's really very little in the way of plot here - even compared to the previous novels in the series - and we instead go rapidly into the epic final confrontation. Thus it's awfully crowded with ideas to the point that they can't all be used effectively and the cumulative whole is more exhausting than engaging for me.
It's okay as gratuitous fan service, but it's not a great Nemesis novel to conclude the series.
Crossover events have their place, but I'd rather Nemesis had an ending to her arc that stood on its own two towering legs before the crossover was done as a separate piece. Robinson had brought in other IPs before, but this time he goes all out shoehorning in settings, superheroes, monsters and ordinary human characters from darn near every book he's ever published - and there are a lot of them.
The process of writing these all into the story takes up so much space that there's really very little in the way of plot here - even compared to the previous novels in the series - and we instead go rapidly into the epic final confrontation. Thus it's awfully crowded with ideas to the point that they can't all be used effectively and the cumulative whole is more exhausting than engaging for me.
It's okay as gratuitous fan service, but it's not a great Nemesis novel to conclude the series.
March 5, 2018
it was a great ending. BUT i was missing A LOT.
what happens is the author pulls characters from all his other book series. which im sure i would have enjoyed immensely if i had known that was what was happening, or if i had read any of the other book series.
i didnt find out until i picked up one of his other series and the word "antarktos" came up and i was like "oooooooooh, that makes sense."
so without knowing that, the main character was just popping into other worlds without a direction, picking these specific people with no explanation, and then continuing the story like i knew these people the whole time.
i got to know them a little bit... but it was hard.
but besides that, it was a great story in the main sense. it was just more confusing than the last several.
what happens is the author pulls characters from all his other book series. which im sure i would have enjoyed immensely if i had known that was what was happening, or if i had read any of the other book series.
i didnt find out until i picked up one of his other series and the word "antarktos" came up and i was like "oooooooooh, that makes sense."
so without knowing that, the main character was just popping into other worlds without a direction, picking these specific people with no explanation, and then continuing the story like i knew these people the whole time.
i got to know them a little bit... but it was hard.
but besides that, it was a great story in the main sense. it was just more confusing than the last several.
October 26, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning!
ByMiss Lynon October 25, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
This was such an amazing book! I have enjoyed Jeremy Robinson's series and this novel brings in characters,situations and excitement while expanding stories,ending some series and taking the reader on a thrilling ride like never before. Read his other works for maximum enjoyment!
I received this advanced reader's copy for an honest review.
ByMiss Lynon October 25, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
This was such an amazing book! I have enjoyed Jeremy Robinson's series and this novel brings in characters,situations and excitement while expanding stories,ending some series and taking the reader on a thrilling ride like never before. Read his other works for maximum enjoyment!
I received this advanced reader's copy for an honest review.
October 30, 2016
Wow
An amazing conclusion to a fantatsic series. The christmas goodbye may have gotten me a little misty. Very very good.
An amazing conclusion to a fantatsic series. The christmas goodbye may have gotten me a little misty. Very very good.
November 1, 2016
The End
Sorry. I am kinda disappointed. Started off good and fizzled out. The series started off with a bang and ended with a whimper.
Sorry. I am kinda disappointed. Started off good and fizzled out. The series started off with a bang and ended with a whimper.
September 17, 2017
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Project Legion really is a unique book. Jeremy Robinson has established that his works are a multiverse and brings them all together in this last, epic adventure. Personally, I have not read any of his non-Nemesis books but I did not feel lost. It seemed like I would have gotten a lot more out of the characters from his other books if I had, but it was not completely necessary to do so. While Project Legion feels complete in and of itself, readers will walk away wanting to know more about those characters. These are supposed to be the greatest heroes in all the multiverse and they pull off incredible feats. It would be like watching Avengers but having only seen the first Captain America film beforehand.
Because of the “Robinverse”, some things in Project Legion do not 100% make sense. Some of the other heroes that pop up are just kind of there to help fight. You do not really need to know too much about them. Others are as key to the plot as the Nemesis characters have been since Project Nemesis. Not just characters either; concepts from the other books (presumably better fleshed out in those other works) are also crucial. Robinson has said that Project Legion was meant to more or less wrap up his currently works as a whole so that he can start fresh on new series, so for folks who have read his other books finishing up those plots was probably pretty satisfying. If anything, Project Legion makes readers want to go back and look up Robinson’s older works.
For the characters from the Nemesis Saga, Project Legion is very satisfying. Without real spoilers, it does end how you would expect. Good triumphs over evil and the characters finally get the peace they have fought for. The narrative throughout is similar to the other books, humorously told by Jon Hudson. There are still plenty of pop culture references throughout, both directly and indirectly, but that was toned down a bit. By far, the Nemesis Saga is the best kaiju series for your bookshelf. While some parts of the series have been weaker than others, overall it is very solid. Any fan of fantastical sci-fi and giant monsters will love this series. Here is to hoping that Robinson’s next kaiju book, Unity, can live up to Nemesis, the Queen of the Monsters.
Project Legion really is a unique book. Jeremy Robinson has established that his works are a multiverse and brings them all together in this last, epic adventure. Personally, I have not read any of his non-Nemesis books but I did not feel lost. It seemed like I would have gotten a lot more out of the characters from his other books if I had, but it was not completely necessary to do so. While Project Legion feels complete in and of itself, readers will walk away wanting to know more about those characters. These are supposed to be the greatest heroes in all the multiverse and they pull off incredible feats. It would be like watching Avengers but having only seen the first Captain America film beforehand.
Because of the “Robinverse”, some things in Project Legion do not 100% make sense. Some of the other heroes that pop up are just kind of there to help fight. You do not really need to know too much about them. Others are as key to the plot as the Nemesis characters have been since Project Nemesis. Not just characters either; concepts from the other books (presumably better fleshed out in those other works) are also crucial. Robinson has said that Project Legion was meant to more or less wrap up his currently works as a whole so that he can start fresh on new series, so for folks who have read his other books finishing up those plots was probably pretty satisfying. If anything, Project Legion makes readers want to go back and look up Robinson’s older works.
For the characters from the Nemesis Saga, Project Legion is very satisfying. Without real spoilers, it does end how you would expect. Good triumphs over evil and the characters finally get the peace they have fought for. The narrative throughout is similar to the other books, humorously told by Jon Hudson. There are still plenty of pop culture references throughout, both directly and indirectly, but that was toned down a bit. By far, the Nemesis Saga is the best kaiju series for your bookshelf. While some parts of the series have been weaker than others, overall it is very solid. Any fan of fantastical sci-fi and giant monsters will love this series. Here is to hoping that Robinson’s next kaiju book, Unity, can live up to Nemesis, the Queen of the Monsters.
May 30, 2022
In conclusion, after reading the book Project Hyperion and reading 14 other books, was it worth it? I say it is the middle of the road. There are great things used for many different characters to shine in this team-up, such as crazy with a capital C. Soloman plays a decisive part at the end, and Phiona plays a very supportive role. Now some of the main cast we know and loved were pushed to the side for these characters to shine. Is that a good or bad thing? I'll let you decide that. But some characters, such as David and Freemen, felt out of character. David was a bit more light-hearted, and Freemen felt a bit nieve, which given what happened at the end of his book, it doesn't seem that he should be like that. However, even with all these mishaps, this was fun. This is why I love Jeremy Robinson's way of writing. He just has fun, and his characters always bounce off one another perfectly. Some of my favorites were Lily and Crazy, then Hudson and Solomen. But the end for Nemesis herself was beautiful. I'm glad she got to know peace—a great ending for a great monster.
Should you read all 14 tie-ins?! To a point, I say yes, but at the same time, no. I got so burnt out by the end of this and that I felt I miss judged the Chess Team. I say if you want a complete experience, then yes. If you just want giant monsters fighting, then just stick with the core of the series. It's only six books, including Island 731, and you most likely finish the series quicker than I ever did.
In the end, I recommend this series.
Should you read all 14 tie-ins?! To a point, I say yes, but at the same time, no. I got so burnt out by the end of this and that I felt I miss judged the Chess Team. I say if you want a complete experience, then yes. If you just want giant monsters fighting, then just stick with the core of the series. It's only six books, including Island 731, and you most likely finish the series quicker than I ever did.
In the end, I recommend this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2018
Absolutely amazing!
I don't normally write many reviews anymore, however, as this is the final novel in the Nemesis/kaiju series, I wanted to give my thoughts on this author and his work. I have dilligently been reading novels by Jeremy Robinson (and his various pen names) for many years now. His ability to capture a reader through both character development and an awesome inspiring or a fear provoking story line is, in my opinion, second to none in this genre. From "Refuge" (which is love to see more of mind you!), and "Antarktos", through to the Kaiju series, his writing never leaves me feeling like I need to sleep. When I look at the clock, it's always "I'll just finish this bit...." which turns into another four hours! This final novel in the Kaiju series was such a thrill as we not only got to see the Nemesis saga come to a conclusion, but all of his other work (and what a catalogue of work it is!), rated a mention. From Solomon and Crazy, right through to the little town of Refuge, it was such a thrill to read something incorporating so many facets of Jeremy's history on paper coming together with Hudson and the crew in this final thrilling ride! My hat off to you Jeremy Robinson - a brilliant, creative master at his very best. Thank you for the experience and bringing me and so many others along with you on this wild ride!
I don't normally write many reviews anymore, however, as this is the final novel in the Nemesis/kaiju series, I wanted to give my thoughts on this author and his work. I have dilligently been reading novels by Jeremy Robinson (and his various pen names) for many years now. His ability to capture a reader through both character development and an awesome inspiring or a fear provoking story line is, in my opinion, second to none in this genre. From "Refuge" (which is love to see more of mind you!), and "Antarktos", through to the Kaiju series, his writing never leaves me feeling like I need to sleep. When I look at the clock, it's always "I'll just finish this bit...." which turns into another four hours! This final novel in the Kaiju series was such a thrill as we not only got to see the Nemesis saga come to a conclusion, but all of his other work (and what a catalogue of work it is!), rated a mention. From Solomon and Crazy, right through to the little town of Refuge, it was such a thrill to read something incorporating so many facets of Jeremy's history on paper coming together with Hudson and the crew in this final thrilling ride! My hat off to you Jeremy Robinson - a brilliant, creative master at his very best. Thank you for the experience and bringing me and so many others along with you on this wild ride!
January 10, 2017
It's always sad to see friends go...
...but I guess you have to say "goodbye" before you can say "hello" again.
So...I've now read all the Nemesis/Kaiju Thriller books that Jeremy has written, starting with Island 731 and going through to this, Project Legion.
Observations? The writing style has matured along the way. Island 731 was a great premise, but frankly, an awful book IMHPO. I very nearly gave up on it I the first few chapters and had to push hard to finish it. I'm glad I did - the character of Lilly makesbit worthwhile.
Hudson is an interesting character throughout. His nerd/geek credentials are bared for everyone to see, there's absolutely no doubting his motivations, and he keeps getting up when he's pushed down. I'd like to think I'd be a bit like Hudson myself, at least with the quick retorts and geek witticisms, but if I'm honest with myself, I'd probably just stand there and crap myself if I was in this character's shoes.
The author's use of "guest stars" in this book, Project Legion", is an interesting one - I was already familiar with "Cowboy" after reading the two books he's in, but not familiar with any of the others - it's highly likely based on this book that I'll go back and at least try to read some of the other books, so I guess the author succeeded there.
Overall, I've enjoyed all the books. Island 731 is definitely the weakest, and it's characters, except Lilly, are underutilized in the other books, but honestly, with the cast these books have, and the amount of action happening, I'm not sure there was much space for more character development. I would say this book, Project Legion, is probably the second weakest. That's not to be construed as a bad thing though - trying to tie up all the convolutions the author has created in prior books in just one book was always going to be hard, and I actually think the over arcing narrative would have benefited from one extra book - there's just too much going on here, and in places it feels sort of rushed. The grand conclusion, whilst epic in its own way, felt like a sprint finish, meaning some of the drama was lost for this reader. I definitely get the feeling that the author alternates between not wanting to let these characters go (similar to the way J.K. Rowling had described her experiences with Harry et al) and wanting to be done with them and tie the series up with a nicer little bow. When he says that Hudson is his favorite character of all to write, I can believe it, and that shows in the writing, but there's only so many references to films and books and video games you can make before they begin to feel contrived, and I think the author has now probably met that limit.
Overall then, I think it's a great series of books. Topped and tailed by some weaker writing, but that's made up for by the intervening novels. Highly recommended if you enjoyed movies like Species, Godzilla (any of them) or the idea of Pacific Rim. If you've a well rounded understanding of the 80's and of the genres created or bolstered by Lovecraft, Tolkien, Gibson, and others, then I think you'll find something, maybe a lot, to like in the books. But as when the bar staff call "Last Orders!" in the pub, I think you may find yourself wishing for "just one more for the road" when you finish Project Legion.
Overall, 4* for the series, if I was scoring Project Legion in isolation then it's a 3* book from this author.
...but I guess you have to say "goodbye" before you can say "hello" again.
So...I've now read all the Nemesis/Kaiju Thriller books that Jeremy has written, starting with Island 731 and going through to this, Project Legion.
Observations? The writing style has matured along the way. Island 731 was a great premise, but frankly, an awful book IMHPO. I very nearly gave up on it I the first few chapters and had to push hard to finish it. I'm glad I did - the character of Lilly makesbit worthwhile.
Hudson is an interesting character throughout. His nerd/geek credentials are bared for everyone to see, there's absolutely no doubting his motivations, and he keeps getting up when he's pushed down. I'd like to think I'd be a bit like Hudson myself, at least with the quick retorts and geek witticisms, but if I'm honest with myself, I'd probably just stand there and crap myself if I was in this character's shoes.
The author's use of "guest stars" in this book, Project Legion", is an interesting one - I was already familiar with "Cowboy" after reading the two books he's in, but not familiar with any of the others - it's highly likely based on this book that I'll go back and at least try to read some of the other books, so I guess the author succeeded there.
Overall, I've enjoyed all the books. Island 731 is definitely the weakest, and it's characters, except Lilly, are underutilized in the other books, but honestly, with the cast these books have, and the amount of action happening, I'm not sure there was much space for more character development. I would say this book, Project Legion, is probably the second weakest. That's not to be construed as a bad thing though - trying to tie up all the convolutions the author has created in prior books in just one book was always going to be hard, and I actually think the over arcing narrative would have benefited from one extra book - there's just too much going on here, and in places it feels sort of rushed. The grand conclusion, whilst epic in its own way, felt like a sprint finish, meaning some of the drama was lost for this reader. I definitely get the feeling that the author alternates between not wanting to let these characters go (similar to the way J.K. Rowling had described her experiences with Harry et al) and wanting to be done with them and tie the series up with a nicer little bow. When he says that Hudson is his favorite character of all to write, I can believe it, and that shows in the writing, but there's only so many references to films and books and video games you can make before they begin to feel contrived, and I think the author has now probably met that limit.
Overall then, I think it's a great series of books. Topped and tailed by some weaker writing, but that's made up for by the intervening novels. Highly recommended if you enjoyed movies like Species, Godzilla (any of them) or the idea of Pacific Rim. If you've a well rounded understanding of the 80's and of the genres created or bolstered by Lovecraft, Tolkien, Gibson, and others, then I think you'll find something, maybe a lot, to like in the books. But as when the bar staff call "Last Orders!" in the pub, I think you may find yourself wishing for "just one more for the road" when you finish Project Legion.
Overall, 4* for the series, if I was scoring Project Legion in isolation then it's a 3* book from this author.
July 8, 2017
If you've followed the Nemesis series through until this book, you're certainly a fan of Robinson's kaiju novels. In that case, Project Legion is another killer addition to the series. But if you're a fan of Robinson's prodigious and diverse catalog of fiction, this book is filled, cover to cover, with endless treats. If you're not on your toes, you're certain to see at least six characters from other non-kaiju books. But if you're really paying attention, you'll catch references to places, events, and many, many more characters.
I would list them all, but that would fall into the realm of spoilers.
Long story short, this book is a thrilling adventure and unique fun spanning the entirety of the Robinson multiverse. It's not to be missed!
I would list them all, but that would fall into the realm of spoilers.
Long story short, this book is a thrilling adventure and unique fun spanning the entirety of the Robinson multiverse. It's not to be missed!
December 11, 2016
WOW. Just wow. Jeremy has a very nice style of writing, and has created several storyline I really enjoyed. Reread some outside the kaiju continuum in preparation for this novel, and it was a bonus (but not essential for the story).
The term 'page turner' is overused, but this book didn't let go. One of the top 3 best books I've read this year, and I read a lot :). I think the only recent book topping this one is XOM-B, and I recommend reading this book before Legion.
No spoilers, but this book masterfully weaves together various universes and storylines. Jeremy, I salute you for this masterpiece. Can't wait for a spaceship Betty!
The term 'page turner' is overused, but this book didn't let go. One of the top 3 best books I've read this year, and I read a lot :). I think the only recent book topping this one is XOM-B, and I recommend reading this book before Legion.
No spoilers, but this book masterfully weaves together various universes and storylines. Jeremy, I salute you for this masterpiece. Can't wait for a spaceship Betty!
June 13, 2023
Overall a fun book, but because I never had any inclination to read Jeremy Robinson’s other stuff, I simply couldn’t get attached to any of the characters introduced. While it takes on a multiverse aspect it’s still very small in scale, with only a handful of people chosen. I dunno, feel like it could’ve been fleshed out more. Might’ve needed one more book to accomplish that.
Also, I think a lot of the dialogue feels awkward and kind of cringey in 2023. Hudson just feels like a weird borderline neck beard character to root for, especially now.
Overall I liked it, though.
Also, I think a lot of the dialogue feels awkward and kind of cringey in 2023. Hudson just feels like a weird borderline neck beard character to root for, especially now.
Overall I liked it, though.
January 16, 2018
This book is amazing!!! It has everything I could ask for in a book - awesome monsters, amazing action and human characters that I truly care about. Jeremy Robinson uses several characters from his other novels in this book, but I don't think you have to read them to enjoy this. However, I have read most of his books and reading about all of these great characters again was a blast! I can't recommend this book (and the entire series, for that matter) enough!
January 25, 2018
The finale(?) to the absolutely STUNNING Project Series from Jeremy Robinson. Well crafted, paced, and action packed. The blending of all of his series' into this epic conclusion really kept me riveted the entire time. From subtle nods to other books of his, to main series characters running roughshod over an overwhelming alien menace, this book never ceases to be awesome. If you like giant monsters, giant robots, and wacky antics, than look no further than Project: Legion.
June 6, 2022
What a fantastic conclusion to this five book Kaiju series. It draws in characters from a wide variety of other Jeremy Robinson novels. It features epic battles with a much larger number of Kaiju involved. All of the main characters we have come to know and love face death like never before. The conclusion to the series was perfect.
The series is now being made for the small screen but it absolutely deserves a film, or a few films.
The series is now being made for the small screen but it absolutely deserves a film, or a few films.
January 27, 2025
I was putting this one off because it’s the last one and I was not looking forward to ending this series. I was shocked to realize a few characters from Jeremy’s other series, Chess Team, was in this one. I’m reading that series now also and was taking my time with it because there were no more once I finish. But, I noticed he wrote a new recently for Chess Team.
I would love to have the chess team and this series to really intertwine together in one book.
I would love to have the chess team and this series to really intertwine together in one book.
August 4, 2023
This may be my favorite installment in the Nemesis series. There were so many familiar characters and it was fun to see them working together, outside of their normal worlds. It was a really good wrap-up to this series and as always, Jeremy Robinson made it hard to say goodbye to this series. Jeffrey Kafer did a wonderful job on the narration, as usual.
December 16, 2024
Found it quite difficult to follow because of all the crossover characters. I’d have preferred project nemesis to stay project nemesis and work as it’s own saga instead of everyone else getting involved. It would most likely be more enjoyable if you read the books where the characters come from before starting legion.
Conclusion was good though.
Conclusion was good though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2017
I really enjoyed the final novel in the series and it wrapped things up nicely with a few twists to keep things interesting. Robinson definitely turns things up a few notches to 11 with some new kaiju and some returning friends and foes.
December 26, 2017
A breathtaking finale
My first book of Jeremy Robinson was Project Nemesis. If you reach this point, you know how brilliant Jeremy creative mind is. This book is emotional bringing years of reading to a high, high finale. No more words. Only an endless praise.
My first book of Jeremy Robinson was Project Nemesis. If you reach this point, you know how brilliant Jeremy creative mind is. This book is emotional bringing years of reading to a high, high finale. No more words. Only an endless praise.
April 9, 2018
My inner child in bonketz
This was a part everything that kids look for in thouse old Saturday/Sunday morning cartoons. It showed the hero's living threw the action and coming out on top. So thank you Jeremy for giving all future readers this great read.
This was a part everything that kids look for in thouse old Saturday/Sunday morning cartoons. It showed the hero's living threw the action and coming out on top. So thank you Jeremy for giving all future readers this great read.
May 15, 2018
Great series
Great series to read love the kaiju books and most syfi. Love these
Characters and to development through the series. Jeremy is a great talent and I look forward to more of his work
Great series to read love the kaiju books and most syfi. Love these
Characters and to development through the series. Jeremy is a great talent and I look forward to more of his work
September 5, 2018
Wooow never saw that coming.
The fith and last book of the Nemesis saga is AWESOME. It started with Nemesis and ended with...yeah...read the books.
Love Robinsons books. After this book i have added other books from him.
The fith and last book of the Nemesis saga is AWESOME. It started with Nemesis and ended with...yeah...read the books.
Love Robinsons books. After this book i have added other books from him.
August 17, 2019
I thought the introduction of the multiverse would be when the series finally lost me. But nope, this book still gave me a massive dopamine dose of enjoyment. I love the finale to this crazy venture.
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