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Cadicle #6
Path of Justice
In the years since the Bakzen war, Wil and Saera have raised a family on Earth outside the purview of the High Dynasties and Priesthood. Except, it’s almost time for their teenage twins, Raena and Jason, to begin telekinesis training and they have no idea such abilities even exist. With the Bakzen threat eliminated, Wil hopes the TSS can offer them training without the need to commit to a lifetime of military service. Just as the twins come to understand the life on Tararia that was kept from them as children, the family discovers that there’s always another layer of secrets guiding their lives.
Path of Justice is the sixth installment in the Cadicle series. This novel lays the foundation for the plan to finally bring down the Priesthood.
Path of Justice is the sixth installment in the Cadicle series. This novel lays the foundation for the plan to finally bring down the Priesthood.
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A.K. DuBoff
79 books111 followersA.K. (Amy) DuBoff has always loved science fiction in all its forms, including books, movies, shows, and games. If it involves outer space, even better!
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
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February 28, 2020
Some time has passed since the events of Book 5, Crossroads of Fate, that saw the final conflict of the TSS and the Bakzen, and Will and Saera, along with the Primus Elite and Cris and Kate, have all settled into other roles, trying to become normal people again, putting the burden of war behind them.
Saera and Will have become parents to twins, Raena and Jason, beautiful babies that will one day become the heirs to not just the Sietinen Dynasty, but also to the TSS Legacy.
Wanting them to not come from too priviledged backgrounds, just be normal kids, Will and Saera decide to raise them on Earth, were they will have the opportunity to be raised amongst other kids, and have normal childhoods.
This book is kind of broken into several stages, as we get to see the Will and Saera immediately after the war, and moving to Earth, with some friends for support, and then, it moves quickly forward so we see the kids growing up, until they are around the age of 16, and at this point, they are just finishing up school, with no clue as to who they are.
Will and Saera are still TSS thanks to a nifty gadget that allows them instantenous travel to the Moon and back.
Several things are happening in this future, as the TSS move towards becoming more academic, and less war orientated, but they are also busy closing up spacial rifts caused by the Bakzen, so that no one can use them in the future, as well as repairing the damage to space.
On Earth, Raena comes of age in the middle of her exams, and has to be rescued from Earth before someone finds out what is happening.
A large part of this book however, is dedicated to the future, and the seemingly unstoppable threat of the Priesthood. Will and those at the TSS, including his parents, have all come to realise that everything that has happened, the war with the Bakzen, the history of Terrans, and those that do and don’t have abilities, as well as the disappearances of multiple woman over time. As the team look at what to do with the Priesthood however, a crack team of Priesthood agents kidnaps Raena, as they see her as the key to the future.
Whilst this is the 6th book in the series, it is almost a sequel to the other 5 books, a follow on after the rest of the series to show what happens after the war with the Bakzen and wrap up the rest of everything. It is brilliant that DuBoff has actually taken the time to write 2 whole books dedicated to wrapping up all the lose ends of the series that she wrote, and following on with the lives of the characters after the major climactic event of the series. Normally most just leave it and leave you wondering what happened to everyone? But not this time, you get the answers, and you get so much more.
This book is the first of what is essentially a 2 part series that closes the loop on the entire series, closing up plot lines on all of the major and minor characters, the Sientinen blood line, and most importantly, the Priesthood.
What is even more interesting (and a lot of fun to if you are a real fan of the series), is that you get to see the children of Will and Saera, who are just exceptional.
The great thing about DuBoff’s stories are that they are so heavily Character Driven, not all wrapped up in just blowing things up as a lot of this type of book is. It has allowed her to tell such an amazing story from several different characters points of view, and really create such incredible and meaningful characters that you really grow attached to. Reading these books is such a pleasure, and you find yourself burning through the pages at an incredible pace as you just have to know more, and it is so much fun to read.
DuBoff doesn’t disappoint those that like a good battle though, there are some epic battle scenes, and book 6 will leave no one unsatisfied with some brilliant combat scenes.
This is such an outstanding series, one of the best series of its type I have ever read, with something for everyone, and easily the best character driven story writing for this genre, and something that could happily stand with the works of ‘Doc’ Smith, John Wyndham or Arthur C. Clarke, the character writing is just so brilliant.
If you want a great read, jump into this series, you will not be disappointed!!
Saera and Will have become parents to twins, Raena and Jason, beautiful babies that will one day become the heirs to not just the Sietinen Dynasty, but also to the TSS Legacy.
Wanting them to not come from too priviledged backgrounds, just be normal kids, Will and Saera decide to raise them on Earth, were they will have the opportunity to be raised amongst other kids, and have normal childhoods.
This book is kind of broken into several stages, as we get to see the Will and Saera immediately after the war, and moving to Earth, with some friends for support, and then, it moves quickly forward so we see the kids growing up, until they are around the age of 16, and at this point, they are just finishing up school, with no clue as to who they are.
Will and Saera are still TSS thanks to a nifty gadget that allows them instantenous travel to the Moon and back.
Several things are happening in this future, as the TSS move towards becoming more academic, and less war orientated, but they are also busy closing up spacial rifts caused by the Bakzen, so that no one can use them in the future, as well as repairing the damage to space.
On Earth, Raena comes of age in the middle of her exams, and has to be rescued from Earth before someone finds out what is happening.
A large part of this book however, is dedicated to the future, and the seemingly unstoppable threat of the Priesthood. Will and those at the TSS, including his parents, have all come to realise that everything that has happened, the war with the Bakzen, the history of Terrans, and those that do and don’t have abilities, as well as the disappearances of multiple woman over time. As the team look at what to do with the Priesthood however, a crack team of Priesthood agents kidnaps Raena, as they see her as the key to the future.
Whilst this is the 6th book in the series, it is almost a sequel to the other 5 books, a follow on after the rest of the series to show what happens after the war with the Bakzen and wrap up the rest of everything. It is brilliant that DuBoff has actually taken the time to write 2 whole books dedicated to wrapping up all the lose ends of the series that she wrote, and following on with the lives of the characters after the major climactic event of the series. Normally most just leave it and leave you wondering what happened to everyone? But not this time, you get the answers, and you get so much more.
This book is the first of what is essentially a 2 part series that closes the loop on the entire series, closing up plot lines on all of the major and minor characters, the Sientinen blood line, and most importantly, the Priesthood.
What is even more interesting (and a lot of fun to if you are a real fan of the series), is that you get to see the children of Will and Saera, who are just exceptional.
The great thing about DuBoff’s stories are that they are so heavily Character Driven, not all wrapped up in just blowing things up as a lot of this type of book is. It has allowed her to tell such an amazing story from several different characters points of view, and really create such incredible and meaningful characters that you really grow attached to. Reading these books is such a pleasure, and you find yourself burning through the pages at an incredible pace as you just have to know more, and it is so much fun to read.
DuBoff doesn’t disappoint those that like a good battle though, there are some epic battle scenes, and book 6 will leave no one unsatisfied with some brilliant combat scenes.
This is such an outstanding series, one of the best series of its type I have ever read, with something for everyone, and easily the best character driven story writing for this genre, and something that could happily stand with the works of ‘Doc’ Smith, John Wyndham or Arthur C. Clarke, the character writing is just so brilliant.
If you want a great read, jump into this series, you will not be disappointed!!
July 1, 2018
The war is over and while the TSS looks to transition from a war time military organization to a peacetime place of learning and opportunity for all Wil and Saera make a startling decision when it comes to the next generation of Sietinen.
It's a 16 year time jump (the one thing I am not a fan of in this series and others in general. I always want to know what happened during all of that time) and Wil and Saera are living on Earth with their twin children Raena and Jason who know nothing of their heritage as Wil wanted to raise them away from the TSS and Taran culture to give them a chance at a normal life. It was going well until Raena's Awakening happened while taking a test at school. From that moment on her and Jason's life would never be the same.
I really enjoyed this book. While I don't like the time jumps so much, it's great to meet the next generation and move on with the plot of the story and get closer to taking down the Priesthood. A great part of this book is finding out A LOT about the Priesthood. No longer are they just mysterious figures playing with other's lives for reasons unknown. We get to see first hand how vile they really are. I also like that as the generations change, things in the universe change too. There are many changes at the TSS and also on Tararia that affect our main characters a great deal. Watching them handle these situations is fun and exciting and rewarding and in some instances a bit sad. We've been a part of almost their entire lives by now and the author makes me feel like I'm right there with them....like family.
On to the last book to find out how it all ends.....
It's a 16 year time jump (the one thing I am not a fan of in this series and others in general. I always want to know what happened during all of that time) and Wil and Saera are living on Earth with their twin children Raena and Jason who know nothing of their heritage as Wil wanted to raise them away from the TSS and Taran culture to give them a chance at a normal life. It was going well until Raena's Awakening happened while taking a test at school. From that moment on her and Jason's life would never be the same.
I really enjoyed this book. While I don't like the time jumps so much, it's great to meet the next generation and move on with the plot of the story and get closer to taking down the Priesthood. A great part of this book is finding out A LOT about the Priesthood. No longer are they just mysterious figures playing with other's lives for reasons unknown. We get to see first hand how vile they really are. I also like that as the generations change, things in the universe change too. There are many changes at the TSS and also on Tararia that affect our main characters a great deal. Watching them handle these situations is fun and exciting and rewarding and in some instances a bit sad. We've been a part of almost their entire lives by now and the author makes me feel like I'm right there with them....like family.
On to the last book to find out how it all ends.....
February 21, 2017
“A New Generation.”
Saera is several months pregnant, and they decide the children will be raised on Earth after they’re born on TSS Headquarters. The story then jumps sixteen years and we meet the twins, Jason and Raena, who know nothing of their heritage. Then, suddenly, Raena has her Awakening, the onset of abilities, and hears voices as she picks up what her classmates are thinking. Jason calls their dad, and the kids are quickly taken from the Earth to the moon headquarters where they are introduced to their heritage – and future. The Priesthood and the Aeiser are also aware of the situation and both want Raena for their own purposes.
The author’s writing is excellent, and the story is interesting. Unfortunately, it moves slowly, as we follow the twins and their activities in a new environment. There is the expected kidnapping and rescue towards the end, and we wonder why the TSS doesn’t destroy the Priesthood once and for all, but the author isn’t finished building her universe yet. In fact, we see a lot of changes in this latest novel, as commands are repositioned and we watch the next generation move forward. As much as I like the series, I think the author needs to throw away the current formula and invent some new and more exciting ideas to the series. Each story is starting to sound like the previous one, with just a change of characters, i.e., the next generation. Still, this is one of the best new SF series I’ve read in awhile, and I highly recommend it to those who like good world building in science fiction.
Saera is several months pregnant, and they decide the children will be raised on Earth after they’re born on TSS Headquarters. The story then jumps sixteen years and we meet the twins, Jason and Raena, who know nothing of their heritage. Then, suddenly, Raena has her Awakening, the onset of abilities, and hears voices as she picks up what her classmates are thinking. Jason calls their dad, and the kids are quickly taken from the Earth to the moon headquarters where they are introduced to their heritage – and future. The Priesthood and the Aeiser are also aware of the situation and both want Raena for their own purposes.
The author’s writing is excellent, and the story is interesting. Unfortunately, it moves slowly, as we follow the twins and their activities in a new environment. There is the expected kidnapping and rescue towards the end, and we wonder why the TSS doesn’t destroy the Priesthood once and for all, but the author isn’t finished building her universe yet. In fact, we see a lot of changes in this latest novel, as commands are repositioned and we watch the next generation move forward. As much as I like the series, I think the author needs to throw away the current formula and invent some new and more exciting ideas to the series. Each story is starting to sound like the previous one, with just a change of characters, i.e., the next generation. Still, this is one of the best new SF series I’ve read in awhile, and I highly recommend it to those who like good world building in science fiction.
February 17, 2017
Book 6 of the Cadicle is fantastic!
The saga continues into a new generation but without leaving the three previous generations behind. It's freaking awesome. And there's more from the Priesthood and the Aesir and lots of machinations of all sorts and some cool new young people, many of them learning all sorts of new things and experiencing culture shock. It's all good! The story lines are interesting, the writing is smooth and picks up on nuances between the characters. It's a fun and gripping read.
I'm really looking forward to #7!
The saga continues into a new generation but without leaving the three previous generations behind. It's freaking awesome. And there's more from the Priesthood and the Aesir and lots of machinations of all sorts and some cool new young people, many of them learning all sorts of new things and experiencing culture shock. It's all good! The story lines are interesting, the writing is smooth and picks up on nuances between the characters. It's a fun and gripping read.
I'm really looking forward to #7!
June 25, 2017
Awesome series! I highly recommend checking it out!
July 31, 2018
Perfection
Love this series. It would likely make a great tv or movie series. Id look fotward to it as I look forward to the next installment.
Love this series. It would likely make a great tv or movie series. Id look fotward to it as I look forward to the next installment.
March 6, 2019
Review of: Path of Justice (Cadicle Book 4)
I really l like the characters and the turns I the story line. I felt it was a little short though.
I really l like the characters and the turns I the story line. I felt it was a little short though.
March 12, 2017
Wtg Amy duboff
Excellent transition from war to galactic peace keepers to right the wrongs of those in evil power .power to the people
Excellent transition from war to galactic peace keepers to right the wrongs of those in evil power .power to the people
February 13, 2017
Path of Justice is the continuation of the Sientinen story after the major climax at the end of Crossroads of Fate (Cadicle #5). I’m a fan of space sci-fi, so it’s not a leap of faith that I’d like this book and series. However, space is only a minor setting, but not the main focus of Path of Justice.
Brief summary: Path of Justice is the aftermath of the TSS after Wil won the war with the Bakzen. Life goes on, Wil and Saera have children of their own whom they decide to raise on Earth outside the influence of the TSS and their heritage to give them a chance at a normal life. However, upon the awakening of the children’s telekinetic powers, they are introduced to the TSS and their birthright. Unfortunately, many of the dangers of both are quickly realized.
Pros:
• The story flows fast, and the writing is captivating. I completed my second run of the book in 2 days*.
• Easy to pick up as a first book for the series. A new reader may miss several of the nods to the previous books, but shouldn’t feel lost or that they’ve missed a major plot hook. That being said, I think new readers would get more by starting at Architects of Destiny (Cadicle #1).
• Ties up several loose ends from previous books. Specifically, Wil finally discussing with Cris and Saera the demons he’s been holding onto from the end of the Bakzen war.
• Good writing and premise. Average kids discover they’re not average, e.g. royalty, but use their plain upbringing to their advantage.
• I love the humorous real life interaction between characters.
• Nice foreshadowing of creepy Priesthood guys being like the vanquished Bakzen.
Cons:
• Like most of Mrs. DuBoff’s books, I want more details of the characters. I love the jovial interactions between the characters and would love to read more. If I have any requests of Mrs. DuBoff, it’s to flesh out the characters more but not to the point of adding needless fluff. It’s a delicate balance.
• For an epic space opera, it’s light on space. No ship combat and minimal interaction with the details of working in space.
*I received an advance copy.
Brief summary: Path of Justice is the aftermath of the TSS after Wil won the war with the Bakzen. Life goes on, Wil and Saera have children of their own whom they decide to raise on Earth outside the influence of the TSS and their heritage to give them a chance at a normal life. However, upon the awakening of the children’s telekinetic powers, they are introduced to the TSS and their birthright. Unfortunately, many of the dangers of both are quickly realized.
Pros:
• The story flows fast, and the writing is captivating. I completed my second run of the book in 2 days*.
• Easy to pick up as a first book for the series. A new reader may miss several of the nods to the previous books, but shouldn’t feel lost or that they’ve missed a major plot hook. That being said, I think new readers would get more by starting at Architects of Destiny (Cadicle #1).
• Ties up several loose ends from previous books. Specifically, Wil finally discussing with Cris and Saera the demons he’s been holding onto from the end of the Bakzen war.
• Good writing and premise. Average kids discover they’re not average, e.g. royalty, but use their plain upbringing to their advantage.
• I love the humorous real life interaction between characters.
• Nice foreshadowing of creepy Priesthood guys being like the vanquished Bakzen.
Cons:
• Like most of Mrs. DuBoff’s books, I want more details of the characters. I love the jovial interactions between the characters and would love to read more. If I have any requests of Mrs. DuBoff, it’s to flesh out the characters more but not to the point of adding needless fluff. It’s a delicate balance.
• For an epic space opera, it’s light on space. No ship combat and minimal interaction with the details of working in space.
*I received an advance copy.
September 2, 2019
Great book
This is a great series. The war is over and the aftermath has affected Will who has Signs of PTSD. The development of his children and the addition of a new character is interesting. Three generations of the family is now allied against the Priesthood. There is great action and an introduction to the next book
This is a great series. The war is over and the aftermath has affected Will who has Signs of PTSD. The development of his children and the addition of a new character is interesting. Three generations of the family is now allied against the Priesthood. There is great action and an introduction to the next book
March 31, 2018
Book 6. Read the series for a full appreciation of a space opera spanning decades and planets.
The 3rd generation of Sientinen young people are coming of age. In this family that means the awakening of their mental powers. For the twins, it also means discovering they are not of Earth, there is a whole space station by the moon of which their adopted home planet is unaware, they have extra sensory telekenetic powers, and their grandfather is the hereditary ruler of a large portion of a planet and owner of a company that controls galaxy-wide communications. As an added expectation, there are aliens who have dibs on one of them. Life is a lot more complicated than where to go to college, to include kidnapping; priests who manipulate everyone for their own goals, which we discover exactly what that is in this novel; and an heir to a dynasty we thought extinct. A lot of responsibilities have suddenly been thrust upon the twins and they still need to finish school and grow into their roles.
This is an enjoyable 6th book in the series, expounding on the roles and characters, introducing new aspects, answering some questions and leading us to wonder how our heroes will defeat not only the priesthood but the institutions and beliefs it has instilled in the populace at all social levels.
Do not let my rating discourage you from reading this series. In my mind, 3 stars is a good, solid book. It is worth your time and the price, which is inexpensive compared to many I have seen. This series would be appropriate for YA on up to grandparents or anyone who enjoys a good sci fi story that is about people and societies. It is not military fiction or post apocalyptic, of which science fiction has become inundated.
I have received free copies from the author of some of the books in this series, of which this was one. It does not affect my review.
The 3rd generation of Sientinen young people are coming of age. In this family that means the awakening of their mental powers. For the twins, it also means discovering they are not of Earth, there is a whole space station by the moon of which their adopted home planet is unaware, they have extra sensory telekenetic powers, and their grandfather is the hereditary ruler of a large portion of a planet and owner of a company that controls galaxy-wide communications. As an added expectation, there are aliens who have dibs on one of them. Life is a lot more complicated than where to go to college, to include kidnapping; priests who manipulate everyone for their own goals, which we discover exactly what that is in this novel; and an heir to a dynasty we thought extinct. A lot of responsibilities have suddenly been thrust upon the twins and they still need to finish school and grow into their roles.
This is an enjoyable 6th book in the series, expounding on the roles and characters, introducing new aspects, answering some questions and leading us to wonder how our heroes will defeat not only the priesthood but the institutions and beliefs it has instilled in the populace at all social levels.
Do not let my rating discourage you from reading this series. In my mind, 3 stars is a good, solid book. It is worth your time and the price, which is inexpensive compared to many I have seen. This series would be appropriate for YA on up to grandparents or anyone who enjoys a good sci fi story that is about people and societies. It is not military fiction or post apocalyptic, of which science fiction has become inundated.
I have received free copies from the author of some of the books in this series, of which this was one. It does not affect my review.
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