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The Pike Chronicles #7
Galactic Empire
A devastating invasion.
A supremely powerful enemy.
A journey into the unknown.
The future of the galaxy hanging in the balance.
The Erinyie have returned, and despair is spreading throughout the galaxy. Admiral Jon Pike and his forces are helpless against this new, all powerful enemy. Desperate to find help, Jon Pike is forced to undertake a perilous journey, to find the fabled builders of the jump gates. Will he and his team succeed in their quest? Or will the galaxy once again be plunged into darkness?
A supremely powerful enemy.
A journey into the unknown.
The future of the galaxy hanging in the balance.
The Erinyie have returned, and despair is spreading throughout the galaxy. Admiral Jon Pike and his forces are helpless against this new, all powerful enemy. Desperate to find help, Jon Pike is forced to undertake a perilous journey, to find the fabled builders of the jump gates. Will he and his team succeed in their quest? Or will the galaxy once again be plunged into darkness?
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252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2017
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About the author
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.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
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August 2, 2017
Mystery or Mysticism? Who are the Builders?
In this volume, Hudson introduces several new races, seemingly split into two opposing forces, struggling to control the future. Pike and his allies continue to fight for both humanity and freedom. Pike and his allies end up searching for traces of legendary predecessor races that may provide assistance to the increasingly desperate situation of current races.
This installment follows the pattern of unexpected plot twists, as did the earlier books. It has gotten to the point that it has necome impossible to predict where the storyline will turn next.
In this volume, Hudson introduces several new races, seemingly split into two opposing forces, struggling to control the future. Pike and his allies continue to fight for both humanity and freedom. Pike and his allies end up searching for traces of legendary predecessor races that may provide assistance to the increasingly desperate situation of current races.
This installment follows the pattern of unexpected plot twists, as did the earlier books. It has gotten to the point that it has necome impossible to predict where the storyline will turn next.
September 2, 2017
Another Rip-Roaring, Rock'Em-Sock'Em String of Alien Battles
I'll admit I didn't anticipate the very end of this book, but the next-to-last segment seemed to make sense ... and the previous 95% followed the same, general human-vs-alien aggression theme as the previous books. Overall, this was amusing reading, but it really seems to me that the author needs to wrap-up this story line and begin a different series ...
I'll admit I didn't anticipate the very end of this book, but the next-to-last segment seemed to make sense ... and the previous 95% followed the same, general human-vs-alien aggression theme as the previous books. Overall, this was amusing reading, but it really seems to me that the author needs to wrap-up this story line and begin a different series ...
January 1, 2019
The Like Chronicles
Whilst the different concepts abound in this series, from religious fervour , greed and avarice and the 'goodies ' and 'nature's determined by colour like the old time good cowboys wore white hats and the bad wore black! The different concepts were a little difficult to keep up with, the books are very hard to put down.
Whilst the different concepts abound in this series, from religious fervour , greed and avarice and the 'goodies ' and 'nature's determined by colour like the old time good cowboys wore white hats and the bad wore black! The different concepts were a little difficult to keep up with, the books are very hard to put down.
September 20, 2017
Very gôod
Well with the end of book 7 I am looking forward to book 8 as it would not be wise to leave such a fantastic series hanging like that. Unless Hudson wants to unleash a readers riot!!!
Well with the end of book 7 I am looking forward to book 8 as it would not be wise to leave such a fantastic series hanging like that. Unless Hudson wants to unleash a readers riot!!!
October 14, 2017
Wish for more of the story line to evolve in each book but am loving them just the same.
Hudson mixes in Stargate, Battlestar Galatica, Star Trek and Star Wars type characters in very interesting ways to weave a very good story.
Hudson mixes in Stargate, Battlestar Galatica, Star Trek and Star Wars type characters in very interesting ways to weave a very good story.
March 19, 2017
Very good science fiction, protagonist rough around the edges.
This is a very fast-paced page turner, a really good sign fiction plot. What I don't like is that the protagonist admiral pike seems to be very rough around the edges, not very bright, always stumbling into situations that he should've thought out ahead of time. The most interesting character I like is The a I, there is a lot of potential there. I would like to See admiral pike become a little less brutish and uses head a bit more., there is a lot of potential for that character as well. Anybody who likes military space science fiction will enjoy this book. I gave it a four because of the shortcomings of the main character. But I will continue to read the series to see how it progresses.
This is a very fast-paced page turner, a really good sign fiction plot. What I don't like is that the protagonist admiral pike seems to be very rough around the edges, not very bright, always stumbling into situations that he should've thought out ahead of time. The most interesting character I like is The a I, there is a lot of potential there. I would like to See admiral pike become a little less brutish and uses head a bit more., there is a lot of potential for that character as well. Anybody who likes military space science fiction will enjoy this book. I gave it a four because of the shortcomings of the main character. But I will continue to read the series to see how it progresses.
February 28, 2019
Magic/science
Great story with massive space battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Lots of strange and interesting aliens.
I am eager to read the next one.
Great story with massive space battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Lots of strange and interesting aliens.
I am eager to read the next one.
April 23, 2019
Pike Chronicles # 7
Excellent, fast paced action. A fun read. Good character development. Hard to put down. Three more to go! Highly recommend.
Excellent, fast paced action. A fun read. Good character development. Hard to put down. Three more to go! Highly recommend.
May 13, 2019
Great series
Great series of books highly recommend them can’t wait for the next in the series well worth reading the entire series in one hit
Great series of books highly recommend them can’t wait for the next in the series well worth reading the entire series in one hit
March 24, 2019
This story has gotten better through each book. While Admiral Jon Pike isn’t as bad an idiot as he was in the first book, he now has a lot of people around him that are providing the right “guidance” in the form of advice and to his credit, Pike mostly listens. Of course, he and his UHSF wouldn’t be anywhere near as good and as large as it is if it weren’t for the A.I.
Jon is now attempting to go get help since the Erinyie, The Dark Ones, have shown up. Following his “vision” provided by the Diakan Seer, he is seeking the Builders, an ancient race probably not still in this galaxy or maybe even dead and long gone. Yet, it’s his only hope in combating the Erinyie. They have sided with the Juttari and are now forcing their way back through previously conquered space. Neither UHSF or Diakan starship can make a dent in an Erinyie vessel. What was a distinct advantage, the jump bombs, can neither penetrate the Erinyie shields and are ineffective against those shields. Yet the Erinyie can target any USHF or Diakan ship and blow it to pieces. The smartest tactic against the Erinyie is to retreat out of their range, which is slowly being learned by Jon Pike’s Admirals.
Probably a very strategic error on the part of the UHSF is their attempt to pacify Kem, home planet of the Kemmar. This warrior race, while conquered by Jon Pike and now restricted to this one planet, will never totally submit to a new ruler. It would have been best to just encircle the planet with monitors and weapons warning the Kemmar that any attempt to exit their planet would result in immediate destruction. Let them live on their homeworld and do as they wish as long as they do not leave and try to again establish a slaver empire. While that kind of idea has been though out, it is now too late. The Erinyie have just shown up. So it appears that all the recent hard-fought gains made by Jon Pike’s forces are slowly being eroded.
In the meantime, Pike and his small flotilla have started their many hundreds and thousands of light-year trek. No one from the Solar System has ever ventured out this far and they do not even know if the stargate system will extend the length of their trip. If it did, then their journey would be considerably less, but if it does not then they have a very long journey, indeed. Who knows what advanced civilizations they may encounter along the way. Will the Builders still exist after all these years and will the Builders even recognize a fairly young race such as the humans and Diakans? All of this does get answered, but the series certainly doesn’t end with this book.
Things are just getting started!
Jon is now attempting to go get help since the Erinyie, The Dark Ones, have shown up. Following his “vision” provided by the Diakan Seer, he is seeking the Builders, an ancient race probably not still in this galaxy or maybe even dead and long gone. Yet, it’s his only hope in combating the Erinyie. They have sided with the Juttari and are now forcing their way back through previously conquered space. Neither UHSF or Diakan starship can make a dent in an Erinyie vessel. What was a distinct advantage, the jump bombs, can neither penetrate the Erinyie shields and are ineffective against those shields. Yet the Erinyie can target any USHF or Diakan ship and blow it to pieces. The smartest tactic against the Erinyie is to retreat out of their range, which is slowly being learned by Jon Pike’s Admirals.
Probably a very strategic error on the part of the UHSF is their attempt to pacify Kem, home planet of the Kemmar. This warrior race, while conquered by Jon Pike and now restricted to this one planet, will never totally submit to a new ruler. It would have been best to just encircle the planet with monitors and weapons warning the Kemmar that any attempt to exit their planet would result in immediate destruction. Let them live on their homeworld and do as they wish as long as they do not leave and try to again establish a slaver empire. While that kind of idea has been though out, it is now too late. The Erinyie have just shown up. So it appears that all the recent hard-fought gains made by Jon Pike’s forces are slowly being eroded.
In the meantime, Pike and his small flotilla have started their many hundreds and thousands of light-year trek. No one from the Solar System has ever ventured out this far and they do not even know if the stargate system will extend the length of their trip. If it did, then their journey would be considerably less, but if it does not then they have a very long journey, indeed. Who knows what advanced civilizations they may encounter along the way. Will the Builders still exist after all these years and will the Builders even recognize a fairly young race such as the humans and Diakans? All of this does get answered, but the series certainly doesn’t end with this book.
Things are just getting started!
February 13, 2017
Great Story
This series was well written and kept your interest throughout all the books. I would recommend this series if you like suspenseful and continuous excitement in your reading. Great books!
This series was well written and kept your interest throughout all the books. I would recommend this series if you like suspenseful and continuous excitement in your reading. Great books!
February 10, 2017
Great read. Couldn't put it down.
Great read. Couldn't put it down. The story keeps getting more complex and exciting. I can't wait for the next book.
Great read. Couldn't put it down. The story keeps getting more complex and exciting. I can't wait for the next book.
January 30, 2017
To short.
The story continues, good fast pace and still great plot lines. I enjoyed the but now have to wait for the next chapter.
The story continues, good fast pace and still great plot lines. I enjoyed the but now have to wait for the next chapter.
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