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Allies and Enemies #3
Exiles
How would you like to start a war?
Ironvale. Splitdawn. Poisoncry. Three bloodthirsty guilds that control the decaying corner of space known as the Reaches. Their precarious balance of power exists at a tipping point.
One nudge and chaos reigns.
Renegade soldier, Sela Tyron, is willing to supply that nudge to help her partner, Jon Veradin, rescue his nuisance sister, Erelah. Even if it means trusting the traitorous Asher Corsair. Or turning herself into an assassin.
Read the thrilling conclusion to the Allies and Enemies trilogy. With a vivid cast of characters—from kick-ass heroines in power armor to nefarious cyberpunk villains— set in a ruinous galactic empire filled with undiscovered dangers, space opera and military science fiction fans alike are sure to enjoy this fast-paced adventure with flavors of military science fiction and just a dash of romance.
Think: Firefly meets Rogue One.
Ironvale. Splitdawn. Poisoncry. Three bloodthirsty guilds that control the decaying corner of space known as the Reaches. Their precarious balance of power exists at a tipping point.
One nudge and chaos reigns.
Renegade soldier, Sela Tyron, is willing to supply that nudge to help her partner, Jon Veradin, rescue his nuisance sister, Erelah. Even if it means trusting the traitorous Asher Corsair. Or turning herself into an assassin.
Read the thrilling conclusion to the Allies and Enemies trilogy. With a vivid cast of characters—from kick-ass heroines in power armor to nefarious cyberpunk villains— set in a ruinous galactic empire filled with undiscovered dangers, space opera and military science fiction fans alike are sure to enjoy this fast-paced adventure with flavors of military science fiction and just a dash of romance.
Think: Firefly meets Rogue One.
- GenresScience Fiction
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2017
32 people are currently reading
20 people want to read
About the author
Amy J. Murphy
11 books51 followersAmy J. Murphy is not a Jedi. (Although she’s married to this Scottish guy that claims to be one.) Nor is she a powerful mutant with adamantium claws and super-fast healing, or leader of the human resistance battling to overthrow cyborg overlords.
But, she is a fantastic liar.
She discovered this power at an early age and chose to wield it for good instead of evil (even though the evil part remains highly tempting.) With this power, Amy writes books about space opera featuring kickass heroines. These books are sometimes confused for military science fiction which is an easy mistake to make. She’s ok with this as her debut novel, Allies and Enemies: Fallen, was a finalist for the 2016 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel. At some point, she infiltrated the ranks of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and refuses to return the cool membership card they sent her when they figured things out.
When not geeking out at science fiction conventions, she’s hunkered down in an isolated farmhouse in the maple syrup guzzling state of Vermont with the aforementioned Scotsman/Jedi and two canines that possess the ability to speak. She gives away free books if you write her a nice message via her website www.amyjmurphy.com.
But, she is a fantastic liar.
She discovered this power at an early age and chose to wield it for good instead of evil (even though the evil part remains highly tempting.) With this power, Amy writes books about space opera featuring kickass heroines. These books are sometimes confused for military science fiction which is an easy mistake to make. She’s ok with this as her debut novel, Allies and Enemies: Fallen, was a finalist for the 2016 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel. At some point, she infiltrated the ranks of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and refuses to return the cool membership card they sent her when they figured things out.
When not geeking out at science fiction conventions, she’s hunkered down in an isolated farmhouse in the maple syrup guzzling state of Vermont with the aforementioned Scotsman/Jedi and two canines that possess the ability to speak. She gives away free books if you write her a nice message via her website www.amyjmurphy.com.
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March 11, 2019
It says something about a reader’s degree of involvement in a series when something happening to one of the main characters generates real concern. No spoilers, but when author Amy J. Murphy uncorked one particular plot twist in Allies and Enemies: Exiles, the third entry in her excellent sci-fi series, it threw me off so much I had to put down my Kindle and take a break.
Of course I was soon diving back into the adventures of ex-military officers Sela Tyron and Jon Veradin, and Jon’s sister Erelah and ex-pirate Asher Corsair as they navigate the tenuous political climate in a fairly lawless part of space known as The Reaches. As detailed in the second book of the series, three guilds share control of The Reaches, none of which is strong enough alone to take over or willing to share power with one of the other guilds in an alliance.
Erelah’s invention, a device for rapid long-distance space travel, will upset this balance of power, but hopefully can also be a means of providing a measure of security and peace to the two couples and their friends. Of course, that’s assuming they’re able to strategically tip over the apple cart of Reaches politics while at the same time not killing each other and avoiding the agents of the guilds looking for the device. There is plenty of intrigue and action, detailed in crisp and engaging prose.
I continue to be impressed by the author’s ability to avoid clichés; in lesser hands this story could be just another sci-fi trope-fest, but after continually being wrong about which direction the plot will take, I’ve given up trying to predict what happens next. As mentioned, the characters are complex and well developed, and I enjoyed seeing return appearances by some favorite minor characters from the previous book.
All in all, Allies and Enemies: Exiles is yet another strong entry in a fun and exciting space opera series. No spoilers, but a resolution to that wicked plot twist is hinted at in the short preview to the next book included at the end. I can’t wait to dive back in to see how it turns out.
Of course I was soon diving back into the adventures of ex-military officers Sela Tyron and Jon Veradin, and Jon’s sister Erelah and ex-pirate Asher Corsair as they navigate the tenuous political climate in a fairly lawless part of space known as The Reaches. As detailed in the second book of the series, three guilds share control of The Reaches, none of which is strong enough alone to take over or willing to share power with one of the other guilds in an alliance.
Erelah’s invention, a device for rapid long-distance space travel, will upset this balance of power, but hopefully can also be a means of providing a measure of security and peace to the two couples and their friends. Of course, that’s assuming they’re able to strategically tip over the apple cart of Reaches politics while at the same time not killing each other and avoiding the agents of the guilds looking for the device. There is plenty of intrigue and action, detailed in crisp and engaging prose.
I continue to be impressed by the author’s ability to avoid clichés; in lesser hands this story could be just another sci-fi trope-fest, but after continually being wrong about which direction the plot will take, I’ve given up trying to predict what happens next. As mentioned, the characters are complex and well developed, and I enjoyed seeing return appearances by some favorite minor characters from the previous book.
All in all, Allies and Enemies: Exiles is yet another strong entry in a fun and exciting space opera series. No spoilers, but a resolution to that wicked plot twist is hinted at in the short preview to the next book included at the end. I can’t wait to dive back in to see how it turns out.
June 28, 2017
Sela Tyron is back and badder than ever. The female protagonist of the Allies and Enemies series remains just as compelling in the third book, Exiles, as she was in the first. We are already familiar with what this incomparable warrior can do; now we are treated to a deeper understanding of her character. Sela Tyron is fully loaded for this excursion.
Renegade soldier, Sela Tyron and her crew of talented outcasts must rub elbows with the underbelly of high-tech society. To save a fellow crewmate, they trade Sela’s military abilities to an unsavory power hungry upstart in return for information and access. Nothing goes as planned, and Sela must do what she does best: survive.
Author Amy J. Murphy delivers again. She has a unique talent for keeping her audience wanting more. Well-paced and well-plotted, the story quickly draws us into a futuristic world filled with engaging, quirky and captivating characters. Even the secondary characters are fun to meet. If you are unfamiliar with this series, you’ll want to pick up book one, Fallen. If you have started the series, you’ll want to read this final episode.
Renegade soldier, Sela Tyron and her crew of talented outcasts must rub elbows with the underbelly of high-tech society. To save a fellow crewmate, they trade Sela’s military abilities to an unsavory power hungry upstart in return for information and access. Nothing goes as planned, and Sela must do what she does best: survive.
Author Amy J. Murphy delivers again. She has a unique talent for keeping her audience wanting more. Well-paced and well-plotted, the story quickly draws us into a futuristic world filled with engaging, quirky and captivating characters. Even the secondary characters are fun to meet. If you are unfamiliar with this series, you’ll want to pick up book one, Fallen. If you have started the series, you’ll want to read this final episode.
September 11, 2020
Title: Exiles
Author: Amy J. Murphy
Format: audio
Narrator: Erin Bateman
Genre: SciFi, space opera, military, action, adventure, suspense
Standalone: nope - Read books one and two first Exiles is the only book that has had an epilogue but it still feels unfinished - especially John and Sela's story (which makes sense since there are two more books in the series)
Part of a Series: Book 3 of the Allies and Enemies series
POV: Multiple
Steam Level: some innuendo but nothing explicit
4/5
Exiles is book 3 of the Allies and Enemies series. It is just as action-packed as the previous books and characters and storylines come together to build a massive explosion of insanity. Overall, Exiles is a lot of fun with unexpected twists and turns throughout. Amy J. Murphy's hard work comes together in this Exiles.
I received this audiobook for free from StoryOrigin. This is my honest and voluntary review
Author: Amy J. Murphy
Format: audio
Narrator: Erin Bateman
Genre: SciFi, space opera, military, action, adventure, suspense
Standalone: nope - Read books one and two first Exiles is the only book that has had an epilogue but it still feels unfinished - especially John and Sela's story (which makes sense since there are two more books in the series)
Part of a Series: Book 3 of the Allies and Enemies series
POV: Multiple
Steam Level: some innuendo but nothing explicit
4/5
Exiles is book 3 of the Allies and Enemies series. It is just as action-packed as the previous books and characters and storylines come together to build a massive explosion of insanity. Overall, Exiles is a lot of fun with unexpected twists and turns throughout. Amy J. Murphy's hard work comes together in this Exiles.
I received this audiobook for free from StoryOrigin. This is my honest and voluntary review
July 6, 2018
Wow, this third book in the Allies and Enemies series was awesome. Jon Veradin teams up with Asher Corsair, who is determined to recover his pregnant and desperately ailing lover Erelah and needs her brother Jon to help heal her. In an effort to help in the rescue of her partner Jon's sister, Sela Tyron sets out on a mission that will take her away from Jon and the life they have together. With a lot of treachery, political maneuvering, cyber implanted villains, loss and despair, this story never lets up until the awesome conclusion. There were times I despaired that my favorite characters would come out of it all in one piece, and there were plenty of twists and turns to get to that conclusion, but I loved the ride all the way. I understand this is the conclusion to the series, but I hope there will be more in this world, I’ve really enjoyed it.
August 16, 2020
A wonderful conclusion to the story. Everyone finds everyone and some get a happily ever after. I really enjoyed the story and the characters thru all 3 books. The narration was better in this book and I enjoyed it very much. I have never read any books from this author but I am glad I got the opportunity to do so.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from StoryOrigin for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from StoryOrigin for an honest review.
October 27, 2017
Glory All!
At first I was mesmerized with Sela. But, as the pages filled with supporting characters, I willingly followed each as they were fleshed out.
I half expect to see Rachel and Mauve off in a story of their own (hint-hint).
I think it's time for John to have a goal (outside of worshipping Ty).
May she recover to full strength of body and spirit.
Glory All!
At first I was mesmerized with Sela. But, as the pages filled with supporting characters, I willingly followed each as they were fleshed out.
I half expect to see Rachel and Mauve off in a story of their own (hint-hint).
I think it's time for John to have a goal (outside of worshipping Ty).
May she recover to full strength of body and spirit.
Glory All!
August 6, 2018
Longer Read Than Other Two Books...
More detailed, non-adult exiles were center stage; some of the momenta of intrigue was lost. Rated 4-stars in summation of all three Books, and closing out Book Trilogy.
More detailed, non-adult exiles were center stage; some of the momenta of intrigue was lost. Rated 4-stars in summation of all three Books, and closing out Book Trilogy.
October 15, 2020
This book brings a lot of pieces together towards a final end. I am not sure if this is the end of the series because there are still some things left unresolved. Narrator did a good job with the characters and storyline.
August 16, 2017
Enough twists and turns to keep your undivided attention; an excellent series.
December 7, 2017
A great space opera
A very easy book to read without complicted names. The story line is fast paced, full of action and the characters are easy to understand there role.
A very easy book to read without complicted names. The story line is fast paced, full of action and the characters are easy to understand there role.
August 21, 2020
This is an action packed book. It goes from intense moment to intense moment. My favorite so far in the Allies and Enemies series.
Lots of plot twists, will definitely keep you on your toes.
Lots of plot twists, will definitely keep you on your toes.
January 5, 2022
Desperate for the next book!!!
May 7, 2017
Exiles is a fitting culmination to the Allies and Enemies saga. It combines the energy and action of Fallen, with the complex relationship and emotional maelstrom of Rogues. Corsair, Jon, and Tristic (in the body of her latest host) all race for Erelah, and in the process entangle themselves in the blood feuds of the three Reaches guilds. Murphy's storytelling ability and her gift for interlacing heroics and betrayal, action and sentiment, make this a wonderful finale to this story's arc. I loved Exiles and Rogues, but this is Murphy's best work.
January 1, 2018
A brilliantly written trilogy
All of these three books were written in such an incredibly talented Fashion. They were a joy to read, but not just because of the brilliant writing, the story, world and characters are all three-dimensional and absolutely brilliant.
All of these three books were written in such an incredibly talented Fashion. They were a joy to read, but not just because of the brilliant writing, the story, world and characters are all three-dimensional and absolutely brilliant.
March 26, 2017
Excellent end to the story of Ty the ground force trooper and her friends and loved ones. They battle through betrayal and difficult odds to reach mostly satisfactory conclusions. I enjoyed the ride. The author has skillfully challenged each character with their deepest fears. This book should be read in order after the previous books in the series. Readers who like military fiction and space opera action will appreciate this series.
April 9, 2017
An excellent series penned by a very talented author. Highly recommended.
May 3, 2017
This was the third and apparently final book in the Allies and Enemies series and it was definitely my favourite of the three. It took me a bit of time at the beginning to recollect everything that had happened in the first two books but once I got my brain in sync I couldn't put the book down. I loved the action in this one and thought the ending tied everything up very well. I enjoyed this series immensely and I'm hoping the author has more sci-fi stories in to come in the future!!
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