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Ganog Wars #2
Hold The Line
Mankind drove back the Imperium at Ganog 7, but it was a pyrrhic victory. Their fleets are shattered, and it will take months to rebuild-- time they do not have.
Nolan and T’kon are sent to the Azi home world. Their orders— trick the Azi Clan into bringing the location of the Coalition shipyards to the Empress. When the Ganog fleets come, Fizgig and the Coalition fleets will be waiting in ambush.
Yet neither the Coalition, nor the Empress are aware of the true threat. The Nameless Ones have returned, and their seekers are everywhere. They will stop at nothing to unseat the Empress, and seize control of the Imperium for their dark masters.
Only the Tigris Khar, trapped on Imperalis, can save her. Caught in a web of duty and honor, the warrior must choose. If he saves his enemy, he damns himself, but if he refuses to help, then the entire galaxy will burn.
Nolan and T’kon are sent to the Azi home world. Their orders— trick the Azi Clan into bringing the location of the Coalition shipyards to the Empress. When the Ganog fleets come, Fizgig and the Coalition fleets will be waiting in ambush.
Yet neither the Coalition, nor the Empress are aware of the true threat. The Nameless Ones have returned, and their seekers are everywhere. They will stop at nothing to unseat the Empress, and seize control of the Imperium for their dark masters.
Only the Tigris Khar, trapped on Imperalis, can save her. Caught in a web of duty and honor, the warrior must choose. If he saves his enemy, he damns himself, but if he refuses to help, then the entire galaxy will burn.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2017
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Chris Fox
87 books672 followersBy day I am an iPhone developer architecting the app used to scope Stephen Colbert’s ear. By night I am Batman. Ok maybe not. One can dream though, right?
I’ve been writing since I was six years old and started inflicting my work on others at age 18. By age 24 people stopped running away when I approached them with a new story and shortly thereafter I published my first one in the Rifter.
Wait you’re still reading?
Ok, the facts I’m supposed to list in a bio. As of this writing I’m 38 years old and live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the beautiful town of Mill Valley. If you’re unsure how to find it just follow the smell of self-entitlement. Once you see the teens driving Teslas you’ll know you’re in the right place.
I live in a tiny studio that I can cross in (literally) five steps and don’t own an oven. But you know what? It’s worth it. I love developing iPhone apps and if you want to work in San Francisco you accept that rent for a tiny place costs more than most people’s mortgage.
If you and about 2 million other people start buying my books I promise to move out of Marin to a house in the redwoods up in Guerneville. No pressure. Wait that’s a lie. Pressure.
I’ve been writing since I was six years old and started inflicting my work on others at age 18. By age 24 people stopped running away when I approached them with a new story and shortly thereafter I published my first one in the Rifter.
Wait you’re still reading?
Ok, the facts I’m supposed to list in a bio. As of this writing I’m 38 years old and live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the beautiful town of Mill Valley. If you’re unsure how to find it just follow the smell of self-entitlement. Once you see the teens driving Teslas you’ll know you’re in the right place.
I live in a tiny studio that I can cross in (literally) five steps and don’t own an oven. But you know what? It’s worth it. I love developing iPhone apps and if you want to work in San Francisco you accept that rent for a tiny place costs more than most people’s mortgage.
If you and about 2 million other people start buying my books I promise to move out of Marin to a house in the redwoods up in Guerneville. No pressure. Wait that’s a lie. Pressure.
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September 19, 2019
Hold the Line starts with a rather interesting look at the Ganog inner workings as Takkar gets to go back to the Imperial homeworld and face his Empress, telling her about the worst defeat of the Ganog in over 400yrs.
However, this is where we really get to see some of the real plots of the story unfolding in the inner folds of the Imperial Palace, where Utfa, one of the Empresses advisors, who is part of the ‘Seeker’ caste, who worship the Nameless ones, is slowly gaining the power he needs.
Without giving too much away, as we move through the book, from the Imperial Palace, to Takkar’s ship and clan, to Nolan and T’Kon who are on the Azi homeworld trying to get the Azi to join them in exchange for a working Planetstrider, at each of these locations, we find a large amount of the Seeker Caste. Everyone is beginning to get worried about what this means.
As Nolan tries to get the Azi to work with them, T’Kon is captured, allowing a trap to be set.
In the meantime, Admiral Fizgig is setting the trap, hoping to lead Takkar and the rest of his forces to take out the Coalition ship yards, or so they think.
This is a book that has multiple plots and schemes, as chess pieces are moved into place for several brutal battles that will decide the outcomes and fates of several things. However, all is not as it seems, and maybe, everyone is going to realise that they are facing the wrong enemy.
There are some of the most incredible battle scenes in this book, not just in space, nor on the ground, but the hand to hand combat is utterly amazing. The descriptive work that has gone into writing some of these scenes is truly masterful, breathtaking in its creativity, and totally captivating, you won’t be able to put it down once you start.
Another great aspect of this book is that the characters all get some attention, a bit of development, some growth in their story, something that is commonly ignored in this type of book. It just adds to the depth of the story, making it that much more interesting and worth the read.
This is an epic series and not to be missed.
However, this is where we really get to see some of the real plots of the story unfolding in the inner folds of the Imperial Palace, where Utfa, one of the Empresses advisors, who is part of the ‘Seeker’ caste, who worship the Nameless ones, is slowly gaining the power he needs.
Without giving too much away, as we move through the book, from the Imperial Palace, to Takkar’s ship and clan, to Nolan and T’Kon who are on the Azi homeworld trying to get the Azi to join them in exchange for a working Planetstrider, at each of these locations, we find a large amount of the Seeker Caste. Everyone is beginning to get worried about what this means.
As Nolan tries to get the Azi to work with them, T’Kon is captured, allowing a trap to be set.
In the meantime, Admiral Fizgig is setting the trap, hoping to lead Takkar and the rest of his forces to take out the Coalition ship yards, or so they think.
This is a book that has multiple plots and schemes, as chess pieces are moved into place for several brutal battles that will decide the outcomes and fates of several things. However, all is not as it seems, and maybe, everyone is going to realise that they are facing the wrong enemy.
There are some of the most incredible battle scenes in this book, not just in space, nor on the ground, but the hand to hand combat is utterly amazing. The descriptive work that has gone into writing some of these scenes is truly masterful, breathtaking in its creativity, and totally captivating, you won’t be able to put it down once you start.
Another great aspect of this book is that the characters all get some attention, a bit of development, some growth in their story, something that is commonly ignored in this type of book. It just adds to the depth of the story, making it that much more interesting and worth the read.
This is an epic series and not to be missed.
March 4, 2021
The Coalition has won a pyrrhic victory against the Imperium, but at a huge cost.
Only subterfuge can stop the Imperium from defeating the Coalition forces. It falls to Nolan to convince the Imperium command to attack the Coalition shipyards at Atreus where Fizgig will be waiting with their remaining forces. But the black robed Seekers may stand in their way as they prepare the way for the return of the Nameless Ones.
I have loved these characters from the first introduction of Dryker and Fizgig all those books back. From the beginning the Mighty Fizgig has intrigued me with her constant grooming and uncontrollable swishing of her tail when emotions get the best of her. Khar has grown from irritant to a major symbol of Tigris folklore. Giving up his flesh-and-blood body in exchange for his mechanical body was a good trade and made him into a better warrior in so many ways. The Ganog T'kon, following Nolan's plan under torture gives up the location of the Coalition shipyards and the ruse is complete.
These marvelous characters winding their way through the twisted storyline at the hands of an amazing storyteller have brought another fantastic chapter to the Void Wraith Saga. I have the next chapter in front of me now in my hot little hands ready to consume like a Roman feast. Yum!
Only subterfuge can stop the Imperium from defeating the Coalition forces. It falls to Nolan to convince the Imperium command to attack the Coalition shipyards at Atreus where Fizgig will be waiting with their remaining forces. But the black robed Seekers may stand in their way as they prepare the way for the return of the Nameless Ones.
I have loved these characters from the first introduction of Dryker and Fizgig all those books back. From the beginning the Mighty Fizgig has intrigued me with her constant grooming and uncontrollable swishing of her tail when emotions get the best of her. Khar has grown from irritant to a major symbol of Tigris folklore. Giving up his flesh-and-blood body in exchange for his mechanical body was a good trade and made him into a better warrior in so many ways. The Ganog T'kon, following Nolan's plan under torture gives up the location of the Coalition shipyards and the ruse is complete.
These marvelous characters winding their way through the twisted storyline at the hands of an amazing storyteller have brought another fantastic chapter to the Void Wraith Saga. I have the next chapter in front of me now in my hot little hands ready to consume like a Roman feast. Yum!
May 21, 2017
Great New Void Wraith Trilogy, With a Great Second Act
I really enjoyed Chris Fox's "Void Wraith Trilogy", and it appears he has created a worthy successor trilogy with his "Gang Wars" series. This new series continues directly after the end of the original series. The newly founded United Species Coalition, first created under the existential threat posed by the Void Wraith, continues to explore space and attempts to find any remaining Void Wraith threat. The USC exploration fleet comes under fire from a new enemy. The Ganog attack without warning to seize technology and slaves.
This new series includes many of the protagonists from the Void Wraith Trilogy, although a few have new positions, and at least one has an entirely new body. Another has been downloaded into a control module (luckily) .
This second novel seemed a little short, but was a very enjoyable read.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: THIS BOOK;THIS "GANOG WAR" TRILOGY; AND THE ORIGINAL "VOID WRAITH TRILOGY".
I really enjoyed Chris Fox's "Void Wraith Trilogy", and it appears he has created a worthy successor trilogy with his "Gang Wars" series. This new series continues directly after the end of the original series. The newly founded United Species Coalition, first created under the existential threat posed by the Void Wraith, continues to explore space and attempts to find any remaining Void Wraith threat. The USC exploration fleet comes under fire from a new enemy. The Ganog attack without warning to seize technology and slaves.
This new series includes many of the protagonists from the Void Wraith Trilogy, although a few have new positions, and at least one has an entirely new body. Another has been downloaded into a control module (luckily) .
This second novel seemed a little short, but was a very enjoyable read.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: THIS BOOK;THIS "GANOG WAR" TRILOGY; AND THE ORIGINAL "VOID WRAITH TRILOGY".
August 12, 2019
I bought this in a box set. I liked this book, even if at times it was confusing on what planet everyone was on. The overall plot and characters were fun to read about and the new/old enemy was fun to read about. The plot has developed well and increased the scope of new aliens has been fun to read about. I look forward to book 6. On a side note if you look up some of these books they will start as a new series within the series.
August 9, 2018
I really enjoyed this second installment of the second half of the Void Wraith series. It increased the stakes of the first book and sends the reader hurtling toward the final chapter. The character development in this volume is excellent, and the author does a great job of continuing to build the mythology he's been developing for the past four books.
May 12, 2017
Enjoyable, fast read.
Another good book in this ever expanding Void Wraith universe. Great characters, backed up by smart intelligent writing. If you enjoyed the first book in this new series, you'll definitely want to pick this one up.
Another good book in this ever expanding Void Wraith universe. Great characters, backed up by smart intelligent writing. If you enjoyed the first book in this new series, you'll definitely want to pick this one up.
June 4, 2017
Excellent second instalment
Continues in the same vein as the first in the series. Excellent series that keeps you guessing at what is going to happen next. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Continues in the same vein as the first in the series. Excellent series that keeps you guessing at what is going to happen next. Looking forward to the next instalment.
July 20, 2019
The story continues...
I was wondering when the ultimate bad guys would show up again. Nolan and crew find out that the enemy of my enemy can indeed be your friend or at least an ally. One more book to go.
I was wondering when the ultimate bad guys would show up again. Nolan and crew find out that the enemy of my enemy can indeed be your friend or at least an ally. One more book to go.
September 25, 2020
The eyes are watching hungrily
This continues to be an exciting series.
The diversity of races and their make-up is very well developed..
I'm enjoying reading about this immensely.
The next book is calling me and I must listen to the voices.
This continues to be an exciting series.
The diversity of races and their make-up is very well developed..
I'm enjoying reading about this immensely.
The next book is calling me and I must listen to the voices.
January 9, 2018
Looking forward to book 3
Love this series. Easily 5 stars. Thats enough review now i need to right ten more words to convince you
Love this series. Easily 5 stars. Thats enough review now i need to right ten more words to convince you
August 7, 2018
I very much enjoyed reading this book. I look forward to reading #3. I found it to be well written and it kept my interest throughout.
October 7, 2018
3.5 Stars
Book Two of the Ganog Wars turned out to be an action-packed, fast read. This is the kind of book one picks up just for a bit of light, military sci-fi fun.
Book Two of the Ganog Wars turned out to be an action-packed, fast read. This is the kind of book one picks up just for a bit of light, military sci-fi fun.
October 15, 2018
Lots of fun battles in this book! Love the twists and turns the story is taking. Very good escapism for me.
October 30, 2018
The Void Wraith is back!
The Ganog are fighting the Coalition, until they are ambushed by their seeker caste and have to ask for help.
Read and enjoy.
The Ganog are fighting the Coalition, until they are ambushed by their seeker caste and have to ask for help.
Read and enjoy.
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