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Empire's Corps #14
Wolf's Bane
The Commonwealth has won a great victory, smashing Wolfbane’s attempt to take Corinthian and driving Admiral Singh’s forces back into enemy space. Now, as the Wolves reel under the impact of their defeat - and powerful factions plot to take control of the government and military - Edward Stalker plans a final offensive to bring the Wolves to their knees.
But as mighty fleets clash in the inky darkness of space, infiltrators struggle to weaken a tottering edifice and both sides brace for the final confrontation, it all comes down to the last Terran Marines and a battle that will determine if the galaxy is to be united once again...
...Or thrown headlong back into a new Dark Age.
But as mighty fleets clash in the inky darkness of space, infiltrators struggle to weaken a tottering edifice and both sides brace for the final confrontation, it all comes down to the last Terran Marines and a battle that will determine if the galaxy is to be united once again...
...Or thrown headlong back into a new Dark Age.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2017
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January 25, 2018
I am a bit slow in getting back to this series. All the books have been working up to this confrontational climax between Stalker and Admiral Ronni Singh. This is book number 14 in the series. It is best to read this series in order.
Nuttall is an excellent storyteller. I have thoroughly enjoyed his books. The plot has the usual Nuttall twist and turns. It’s great to follow-up on the characters I have been reading about since book one. My favorite character is Jasmine. Nuttall has a way of writing that the characters become your friends. I guess this is the final book of the series as Nuttall has tried up all the strings to the storyline. The author writes very realistic battle scenes.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is almost twelve hours. Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the series. Kafer is a voice over artist. He specializes in narrations for corporate e-learning, commercials and audiobooks. He is an award-winning narrator. I enjoy listening to his melodious voice.
Nuttall is an excellent storyteller. I have thoroughly enjoyed his books. The plot has the usual Nuttall twist and turns. It’s great to follow-up on the characters I have been reading about since book one. My favorite character is Jasmine. Nuttall has a way of writing that the characters become your friends. I guess this is the final book of the series as Nuttall has tried up all the strings to the storyline. The author writes very realistic battle scenes.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is almost twelve hours. Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the series. Kafer is a voice over artist. He specializes in narrations for corporate e-learning, commercials and audiobooks. He is an award-winning narrator. I enjoy listening to his melodious voice.
June 3, 2017
Semper Fi
A fork in the road. Book 14 wraps up the Commonwealth vs. Wolfbane war in a well written story. The story finishes but the series shall continue. A recommended read.
A fork in the road. Book 14 wraps up the Commonwealth vs. Wolfbane war in a well written story. The story finishes but the series shall continue. A recommended read.
November 7, 2017
The Empire Corps
If you enjoy military space opera and traveling to another time and place then this series will fit the bill. I confess that I read through the books featuring Stalker’s Stalkers first. Now I plan to go back and read the ones I skipped! After that I will probably read the entire series again.
Christopher Nuttall has become one of my favorite authors. I was sad when I finished all the Schooled in Magic books, but happy to discover that there are a LOT of hooks to read from this author. He knows how to keep a story moving and his characters quickly capture the imagination and heart of the reader.
I suggest that you get these books now before the prices jump. And a few mentions of Honor Harrington made me smile, David Weber is another one of my favorite authors.
If you enjoy military space opera and traveling to another time and place then this series will fit the bill. I confess that I read through the books featuring Stalker’s Stalkers first. Now I plan to go back and read the ones I skipped! After that I will probably read the entire series again.
Christopher Nuttall has become one of my favorite authors. I was sad when I finished all the Schooled in Magic books, but happy to discover that there are a LOT of hooks to read from this author. He knows how to keep a story moving and his characters quickly capture the imagination and heart of the reader.
I suggest that you get these books now before the prices jump. And a few mentions of Honor Harrington made me smile, David Weber is another one of my favorite authors.
May 13, 2017
The end of an era....
Well, it's come to this: the Commonwealth and Wolfbane go, metaphorically, to Thunderdome. And there can be only one..... (ok, enough movie references.....😊). But the main line of the series was heading unavoidably here. And, of course, we get the now-trademark Nuttall Twist. Most of the familiar characters are here, but not all.
Of course, it also being a Chris Nuttall book, the good guys win, in the end, but there's always a high cost. And now, things get interesting, because while THIS story has ended, there's more than enough OTHER characters and worlds to continue the TEC Universe.
Well, it's come to this: the Commonwealth and Wolfbane go, metaphorically, to Thunderdome. And there can be only one..... (ok, enough movie references.....😊). But the main line of the series was heading unavoidably here. And, of course, we get the now-trademark Nuttall Twist. Most of the familiar characters are here, but not all.
Of course, it also being a Chris Nuttall book, the good guys win, in the end, but there's always a high cost. And now, things get interesting, because while THIS story has ended, there's more than enough OTHER characters and worlds to continue the TEC Universe.
July 27, 2017
With Wolf’s Bane Christopher Nuttall ends the saga of The Empire’s Corps. Well, at least the story arc that has served as the backbone of the series so far. I would not be surprised if we see more books in this universe sometime in the feature though.
It was a good last book with a good ending. After 14 books in the series I also think it was a a good time to end it.
I will not talk about the writing itself. It is in the usual Christopher Nuttall style, that is very good with good characters etc…
The headbutting between Wolfsbane and the Commonwealth progresses into its logical big showdown and conclusion. Admiral Singh gets pushed further and further into a corner and her behavior becomes more and more psychopathic. I thought this was a bit of shame actually because she lost a bit of the respect that I actually had for her.
There are a few mishaps and reverses of fortune along the way but the Commonwealth is finally going in for the kill. I was hoping this would be a major space battle, and it is (several actually), but a large portion of the book is spent on subversion and provocation of an uprising on Wolfsbane and thus the final outcome is a mix between military space action and civil unrest. Personally, the latter interests me less than the first. Also, during the endgame Admiral Singh is not as impressive as she used to be and her actions sometimes leaves something to be desired.
Having said that it is still a excellent book and a good end to the series. I was in two minds what rating I should give, primarily due to my reservations mentioned above, but in the end I decided that anything less than five out of five would be undeserved.
It was a good last book with a good ending. After 14 books in the series I also think it was a a good time to end it.
I will not talk about the writing itself. It is in the usual Christopher Nuttall style, that is very good with good characters etc…
The headbutting between Wolfsbane and the Commonwealth progresses into its logical big showdown and conclusion. Admiral Singh gets pushed further and further into a corner and her behavior becomes more and more psychopathic. I thought this was a bit of shame actually because she lost a bit of the respect that I actually had for her.
There are a few mishaps and reverses of fortune along the way but the Commonwealth is finally going in for the kill. I was hoping this would be a major space battle, and it is (several actually), but a large portion of the book is spent on subversion and provocation of an uprising on Wolfsbane and thus the final outcome is a mix between military space action and civil unrest. Personally, the latter interests me less than the first. Also, during the endgame Admiral Singh is not as impressive as she used to be and her actions sometimes leaves something to be desired.
Having said that it is still a excellent book and a good end to the series. I was in two minds what rating I should give, primarily due to my reservations mentioned above, but in the end I decided that anything less than five out of five would be undeserved.
May 19, 2017
Outstanding!
The author has put everything into a basket and put a ribbon it. I will certainly miss the Col. But, I'll hopefully see him out together a uno training facility ;). The author hints we'll finally see what has happened to the Marines as a fighting unit. Personally. I can't wait to see what happens.
This particular Book was exceptionally engaging. It took me a while tinted it - 3 days . But I needed to slow down my normally brisk reading pace because of the complexity and twists and turns of the plot. But this book because it's exceptionally engaging!
The author has put everything into a basket and put a ribbon it. I will certainly miss the Col. But, I'll hopefully see him out together a uno training facility ;). The author hints we'll finally see what has happened to the Marines as a fighting unit. Personally. I can't wait to see what happens.
This particular Book was exceptionally engaging. It took me a while tinted it - 3 days . But I needed to slow down my normally brisk reading pace because of the complexity and twists and turns of the plot. But this book because it's exceptionally engaging!
May 23, 2017
Stalker's Stalkers are back as well as the Commonwealth Navy in what could be the final showdown between the Commonwealth and Admiral Singh and Wolfbane. With Admiral Singh's numerical advantage in ships and construction capability, the Commonwealth has no choice but to go on the offensive using bold high risk, high reward moves in an attempt to end the war in their favor. A showdown is coming that only one can win. It is going to be costly for both sides, but ending the war is the only option.
November 26, 2024
Back to the main plotline and we get significant progress. Good character development, a plausible plot, and good development of the world after the fall of the Empire.
If you're looking for science fiction combat and have finished David Weber, Steve White, and Marko Kloos, this is a decent place to go next. Be advised that the series often gets preachy in the usual Libertarian ways.
Recommended.
If you're looking for science fiction combat and have finished David Weber, Steve White, and Marko Kloos, this is a decent place to go next. Be advised that the series often gets preachy in the usual Libertarian ways.
Recommended.
May 10, 2017
more Commonwealth
The latest in this long running series is at once satisfying and an enjoyable read as one would expect from Nuttall but it felt just a little 'convient' jIn places. Still, it is a good book none the less even if we now have to wait for some of the story strings to be furthered before returning to Colonel Stryker et all.
The latest in this long running series is at once satisfying and an enjoyable read as one would expect from Nuttall but it felt just a little 'convient' jIn places. Still, it is a good book none the less even if we now have to wait for some of the story strings to be furthered before returning to Colonel Stryker et all.
June 2, 2017
This is the way the world ends...
This is not the best of the series, not a great work of literature and not even well constructed in plot and circumstances. Why then five stars and worth the time. There is something to be said for an author that writes a 14 book series, stays true to his theme and characters and brings a story to a satisfying conclusion for the reader. TY CN.
This is not the best of the series, not a great work of literature and not even well constructed in plot and circumstances. Why then five stars and worth the time. There is something to be said for an author that writes a 14 book series, stays true to his theme and characters and brings a story to a satisfying conclusion for the reader. TY CN.
August 21, 2017
Not his best book
Way too PC for me. REALLYtakes away from the tale. A Commodre at 22 or 25 really? Unrealistic scenarios. Unlikely situati I ns. I stopped reading half a dozen times until 45%. Skipped a bunch of passages. Ends strong. His philosophical musing are interesting andd worth criticising. Subject says ut all
Way too PC for me. REALLYtakes away from the tale. A Commodre at 22 or 25 really? Unrealistic scenarios. Unlikely situati I ns. I stopped reading half a dozen times until 45%. Skipped a bunch of passages. Ends strong. His philosophical musing are interesting andd worth criticising. Subject says ut all
January 4, 2023
Great book love the story and the book narration can’t wait to listen to the next one I highly recommend listening to this book it’s a great book series the author have lots of great book series
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May 18, 2017
Great series, except for Culture Shock.
A good continuation of the series. Looking forward to the next one to find out what happens next. Going core ward one hopes
A good continuation of the series. Looking forward to the next one to find out what happens next. Going core ward one hopes
May 19, 2017
Nice conclusion
Nice conclusion to this part of the story. I hope to read more in this universe soon. It would be great to hear how the rest of marines in empire got on.
Nice conclusion to this part of the story. I hope to read more in this universe soon. It would be great to hear how the rest of marines in empire got on.
May 24, 2017
Outstanding
As usual a very good read. Powerful and thought provoking. Nuttall delivers again. Believable action, great courage and just desserts for the villains.
As usual a very good read. Powerful and thought provoking. Nuttall delivers again. Believable action, great courage and just desserts for the villains.
July 11, 2017
Great way to finish the series
Sad to see the series end. But so happy I got to along for the wild ride that is the empire corps serries.
Sad to see the series end. But so happy I got to along for the wild ride that is the empire corps serries.
August 25, 2017
This was a great book, well written with few flaws, the story at the end seemed a bit rushed, but other than that was right on. I look forward to more books in this series.
September 3, 2017
Quick fun read
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May 14, 2018
Classic Nuttall
The only thing I didn’t enjoy was knowing that this was the last we may read of these characters. Sign me up for the next installment anyway.
The only thing I didn’t enjoy was knowing that this was the last we may read of these characters. Sign me up for the next installment anyway.
December 22, 2018
Great read.
Very satisfying conclusion to this story arc. Wish the current crop of politicians would read and reflect on his collected afterwards.
Very satisfying conclusion to this story arc. Wish the current crop of politicians would read and reflect on his collected afterwards.
January 20, 2019
Great Conclusion
Maxing action - especially the last ground battle. It was nice to have a realistic conclusion, and not a duex ex machina one. Great read!
Maxing action - especially the last ground battle. It was nice to have a realistic conclusion, and not a duex ex machina one. Great read!
November 5, 2019
Great finally to Edward Stalker
This is truly a great read. Christopher really tells a great story about war. Most importantly why we fight, how we win, and how we lose.
This is truly a great read. Christopher really tells a great story about war. Most importantly why we fight, how we win, and how we lose.
October 10, 2021
I enjoyed and recommend this book. A bit of a slow start to the story. Then interesting twists to a satisfying conclusion.
February 4, 2022
I enjoyed the book and the series. Well written.
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