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The Dire Saga #5
Dire: Sins
How do you fight a villain who's convinced the world he doesn't exist? Dire has done the unthinkable, and forged an alliance with a hero to bring the fight to the Murder Maestro, in the heart of Britain itself. But the sinister mind manipulator's roots run deep here, and Dire will find herself up against both new faces and old foes... not all of them human. Her travels will take her to worlds beyond, and places most would tremble to venture. But she is Dire, and all shall tremble before her! This is the fifth novel from the Tales from the Teslaverse project.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2017
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May 21, 2019
I like the way the series is going. There was a jarring 3rd volume with some questionable plot choices but Mr. Seiple got everything back on track. Some returning characters in this one as well as some fun new ones. Dire’s new entourage in the form of The Chorus adds some funny banter and neat characters to the fold. Currently one book left in the series and so far it’s been a pretty enjoyable ride.
September 5, 2019
Another good book in this series. Looking forward to Hell now.
July 29, 2017
Yes!
so I hammered DIRE TIME really hard, justifiably, and worried about if the sere is could recover.
this book is great.
so I hammered DIRE TIME really hard, justifiably, and worried about if the sere is could recover.
this book is great.
July 14, 2019
Note: I listened to the audio book but its not listed on Goodreads.com so I'm putting my review here.
Dire finds herself teaming up with a hero, albeit an intelligent one for a change, to bring down a mind-control villain who bases his organization on the seven deadly sins.
Again, this is a well above par book. I didn't like how some of the things with the hero helping Dire played out but, hey, its not my world or characters. What's important is that the author tells the story so I can see his rational for the story as told, whether I like it or not. Really it just boils down to being a good communicator as an author, which Mr. Seiple is and so many others are not.
Bottom line: Worth the read.
Dire finds herself teaming up with a hero, albeit an intelligent one for a change, to bring down a mind-control villain who bases his organization on the seven deadly sins.
Again, this is a well above par book. I didn't like how some of the things with the hero helping Dire played out but, hey, its not my world or characters. What's important is that the author tells the story so I can see his rational for the story as told, whether I like it or not. Really it just boils down to being a good communicator as an author, which Mr. Seiple is and so many others are not.
Bottom line: Worth the read.
June 9, 2020
a bit better than the last two
Let's face facts. The stupid, pointless, and needlessly cruel ending of Dire: Time took a giant dump all over this series. No matter how good each book might be after that, the whole thing is under cut and tainted. Now we have only one more book to go with no explanation in sight and it still seems like a unnecessary act of self mutilation.
Anyway, This book was a bit more fun in general with the exception of some heartbreak. Not teen angst heartbreak like I'll never love again; But adult heartbreak like you find out grandma's got cancer but you still have to go to work today to make rent this month. Other than that it was fine.
Let's face facts. The stupid, pointless, and needlessly cruel ending of Dire: Time took a giant dump all over this series. No matter how good each book might be after that, the whole thing is under cut and tainted. Now we have only one more book to go with no explanation in sight and it still seems like a unnecessary act of self mutilation.
Anyway, This book was a bit more fun in general with the exception of some heartbreak. Not teen angst heartbreak like I'll never love again; But adult heartbreak like you find out grandma's got cancer but you still have to go to work today to make rent this month. Other than that it was fine.
February 26, 2019
Love the series and love Dire, this book (at least the last 80%) really steps up to the plate and delivers.
So why the missing star? Two things didn't really sit right. First, the silly little domestic thing at the start - what the Hell was that? Secondly, I really hate these silly British accents. I worked for a number of years in the UK and nobody talks like this, kinda like those southern accents they try to do, sugah.
Still all that aside great book and looking forward to the next
So why the missing star? Two things didn't really sit right. First, the silly little domestic thing at the start - what the Hell was that? Secondly, I really hate these silly British accents. I worked for a number of years in the UK and nobody talks like this, kinda like those southern accents they try to do, sugah.
Still all that aside great book and looking forward to the next
October 3, 2017
Holy Crap
I feel like this book rivaled Book 3 or the original DIRE saga. The sheer amount of badass within this can't hardly be contained or even hinted at with a brief review. Definitely one of my favorite villain/anti-heros to have ever had the pleasure of reading. Cannot wait for the next DIRE book!!
I feel like this book rivaled Book 3 or the original DIRE saga. The sheer amount of badass within this can't hardly be contained or even hinted at with a brief review. Definitely one of my favorite villain/anti-heros to have ever had the pleasure of reading. Cannot wait for the next DIRE book!!
July 29, 2020
True Saga
This series has been highly entertaining in all aspects. Great characters and storylines. Each book continues to get better and more entertaining. Looking forward to Dire vs. Hell
This series has been highly entertaining in all aspects. Great characters and storylines. Each book continues to get better and more entertaining. Looking forward to Dire vs. Hell
August 17, 2020
Dire continues to impress
Dire keeps getting better, character development , interesting new places , situations and players as well as resolving old storylines. A satisfying read. I have difficulty putting Dire stories down.
Dire keeps getting better, character development , interesting new places , situations and players as well as resolving old storylines. A satisfying read. I have difficulty putting Dire stories down.
February 21, 2018
Book five
Dire is my kind of person.
I really wish the next book was ready.
I can easily recommend this series.
Dire is my kind of person.
I really wish the next book was ready.
I can easily recommend this series.
March 1, 2019
GREAT book. It just keeps getting better and better
May 27, 2019
Much better than book 3 and bit better than book 4.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
October 31, 2021
Calling (for more) Doctor Dire!
Another great volume in the Dire series! Once
again Seiple pleases with vivid descriptions and fantastic dialog. Dire:Hell here I come!
Another great volume in the Dire series! Once
again Seiple pleases with vivid descriptions and fantastic dialog. Dire:Hell here I come!
January 23, 2022
Oh. Oh dear.
January 10, 2024
Dire heads off to the UK and has another huge adventure
January 10, 2018
The author really captures the essence of an over the top super villain with these books.
August 9, 2021
Re-read August 2021
December 25, 2021
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