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The Revelations Cycle #4
The Golden Horde
The slaughter is on! Across the galaxy, Human mercenaries are being ambushed, and an ever-increasing number of companies aren’t returning from their contracts. Someone even appears to be plotting the demise of the premier Four Horsemen companies, and disaster for the other three companies has only been averted by the narrowest of margins.
Sansar Enkh, the president of The Golden Horde, knows her company is likely to be next, but has no idea who is behind the attacks, or when they will strike her beloved Horde. Acting on a prophesy from her dying mother, she knows her only chance is to take the company off-world to draw out the phantom enemy.
The Horde is being scouted and an attack is imminent. As the Revelations Cycle draws to a close, will Sansar be able to figure out who is behind the attacks in time to save Earth’s mercenary companies from the horrific fate waiting from them? The fourth horseman is in play, and time is running out to save the Earth and everyone on it!
Sansar Enkh, the president of The Golden Horde, knows her company is likely to be next, but has no idea who is behind the attacks, or when they will strike her beloved Horde. Acting on a prophesy from her dying mother, she knows her only chance is to take the company off-world to draw out the phantom enemy.
The Horde is being scouted and an attack is imminent. As the Revelations Cycle draws to a close, will Sansar be able to figure out who is behind the attacks in time to save Earth’s mercenary companies from the horrific fate waiting from them? The fourth horseman is in play, and time is running out to save the Earth and everyone on it!
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2017
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Chris Kennedy
138 books163 followersA Webster Award winner and three-time Dragon Award finalist, Chris Kennedy is a Science Fiction/Fantasy author, speaker, and small-press publisher who has written over 50 books and published more than 400 others. Get his free book, “Shattered Crucible,” at his website, https://chriskennedypublishing.com.
Called “fantastic” and “a great speaker,” he has coached hundreds of beginning authors and budding novelists on how to self-publish their stories at a variety of conferences, conventions, and writing guild presentations. He is the author of the award-winning #1 bestseller, “Self-Publishing for Profit: How to Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Into the Stores.”
Chris lives in Coinjock, North Carolina, with his wife. Follow Chris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ckpublishing/.
Called “fantastic” and “a great speaker,” he has coached hundreds of beginning authors and budding novelists on how to self-publish their stories at a variety of conferences, conventions, and writing guild presentations. He is the author of the award-winning #1 bestseller, “Self-Publishing for Profit: How to Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Into the Stores.”
Chris lives in Coinjock, North Carolina, with his wife. Follow Chris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ckpublishing/.
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November 10, 2021
"“Promise this won’t make my head explode?”
“I promise. Besides, we have too much invested in you now to risk your life…outside of combat, anyway. You may not know it, but all of those upgrades aren’t cheap. That’s why we have you sign the contract before we put them in; we want to make sure we get our money’s worth back out of you.”
“We?”
Mun nodded. “The Horde is my family. It may be dysfunctional at times, but families sometimes are. I would put this family ahead of any others I’ve ever met. I’m not going anywhere.”"
In these books of “The Mercenary Four Horsemen,” Kennedy and Wandrey are taking turns in authorship of the four key mercenary groups. This is Kennedy’s turn and it’s slightly different than the pattern established by the first three. For one thing, we aren’t zeroed-in initially on just the head of the Horde. We are seeing the Horde welcome Daniel Walker and we ride with Walker as he gets his implants and assumes his role as staff sergeant.
For another thing, we learn that a point of continuity among these four mercenary companies, Logistics Lieutenant Sommerkorn, who screwed up each of the previous groups, is back and we must wait a while to see what he brings to this table.
The Horde is off-Earth on a mission that many had reservations about. But they are acceding to “grandmother’s vision” that make the journey a necessity. So…."“See, ma’am,” Corporal Enkh said after a pause, “that’s the point; it’s okay for us to find out now, because we can’t get back to warn Earth. By the time we discovered the flaw in the suits, it’s too late to get back and warn everyone. Everyone on Earth that uses or maintains a CASPer is going to start dying in seven days because they won’t be expecting the global pandemic that’s coming…and there’s nothing we can do about it! Everything is tied together."
With this book we have the outlines of the “mercenary universe.” The authors, like savvy entrepreneurs, have subcontracted some of the work in filling in various aspects. It is obvious that the characters who have led the narrative will be back and that Wandrey and Kennedy will continue to create more substance. Here are some of the elements that remain to be elucidated:
Which other species in space have it in for Earth?
Who is leading the plot?
Why now?
Will the Four Horseman face the threat together?
Will they disclose their special skills to each other?
Will Earth’s population survive?
Will Earth have to be abandoned?
Who are the Peacemakers?
What is going on in the other Guilds (beyond the mercenaries)?
A good beginning and I will probably read another book or two in 2022.
"“Let me guess,” Sansar said when it looked like Mun wasn’t going to continue, “you don’t think we should do it.”
“No, I don’t,” Mun said. “We don’t know very much about them. We don’t know what will happen if we do this to them. Hopefully, it will work…but what if it doesn’t? What if we kill them? From everything I’ve heard, they’re a sentient race, living on a backwater world. For all we know, they don’t even know there’s a whole galaxy out there. They may think we’re gods.”
“I understand what you’re saying. Just because we can do it, doesn’t mean we should.”
“Exactly,” Mun agreed with a wan smile. “I don’t see a better way to go about it, but I’m still conflicted about doing it.”
“I feel the same way,” Sansar agreed. “We don’t have any way of knowing, prior to doing it, whether it will work. We also don’t have any way to ask … for their permission to do it. Even if we could ask them, there wouldn’t be any way to know if they understood what we were asking of them. We’re taking advantage of at least one of them in order to do this.”
“Yeah. We are.” “I understand that, and trust me, I’ve given it a lot of thought. When I look at what we may gain, though, I can’t pass up the opportunity."
The previous books do not need to be read in order but, if you have a choice, this is the order:
Cartwright's Cavaliers https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Asbaran Solutions https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Winged Hussars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
“I promise. Besides, we have too much invested in you now to risk your life…outside of combat, anyway. You may not know it, but all of those upgrades aren’t cheap. That’s why we have you sign the contract before we put them in; we want to make sure we get our money’s worth back out of you.”
“We?”
Mun nodded. “The Horde is my family. It may be dysfunctional at times, but families sometimes are. I would put this family ahead of any others I’ve ever met. I’m not going anywhere.”"
In these books of “The Mercenary Four Horsemen,” Kennedy and Wandrey are taking turns in authorship of the four key mercenary groups. This is Kennedy’s turn and it’s slightly different than the pattern established by the first three. For one thing, we aren’t zeroed-in initially on just the head of the Horde. We are seeing the Horde welcome Daniel Walker and we ride with Walker as he gets his implants and assumes his role as staff sergeant.
For another thing, we learn that a point of continuity among these four mercenary companies, Logistics Lieutenant Sommerkorn, who screwed up each of the previous groups, is back and we must wait a while to see what he brings to this table.
The Horde is off-Earth on a mission that many had reservations about. But they are acceding to “grandmother’s vision” that make the journey a necessity. So…."“See, ma’am,” Corporal Enkh said after a pause, “that’s the point; it’s okay for us to find out now, because we can’t get back to warn Earth. By the time we discovered the flaw in the suits, it’s too late to get back and warn everyone. Everyone on Earth that uses or maintains a CASPer is going to start dying in seven days because they won’t be expecting the global pandemic that’s coming…and there’s nothing we can do about it! Everything is tied together."
With this book we have the outlines of the “mercenary universe.” The authors, like savvy entrepreneurs, have subcontracted some of the work in filling in various aspects. It is obvious that the characters who have led the narrative will be back and that Wandrey and Kennedy will continue to create more substance. Here are some of the elements that remain to be elucidated:
Which other species in space have it in for Earth?
Who is leading the plot?
Why now?
Will the Four Horseman face the threat together?
Will they disclose their special skills to each other?
Will Earth’s population survive?
Will Earth have to be abandoned?
Who are the Peacemakers?
What is going on in the other Guilds (beyond the mercenaries)?
A good beginning and I will probably read another book or two in 2022.
"“Let me guess,” Sansar said when it looked like Mun wasn’t going to continue, “you don’t think we should do it.”
“No, I don’t,” Mun said. “We don’t know very much about them. We don’t know what will happen if we do this to them. Hopefully, it will work…but what if it doesn’t? What if we kill them? From everything I’ve heard, they’re a sentient race, living on a backwater world. For all we know, they don’t even know there’s a whole galaxy out there. They may think we’re gods.”
“I understand what you’re saying. Just because we can do it, doesn’t mean we should.”
“Exactly,” Mun agreed with a wan smile. “I don’t see a better way to go about it, but I’m still conflicted about doing it.”
“I feel the same way,” Sansar agreed. “We don’t have any way of knowing, prior to doing it, whether it will work. We also don’t have any way to ask … for their permission to do it. Even if we could ask them, there wouldn’t be any way to know if they understood what we were asking of them. We’re taking advantage of at least one of them in order to do this.”
“Yeah. We are.” “I understand that, and trust me, I’ve given it a lot of thought. When I look at what we may gain, though, I can’t pass up the opportunity."
The previous books do not need to be read in order but, if you have a choice, this is the order:
Cartwright's Cavaliers https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Asbaran Solutions https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Winged Hussars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August 26, 2017
Dumb And Dull As A Bag of Rocks
Mr. Chris Kennedy, author of "The Golden Horde (The Revelations Cycle Book 4)," has taken a decent storyline, not withstanding inherent defects, a spun a tale that is not only dumb as a bag of rocks, but managed to make it dull and lifeless.
The conspiracy of aliens, continues against the Earth's only viable export product to the Galactic Union-mercenaries. One of the big quartet, "The Four Horsemen," is the "Golden Horde," extremely competent, centered around extraordinary defensive capabilities, and based on Earth, in the land of the ancestors. The "Horde," is now the designated target of the alien cabal, aligned against Earth's mercs. A series of events are orchestrated against the "Horde," taking them off planet on a contract, and a quick return to Earth, in order to stave off subjugation.
The plotting, plot devices, dialogue, all perpetrated by Mr. Kennedy, are bland, boring, lame, and in most instances, disingenuous contrivances. Nearly the entire first half of the book, a FULL fifty-percent of the story, is "adventure" in simulation gaming, coupled with explanation of how competent the "Golden Horde," is. The problem is that the author, completely contradicts this, in order to introduce a ludicrous plot device to move the story. He has a character, "Lt. Sommerkorn," an inept logistics officer, a walking cluster-f#*@, whose inabilities have been exposed in each of the preceding books of the series (1, 2, and 3), become an integral part of the "Golden Horde." It is known to the C.O. of the "Horde," that "Sommerkorn," isn't quite as advertised (the phrase: "damning with faint praise," comes to mind), as his letters of recommendation from the other "Horsemen," all thinly veil warnings. Yet, she hires him, and [Spoiler Alert!] he infects the "Horde's," and ultimately other merc units, with corrupted OS, that cripples their CASPers (armor), and physically infects a great portion of Earth's population with four (4), nanite delivered, bio-chem toxins, via a camouflage spray paint. All this is due to his "sweet deals," with a black marketeer, dealing in alien tech. Alien tech is strictly verboten by the "Horde." No one thinks to vet the products, PRIOR to field distribution. It is all so DUMB. More examples of the author's incapacity are highlighted and noted in "Goodreads."
Mr. Kennedy (unlike his commercial partner in the series, Mr. Mark Wandrey), is incapable of writing an entertaining story. This book, and Book 2 of the series, are bluntly, stinkers. A decent storyline is needlessly decimated by lifeless, boring, and dishonest plot contrivances. Mr. Wandrey, has issues with sloppy writing practices, but at least Books 1 and 3 are entertaining.
In his bio, Mr. Kennedy, appears proud of a book he has authored, on how to "profit" for indie writers. As evidenced by this book, "The Golden Horde," and Book 2, it creates the sense of a con, a fraud for readers.
"The Golden Horde," is NOT recommended, as is its author. The book was fully read via Kindle Unlimited. If the concluding book of the series is written solely by Mr. Wandrey, this reviewer will read it. If a joint effort, probably not. If solely by Mr. Kennedy, definitely not.
Mr. Chris Kennedy, author of "The Golden Horde (The Revelations Cycle Book 4)," has taken a decent storyline, not withstanding inherent defects, a spun a tale that is not only dumb as a bag of rocks, but managed to make it dull and lifeless.
The conspiracy of aliens, continues against the Earth's only viable export product to the Galactic Union-mercenaries. One of the big quartet, "The Four Horsemen," is the "Golden Horde," extremely competent, centered around extraordinary defensive capabilities, and based on Earth, in the land of the ancestors. The "Horde," is now the designated target of the alien cabal, aligned against Earth's mercs. A series of events are orchestrated against the "Horde," taking them off planet on a contract, and a quick return to Earth, in order to stave off subjugation.
The plotting, plot devices, dialogue, all perpetrated by Mr. Kennedy, are bland, boring, lame, and in most instances, disingenuous contrivances. Nearly the entire first half of the book, a FULL fifty-percent of the story, is "adventure" in simulation gaming, coupled with explanation of how competent the "Golden Horde," is. The problem is that the author, completely contradicts this, in order to introduce a ludicrous plot device to move the story. He has a character, "Lt. Sommerkorn," an inept logistics officer, a walking cluster-f#*@, whose inabilities have been exposed in each of the preceding books of the series (1, 2, and 3), become an integral part of the "Golden Horde." It is known to the C.O. of the "Horde," that "Sommerkorn," isn't quite as advertised (the phrase: "damning with faint praise," comes to mind), as his letters of recommendation from the other "Horsemen," all thinly veil warnings. Yet, she hires him, and [Spoiler Alert!] he infects the "Horde's," and ultimately other merc units, with corrupted OS, that cripples their CASPers (armor), and physically infects a great portion of Earth's population with four (4), nanite delivered, bio-chem toxins, via a camouflage spray paint. All this is due to his "sweet deals," with a black marketeer, dealing in alien tech. Alien tech is strictly verboten by the "Horde." No one thinks to vet the products, PRIOR to field distribution. It is all so DUMB. More examples of the author's incapacity are highlighted and noted in "Goodreads."
Mr. Kennedy (unlike his commercial partner in the series, Mr. Mark Wandrey), is incapable of writing an entertaining story. This book, and Book 2 of the series, are bluntly, stinkers. A decent storyline is needlessly decimated by lifeless, boring, and dishonest plot contrivances. Mr. Wandrey, has issues with sloppy writing practices, but at least Books 1 and 3 are entertaining.
In his bio, Mr. Kennedy, appears proud of a book he has authored, on how to "profit" for indie writers. As evidenced by this book, "The Golden Horde," and Book 2, it creates the sense of a con, a fraud for readers.
"The Golden Horde," is NOT recommended, as is its author. The book was fully read via Kindle Unlimited. If the concluding book of the series is written solely by Mr. Wandrey, this reviewer will read it. If a joint effort, probably not. If solely by Mr. Kennedy, definitely not.
August 15, 2017
This is the 4th book of Mr. Kennedy's The Revelations Cycle and it was as good as the last 3 books the Golden Horde is a mercenary unit based not in the US but in the former Soviet Union. As usual Mr. Kennedy has written a fast moving story with action and story twists that at time leaves on wondering as to why you have been given the knowledge. still it is a fast read.
August 13, 2017
Oh yeah!!!
The best Four Horseman novel so far. Fast paced non stop action with a finale that leaves you wanting more.
The best Four Horseman novel so far. Fast paced non stop action with a finale that leaves you wanting more.
August 13, 2017
pure adrenaline rush
August 11, 2017
Great continuation of this story. Love these book. Hate waiting for the next.
September 26, 2017
Wow.. What a cliffhanger! Now I've got to go back and re-read "A Fistful of Credits" to catch some of the characters that popped up in both Winged Hussars and Golden Horde.. I'm sure I've missed some, so I want to go back and check..
As for the story, it started off a little slowly at first, establishing that it was all taking place around the same time as the other Horsemen attacks. I'd love to see Chris and Mark produce a timeline for the fans in the next book (Book 1 of the Omega Wars)
I'm still not certain what the MinSha's problem with humans is though, although I'm sure we will find out in the next books.
Can Earth survive? Can the Four Horsemen save not only themselves and the other human Merc companies, but Earth itself? Only time will tell. I certainly didn't see this coming when I started this series, and even 4 books in, I didn't see it coming till I read that last couple of pages. I really hope that some other aliens are willing to stand up and support them against the mechinations of the Merc Guild and General Peepo.
As for the story, it started off a little slowly at first, establishing that it was all taking place around the same time as the other Horsemen attacks. I'd love to see Chris and Mark produce a timeline for the fans in the next book (Book 1 of the Omega Wars)
I'm still not certain what the MinSha's problem with humans is though, although I'm sure we will find out in the next books.
Can Earth survive? Can the Four Horsemen save not only themselves and the other human Merc companies, but Earth itself? Only time will tell. I certainly didn't see this coming when I started this series, and even 4 books in, I didn't see it coming till I read that last couple of pages. I really hope that some other aliens are willing to stand up and support them against the mechinations of the Merc Guild and General Peepo.
August 7, 2017
I obtained this book through the Kindle Unlimited program.
Papa Pat Rambles contains some additional commentary about this series.
http://habakkuk21.blogspot.com/2017/0...
The "Golden Horde" features another great mecha battle scene (taken from the book, by the way) by Brenda Mihalko and Ricky Ryan. I was not familiar with their work prior to starting the series, but the art and lettering has been great, and the consistent approach means you can recognize a book from the series without question.
The basic storyline is that the aliens landed on Earth, once Voyager 1 left the solar system, since that qualified us as an interstellar species. They had huge technological advances to sell us; unfortunately, apart from some raw materials, we had nothing they were interested in. However, through an unfortunate series of events, they discovered we could fight, and that turned out to be a rare trait in the Galactic Union.
The fix was in at the start, though. In addition to dumping their rubbish on Earth buyers, the initiation into the Mercenary Guild turned out to be particularly brutal. Of the 100 mercenary and military groups who went out first (known as the Alpha Contracts), only four came back. Each one of these happened to feature the image of a horse on their battle regalia, so they collectively became known as the Four Horsemen: Cartwright's Cavaliers, Asbaran Solutions, the Winged Hussars, and the Golden Horde.
Recently, each one has faced some pretty tough luck. But, as the saying goes: once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time is enemy action. Since the Golden Horde is the FOURTH occurrence, there can be no doubt about the malevolence.
All of the Four Horsemen have some unusual ways of accomplishing missions, but the Golden Horde is just downright...weird. Their tradition demands that they be lead by a matriarch, who receives a vision on her deathbed, which she passes on to her successor. These visions are treated with utmost sincerity by the leadership, and their fervor communicates itself to the cadre and the troops.
The transmission of believe is facilitated by two things: the troops are recruited from orphanages, so the Horde becomes their new family, even giving them new names; and each troop is given cybernetic upgrades, so they can link with each other and their equipment through electronic telepathy.
The close-knit nature of internal relationships is contrasted with the distance the Horde keeps from everyone else. Although they will ally with other mercenary groups, they take special care to make sure they have complete control over all modifications of their equipment. They employ the best hackers in the universe to refine and protect their operating systems, and that's been working well for them.
Until they get struck with their own version of the Summerkorn Blues. He has been trained in logistics, and initially just got off track because he couldn't see the forest for the trees; he's dither on submitting the moist precise report possible, until it was too late for it to make a difference. Cashiered from each of the other Horsemen, he is, somewhat inexplicably, hired to fill a critical spot in the Horde's supply team. And here, his desire to make up for his previous errors results in the greatest threat to the human race being unleashed.
Papa Pat Rambles contains some additional commentary about this series.
http://habakkuk21.blogspot.com/2017/0...
The "Golden Horde" features another great mecha battle scene (taken from the book, by the way) by Brenda Mihalko and Ricky Ryan. I was not familiar with their work prior to starting the series, but the art and lettering has been great, and the consistent approach means you can recognize a book from the series without question.
The basic storyline is that the aliens landed on Earth, once Voyager 1 left the solar system, since that qualified us as an interstellar species. They had huge technological advances to sell us; unfortunately, apart from some raw materials, we had nothing they were interested in. However, through an unfortunate series of events, they discovered we could fight, and that turned out to be a rare trait in the Galactic Union.
The fix was in at the start, though. In addition to dumping their rubbish on Earth buyers, the initiation into the Mercenary Guild turned out to be particularly brutal. Of the 100 mercenary and military groups who went out first (known as the Alpha Contracts), only four came back. Each one of these happened to feature the image of a horse on their battle regalia, so they collectively became known as the Four Horsemen: Cartwright's Cavaliers, Asbaran Solutions, the Winged Hussars, and the Golden Horde.
Recently, each one has faced some pretty tough luck. But, as the saying goes: once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time is enemy action. Since the Golden Horde is the FOURTH occurrence, there can be no doubt about the malevolence.
All of the Four Horsemen have some unusual ways of accomplishing missions, but the Golden Horde is just downright...weird. Their tradition demands that they be lead by a matriarch, who receives a vision on her deathbed, which she passes on to her successor. These visions are treated with utmost sincerity by the leadership, and their fervor communicates itself to the cadre and the troops.
The transmission of believe is facilitated by two things: the troops are recruited from orphanages, so the Horde becomes their new family, even giving them new names; and each troop is given cybernetic upgrades, so they can link with each other and their equipment through electronic telepathy.
The close-knit nature of internal relationships is contrasted with the distance the Horde keeps from everyone else. Although they will ally with other mercenary groups, they take special care to make sure they have complete control over all modifications of their equipment. They employ the best hackers in the universe to refine and protect their operating systems, and that's been working well for them.
Until they get struck with their own version of the Summerkorn Blues. He has been trained in logistics, and initially just got off track because he couldn't see the forest for the trees; he's dither on submitting the moist precise report possible, until it was too late for it to make a difference. Cashiered from each of the other Horsemen, he is, somewhat inexplicably, hired to fill a critical spot in the Horde's supply team. And here, his desire to make up for his previous errors results in the greatest threat to the human race being unleashed.
September 4, 2017
Better and better and better
I am quite addicted to the 4BY and very happy to see the continuation of the series. I am NEVER disappointed! Keep up the good work!
I am quite addicted to the 4BY and very happy to see the continuation of the series. I am NEVER disappointed! Keep up the good work!
September 1, 2017
I enjoyed Asbaran Solutions, the second book in the Revelations Cycle. But found it lacking in comparison to the Mark Wandrey entries in the series.
This novel changes that. I was thoroughly engaged in the storytelling throughout. Good characters and storytelling and it really advances the series. Total enjoyment.
This novel changes that. I was thoroughly engaged in the storytelling throughout. Good characters and storytelling and it really advances the series. Total enjoyment.
August 29, 2017
Great book
This serries continues to get better as the books progress. Highly recommend this book and serries to anyone into war sci-fi. Enjoy the read
This serries continues to get better as the books progress. Highly recommend this book and serries to anyone into war sci-fi. Enjoy the read
August 10, 2017
Good progression
More revalation in the series, a must read for fans of the Four Horseman universe. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and you can too!
More revalation in the series, a must read for fans of the Four Horseman universe. I read this on Kindle Unlimited and you can too!
July 28, 2018
Wow Another Kick Butt Book in the Relevations Cycle!
So Now in addition to learning about Cartwright’s Cavaliers, Winged Hussars, Asbaran Solutions and.. The Golden Horde! Each seem to have their own specialties, histories and all are pretty famous Human Merc Company’s that have survived the “Alpha Contracts” which I haven’t read that book yet but have heard it mentioned. Now we find out shockingly who is behind the plot to mess with the Four Horseman.. and also set up for the conclusion of “the enemy” vs Earth... I got to meet some Otters in space SanSar I think (Sar means they are uplifted..u have to read lol it’s CrAZy) and it’s always a free for all on who is going to die.. you just never know.. not even the main characters are safe from screw ups, accidents, just plain battle, nefarious plots or more! Love this series! Funny, adventurous and yeah.. go read em. This is Book 4.. they can be read as standalones but I’d say start with book 1 in Revelations cycle.. because now I get a heck of a lot more of jokes and Easter eggs..like Sommerbean...what’s his name?
So Now in addition to learning about Cartwright’s Cavaliers, Winged Hussars, Asbaran Solutions and.. The Golden Horde! Each seem to have their own specialties, histories and all are pretty famous Human Merc Company’s that have survived the “Alpha Contracts” which I haven’t read that book yet but have heard it mentioned. Now we find out shockingly who is behind the plot to mess with the Four Horseman.. and also set up for the conclusion of “the enemy” vs Earth... I got to meet some Otters in space SanSar I think (Sar means they are uplifted..u have to read lol it’s CrAZy) and it’s always a free for all on who is going to die.. you just never know.. not even the main characters are safe from screw ups, accidents, just plain battle, nefarious plots or more! Love this series! Funny, adventurous and yeah.. go read em. This is Book 4.. they can be read as standalones but I’d say start with book 1 in Revelations cycle.. because now I get a heck of a lot more of jokes and Easter eggs..like Sommerbean...what’s his name?
October 6, 2021
This was definitely better than book 2, but still not nearly as good as 1 or 3. I'm starting to think I don't really like this author that much.
I'm also kind of annoyed that these 4 books set up a great battle/whatnot on the horizon, but the next book is an anthology from like 15 authors? And the book after that is about a different guild than the mercenary guild? What happened to the plot/point of this series? I'm hoping that it continues in the next couple books, but I'm a bit worried. I'm going to take a bit of a break from the series for now.
I'm also kind of annoyed that these 4 books set up a great battle/whatnot on the horizon, but the next book is an anthology from like 15 authors? And the book after that is about a different guild than the mercenary guild? What happened to the plot/point of this series? I'm hoping that it continues in the next couple books, but I'm a bit worried. I'm going to take a bit of a break from the series for now.
July 18, 2018
Great, Awesome, and Wonderful
Chris Kennedy brought the fourth book of the Revelations Cycle to a close with a BANG! This has been one of the best sci-fi series I've read in a long, long time.
I've read these four books in record time. Not because they were short, but because I couldn't put them down.
I can't wait to see how the mercenary companies of Earth come out on the other side.
Chris Kennedy brought the fourth book of the Revelations Cycle to a close with a BANG! This has been one of the best sci-fi series I've read in a long, long time.
I've read these four books in record time. Not because they were short, but because I couldn't put them down.
I can't wait to see how the mercenary companies of Earth come out on the other side.
September 28, 2017
All I can say is “Wow!” The storyline is compelling and a great continuation of the series. I was thoroughly invested in the characters in this book, especially Sansar Enkh, the owner of The Golden Horde. She demonstrated a perfect mix of commitment, compassion, and ruthlessness. I couldn’t put this book down!
September 16, 2019
This is the best of the Revelations Cycle after the Cartwright Cavaliers IMO, I really liked the dynamic with the Horde leadership and the lengths they will go to protect their family. Interesting side story with the new sergeant Walker seeking redemption after having his own company wiped in a previous action.
January 15, 2018
wow, strap in for a wild ride, as this book takes you on a wild ride with some interesting characters
there are interesting developments especially if you have been reading the series from the beginning
I am looking forward to the next book to find out what happens next
there are interesting developments especially if you have been reading the series from the beginning
I am looking forward to the next book to find out what happens next
March 30, 2019
War is coming
As the last of the Horsemen it's the golden horses time to come under fire but they have an advantage they know what they have to face. Another great story from this series and a worthwhile read
As the last of the Horsemen it's the golden horses time to come under fire but they have an advantage they know what they have to face. Another great story from this series and a worthwhile read
February 8, 2021
Still breathing here....😎
IT still holds my interest.....😁😎🤔 and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and then along came John...slow walkin John...😁😎
IT still holds my interest.....😁😎🤔 and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and then along came John...slow walkin John...😁😎
May 4, 2022
The book was well written. That being said, the first three were written better. Some of the actions of the secondary characters pushed the limits of believability. I liked the ending and the actions of the main characters.
March 19, 2023
Great!
Just loved the continued world building, characters & plots. Mr Kennedy is adept at juggling all at once and did not disappoint with another stellar read in the Four Horsemen universe.
Ever forward!
E
Just loved the continued world building, characters & plots. Mr Kennedy is adept at juggling all at once and did not disappoint with another stellar read in the Four Horsemen universe.
Ever forward!
E
September 16, 2017
The series continues on with another solid entry.
May 4, 2018
Pretty good book and an excellent addition to the series. My only complaint is that it leaves a lot of loose ends, both within the greater plot line and within the book's plotline itself.
July 22, 2018
The Four Horsemen have been setup for extermination but it's not over 'til it's over. A good continuation of the previous three books.
August 14, 2018
Good science fiction 😀
December 2, 2018
Really enjoying the series. Would happily recommend.
February 27, 2019
I want to know what happens next. This is the mark of an excellent series for me.
March 27, 2019
I liked this best of the first four Revelations books.
September 5, 2019
Getting even better
This was a wonderful story. My favorite after book one. Really strong characters and a great plot. Looking forward to more of the adventure.
This was a wonderful story. My favorite after book one. Really strong characters and a great plot. Looking forward to more of the adventure.
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