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Rise of Mankind #10
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The decades long conflict comes crashing to a dramatic conclusion as the alliance faces off with their age old enemy to determine the fate of the galaxy. As the massive fleet launches for a final battle, The Behemoth and The Crystal Font are tasked with a dangerous mission to destroy a transmission facility which may well be the deciding factor in the outcome of the attack.
They’ve committed everything, heading into a situation which may well spell their end. Pilots, marines and crewmen alike look toward the moment that will make history regardless if they are victorious. A win means peace for the beleaguered alliance, a chance to heal from the wounds of war while a loss could lead to the destruction of their respective cultures if not civilization as they know it.
They’ve committed everything, heading into a situation which may well spell their end. Pilots, marines and crewmen alike look toward the moment that will make history regardless if they are victorious. A win means peace for the beleaguered alliance, a chance to heal from the wounds of war while a loss could lead to the destruction of their respective cultures if not civilization as they know it.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2017
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March 26, 2018
I have enjoyed reading this series of books, not sure if John Walker will be going forward with the main characters in the future we will see.
November 9, 2018
Great read
Great author I've read all of mankind rising also the other series hope the author finishes other series as it ended abruptly
Great author I've read all of mankind rising also the other series hope the author finishes other series as it ended abruptly
November 21, 2019
Finally the last of the 10 book box set. A good space saga with the exception of a lack of proofing in some of the later books. Earth is saved from an invading culture and faced total destruction except for the arrival of help from a alliance of other space fairing races. The earth with the help of the alliance builds a massive battle ship and joins the alliance where they are involved in a number of fights against pirates and a rogue alliance captain set on setting himself up as the head of the whole alliance. The saga terminates with the alliance's do or die attack on the initial attackers who were out to eliminate a other cultures it came across. I would have gone for 4 stars except for the proofing problems.
February 1, 2022
4.5/5
Holy... I don't even know what to say about this one.
It started off like the rest of the series, Average. But it really improved in the last half of the book. So many of the characters I didn't even know I cared about died during the final battle. It actually made me feel the emotion of their loss. Having just finished the book that's the only real thing I can think about, this is probably the best book in the entire series. And honestly, it was worth reading the previous nine to get this ending (imo).
Holy... I don't even know what to say about this one.
It started off like the rest of the series, Average. But it really improved in the last half of the book. So many of the characters I didn't even know I cared about died during the final battle. It actually made me feel the emotion of their loss. Having just finished the book that's the only real thing I can think about, this is probably the best book in the entire series. And honestly, it was worth reading the previous nine to get this ending (imo).
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October 12, 2020
Great finish to a fascinating series!
Loved the characters, but as he extended the series, he kept adding characters. After three or four books, I got tired of keeping up with them and skimmed those parts to read what was happening with the main characters. Enjoyed the series, but wouldn't want to read it again....or anything written like these.Can't enjoy the plot because of all the details!
Loved the characters, but as he extended the series, he kept adding characters. After three or four books, I got tired of keeping up with them and skimmed those parts to read what was happening with the main characters. Enjoyed the series, but wouldn't want to read it again....or anything written like these.Can't enjoy the plot because of all the details!
March 22, 2021
The best of the series!
The last in the ten book series. A fireplace battle to end one of two forces, the bad or the good forces! Detailed battle planning and action during which you won't put the book down! Who makes it and who doesn't will be surprising. Read the book to find out if your favorite characters made it through.
The last in the ten book series. A fireplace battle to end one of two forces, the bad or the good forces! Detailed battle planning and action during which you won't put the book down! Who makes it and who doesn't will be surprising. Read the book to find out if your favorite characters made it through.
December 27, 2021
The whole series
This covers all ten books and what can I say but a great read. Fast past but also informative so you kept up with the plot. There is a lot happening and not all the major characters survive so it is kept real. For any sci-fi adventure fan this is a good series to read.
This covers all ten books and what can I say but a great read. Fast past but also informative so you kept up with the plot. There is a lot happening and not all the major characters survive so it is kept real. For any sci-fi adventure fan this is a good series to read.
November 22, 2017
Loved it
Excellent combat action throughout the entire story...as well as sacrifice...the ending was predictable...however it was still an enjoyable read as well as the entire series.
Excellent combat action throughout the entire story...as well as sacrifice...the ending was predictable...however it was still an enjoyable read as well as the entire series.
November 22, 2017
Standard
Good narrative, but another one that doesn't know the difference between ordinance,as in a law, and ordnance as in weaponry. Then the annoying trick of missing the climax and putting in an epilogue instead. Lazy writing. Do they have an AI teaching them that?
Good narrative, but another one that doesn't know the difference between ordinance,as in a law, and ordnance as in weaponry. Then the annoying trick of missing the climax and putting in an epilogue instead. Lazy writing. Do they have an AI teaching them that?
December 7, 2017
Bring On Book 11
An excellent ending but a great start for our next adventure. The earth forces have avenged themselves but now where are they in the grand picture of the universe. Book 11 will hold the explanation!
An excellent ending but a great start for our next adventure. The earth forces have avenged themselves but now where are they in the grand picture of the universe. Book 11 will hold the explanation!
February 21, 2018
An ending that has promise
The plot is super solid and the characters are now more a part of the story than events. It's over but....I bet there could be more. I for one will be getting other of John Walker's works. Great author.
The plot is super solid and the characters are now more a part of the story than events. It's over but....I bet there could be more. I for one will be getting other of John Walker's works. Great author.
June 17, 2018
Great series of books
Very engaging and fast paced stories packed with constant action and strongly defined characters. Each book seems quite short but once you start reading the first you pulled into the whole series of books quickly.
Very engaging and fast paced stories packed with constant action and strongly defined characters. Each book seems quite short but once you start reading the first you pulled into the whole series of books quickly.
February 27, 2019
5 star for the entire series.
I enjoyed reading the entire series. I do wish that they searched a little harder for their missing personel., escape pods should not burn in the atmosphere.
I enjoyed reading the entire series. I do wish that they searched a little harder for their missing personel., escape pods should not burn in the atmosphere.
March 30, 2019
Very exciting
Edge of your seat stuff! Few technical issues, like no redundancy to the control station? The action is great. Some of the improvements made in past books missed this one...
Edge of your seat stuff! Few technical issues, like no redundancy to the control station? The action is great. Some of the improvements made in past books missed this one...
February 18, 2021
Good Series
This a well written old style Space Opera. I enjoyed the characters, the good guys, the bad guys and the one between. I am curious to see where this is going in the future. A lot of loose ends to resolve.
This a well written old style Space Opera. I enjoyed the characters, the good guys, the bad guys and the one between. I am curious to see where this is going in the future. A lot of loose ends to resolve.
November 24, 2017
anticlimatic
December 2, 2017
A good ending
This series has been fun to read, I hope a sequel series is in the works.
The universe john walker created has a lot more to give
This series has been fun to read, I hope a sequel series is in the works.
The universe john walker created has a lot more to give
December 2, 2017
Great story
Amazing conclusion to a saga, I look forward to another story utilizing the crew of the behemoth there are so many options that could be written
Amazing conclusion to a saga, I look forward to another story utilizing the crew of the behemoth there are so many options that could be written
February 13, 2018
It took a great story line to have me read 10 books
I admit I would love to read #11 if it ever came out.
Please Mr Walker give us another book
I admit I would love to read #11 if it ever came out.
Please Mr Walker give us another book
December 11, 2017
The End
A fitting end to a great series. Even in fiction, war is hell, death is certain and to the victor, goes the spoils.
A fitting end to a great series. Even in fiction, war is hell, death is certain and to the victor, goes the spoils.
December 17, 2017
Another great read
What a fantastic finish to the series, could not put down till I had read it all. Would recommend to anyone
What a fantastic finish to the series, could not put down till I had read it all. Would recommend to anyone
March 18, 2018
Solid
A solid conclusion to this arc. May there be more coming in the future. I have enjoyed all of the books so far
A solid conclusion to this arc. May there be more coming in the future. I have enjoyed all of the books so far
April 16, 2018
A fitting end
The last piece of the puzzle seems to fit, and still things have an odd few left overs, we have to see where it all leads.
The last piece of the puzzle seems to fit, and still things have an odd few left overs, we have to see where it all leads.
July 5, 2018
Excellent series
What a super read. One of the best space novels I’ve read. I would like to see the
series to continue.
What a super read. One of the best space novels I’ve read. I would like to see the
series to continue.
July 28, 2018
Great series
Read all 12 books in the series, one right after another. Good Science Fiction and a great read. Where to next for the crew of the Behemoth?
Read all 12 books in the series, one right after another. Good Science Fiction and a great read. Where to next for the crew of the Behemoth?
September 8, 2018
Great series!
If you like action, you will love this series. It is almost non stop action with characters you will love.
If you like action, you will love this series. It is almost non stop action with characters you will love.
October 16, 2019
Excellent read
Easy read. Moved fast, continued from the previous books. Waiting to see if there will be a follow on book.
Easy read. Moved fast, continued from the previous books. Waiting to see if there will be a follow on book.
February 4, 2021
Enjoyable
January 23, 2020
Battles end, honors hard won, peace' time to explore.
Each novel in this series whilst each too short, leads to a climactic and exiting read.
I can’t wait for the next phase.
Each novel in this series whilst each too short, leads to a climactic and exiting read.
I can’t wait for the next phase.
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