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The Terra Nova Chronicles #1
Terra Nova
Terra Nova. The promised world is humanity’s new home, safe from the threats of a dangerous galaxy, where veterans of a long war could live in peace. The promise was a lie.Chief Katherine “Kit” Carson, of the elite Pathfinder Corps, joins the mission as a last-minute replacement, hoping to put a spotty past behind her and build a new life on a brave new world. The expedition arrives on Terra Nova, expecting to join the first wave of colonists, instead they find abandoned cities and are soon faced with a new, terrifying enemy humanity has never encountered before. For the colony to survive, Carson must unravel the mystery of her new home and learn the fate of the first mission to settle the planet…Terra Nova is the first chapter in an exciting new series of space exploration, alien first contact and adventure across brave new worlds. Join the team and read today!
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2017
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About the author
Richard Fox
131 books613 followersRichard Fox is a Nebula Award nominated author, and winner of the 2017 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy novel, author of The Ember War Saga, a military science fiction and space opera series, and other novels in the military history, thriller and space opera genres.
He lives in fabulous Las Vegas with his incredible wife and three boys, amazing children bent on anarchy.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) much to his surprise and spent ten years on active duty in the United States Army. He deployed on two combat tours to Iraq and received the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
The Ember War Saga:
1. The Ember War
2. The Ruins of Anthalas
3. Blood of Heroes
4. Earth Defiant
5. The Gardens of Nibiru
6. Battle of the Void
7. The Siege of Earth
8. The Crucible
9. The Xaros Reckoning
Terran Armored Corps
1. Iron Dragoons
2. The Ibarra Sanction
3. The True Measure
4. A House Divided
5. The Last Aeon
6. Ferrum Corde
Terran Strike Marines
1. The Dotari Salvation
2. Rage of Winter
3. Valdar's Hammer
4. The Beast of Eridu
5. Gott Mit Uns
The Exiled Fleet:
1. Albion Lost
2. The Long March
3. Finest Hour
4. Point of Honor
The Terra Nova Chronicles
1. Terra Nova
2. Bloodlines
3. Wings of Redemption
4. Hale's War
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He lives in fabulous Las Vegas with his incredible wife and three boys, amazing children bent on anarchy.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) much to his surprise and spent ten years on active duty in the United States Army. He deployed on two combat tours to Iraq and received the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
The Ember War Saga:
1. The Ember War
2. The Ruins of Anthalas
3. Blood of Heroes
4. Earth Defiant
5. The Gardens of Nibiru
6. Battle of the Void
7. The Siege of Earth
8. The Crucible
9. The Xaros Reckoning
Terran Armored Corps
1. Iron Dragoons
2. The Ibarra Sanction
3. The True Measure
4. A House Divided
5. The Last Aeon
6. Ferrum Corde
Terran Strike Marines
1. The Dotari Salvation
2. Rage of Winter
3. Valdar's Hammer
4. The Beast of Eridu
5. Gott Mit Uns
The Exiled Fleet:
1. Albion Lost
2. The Long March
3. Finest Hour
4. Point of Honor
The Terra Nova Chronicles
1. Terra Nova
2. Bloodlines
3. Wings of Redemption
4. Hale's War
Subscribe to Richard's spam free email list and get free short stories set during the Ember War Saga (and more as they become available) at: http://eepurl.com/bLj1gf
Like him on Facebook (best place to reach him): https://www.facebook.com/Richard-Fox-...
Website: www.richardfoxauthor.com
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December 20, 2017
Very R Fox
Where to begin? Of course the Earth fleet is all USA and not surprisingly almost all of European descent with a few Hispanic last names thrown in. Female characters are actually about right, which is a surprise.
Since this fleet represents a humanity that besides being all white, North Americans is also all war, all the time, it's surprising that their colony fleet has no ship mounted weapons. Why would you not arm ships on their way to a new galaxy? The colonists are all ex-naval/military but you don't have ship weapons. Is this a "We are the good guys, we come in peace" fantasy? It certainly reminds me of laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, Grenada, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, etc.
The aliens are two dimensional and blaming a mysterious second alien race for faulty information is kind of stupid. I'm not surprised since the author managed to kill off all of Asia to avoid including Asian characters. Compared to that authorial genocide, wiping out Africa and South America is small potatoes.
After a little more than half way through, I started rooting for the cartoon aliens and wrote this review. You might not be bothered by my issues, so you might be able to read this.
Where to begin? Of course the Earth fleet is all USA and not surprisingly almost all of European descent with a few Hispanic last names thrown in. Female characters are actually about right, which is a surprise.
Since this fleet represents a humanity that besides being all white, North Americans is also all war, all the time, it's surprising that their colony fleet has no ship mounted weapons. Why would you not arm ships on their way to a new galaxy? The colonists are all ex-naval/military but you don't have ship weapons. Is this a "We are the good guys, we come in peace" fantasy? It certainly reminds me of laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, Grenada, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, etc.
The aliens are two dimensional and blaming a mysterious second alien race for faulty information is kind of stupid. I'm not surprised since the author managed to kill off all of Asia to avoid including Asian characters. Compared to that authorial genocide, wiping out Africa and South America is small potatoes.
After a little more than half way through, I started rooting for the cartoon aliens and wrote this review. You might not be bothered by my issues, so you might be able to read this.
February 27, 2018
Ken Hale and a few other familiar faces as they start a new life with no support from earth. They are the second convey moving to Terra Nova, Ken’s brother had gone on the first, but he find that things have gone wrong for the first team. Exciting, suspenseful, and funny, if you haven't read the Ember War Saga then I highly suggest you do so, then pick up this one to continue the story.
December 17, 2017
Writing Partnership Yields Disappointing, Knockoff Level Product
“Terra Nova (The Terra Nova Chronicles Book 1),” is a spin-off storyline, based on the “The Ember War” series by Mr. Richard Fox. Mr. Fox has allegedly paired with Mr. Josh Hayes, in producing what for this reader, was a disappointing, knockoff level book. It wasn’t that good, and elicited the sense that Mr. Fox, wasn’t the main author.
The storyline has a second wave of colonists, forty-thousand (40,000) souls, taking a one-way trip, following the conclusion of “The Ember War,” to join the colonists who fled to “Terra Nova,” as a “Hail Mary” during the war. Led by the former Pathfinder hero, now “Director Ken Hale,” the small, civilian fleet, successfully makes the dangerous long jump to the colony. Upon entry into the star system, it is quickly surmised that something is very wrong. There are no responses from the colony, nor any signs of the colonists. The sole, six (6) member team of special ops Pathfinders assigned to the entire fleet [sic], are dispatched on a recon mission.
There are two (2) main issues that seriously undercut the book for this reader. First, it did not read as a Mr. Fox authored book. There were glimpses of Mr. Fox here and there, but after having read over a dozen of the author’s works, it did not seem to be his writing. The dedication was written by Mr. Hayes, another point to indicate the speculated “true” author. Bluntly, it appears that “Terra Nova,” is an example of the recent trend among indie authors of the genre. Authors with a following, a “brand,” have mixed and matched with others, in a frenzied race to increase production, increase series sales, and “outsource” to others. It is an all too frequent marketing ploy in various enterprises.
The second issue is the the story and the writing aren’t that good. The plots and plot devices are mainly plain dumb. The writing skill set is readable-barely. A more appropriate title for the book might be: “Terra Nova for Dummies.” Overall, this reader has serious reservations about even contemplating reading a follow on. Some readers might like the paper thin story, narrative, and characters, hence a generous three (3) star rating, as two-point-five (2.5) is not an available option.
“Terra Nova,” cannot be recommended in good faith by this reader, so it’s a neutral on that score. The book was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
“Terra Nova (The Terra Nova Chronicles Book 1),” is a spin-off storyline, based on the “The Ember War” series by Mr. Richard Fox. Mr. Fox has allegedly paired with Mr. Josh Hayes, in producing what for this reader, was a disappointing, knockoff level book. It wasn’t that good, and elicited the sense that Mr. Fox, wasn’t the main author.
The storyline has a second wave of colonists, forty-thousand (40,000) souls, taking a one-way trip, following the conclusion of “The Ember War,” to join the colonists who fled to “Terra Nova,” as a “Hail Mary” during the war. Led by the former Pathfinder hero, now “Director Ken Hale,” the small, civilian fleet, successfully makes the dangerous long jump to the colony. Upon entry into the star system, it is quickly surmised that something is very wrong. There are no responses from the colony, nor any signs of the colonists. The sole, six (6) member team of special ops Pathfinders assigned to the entire fleet [sic], are dispatched on a recon mission.
There are two (2) main issues that seriously undercut the book for this reader. First, it did not read as a Mr. Fox authored book. There were glimpses of Mr. Fox here and there, but after having read over a dozen of the author’s works, it did not seem to be his writing. The dedication was written by Mr. Hayes, another point to indicate the speculated “true” author. Bluntly, it appears that “Terra Nova,” is an example of the recent trend among indie authors of the genre. Authors with a following, a “brand,” have mixed and matched with others, in a frenzied race to increase production, increase series sales, and “outsource” to others. It is an all too frequent marketing ploy in various enterprises.
The second issue is the the story and the writing aren’t that good. The plots and plot devices are mainly plain dumb. The writing skill set is readable-barely. A more appropriate title for the book might be: “Terra Nova for Dummies.” Overall, this reader has serious reservations about even contemplating reading a follow on. Some readers might like the paper thin story, narrative, and characters, hence a generous three (3) star rating, as two-point-five (2.5) is not an available option.
“Terra Nova,” cannot be recommended in good faith by this reader, so it’s a neutral on that score. The book was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
August 6, 2019
2019 grade B-
The book starts smart and interesting but becomes a little too dumb for my tastes when the fighting starts. Sadly, except for some short transitions to move to the next location, most of the story is fighting. It is an interesting story and is VERY well written but still just another SciFi action novel.
I never lost interest or needed to speed read. It does become a bit gross in places but they were easily recognized and skipped.
The book is serialized. The last chapter or two sort of start the next novel. Combine that with the fact it is not my kind of story and I do not plan to read any more.
No recommendations.
The book starts smart and interesting but becomes a little too dumb for my tastes when the fighting starts. Sadly, except for some short transitions to move to the next location, most of the story is fighting. It is an interesting story and is VERY well written but still just another SciFi action novel.
I never lost interest or needed to speed read. It does become a bit gross in places but they were easily recognized and skipped.
The book is serialized. The last chapter or two sort of start the next novel. Combine that with the fact it is not my kind of story and I do not plan to read any more.
No recommendations.
April 28, 2020
Great book, i am 3 books in the series of 4 that are out and I have enjoyed the world-building. The combat is amazing.
City building is also fun and interesting.
A great addition to the genre.
City building is also fun and interesting.
A great addition to the genre.
April 9, 2019
Was not in my "all time favorites" list of books. It was a continuation of a series that I had stopped listening to because it has gown boring. There are so many different storylines you could run with on a brand new world, but the author decided to just blow through all of the new possibilities.
June 30, 2025
I've started this review several times, but only after thinking about this for a couple of days am I ready to put down my thoughts. There are things I like, but ultimately, it's not a book that works for me.
Premise: After an interstellar war (the subject of the author's "Ember War" series), a colony ship is sent by wormhole to the Andromeda Galaxy, to a planet that was previously used as a bolthole for a small group of human colonists during the war. When they arrive, the colony is abandoned, except for two young boys and some replicant soldiers that are hunting "Shannon".
The first problem I have with this series is that the colony, by pure chance, went to a system being used as a prison by an alien race. I'm generally willing to forgive setups for books or series, but there are about 1,000,000,000,000 stars in the Andromeda galaxy, a bit more than 100 for every person on Earth. To randomly pick the one that happens to have the big bad imprisoned isn't just unlikely, it's "drop a rock randomly from space and hit the front yard of the bad guy" unlikely.
So, why isn't this a one-star book? The character work for most of the good guys is memorable, with believable military characters and character interactions. And the characters are sympathetic. And when credulity isn't being strained well past the breaking point, the action scenes are done very well.
There is so much in this series that would bother me less if it were not so bombastically unlikely. They're in the Andromeda galaxy to hide, because it's far away. Well, yes, 766 kiloparsecs is indeed far away. But somehow, they're able to reliably hit a single star system (of a trillion) at that distance, and somehow nothing closer would work. The bad guys just happen to be in that system. The brother of the incoming colony governor just happens to be involved in the problem that's happening. And four(?) people are obviously enough to take on the full force of a technologically superior force that controls a planet.
Shamus Young published an article on "Story Collapse" in his blog some years ago, and it's the mechanism he described that perfectly represents what happened to me. With each improbability dropped onto the pile, it became harder for me to care. In the end, I mostly didn't.
Not recommended.
Premise: After an interstellar war (the subject of the author's "Ember War" series), a colony ship is sent by wormhole to the Andromeda Galaxy, to a planet that was previously used as a bolthole for a small group of human colonists during the war. When they arrive, the colony is abandoned, except for two young boys and some replicant soldiers that are hunting "Shannon".
The first problem I have with this series is that the colony, by pure chance, went to a system being used as a prison by an alien race. I'm generally willing to forgive setups for books or series, but there are about 1,000,000,000,000 stars in the Andromeda galaxy, a bit more than 100 for every person on Earth. To randomly pick the one that happens to have the big bad imprisoned isn't just unlikely, it's "drop a rock randomly from space and hit the front yard of the bad guy" unlikely.
So, why isn't this a one-star book? The character work for most of the good guys is memorable, with believable military characters and character interactions. And the characters are sympathetic. And when credulity isn't being strained well past the breaking point, the action scenes are done very well.
There is so much in this series that would bother me less if it were not so bombastically unlikely. They're in the Andromeda galaxy to hide, because it's far away. Well, yes, 766 kiloparsecs is indeed far away. But somehow, they're able to reliably hit a single star system (of a trillion) at that distance, and somehow nothing closer would work. The bad guys just happen to be in that system. The brother of the incoming colony governor just happens to be involved in the problem that's happening. And four(?) people are obviously enough to take on the full force of a technologically superior force that controls a planet.
Shamus Young published an article on "Story Collapse" in his blog some years ago, and it's the mechanism he described that perfectly represents what happened to me. With each improbability dropped onto the pile, it became harder for me to care. In the end, I mostly didn't.
Not recommended.
April 22, 2024
I think I would give this book 3 1/2 stars if I could. It has a lot of action... the type that I generally like.
The story: The Ember War is over and weary veterans are looking to an easier life (although not easy) and decide to join the second wave of colonists in a distant dwarf galaxy, far, far away from conflict... and they run right into conflict. Colonel Ken Hale is now Director Hale arriving to find the colony planet unresponsive to communication. The previous colonists seem to be missing. It is now Hale's job to find out what happened to them, while navigating the politics of governing a colony and building the infrastructure necessary to maintain a successful colony. In addition, Hale's two teenage sons, Jerry and Elias, are both brilliant and brave and entirely too much of a handful for this voyage.
Any problems with this story? It is a story that comes at the end of a previous longer series and seems to be trying to take the story in a new direction. Since I haven't read the previous series, I am coming at this cold, but the author did a good job bringing me up to date. I naturally missed a lot of the context, but there was enough provided here to make the story enjoyable.
The other possible problem was with the narrator. The narrator had a good voice, very clear and interesting, but either the narrator or the author decided to go for laughs and it was a little too formulaic. It almost felt like a remake of the movie "No Time for Sergeants" starring Any Griffith. Well... maybe not quite like that. I really loved that film, but I wasn't expecting a serious military film either. This book started off quite serious, and the situations presented were quite serious throughout, but the occassional comic relief made me think this book was aimed more at teenagers than adults... thus the introduction of Hale's two sons.
I don't want to beat up too much on the author here. I enjoyed reading the book. I was simply expecting something else.
The ending was not exactly a cliffhanger, but it did leave a large opening for the sequel, "Bloodlines". I have already read the sequel.
The story: The Ember War is over and weary veterans are looking to an easier life (although not easy) and decide to join the second wave of colonists in a distant dwarf galaxy, far, far away from conflict... and they run right into conflict. Colonel Ken Hale is now Director Hale arriving to find the colony planet unresponsive to communication. The previous colonists seem to be missing. It is now Hale's job to find out what happened to them, while navigating the politics of governing a colony and building the infrastructure necessary to maintain a successful colony. In addition, Hale's two teenage sons, Jerry and Elias, are both brilliant and brave and entirely too much of a handful for this voyage.
Any problems with this story? It is a story that comes at the end of a previous longer series and seems to be trying to take the story in a new direction. Since I haven't read the previous series, I am coming at this cold, but the author did a good job bringing me up to date. I naturally missed a lot of the context, but there was enough provided here to make the story enjoyable.
The other possible problem was with the narrator. The narrator had a good voice, very clear and interesting, but either the narrator or the author decided to go for laughs and it was a little too formulaic. It almost felt like a remake of the movie "No Time for Sergeants" starring Any Griffith. Well... maybe not quite like that. I really loved that film, but I wasn't expecting a serious military film either. This book started off quite serious, and the situations presented were quite serious throughout, but the occassional comic relief made me think this book was aimed more at teenagers than adults... thus the introduction of Hale's two sons.
I don't want to beat up too much on the author here. I enjoyed reading the book. I was simply expecting something else.
The ending was not exactly a cliffhanger, but it did leave a large opening for the sequel, "Bloodlines". I have already read the sequel.
December 10, 2021
I realized too late that this series followed the Ember War Saga, which I had not read. Perhaps if I had done so the characters would have already earned deep feelings on my part. As it stands, I didn't feel connected to anyone. In particular, the author's attempts to make the Director seem supremely admirable were heavy-handed and felt unearned.
The POV character, Chief Carson, did not seem particularly bright. Given that she had offended her new C.O. in the past by taking "stupid" risks, you'd think she'd show some caution, but no. It's balls to the wall 24/7. I don't like the modern trend of confusing a strong woman with someone indistinguishable from a hormonal teenage boy. Being able to fight and risking death is not the only definition of strength.
I wasn't impressed with the aliens either. They apparently believed you can achieve the impossible if you're willing to beat your workers hard enough. When things inevitably go wrong, they don't seek to understand the cause, instead they just up the level of beatings. This doesn't seem like a realistic depiction of a star-spanning species.
The POV character, Chief Carson, did not seem particularly bright. Given that she had offended her new C.O. in the past by taking "stupid" risks, you'd think she'd show some caution, but no. It's balls to the wall 24/7. I don't like the modern trend of confusing a strong woman with someone indistinguishable from a hormonal teenage boy. Being able to fight and risking death is not the only definition of strength.
I wasn't impressed with the aliens either. They apparently believed you can achieve the impossible if you're willing to beat your workers hard enough. When things inevitably go wrong, they don't seek to understand the cause, instead they just up the level of beatings. This doesn't seem like a realistic depiction of a star-spanning species.
November 7, 2025
After the Earth barely escapes defeat from alien attackers, a fleet of ships head off to a new planet, far away from the conflict where the intend to become the second wave of colonists. When the fleet arrives with thousands of new colonists the find the colony abandoned and are attacked by artificialy constructed soldiers. Katherine “Kit” Carson, of the elite Pathfinder Corps finds that her small group of special forces soldiers has a huge job ahead of them as they try to figure out where the first colonists have gone, and learn that it will be dangerous uphill battle.
The story is engrossing and the characters are engaging. There is lots of action and mysteries to solve as this adventure continues. This is the first book of the series and although it is not a cliff-hanger it is obvious that there is much more of the story left to be told. I'm looking forward to "Bloodlines" the next book in the "Tera Nova Chronicles" series.
The story is engrossing and the characters are engaging. There is lots of action and mysteries to solve as this adventure continues. This is the first book of the series and although it is not a cliff-hanger it is obvious that there is much more of the story left to be told. I'm looking forward to "Bloodlines" the next book in the "Tera Nova Chronicles" series.
December 30, 2017
What a ride. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into space ... through a wormhole. That part didn't seem to bad, at least in the sense Star Trek. No people bouncing around the bridge with Captain Kirk doing the Kongo in his chair.
Unfortunately, mankind just doesn't have very good Karma. How many alien society's can you get into trouble with ... upon landing on a previously colonized world? Really? There were parts that I laughed so hard. I know I'm just a little bit passed crazy, so I appreciate the little things. Very good read, with all the right moves.
Thanks!
Unfortunately, mankind just doesn't have very good Karma. How many alien society's can you get into trouble with ... upon landing on a previously colonized world? Really? There were parts that I laughed so hard. I know I'm just a little bit passed crazy, so I appreciate the little things. Very good read, with all the right moves.
Thanks!
March 18, 2019
Full of adventure and surprise.
This book gave us a view of the possible outcomes of being pushed into settling an 'empty' star system with a minimum of prior exploration and intelligence as a heroic effort to save a portion of the human race.
This novel about a top secret effort to prevent the human race from being annihilated from the universe is filled with twists and turns.
This book gave us a view of the possible outcomes of being pushed into settling an 'empty' star system with a minimum of prior exploration and intelligence as a heroic effort to save a portion of the human race.
This novel about a top secret effort to prevent the human race from being annihilated from the universe is filled with twists and turns.
June 23, 2022
I listened to this as it came up free on Audible. It would not have been so.ething I would have chosen for myself, however I really enjoyed this book. The reading by Luke Daniels may have had a lot to do with this also.
I was really invested in the characters and the story itself flowed really well.
These books are a follow on from The Ember Wars but I haven't read those and this series works well as a stand alone series.
I was really invested in the characters and the story itself flowed really well.
These books are a follow on from The Ember Wars but I haven't read those and this series works well as a stand alone series.
January 10, 2018
Great start to a new series
Really enjoyed this one. Little bits and pieces sprinkled in from Ember war series that really lent backstory. Not necessarily needing to read all of the Ember war series can help new readers which is a plus. Would like more backstory on Birch. Can’t wait till Feb.
Really enjoyed this one. Little bits and pieces sprinkled in from Ember war series that really lent backstory. Not necessarily needing to read all of the Ember war series can help new readers which is a plus. Would like more backstory on Birch. Can’t wait till Feb.
October 26, 2018
Excellent sequel to the Embers Series. It follows the Terra Nova colony on a planet recommended by the Qu’esh. The colonists were sent to maintain humankind if the Xaros were victorious. Another colony ship is sent after the war is won to assure human presence and to build another Crucible. They are met with a new enemy seeking to conquer the universe.
April 5, 2019
Well, we're back in an off-shoot of the Ember War Universe. Ken Hale is back albeit older, possibly wiser.
This book is a quick read, very enjoyable, the action and story progress quite well at a great pace. Enough intrigue and mystery is left that will make you read the next book. Some old and new faces pop up and the new kids are good characters that one takes to.
This book is a quick read, very enjoyable, the action and story progress quite well at a great pace. Enough intrigue and mystery is left that will make you read the next book. Some old and new faces pop up and the new kids are good characters that one takes to.
September 2, 2019
I tried this one on the strength of that crazy cover and got hooked by the first chapter. Human colonists in the aftermath of a costly war, heading on a one-way trip to a frontier planet only to find the initial settlers gone and the planet in the grip of horrific beings. A disgraced navigator and last-minute addition to the crew determined to redeem herself. A wild ride.
September 2, 2024
This is soooo much worse than the OG story. Nothing original here. Many questions / plot points left unexplained. Worst thing is the major key saviors to the resolution on this one (B4) are Hale's kids who have no right being as useful as they turned out to be.
& The bad guys are almost comically(no humor way) bad. Just childish plot lines.
& The bad guys are almost comically(no humor way) bad. Just childish plot lines.
December 2, 2017
Amazing
Done it again, the ember-verse really keeps delivering!!! Wow, from zero to 100 in the blink of an eye sh$+ gets real. Also has one of the funniest scenes ive read in a scifi book.
Done it again, the ember-verse really keeps delivering!!! Wow, from zero to 100 in the blink of an eye sh$+ gets real. Also has one of the funniest scenes ive read in a scifi book.
December 8, 2017
Ken Hale is back!
I loved the ember war and all the characters.
This is the next chapter in Ken's story.
You'll love this too. Read and enjoy.
Thanks Richard for another great story!
I loved the ember war and all the characters.
This is the next chapter in Ken's story.
You'll love this too. Read and enjoy.
Thanks Richard for another great story!
March 8, 2018
More Alien trouble!
Well the Ember War didn't disappoint and it looks like this new series is going to be just as good.
A return of some original characters who don't get to live happily ever and some new ones to fight the new menace.
Well the Ember War didn't disappoint and it looks like this new series is going to be just as good.
A return of some original characters who don't get to live happily ever and some new ones to fight the new menace.
May 22, 2018
Great story line and characters. Should be a good series to follow once the next book comes along. A lot of great tech talk as well as character development occurs, so anyone with a military background should who loves Science Fiction will love this book.
August 21, 2018
Very Engaging
I am digging the Strike Marines and Iron Dragoon, but this first book is very enthralling. I only ask that maybe we avoid the whole omnipotent aliens and impossible odds thing once in a while. Heading off to grab the second book. It's that good.
I am digging the Strike Marines and Iron Dragoon, but this first book is very enthralling. I only ask that maybe we avoid the whole omnipotent aliens and impossible odds thing once in a while. Heading off to grab the second book. It's that good.
January 8, 2019
This is a nice start to the series. Most scifi fans should enjoy this one. There's aliens, space ships, robots, high tech weapons, and a whole lot more, all packed into a very well done story that promises even more great stuff in the next installment. What's not to like?
February 14, 2019
Great book
A tale of the brothers Hale that is not as one expected from the Ember Wars series set up. Jared and the colony are not where Ken is expecting them to be. Terra Nova is not the empty world the humans we're promised. Looking forward to the next book.
A tale of the brothers Hale that is not as one expected from the Ember Wars series set up. Jared and the colony are not where Ken is expecting them to be. Terra Nova is not the empty world the humans we're promised. Looking forward to the next book.
March 15, 2019
I lost interest before the end, the story line just became less appealing as it progressed. I read the blurbs on the next two installments, and they seemed to be more doom and gloom, so I cut my losses.
February 10, 2022
Enjoyable, it is a good action/sci-fi with a strong female lead protagonist and some loveable quirky characters. Not the most original or unique story but fun nonetheless. The descriptive action scenes alone make it worth the read
December 21, 2023
Humans in the far future who go to be the second colony ship in a galaxy you can only travel to once per decade. They earlier ship’s inhabitants are not where they were expected. Space mysteries and adventures. It’s a pretty light sci-fi. No interplanetary politics or pseudo-realistic tech to have to learn about.
December 10, 2017
Enjoyed it, I have read all the ember wars books and it was nice to see this continue.
December 20, 2017
A little slow getting started but ends well.
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