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Hadrian's Gate #3
The Voice
Episode Three
A surprise attack at the edge of the explored galaxy sends shock waves through the Union. Chilake, recalled from his sunny retreat, faces a crisis that threatens to eclipse Three Zero. On the brink of war, with no sign of the fugitive, his presidency hangs in the balance.
Whilst the council is reconvened, others plot, with a secret rendezvous in a far away system. Closer to home, the plotters conspire with more deadly and immediate threats. Will the distraught leader find the strength to carry on?
Elsewhere, Clayton Wright, stunned by the arrival of the stranger, embarks on a foolhardy search. Desperately, he hands his trust to others, to the woman he despises. With nothing to lose, he grabs at the most feeble of hopes.
On Meridian Rise, Agent Victor, his career in tatters, is offered a second chance by the return of Doctor Schmidt. Can she finally complete the restoration of Jed Luca? Can she unlock the secrets in his head and find the key to locating Kayla McGann?
The Voice is the next instalment in the Hadrian’s Gate series, following on from The Cairo Accord and Three Zero. This third episode exposes the weak underbelly of the Union, with military flaws and political division reeking havoc.
A surprise attack at the edge of the explored galaxy sends shock waves through the Union. Chilake, recalled from his sunny retreat, faces a crisis that threatens to eclipse Three Zero. On the brink of war, with no sign of the fugitive, his presidency hangs in the balance.
Whilst the council is reconvened, others plot, with a secret rendezvous in a far away system. Closer to home, the plotters conspire with more deadly and immediate threats. Will the distraught leader find the strength to carry on?
Elsewhere, Clayton Wright, stunned by the arrival of the stranger, embarks on a foolhardy search. Desperately, he hands his trust to others, to the woman he despises. With nothing to lose, he grabs at the most feeble of hopes.
On Meridian Rise, Agent Victor, his career in tatters, is offered a second chance by the return of Doctor Schmidt. Can she finally complete the restoration of Jed Luca? Can she unlock the secrets in his head and find the key to locating Kayla McGann?
The Voice is the next instalment in the Hadrian’s Gate series, following on from The Cairo Accord and Three Zero. This third episode exposes the weak underbelly of the Union, with military flaws and political division reeking havoc.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2018
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September 13, 2023
Challenging, dark, emotional, mysterious, sad, and tense.
Medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5 ⭐
Now that I've read three of the six books (episodes)...I think I'm getting what is going on, but it is not always easy...while reading it.
There are a LOT of characters, and some that you do not see often. There are the core people, but there is a lot of information that has not been given out...so even though you've read THIS story, you are still in the dark...overall.
I some ways, it is good, but in other ways, I'm having trouble following the story. I read the first book at the beginning of the month, the second not far after and the third before the middle of the month (and in that same time period, I've read twelve other books). In all the other stories I've read...I am doing a number of series...I'm fine, but unfortunately...this story is too disjointed to do this.
I might just stop and read the last three in a binge, but I want to know who is the ultimate "bad guy" and what is actually going to happen to our favourite characters. Ugh.
What I might do, is put this off till next month (or the following) and reread the six novellas in a row (binge style), to soak in all the storylines. I'm just a little frustrated at the moment.
It is good, but not good enough to allow me to truly follow along with other books in between.
Medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5 ⭐
Now that I've read three of the six books (episodes)...I think I'm getting what is going on, but it is not always easy...while reading it.
There are a LOT of characters, and some that you do not see often. There are the core people, but there is a lot of information that has not been given out...so even though you've read THIS story, you are still in the dark...overall.
I some ways, it is good, but in other ways, I'm having trouble following the story. I read the first book at the beginning of the month, the second not far after and the third before the middle of the month (and in that same time period, I've read twelve other books). In all the other stories I've read...I am doing a number of series...I'm fine, but unfortunately...this story is too disjointed to do this.
I might just stop and read the last three in a binge, but I want to know who is the ultimate "bad guy" and what is actually going to happen to our favourite characters. Ugh.
What I might do, is put this off till next month (or the following) and reread the six novellas in a row (binge style), to soak in all the storylines. I'm just a little frustrated at the moment.
It is good, but not good enough to allow me to truly follow along with other books in between.
March 9, 2021
The 3rd Book in the Series was another book which kept me wanting to read more. Looking forward to reading Book 4 and the return of a certain Ms Mcgann.
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