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Justice of the Covenant #3
Single Shot
Hayley, Quark, and the Riders are finding it hard to trust anything after a series of betrayals has left them battered and on the run, heading for a safe haven to regroup and reload.
If they want to have any hope of preventing an intergalactic war, they’ll need to break onto one of the most highly secured planets in the galaxy and pull off one of the most unexpected heists ever committed.
When friends reveal themselves as enemies and enemies become accidental friends, there’s only one thing left to do:
Throw caution to the stars, take the leap, and make the single shot.
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Single Shot is the third book in the Justice of the Covenant series.
1. Triple Threat
2. Double Down
3. Single Shot
If they want to have any hope of preventing an intergalactic war, they’ll need to break onto one of the most highly secured planets in the galaxy and pull off one of the most unexpected heists ever committed.
When friends reveal themselves as enemies and enemies become accidental friends, there’s only one thing left to do:
Throw caution to the stars, take the leap, and make the single shot.
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Single Shot is the third book in the Justice of the Covenant series.
1. Triple Threat
2. Double Down
3. Single Shot
- GenresScience FictionAliens
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2018
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49 people want to read
About the author
M.R. Forbes
177 books1,010 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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June 30, 2022
Great series!
Fast and fun, I really liked this series. The story line was interesting and the characters were unique and kept me turning pages.
Fast and fun, I really liked this series. The story line was interesting and the characters were unique and kept me turning pages.
March 10, 2020
Great series and worthy continuation of the Chaos series.
Made even better with the reference to Abbie crossing to the multiverse(s)
Come on now Mr Forbes - you have opened the door and I am waiting for those books
with bated breath.
Abbie/Queenie Rules - LOL
Made even better with the reference to Abbie crossing to the multiverse(s)
Come on now Mr Forbes - you have opened the door and I am waiting for those books
with bated breath.
Abbie/Queenie Rules - LOL
November 14, 2018
Great Read
Book 3 was the end of a great series but the beginning of something I can not wait to read.
Book 3 was the end of a great series but the beginning of something I can not wait to read.
January 2, 2019
8/10: Excellent read, well written, fell right into the fictional world created.
He said it was an outcome he was willing to accept to save the galaxy. Hayley knew when he said that, he was mainly referring to her.
This is the end, my friends. And it was an acceptable ending to a thrilling spin-off series. I just have one major gripe which cost the book a star rating.
Having got over that, I enjoyed the rest of the book mainly. Hayley stuck to her morals, which was why I fell for her in the first place. I’m not too sure about how things ended with the Collective, but the final few pages gave me happy-happy vibes.
Overall (and as the rest of the series was so great) this deserves an honorary spot on my Top Reads bookshelf.
Having read all of Forbes’ sci-fi offerings, I’m now considering his earlier work and the fantasy options. I’ve spent the past few weeks with this author, and saying goodbye is kind of hard.
Well done, Mr Forbes. You have an amazing talent. Thank you.
He said it was an outcome he was willing to accept to save the galaxy. Hayley knew when he said that, he was mainly referring to her.
This is the end, my friends. And it was an acceptable ending to a thrilling spin-off series. I just have one major gripe which cost the book a star rating.
Having got over that, I enjoyed the rest of the book mainly. Hayley stuck to her morals, which was why I fell for her in the first place. I’m not too sure about how things ended with the Collective, but the final few pages gave me happy-happy vibes.
Overall (and as the rest of the series was so great) this deserves an honorary spot on my Top Reads bookshelf.
Having read all of Forbes’ sci-fi offerings, I’m now considering his earlier work and the fantasy options. I’ve spent the past few weeks with this author, and saying goodbye is kind of hard.
Well done, Mr Forbes. You have an amazing talent. Thank you.
April 11, 2019
Wow!!
I'm over 60 now, and read a lot of books in my lifetime, so maybe I get a bit jaded sometimes. But M R Forbes has got my blood racing with his writing.
It's been a long time since I've had so much of an adrenaline rush from simply reading a book... I've just finished every one of Forbes SF books, at the rate of - at least - a book a day. I literally couldn't put them down.
I'm not going to say much more... just grab any of the first books in a series, settle down in your favourite chair, and prepare to head off out into the galaxy (or maybe a future Earth), on a rollercoaster thrill-fest.
Heroes, heroines, aliens, always well written with edge of your seat stuff going down big time... What more could you want!!
And if MR Forbes ever wants a Gant to do a final proof-read, I can guarantee his 99.8% accuracy would become 100%!
Seriously great entertainment!
Looking forward to reading more... especially Sheriff Duke and Abbie.
Cheers.
I'm over 60 now, and read a lot of books in my lifetime, so maybe I get a bit jaded sometimes. But M R Forbes has got my blood racing with his writing.
It's been a long time since I've had so much of an adrenaline rush from simply reading a book... I've just finished every one of Forbes SF books, at the rate of - at least - a book a day. I literally couldn't put them down.
I'm not going to say much more... just grab any of the first books in a series, settle down in your favourite chair, and prepare to head off out into the galaxy (or maybe a future Earth), on a rollercoaster thrill-fest.
Heroes, heroines, aliens, always well written with edge of your seat stuff going down big time... What more could you want!!
And if MR Forbes ever wants a Gant to do a final proof-read, I can guarantee his 99.8% accuracy would become 100%!
Seriously great entertainment!
Looking forward to reading more... especially Sheriff Duke and Abbie.
Cheers.
May 15, 2020
The Best of the Best
I am a retired USN sailor who also spent four years as a Marine. I am 74 years old and have been reading SiFi since I first learned to read. Since seeing and reading M.R.Forbes books he has become my all time favorite author and after reading most all of his works, I can honestly say that Justice Of The Covenant is the best .series I have EVER read and my favorite of all the series by all authors I have read. Triple Threat, Double Down, and Single Shot. M.R. Forbes you keep writing and I'll keep buying your books. To me you are the best of the best.
I am a retired USN sailor who also spent four years as a Marine. I am 74 years old and have been reading SiFi since I first learned to read. Since seeing and reading M.R.Forbes books he has become my all time favorite author and after reading most all of his works, I can honestly say that Justice Of The Covenant is the best .series I have EVER read and my favorite of all the series by all authors I have read. Triple Threat, Double Down, and Single Shot. M.R. Forbes you keep writing and I'll keep buying your books. To me you are the best of the best.
December 6, 2020
It is the end of the road for Hayley, Quark and Tibor and the new Riders. For some the end of the road is shorter than for others.
They are going to take on the Nephilim and Thetan as well as the Rogue Nanites. they have help from a very young Oracle as well as an old friend from the Rejects - who it is absolutely awesome to see back again.
They are up against some old Reject enemies as well as the other Big Bads and as always they are up against insurmountable odds. Bey hey, they're The Riders + one Reject! I know who I'm going to bet on!
They are going to take on the Nephilim and Thetan as well as the Rogue Nanites. they have help from a very young Oracle as well as an old friend from the Rejects - who it is absolutely awesome to see back again.
They are up against some old Reject enemies as well as the other Big Bads and as always they are up against insurmountable odds. Bey hey, they're The Riders + one Reject! I know who I'm going to bet on!
April 21, 2020
An amazing imagination
What an adventure! I've binge-read the Chaos series followed by this one! Whew! A lot of sci-fi but honestly one of the most thorough and eclectic gathering of places, people, aliens, and fantastical creatures I've had the pleasure to read. Strap in for a wild ride if you dare to read!
What an adventure! I've binge-read the Chaos series followed by this one! Whew! A lot of sci-fi but honestly one of the most thorough and eclectic gathering of places, people, aliens, and fantastical creatures I've had the pleasure to read. Strap in for a wild ride if you dare to read!
August 16, 2020
Good read, if less engaging than the Hells reject series
Enjoyable, if a little to similar to the Hells Rejects series by the same author.
Not sure I liked the ending, and the lack of growth/ interaction with the Riders left something lackiing re: the Rejects.
Interesting finish, and not really sure about the way he left me feeling about the Oracle.
Enjoyable, if a little to similar to the Hells Rejects series by the same author.
Not sure I liked the ending, and the lack of growth/ interaction with the Riders left something lackiing re: the Rejects.
Interesting finish, and not really sure about the way he left me feeling about the Oracle.
November 13, 2020
All's well that ends well
Everything got squared away in what may or may not be the final book in this series. There's room for additional adventures if Forbes is willing. I enjoy reading his books which have enough action to keep me interested and enough theory to generate plenty of arguments.
Everything got squared away in what may or may not be the final book in this series. There's room for additional adventures if Forbes is willing. I enjoy reading his books which have enough action to keep me interested and enough theory to generate plenty of arguments.
May 4, 2021
Outstanding series times 2.......
My congratulations for a wonderful story line.
Your heroines made me laugh and cry.
It's a long time since I read a full series the didn't have the
main characters hopping in and out of each other's beds..
Thank you so much for a great read. Now maybe after Two
Weeks I can get some house work done and an early night.
My congratulations for a wonderful story line.
Your heroines made me laugh and cry.
It's a long time since I read a full series the didn't have the
main characters hopping in and out of each other's beds..
Thank you so much for a great read. Now maybe after Two
Weeks I can get some house work done and an early night.
June 29, 2018
End of the journey
I hate it when one of Michael Forbes series comes to an end! If you like slam BAM action, daring-do heroes and "can't put it down" stories you can't go wrong with Forbes. Get this series. You'll like it.
I hate it when one of Michael Forbes series comes to an end! If you like slam BAM action, daring-do heroes and "can't put it down" stories you can't go wrong with Forbes. Get this series. You'll like it.
December 13, 2018
I really enjoyed these books
I binge read back to back everyone of these well written books this is a very interesting storyline with great characters and amazing places gant will always be my favorite
I binge read back to back everyone of these well written books this is a very interesting storyline with great characters and amazing places gant will always be my favorite
December 31, 2018
Very nicely done
This is a superb ending to a great trilogy. Definitely did not expect certain things to play out as they did but it Is well written for sure and leads to all kinds of adventures in the future I hope.
This is a superb ending to a great trilogy. Definitely did not expect certain things to play out as they did but it Is well written for sure and leads to all kinds of adventures in the future I hope.
April 21, 2020
A Review By A Long-time Sci-fi Reader.
I've been reading sci-fi for almost 70 years now and I would rate this series an A+! It's fun, interesting reading and is hard to put down! Buy it. Read it and enjoy it.
I've been reading sci-fi for almost 70 years now and I would rate this series an A+! It's fun, interesting reading and is hard to put down! Buy it. Read it and enjoy it.
July 16, 2022
Justice of the Covenant
These three books started with Bell's Rejects till now. Ending back on Earth. A very good read. I love outer space books. Job well done. Can't wait for his next books.
These three books started with Bell's Rejects till now. Ending back on Earth. A very good read. I love outer space books. Job well done. Can't wait for his next books.
February 14, 2023
Great conclusion to a nice series
Space battles, lots of action. Decently developed characters. This had more books than the first series, and they get beat up more often. It's good. Great summer reading at the beach or wherever. I recommend both series.
Space battles, lots of action. Decently developed characters. This had more books than the first series, and they get beat up more often. It's good. Great summer reading at the beach or wherever. I recommend both series.
March 13, 2023
This was an excellent example for good sci-fi. Both this series and the previous one Bout her mother
The people involved were more than names in a book. They had their own places where they became real beings.
Good luck for future books.
The people involved were more than names in a book. They had their own places where they became real beings.
Good luck for future books.
December 5, 2023
Great!
This was the perfect ending to the Cage saga, for both of them. I just don't believe it's the real end. The galaxy is still in trouble, and it only seems right for mother and daughter (And now granddaughter?) to reunite
to in order to, once again, save the day.
This was the perfect ending to the Cage saga, for both of them. I just don't believe it's the real end. The galaxy is still in trouble, and it only seems right for mother and daughter (And now granddaughter?) to reunite
to in order to, once again, save the day.
January 30, 2024
Whakawhanaungatanga !
Lasers, plasma beams, evil hive minds? Got ‘em all. We bump into old friends, we save the galaxy (again), but when all is said and done….. it’s all about whānau.
Lasers, plasma beams, evil hive minds? Got ‘em all. We bump into old friends, we save the galaxy (again), but when all is said and done….. it’s all about whānau.
August 28, 2024
Please keep writing, Dude!
As an avid reader, I truly appreciate a prolific, but one who is both interesting and innovative! I've enjoyed several of his series, and look forward to reading even more... Kudos!
As an avid reader, I truly appreciate a prolific, but one who is both interesting and innovative! I've enjoyed several of his series, and look forward to reading even more... Kudos!
May 12, 2018
A rollicking end to an entertaining series.
May 14, 2018
Amazing
I wish there was more I can’t wait for the next book as always M.R. Never disappoints I’m excited to see what comes next
I wish there was more I can’t wait for the next book as always M.R. Never disappoints I’m excited to see what comes next
May 23, 2018
Love it!!
I Love the series! Love the characters!! Cant wait for more of these great books. Keep up the great work!
I Love the series! Love the characters!! Cant wait for more of these great books. Keep up the great work!
October 12, 2018
Exhilarating
Very entertaining. Hope there are more like this to read. Some of the best sci-fi I have ever read. Thanks.
Very entertaining. Hope there are more like this to read. Some of the best sci-fi I have ever read. Thanks.
November 6, 2018
Short but Sweet
Was hoping there would be more of Haley and the Riders and maybe finding a way to bring back Quark great story . Well done
Was hoping there would be more of Haley and the Riders and maybe finding a way to bring back Quark great story . Well done
February 18, 2019
Fabulous fun read.
I read all of Abbey and Witchies books in two weeks. Have read. War eternal all very good and fun to read. Wish they hadn’t ended.
I read all of Abbey and Witchies books in two weeks. Have read. War eternal all very good and fun to read. Wish they hadn’t ended.
December 31, 2019
End to a great story
Another great epic tale weaved by Mr Forbes, good to see a female hero, one that grows along with the story line.
Another great epic tale weaved by Mr Forbes, good to see a female hero, one that grows along with the story line.
June 19, 2020
So sweet
I loved this simple tale wrapped in crazy sci-fi. My favorite kind of wrapping paper. I loved these characters. Thanks.
I loved this simple tale wrapped in crazy sci-fi. My favorite kind of wrapping paper. I loved these characters. Thanks.
August 14, 2020
A Great Read
Wonderful story and series. I enjoyed it very much and was sorry when it ended although the ending was very good.
Wonderful story and series. I enjoyed it very much and was sorry when it ended although the ending was very good.
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