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The Pike Chronicles #9
Galactic War
The fight for the galaxy has just begun
A crumbling empire.
A galactic crusade.
Humanity rising to power.
Hidden enemies waiting to strike.
Eight years have passed since the Builders and the Dark Ones left the galaxy. In that time, Jon Pike has scored successive victories against the Juttari. Once he drives them out of Diakan space, his forces will be poised to finally strike at the heart of the ruthless Juttari Empire.
But, an unseen power is emerging from the shadows, threatening to destroy all of Jon Pike's progress and plunge humanity into a new galactic war. Old enemies also continue to pose a deadly threat to the Admiral. Can Jon Pike avoid disaster for himself, humanity and the galaxy?
A crumbling empire.
A galactic crusade.
Humanity rising to power.
Hidden enemies waiting to strike.
Eight years have passed since the Builders and the Dark Ones left the galaxy. In that time, Jon Pike has scored successive victories against the Juttari. Once he drives them out of Diakan space, his forces will be poised to finally strike at the heart of the ruthless Juttari Empire.
But, an unseen power is emerging from the shadows, threatening to destroy all of Jon Pike's progress and plunge humanity into a new galactic war. Old enemies also continue to pose a deadly threat to the Admiral. Can Jon Pike avoid disaster for himself, humanity and the galaxy?
- GenresScience Fiction
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2018
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G.P. Hudson
88 books72 followersG.P. Hudson is the author of the hit space opera, The Pike Chronicles. He writes fast paced military science fiction, with an emphasis on world building, vast galactic empires, and power struggles. The Pike Chronicles is an epic science fiction adventure spanning the galaxy.
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
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August 23, 2019
Admiral John Pike is now back in his home galaxy and has a problem. He’s getting bored with the administrative details of running a galaxy-wide organization. He doesn’t like sitting behind a desk and wants out. So, he call Governor Sallas, the current governor of the colony planets. Pike tells Governor Sallas that he wants him back on Earth directing the civilian side of the galaxy. Sallas doesn’t have much choice so he comes to Earth to do just that.
Then we’re introduced to a new character named Jamie. He’s a Channisar, but not one that was freed by Admiral Pike or by the Cenobi. He’s been active for quite some time and his current job is to do whatever he’s paid to do. He was one of the lucky few Channisar who’s control chip malfunctioned on its own while he was part of the Channisar. He was able to kill his Juttari master and get himself free and he plans to stay that way. He has control of his emotions although not as well as most Channisar since he’s just one man and doesn’t share a common brotherhood.
John’s other problem, which he is eager to attack is the continued destruction of the Juttari. They have conquered and occupied an extensive amount of former Diakan space which John’s UHSF is going to take it back. They have successfully regained one system and are quitely surveilling another. Then they find something already attacking the Juttari in that system. It seems the Dvorkan Empire has managed to arrive in Diakan and human space. They are engaging the Juttari and finding them easy to defeat. While supposedly allied with the humans, the Dvorkan Empire has been cutoff from Sol for the five years that the super beings fought their war.
The Antikiteri, Erinyie, and the Cenobi all fought a five-year war that resulted in the Erinyie and Antikiteri leaving the Milky Way galaxy. The Cenobi stayed and were begining to harness the Earth’s sun. All Channisar were set free of Juttari control and the Diakan, Humans and Juttari were allowed to settle their own differences. John Pike’s idea of settling was to wipe out the Juttari completely and turn control of Diakan space back to the Diakans.
Except now the Dovrkan Empire has shown up with an advanced fleet and doesn’t appear to be friendly. They initially don’t fire on USHF vessels watching their battles with the Juttari, but they do warn the USHF vessels not to interfere. They have made it clear they have not intention of giving up the conquered Diakan territory now or at anytime.
So, wha’ts happened back in the Dvorkan Empire? How could they come this distance in such a short time and why are they now being hostile. Have they overthrown the previous Emperor which was indebted to John for helping him defeat a coup attempt? Lots of questions that will be answered when you read the book.
Still a great story, but doesn’t seem to getting anywhere. Oh, yeah, Anki has come of age and wants to fight! Interesting to see how that turns out.
Then we’re introduced to a new character named Jamie. He’s a Channisar, but not one that was freed by Admiral Pike or by the Cenobi. He’s been active for quite some time and his current job is to do whatever he’s paid to do. He was one of the lucky few Channisar who’s control chip malfunctioned on its own while he was part of the Channisar. He was able to kill his Juttari master and get himself free and he plans to stay that way. He has control of his emotions although not as well as most Channisar since he’s just one man and doesn’t share a common brotherhood.
John’s other problem, which he is eager to attack is the continued destruction of the Juttari. They have conquered and occupied an extensive amount of former Diakan space which John’s UHSF is going to take it back. They have successfully regained one system and are quitely surveilling another. Then they find something already attacking the Juttari in that system. It seems the Dvorkan Empire has managed to arrive in Diakan and human space. They are engaging the Juttari and finding them easy to defeat. While supposedly allied with the humans, the Dvorkan Empire has been cutoff from Sol for the five years that the super beings fought their war.
The Antikiteri, Erinyie, and the Cenobi all fought a five-year war that resulted in the Erinyie and Antikiteri leaving the Milky Way galaxy. The Cenobi stayed and were begining to harness the Earth’s sun. All Channisar were set free of Juttari control and the Diakan, Humans and Juttari were allowed to settle their own differences. John Pike’s idea of settling was to wipe out the Juttari completely and turn control of Diakan space back to the Diakans.
Except now the Dovrkan Empire has shown up with an advanced fleet and doesn’t appear to be friendly. They initially don’t fire on USHF vessels watching their battles with the Juttari, but they do warn the USHF vessels not to interfere. They have made it clear they have not intention of giving up the conquered Diakan territory now or at anytime.
So, wha’ts happened back in the Dvorkan Empire? How could they come this distance in such a short time and why are they now being hostile. Have they overthrown the previous Emperor which was indebted to John for helping him defeat a coup attempt? Lots of questions that will be answered when you read the book.
Still a great story, but doesn’t seem to getting anywhere. Oh, yeah, Anki has come of age and wants to fight! Interesting to see how that turns out.
September 23, 2018
Excellent series of books
I got the first four books at a reduced price I read all four very fast couldn't slow down then couldn't wait went and bought the next five books and now have finished the rest, I am anxiously awaiting number 10 and the rest of the story of the rest of the series now see many that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow extremely good reading material.
I got the first four books at a reduced price I read all four very fast couldn't slow down then couldn't wait went and bought the next five books and now have finished the rest, I am anxiously awaiting number 10 and the rest of the story of the rest of the series now see many that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow extremely good reading material.
September 20, 2021
A good continuation of the story and I would like to have all of the books together so the read would have been without breaks needed to get the rest of the books
Great story with many interesting ideas about how to move in space. It makes me wonder what would happen in a society if people could have that ability.
Great story with many interesting ideas about how to move in space. It makes me wonder what would happen in a society if people could have that ability.
May 28, 2024
Really a 3.5
I enjoyed reading this book. I love the character of Jon Pike. Jon has a symbiote in his gut that he “acquired” earlier in his life. The hero of the earth made a treaty and is now wondering if he’s made a mistake.
The AI copy has been adapted by the “gods” and is doing its best to kill off the original AI it was copied from.
I enjoyed reading this book. I love the character of Jon Pike. Jon has a symbiote in his gut that he “acquired” earlier in his life. The hero of the earth made a treaty and is now wondering if he’s made a mistake.
The AI copy has been adapted by the “gods” and is doing its best to kill off the original AI it was copied from.
May 18, 2019
If you have read the series so far you wont be disappointed.
If you have read the series so far you won't be disappointed. Pike and his team are still going strong and compelling you to read and read. Enjoy
If you have read the series so far you won't be disappointed. Pike and his team are still going strong and compelling you to read and read. Enjoy
July 17, 2023
This series of books have been costing me a lot of sleep as I am having trouble putting them down. Nonstop action and new things happening just keep adding to the excitement of reading. I hope this series keeps going through another 12 books.
August 27, 2018
I love this series, but they are to slow in coming. He needs to write faster.
September 25, 2019
Loved it
November 25, 2020
Review
This series is really great. Can't put the books down. Read books 1-8 and bought the last 3. Great job
This series is really great. Can't put the books down. Read books 1-8 and bought the last 3. Great job
September 15, 2021
Are they Gods or Demons
As Admiral Pile is trying to remove the enemy from their space, the Dvorkan Fleet inserts itself and informs the UHFS that they are here to stay.
As Admiral Pile is trying to remove the enemy from their space, the Dvorkan Fleet inserts itself and informs the UHFS that they are here to stay.
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