Jagged Arrow

by Marshall Ross

Hell rises.

“When God makes a mistake, He erases it and starts over.” So say the ancient scrolls of the Plan. And so the Kalelah has no choice. It’s time to do God’s dirty work.

The Correction begins: A starship against a splintered world more concerned with who’ll get to rule over the scraps than stopping the war in the first place. Sarah, Trin, and Earth’s collective arsenal go to battle with an enemy of unthinkable powers.

It’s not a fair fight. And the only question left is whether or not anything can be saved. Including humanity’s soul.

Rob Dircks, Audible bestselling author of Where the Hell is Tesla? had this to say, “Great story. Great writing. Great fun. I had to ask myself, ‘Could this happen?’”

Other books in The Kalelah Series:

Lost Arrow, Book I of The Kalelah Series
Fallen Arrow, Book II of The Kalelah Series

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2018

Reviews

[Liz (Quirky Cat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars rounded up

I received a copy of Jagged Arrow through BookishFirst in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Jagged Arrow is the third and final installment in the Kalelah Series. The series is about two different races, both very similar. One is the entirely of the human race, the other is the reason why humanity exists. What happens when the two collide? What would happen if the originator wasn’t pleased with what they saw in humanity? How would humanity react to a supposedly superior race showing up? The Kalelah Series asks these questions, and so much more.
This is absolutely one of those series that you have to read in order. You can buy the collected set now, which is what I strongly suggest doing. The ending and beginning of each book ties in heavily with the others, so it’s best to just binge read them all. At least, that’s how I preferred to read them.



In a way it sort of feels weird that the series is over. Perhaps that’s because of how quickly I read through it all? Still, I’m glad I took the time to read the series, as it was such a unique blend of genres and subjects.
So this should go without saying, but if you haven’t finished the first two novels, you probably shouldn’t keep reading this review. Okay, now that I’ve said that I can continue on guilt-free.
Things have been coming to a head for a while, that has been apparently since what, the fifth chapter in the first book? So it’s only natural that this novel had a lot of action in it. I mean, we’re talking about one civilization that wants to annihilate the rest, and the people up above are terrified, angry, or in disbelief about that fact. Scared people don’t always make the best decisions.
Speaking of though, I feel like Marshall Ross doesn’t have the highest optimism for the human race. Some of the things he had them do in his series…they were horrifying to have happen. But at the same time none of it was so extreme that I felt compelled to argue against it…so maybe he isn’t entirely wrong either. I really hope we never have to find out though, let’s just leave it at that.
Sarah and Trin were the largest focus of this novel, like the last one. There were other perspectives thrown in, but they were really there just to increase our awareness of what was happening up at the surface (aka what humanity was up to).
The conclusion to the series was interesting. Some parts of it felt forced or rushed. As weird as this may sound, I actually think I would have liked the conflict to have gone on a bit longer. Given it more time to flow organically, for characters to have time to realize what was happening and react. Then again, in real life we don’t always get that, so at least it holds to that level of realism.
I’ll be curious to see if Marshall Ross writes more in this world he’s built, or if he’ll continue on to something else next. Either way I can’t wait to see what it’ll be.


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[Debra Chiaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Much has happened in this book and much of what many probably never thought would happen. A huge amount of the earth and it's inhabitants are no more because of one woman's reasoning or belief that God wanted the earth corrected. And, because a few rebelled, they may have stopped the woman from destroying the rest of the world, where this group of crusaders will need to live. So, next we get to witness what will become of this group.

[Karen Mackert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not worth the time

There was a great story potential that is ruined by the lack of development and the fact that all three of these short "books" could have been in one. I kept hoping the story would improve as the message it carried was valuable. I am saddened that the story development was not fulfilled.

[Anna Reno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating premise and believable characters who inspire your emotions. Can't wait for the next installment.

Fascinating premise and believable characters who capture your emotions. Can't wait for the next installment. I've mostly given up on sci-fi lately because it's all space opera or sword and sorcery but this book renews my interest in the genre!

[Rick Whiting · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best series that I have read in a while. I could not stop reading these books. I thoroughly enjoyed them and was disappointed that there weren’t more books to the story. An interesting sci-di series in that there are no aliens, no intergalactic space wars or flights. A premise that I find believable and possible.

[Chris Schenk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous First Effort

Heady writing and a fresh concept warrant high marks for this authors first literary effort.
Loved the trilogy and look forward to more from Marshall Ross!

[Richard A Weitzenhoffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great series of books

This is one if the best series I have read, in a long time. I read the 1st 4 books in about 6 days as I could not put them down

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique Story

Enjoyed the view as I pictured it. Fast paced and unique, the trilogy was a great read. Thank you for the entertaining view.