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Galactic Liberation #4
Hive War
From Hugo and Dragon Award finalist David VanDyke, and millions-selling science-fiction legend and Dragon finalist B.V. Larson, comes book four in the epic military space opera adventure saga! The Republic, the Opters and a strange Crystalline race of unknown origin all meet in a series of titanic battles. Commodore Straker summons thousands of ships, but he soon learns he’s technologically out-classed by the enemy. With traditional victory impossible, the race is on for each side to destroy the key worlds of the other. Billions die, entire planets are destroyed. Even while the war rages, dark suspicions grow. There are traitors in the midst of the chaos. Straker realizes the worst enemy is the one you believed to be your ally… HIVE WAR is a thrilling tale of warfare and adventure among the stars. This is the fourth book in the Galactic Liberation series. Look for book #1, STARSHIP LIBERATOR if you’re new to this expanding universe.
440 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2018
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David VanDyke
77 books231 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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December 4, 2018
Imagine a story that goes up and down and up and down and then in the last few chapters goes off the rails to amazingness
That is the book we have here fellow readers! Straker takes a long path through the galaxy to get to where he is needed. And what a journey it is!
Do not get too attached to the characters you love either. But their deaths are all so good!
And as a last little bit, Zaxby is classic Zaxby!! Soooo goooooooooddddddd
Long love the breakers!!! And I can’t wait for the next book which is being written right now!!!! :-).
2019 will be an awesome return for Straker and the crazy galaxy he lives in!
That is the book we have here fellow readers! Straker takes a long path through the galaxy to get to where he is needed. And what a journey it is!
Do not get too attached to the characters you love either. But their deaths are all so good!
And as a last little bit, Zaxby is classic Zaxby!! Soooo goooooooooddddddd
Long love the breakers!!! And I can’t wait for the next book which is being written right now!!!! :-).
2019 will be an awesome return for Straker and the crazy galaxy he lives in!
March 8, 2019
Outstanding!
I don’t know how he did it because he’d been outdoing himself over and over again. But this one raises several notches up that I’ve added made so many highlights like never before, though not necessarily agree with some of them. The quality in his researches and careful crafting of the plots shows that he’d put up some real time in this story.
Never before in his books so many good guys perish. Especially in the early part of the game, a real shell shock. But that adds a lot of dynamics in the story especially when the new enemy outclass the coalition in each and every way.
Yet again Larson proves that people management is his strongest department, always earn trusts and loyalty through actions, not mere words and you gain strong alliances and super sidekicks to have your back and sides covered. In contrast, the villains always lose because they are selfish and don’t get the much needed support when they are most needed.
Despite some flaws (Vic was way to easy to put down, Murdock and Zaxby were so prepared it all seemed so magical), which is becoming Larson’s MO to quickly finish off the endings, this is a damn hard to put down book. Yes more deprivation of sleep but this this totally worth it.
Will I recommend this book? You bet!
I don’t know how he did it because he’d been outdoing himself over and over again. But this one raises several notches up that I’ve added made so many highlights like never before, though not necessarily agree with some of them. The quality in his researches and careful crafting of the plots shows that he’d put up some real time in this story.
Never before in his books so many good guys perish. Especially in the early part of the game, a real shell shock. But that adds a lot of dynamics in the story especially when the new enemy outclass the coalition in each and every way.
Yet again Larson proves that people management is his strongest department, always earn trusts and loyalty through actions, not mere words and you gain strong alliances and super sidekicks to have your back and sides covered. In contrast, the villains always lose because they are selfish and don’t get the much needed support when they are most needed.
Despite some flaws (Vic was way to easy to put down, Murdock and Zaxby were so prepared it all seemed so magical), which is becoming Larson’s MO to quickly finish off the endings, this is a damn hard to put down book. Yes more deprivation of sleep but this this totally worth it.
Will I recommend this book? You bet!
October 14, 2018
Larson continues to please
In a series the main character and the supporting characters around him or her make or break the desire to keep on reading or not. naturally the storyline is crucial but if you don't like the characters if you don't empathize with them if they don't live as you read it is not very satisfying. With Strayker and the rest of this cast Larson's done just that. Another great read looking for the next one and really upset I can't download it right now!
In a series the main character and the supporting characters around him or her make or break the desire to keep on reading or not. naturally the storyline is crucial but if you don't like the characters if you don't empathize with them if they don't live as you read it is not very satisfying. With Strayker and the rest of this cast Larson's done just that. Another great read looking for the next one and really upset I can't download it right now!
September 23, 2018
The Invasion of humanity is beginning, the Opters with their new allied force of the Crystals. But it is not going as planned for Straker as he leads the first assault. In this war, nothing goes as planned for his forces the Crystals have stronger weapons they seen before. It is another action packed adventure, and I am sure that fans of the series will love it.
September 30, 2018
M y link of story, my mind of pace, this was a very enjoyable read.
I recommend either author separately or individually. I have all their books and enjoyed all of them immensely.
Keep it up.
I recommend either author separately or individually. I have all their books and enjoyed all of them immensely.
Keep it up.
November 17, 2018
Fun read
This book had both mech and space battles galore. Definitely better than the last book in this series. Plenty of fun twists and novel science ideas that at times suspend some physical laws of nature , but heck that’s what makes it a fun read.
This book had both mech and space battles galore. Definitely better than the last book in this series. Plenty of fun twists and novel science ideas that at times suspend some physical laws of nature , but heck that’s what makes it a fun read.
March 16, 2019
This is great sci-fi the kind of epic story readers will enjoy read the complete series it will quickly become one of your favourite series
It has everything a sci-fi fan wants great battles great drama hero's villains and plausible story line but best a great ending
It has everything a sci-fi fan wants great battles great drama hero's villains and plausible story line but best a great ending
April 30, 2020
Nothing sophisticated, just an interesting, imaginative space adventure with intriguing characters. Escapist Sci-fi that doesn't strain the brain but also doesn't insult your intelligence. I'm reading all of his series of books.
September 17, 2018
Book
Good story line the flow was great. The characters were very real,easy to relate to. I I I I i
Good story line the flow was great. The characters were very real,easy to relate to. I I I I i
September 24, 2018
Alien
I have really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend others to do the same.
Just keep the hits coming,I can hardly wait until the next great adventure.
I have really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend others to do the same.
Just keep the hits coming,I can hardly wait until the next great adventure.
October 1, 2018
Fun read
The writing style keeps you going, the characters are fun - the sci-fi is interesting - more words unfortunately required
The writing style keeps you going, the characters are fun - the sci-fi is interesting - more words unfortunately required
February 20, 2019
Great 4th book it was the best of the series. I am hoping there will be a 5th one.
March 18, 2019
Good read
I thought the book was a good read with plenty of action and interesting twists to keep it from becoming too predictable
I thought the book was a good read with plenty of action and interesting twists to keep it from becoming too predictable
April 13, 2019
Rushed ending - and the Vic/Indy story did not follow the arc of the relationship from the previous book.
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