Anthem

Earth Song #5

by Mark Wandrey

The clouds of war continue to darken for humanity as Gregg and his Ranger forces are forced to fight yet another higher order species, the Mok-Tok, and it is obvious they were set up. Worse, the First Among the Chosen has decided not to rescue the Rangers; they will be left to die.

Minu Groves doesn’t believe in leaving people to die, though, so she embarks on a rescue mission with her friends and the Kaatan-class ship run by her daughter. Before she can bring the war to a conclusion, though, events outside her control force her to turn aside, adding the Mok-Tok to the list of races who want human blood.

The T’Chillen and the Tanam, two other higher order species, are both close to vendetta with humanity, and both have plans to end humanity for good they are actively putting into action.

And, as if more enemies were needed, the alien Grent are acting in the wings, aiding humanity’s enemies, and no one knows what game they are playing—not even the races the Grent are helping.

Beset by enemies on every side, Minu is forced to rely on her friends and her daughter, and only one question remains…will that be enough?

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2018

Reviews

[Christopher Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid addition to the series

With good editing and a strong plotline this series has been keeping the hits coming. With this addition we see humanity trying to come into its own while struggling with itself as always. When you have people involved there is always room for petty jealousies and prejudice. Our one redeeming fact as the characters of this book show is that for every petty, prejudiced, and jealous human there are others working past them to truly shine as examples of what we are capable of. Friends will let us down, people will hold us back, trouble will chase us everywhere we go. Yet, we can always look to the examples of the best of us to keep pushing and realize our potential. Keep watching Chosen Minu Groves and her followers...they will take us to terrible, yet wonderful futures.

[Skip Torok · Rating 3 out of 5]

I somehow read this one out of order, having passed #4. You know... I didn't even know till I was way into the book. Strange. Anyway, I didn't much care for this one. There were good parts but, too many and too much of the "same ole, same ole." How many times can she be saved at the last moment?

I'm going to read #4 next, perhaps that will get me in a better mood for some more Minu.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

The battle for humanity's place in the galaxy is on; two steps forward, one step back.