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Dark Stars #3
Masters of Fate
A Space Fantasy Sci-Fi Adventure
The final fight will change their perception forever.
Everything Elle Hartmut and her friends thought they knew about the alien menace—and the nature of their universe—is wrong.
With mounting evidence that the aliens behind the Darkness reside on a hyperdimensional plane above spacetime, Elle and the Dark Sentinels will need a new approach to win. However, preventing the impending alien invasion will test their team in ways they never imagined.
The ancient artifacts wielded by the Dark Sentinels may hold the key to victory. If they can understand and master their true abilities, they may still be able to save the Hegemony and their loved ones before the invasion’s final stage consumes them all.
The Dark Stars trilogy combines high-tech sci-fi with traditional fantasy magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Xenosaga. Join Elle in her final battle against the Darkness!
The final fight will change their perception forever.
Everything Elle Hartmut and her friends thought they knew about the alien menace—and the nature of their universe—is wrong.
With mounting evidence that the aliens behind the Darkness reside on a hyperdimensional plane above spacetime, Elle and the Dark Sentinels will need a new approach to win. However, preventing the impending alien invasion will test their team in ways they never imagined.
The ancient artifacts wielded by the Dark Sentinels may hold the key to victory. If they can understand and master their true abilities, they may still be able to save the Hegemony and their loved ones before the invasion’s final stage consumes them all.
The Dark Stars trilogy combines high-tech sci-fi with traditional fantasy magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Xenosaga. Join Elle in her final battle against the Darkness!
297 pages, ebook
Published October 17, 2018
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About the author
A.K. DuBoff
79 books111 followersA.K. (Amy) DuBoff has always loved science fiction in all its forms, including books, movies, shows, and games. If it involves outer space, even better!
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
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April 2, 2019
Continuing from 'A Light in the Dark', I plunged into the third book 'Masters of Fate' thinking 'DuBoff can't possible end this on a high note, drawing this fantastic adventure to a worthy ending!'.
I was wrong.
Things continued to take unexpected turns, and I was blown away, sucked further into a fantastic Universe where Fantasy and Science Fiction blended seamlessly into a coherent and exciting story!
I was flabbergasted!
I was unable to put the Novel down, as was the case with the first two books, and after I had finished it some hours later, bring totally surprised by the clever an unexpected resolution, I felt a sadness creeping over me, wishing the heroes and heroines could continue their fantastic adventures.
Fortunately, the ending implies more magical quests by the Dark Sentinels team!
'Masters if Fate' is in my professional opinion (I write SF exclusively) the best SFF, Science Fiction Fantasy, I have read. Mrs DuBoff has the unusual talent of writing an easily read language that has complex concepts dealt with, but without the 'look-at-me-and-my-fancy-words' plague that some Authors suffer from. She also has a good grasp of Science, with concepts like eleven dimensional space, a scientifically plausible scenario that Scientists have all but confirmed.
In fact, I haven't come across such enticing writing since I devoured Isaac Asimov's books, and that's no small feat!
This third book easily deserves five stars! Well done, Mrs DuBoff.
(Remember that name!)
I was wrong.
Things continued to take unexpected turns, and I was blown away, sucked further into a fantastic Universe where Fantasy and Science Fiction blended seamlessly into a coherent and exciting story!
I was flabbergasted!
I was unable to put the Novel down, as was the case with the first two books, and after I had finished it some hours later, bring totally surprised by the clever an unexpected resolution, I felt a sadness creeping over me, wishing the heroes and heroines could continue their fantastic adventures.
Fortunately, the ending implies more magical quests by the Dark Sentinels team!
'Masters if Fate' is in my professional opinion (I write SF exclusively) the best SFF, Science Fiction Fantasy, I have read. Mrs DuBoff has the unusual talent of writing an easily read language that has complex concepts dealt with, but without the 'look-at-me-and-my-fancy-words' plague that some Authors suffer from. She also has a good grasp of Science, with concepts like eleven dimensional space, a scientifically plausible scenario that Scientists have all but confirmed.
In fact, I haven't come across such enticing writing since I devoured Isaac Asimov's books, and that's no small feat!
This third book easily deserves five stars! Well done, Mrs DuBoff.
(Remember that name!)
April 11, 2025
**MINOR SPOILERS**
This was the third book of a three book series.
The story is on the unbelievable side. The premise is that crystals will allow you to ‘reset’ your life or that of others for a period of time. It depends on the range of the crystals. The reset happens more than once in the book.
A group of unprepared characters are asked to save the universe. I think this is meant to be a YA book because 3 of the 4 main characters are young. They have miraculously good instincts and solve problems very quickly. In this world, they have greater technology and history with the crystals, but still their ability to figure things out quickly is improbable.
I do like the four main characters. They are heroes. Each has a skill they bring to the table. The point of view character, Elle, is the youngest but usually leads the group. She has more skills than the others or at least has developed them the most.
The book raises a few philosophical questions which I enjoyed.
The book was a good conclusion to the trilogy.
This was the third book of a three book series.
The story is on the unbelievable side. The premise is that crystals will allow you to ‘reset’ your life or that of others for a period of time. It depends on the range of the crystals. The reset happens more than once in the book.
A group of unprepared characters are asked to save the universe. I think this is meant to be a YA book because 3 of the 4 main characters are young. They have miraculously good instincts and solve problems very quickly. In this world, they have greater technology and history with the crystals, but still their ability to figure things out quickly is improbable.
I do like the four main characters. They are heroes. Each has a skill they bring to the table. The point of view character, Elle, is the youngest but usually leads the group. She has more skills than the others or at least has developed them the most.
The book raises a few philosophical questions which I enjoyed.
The book was a good conclusion to the trilogy.
January 3, 2019
The final book in the trilogy wraps up the story nicely. We learn about the Darkness, and some cool stuff about the aliens.
This series (and this book, too) is what I'd describe as a "candy" book. It probably won't win any of the snobby high literary awards, but you'll have much more fun reading this book.
The characters continue to grow, and there's a satisfying ending. The last book wraps up the story nicely, but still leaves room for more stories set in the same universe (and I'd want to read them!)
This series (and this book, too) is what I'd describe as a "candy" book. It probably won't win any of the snobby high literary awards, but you'll have much more fun reading this book.
The characters continue to grow, and there's a satisfying ending. The last book wraps up the story nicely, but still leaves room for more stories set in the same universe (and I'd want to read them!)
May 12, 2019
MORE!!!!
Fantastic series!! I honestly felt like I was teenager again playing the Phantasy Star games. The story was fantastic and characters were wonderful. Such vivid descriptions about the universe and world settings. I can only hope the adventure continues. Thank you Amy for such a great series.
Fantastic series!! I honestly felt like I was teenager again playing the Phantasy Star games. The story was fantastic and characters were wonderful. Such vivid descriptions about the universe and world settings. I can only hope the adventure continues. Thank you Amy for such a great series.
May 18, 2020
This is the last book of the trilogy. We get answers to what's been happening as things have escalated through the series with the Darkness and aliens. We see what happens to our favorite four as things come to a close. I enjoyed the way this story tied up for us..
****FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW*****
****FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW*****
February 3, 2021
Outstanding series
Characters are well thought out and are relatable. Glad to watch the team grow into a family over the three book series. Look in he forward to more books from this author. Excellent!
Characters are well thought out and are relatable. Glad to watch the team grow into a family over the three book series. Look in he forward to more books from this author. Excellent!
October 21, 2018
Trilogy
Nice sweep up of the story, love the crystal guy hoofy, happy for the character's denouement. Good story, must read
Nice sweep up of the story, love the crystal guy hoofy, happy for the character's denouement. Good story, must read
October 26, 2018
Continued series
Fantastic series would love to read more adventures with Elle and companions seeing as their powers are coming back slowly
Fantastic series would love to read more adventures with Elle and companions seeing as their powers are coming back slowly
November 8, 2018
Readers who liked the first two books, will like this one, too. A good ending and I would be interested in sequel books.
April 5, 2022
Great
Interesting unique framework. New time problems and perspective s. New facets and dynamic situations. I pursued other well written se ries.
Interesting unique framework. New time problems and perspective s. New facets and dynamic situations. I pursued other well written se ries.
July 28, 2023
Top Notch Science Fiction!
March 29, 2024
Wonderful series
While dimension traveling is confusing, the resulting adventures were a lot of fun to read. I enjoyed this from beginning to end.
While dimension traveling is confusing, the resulting adventures were a lot of fun to read. I enjoyed this from beginning to end.
July 21, 2024
Good for teens!
Not the same caliber as the other books, but I don't think it was meant to be either. It's a good start.
Not the same caliber as the other books, but I don't think it was meant to be either. It's a good start.
April 17, 2025
Excellent!
The characters were very well in introduced. Easy to keep up with each character.. the happenings of the story can get the mind working overtime.
The characters were very well in introduced. Easy to keep up with each character.. the happenings of the story can get the mind working overtime.
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