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Animus #3
Death Match
What happens if the final for your freshman year is to take the hardest, deadliest test the Nexus Academy has devised for your skill classification?
And then open it up for player-vs-player action where even your partners can gain skill points for stabbing you in the back?
It is time for Kaiden to grow up a little and play with a larger team to accomplish a three-peat. The only problem?
The test has been engineered to kill the players.
What's a little blood between friends?
Who is Kaiden going to be teamed with? Which faculty will be betting on that team? Will it be Sasha, or will someone yank his best opportunity away from him?
Exactly what will Sasha do to acquire the team to beat?
Finally, can Kaiden accomplish something only hinted about the history of the Nexus Academy?
You don't become the best of the best by staying alive. In the Animus, you are closer to perfection with each death you suffer.
Kaiden Jericho would rather skip the death part, thank-you-very-much.
In Deathmatch, Kaiden has to figure out how best to work with multiple team members.
Join Kaiden as he learns about Nexus Academy, the Animus, and the opportunities that one fight have brought him. Never has helping someone benefitted him so much.
The future is looking bright, except for the pain.
Go up and click on the 'Read Now' button and enter ANIMUS DEATH MATCH.
"I tried to not read this in one sitting but I failed miserably." - Mental (From The Animus: Initiate)
"It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provide top-rated plots, characters, and excitement in the stories." - JMN4555 (From The Animus: Initiate)
"This series has already sucked me in pretty hard." - Amazon Customer (From The Animus: Initiate)
"Probably my favorite book I have read in the last couple years and I read constantly." - wuxia fan (From The Animus: Initiate)
First Trilogy (year):
ANIMUS - Book 01
CO-OP- Book 02
DEATH MATCH- Book 03
Second Trilogy (year):
Book 04 coming soon!
412 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2018
383 people are currently reading
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March 3, 2019
Every series that MA writes, the further in you read the more mindless chatter we have to suffer
At this point I would be happy to read single novels rather than the series that go on and on and on and never culminate into proper endings.
His characters always devolve into idiotic mindless chatter between one another. It’s like listening to a mob of mindless bimbos chatter while chewing gum. Let’s not forget the endless looping of blathering childish insults that are thrown in like over spiced food.
Cmon dude, you have great ideas but you really could do with less chuff and chattel. It’s like stopping at McDonalds for a burger instead of the fine restaurant for steak and potatoes that I was ‘headed to in the beginning’.
At this point I would be happy to read single novels rather than the series that go on and on and on and never culminate into proper endings.
His characters always devolve into idiotic mindless chatter between one another. It’s like listening to a mob of mindless bimbos chatter while chewing gum. Let’s not forget the endless looping of blathering childish insults that are thrown in like over spiced food.
Cmon dude, you have great ideas but you really could do with less chuff and chattel. It’s like stopping at McDonalds for a burger instead of the fine restaurant for steak and potatoes that I was ‘headed to in the beginning’.
October 31, 2018
Death Match (Animus book 3) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
This conclusion to the first year at Nexus Academy and the way the students take part in a GameLit type of match, where extra points are given for actual deaths (whether on your opponents' team or your own) seems reminiscent of a cross between JK Rowling's Harry Potter Quidditch Matches and Hunger Games.
The characters have become more familiar over the previous two books in the trilogy and they (mostly) continue into the second trilogy which will be released in the fairly near future.
A family pairing of Joshua and Michael Anderle promises great things, with Kaiden Jericho's older Harry Potter-like MC and the progress and development of both characters and plot will prove a must for fans of GameLit, Hunger Games and Harry Potter. Watch this space!
This conclusion to the first year at Nexus Academy and the way the students take part in a GameLit type of match, where extra points are given for actual deaths (whether on your opponents' team or your own) seems reminiscent of a cross between JK Rowling's Harry Potter Quidditch Matches and Hunger Games.
The characters have become more familiar over the previous two books in the trilogy and they (mostly) continue into the second trilogy which will be released in the fairly near future.
A family pairing of Joshua and Michael Anderle promises great things, with Kaiden Jericho's older Harry Potter-like MC and the progress and development of both characters and plot will prove a must for fans of GameLit, Hunger Games and Harry Potter. Watch this space!
June 16, 2019
Book three
Mistakes: I didn't find any. Since this is the mistakes thread of my review I will tell you one that I made, reading three of these books back to back. Doing this caused the MC's snark to go from being funny to at times seeming hateful and mean. So fellow readers, rest your brains!
Plot: DeathMatch! Really, plotlines for these books aren't complicated, and I don't think that they will be till the MC and friends leave the school.
Characters: The MC's snark came across as hateful and mean at times.
7.7/10
Mistakes: I didn't find any. Since this is the mistakes thread of my review I will tell you one that I made, reading three of these books back to back. Doing this caused the MC's snark to go from being funny to at times seeming hateful and mean. So fellow readers, rest your brains!
Plot: DeathMatch! Really, plotlines for these books aren't complicated, and I don't think that they will be till the MC and friends leave the school.
Characters: The MC's snark came across as hateful and mean at times.
7.7/10
May 11, 2019
Excellent writing!
I read the first two books when they came out but then got caught up in a new magical world (Brownstone, Shay, Alison, and others!) and then when I came back it was fun to start over. (I’ve restarted the Gambit series 4 times.) Now I’ve got a couple more to read and the author has expanded his estimated book count! Looks like at least two more restarts I’ll happily do!
I read the first two books when they came out but then got caught up in a new magical world (Brownstone, Shay, Alison, and others!) and then when I came back it was fun to start over. (I’ve restarted the Gambit series 4 times.) Now I’ve got a couple more to read and the author has expanded his estimated book count! Looks like at least two more restarts I’ll happily do!
May 23, 2019
Good finish for year 1 at the Academy
There were several different sections to the story. A field trip to fight a Saurian, training sessions, and the big 3 man squad match over the last part of the book. I like the missions into the simulator. Self contained and related to games I found them more satisfying than long slogs in mmo land. Great read with ample amounts of explosions and cathartic mayhem.
There were several different sections to the story. A field trip to fight a Saurian, training sessions, and the big 3 man squad match over the last part of the book. I like the missions into the simulator. Self contained and related to games I found them more satisfying than long slogs in mmo land. Great read with ample amounts of explosions and cathartic mayhem.
May 19, 2020
Book three was really good
First three books were really good. Very entertaining and interesting characters and universe. Definitely want to read the next one but it is almost midnight...and must sleep but had to finish the book first. Note, do not start these too late in the evening or you will be sucked in and up later than you think. Definitely recommend this series, even if it causes lack of sleep. 😃
First three books were really good. Very entertaining and interesting characters and universe. Definitely want to read the next one but it is almost midnight...and must sleep but had to finish the book first. Note, do not start these too late in the evening or you will be sucked in and up later than you think. Definitely recommend this series, even if it causes lack of sleep. 😃
July 18, 2020
Not what I expected.
Well, I'm actually reading three books at the moment, so I have only now realized that these aren't actual books, but rather are video game scenarios. Not a bad thing, and explains the sad lack of any character development. My bad for not pre- reading. Lol! Not terrible, I'm just not a gamer so I find it shallow. I assume it's quite a good game? Anyway, I'm out, but good luck!
Well, I'm actually reading three books at the moment, so I have only now realized that these aren't actual books, but rather are video game scenarios. Not a bad thing, and explains the sad lack of any character development. My bad for not pre- reading. Lol! Not terrible, I'm just not a gamer so I find it shallow. I assume it's quite a good game? Anyway, I'm out, but good luck!
November 3, 2018
More!!!!
Need more. This book was a s good if not better than the previous books. And those were already great! Love the progression of the series. I kind of wish the books constituted more of a year per book, but that's probably just me being anxious and impatient for more lol. Keep up the great work.
Need more. This book was a s good if not better than the previous books. And those were already great! Love the progression of the series. I kind of wish the books constituted more of a year per book, but that's probably just me being anxious and impatient for more lol. Keep up the great work.
November 13, 2018
Can’t wait for book 4
This was a great series to fall into. Kind of a mix between hogwarts and star troopers the Animus series keeps you interested with little to no downtime between the action.
Books 1-3 have covered the first year, so book 4 will likely contain some changes from the first 3 books. I am eagerly awaiting the release of book 4
This was a great series to fall into. Kind of a mix between hogwarts and star troopers the Animus series keeps you interested with little to no downtime between the action.
Books 1-3 have covered the first year, so book 4 will likely contain some changes from the first 3 books. I am eagerly awaiting the release of book 4
December 6, 2018
Good Series, Good Book
Kaiden and crew are training and getting ready for the final test for the Initiates before they move to the next level. Imaginations run wild as it is known as the Death Match. I like the action, humor, and possible romance. The characters are solid, strong, and well integrated with each other. I look forward to the next book.
Kaiden and crew are training and getting ready for the final test for the Initiates before they move to the next level. Imaginations run wild as it is known as the Death Match. I like the action, humor, and possible romance. The characters are solid, strong, and well integrated with each other. I look forward to the next book.
December 18, 2018
This should be a movie
I love the interactions between the characters and the slow but steady character development.
This is the kind of Scifi i like. Wouldn't mind a movie (or two or three) About this ragtag band of initiates. Also, Genos is a purple cinnamon roll and needs to be protected at all costs.
I love the interactions between the characters and the slow but steady character development.
This is the kind of Scifi i like. Wouldn't mind a movie (or two or three) About this ragtag band of initiates. Also, Genos is a purple cinnamon roll and needs to be protected at all costs.
January 12, 2019
Wow
The books are good, great even, and the authors words at the end honestly may be the best part. The fun and relatable chat and feeling that’s put into it gives you the feeling of receiving a personal message from a friend after a particularly large gaming achievement. I love it, I love (him), and I definitely love these books. Keep on truckin!
The books are good, great even, and the authors words at the end honestly may be the best part. The fun and relatable chat and feeling that’s put into it gives you the feeling of receiving a personal message from a friend after a particularly large gaming achievement. I love it, I love (him), and I definitely love these books. Keep on truckin!
March 3, 2020
Great series
I am enjoying this series. It’s different and engaging. The only thing I do not like is the use of the word “howdy”. That is not a southern term but more of a western cowboy term. I can see our main character using it but not other southerners. That’s it. A bit picky, I know. Sorry. The rest is all good.
I am enjoying this series. It’s different and engaging. The only thing I do not like is the use of the word “howdy”. That is not a southern term but more of a western cowboy term. I can see our main character using it but not other southerners. That’s it. A bit picky, I know. Sorry. The rest is all good.
October 24, 2018
Excellent story
Strong characters and equally strong story. Lots of good interaction with the chat as well as in interesting plot. I've enjoyed all the series so far and look forward to the next.
Strong characters and equally strong story. Lots of good interaction with the chat as well as in interesting plot. I've enjoyed all the series so far and look forward to the next.
November 29, 2018
Cocky ex Gangbanger to VR Academy
The first three books are year one of three year stint in an advance military academy with accelerated training in a VR world. Very entertaining fast paced action pack enjoyable story.
The first three books are year one of three year stint in an advance military academy with accelerated training in a VR world. Very entertaining fast paced action pack enjoyable story.
December 30, 2019
Good action, characters.
Another good one, but is it going to be like this for the rest of the stories? I want more character development, including Raza. And Chiro, I like her and her ability.
Another good one, but is it going to be like this for the rest of the stories? I want more character development, including Raza. And Chiro, I like her and her ability.
January 12, 2020
Another excellent read
Another worthy read as we see Kaiden push himself even more than ever before. Also loving how the larger character teams work out.
Hidden antagonists are also at work helping create a further back story.
Another worthy read as we see Kaiden push himself even more than ever before. Also loving how the larger character teams work out.
Hidden antagonists are also at work helping create a further back story.
May 10, 2021
Crazy Shooting, Tex!
No, really. In this installment we get to see how many varied targets and opportunities can be had for a Texas gunslinger. Our boy is still a pound of ego stuffed into an ounce of sense, but he’s getting there. With help. Lots of help. Recommended! (16+)
No, really. In this installment we get to see how many varied targets and opportunities can be had for a Texas gunslinger. Our boy is still a pound of ego stuffed into an ounce of sense, but he’s getting there. With help. Lots of help. Recommended! (16+)
October 3, 2021
The characters are still very good in the stories. The action seems to be not written the same way and I have trouble following some of the action. I love teh characters, so I will continue reading the series.
October 20, 2018
Needs more variety
While the immersion of the story and LitRPG was better than the first book, the plot seemed to be rushed compared to the previous two books.
While the immersion of the story and LitRPG was better than the first book, the plot seemed to be rushed compared to the previous two books.
October 21, 2018
Great 👍
A grand conclusion to the first year, lots and lots of action and nerd stuff, along with great character development
A grand conclusion to the first year, lots and lots of action and nerd stuff, along with great character development
October 22, 2018
Good Book
I read the first two books recently and was sad more were not oh yet and then I checked and it had come out that day so yay
I read the first two books recently and was sad more were not oh yet and then I checked and it had come out that day so yay
October 23, 2018
Good book
I hope the hero's do not become overpowered but so far so good like some of the sits other books
I hope the hero's do not become overpowered but so far so good like some of the sits other books
October 24, 2018
Great new series
This is a great new series. I look forward to the next book out. With plenty of action and adventure.
This is a great new series. I look forward to the next book out. With plenty of action and adventure.
October 25, 2018
Wow!
What a fantastic book and a great way to conclude the first year at nexus academy! I can't wait to read the next book!!!!
What a fantastic book and a great way to conclude the first year at nexus academy! I can't wait to read the next book!!!!
October 31, 2018
Great story
This is a great and powerful story. And just a lot of fun with fight scenes and the kids learning how to make stuff go boom.
This is a great and powerful story. And just a lot of fun with fight scenes and the kids learning how to make stuff go boom.
November 13, 2018
Incredible
Ok this was just non stop action. More please! I love Kaiden, Chiyo and Genos and of course Chief. School, battles, and AIs oh my!
Ok this was just non stop action. More please! I love Kaiden, Chiyo and Genos and of course Chief. School, battles, and AIs oh my!
December 16, 2018
A great end to the first year
Fantastic love the series and I want wait to read more of it. Keep up the hard work love the interaction with chief and maiden the !ost
Fantastic love the series and I want wait to read more of it. Keep up the hard work love the interaction with chief and maiden the !ost
February 18, 2019
Action Sci-fi
Love the series. Bring it on can't wait for the next book. Can't wait to see where the story is going to continue going forward. Keep up the good work!
Love the series. Bring it on can't wait for the next book. Can't wait to see where the story is going to continue going forward. Keep up the good work!
May 1, 2019
Ok read
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