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The Kurtherian Gambit #8-14

We Will Build / It's Hell to Choose / Release the Dogs of War / Sued for Peace / We Have Contact / My Ride is a Bitch / Don't Cross this Line

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What you thought you knew about Vampires and Werewolves is wrong...so very, very, wrong.

This digital box set contains books 8 - 14, the complete second arc of the best-selling Kurtherian Gambit series from Michael Anderle.

** AMAZON Top 100 Bestselling Author **

We Will Build

The World Needs Protecting - Before they can build in space they have to GET into space.

There is a 'false queen' attacking vampires in Asia - Bethany Anne sends her Own to look into that.

The moon base needs to be settled, can Team BMW make it happen? Do they have enough people? CAN they get the right people to help?

John's cousin is now part of the team, will she make it?

It's Hell to Choose

The World is caught off guard by the sudden advances in technology, some are not happy about that at all.

Bethany Anne's group needs to move into production, who is she going to hire for that position?

Old enemies take a stronger stance at revenge than before.

Helping others is a tall order, but TQB Rises to the Occasion!

Release the Dogs of War

Stephen walked into the office which Barnabas was using as his judge's chamber. While the massive amount of data Bethany Anne’s team was throwing at him was more than enough to assuage his curiosity, he had never felt this way in the last one hundred and fifty-two years.

He wanted a vacation.

He pulled the top manila-folder and took a look at the name, “Clarissa Bernier, CEO.” He opened the folder, and it was now in the agreed upon fashion. There was one page with her typical information of name, age, location, and a two paragraph background and the requested punishment. It was a type of joke now between Barnabas and Bethany Anne. No matter the requested punishment, she would strike it out and write “DEATH” and put a happy face on, with fangs.

It let him know that she was not letting up on her desire to make a lot of people pay for Michael’s death.

Sued for Peace

Greed and Fear, two emotions that rule both individuals...and Countries.

Now, China has decided that they will do whatever it takes to acquire TQB technology.

There was a glaring flaw in their plan. When they kill an unborn little baby in a raid, the Queen Bitch is Released.

Now, China has two options...Kill Bethany Anne, or Sue For Peace.

We Have Contact

When you least expect it, expect it.

Bethany Anne has been notified there is a spaceship inside the system...but they can't find it. Is it Kurtherian, someone else? 

The governments have to be told about aliens, which sparks a worldwide effort by Governments to find what TQB has...

My Ride is a Bitch

It's out there, it's always been out there - just no one believed it.

Governments, Black Ops, Rich Businessmen...All want alien tech and some are going to great lengths, illegal lengths, to procure it.

Someone went so far as to endanger a young girls family.  A young girl who wrote a letter to the Queen Bitch. Now, those that are searching for the technology will have to deal with TQB. 

If there is one thing that will get Bethany Anne's attention...

1976 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 18, 2018

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78 reviews
May 11, 2019
Perfect

Love the characters both primary and secondary. I can see them so easily and the action is first rate. inspired cussing is hilarious.
1,080 reviews10 followers
May 4, 2024
I awarded five stars, even though I disagreed with the couple pairings...

While I concede Jean Dukes' character was tough, for a woman like her, I saw Eric a better match. John always had a sweetness despite his thoroughly bad@$$ presence and mindset, and he has depths a woman more like Gabrielle or Bethany Anne could handle. Jean's character came across totally butch, and for a gorgeous man like John Grimes, I really wanted him to end up with a statuesque beauty, not a short, cute ballbuster! He's six and a half feet plus after his change - physically, that's so weird in my head!

However, I understand how complicated it can get writing with all these plots strands bursting out of this author's creative genius. I'm just wishing when Jean Dukes was created, she turned out to be at least 5'10" , for John's (and all the other gigantors on Bethany Anne's original Guard. For the record, Michael's exodus was kind of necessary for Bethany Anne to stay focused, and for Barnabas to step up after a millennia of pacifism. Michael needed to be absent for that to occur, I guess, so it worked out - it was heartbreaking though. What a way to reveal BA's huge, loving heart, that she encouraged and supported every subsequent pairing of couples.

That said, I mostly love this series (I've stated my little peeves already)! This author doesn't know how to write a bad book - I say as long as he continues to be driven by what floats his creative ship (it cannot possibly be a little boat!), I will recommend and shout out about his books! Brilliant series! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
45 reviews
October 19, 2019
Like Space Opera? Like Vampires and Were Creatures? Like political intrigue? Like reading about evil villans getting their just desserts?

This series delivers! Bethany Anne, (vampire) her vampire friends and enemies, her werewolf helpers and henderers, her human spec ops allies and assorted government minions and malfactors, decide to defend the Earth from alien invasion and subjugation. With enough interdimensional travel, space, land, air and and sea battles, computer hacking and enough bad language, laughs and tears to banish boredom and worldly cares.

I used to be a flying screwdriver kind of guy. My job had me dealing with frantic customers with sick, busted and occasionally wrecked equipment. That excitement was followed by long hours of occasionally international travel. These are the kinds of stories that helped me keep my sanity and avoid various other vices as I spent long hours of waiting in airports, flying on planes, riding on trains and floating around on boats.

Well done Mr. Anderly and crew!
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334 reviews
April 6, 2020
So many emotions to feel in this collection....

Oh my goodness, I went from loving you, to hating you, to loving you Michael Anderle. I then went from tears, to laughter, to more tears and laughter. Luckily you left a back door for a miraculous return if you read between the lines. One thing we could learn from this series is that as humans we are really stupid and greedy and could really explain how the human race is today. Hopefully, the spoke on Earth in these books man up and become better people. To see how Bethany Ann has grown as a character to become the saviour of so many people is amazing. Michael Anderle makes everything seem so believable that I can picture it all unfolding in my head. Imagination is such a wonderful thing to have and Anderle’s imagination is totally out of this world. Michael Anderle, if you’re imagination had babies, I would just love to adopt some...lol.
Bring on the next books in the series!!
17 reviews
September 24, 2023
Rollicking good read!

Michael Anderle has a very unique weiting style that is thoroughly enjoyable and VERY Creative.
While some people might find some of his writing offensive (sorry Mike its truth) all in all i found EVERY part of the KU series excellently written so far.
To the darkest part of the nether hell to those haters who say this book is crap. I've been a solid reader for 49 years so i would definately have the intelligence to praise a worthy writer. And Michael is definately worthy of praise for not only his own author skills but his entrepreneurship to aid and abet other fellow indi writers to their wonderfully wrought tales that are so enjoyable to read.
Thanks for your awesome Effort Mike!
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1,424 reviews2 followers
July 30, 2020
I have seen the enemy, and they are us...

This KU library selection is the second arc of the Kutherian Gambit series. I took a break between Release the Dogs of War and Sued For Peace to read the four book series about Michael's return. After finishing it, I returned to this set with questions and renewed interest. As the story progresses, Bethany Anne has set her sights on the stars and is on the brink of leaving Earth behind to protect it from aliens who would conquer and subjugate it's inhabitants. And I'll be joining her in the final arc of the Gambit with boxed set three.
Profile Image for Mary Clark.
25 reviews
February 21, 2022
The fun continues

Books 8 thru 14 continues to follow Queen Bethany Anne as she prepares her followers to go after the Kurtherians in order to protect the Earth. As she's preparing to take those who are dedicated to her and her beliefs, into space, she is also having to fight off governments, big business, the changelings known as The Forsaken.

This book is just plain escapism scifi at it's best. Note: If you are offended by explicit and frequent use of cuss words you might not want to allow young adults or even yourself to read this series. It will be your loss of a good read.
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16 reviews
March 4, 2022
Amazing!

I'm absolutely addicted to this series! Well worth your time! I can't imagine having to wait for each new book to be released.

I also want to say that I've never really paid attention to the authors notes in any other books I've read, but Anderle's notes are a fun, honest and comical look into his mind. The unique glimpses into his life make me want to support the series til the bitter end! He's humble and seems genuine.

Lastly, the mix of genres is well done. I've never been an alien/sci-fi fan, but the mix of the Unknown World with the sci-fi and military is brilliant!
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357 reviews
May 12, 2025
All hail the Queen Bitch!

Bethany Anne is back and ready to take on the world, the galaxy and whatever comes at her or hers! The powers of Earth and the greedy corporations want that Bethany Anne has at her disposal. Do they want it to assist Earth? Hell, no! They want it so no-one else can have it. It’s a greedy grab-fest, with Bethany Anne’s alien technology as the main prize. It’s past time to ready her troops and leave Earth and it’s solar system, there are enemies awaiting, out in space. Earth will just have to fend for herself while she’s gone. This is an excellent set of books, there’s heaps of action, intrigue, drama and humour but if you’re prudish about foul language, even if only used as inventive insults, give it a miss.
Profile Image for EzaChulada Yoo.
37 reviews
June 18, 2020
Yaeee Bethany Anne your my hero 🦸‍♀️

I just finished 8-14 damn I love ❤️ these books 📚 and Bethany Anne, the B1t€h3s, the werewolfs the vampires 🧛‍♀️, team BMW, the Rangers, Jean dukes and the b1t€h3s ladies ❤️ 🥰, Ashur 🐕 & bellatrix 🐕...... okayyyy ALL the character!!!! I laugh 😂 and cry 😭 LOL (Laugh Out Loud) Literally where ever I am... i.e store línes, grocery, Walmart, get togethers (when the conversations get a lil boring 🤦🏻‍♀️... you will love the way Michael made these characters come to life and become your new BFFs 👯‍♀️
76 reviews
December 15, 2020
Fantastic story

If you haven’t read 1-7 you need to. I know 8 is supposed to be a jump in point but you really need to read the first ones.I’ve only been read for pleasure for the last couple of years. I wasn’t into the vampire books but I read a short story about John Grimes Grand Daughter (The Lone Ranger Returns) and thought I’d give him a try. Now I can’t put his books down. If I’m not reading on my iPad I’m reading on my phone waiting in line some where. Can’t wait to see were this all goes next. Looking forward to reading more.
Thanks for your imagination
Wendy
50 reviews
February 14, 2022
Covid Relief

What can I say?! I started reading Michael Anderle at some point last year with bounty hunters and the gates opening and kept reading and reading. I kept reading about Bethany Anne and cohorts in the author notes as his first efforts. So I decided that since I was well and truly grounded with nowhere to go and nothing to do, that I would go back to Anderle's first efforts! Holy crap!!! I am a fan! As we are preparing to enter the gate I am almost glad I have all this time due to contracting covid!!

I dare you to stop at just one series!
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803 reviews1 follower
November 16, 2022
Incredible!

My title says it all. Incredible writing, plots, characters, imagery, and whatever else you can think of. These stories are addictive, you can't read just one! Be sure to get a timeline that shows the "side" books written by fans and Michael. Frank Kurns' books are there, the Academy books where the kids go to school, and others that weave in and out of these stories filling in spots and giving us extras. Like the book where Ashur meets his lady Bellatrix, it's just fun! I hope you love these books as much as I do.
🐝✋🐺
677 reviews
May 3, 2023
Awesome, awesome, awesome series!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Michael Anderle for this amazing series. This is, I think, the fifth time, I’m reading this complete series. All of the Kutherian Sagas are exceptionally entertaining and enjoyable. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. An major plus is that Michael has attracted so many great authors to produce all the other parts of the complete Kutherian Saga.
Profile Image for Connie Fogg-Bouchard.
507 reviews4 followers
January 15, 2019
Series 8-14 QBS flotilla arises

oh my gosh, i want a giant white German Shepherd!!!!
okay, beyond that, Bethany Anne has spent years trying to save Earth from itself juuuuust long enough to save it from aliens. who have showed up both on Earth and in space. and they don't seem predisposed to overtures of friendship. what's a girl to do? if you are Bethany, you take your own and lay down the law.
75 reviews
May 4, 2020
Can’t stop now.

Oh. My. God. I’m officially an addict. I will admit i paused during my reading of this set to pick up the books from the lost years (between 13 & 14) and I’m so glad I did. Overall, I’ve become a huge fan and am about to plunge ahead through the next boxed set (am I reading that right...through book 21?!) Thank you so much for this series, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with these characters and it’s been a hell of a ride.
197 reviews
June 6, 2020
The second box set of this great series continues the fun and action

I am amazed how much fun these books are to read.
As we are still in lock down I've been able to read the 14 books back to back over the last month. The second set maintains the action, the fun and the interest of the first books and then expands on it. I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes from here.
74 reviews2 followers
July 19, 2020
What A Ride.

Bethany Anne and crew were such fun. I have enjoyed learning about their progress towards Bethany Anne's goal of saving Earth. There's many new and well developed characters to get to know. There is also new relationships and bonds between our old friends. Also, a bunch side splitting pranks and nonsense between friends. I feel as if I met a new circle of friends. I look forward to spending more with these friends.
17 reviews
October 8, 2021
Roller coaster ride part2!

Before I finished the first Seven, I had to order the next Box set! I feel like a Bethany Anne JUNKIE!
Once you are strapped in hold on to the bar you will not want to put it DOWN!!!! From the the hilarious cussing( I know you're not suppose to glorify CUSSING, but it's damn HILARIOUS!) To the action adventure, blending sci-fi and Urban Fantasy it was a wild ride from beginning to end! YOU HAVE TO READ THIS SERIES!!!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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193 reviews
February 28, 2022
Read these books!

Mr. Anderle has a winner with this series. He has taken a vampire to be the main protagonist and boy oh boy is she a badass! I haven’t cleaned house or done any laundry for a week or so. Thank goodness I read fast or I might be reading in dirty clothes! It would be worth it. I love books that make me want to be there and I really would like to be in this world, I would have been the first volunteer.
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586 reviews7 followers
April 28, 2022
This series had a strong start that slowly lost my interest around until it was completely gone part way through “My ride is a Bitch”

A bit too much wandering eye 👁 and not enough focus for me. Too many new and inconsequential characters introduced in a lazy meandering way that stretched out a straightforward goal into minutia. It’s unfortunate for me since I was excited to follow through with this massive universe
57 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2023
nicely done

It didn’t quite flow as smoothly as the first box set, but definitely an enjoyable read. Kinda like crack, difficult to put down. Great job maintaining all the story arcs!! I encountered a little glitch with missing words and punctuation in book 12, but otherwise smooth. (Probably a glitch in the Amazon back-end) It was great to see the characters have depth throughout.
Profile Image for Shannon Risdon.
708 reviews
January 19, 2024
Full on kicking @r$$

Dayum this is even more full. on that the previous set! BA and her teams are expanding and moving out but still having to deal with the mess on Earth...most being created by those she is trying to protect. New groups weigh in...and typically come a cropper...epically! Lots more covered in detail, Lots of new characters and more of everything to come...set three is next...with the Dark Messiah set to follow!!!
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502 reviews3 followers
April 8, 2025
This just keeps getting better

Every theme in this series illustrates aspects of the current state of human civilization that should worry people. We can only hope that when contact cannot be hidden any longer, some group or representative of a generally peaceful aliens makes contact with someone like Bethany Anne, who has an ethical sense that won't be denied. Thank goodness for science fiction authors who still hold hope for the future of humankind.
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1,268 reviews3 followers
November 9, 2019
I am looking for the next boxed set.

These books are the central characters and core plot for the Kurtherian Universe. Books 8-13 are pretty back to back time wise. I did read some of the spin offs before starting book 14. All the books have strategy, action (usually very violent), a glimpse of human nature, and love of family often accompanied by creative cussing.
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123 reviews2 followers
August 8, 2020
Fantastic series!

About 25 books down (I have read all the spin-offs) and heaps more to go. I can’t wait to see what happens when QBA goes through the gate. I love all the characters, the action, the story and the creative swearing breaks me up. I just love these books. Read people!
4 reviews
October 13, 2020
Great read for fun

The Kutherian Gambit series is a great diversion - I’ve finished 14 of them in the last two weeks. Characters I care about, some good humor thrown in and the “I can’t wait to find out what happens to this character” kind of writing that keeps my nose in the books.
361 reviews2 followers
December 26, 2020
Still a Great Series

This series keeps on getting better and better. I have followed Bethany Anne building her teams and closest confidants in the earlier books. I have followed her building her space station and ships while gathering the best and brightest to crew them in this boxed set. I am still interested in what happens next. You will be too. On to unknown outer space.
6 reviews
December 26, 2021
Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set Two

I really enjoyed every bit of the badassery in this boxed set. Of particular pleasure was the destruction of the zealots that believe their perverted Prophet is anything but a goat herder. Overall, I give a huge thumbs up to those moments of pleasure when an asshat gets what they richly deserve in a particularly violent and bloody retribution.
345 reviews4 followers
February 10, 2024
Will the world get it $&!@ together?

The answer in this set of books is probably not
I have to have that the people running governments will stop being selfish as, unlike in the stories, us earth bound folk do not have anywhere else to go

FYI
This is why I read these wonderful stories

Thank you
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