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Archeologist Warlord #3
Reuniting
With the help of his new allies, Martin avoided the worst by defeating the Shogun before he could seize control of the imperial seat. Although he had to let go of the souls that powered his core—and which threatened to turn him into the very monster he vowed to defeat—Martin gained access to an array of new techniques that opened up new and exciting possibilities.
Months have passed since Martin convinced the different rulers to come together to face their common enemy. The Ren Empire, the Emirates from the Bashri Basin, the Taiyo Isles and the Sahaasi Dominion all have come to an agreement, and the different territories are more prosperous than ever. Thanks to their sharing knowledge and Martin’s efforts to build roads and bridges to connect their territories, the whole continent is enjoying a time of relative peace and affluence that should help them grow and prepare for the coming of the invaders.
But not everything is rosy on Copsis. For one, a civil war is raging in the Grass Seas, involving the different Khans. Also, the Order of Rats is still posing a threat, trying to undermine the allies’ plans through acts of sabotage. Yet, the danger those two represent pale in comparison to what Martin discovers in the deep deserts known as the Wastes. There, gathering with total impunity, he finds an army of enemy constructs that dwarfs his own. It turns out that the force that had been awoken when he failed to capture the underground facility is now building pyramids near Ma’an with the intent to honor the directive it received from the defective Builder satellite: to exterminate any and all life form.
Armed with powerful sphinxes and building tools that far surpass Martin’s, that enemy will prove near invincible. With the odds stacked against him, Martin will have to put everything on the line and risk it all if he is to avoid total annihilation.
Months have passed since Martin convinced the different rulers to come together to face their common enemy. The Ren Empire, the Emirates from the Bashri Basin, the Taiyo Isles and the Sahaasi Dominion all have come to an agreement, and the different territories are more prosperous than ever. Thanks to their sharing knowledge and Martin’s efforts to build roads and bridges to connect their territories, the whole continent is enjoying a time of relative peace and affluence that should help them grow and prepare for the coming of the invaders.
But not everything is rosy on Copsis. For one, a civil war is raging in the Grass Seas, involving the different Khans. Also, the Order of Rats is still posing a threat, trying to undermine the allies’ plans through acts of sabotage. Yet, the danger those two represent pale in comparison to what Martin discovers in the deep deserts known as the Wastes. There, gathering with total impunity, he finds an army of enemy constructs that dwarfs his own. It turns out that the force that had been awoken when he failed to capture the underground facility is now building pyramids near Ma’an with the intent to honor the directive it received from the defective Builder satellite: to exterminate any and all life form.
Armed with powerful sphinxes and building tools that far surpass Martin’s, that enemy will prove near invincible. With the odds stacked against him, Martin will have to put everything on the line and risk it all if he is to avoid total annihilation.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2019
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May 19, 2019
Skipped 3 chapters
Spoiler: you can go from the end of chapter 9 to chapter 13 and not miss much. Also, Hardy's use of culture as plot dressing would be respectable if those cultures weren't verbatim copies from earth transplanted to an isolated planet far from Sol. The empire building is fun but most of the characters are boring enough that skipping a few chapters doesn't hurt the narrative.
Spoiler: you can go from the end of chapter 9 to chapter 13 and not miss much. Also, Hardy's use of culture as plot dressing would be respectable if those cultures weren't verbatim copies from earth transplanted to an isolated planet far from Sol. The empire building is fun but most of the characters are boring enough that skipping a few chapters doesn't hurt the narrative.
December 19, 2025
an intriguing world I enjoyed this; but: Spoilers
Hardy has a gift for creating an intelligence engrossing world
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Hardy has: What I perceived to be as lazy writer syndrome. denoted by these several flaws; numerous word usage errors, numerous spelling errors;
errors easily fixed: (Good human proofreading, not relying on an algorithmic AI.)
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Several plot errors; where something is stated as happening one way or being one way, and then contradicted later on; again easily fixed: (Maintain a plot outline reference guide for author usage.)(don’t merely rely on your personal memory.)(when writing you have many contradictory ideas about how to present something, which is totally expected and natural. Unless you have an eidetic memory, it is quite possible, nay expected as the written work progresses, for an author to miss-remember which of the conflicting idea paths or descriptive choices: Was used. Thus leading to an error or contradiction, further in the time flow of the created work/world/character, etc.)
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Fnally, the one that bugs me the most.
These three books are really only one book take out the epilogues,prologues and appendices, which will shave 60 pages or more of the entirety of the work and you have about a 780 page book.
Not sure of the total reason for this, but in my perception of authors, especially those who get paid per work. There is a tendency to create a work of fiction that barely meets the requirements of (I believe it to be 300 pages put forth by) Amazon, Kindle, Audible, etc. etc., etc. for it to be considered a book. That they (the author) therefore can get monetary recompense per book for it being read.
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All that being said, I still enjoyed reading these three Novelas
Hardy has a gift for creating an intelligence engrossing world
…
Hardy has: What I perceived to be as lazy writer syndrome. denoted by these several flaws; numerous word usage errors, numerous spelling errors;
errors easily fixed: (Good human proofreading, not relying on an algorithmic AI.)
…
Several plot errors; where something is stated as happening one way or being one way, and then contradicted later on; again easily fixed: (Maintain a plot outline reference guide for author usage.)(don’t merely rely on your personal memory.)(when writing you have many contradictory ideas about how to present something, which is totally expected and natural. Unless you have an eidetic memory, it is quite possible, nay expected as the written work progresses, for an author to miss-remember which of the conflicting idea paths or descriptive choices: Was used. Thus leading to an error or contradiction, further in the time flow of the created work/world/character, etc.)
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Fnally, the one that bugs me the most.
These three books are really only one book take out the epilogues,prologues and appendices, which will shave 60 pages or more of the entirety of the work and you have about a 780 page book.
Not sure of the total reason for this, but in my perception of authors, especially those who get paid per work. There is a tendency to create a work of fiction that barely meets the requirements of (I believe it to be 300 pages put forth by) Amazon, Kindle, Audible, etc. etc., etc. for it to be considered a book. That they (the author) therefore can get monetary recompense per book for it being read.
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All that being said, I still enjoyed reading these three Novelas
April 21, 2019
nice, hopefully theres a few more to come and he starts sending his units overseas, his troops should be capable of subduign the rising threat over there, not to mention if he involves his friends they can help, before the skies open and things get even more off kilter, if they sort this stuff out right then its likely they will be able to square everythign away and lets face it theres no reason why he cant build deep hidden shelters undersea and hide 90% of the civ populations down there if only they start it fast
asside from the fact i actualyl prefered the orc cheiften series i do hope there are more books in this series to come, i quitre enjoy them as well :)
asside from the fact i actualyl prefered the orc cheiften series i do hope there are more books in this series to come, i quitre enjoy them as well :)
May 31, 2019
The series continues with a few twists added.
Most of the 3rd book of this series deals with "complications", notably trying to deal with the hostile construct assault, and sabotage. There's still a good pace, and some weird twists, notably the "racial power" that the Mongol-equivalent tribes introduced in the last book end up with. But most of the main characters are well established by now, and M. Hardy evolves them very, very cautiously, which makes the narration a bit slow.
Overall, still a solid series.
Most of the 3rd book of this series deals with "complications", notably trying to deal with the hostile construct assault, and sabotage. There's still a good pace, and some weird twists, notably the "racial power" that the Mongol-equivalent tribes introduced in the last book end up with. But most of the main characters are well established by now, and M. Hardy evolves them very, very cautiously, which makes the narration a bit slow.
Overall, still a solid series.
May 4, 2019
Too Trusting
When will Martin learn...after a certain point you deserve the bad things that happen to you. As far as the book overall...it was a very slow start that I almost had put it down but once you pass the first 1/4 it picked up the pace that made the past books so good.
Favorite Line - "redundancy is good; redundancy is good; redundancy is very, very good."
When will Martin learn...after a certain point you deserve the bad things that happen to you. As far as the book overall...it was a very slow start that I almost had put it down but once you pass the first 1/4 it picked up the pace that made the past books so good.
Favorite Line - "redundancy is good; redundancy is good; redundancy is very, very good."
January 15, 2021
Looking at reviews of this book, I was hesitant to read it. I am glad I did read the series. I have read up till book 3.
This series is hard to place in any single category or genre. If I had to, I would say its closest to dungeon core, but not really. It is definitely not litrpg, but shares a lot in common with cultivation. It mixes quite a few magic systems together, and quite a few cultures.
This series is definitely worth the read, and I will finish the series when new books come out.
This series is hard to place in any single category or genre. If I had to, I would say its closest to dungeon core, but not really. It is definitely not litrpg, but shares a lot in common with cultivation. It mixes quite a few magic systems together, and quite a few cultures.
This series is definitely worth the read, and I will finish the series when new books come out.
April 23, 2019
Excellent series
I'm very appreciative of the recap as it has been a while since book 2 came out. Some similarities to dungeon core books, Martin doesn't eat souls any more. This book has another clay construct maker headed towards civilization and Martin rallies everyone he can to stop it. Great story.
I'm very appreciative of the recap as it has been a while since book 2 came out. Some similarities to dungeon core books, Martin doesn't eat souls any more. This book has another clay construct maker headed towards civilization and Martin rallies everyone he can to stop it. Great story.
April 13, 2019
Love it
This book holds the attention of its readers and keeps you going from min one as long as it dosnt give long time gaps to try and fill of book space I can clearly see this being a long series cant wait till book 4
This book holds the attention of its readers and keeps you going from min one as long as it dosnt give long time gaps to try and fill of book space I can clearly see this being a long series cant wait till book 4
June 4, 2019
Book three
Mistakes Didn't find any. Still wouldn't call this a dungeon or litrpg book.
Plot: More politics and battles. Also a real boost to the MC's power.
Characters: Some of the side characters are becoming interesting.
8/10
Mistakes Didn't find any. Still wouldn't call this a dungeon or litrpg book.
Plot: More politics and battles. Also a real boost to the MC's power.
Characters: Some of the side characters are becoming interesting.
8/10
September 15, 2019
Action, suspense and strategy.
The deeper we wade into this novel, the better the nuances, better is the suspense, and consistent is the action along with the unpredictability. Looking forward to reading the next installment of the series.
The deeper we wade into this novel, the better the nuances, better is the suspense, and consistent is the action along with the unpredictability. Looking forward to reading the next installment of the series.
December 1, 2019
Fun
Martin grows more powerful. Intrigue abounds. You often want to smack the characters. In all it was a fun read that maintains a fast past and reasonable progression. There is a good tie-in and lead up to the next book. I think you’ll enjoy it.
Martin grows more powerful. Intrigue abounds. You often want to smack the characters. In all it was a fun read that maintains a fast past and reasonable progression. There is a good tie-in and lead up to the next book. I think you’ll enjoy it.
April 17, 2019
Damn good book
A couple of times it went in an unexpected direction, but i liked the flow and pacing of the story. There is a reason why i read his books. Talent.
A couple of times it went in an unexpected direction, but i liked the flow and pacing of the story. There is a reason why i read his books. Talent.
June 14, 2021
SO GOOD!
Excellent continuation of the series. I burned through it super quick, despite not wanting it to end. Really happy with this story, can't wait for more!
Excellent continuation of the series. I burned through it super quick, despite not wanting it to end. Really happy with this story, can't wait for more!
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