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Equinox
The anticipated final chapter of the award-winning Horizon series is here!
After a brutal civil war, Almagest is finally at peace, but the larger battle isn’t over. Dr. Caeli Crys has been captured by the Drokarans, feared enemy of the Interplanetary Alliance, who plan to use her unique telepathic gifts for their own sinister purposes.
Captain Derek Markham and his elite team of operatives race after Caeli, but soon find themselves trapped behind enemy lines on an occupied world. Despite the mounting danger, Derek will stop at nothing to save the woman he loves.
As events spiral toward a conflict that will define the fate of the Alliance, the Horizon team will be pushed to the limits of their strength—and discover that the greatest threat of all may come from an enemy within.
- GenresScience Fiction
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2019
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About the author
Tabitha Lord
8 books69 followersWRITER'S DIGEST GRAND PRIZE WINNER 2016
Tabitha's HORIZON series has won seven independent book awards. In addition to writing novels and short fiction, Tabitha is managing editor for the Inkitt Writer's Blog and a partner and senior writer for Book Club Babble. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, four kids, and various fur babies.
Tabitha's HORIZON series has won seven independent book awards. In addition to writing novels and short fiction, Tabitha is managing editor for the Inkitt Writer's Blog and a partner and senior writer for Book Club Babble. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, four kids, and various fur babies.
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May 26, 2019
Happy Endings Satisfy
I’ve enjoyed all 3 books in this trilogy. Although book 2 is my favorite, I’m finishing book three satisfied and replete that wars were won by restoring peace and good will and the hero and heroine performed courageously ethically and effectively AND got married.
I’ve enjoyed all 3 books in this trilogy. Although book 2 is my favorite, I’m finishing book three satisfied and replete that wars were won by restoring peace and good will and the hero and heroine performed courageously ethically and effectively AND got married.
November 1, 2019
Caeli and Derek still have so much to go through before they can relax and enjoy their life together. They find this out at the beginning of Equinox when Caeli is kidnapped by the Drokarans. When Derek and his team attempt to rescue Caeli, they learn some disturbing information. Their view of their own past is now completely upended. I like how this revelation sets off the rest of the story. There will be several more missions, lots of action, and lots of danger for the characters I have connected with in the first two books of the Horizon series.
When reading the final book of a series, I am always a little nervous. Will all the characters get a HEA? Will it even really end? Will the author wrap things up in a way that will have me saying – “That was good!”
The main thing I was looking for in the finale is the final part of the history of Almagest, which was revealed in pieces through old data files in the first 2 books. At the end of book 2, I was left to do some speculation and I can report I was pretty close on the origin of the Novali (the empaths) and the Drakorans (the physically stronger humans). I won’t say more because you will want to read that for yourself.
Beyond that, the final chapter of the Horizon series took me places I would never have imagined. It was not so much a wrap up as it was another story with a complex plot that just happens to end with no more questions. There was so much going on that the story seemed a bit rushed in places. I think the author could easily have added 50 pages and it would not have made the novel too long. On the other hand, the fast pace got me to the exciting conclusion quickly since I had a hard time putting my Kindle down. And then I said “That was good!”
If you haven’t started the Horizon series, the first book, also called Horizon, can be purchased for the low price of $.99. This would be a great series to binge read! I highly recommend reading the series from the beginning.
When reading the final book of a series, I am always a little nervous. Will all the characters get a HEA? Will it even really end? Will the author wrap things up in a way that will have me saying – “That was good!”
The main thing I was looking for in the finale is the final part of the history of Almagest, which was revealed in pieces through old data files in the first 2 books. At the end of book 2, I was left to do some speculation and I can report I was pretty close on the origin of the Novali (the empaths) and the Drakorans (the physically stronger humans). I won’t say more because you will want to read that for yourself.
Beyond that, the final chapter of the Horizon series took me places I would never have imagined. It was not so much a wrap up as it was another story with a complex plot that just happens to end with no more questions. There was so much going on that the story seemed a bit rushed in places. I think the author could easily have added 50 pages and it would not have made the novel too long. On the other hand, the fast pace got me to the exciting conclusion quickly since I had a hard time putting my Kindle down. And then I said “That was good!”
If you haven’t started the Horizon series, the first book, also called Horizon, can be purchased for the low price of $.99. This would be a great series to binge read! I highly recommend reading the series from the beginning.
August 9, 2019
Tabitha Lord’s 3-book series, Horizon, is a thrilling and heartfelt journey, one I suspect that fans of Ursula Le Guin and/or Gene Roddenberry would really enjoy. Even so, Lord offers something for all readers in that she covers vast territory across the human experience: a ride that includes emotional intensity, action, adventure, friendship, and romance, too. Just finished the last one, Equinox: Horizon, Book 3 (listened to it on audio). Voice actor DW Draffin’s intonation and dramatic levels partner well with Lord’s masterful writing; his tone/quality is pitch perfect, and reminds me of one of my favorite actors, Martin Sheen. All told, Equinox: Horizon, Book 3 is a fulfilling wrap up for the series, a life-affirming ending for the beloved and brave heroine, Caeli and the equally heroic, Derek, whom we follow through so much strife in this 3-book odyssey; chills—very moving.
June 20, 2019
Like competitive siblings, books in a trilogy just can’t help but vy against one another. But in the supportive modern family this competition is fun-loving and truly makes its siblings stronger and better. EQUINOX is a member of such a family. The drama-filled action of HORIZON and the psychological twists of INFINITY are combined to create the hybrid intellectual athlete of EQUINOX. It’s the best of all worlds (literally!) and the perfect outcome to a captivating story. Enjoy!
October 8, 2020
Tabitha Lord ends the series with a bang!
I appreciated this finale because — instead of ending the trilogy right after the climactic battle — it explored the psychological trauma and fallout that followed. This is something that most space operas usually ignore, but when you think about it, it is a crucial element in any story involving global conflicts. Overall, this trilogy is a well-paced and compelling sci-fi epic set in a rich and imaginative world.
I appreciated this finale because — instead of ending the trilogy right after the climactic battle — it explored the psychological trauma and fallout that followed. This is something that most space operas usually ignore, but when you think about it, it is a crucial element in any story involving global conflicts. Overall, this trilogy is a well-paced and compelling sci-fi epic set in a rich and imaginative world.
March 28, 2024
So the first two books just get you so invested in Caeli, Derek and their friends lives that you can't believe what they have to go through to save the whole Alliance. Dark and sinister dealings within the government are exposed and the truth about the long war with the Drokarans is revealed.
December 7, 2025
wonderful ending to an imaginative science fiction series!
Loved the world building and creativity in this series, with the in-depth political atmosphere of these outer space worlds. Wonderful characters too, definitely recommend!
Loved the world building and creativity in this series, with the in-depth political atmosphere of these outer space worlds. Wonderful characters too, definitely recommend!
May 28, 2019
Great finale to a great series.
August 2, 2019
I really enjoyed how the story wrapped up. After everything we’ve been through with Caeli and Derek, I felt like we needed to feel a glimmer of hope before we said goodbye. The author manages to do this while still leaving the end satisfyingly open. We can imagine Derek and Caeli encountering more challenges in the future, but we leave them in a strong enough place that we feel okay closing the book after the last page. My big critique for each of these books has been their relationship. That didn’t change in Equinox. They had an interesting moment late in the book where Caeli confronted Derek about unmanaged PTSD. It was a big growth point for their relationship but I feel it could’ve been pushed further, the stakes dialed up a little higher before we moved on. All in all, though, this trilogy was a fun read all the way to the last page.
January 17, 2023
I had fun reading this series. The 3rd book wrapped up the story nicely. I liked the world-building and caharacter development.
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