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Oblivion #5
Beyond Ruin
War is coming.
In the hollowed-out carcass of the super dreadnaught Atlas, an alien plan is being hatched.
All of mankind is at risk of extinction as their powerful human avatars are activated throughout known space and their tendrils of influence grow.
Friends and enemies alike must join forces if they hope to uncover the ultimate prize of the invaders.
Death on a global scale was only the beginning.
Now the fight for the galaxy begins.
Beyond Ruin is the fifth book in the Oblivion series, a high-octane, action-packed blast that will leave military science fiction fans hungry for more!
In the hollowed-out carcass of the super dreadnaught Atlas, an alien plan is being hatched.
All of mankind is at risk of extinction as their powerful human avatars are activated throughout known space and their tendrils of influence grow.
Friends and enemies alike must join forces if they hope to uncover the ultimate prize of the invaders.
Death on a global scale was only the beginning.
Now the fight for the galaxy begins.
Beyond Ruin is the fifth book in the Oblivion series, a high-octane, action-packed blast that will leave military science fiction fans hungry for more!
- GenresScience Fiction
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2020
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February 6, 2020
Unbelievable. I never have enough of these books by such talented authors. An Alien plan is being devised and all of humanity is at risk. Plenty of action to make you ready for the next book.
September 29, 2020
This fifth book in the series begins with the AIC home planet, Vassar-1, basically in ruins and lost to the Shapeless Aliens, who are mopping up their operations, turning all surviving people into Alien replication fighters. A small group of resistance fighters, led by Ben Saito, is trying to disrupt the Shapeless’ plans, before searching for a way off the planet. Ben’s father had been taken by the Shapeless to use his technical knowledge and abilities, but now appears to Ben as having been turned, but somehow still talking to Ben about reassembling the family. There is a lot of action to keep the reader fully engrossed, turning pages to see what comes next. I found it very hard to put down and really enjoyed the story. I’m looking forward to the next book. I received an advance copy and wound up buying a copy to support these great authors.
January 26, 2020
The book begins on the AIC home planet, Vassar-1 having lost the fight at the end of the last book. Ben is still alive and himself, yea, and must figure out how to get off planet and back into Earth controlled space. There was adventure, twists, craziness, and aliens abound. It was interesting watching Ben meet up with his father again and I liked the side story of Police Detective Sydal. Of course you know he must be important in the future (or that could be my hope talking). More information is revealed about the aliens and their plans, maybe... Just a fun read as expected with the random what is going on in this series. I love the mix of the aliens plot with space. I liked the original story idea.
June 14, 2025
The Shapeless aliens were capable of replacing any person or form so completely
that it was nearly impossible to detect. Ben Saito knew his father was gone, replaced by Oblivion. Ben and a small group of survivors battled against the replaced forms of friends and family. The fight for survival of the human beings not yet killed and replaced was near impossible, but still had to try their hardest to work together long enough to defeat this alien enemy who are determined to end the human presence in the Universe.
Great characters and a storyline spanning multiple volumes filled with conflict and world spanning battles against an enemy who may have been a close friend or loved one. This is a good read.
that it was nearly impossible to detect. Ben Saito knew his father was gone, replaced by Oblivion. Ben and a small group of survivors battled against the replaced forms of friends and family. The fight for survival of the human beings not yet killed and replaced was near impossible, but still had to try their hardest to work together long enough to defeat this alien enemy who are determined to end the human presence in the Universe.
Great characters and a storyline spanning multiple volumes filled with conflict and world spanning battles against an enemy who may have been a close friend or loved one. This is a good read.
January 26, 2020
Received as an ARC, this is an honest review. Vassar-1 has fallen into ruin, with the Oblivion cultists and the Shapeless having claimed any real hope of rescue. They didn't count on the fiery determination of Ben, Ada, Tomas and LeFay fighting to kick their ass. Or die trying, taking as many of the bastards with them. What the Shapeless have planned for the survivors is beyond horrific and their plan gets darker to try save fellow survivors from a hellish. For Ben, there is an ultimate sacrifice he'll have to make to keep his friends alive. Epic, scary and heart pounding. Highly recommended.
January 30, 2024
Fantastic book! Joshua James and Daniel Young have done it again. What a great team. The story of Ben Saito still trying to believe if his father Lee is truly dead, or if the Shapeless have converted him. Meanwhile, the others are trying to survive the Shapeless, to understand who has been infected and how they might be able to get off the planet of Vassar-1 and hopefully survive long enough to alert others. I can't wait to read about what is going to happen next. Thanks, Joshua and Daniel. You guys are great.
January 23, 2020
**** SPOILER ALERT ****
Young takes us on another twist filled, action packed rollercoaster of a ride with "Beyond Ruin: Oblivion // Book Five". The author continues his superb world building and character development as we follow Ben and crew.
I can hardly wait until book six comes out!!
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
Young takes us on another twist filled, action packed rollercoaster of a ride with "Beyond Ruin: Oblivion // Book Five". The author continues his superb world building and character development as we follow Ben and crew.
I can hardly wait until book six comes out!!
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2020
Great storylibe
Well another great storyline with plenty of action as per normal with Joshua James and Daniel Young. Totally enjoying this series although it is slightly confusing as to why they want to slaughter everyone lol. Hopefully bother the Saitos will come out on top
Well another great storyline with plenty of action as per normal with Joshua James and Daniel Young. Totally enjoying this series although it is slightly confusing as to why they want to slaughter everyone lol. Hopefully bother the Saitos will come out on top
January 28, 2020
This series is continuing to evolve, still lots of action, and driven characters but the plot is definitely getting more convoluted and intricate.... it's starting to remind me of "the expanse" I received an ARC and this is my voluntary review.
January 23, 2020
Brutal fight for survival!
Far out brussel sprout!!
There's so much to take in!
I like the new character who is just at the start of the invasion in his area
Far out brussel sprout!!
There's so much to take in!
I like the new character who is just at the start of the invasion in his area
January 31, 2020
Seemed short.
Maybe just me but this one seemed shorter than the previous books. Otherwise it’s sill a good read.
What’s next? Looking forward to it.
Maybe just me but this one seemed shorter than the previous books. Otherwise it’s sill a good read.
What’s next? Looking forward to it.
May 2, 2020
No hart
That is to say , no feelings or thought, of the readers feelings, that said the storyline was enterasting , but to bloody,
Great auction.
That is to say , no feelings or thought, of the readers feelings, that said the storyline was enterasting , but to bloody,
Great auction.
June 3, 2020
Very much enjoying this series.
November 10, 2020
WoW, I got half way through this book then had to look back at the cover and title....could have swore I was reading an unknown Harry Potter story not a military sci fi story.
February 21, 2021
Still a 3
I'll stick with my rating but add something. I'm going to start book six. Obviously there is something about this story!
I'll stick with my rating but add something. I'm going to start book six. Obviously there is something about this story!
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