Winds of Wrath

Destroyermen #15

by Taylor Anderson

Matt Reddy and the crew of the USS Walker are positioned to push the line of battle to the breaking point on an alternate Earth, in the thrilling return to the New York Times bestselling Destroyermen series.

Matt Reddy and his sailors have fought, bled, and died for their Lemurian friends and other allies from across time, but their enemies are still operational. In Africa, the Grik General Esshk has escaped defeat to build a new army and new weapons, and is desperate enough to use them to destroy the world if he can't have it.

In South America, the NUS, General Shinya, and the Army of the Sisters have the evil Dominion on the ropes and are closing in on the seat of its blood-drenched power, but the twisted Don Hernan has struck a deal with the fascist League, and Victor Gravois is finally assembling the awesome fleet of modern ships he's always craved. If he's successful, the war will be lost.

Undermined by treachery on a stunning scale, Matt Reddy must still steam his battered old ship halfway around the world, scraping up what forces he can along the way, and confront the mightiest armada the world has ever seen in a fiery duel to the death.

Genres: Alternate History, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Military Fiction, War, Audiobook

540 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2020

Reviews

[Charles van Buren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The great war ends at last

The saga finally ends and based upon the author's afterwards there will be no sequel. However he has left room for more adventures taking place in the world created by the Destroyermen series. Maybe a corps of discovery with Bradford, Silva, Lawrence and others. Also there were mysterious explosions detected west of Japan.

[Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anderson wraps up his Destroyerman series with the 15th installment, theWinds of Wrath. Long series tend to get long in the teeth pretty quickly, but Anderson never got formulaic here and each novel built upon the wonder of the last. The series started when a few obsolete USS destroyers went through some sort of portal to an alternative Earth, along with a few Japanese ships, during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines circa early 1940s. The Earth they 'travelled to' never underwent an extinction event and dinosaurs still roam and humans never evolved. The two indigenous civilizations are the Lemurians and the Grik and are moral enemies. The Lemurians, originally from Madagascar before they were driven out by the Grik, now largely live in floating cities-- massive boats they call homes.

The Destroyermen made contact with the Lemurians in the first novel, helping them fight off some Grik, and they became allies of a sort. From this initial contact, Anderson built an amazing world which expanded in each subsequent volume. After getting to know the Lemurians and the Grik, and helping the Lemurians through an industrial revolution, the Destroyerman (the Navy Clan) encountered other groups of humans stranded here, and some from different timelines/other parallel Earths.

Really a wonderful series. Anderson knows his military tech for sure, and we go through the Lemurians learning one step at a time how to make first muskets to finally 'modern' weapons used on ships. The enemies they face are nasty and Anderson gives up one gripping battle after another. This last volume brings to an end the war in Africa with the Grik, the Doms in South American and finally, the mysterious Legion. All in all, a good wrap up here. I have reread most of this series more than a few times over the years, first discovering it about a decade or so ago. If you love military science fiction, battles between evil and honor and just discovery, you will probably love this series as well. 4 solid stars!

[Daniel Shellenbarger · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 15 amazing books, the Destroyermen saga has reached its conclusion. Wow... I've only been reading the series since the early 2010's when I first really got into alt-history stories, but it's been such a delight, gradually surpassing the Ring of Fire as my favorite big alt-history series and I've become increasingly obsessive in my interest in the Destroyermen universe with each subsequent release, and Taylor Anderson has been an absolute machine with the way he's pumped out these books every year and apart from a couple minor falters, the quality of the story has remained at a very high level, something so few authors can achieve, remaining entertaining, exciting, and intriguing through to the very end. Thank you, Taylor Anderson, it's been a blast, and I eagerly look forward to whatever you come up with next (and I can't wait 'til the next time I start going through Destroyermen withdrawal and "have" to start the series all over again :) ).

UPDATE (9/21/22): oh look, turned out it only took 2 years for the withdrawal to kick in :)

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Sci-fi/Fantasy/Alternate History. This is #15 in this series. The narrator of the first 14 books died before #15 came out. So there was a new narrator for this one. And I have to say I loved how the new narrator identified the elephant in the room within the first 30 seconds. I found that endearing in a way.

Now after listening to this one, I do miss the original narrator, but this new one did just fine. With so many different voices needed for this series, he managed quite well. So I was happy to settle into this one like I have with the previous 14. So 4 stars.

[Soo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes:

Yay for libraries! That's how I was able to read the whole series.

- Good news! This is the last book in the Destroyermen Series.
- Narration by P.J. Ochlan was good but it was jarring to his narration after 14 books by William Dufris.
- I consider the conclusion to the series to be a 'soft ending', but a decent tie up to the whole.

[Trike · Rating 3 out of 5]

This kind of seems like the series was canceled and Anderson was given one final book to wrap everything up. Given how crammed everything is and how many loose ends needed to be tied up, it feels rushed. This is a massive global war on three or maybe four fronts, so there is a lot going on.

Most everything is tied up, but as I say, it feels abbreviated, especially compared to previous books. Anderson also kills off a lot — seriously, a LOT — of secondary characters we’ve come to know and love over this 15-book series. War is hell, and some of the deaths feel as random as dice rolls, but Plot Armor protects most of the key players.

All in all this is an amazing universe Anderson created, synthesizing existing parallel universe concepts with his own particular expertise around all things navy-related and his fascination with WWII, bringing something new to the genre. That’s why I was compelled to buy the first 8 or 9 of these books in hardback: I couldn’t wait to see where it was going next.

This would be an amazing TV series, but no one could afford to make it other than some random billionaire who didn’t care about making his money back. Not only would you have prosthetics for hundreds of Lemurians (plus Gentaa, later), you’d have to do the dinosaurian Grik and Tagranesi (Lawrence’s species) as CGI, not to mention all the dinosaurs. Then there’s filming on the water with old ships ranging from wooden sailing vessels of the 1800s to early 20th century ships to the various WWII-era ships like USS Walker. Nightmarishly expensive. So this story will have to remain in these books, unless some group of fans wants to do an animated version.

Anyway, the ending was solid despite being rushed, and if not entirely satisfactory due to its compressed nature, at least he didn’t pull a Game of Thrones or Falcon and Winter Soldier and fumble the ball at the 1-yard line.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew! Fifteen books, multiple characters, multiple ships, multiple story arcs, and lots of deaths. As the author himself said, this is not-quite-the-end. There are possibilities of prequels, indirect sequels, and spinoffs.

I picked up the first three books in 2011 at a used book sale and was hooked. Anderson slowly built up an alternate ending to the Battle of Java Sea and Sunda Straits from March 1942 and a massive alternate Earth over the next 4-6 books. Over the years, we are introduced to more and more characters, some good, some bad, and we start to care about the fates of each one. I was saddened when several characters were killed in the climatic battles but that's good writing, and also the nature of war.

Others survived by the skin of their teeth and I was glad that the complicated hero/anti-hero Dennis Silva was one of them. He was one of the characters that made this series what it is.

[Joe Ricca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spectacular ending! One of the best in the series. I will miss this world.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review here:

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I honestly didn't know this was the series closer when I started. But it does end everything fairly well, with room to return eventually.

[Stifynsemons · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.719 stars, I really liked it and might read the series again.

It is a long series and had the makings of an endless series, but the author wraps it up in a clean fashion, which is not common. Like the Wheel of Time, the conclusion is epic, satisfying, and yet somehow, opens up a whole new world of opportunity for story-telling.

I liked the Giver of Life's development in this book, but the villains were too incompetent.

[Andreas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following immediately after the events of Pass of Fire, Winds of Wrath first describes the final battle against the Grik. Somewhat unexpectedly, the story then carries on to the American front, as the Allies move towards the very heart of the Dominion, and must deal with the modern League expeditionary force in the Caribbean.

The writing, battle scenes, and character descriptions are as good as ever in the series, and it was a pleasure to read the book. I was unfortunately disappointed by how rapidly Mr. Anderson decided to wrap up the series. Plot threads landed at logical and satisfying conclusions, but it all felt rather rushed, as if the material for two or even three books was mashed into one. Major events involving major characters were often given a two-sentence flashback as the story rolled right on past them. The death toll also seemed particularly high, even by the standards of this series, but not for the right reasons. It was almost as if Mr. Anderson decided that since the final battles were so important, many of the main characters had to die arbitrarily in order for the stakes to seem high enough. The interlude on the home front seemed tacked on for dramatic effect and did not add to the story at all.

I have loved this series from the first book, and while I enjoyed this final instalment, and it gave me closure, so to speak, it was also something of a letdown to see things get wrapped up in such a rushed fashion.

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[Ronald Edward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series... my Favorite series of Books next to Turtledoves Series 191. I was wondering when this series would end. I didnt expect it to be in this book with the league still running amok in the Med. I was anxiously looking forward to more exploring of N. America and Europe, as well as an explanation to those two major explosions in Japan corresponding with our Atom bomb droppings. I wish this series would continue but like all great things they must end. I really hope to see in the future spinoffs, prequels, and sequels somewhere.

Taylor Anderson kept my attention throughout this entire series with his great way of telling adventure and making you feel like you're there. The logistical and fast paced evolution of industry in the book was very well done. I truly hope for more in the future.

If you're new to the series, love adventure books and 1940's Military/Naval warfare. Start at book one "Into the storm" you wont be disappointed.

[John Purvis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taylor Anderson http://taylorandersonauthor.com is the author of more than 5 novels. Winds of Wrath was published in 2020 and is the 15th novel in his Destroyermen series. This is the 72nd book I completed in 2022. I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Anderson in 2018.

I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of delivering a fair and honest review. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own! Due to scenes of violence, I categorize this book/novel as R.

This novel continues the saga of a destroyer and its crew. They passed through a portal early in WWII and found themselves on an Earth of a parallel universe. An Earth that had evolved differently. And they were not the only travelers from alternate Earths. These novels have a wide cast of characters.

By now, the Destroyermen have made allies of several on this Earth. Foremost among them are the Lemurians. They also have three main enemies left. The Grik are a violent reptilian species native to this Earth that has spread their empire across most of Africa. The Dominion empire is centered in South America and is still a threat. The members of the League are also travelers from another Earth. They are poised to be the biggest threat yet encountered by the Destroyermen and their allies.

Earlier in the series, several battles were fought against the Grik. Now there is only one stronghold left. The Destroyermen and their allies launch an attack to destroy the remaining Grik stronghold. The Grik General Esshk has vowed to destroy them.

Some of the Dominion forces and strongholds have already been destroyed. But the Dominion is still strong and bent on the defeat of the Destroyermen and their allies. They have used their warped religion to terrorize and control their people for years. The leader, Don Hernan, has made a pact with the League to defeat the Destroyermen.

The League remains in power dominating the Mediterranean. So far, they have not directly confronted the Destroyermen and their allies. The pact with the Dominion will change that. Modern warships from the League will soon be arriving in the Caribbean.

The Destroyermen and their allies are spread out over three different theaters of operation. Will they finally stop the Grik? Can the Dominion be toppled? Will they be able to survive the fleet sailing from the League? The fighting will be brutal. Friends and allies will be lost.

I enjoyed the 25.5+ hours I spent reading this 540-page alternate history. This is the fourth novel by Mr. Anderson that I have read, and I enjoyed them all! The others were Straits of Hell, River of Bones, and Pass of Fire. These books should be read in order. I like the selected cover art. I give this novel a rating of 5 out of 5.

You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).

[Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all this book is excellent, with only one failing from my point of view, and a subjective one at that. This is the last book in a 15 book series. Throughout the series, including book 14, the war has only grown and spread. To have it all come to an end so quickly felt like the author saying "I've had enough, time to wrap this up".

The story: In "Grik Africa" the Allies have taken the grik capital city and convinced the young but intelligent grik Celestial Mother to come to their side. This was easy due to grik First General Esshk's attempted assassination of her. Esshk saw the war as an opportunity to promote himself to supreme leader of the grik, turning the Celestial Mother into a figure head and his own personal mate.

Due to misinformation and politically wily regents, the Celestial Mother is not immediately able to bring large numbers of grik under her control to attack Esshk. However, thanks to troops coming up from the Republic, which occupies an area roughly similar to South Africa in our world, the Allies are able to encircle Esshk's army. Unable to save his army Esshk plans to ensure the destruction of the Allied armies and his own escape to a more distant part of the grik empire to rebuild and rearm.

At sea around South America, the "League" based out of Italy has sent several modern destroyers, cruisers and battleships to support the Doms who are losing to Allied forces. Throughout their battles the Allies had a technological advantage that offset the numbers of their enemies. Now, for the first time, the Allies will need to confront at sea a technological and numerically superior enemy. The league, however, is fractious and has had little use for its navy since coming to this world. Therefore, Matt Reddy, leader of the Allies and Captain of the destroyer Walker, believes the experience, coordination and cooperation of the Allies will allow the Allies to win, for now, against the League task force.

On land in South and Central America, Allied armies marching from the south have met up with the New United States army marching from the north and both now seek to encircle the Dom capital. In response the insane, but in some ways brilliant, leader of the Blood Drinkers, Don Hernan, plans to replace the current figurehead "Pope" and flee to the western part of the Dom empire (think Brazil) which remains untouched by the war to date.

Bottom Line: Excellent. I just wish the wrap up would have been two books instead of one. As you can tell from the above descriptions, both wars, while well in hand, still had large portions of the grik and Dom empires to be accounted for.

[Timothy Spadoni]

I am finally reading the last book in this series. Than goodness. I've never gone down the rabbit hole of as an extensive series as this one. This is the fifteenth book and it promises to be the last in the series. I am ever so hopeful that the author keeps his promise. This series is basically just battle after battle after battle on an alternate earth that a world war two destroyer ended up on. I don't really care about any of the characters. They came to this world, which was embroiled in a number of large conflicts between species and nations, and unlike Star Trek with its prime directive, they war machine industrialized the people they first aligned with which then ended up creating a world-wide arms race. Instead of being a world where races fought with sale-powered ships and muzzle loading rifles, entire nations are now fitted with bomb-dropping airplanes, steel hulled warships, long range artillery, machine guns, tanks, gun boats, and flame throwers. Idyllic ports cities have been ravaged into coal belching weapons manufacturing plants and warship dry docks. Mines were developed to supply coal, iron, and other essentials for these plants and a previously peace loving species now labors away at these mines to support the war effort.

It has all gone along a step by step path that you could say the sailors had no choice but to follow, however, in the hundreds of pages that encompass each book, only maybe a line or two is ever spent on anyone wondering if they'd done the right thing. They could have found themselves some island somewhere and spent the rest of their lives uninvolved. But I suppose that wouldn't have made for much of a book, let alone a fifteen book series.

You would be right to ask why I've stayed with it for so long. The first couple of books were interesting in depicting how the conflicts developed but I was too far in to not stop even after I've lost interest. I've got to see how it ends now.

I do applaud the author for sticking to the writing of this series. I couldn't image writing these many books about the same thing over and over again.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winds of Wrath is the final installation of the action packed Destroyermen series. Taylor Anderson has always been able to fascinate his audience with a sense of "What if'' in his stories about both history and to a larger degree, his books. This has allowed him to turn what was originally planned as a three book series, into a massive fifteen book masterpiece as readers kept asking for more in the beginning and that turned into more profits for companies which let him keep going until he had written almost everything he wanted to. I say everything because in the authors note Anderson informs us that he is cooking up books that will continue the story for a great deal of time. But not just to continue the story, but books to explain many of the mysteries that could not be explained in the mainstream of things, he will also include spin-offs as well. But the book itself is great and brings back many of the hero's, villains, places, and events of all previous forteen books. Also a lot of action, including the most powerful fictional struggle on the high seas that I have ever read or heard of. Many battles both on the homefront and frontline in the conclusion will shock any fan of the series with so many iconic figures both dying and surviving to end what is personally my favorite book series of all time. (Excluding religious texts.) I have to point out that there is a lot of fighting, cursing and to a somewhat lesser degree, inappropriate material (Nothing graphic and always used in a past tense.) that one would have to have an understanding of both the time period and profession that the characters have. But overall I would give this book a four out of five, only because I do not think that this is the number one book Anderson has written in this series.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. Hard to believe it’s all done! Definitely a bittersweet feeling as Taylor Anderson wraps up his fifteen book Destroyermen saga which, considering its sprawling scope and massive cast, was quite a feat.

First and foremost, I have to say it was rough not hearing the narration of William Dufris, who unfortunately passed away before the final book was written. Disappointingly, replacement P.J. Ochlan was a very jarring change. While a few of the characters sounded similar enough, Ochlan’s decision to use entirely different voice styles for the Lemurian characters, and wildly exaggerated (almost cartoonish) accents for most of the human characters made it a very rough transition.

I also felt Anderson went a little overboard on character deaths. Yeah, I get it…war is hell. But the sudden “snuffing” of so many Grand Alliance characters in so short a time felt rushed and vaguely sadistic. Some of the strategic decisions in the final third of the book were extremely bizarre and out of character, which only added to the feeling of it being rushed and out of creative gas.

Overall, despite all these frustrating elements, it was still gratifying to see the story come to an end. Would I have liked to learn more about the post-war world or find out how Courtney Bradford got back to “our” Earth to write his memoir? Definitely…but perhaps Anderson was DONE and ready to move on. Maybe someday.

[Pam Bales · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent conclusion to a totally great series. It starts during WWII and a ship is transported by a terrible storm to a new alternate reality. Let the mayhem and great story telling begin. The Walker is not the first such ship to be transported from a variety of different Earths, but it happens at a pivotal time in the history of their new world. Supremely awesome characters, intriguing settings and intricate, many faceted plots weave through fifteen books to a highly emotional conclusion. The reader meets more despicable maniacs that can be imagined, but they are balanced by heroes who step out of their comfort zones to work to save the world and its inhabitants from said maniacs. Former enemies are transformed into true friends. Many favorite characters meet the fate of brave individuals fighting the good fight to save the world from evil, but many survive to face new challenges. The Destroyermen series is done, but in a feat of great timing, the Artillerymen Book 1 Purgatory's Shore was just released this month. Teases promise some of the well loved characters from the first series may reappear in the new series. I shed lots of tears, as I always do, when beloved characters meet their end, but I am looking forward to meeting new characters and learning what challenges they will face. Great series!

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

So conflicted about this final book of the series! I read the last quarter of the book quite fast, and realized I was really into it again, after I stopped reading the series for a while. I originaly loved it, the concept, the characters, the world, but at a point around the 10th book or something it got too big for me. Too many allies and enemies, too many theaters of war. Then when I learned that the series ended after the 15th book I picked it up again, and I loved this last one but it leaves a bitter/sweet taste. The last quarter got me addicted again on the one hand, but also felt rushed. So many deaths, so many characters who were not or barely mentioned at the end. DID MINNIE SURVIVE??!! How could you let Don Hernan and Gravois (sort of) get away?! Why was princess Becky hardly seen the last couple of books? What about the seismic activity in Japan (echo’s from the nuclear strikes in “our” world? And the future with the League still active in this world?

I hope one of the possible spin-offs Anderson mention in the authos’s note will get written somewhere soon. Silva and Co going on a manhunt to South America to finish off Hernan and Gravois? I’d love that.

For now, I’ll start looking for the Artilleryman series I’ll guess!!

[Tychô Kort · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Destroyermen Saga by Taylor Anderson is a truly unique and compelling military science fiction series that brilliantly blends naval adventure with alternate history and an unexpected fantasy aspect, which I particularly enjoy. It kicks off when the World War I-era destroyer USS Walker, fleeing a Japanese fleet in 1942, navigates a mysterious squall only to emerge on a strange Earth populated by the peaceful, lemur-like Lemurians and the savage, dinosaur-descended Grik. The core appeal lies in watching Captain Matt Reddy and his small, resourceful crew use their ingenuity—from maintaining and modifying their outdated ship to teaching the Lemurians basic industrial technology—to survive and wage a desperate war against overwhelming odds. The action is gripping, the technical details are fascinating, and the saga provides an immersive look at survival and leadership in a truly alien environment, making it a must-read for fans of detailed naval fiction and resourceful heroes.

[Yeah Right · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's over its finally over. That's my sentiments. It seems like the author finally got his craft polished just in time to rush the ending, including a few summery style sections that seemed more of a outline to an actual section rather than a edited final copy. The ending was a choice a death struggle is only interesting if you care about both parties locked in it. Most damning of all was the choice of narrator. The last guy turned all the grik allies into Scooby-Doo and every human was so different they felt like different people all together. Rebecca, Shinia, the two grik generals(my mind is already forgetting them), and the serbians were left out of the ending. The book and the series just feels unfinished. I'm glad it's over so I can forget it. I've already read the artillerymen series so I'm done thank the maker

[fritz ritsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can’t beat combining WWII and SciFi. Period.

This is an amazing, perfect romp if at bare minimum you love those two things mentioned above—but so much more is going on in this brilliant series. Anderson builds an amazing alternative world with complex, well-thought-out cultures and peoples and tensions and individuals. There’s so much more going in here than an adventure yarn—but then there’s the adventure yarn! Putting the heroes of the GI Generation in this place and this time, watching them build an alternative world of unity and hope—that’s a story for today. Thanks, Taylor Anderson, and I’ll enjoy whatever more of this world you give us in the future!

[Rodney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the last book in the Destroyermen series. I have enjoyed reading this series and would recommend it to anyone looking for some good escapism reading. I stand by many belief that there are too many characters and different story threads which requires that this series be read in order for full enjoyment. A reader can randomly pick books or skip any and keep up with the story. I am sure it was hard to write the ending to a series but I believe the author has done a good job in creating an acceptable ending. It both ends the saga plus leaves room for other stories such as a Corp of Discovery exploring in this whole new world.

[Kevin K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading Winds of Wrath hoping it'd be the end of the series, as I did feel it was too all encompassing at this point, I was correct. Anderson did a masterful job tying up all the lose ends, first in Africa and then in South America (although that one seemed to wrap up REAL quick, almost a sprint at the end of the book).

Still, I'm satisfied with out it ended (although a vignette in say, the alternative 1960's would have been pretty neato)

I look forward to different adventures in the Destroyermen universe.

[Gene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over 6 years on this series and 15 books - it's been a ton of fun. Really enjoyed every book in the series.

And the finale was excellent.


1) I would like to have seen Hernan and Gravois hung for their crimes instead of what they got, bt that's a minor nitpick
2) I would Like to have seen something like an epilogue; one year later, a ceremony we here they read off the names of the Walker's crew who didn't make it. A little blurb on what everyone was doing going forward. Just a few page send off for the crew.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, what a vastly satisfying read! Plenty of action across plenty of fronts - the Doms, the Grik, the League!

One more time into the breach for the Grand Alliance and the American Navy Clan!!

Alternate history/Alternate Earth where the dinosaurs never died out done really well!

I have SO enjoyed this series lo these many years since first book in this series, Into The Storm, was published in 2008!

[NEIL E WELLMAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best series O have ever read!

I seldom write reviews, as my tastes are my tastes, and I would not want to steer any one down a path they might regret.
Destroyers inspired me to write this glowing review!
The characters, the events, the settings,and the premise all encouraged me to come back book after book.
My only regret is that I have read the last. The books will love in my memory for a very long time!
FANTASTIC JOB, Taylor Anderson!!

[Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finale

I kind of figured that this would be the finale of the series. The pace was quick and I got the impression that the author wanted to wrap things up. Could have been one book dealing with the Grik and another dealing with the Dominion and their allies. There are many potential sequels and prequels; furthermore, why shouldn't more ships and planes from later read join in on the fun.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A satisfying conclusion to this story arc, an end to a series that I have enjoyed from book to book. All the while eagerly waiting for the next installment. A fun cast of characters and a lush vibrant world that keeps you guessing what you might see next. Also Dinosaurs! I'm relieved and the sad to see this part of the story end, no one wants it to be monotonous, and eagerly look forward to other stories this world produces. I happy and proud to have these books in my collection.

[T.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent ending to the series

Did not realize when starting this novel that it was the ending. That said, an extremely satisfying closure in many respects. Only a couple of points that maybe I missed, but the pair of events around Japan didn't seem to have any follow-up, and then of course, the escapees at the end. I, for one, was glad to see several survivors of the original crew (especially one or two in particular) but equally saddened at some of the losses. Well done!