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Cadicle #4
Web of Truth
Tension is mounting in the rift. With the situation dire, Wil is tasked to train a group of twenty young men to serve as his officers—collectively, the Primus Elites. He has five years to raise them to full Agents, and he’ll need every minute. Training alongside them, Wil still needs to master simultaneous observation. But, the closer he gets to achieving the feat, the more likely the Aesir will come to test him—to see if he’s worthy of the Cadicle title bestowed on him at conception. If he can survive their test, he’ll finally uncover the truth the Priesthood has gone to such great lengths to hide.
Web of Truth is the fourth installment in the Cadicle series. This fact-paced novel with action, romance, and intrigue reveals the true nature of the war as Wil learns the secrets behind the Bakzen’s origins.
Web of Truth is the fourth installment in the Cadicle series. This fact-paced novel with action, romance, and intrigue reveals the true nature of the war as Wil learns the secrets behind the Bakzen’s origins.
298 pages, ebook
First published February 19, 2016
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About the author
A.K. DuBoff
79 books111 followersA.K. (Amy) DuBoff has always loved science fiction in all its forms, including books, movies, shows, and games. If it involves outer space, even better!
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
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May 10, 2016
I'm so disappointed by the amount of filler in this book. You could skip about 80% of this book and miss nothing. I don't mind romance in my scifi - in fact, I even enjoy it occasionally - but it's far too overdone here. I don't find Wil and Saera to be a well-executed pair. When the focus is on them as a couple I'm either bored or annoyed.
February 28, 2020
War is coming to the Rift, that is a certainty, the Bakzen and the Terrans must fight it out, and for that to happen, Wil will have to lead the charge. However, he cannot do this alone, and as such, he is tasked with training 20 young men to serve as his officers, the “Primus Elites”. He only has five years in which to train these men to full agents, and, in that time, he must master the skill of Simultaneous Observation, the skill that only he can learn, in which he can see not only real space, but also into sub-space and the rift, allowing him to see where all of the Bakzen fleet are at once.
For this has been the Terrans greatest weakness, the Bakzen have been able to use the Rift to jump straight into real space and attack them at any time, knowing where they will be and destroying them, and then jump away, whilst the Terran ships can’t do the same. However, if Wil can learn this skill, he will be able to see all of their ships at once.
This was a fascinating story from a multitude of different aspects. For one, I found it really interesting that all of Wil’s Prime’s (which again, had several links to other major Sci-Fi Masters, such as ‘Doc’ Smith, and his ‘Galaxy’ Primes, but more recently, in the Games Workshop 40K Universe, there are 20 Primarchs chosen by the ‘Terran Emperor’ to help him bring order to the Galaxy, and these are all ‘Men’ as well)
As with a lot of the previous Sci-Fi (Except maybe ‘Doc’ Smith), I also find it really interesting that the Primes always have to be ‘Men’? Especially from a Female author. I don’t want to give away spoilers, but there was the wonder about whether there would be infighting amongst the Primes and eventual fall (the same as happened with 40K or as it is now known 30K and the Horus Heresy), but in this case, maybe more in relation to Saera?
It is interesting that so many Authors choose the path of having ‘Primes’ as all Male (‘Doc’ Smith didn’t as he had paired couples), but it makes you wonder?
Regardless, Wil takes his Primes and trains them, and this makes for the bulk of the story. However, this enables the Author to have a wonderful time exploring not just the psychic powers of the Primes, but also Wil, and we are able to learn more of their abilities, the Rift, and in some rather stunning turn of events, the history of the Bakzen.
Web of Truth could easily have been titled ‘Web of Lies’ for all that has been withheld, but this is one of those books that you get to actually learn a lot.
DuBoff is great at actually closing plot lines, something that makes her such a brilliant Author. So often, Authors create all these wonderful plot lines, but then never close them as the story goes on, and at the end, you are left wondering about so much (Yeh, Ok, Let’s NOT start another Star Wars debate ok….), But DuBoff, nicely goes through her story, and tells you things, some just close down storylines, others open up even bigger ones.
As with every other book, DuBoff’s Characters are just exceptional in this 4th chapter of the series. Wil is incredible in this book, as the ever powerful Primus Elite, with so much pressure on him to win a war, potentially commit genocide, all to save an entire species, the burden on him is brutal, and you can see, even before the war has begun, the minor stress fractures in his psyche from all the pressure as it mounts. By his side is Saera, his only hope at sanity, and she desperately tries, but will it be enough. In this episode, he adds 20 new characters, his Primus Elites, and it is fascinating watching the relationships that build between each of the 20 Primes and Wil.
It is almost as if the Author has had a psychological background as you look at each of the relationships, their interactions, communication, the bonds they build. Wil eventually picks 4 Captains out of the 20 and again, it is very evident to see why through the relationships he builds.
This book is a tremendous exploration of Wil and his team, their creation, training, and preparation for the war to come. Throughout, there are some incredible moments dropped in almost as shock tactics, of bits of information that Wil learns about the history of the Terrans that in some cases could almost tear the group apart. It is only Wil’s power that holds them together, his integrity, strength, courage, and sheer determination.
This series just keeps getting better and better, as the characters grow, as DuBoff develops the world they live in, giving The Reader more scope, so that you understand how things will fit together for the characters.
If you haven’t read this series, you have to, it is seriously brilliant, and is the modern-day version of classics such as ‘The Galaxy Primes’, by ‘Doc’ Smith, and is an absolute must read.
For this has been the Terrans greatest weakness, the Bakzen have been able to use the Rift to jump straight into real space and attack them at any time, knowing where they will be and destroying them, and then jump away, whilst the Terran ships can’t do the same. However, if Wil can learn this skill, he will be able to see all of their ships at once.
This was a fascinating story from a multitude of different aspects. For one, I found it really interesting that all of Wil’s Prime’s (which again, had several links to other major Sci-Fi Masters, such as ‘Doc’ Smith, and his ‘Galaxy’ Primes, but more recently, in the Games Workshop 40K Universe, there are 20 Primarchs chosen by the ‘Terran Emperor’ to help him bring order to the Galaxy, and these are all ‘Men’ as well)
As with a lot of the previous Sci-Fi (Except maybe ‘Doc’ Smith), I also find it really interesting that the Primes always have to be ‘Men’? Especially from a Female author. I don’t want to give away spoilers, but there was the wonder about whether there would be infighting amongst the Primes and eventual fall (the same as happened with 40K or as it is now known 30K and the Horus Heresy), but in this case, maybe more in relation to Saera?
It is interesting that so many Authors choose the path of having ‘Primes’ as all Male (‘Doc’ Smith didn’t as he had paired couples), but it makes you wonder?
Regardless, Wil takes his Primes and trains them, and this makes for the bulk of the story. However, this enables the Author to have a wonderful time exploring not just the psychic powers of the Primes, but also Wil, and we are able to learn more of their abilities, the Rift, and in some rather stunning turn of events, the history of the Bakzen.
Web of Truth could easily have been titled ‘Web of Lies’ for all that has been withheld, but this is one of those books that you get to actually learn a lot.
DuBoff is great at actually closing plot lines, something that makes her such a brilliant Author. So often, Authors create all these wonderful plot lines, but then never close them as the story goes on, and at the end, you are left wondering about so much (Yeh, Ok, Let’s NOT start another Star Wars debate ok….), But DuBoff, nicely goes through her story, and tells you things, some just close down storylines, others open up even bigger ones.
As with every other book, DuBoff’s Characters are just exceptional in this 4th chapter of the series. Wil is incredible in this book, as the ever powerful Primus Elite, with so much pressure on him to win a war, potentially commit genocide, all to save an entire species, the burden on him is brutal, and you can see, even before the war has begun, the minor stress fractures in his psyche from all the pressure as it mounts. By his side is Saera, his only hope at sanity, and she desperately tries, but will it be enough. In this episode, he adds 20 new characters, his Primus Elites, and it is fascinating watching the relationships that build between each of the 20 Primes and Wil.
It is almost as if the Author has had a psychological background as you look at each of the relationships, their interactions, communication, the bonds they build. Wil eventually picks 4 Captains out of the 20 and again, it is very evident to see why through the relationships he builds.
This book is a tremendous exploration of Wil and his team, their creation, training, and preparation for the war to come. Throughout, there are some incredible moments dropped in almost as shock tactics, of bits of information that Wil learns about the history of the Terrans that in some cases could almost tear the group apart. It is only Wil’s power that holds them together, his integrity, strength, courage, and sheer determination.
This series just keeps getting better and better, as the characters grow, as DuBoff develops the world they live in, giving The Reader more scope, so that you understand how things will fit together for the characters.
If you haven’t read this series, you have to, it is seriously brilliant, and is the modern-day version of classics such as ‘The Galaxy Primes’, by ‘Doc’ Smith, and is an absolute must read.
August 9, 2018
Not the best
I DNF the book. This was better written than many science fiction novels and while I expect that she will produce truly exceptional novels in the future, this series isn't. I know that I am unfairly comparing it to more mainstream stories. I just finished "The Tuscan Child" by Rhys Bowen and am writing a criticism of this genre not DuBoff's books.
Bowen has won awards for her books and made best seller lists. She seems splendid as a writer and person other than living in Arizona and N. California, both of which are competitive with Florida, Kansas and Texas.
Her novel is populated by characters dripping realness and a mystery that is not easily solved. It's a good book that isn't meant to challenge Doestoyevsky or Thomas Pynchon but is a solid, entertaining read.
This historical novel shouldn't outshine almost every one of the last 500 or so science fiction novels that I've read but it does. Mainstream novels don't get an honorable mention because some of the characters almost have depth, realistic interactions and plausible dialogue. They also don't get stars because action sequences are plausible and fit the plot as well as characters, circumstances, etc. Lastly, they don't get stars because a passable writing ability excuses a plot that is nonsensical, illogical or broken. These are the minimum expectations for a novel. There doesn't seem to be any such set of expectations for science fiction writing.
I don't know why science fiction has to be so bad but it is and it wasn't always so. There are the superstars who write as if a publisher expects skill and quality. There are writers developing their sea legs. Then there is the mass at the bottom, who are all bestsellers of one list of another and don't share a single Hugo Award in the bunch.
Historically, this wasn't the case. Jules Verne, Olaf Stapledon, Asimov, Silverberg, Frank Herbert and Phillip K Dick, Andy Weir, Michael Moorcock, Drake, E. Moon, Andre Norton, and others should be enough to establish some baseline writing standard. I've read american science fiction writers defending slavery, introducing openly racist memes in first chapters, arguing that women don't have the intellectual capacity to cast a vote, limiting female characters to very demeaning positions, and generally appealing to the basest values that an audience may hold dear. It takes the place apparently of at least attempting to publish a good book, from editing through research, from style to continuity. It seems that it works for sales, so I guess that does explain it.
Why bother to review a science fiction book, no matter how bad it is, if it can achieve a better than 4.0 rating by throwing in a gun support rant, a spirited defense of slavery or several chapters on the mental limitations of women or the dreaded "liberal". I'm more and more reluctant to admit that I have read science fiction.
I DNF the book. This was better written than many science fiction novels and while I expect that she will produce truly exceptional novels in the future, this series isn't. I know that I am unfairly comparing it to more mainstream stories. I just finished "The Tuscan Child" by Rhys Bowen and am writing a criticism of this genre not DuBoff's books.
Bowen has won awards for her books and made best seller lists. She seems splendid as a writer and person other than living in Arizona and N. California, both of which are competitive with Florida, Kansas and Texas.
Her novel is populated by characters dripping realness and a mystery that is not easily solved. It's a good book that isn't meant to challenge Doestoyevsky or Thomas Pynchon but is a solid, entertaining read.
This historical novel shouldn't outshine almost every one of the last 500 or so science fiction novels that I've read but it does. Mainstream novels don't get an honorable mention because some of the characters almost have depth, realistic interactions and plausible dialogue. They also don't get stars because action sequences are plausible and fit the plot as well as characters, circumstances, etc. Lastly, they don't get stars because a passable writing ability excuses a plot that is nonsensical, illogical or broken. These are the minimum expectations for a novel. There doesn't seem to be any such set of expectations for science fiction writing.
I don't know why science fiction has to be so bad but it is and it wasn't always so. There are the superstars who write as if a publisher expects skill and quality. There are writers developing their sea legs. Then there is the mass at the bottom, who are all bestsellers of one list of another and don't share a single Hugo Award in the bunch.
Historically, this wasn't the case. Jules Verne, Olaf Stapledon, Asimov, Silverberg, Frank Herbert and Phillip K Dick, Andy Weir, Michael Moorcock, Drake, E. Moon, Andre Norton, and others should be enough to establish some baseline writing standard. I've read american science fiction writers defending slavery, introducing openly racist memes in first chapters, arguing that women don't have the intellectual capacity to cast a vote, limiting female characters to very demeaning positions, and generally appealing to the basest values that an audience may hold dear. It takes the place apparently of at least attempting to publish a good book, from editing through research, from style to continuity. It seems that it works for sales, so I guess that does explain it.
Why bother to review a science fiction book, no matter how bad it is, if it can achieve a better than 4.0 rating by throwing in a gun support rant, a spirited defense of slavery or several chapters on the mental limitations of women or the dreaded "liberal". I'm more and more reluctant to admit that I have read science fiction.
March 8, 2017
Best of Four: Dynastic Space Opera
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: BOTH THIS BOOK AND THE ENTIRE SERIES... AS A GREAT DYNASTIC SPACE OPERA, ENJOYABLE TO READ...
With "Web of Truth", DuBoff has written her best "Cadicle" novel to date. FINALLY...the loose ends of divergent plot lines start to converge, and FINALLY, Wil (and readers!) begins to find the information he needs to understand his role in society...and does so in fine fashion.
DuBoff ties together storylines of a highly manipulated genetic engineering heritage, civil war, a ruling class holding on to power by changing history, a secondary class that is genetically altered, race envy or hatred and millennia-long hate.
The current protagonist (generations change as this epic continues), Wil, has discovered apparent truths that, if true, would destroy his understanding of history and his own role.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: BOTH THIS BOOK AND THE ENTIRE SERIES... AS A GREAT DYNASTIC SPACE OPERA, ENJOYABLE TO READ...
With "Web of Truth", DuBoff has written her best "Cadicle" novel to date. FINALLY...the loose ends of divergent plot lines start to converge, and FINALLY, Wil (and readers!) begins to find the information he needs to understand his role in society...and does so in fine fashion.
DuBoff ties together storylines of a highly manipulated genetic engineering heritage, civil war, a ruling class holding on to power by changing history, a secondary class that is genetically altered, race envy or hatred and millennia-long hate.
The current protagonist (generations change as this epic continues), Wil, has discovered apparent truths that, if true, would destroy his understanding of history and his own role.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
March 11, 2019
Loving the Series
I've read the first three books in this series and am going to review them together. This past year I've been immersed in military SF books, with complicated battles, politics, heavy science, violence, rough language, sex. I was ready for a break and DuBoff certainly gave it to me!
I'm interested in the character development and world building more than the strategy of the battles. This series is just right up my alley.
I have to admit this is probably considered a series written for teens and young adults. It's a lighter read, but complicated enough to hold the interest of this grandma. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I highly recommend it.
I've read the first three books in this series and am going to review them together. This past year I've been immersed in military SF books, with complicated battles, politics, heavy science, violence, rough language, sex. I was ready for a break and DuBoff certainly gave it to me!
I'm interested in the character development and world building more than the strategy of the battles. This series is just right up my alley.
I have to admit this is probably considered a series written for teens and young adults. It's a lighter read, but complicated enough to hold the interest of this grandma. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I highly recommend it.
November 23, 2021
Fantastic book! When I listened to the first three, I enjoyed them, but it didn't grab me as much as I wanted. However, those first three are really prequels laying the foundation of the universe. I knew that going in, but was completely blown away by this book.
Think Ender's Game meets Star Wars.
Clones. Genetic engineering. The force. Or, well telekenetic abilities. A war to fight and the orchestrated plan of the government to get every one where they're supposed to be.
Looking firward to the rest of the series.
Think Ender's Game meets Star Wars.
Clones. Genetic engineering. The force. Or, well telekenetic abilities. A war to fight and the orchestrated plan of the government to get every one where they're supposed to be.
Looking firward to the rest of the series.
April 6, 2018
Web of truth really holds up to its name as many secrets about Wil, Saera, the Bakzen, the Priesthood and the reason for the war are revealed. This book propels the story forward at a brisk pace. I enjoyed seeing where things are headed and as expected the book is well written and worthy of the series. I'm excited to see what Wil does next with all that he's learned.
Give the series a try, you won't be sorry.
Give the series a try, you won't be sorry.
July 29, 2017
Great Series Continued
An exciting read with interesting characters and a compelling plot. I see where the next volume is going but can't imagine where the series will move beyond that. Can't wait!
An exciting read with interesting characters and a compelling plot. I see where the next volume is going but can't imagine where the series will move beyond that. Can't wait!
March 1, 2020
Great characters, complex environment makes for a good story
The people involved in the plot line are described very well. The story proceeds at a good fast pace. I throughly enjoyed the various stories, plot and sub-stories and how they come together.
The people involved in the plot line are described very well. The story proceeds at a good fast pace. I throughly enjoyed the various stories, plot and sub-stories and how they come together.
December 12, 2021
Awesome Book
Another great story by A.K. DuBoff in this awesome series. The storyline is fast-paced and full of plot twist. I really like his characters and found them easy to identify with. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
Another great story by A.K. DuBoff in this awesome series. The storyline is fast-paced and full of plot twist. I really like his characters and found them easy to identify with. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
June 22, 2017
Loving this series! The characters draw you in, and make you feel like part of the story! The writing and dialog are awesome! Check this series out! You won't regret it!
July 25, 2018
Great
Smazing story. Intricate plot yet still easy enough to follow but still be alluring. Very much looking foreard yo the next book.
Smazing story. Intricate plot yet still easy enough to follow but still be alluring. Very much looking foreard yo the next book.
September 12, 2018
Just a continuation of the last book. OK, but doesn't make me want to read the next. Maybe I will soon.
August 9, 2021
Very cinematic with a nice twist.
March 3, 2017
Storyline keeps on growing twisting along
Good read storyline keeps on growing twisting along with the new information gained by the characters and historic information the get
Good read storyline keeps on growing twisting along with the new information gained by the characters and historic information the get
May 7, 2016
So, another interesting installment in the Cadicle series is equally as spell-binding as the previous books. Wil's still training but now he's leading a select group of trainees in their training to become his primary team of officers in the coming war. There's lots of weirdness going on in the background with the Bakzen, and also another mysterious group only hinted at in previous books. And we learn more about Saera's background. Plus, a wedding makes an interesting interlude of pomp and circumstance with a background for political intrigue.
The interwoven themes of dedication, purpose, deceit, manipulation, history, war, and love continue here as in previous parts of the series. Like the previous books, this one leaves the reader hanging a bit at the end because it's clear that Wil and Saera and the team are going to be neck deep in the coming conflict in the next book, as their time at the TSS headquarters deep in the moon is seemingly complete in this book.
I can't think of many criticisms here, as I did thoroughly enjoy the book. Like book 3, it has a few typos or editing errors, but not enough to be distracting to most readers. I would also like to see a more active role for the female lead in science fiction books (and a concomitant smaller focus on male dominated seemingly traditional themes of military - i.e. more equality) and I am left wanting more here, as well, as I often am with space opera, alas, but it is so very nice to read new (to me) female authors diving into the genre. I look forward to the next book in the series which I believe is coming out this year.
The interwoven themes of dedication, purpose, deceit, manipulation, history, war, and love continue here as in previous parts of the series. Like the previous books, this one leaves the reader hanging a bit at the end because it's clear that Wil and Saera and the team are going to be neck deep in the coming conflict in the next book, as their time at the TSS headquarters deep in the moon is seemingly complete in this book.
I can't think of many criticisms here, as I did thoroughly enjoy the book. Like book 3, it has a few typos or editing errors, but not enough to be distracting to most readers. I would also like to see a more active role for the female lead in science fiction books (and a concomitant smaller focus on male dominated seemingly traditional themes of military - i.e. more equality) and I am left wanting more here, as well, as I often am with space opera, alas, but it is so very nice to read new (to me) female authors diving into the genre. I look forward to the next book in the series which I believe is coming out this year.
March 2, 2016
Web of Truth focuses on relationships. Wil and Saeras relationship is front and center with their engagement and Searas immanent graduation, but renewed focus with old friends, family, and new beginnings are explored. Previously strained relationships are rekindled while politics and prophecy raise their heads.
While this book is lighter on action than the previous novels, it provides additional back story which helps us to empathize with the characters involved. The stress on Wil is ever present, but we see his human side as he takes time to be with his fiancé away from his duties at the station. Additionally, some of Saeras history is provided to give an understanding of how she became the confident woman she is.
The timeline in Web of Truth makes several small jumps. While it can be a little disconcerting at the beginning, it keeps the story going while keeping us grounded in reality. Wil doesn’t suddenly have a trained class of Primus elites, but we see their progression through short snippets.
Although the primary focus is on the Tarans, the Bakzan have kept busy. New weapons are wreaking havoc on the Jotun division, their slow advancement through Tararan space, and Haersens role with Tek and the empire are covered.
Disclaimer: I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. That being said, I’m really enjoying this series and I’m looking forward to the next book.
While this book is lighter on action than the previous novels, it provides additional back story which helps us to empathize with the characters involved. The stress on Wil is ever present, but we see his human side as he takes time to be with his fiancé away from his duties at the station. Additionally, some of Saeras history is provided to give an understanding of how she became the confident woman she is.
The timeline in Web of Truth makes several small jumps. While it can be a little disconcerting at the beginning, it keeps the story going while keeping us grounded in reality. Wil doesn’t suddenly have a trained class of Primus elites, but we see their progression through short snippets.
Although the primary focus is on the Tarans, the Bakzan have kept busy. New weapons are wreaking havoc on the Jotun division, their slow advancement through Tararan space, and Haersens role with Tek and the empire are covered.
Disclaimer: I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. That being said, I’m really enjoying this series and I’m looking forward to the next book.
March 1, 2016
I was given an advanced copy of this book for review as an independent reader. Web of Truth entices the reader to go deeper into the intrigue behind the war and the hidden relationship between the Bakzen and Tararia. The reader learns that the web that connects the Priesthood with Wil and all of his family's lives is very intricate; raising more questions about free will versus the manipulation of duty to a group that claims authority over others. It is hard to know for sure whether the Priesthood is just plain sinister or if there is some other hidden truth that explains what the war is really about at the deepest levels.
The pace is fast with concerning developments at Bakzen Headquarters that keep Haersen in the midst of the evolving plot to defeat Wil and the TSS. At the same time we are treated to the developing romantic relationship between Wil and Saera and we learn more about the Sietinen family and the strained relationships between Cris and his father.
DuBoff does an excellent job of continuing to develop very likable and intelligent characters while being true to the story and deepening the plot to keep me engaged. The questions that are raised as I read are compelling and not formula or trivial. The plot along with the fact that I care about the characters will keep me coming back for more!
The pace is fast with concerning developments at Bakzen Headquarters that keep Haersen in the midst of the evolving plot to defeat Wil and the TSS. At the same time we are treated to the developing romantic relationship between Wil and Saera and we learn more about the Sietinen family and the strained relationships between Cris and his father.
DuBoff does an excellent job of continuing to develop very likable and intelligent characters while being true to the story and deepening the plot to keep me engaged. The questions that are raised as I read are compelling and not formula or trivial. The plot along with the fact that I care about the characters will keep me coming back for more!
October 4, 2018
Bring on the war - it's getting closer and tension is building as the TSS tries to find a way to fight and win. The priesthood is keeping secrets, as is the head of the TSS, but Wil feels it's time to let everyone know that the war is real. As his relationship with Saera moves forward, he works towards choosing and training his captains as primus elites. Being around Wil increases their ESP ratings and the bonds between them strengthen during training. Wil and Saera formalize their relationship. Chris and Kate work at creating bonds with the peers in the ruling corporate oligarchies in hopes of bringing about real change after the war. The Aesir test Wil and appear to be on the same page as the priesthood - destroy the Bakzen. Where they came from is a mystery that we are slowly learning the truth of. But, the Bakzens' hatred of humanity is so strong that total annihilation is what they are seeking too.
This is my favorite book in the series thus far. Duboff's writing gets better with each book. The characters develop more depth, the technology becomes more integral to the story, and I like stories with extra sensory perception angles. The story expands our view of Chris' homeworld and the TSS bases and we even visit Earth, who is unaware of the TSS and the worlds of the Taaran Empire.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
This is my favorite book in the series thus far. Duboff's writing gets better with each book. The characters develop more depth, the technology becomes more integral to the story, and I like stories with extra sensory perception angles. The story expands our view of Chris' homeworld and the TSS bases and we even visit Earth, who is unaware of the TSS and the worlds of the Taaran Empire.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
March 24, 2016
Wil and Seara are preparing for their engagement and upcoming marriage while he trains selected men in the Primus Elite and Saera tests for Agent Class. In the meantime General Tek plans a takeover of the Bakzen military. TSS meanwhile needs better accommodations to build their new fleet of war ships. To add to their problems, the mysterious Aesir have their eyes on Wil, and may wish to test the Cadicle themselves; the final chapter deals with that meeting and Wil’s test.
Book #4 is slow due to the planned marriage and preparations for heightened training. Although there are small combat engagements and other incidents to keep the story moving, any heavy action is lacking in this one, except in small doses. However, this is the story that reveals so much the previous novels have left out, and Wil finally learns to truth about the Bakzen and the war, and his ultimate role in in the war with the Bakzen. It ties the whole backstory together, yet leaves room for more as the war progresses to a fulfillment. Readers will not want to miss Cadicle Book #4, or the next in line. Highly recommended.
Book #4 is slow due to the planned marriage and preparations for heightened training. Although there are small combat engagements and other incidents to keep the story moving, any heavy action is lacking in this one, except in small doses. However, this is the story that reveals so much the previous novels have left out, and Wil finally learns to truth about the Bakzen and the war, and his ultimate role in in the war with the Bakzen. It ties the whole backstory together, yet leaves room for more as the war progresses to a fulfillment. Readers will not want to miss Cadicle Book #4, or the next in line. Highly recommended.
June 10, 2016
Another Amazing Cadicle Book
This was another amazing book. The plot thickens, new information is discovered, new alliances are formed, and Wil will struggle to make decisions as ethics come up against survival. I can't wait for the next one!
This was another amazing book. The plot thickens, new information is discovered, new alliances are formed, and Wil will struggle to make decisions as ethics come up against survival. I can't wait for the next one!
May 3, 2016
Great quick read! Fast paced story.
Moving story with their interpersonal conflicts, loves and betrayal. An adventure, love story, action science fiction and various plots. Enjoyable.
Moving story with their interpersonal conflicts, loves and betrayal. An adventure, love story, action science fiction and various plots. Enjoyable.
August 22, 2019
The truth unravels
Will finally learns the truth hidden by the priesthood. His personal life story with love, marriage, family problems and continued preparation for war makes for an entertaining story.
Will finally learns the truth hidden by the priesthood. His personal life story with love, marriage, family problems and continued preparation for war makes for an entertaining story.
February 19, 2016
Gripping reading
Really enjoyable fourth book in this series. Worth reading all in series. This book especially important as it brings together several themes
Really enjoyable fourth book in this series. Worth reading all in series. This book especially important as it brings together several themes
March 1, 2016
Nice read
Another nice read in the series. Not sure why I have to have 20 words in here. Kinda moronic of Amazon if you ask me. Still, this was a solid book.
Another nice read in the series. Not sure why I have to have 20 words in here. Kinda moronic of Amazon if you ask me. Still, this was a solid book.
March 11, 2016
It ended too quickly!
July 28, 2016
Good series
A very nice book to read A little drawn out but nonetheless a good read. I recommend it to all sci-fi readers.
A very nice book to read A little drawn out but nonetheless a good read. I recommend it to all sci-fi readers.
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