When Malcolm Graves finds himself in the clutches of the Titanborn, his plan to take Kale Trass down hits a wall. With the only family he has left threatened, he’s forced back into the service of another employer, only this time it’s not a corporation giving the orders. The future of the solar system hangs in the balance as Malcolm becomes the personal Collector for the Children of Titan.
The loss of a close friend has Kale rattled as the second stage in his plan to completely sever from Earth begins. Impossible missions, ruthless enemies, traitors in his midst—it will take everything in Kale’s power to keep the fight going. Maybe enough to break him… if he doesn’t break Sol first.
Will Titan finally gain its independence? Or has all the death and destruction been for nothing?
Find out in the explosive fourth installment of the Children of Titan Series!
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Rhett Bruno grew up in Hauppauge, New York, and studied at the Syracuse University School of Architecture where he graduated cum laude.
He has been writing since he can remember, scribbling down what he thought were epic short stories when he was young to show to his parents. When he reached high school he decided to take that a step further and write the “Isinda Trilogy”. After the encouragement of his favorite English teacher he decided to self-publish the “Isinda Trilogy” so that the people closest to him could enjoy his early work.
While studying architecture Rhett continued to write as much as he could, but finding the time during the brutal curriculum proved difficult. It wasn’t until he was a senior that he decided to finally pursue his passion for Science Fiction. After rededicating himself to reading works of the Science Fiction author’s he always loved, (Frank Herbert, Timothy Zahn, Heinlein, etc.) he began writing “The Circuit: Executor Rising”, The first part of what he hopes will be a successful Adult Science Fiction Series.
Since then Rhett has been hired by an Architecture firm in Mount Kisco, NY. But that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to work on “The Circuit” and all of the other stories bouncing around in his head. He is also currently studying at the New School to earn a Certificate in Screenwriting in the hopes of one day writing for TV or Video Games.
Titan's Fury By: Rhett C. Bruno Narrated by: R.C. Bray This book is certainly my favorite of the series! Exciting, thrills, sad, unpredictable, action packed, with excellent world building, wonderful characters, terrific imagination and dialogue! Wow, that ending! Will miss this series if this is the last book. Excellent narration too!
In this 4th and Final chapter of the Children of Titan story, we see a fundamental shift in the characters that we have followed throughout this series. Kale Trass, having succeeded where others could not, and driven Pervenio Corp from Titan is not satisfied with this victory, and wants more, whatever the cost, even if this means his humanity and the love of those closest to him. At the same time, the Collector, who has spent his life doing things that he is not proud of, Malcolm Graves, although not exactly repentant for his past, now realises the mistakes he has made, especially with Aria. He only wants to make up for these mistakes, and make sure that his Daughter is safe, so that he can move off into quiet retirement. The different contrast of how the two have changed, how Malcolm has come to realise the importance of Family, especially after all that has happened not just with Aria, but also, with Zhaff, is a stunning contrast to how Kale has totally lost his way in light of the death of Cora, and the perceived betrayals of others. Bruno’s character work in this book, and in this series as a whole has been exceptional. The overall development of both Kale’s and Malcolm’s characters (as well as the cast of other Major Characters, Rin, Aria, Rhyla, Pervenio, Sodervall, and Zhaff) from the very first book, through to this final chapter is not just outstanding writing, but shows true expertise in understanding of the emotional states of his characters and how to explain and explore them with the written word. As well as the outstanding Character work, the other extraordinary aspect of Bruno’s work is his world building, from the clouds of Titan, to the rooftops of Mars, to the flight decks and cargo holds of some exceptionally well-designed spacecraft, each site has been described with graphic detail, allowing you to feel like you are really there in the room with the characters, feeling the bite of Titan, or the shake of the ships engines. It is this part of Bruno’s writing that really makes him a standout, creating a powerful backdrop for his Characters to work In Titan’s Fury everything comes to a head, The Children continue with their plan of stealing the Venta engine, using Malcom and his Collector abilities to liberate necessary parts and plans for the engine, and Basaam Venta to put it all together. In the meantime, Kale whips the rest of the Titanborn into a frenzy to build a fleet of ships to take on the ships that are coming from Earth to wipe out Titan and take it back from the Children of Titan. Malcolm in the meantime has a single agenda, to save Aria at any cost, even if this means his own life. So with everyone heading into each other at full steam, and nobody willing to blink, how will this end up? This final book is a bit different in that there is a lot more introspection from all the main Characters, and we get to learn of some very interesting relationships and linkages between them, and how these relationships have impacted on the course of history, not just in the past, but in the present also. Bruno has gone to a lot of trouble to tie up loose ends, close of various storylines that were left open from the first 3 books so that the readers are not left wondering, and as such, this is a very clever, well written final book. Without any spoilers at all, the ending is brilliant, for once, I have not been left disappointed by a Sci-Fi Saga that I have become completely engaged in, instead being happy with how it was wrapped up. Bruno has written a powerful and gripping story that anyone who is a fan of Mil Sci-Fi, a good Thriller, Action/Adventure will be totally enthralled until the very last pages. This is a series not to be missed, and this final book is not just a fitting end, it is a spectacular ending.
Absolutely gripping! What an utterly fascinating series! The first book was written from one person's perspective, and the majority of the second was from the opposing side. In my review of the second book I wrote: 'How can you want someone to win, when you want both sides to win?' How indeed, our dilemma continues! The third book contained a great clash between the opposing sides, again with out sympathies being split. Of course we care for the Titanborn, who have suffered greatly and we want them to win. But then comes Malcolm, just wanting his daughter to survive, and so of course we want that to happen! This book takes the conflict one stage further, although it starts with Zhaff's current situation, which I think is rather intriguing. Then straight on to the action, twists and turns, and moments where I stared shocked and aghast at my kindle. Now, you will not get any spoilers from me, but as this book progresses you may find your sympathies lie more with one side than the other, of this terrible and difficult conflict. Wow. What a terrific tale. I cannot imagine anyone who likes scifi not loving this series!
Titan’s Fury strays far from its roots of warrior-judges dealing out their brand of justice in a grimdark corporatocracy. Fully embracing epic space opera, nothing less than the fate of humanity is at stake. Despite the odds, a reluctant, past-his-prime, and mentally-ill Malcolm Graves is at the center of every pivotal event. Meanwhile, the author finally reveals his plans for Kale, and I must respectfully applaud the results.
The term tiger kidnapping describes how kidnappers coerce another to commit a crime, but is better known by the trope I Have Your Wife. I’m not a fan of these scenarios, as often they lead to unrealistic standoffs that strain credulity. In this novel, our hero is going to operate for Titan. What’s frustrating is that he’s coerced over and over; with repeated arguments, physical abuse, and verbal escalations that always result in maintaining the status quo. It’s a waste of page count and makes Malcolm look incompetent. Yet simultaneously, our PTSD-suffering hero is at the heart of every critical event and his unique skills shape the course of humanity. The writer has twisted himself into knots trying to force the story direction and it shows in terrible characterization.
Surprisingly though, I retract my previous complaints about Kale. He’s a mere secondary viewpoint. His subplot is nowhere as interesting as Malcolm’s. But his arc is a triumph. I’ve criticized Kale as a terrible, childish leader. In-universe, characters remark on his clever subterfuge but as a reader, it’s always come across as the one-eye man fooling the blind. This novel though, redeems the author’s focus and Kale develops into something special.
With the shift in focus to bigger stakes, I lament the loss of smaller themes. Corporations are actively antagonistic, rather than destroying society through the cold-hearted pursuit of profit. Disease, low-gravity weakness, and racism are overlooked. Rather, Titan’s Fury is the third act of the Titanborn space opera. It builds on the momentum of Titan’s Rise and provides us plenty of Malcolm’s dry cynical narrative while hiding a few entertaining surprises for the end.
"All that's ever mattered is what people believe." This entire Children of Titan series has been a total delight with Titan's Fury completing the story with a tremendous conclusion just one year after everything first began to spin out of control with the explosion in New London on the 300th anniversary of M.Day. These books have delivered the amazing and heart rending tale of the plight of the Ringers, the illnesses and exploitation brought on them by Earthers and the attempts to take back their freedom. They've told of unlikely friendship and the shame of illegitimacy, and, especially of Malcolm Graves 'the finest Collector there ever was', his lost daughter, and his boss's son who became his partner, and of a young thief who reluctantly took on the aspect of a king. Excellent characterisation, the perfect balance between action and story, a visual and atmospheric writing which places the reader right there with the happenings and a great interwoven story underlying it all. It has been a brilliant journey since the very first book, Titanborn (or the even earlier, The Collector, in which we first meet Graves) and the characters have grown and changed as we travelled with them. A fabulous ending to a superb series.
More, I believe, will be coming set in the same universe but a little later in time. Good news for those, like me, who are somewhat addicted to the writings of Mr.Rhett Bruno. For now I will content myself with reliving this story by listening to the audiobook. This book, like it's predecessors, is highly recommended to all who enjoy S.F., and thrillers, rattling good stories, and, generally, well developed characters reacting under pressure
4-ish stars for the book and 5+ stars for the series (which apparently is NOT over he added with glee)! Please don't misunderstand me: "Titan's Fury" is an awesome book. However, after doing little else during these days of COVID-19 isolation other than reading this series, you'll forgive me if I found the outcome a bit predictable. The presence as well of more than a few sloppy editing mistakes (mostly missing words or overlooked homophones) were bothersome as well, particularly as the series up to now has been outstandingly presented!
Having said all that, I'm not sure what else RC.Bruno could have delivered. Like it was said time and again about Kale's "Heart of Darkness"-like descent into murderous rage, this was where we were heading anyway unless someone stopped it all. And it couldn't be stopped. This is the true strength of this penultimate chapter, namely, the changes each and every character must face as the curtain rises on final act of the show they've been staging must now be presented. No one is spared, not Kale, not Malcolm, you name it.
MOST IMPORTANTLY to anyone out there still reading this: I loved these four books. Not since Scalzi's 'Old Man's War' books has a scifi adventure so thrilled me with its setting, its world-building and the characters involved. I've said it before and I'll say it again: these books had all the positives of the best the 'Dune' series ever offered! Now I hope that book 5 continues that trend because I've finally taken a few hours off reading to rest my eyes!
I like this crusty ol collector who has developed a sense for doing the right thing. These books have been a great experience, of jumping from side to side, trying to figure out the good guys from the bad, and finally coming to a conclusion that it's an ongoing struggle for both sides. Each side has it's share of corruption and corrupted minds, but in the middle we see Malcolm Graves standing out as the one that truly shines. This is a non-stop action, sci-fi thriller that gets you involved with it's characters and their personal struggles to keep humanity human, three hundred years into our future.
You can probably guess that since I have read the previous books in this series, I probably have been enjoying Rhett Bruno's series, Children of Titan. Book four Titan's Fury is by far the most dramatic and surprising. The characters became very real when family lives are on the line. Bruno does an awesome job of putting you the characters shoes even when you might not make, or be able to make, the same decisions that they do. How far will you go to make sure your Revolution succeeds?
This is a wonderful ending and very fitting to what has been a great saga across the solar system. I was impressed how Bruno dealt with the different factions and characters and how they have evolved along with their opinions and dreams. My fav is still Malcolm as i dont think since Clint Eastwood have i met such a gritty believable portrayal of well worn and life. Hoping the next book does as well and i will be very happy.
A fitting end to the Titan Born series. The characters are well written and keep you struggling between identifying with them and wanting to slap them for their stubbornness and stupidity and the plot will keep you turning pages.
This book was a good study of human nature and how people can lash out when hurt.
I love this series. Fairly predictable story arcs and cliched characters, but I love Bruno's futuristic noir style of writing with his punching up themes and cyberpunk grit. If he were to enhance his stories with a bit more depth, complexity and unpredictability - to me, he would be a 5 star writer.
I rarely write reviews but after 4 books and enjoying the series until 3/4’s of this book I had to say something. Like Game of Thrones Kale turned into a monster within the blink of an eye.
The transformation of Kale from a reluctant King to a Tyrant King was done a) off page when he apparently told Aria how Orson really died b) within one chapter. So disappointing for a well formed character and came out of nowhere. Even Rin couldn’t believe it. I’m not saying Kale couldn’t have been the catalyst for the books ending but it happened so fast it begged belief. And then at the very end, he switched his character AGAIN. Such a disappointment for a character so well developed that it ruined the book and the series for me.
Although the story was well written I still got confused on numerous occasions with jumping back and forth between characters. It was a great story line with interesting characters. I still could understand how life could exist on earth after a meteor hits it.
Another amazing story in the Children of Titan Saga. Not sure if I love this more than the expanse (different author i know). Malcolm Graves is an awesome character and portrayed by R. C Bray exquisitely. R.C Bray is Malcolm Graves.
What a great conclusion to the Titan Born series. When everything seems to be descending into chaos, Rhett crafts a series of actions which give hope for the future. Loved the whole series.
Surprise!!!! The author added one more to the series... Titan's Legacy
Whoa! What a ride! I don't normally leave reviews for books and music because everyone's tastes are different. But, this series has been excellent. I think if you enjoy Sci-Fi you'll enjoy this series.
What a great conclusion to the Titan Born series. When everything seems to be descending into chaos, Rhett crafts a series of actions which give hope for the future. Loved the whole series.
As usual old Malcolm gets himself into a lot of trouble & finds an answer hatred drives you onwards family makes you survive excellent series got everything
This is a wonderful ending and very fitting to what has been a great saga across the solar system. I was impressed how Bruno dealt with the different factions and characters and how they have evolved along with their opinions and dreams. My fav is still Malcolm as i dont think since Clint Eastwood have i met such a gritty believable portrayal of well worn, tiredness, gruff result of life and Bray just exceeds himself with this voice along.
The Children of Titan series is one of my favorites this year! Fantastic story and great narration! So sad to see this series end, but I'm excited to see what Rhett C. Bruno brings us next! And I hope he keeps R.C. Bray for the next project. Bray is the best!