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Renegade Star #11
Renegade Descent
The Celestial War has arrived.
Captain Hughes and his team of rebels have created a shaky alliance with the same government that sought to end them, but even that might not be enough.
In order to combat the Celestial threat, Jace will need to convince the Sarkonian Emperor to not only join his cause but lend him the resources he needs to overpower the enemy.
The battle for tomorrow will take more than any single empire can manage.
Each side will have to learn to work together if they ever hope to overcome their shared enemy, but allies are not easily made from enemies, and not everyone will be as eager to stand side-by-side.
With allies like the Union and the Sarkonians, who needs enemies?
Experience the continuation of this sprawling galactic tale in the eleventh entry in the Renegade Star series.
If you’re a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you’ll love this space opera epic.
Captain Hughes and his team of rebels have created a shaky alliance with the same government that sought to end them, but even that might not be enough.
In order to combat the Celestial threat, Jace will need to convince the Sarkonian Emperor to not only join his cause but lend him the resources he needs to overpower the enemy.
The battle for tomorrow will take more than any single empire can manage.
Each side will have to learn to work together if they ever hope to overcome their shared enemy, but allies are not easily made from enemies, and not everyone will be as eager to stand side-by-side.
With allies like the Union and the Sarkonians, who needs enemies?
Experience the continuation of this sprawling galactic tale in the eleventh entry in the Renegade Star series.
If you’re a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you’ll love this space opera epic.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2019
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June 10, 2024
· Book 1: Renegade Star ★★★★
· Book 2: Renegade Atlas ★★★★
· Book 3: Renegade Moon ★★★★
· Book 4: Renegade Lost ★★★★
· Book 5: Renegade Fleet ★★★★
· Book 6: Renegade Earth ★★★★
· Book 7: Renegade Dawn★★★★
· Book 8: Renegade Children ★★★★
· Book 9: Renegade Union ★★★★
· Book 10: Renegade Empire ★★★★
· Book 12: Renegade Rising ★★★★
· Book 13: Renegade Alliance ★★★★
· Book 14: Renegade Evolution ★★★★
· Book 15: Renegade War ★★★★
· Book 16: Renegade Peace ★★★★
· Book 2: Renegade Atlas ★★★★
· Book 3: Renegade Moon ★★★★
· Book 4: Renegade Lost ★★★★
· Book 5: Renegade Fleet ★★★★
· Book 6: Renegade Earth ★★★★
· Book 7: Renegade Dawn★★★★
· Book 8: Renegade Children ★★★★
· Book 9: Renegade Union ★★★★
· Book 10: Renegade Empire ★★★★
· Book 12: Renegade Rising ★★★★
· Book 13: Renegade Alliance ★★★★
· Book 14: Renegade Evolution ★★★★
· Book 15: Renegade War ★★★★
· Book 16: Renegade Peace ★★★★
August 1, 2019
“Today, we’re citizens of three different empires—but tomorrow, we fight as
one.”
“Resilient and strong, unwavering and unwilling to fail.” This book by Chaney-an exceptional storyteller-is very enjoyable, action packed and fun. The plot thickens and the dialogue is mesmerizing, witty, sarcastic and humourous, in spite of the nerve wrecking situations and with an imminent and most important war in the galaxy looming ahead, the fear of a complete extinction of humanity. I got so caught up with the story, I didn’t realize I was at the end till the last page, and didn’t want it to end! Looking forward to reading Renegade Rising #12!
one.”
“Resilient and strong, unwavering and unwilling to fail.” This book by Chaney-an exceptional storyteller-is very enjoyable, action packed and fun. The plot thickens and the dialogue is mesmerizing, witty, sarcastic and humourous, in spite of the nerve wrecking situations and with an imminent and most important war in the galaxy looming ahead, the fear of a complete extinction of humanity. I got so caught up with the story, I didn’t realize I was at the end till the last page, and didn’t want it to end! Looking forward to reading Renegade Rising #12!
April 13, 2020
This was a fun series! It was so amazing that I blasted through the series and forgot to write individual reviews. I'll be posting a review of the entire series on the page for book one, but I didn't want to keep my enthusiasm to myself. So, I’m sharing this ringing endorsement of the series, here, on the individual book pages. They were all epic in their own right, though there were times I thought I might have a heart attack during the action scenes! And can we talk about how awesome the narrator was? Wow, just wow! Overall, this series was a fun read and I was able to gloss over the near-death experiences!
My full review for this series doesn't fit, so read it here: https://jrhandley.com/2020/04/10/book...
My Overall Thoughts:
Okay, let’s get into the weeds on this one! I’ve organized my overall assessment by putting the stuff I didn’t like first so we can end on a high note. I also want to be clear that I really loved this series overall, it’s why I plowed through the audiobooks so quickly that I had to write a series review instead of an individual one for each of the six novels that make up The Renegade Star Series.
Alright, let’s rip off the band-aide and dive in. There were many parts that I wasn’t thrilled with in this series. First, the lack of details about the world was disheartening. I’m a guy who prefers all of the details, and I wasn’t given that in this series. This is a different type of book than I usually read, more pulp than anything, so some of that can generally be addressed by the fact that I’m not his ideal audience. However, I wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention that this was something I didn’t particularly like.
Another issue with the books was the profanity. I’m aware that the books description out a warning about the crude language. That normally bothers me, however, when you’re hooked on the fast-paced story, you want to listen every chance you get. I couldn’t do that if my kids were around, so this is more of an annoyance than anything because I went in with eyes wide open. Again, it wasn’t the profanity itself so much as the way that limited my ability to listen to the audiobooks. Luckily, this book is in the Kindle Unlimited program, and you can read it for free if you hit a patch where your rug rats won’t give you room to breathe.
I chose this book because the covers and the premise sounded entertaining, and I wasn’t disappointed. However, this book was very much a pulp novel and didn’t give me a lot to sink my teeth into. As many of you know, I’m the kind of reader that wants all the details in the novels I read. Some of this is just my own oddities, but I really like the little descriptions of the world that flush it out for me. I don’t just want to know that the character fired a blaster, I want the make and model. Again, some of this is just my preference, so this lack of detail was annoying, but not so much that I couldn’t keep reading because I obviously blazed through the series.
Another minor announcement I had was the lack of proper naval terminology. The main character calls the bulkheads walls and calls the decks a floor. I grew up in a Navy town, so hearing vessels using proper terminology always catches my attention. However, these traditions could change in the future, so this is really just nitpicking for the sake of my review.
My one major complaint about the story, aside from like details, was the character’s lack of reaction to killing. I’ve been in situations where you were required in someone else’s life, thank you Iraq, and there is always an emotional response to the action. I did not feel like the main character, Jace Hughes, ever felt remorse for the people he killed. It was just the thing he did, and then he’s callously shrugged it off. The combat veteran, this bugs me, but I’m sure most readers would never notice this.
Alright, now let’s talk about the happy things! One of the things that I liked about the series was the way characters grew as the story developed across the 13 novels. This is an area where the author grew as a creator, and it showed. I can’t really say anything else about the specific category because that would give spoilers, but trust me, it’s worth waiting for the big reveal later in the series.
Another area that struck me with this series was the audio narration. I loved this audiobook, Luke Daniels gave one of his trademarked top-notch performances. My only complaint in this arena was the way the main character socked on hard candy. However, this was more about the author’s characterization and how it translated to audiobooks, but it was about Luke’s performance. However, if especially noticeable in the morning and audiobook format. Despite that one minor complaint, this audiobook was a rollicking good adventure! Seriously, if you weren’t already hooked on Luke, this book would get you there! This was one of the many areas where this series really shined for me.
What did shine was the amazing premise of this book series. This definitely hit on all of the tropes that I love about science fiction, but not in a way that felt derivative. He carried it out in a way that somehow became uniquely his own thing. I found shades of the short-lived Firefly television show and the anime Outlaw Star that inspired it. There was also a Star Wars meets Indiana Jones element to this series, which kept you glued to the edge of your seat, waiting to see what happens next. Oh, and some of the reviewers called the series a mash-up of Andromeda and Battlestar Galactica. I agreed with them, though I didn’t see it at first. Once I read the review, the comparison was obvious!
If I haven’t said it enough, I REALLY loved the basic premise of this series. The concept of a grand adventure, trying to solve the mysteries of the universe, struck the right chord for me. It was very much. The Da Vinci Code in space, which I really liked. The fact that it was written in first person made you much more connected to the adventure, which I really appreciated. All of this combined, and you end up with a series of books that are a lot of fun to read. Seriously, it’s pulpy popcorn comfort food. Except you won’t regret eating it, because it’s calorie-free.
One of the overarching themes of the series that I enjoyed was the classic story of good versus evil. This was your typical David versus Goliath story except you had blaster since the slingshots. While the main character wasn’t quite the everyman, he was close enough that you ended up rooting for him and cheering as the bad guys get taken down a peg or two. There’s a Union officer whose face you want to smash in, but luckily Jace wants to do the same thing, and so you get a vicarious thrill of living for him. Isn’t that why we read fiction in the first place?
Oh, and I really loved the way Chaney explained his science of faster than light travel (FTL). It had just the right amount of Handwavium to keep me happy. Because of the structure of the story, he never felt let down by the lack of a more detailed explanation of how the science works. Instead, you have a character who doesn’t know and so can’t tell you. This is one of the beauties of the first-person narration done right!
Finally, I thoroughly enjoyed the more direct language that the author chose to use. It had a very Tom Clancy-esq vibe with simple words that avoided the tendency towards a pretentious use of big words, whether they were needed or not. It made it possible for Luke Daniels to give the stellar performance that he did with his narration, which I obviously loved. I know this style of writing isn’t for everyone, but it was something that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I wish I could gush more about the series, but I can’t think of ways to do this justice without giving spoilers. So… have I hinted that I enjoyed this universe yet? Good, I want it to be obvious! So, to wrap this bad boy up, I loved this series. Each one of these novels was at least 75,000 words long, about what you expect from the genre. Despite the length, each book felt like a quick read. If you didn’t know how long each novel was, you could almost imagine them as short stories. This is because they were so engrossing that the reader loses track of time while they temporarily live in the story. The author definitely made me want more from this universe, and I’ll definitely be reading the follow-on series that are already available.
In conclusion, I was hooked from the first page/minute! JN Chaney wove the action into this fun space opera romp that made me lose track of time. Basically, he had me hooked from the beginning and kept it going throughout the whole series. These are books that I would happily recommend, and an author I will definitely read again. While I don’t see myself diving more into the pulp side of the house, I don’t regret swimming in this pool of awesomesauce! Buy these novels! But hey, it’s easy to spend someone else’s money! I give these books a 5 out of 5 grenades!
My full review for this series doesn't fit, so read it here: https://jrhandley.com/2020/04/10/book...
My Overall Thoughts:
Okay, let’s get into the weeds on this one! I’ve organized my overall assessment by putting the stuff I didn’t like first so we can end on a high note. I also want to be clear that I really loved this series overall, it’s why I plowed through the audiobooks so quickly that I had to write a series review instead of an individual one for each of the six novels that make up The Renegade Star Series.
Alright, let’s rip off the band-aide and dive in. There were many parts that I wasn’t thrilled with in this series. First, the lack of details about the world was disheartening. I’m a guy who prefers all of the details, and I wasn’t given that in this series. This is a different type of book than I usually read, more pulp than anything, so some of that can generally be addressed by the fact that I’m not his ideal audience. However, I wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention that this was something I didn’t particularly like.
Another issue with the books was the profanity. I’m aware that the books description out a warning about the crude language. That normally bothers me, however, when you’re hooked on the fast-paced story, you want to listen every chance you get. I couldn’t do that if my kids were around, so this is more of an annoyance than anything because I went in with eyes wide open. Again, it wasn’t the profanity itself so much as the way that limited my ability to listen to the audiobooks. Luckily, this book is in the Kindle Unlimited program, and you can read it for free if you hit a patch where your rug rats won’t give you room to breathe.
I chose this book because the covers and the premise sounded entertaining, and I wasn’t disappointed. However, this book was very much a pulp novel and didn’t give me a lot to sink my teeth into. As many of you know, I’m the kind of reader that wants all the details in the novels I read. Some of this is just my own oddities, but I really like the little descriptions of the world that flush it out for me. I don’t just want to know that the character fired a blaster, I want the make and model. Again, some of this is just my preference, so this lack of detail was annoying, but not so much that I couldn’t keep reading because I obviously blazed through the series.
Another minor announcement I had was the lack of proper naval terminology. The main character calls the bulkheads walls and calls the decks a floor. I grew up in a Navy town, so hearing vessels using proper terminology always catches my attention. However, these traditions could change in the future, so this is really just nitpicking for the sake of my review.
My one major complaint about the story, aside from like details, was the character’s lack of reaction to killing. I’ve been in situations where you were required in someone else’s life, thank you Iraq, and there is always an emotional response to the action. I did not feel like the main character, Jace Hughes, ever felt remorse for the people he killed. It was just the thing he did, and then he’s callously shrugged it off. The combat veteran, this bugs me, but I’m sure most readers would never notice this.
Alright, now let’s talk about the happy things! One of the things that I liked about the series was the way characters grew as the story developed across the 13 novels. This is an area where the author grew as a creator, and it showed. I can’t really say anything else about the specific category because that would give spoilers, but trust me, it’s worth waiting for the big reveal later in the series.
Another area that struck me with this series was the audio narration. I loved this audiobook, Luke Daniels gave one of his trademarked top-notch performances. My only complaint in this arena was the way the main character socked on hard candy. However, this was more about the author’s characterization and how it translated to audiobooks, but it was about Luke’s performance. However, if especially noticeable in the morning and audiobook format. Despite that one minor complaint, this audiobook was a rollicking good adventure! Seriously, if you weren’t already hooked on Luke, this book would get you there! This was one of the many areas where this series really shined for me.
What did shine was the amazing premise of this book series. This definitely hit on all of the tropes that I love about science fiction, but not in a way that felt derivative. He carried it out in a way that somehow became uniquely his own thing. I found shades of the short-lived Firefly television show and the anime Outlaw Star that inspired it. There was also a Star Wars meets Indiana Jones element to this series, which kept you glued to the edge of your seat, waiting to see what happens next. Oh, and some of the reviewers called the series a mash-up of Andromeda and Battlestar Galactica. I agreed with them, though I didn’t see it at first. Once I read the review, the comparison was obvious!
If I haven’t said it enough, I REALLY loved the basic premise of this series. The concept of a grand adventure, trying to solve the mysteries of the universe, struck the right chord for me. It was very much. The Da Vinci Code in space, which I really liked. The fact that it was written in first person made you much more connected to the adventure, which I really appreciated. All of this combined, and you end up with a series of books that are a lot of fun to read. Seriously, it’s pulpy popcorn comfort food. Except you won’t regret eating it, because it’s calorie-free.
One of the overarching themes of the series that I enjoyed was the classic story of good versus evil. This was your typical David versus Goliath story except you had blaster since the slingshots. While the main character wasn’t quite the everyman, he was close enough that you ended up rooting for him and cheering as the bad guys get taken down a peg or two. There’s a Union officer whose face you want to smash in, but luckily Jace wants to do the same thing, and so you get a vicarious thrill of living for him. Isn’t that why we read fiction in the first place?
Oh, and I really loved the way Chaney explained his science of faster than light travel (FTL). It had just the right amount of Handwavium to keep me happy. Because of the structure of the story, he never felt let down by the lack of a more detailed explanation of how the science works. Instead, you have a character who doesn’t know and so can’t tell you. This is one of the beauties of the first-person narration done right!
Finally, I thoroughly enjoyed the more direct language that the author chose to use. It had a very Tom Clancy-esq vibe with simple words that avoided the tendency towards a pretentious use of big words, whether they were needed or not. It made it possible for Luke Daniels to give the stellar performance that he did with his narration, which I obviously loved. I know this style of writing isn’t for everyone, but it was something that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I wish I could gush more about the series, but I can’t think of ways to do this justice without giving spoilers. So… have I hinted that I enjoyed this universe yet? Good, I want it to be obvious! So, to wrap this bad boy up, I loved this series. Each one of these novels was at least 75,000 words long, about what you expect from the genre. Despite the length, each book felt like a quick read. If you didn’t know how long each novel was, you could almost imagine them as short stories. This is because they were so engrossing that the reader loses track of time while they temporarily live in the story. The author definitely made me want more from this universe, and I’ll definitely be reading the follow-on series that are already available.
In conclusion, I was hooked from the first page/minute! JN Chaney wove the action into this fun space opera romp that made me lose track of time. Basically, he had me hooked from the beginning and kept it going throughout the whole series. These are books that I would happily recommend, and an author I will definitely read again. While I don’t see myself diving more into the pulp side of the house, I don’t regret swimming in this pool of awesomesauce! Buy these novels! But hey, it’s easy to spend someone else’s money! I give these books a 5 out of 5 grenades!
June 20, 2019
Interlude.
Every now and again in this series we seem to have an interlude where nothing much happens. Renegade Descent is one of those books. Jace has to forge an alliance with the Union and the Empire with little help from Vice Admiral Vick of the Union. I get the feeling that Vick, in particular, has greedy eyes on Earth and her secrets. Jace doesn’t trust him either. Interlude or not you will still find lots of action and cheer Jace on as he weaves his way through the political waves crashing over him. They know where Titan has crashed in the other galaxy but there is no signal from Athena. The only thing they can do is go back and look for her!
Every now and again in this series we seem to have an interlude where nothing much happens. Renegade Descent is one of those books. Jace has to forge an alliance with the Union and the Empire with little help from Vice Admiral Vick of the Union. I get the feeling that Vick, in particular, has greedy eyes on Earth and her secrets. Jace doesn’t trust him either. Interlude or not you will still find lots of action and cheer Jace on as he weaves his way through the political waves crashing over him. They know where Titan has crashed in the other galaxy but there is no signal from Athena. The only thing they can do is go back and look for her!
June 18, 2019
Renegade Descent. J.N. Chaney
Once sworn enemies, the Union, Sarkanoians and Transients have joined forces to fight the Celestials, their enemy who is intent on only the complete destruction and alienation of all other species in the universe. They are a force to be reckoned with. Until recently, indestructible. This is an extremely fast paced action packed read from start to finish. Enjoyed immensely!
Once sworn enemies, the Union, Sarkanoians and Transients have joined forces to fight the Celestials, their enemy who is intent on only the complete destruction and alienation of all other species in the universe. They are a force to be reckoned with. Until recently, indestructible. This is an extremely fast paced action packed read from start to finish. Enjoyed immensely!
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December 24, 2019Another great book in the series.
Same review as before.
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Quick, easy, fun read.
It’s like a young Han Solo (Star Wars) or Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly/Serenity). Great fun.
I wish there were not so many swear words throughout the book. While not necessarily gratuitous, definitely over the top excessive and unnecessary.
Same review as before.
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Quick, easy, fun read.
It’s like a young Han Solo (Star Wars) or Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly/Serenity). Great fun.
I wish there were not so many swear words throughout the book. While not necessarily gratuitous, definitely over the top excessive and unnecessary.
June 16, 2019
Renegade Descent
JN Chaney brings us another great addition to the Renegade Star series. I don’t know how this author keeps producing quality, fast paced stories but I look forward to each one. Ready for the next installment.
JN Chaney brings us another great addition to the Renegade Star series. I don’t know how this author keeps producing quality, fast paced stories but I look forward to each one. Ready for the next installment.
July 11, 2023
Ok
The Celestial defeat on their home planet was a bit unbelievable. They are far more advanced than the humans, weapons technology beyond belief, genetically modified to phase through most solid matter, and yet the humans and their sticks managed to conquer their planet? Chaney created a god-like alien, as a result, he greatly reduced the head count of Celestial to just a handful, otherwise the humans would have be wiped out within minutes of the invasion.
This seems to be a running theme in all of these Renegade Universe books. Hype up the baddie to be unstoppable, only to have the hero win by sheer dumb luck. This troupe is used so often in this series, that i effectively stop caring about how powerful an adversary might be compared to the protagonist. Once the two meets up for the final fight, its over in a page or two, and we move on.
Still a fun read, but Expanse series this is not.
The Celestial defeat on their home planet was a bit unbelievable. They are far more advanced than the humans, weapons technology beyond belief, genetically modified to phase through most solid matter, and yet the humans and their sticks managed to conquer their planet? Chaney created a god-like alien, as a result, he greatly reduced the head count of Celestial to just a handful, otherwise the humans would have be wiped out within minutes of the invasion.
This seems to be a running theme in all of these Renegade Universe books. Hype up the baddie to be unstoppable, only to have the hero win by sheer dumb luck. This troupe is used so often in this series, that i effectively stop caring about how powerful an adversary might be compared to the protagonist. Once the two meets up for the final fight, its over in a page or two, and we move on.
Still a fun read, but Expanse series this is not.
April 20, 2021
This was a quite decent book in the Renegade Star series. It is the 11th book and, in general, I have liked the series wich, for me, swings between 3 and 4 stars.
Unfortunately the previous book was a bit of a lowdown so I hesitated a bit before digging into this one. Fortunately this one was a step back up. It is not great book but certainly decent enough.
Hughes will have to sew together an alliance between the Union, the Sarkonians and, of course his own side if they are going to survive the Celestials. Admiral Dick, sorry Vick, is of course his usual arrogant obstructive himself but usually comes around when his arm is twisted enough.
The Sarkonian emperor is, well, special. I cannot make up my mind whether I like him or not. Sometimes he is cool but sometimes he is just silly and childish. I guess I have to read the next book before I make up my mind.
Of course there’s a bit of investigation, mystery and action weaved into the story as well. I particularly like that the author hints that Athena might not be lost after all. Normally I don’t like these incredible we-watched-him-or-her-get-blown-up-but-they-magically-did-not-die plot twists. They feel like cheap soap opera tricks. In this case however I miss Athena enough to accept it.
As I wrote, in my opinion, this is a decent enough book in the series and a small step up from the previous one.
Unfortunately the previous book was a bit of a lowdown so I hesitated a bit before digging into this one. Fortunately this one was a step back up. It is not great book but certainly decent enough.
Hughes will have to sew together an alliance between the Union, the Sarkonians and, of course his own side if they are going to survive the Celestials. Admiral Dick, sorry Vick, is of course his usual arrogant obstructive himself but usually comes around when his arm is twisted enough.
The Sarkonian emperor is, well, special. I cannot make up my mind whether I like him or not. Sometimes he is cool but sometimes he is just silly and childish. I guess I have to read the next book before I make up my mind.
Of course there’s a bit of investigation, mystery and action weaved into the story as well. I particularly like that the author hints that Athena might not be lost after all. Normally I don’t like these incredible we-watched-him-or-her-get-blown-up-but-they-magically-did-not-die plot twists. They feel like cheap soap opera tricks. In this case however I miss Athena enough to accept it.
As I wrote, in my opinion, this is a decent enough book in the series and a small step up from the previous one.
October 27, 2021
An alliance has been formed by the Union, the Sarkonians, and Earth. They are banding together to fight the Celestials on their own planet with the side mission of rescuing Athena on the disabled Titan. Never before has something like this been done. Now Jace just has to keep the peace between the groups and bring everyone home alive.
This was a great installment in the series. Lots of action and heart. Jace is definitely feeling the pressure of leadership and is still dealing with his losses. I really enjoy his character and his sarcastic banter with...well, just about everyone. I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here.
This was a great installment in the series. Lots of action and heart. Jace is definitely feeling the pressure of leadership and is still dealing with his losses. I really enjoy his character and his sarcastic banter with...well, just about everyone. I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here.
August 27, 2021
Athena, wherefore art thou, Athena?
After Titan was nearly destroyed in the last foray to visit the celestial 'planet', Jace and the others realize they must try and get Athena back, both as a member of the crew and a valuable data resource that must be kept from the Celestials. To get the neutronium bullets to harm the Celestials (eventually!), they must make a pact with the Sarkonians to get the raw material. The three entities; Earth, Union and Darwinian must then do battle and try and recover Athena.
After Titan was nearly destroyed in the last foray to visit the celestial 'planet', Jace and the others realize they must try and get Athena back, both as a member of the crew and a valuable data resource that must be kept from the Celestials. To get the neutronium bullets to harm the Celestials (eventually!), they must make a pact with the Sarkonians to get the raw material. The three entities; Earth, Union and Darwinian must then do battle and try and recover Athena.
March 10, 2020
Great Storyline
Well once again my mind is blown lol... The storyline just gets better in every episode... Really looking forward to the next book only trouble is the book won't be put down till it is finished lol
Well once again my mind is blown lol... The storyline just gets better in every episode... Really looking forward to the next book only trouble is the book won't be put down till it is finished lol
September 4, 2020
Chaney continues to capture my imagination with this story. As soon as I finish one book I’m ready to start another. I can’t get enough of Jace and him team of misfits. Keep them coming!!!
October 2, 2020
Very short
December 21, 2020
Great read....
I really enjoyed this book and will continue to the next book in this series! And I really like the characters and the storyline.
I really enjoyed this book and will continue to the next book in this series! And I really like the characters and the storyline.
March 25, 2021
Great story line
This book brings together a alliance that till this point you would not have thought possible then take you to a war you never thought you would see
This book brings together a alliance that till this point you would not have thought possible then take you to a war you never thought you would see
March 20, 2022
I like all the teams working together. It makes these threats feel larger than life. Yet, in some way somehow J.N. Chaney's character can find a way to make me laugh.
January 3, 2023
Another great book in this series.
September 26, 2023
Another Save the World Ho-Hum
Jace is the man. 11 books establishing that, and now the Earth is in danger. When is it not? Sorta same old story, different title. Yawn.
Jace is the man. 11 books establishing that, and now the Earth is in danger. When is it not? Sorta same old story, different title. Yawn.
February 9, 2020
A big fan of the series
Mr. Cheney's Renegade novels have firmly set their hook, pulling me happily along for the ride. Great fun! You keep writing, I'll keep reading. Thank you sir.
Mr. Cheney's Renegade novels have firmly set their hook, pulling me happily along for the ride. Great fun! You keep writing, I'll keep reading. Thank you sir.
June 24, 2019
Outstanding
I first discovered this series thanks to a recommendation on Facebook and have not been disappointed at all. It keeps getting better and better each book. I would also recommend his other series as well. Keep up the good work. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
I first discovered this series thanks to a recommendation on Facebook and have not been disappointed at all. It keeps getting better and better each book. I would also recommend his other series as well. Keep up the good work. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
June 20, 2019
More fun...
This great story continues with more adventures and misadventures for Jace, Abi and their motley crew. This time our hero manages to avoid injury in his helter-skelter race to save humanity. A great series.
This great story continues with more adventures and misadventures for Jace, Abi and their motley crew. This time our hero manages to avoid injury in his helter-skelter race to save humanity. A great series.
June 24, 2019
Still exciting
I really enjoy how this series keeps evolving with new plots and challenges. Reading the back stories of characters in separate books fleshes out how characters ended up with Jace and fills in the time waiting for the next release !
I really enjoy how this series keeps evolving with new plots and challenges. Reading the back stories of characters in separate books fleshes out how characters ended up with Jace and fills in the time waiting for the next release !
July 12, 2019
Another excellent story in this series, Jace is able to use his ever expanding ability to lead people to arrange an alliance with his historical enemies the Union and the Sarkonians. With this alliance Jace is finally able to carry the fight to the Celestials and kick some butt.
December 17, 2019
One step closer...
Jace and allies are one step closer to taking the war to the Celestials in order to protect all of humanity from genocide. We see a lot of action, relationships developing, and we also see Jace growing I to his role as leader. What will Renegade Rising bring us?
Jace and allies are one step closer to taking the war to the Celestials in order to protect all of humanity from genocide. We see a lot of action, relationships developing, and we also see Jace growing I to his role as leader. What will Renegade Rising bring us?
July 9, 2019
An excellent continuation of this story. Jace is able to build and alliance with the Union and Sarkonians and take the war to the Celestials. Excellent characters and a fast paced plot.
July 22, 2019
See my comments on book 1...the same applies!
July 30, 2019
Jace and crew form an alliance with the Union and Sarkonians to battle the Celestials.
October 18, 2019
I like Chaney. I like this series. This book just felt to repetitive of what has already happened and it didn't feel like the overall arc of the series moved forward.
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