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Wardens
"A MISSION THAT ENDS IN A BRUTAL DEFEAT. A UNIVERSE RUNNING OUT OF TIME."
In the future, an intergalactic warlord imposes his will upon the galaxy. In an effort to stop him, the Wardens not only suffer a brutal defeat, but a personal loss as well.
Jansen Harrison lives an ordinary life on Earth until one night, his world is turned upside down when a stranger tells some bad news. To find the answers he seeks, Jansen would have to abandon his old life and enter a new one filled with adventure, danger, and possibly death.
With time running out, the Wardens try to find a way to end the warlord's conquest across different planets and cities while discovering startling revelations and that not everything is as it seems...
In the future, an intergalactic warlord imposes his will upon the galaxy. In an effort to stop him, the Wardens not only suffer a brutal defeat, but a personal loss as well.
Jansen Harrison lives an ordinary life on Earth until one night, his world is turned upside down when a stranger tells some bad news. To find the answers he seeks, Jansen would have to abandon his old life and enter a new one filled with adventure, danger, and possibly death.
With time running out, the Wardens try to find a way to end the warlord's conquest across different planets and cities while discovering startling revelations and that not everything is as it seems...
467 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2020
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November 2, 2020
A really stellar read. I've been fortunate enough to read a bit of Staten's work before and I loved getting to revisit this universe that he's created for his readers. Fast-paced, action-packed, and enough scares and curveballs to keep you wanting more. The simplicity of the writing in this book works best--it saves space for the gigantic presence of the movement of plot to flow through in the way that it needs to. Simplicity, of course, does not mean dumb--the characters in this book held dynamic space and were written with a sense of strength and companionship that led to a much more intriguing read.
Much like the previous book, Sunvale, that I read I can really see this book playing out as a fun TV show or even a graphic novel. A success for writer Jonathan Staten and I look forward to more!
Much like the previous book, Sunvale, that I read I can really see this book playing out as a fun TV show or even a graphic novel. A success for writer Jonathan Staten and I look forward to more!
September 28, 2020
Review of a complimentary sci fi
The authors website states he like to mix his simple prose with wit and sarcasm. Simple prose is a very good description of the writing style but if you enjoy a shoot em up bang bang sci fi then this is the story for you. Gets better as it goes but feels like a graphic novel. Dont get wrapped up in the descriptions of weapons or jobs or anything technical. Consider this escapist literature.
The authors website states he like to mix his simple prose with wit and sarcasm. Simple prose is a very good description of the writing style but if you enjoy a shoot em up bang bang sci fi then this is the story for you. Gets better as it goes but feels like a graphic novel. Dont get wrapped up in the descriptions of weapons or jobs or anything technical. Consider this escapist literature.
November 27, 2020
So poorly written I couldn't continue
The story line is generic but passable. The problem is that the writing is on par of that of a 16 year old who fancies themselves "literary". Is is painful, overwrought, with vocabulary pulled from Word's thesaurus, but not understood.
This was painful.
The story line is generic but passable. The problem is that the writing is on par of that of a 16 year old who fancies themselves "literary". Is is painful, overwrought, with vocabulary pulled from Word's thesaurus, but not understood.
This was painful.
November 3, 2020
Once again Jonathoan Staten has simply blown me away with another one of his works. Wardens is a Sci-fi action fest that sucks you in right away (with an all out action scene) and won't let go till you reach the end.
Wardens (The Complete Victus Saga) brings together books 1 and 2 (The Conqueror of Worlds & Revelations) for a complete stand alone of the full story.
I knew in the middle of the second page, when I learned that one of the Warden's name is Richard that I was going to like this ride. After what better name for a Warden than Richard (wink).
Just like the first of Jonathan's first of my reads "Sunvale" the visuals here were fabulous. The scenes scroll by with no effort, like I was watching it happen. The author's attention to detail, whether it the scenery, characters or plot is a delight.
The Warden's are an elite group of soldiers, who are the best of the best. Not only are the an elite group but thanks to
Wardens (The Complete Victus Saga) brings together books 1 and 2 (The Conqueror of Worlds & Revelations) for a complete stand alone of the full story.
I knew in the middle of the second page, when I learned that one of the Warden's name is Richard that I was going to like this ride. After what better name for a Warden than Richard (wink).
Just like the first of Jonathan's first of my reads "Sunvale" the visuals here were fabulous. The scenes scroll by with no effort, like I was watching it happen. The author's attention to detail, whether it the scenery, characters or plot is a delight.
The Warden's are an elite group of soldiers, who are the best of the best. Not only are the an elite group but thanks to
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September 22, 2021When I first started reading "Wardens" by Jonathan Staten, I had great expectations of an action-packed Sci-fy adventure, and Mr. Staten did not disappoint. The adventure was engrossing and the danger to the protagonist was very realistic.
The Wardens were, of course powerful, but also limited by their own Humanity. That made a difference in the story. Even their moral choices set their humanity on display for the reader. The power that each character has comes with its own price, and we get to see that there are times when no amount of power can protect people from emotional harm. With all of this, it’s still a grand rollicking adventure that I didn’t want to stop reading.
That said, I can also say that to a certain extent, some of the turns and twist within the tale were predictable, but that didn’t detract from the overall storytelling. There were villains whose motives the reader could figure out from a mile away, but that’s alright, since "Wardens" wasn’t written as a figure-it-out-as-you-go whodunit mystery novel; it’s good Science Fiction with a pinch or two of Fantasy thrown in that added to its flavor. As with every book I read and review, my final question to myself is would I want to read this author’s next story? For Wardens by Jonathan Staten, the answer is without a doubt “Yes!”
reviewed by S. Warren Winslow
The Wardens were, of course powerful, but also limited by their own Humanity. That made a difference in the story. Even their moral choices set their humanity on display for the reader. The power that each character has comes with its own price, and we get to see that there are times when no amount of power can protect people from emotional harm. With all of this, it’s still a grand rollicking adventure that I didn’t want to stop reading.
That said, I can also say that to a certain extent, some of the turns and twist within the tale were predictable, but that didn’t detract from the overall storytelling. There were villains whose motives the reader could figure out from a mile away, but that’s alright, since "Wardens" wasn’t written as a figure-it-out-as-you-go whodunit mystery novel; it’s good Science Fiction with a pinch or two of Fantasy thrown in that added to its flavor. As with every book I read and review, my final question to myself is would I want to read this author’s next story? For Wardens by Jonathan Staten, the answer is without a doubt “Yes!”
reviewed by S. Warren Winslow
September 13, 2020
onathan Staten’s ‘Wardens’ is an action-packed, adrenaline rush by way of a futuristic sci/fi adventure.
This particular collection compiles author Jonathan Staten’s ‘Complete Victus Saga,’ ‘Wardens 1 & 2.’ The saga centers on the epic journey of Jansen Harrison, an every-man whose lowly existence takes an unexpected turn when he is unwittingly thrust into the midst of an intergalactic war. From there, Staten offers readers a glimpse into a far-reaching future—one full of warring alien worlds and an ultra-elite force otherwise known as the Wardens.
While Statens’ reach occasionally exceeds his grasp—the abundance of grammatical and format errors could easily be corrected with the help of a professional edit—’Wardens’ ultimately succeeds in spite of its flaws, buoyed by an intriguing premise and some masterful world-building. Sure, the tropes are plentiful, but so is the action, and ultimately, Staten provides us with both a compelling protagonist and an equally disdainful villain—two big ‘pros’ when it comes to any epic saga.
From the beautiful cover art to the vivid action-sequences, Jonathan Staten’s ‘Complete Victus Saga,’ is perhaps best described as an ‘unpolished gem’ of a sci-fi novel, but one that entertains nonetheless.
This particular collection compiles author Jonathan Staten’s ‘Complete Victus Saga,’ ‘Wardens 1 & 2.’ The saga centers on the epic journey of Jansen Harrison, an every-man whose lowly existence takes an unexpected turn when he is unwittingly thrust into the midst of an intergalactic war. From there, Staten offers readers a glimpse into a far-reaching future—one full of warring alien worlds and an ultra-elite force otherwise known as the Wardens.
While Statens’ reach occasionally exceeds his grasp—the abundance of grammatical and format errors could easily be corrected with the help of a professional edit—’Wardens’ ultimately succeeds in spite of its flaws, buoyed by an intriguing premise and some masterful world-building. Sure, the tropes are plentiful, but so is the action, and ultimately, Staten provides us with both a compelling protagonist and an equally disdainful villain—two big ‘pros’ when it comes to any epic saga.
From the beautiful cover art to the vivid action-sequences, Jonathan Staten’s ‘Complete Victus Saga,’ is perhaps best described as an ‘unpolished gem’ of a sci-fi novel, but one that entertains nonetheless.
January 24, 2021
Plain and simple
Ok book, simple at times, no twists and ok character development. Threw in some unnecessary profanity making it unsuitable for kids. Killed some time with the read, but nothing I would recommend to friends.
Ok book, simple at times, no twists and ok character development. Threw in some unnecessary profanity making it unsuitable for kids. Killed some time with the read, but nothing I would recommend to friends.
May 10, 2021
Fantastic
What a fun adventure that had me in it's grip from the beginning. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys great adventures.
What a fun adventure that had me in it's grip from the beginning. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys great adventures.
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