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Rise #3
Reclamation
THE MISSION FAILED BUT HOPE IS NOT LOST. . .
The Reclaimer's attack on the Gateway didn't go as planned, but a dying man's words sparked a revolution.
Alec receives a message from the Barony, a group in the UK, letting them know they have allies around the world.
Dex is still on the other side of the Occupation, but he knows he'll have to make a move soon.
Lina and Monet are sent on a mission to Shanghai to stop the production of a device keeping the aliens alive in our atmosphere.
Cole and Soares head out with a one way-ticket through a Gateway, in an attempt to permanently close them.
'RECLAMATION' pits our humanity against the dreaded Overseers, in a world where one of them can survive.
'RECLAMATION' is the final book in the sweeping post-invasion series. 'Rise', by Devon C. Ford, the author of 'After It Happened', and Nathan Hystad, the author of 'The Survivors'.
The Reclaimer's attack on the Gateway didn't go as planned, but a dying man's words sparked a revolution.
Alec receives a message from the Barony, a group in the UK, letting them know they have allies around the world.
Dex is still on the other side of the Occupation, but he knows he'll have to make a move soon.
Lina and Monet are sent on a mission to Shanghai to stop the production of a device keeping the aliens alive in our atmosphere.
Cole and Soares head out with a one way-ticket through a Gateway, in an attempt to permanently close them.
'RECLAMATION' pits our humanity against the dreaded Overseers, in a world where one of them can survive.
'RECLAMATION' is the final book in the sweeping post-invasion series. 'Rise', by Devon C. Ford, the author of 'After It Happened', and Nathan Hystad, the author of 'The Survivors'.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2020
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About the author
Devon C. Ford
80 books430 followersDevon is from the UK, having lived in many places until finally settling in the Midlands. His career in public services started in his teens and has provided a wealth of experiences, both good and some very bad, which form the basis of the book ideas that cause regular insomnia.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
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May 24, 2020
Great conclusion to this story. Everyone splits up and goes different directions, and the way Ford brings it all together in the end is perfect. I loved the way the whole fight goes international. The battle scenes were compelling and easy to visualize. Overall it was just a great ride with great characters that really grew and changed.
I think the whole idea that the twins were the face of the rebellion was a bit of a stretch; people were more compelled by the film of their dad. Ford probably could have given more of a focus on that. But it ended up being something that didn't really matter in the end.
I loved the ending. The way Ford brought everything together was hopeful and he didn't leave any loose strings.
And of course Ray Porter is beyond amazing in the audiobook narration. It made this book all the better.
I think the whole idea that the twins were the face of the rebellion was a bit of a stretch; people were more compelled by the film of their dad. Ford probably could have given more of a focus on that. But it ended up being something that didn't really matter in the end.
I loved the ending. The way Ford brought everything together was hopeful and he didn't leave any loose strings.
And of course Ray Porter is beyond amazing in the audiobook narration. It made this book all the better.
November 8, 2020
Loved the ending
Book 3 is really the culmination of the final battle and about what happens after. It kept me interested all the way to the end but I still have questions about the mysterious aliens.
Book 3 is really the culmination of the final battle and about what happens after. It kept me interested all the way to the end but I still have questions about the mysterious aliens.
January 23, 2022
Wow, what a great trilogy! (Audible review)
I loved all three books. Great writing, story telling, characters and ending.
If you like si-fi you’ll love this series. I absolutely recommend this one.
Narration by Ray Porter makes this series even better he’s so good at bringing a book to life. One of the best narrators out there.
I loved all three books. Great writing, story telling, characters and ending.
If you like si-fi you’ll love this series. I absolutely recommend this one.
Narration by Ray Porter makes this series even better he’s so good at bringing a book to life. One of the best narrators out there.
May 5, 2020
Another enjoyable series
Really enjoyed this series, the characters were well thought out and humanised. Glad they got rid of the aliens, there were so many courageous characters. Keep writing series just like this please....
Really enjoyed this series, the characters were well thought out and humanised. Glad they got rid of the aliens, there were so many courageous characters. Keep writing series just like this please....
September 15, 2021
This is part of an on-going review for the ENTIRE trilogy as I purchased - well, downloaded via Kindle Unlimited - the books as part of the box set (and as such, my review on Amazon will need to be put under that heading). For goodreads, naturally I want to register each under the individual books along with their own ratings because (a) I hope this helps potential readers make a decision as to whether or not they would enjoy this and (b) I take my yearly reading target way too seriously for my own good.
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Book 1 "Occupation (Rise #1)" & Book 2 "Salvation (Rise #2)" (see previous reviews)
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Book 3 "Reclamation (Rise #3)" rating: again, 3 stars
which would also be my rating for the entire trilogy
Immediately, Book 3 starts out much more diverse and interesting than the previous installment as we're taken on a tour albeit a QUICK one of various facilities and gatherings of survivors scattered around the world. This would have helped Chapter 2 so much if it had been introduced even in parts earlier but that's where we are. At very least there is more action to partially compensate for another round of rapid-fire chapter bursts.
There's not really that much "new" here in the third chapter, even though we're treated to some bigger and even more severe battle scenes than before, which was appreciated (and long overdue). Again, though, as I mentioned before, the way these played out - quickly finished and often with just the most basic of strategies involved - made me very skeptical about how the aliens established their dominance so thoroughly in the first place. Still, there are some brief moments of heightened tension and suspense, particularly looking at the scenes in both Norway and even Shanghai. I was disappointed though that a lot of what we were going to be treated to was given away far too early in the story (especially the "Stargate" kaboom strategy) and that ultimately there were no real surprises when all was said and done.
Unfortunately as well, as the book draws to a close - and the conclusion really in my eyes happens several chapters before the actual ending - the plotting and even editing takes a bit of a tumble. After spending only the briefest of moments on the alien homeworld, it would have been nice to have built things up stronger - including through action, real human emotional release (positive and negative) and a vision for the future. Instead, I felt what we're left with is a bit, well, hokey and again, it strayed far too much into the Young Adult tone that earlier chapters with our younger cast established. There is very little hardcore "action/adventure" as I call it as part of my bookshelves beyond some repetitive blasting from ships or reliance on left-behind alien technology to close things up. And no, concerning the aliens themselves, I was never satisfied with what we learned about them at all. Sure, we see their homeworld through a small window, yes, we see that Earth is most likely not the only world they've pillaged, but we never learn why or anything about these creatures as a "people". Oh well, missed opportunity in my eyes but that's the way the strange alien bounces.
CONCLUSION: Overall, a readable trilogy for scifi fans that don't like their stories too complicated. And at the special Kindle Unlimited price, I don't regret having tried these books out. However, I prefer to be challenged when I read such a seemingly "epic" tale and this is what I found so lacking here. C'est la vie.
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Book 1 "Occupation (Rise #1)" & Book 2 "Salvation (Rise #2)" (see previous reviews)
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Book 3 "Reclamation (Rise #3)" rating: again, 3 stars
which would also be my rating for the entire trilogy
Immediately, Book 3 starts out much more diverse and interesting than the previous installment as we're taken on a tour albeit a QUICK one of various facilities and gatherings of survivors scattered around the world. This would have helped Chapter 2 so much if it had been introduced even in parts earlier but that's where we are. At very least there is more action to partially compensate for another round of rapid-fire chapter bursts.
There's not really that much "new" here in the third chapter, even though we're treated to some bigger and even more severe battle scenes than before, which was appreciated (and long overdue). Again, though, as I mentioned before, the way these played out - quickly finished and often with just the most basic of strategies involved - made me very skeptical about how the aliens established their dominance so thoroughly in the first place. Still, there are some brief moments of heightened tension and suspense, particularly looking at the scenes in both Norway and even Shanghai. I was disappointed though that a lot of what we were going to be treated to was given away far too early in the story (especially the "Stargate" kaboom strategy) and that ultimately there were no real surprises when all was said and done.
Unfortunately as well, as the book draws to a close - and the conclusion really in my eyes happens several chapters before the actual ending - the plotting and even editing takes a bit of a tumble. After spending only the briefest of moments on the alien homeworld, it would have been nice to have built things up stronger - including through action, real human emotional release (positive and negative) and a vision for the future. Instead, I felt what we're left with is a bit, well, hokey and again, it strayed far too much into the Young Adult tone that earlier chapters with our younger cast established. There is very little hardcore "action/adventure" as I call it as part of my bookshelves beyond some repetitive blasting from ships or reliance on left-behind alien technology to close things up. And no, concerning the aliens themselves, I was never satisfied with what we learned about them at all. Sure, we see their homeworld through a small window, yes, we see that Earth is most likely not the only world they've pillaged, but we never learn why or anything about these creatures as a "people". Oh well, missed opportunity in my eyes but that's the way the strange alien bounces.
CONCLUSION: Overall, a readable trilogy for scifi fans that don't like their stories too complicated. And at the special Kindle Unlimited price, I don't regret having tried these books out. However, I prefer to be challenged when I read such a seemingly "epic" tale and this is what I found so lacking here. C'est la vie.
August 14, 2020
A very clever 3rd and final meeting with our gang of whaifs and strays, but also new groups to add to the mix!!! Twisting turning and going off in all directions in order for their amazing plan to work! What a journey they all go on in their seperate pairs to reach the ultimate goal of freedom! I was whooping and cheering, punching the air and trying to read as fast as I could, to match the pace of the book! I absolutely loved this series and can not praise the 2 authors enough. I am a huge fan of DCF but have never read anything my Nathan Hystad before, but he has gained a new fan for sure and I can only hope they decide to join forces again at some point for another joint collab because I would pre-order it now!! A fitting ending for all involved and I shall miss such awesome characters but look forward to see what great reads these writers bring us next!!! 10* recommendation from me!
August 22, 2020
Overall I enjoyed this trilogy and as audiobooks it was an easy and fun listen. I would say the series is very good, not great, and you need to plan to read all three books for the complete story.
The one thing I didn’t fully get is why the Overseers need to come to Earth for resources. The abundance of natural resources, such as can be mined here, in space would not require the Aliens to travel for for 30 years to our planet to acquire what they need. This was the weak point for me in the series. I wish this was explained better.
The one thing I didn’t fully get is why the Overseers need to come to Earth for resources. The abundance of natural resources, such as can be mined here, in space would not require the Aliens to travel for for 30 years to our planet to acquire what they need. This was the weak point for me in the series. I wish this was explained better.
July 8, 2021
Fantastic conclusion.
I really enjoyed this final and third book in the RISE series by Hystad and Ford. It was a page turner for sure.
This series was an interesting take on aliens taking over the world for a specific purpose that required the slave labour of humans to pull off. Small groups got together and managed to fight back. The chapters are organized by individual character stories, so it's very unique in its execution. I loved it.
The ending was beautifully wrapped up, and I especially enjoyed the drawn out exposure of everyone's life after the big battle. Well done.
I really enjoyed this final and third book in the RISE series by Hystad and Ford. It was a page turner for sure.
This series was an interesting take on aliens taking over the world for a specific purpose that required the slave labour of humans to pull off. Small groups got together and managed to fight back. The chapters are organized by individual character stories, so it's very unique in its execution. I loved it.
The ending was beautifully wrapped up, and I especially enjoyed the drawn out exposure of everyone's life after the big battle. Well done.
June 22, 2020
Nice read. Nathan does it again.
I gave this 5*. I dont do that for everything.
Otvwas nice tonread a well edited book. No glaring typos, plot holes or incongruities.
From the start, I liked the premise of this series. Interesting characters and a few twists in the slightly predictable humans vs alien invaders plot.
Would I buy a sewuel ? Yes.
Would I buy this again ? Yes.
So go buy it already.
I gave this 5*. I dont do that for everything.
Otvwas nice tonread a well edited book. No glaring typos, plot holes or incongruities.
From the start, I liked the premise of this series. Interesting characters and a few twists in the slightly predictable humans vs alien invaders plot.
Would I buy a sewuel ? Yes.
Would I buy this again ? Yes.
So go buy it already.
September 18, 2020
A satisfying end to the trilogy. Ford splits this storyline into multiple streams as he sets up for the final battle. Since there has been a bit of a gap between listening to book 2 - I was struggling with keeping track of the different characters at first. I also found it a bit tedious while everything was being set up. But the book picked up the pace and ended with a great ending.
November 22, 2021
What a great ending! Cole, Alec, Tom, Dex, Soares, Lina, Monet, Marisol, Fan, Sylvie, Jack, Zhao and SW-18. Together they killed the aliens and destroyed their Gateway to earth. This was a really good series.
No romance and no swearing to speak of (which was totally stupid. IMO)
As for the narration: Cudos to Ray Porter for the fantastic job he did on these 3 books.
No romance and no swearing to speak of (which was totally stupid. IMO)
As for the narration: Cudos to Ray Porter for the fantastic job he did on these 3 books.
May 22, 2020
Great trilogy
Thanks guys for a great story,well rounded characters ,my only gripe was no mention of any diversity as in relationships other male/female I’m sure that could have been somewhat easy to include. But thanks
Thanks guys for a great story,well rounded characters ,my only gripe was no mention of any diversity as in relationships other male/female I’m sure that could have been somewhat easy to include. But thanks
July 8, 2020
Surprised
Well I finished the last book and actually enjoyed it. It was still confusing at times but I was more into the characters and was able to follow all of the characters. I must say that I I enjoyed the third book more than the first two.
Well I finished the last book and actually enjoyed it. It was still confusing at times but I was more into the characters and was able to follow all of the characters. I must say that I I enjoyed the third book more than the first two.
August 8, 2020
Wonderful series!!
I truly enjoyed this book series (3). The characters became friends, the story was full of a gamut of emotions, and it all covered to make an unforgettable experience. I cannot recommend this book enough!
I truly enjoyed this book series (3). The characters became friends, the story was full of a gamut of emotions, and it all covered to make an unforgettable experience. I cannot recommend this book enough!
December 12, 2020
Reclamation
This was a good read. Sometimes the final book in series disappoint s but I enjoyed reading this one, meeting new characters and learning the final destinations of each person.
This was a good read. Sometimes the final book in series disappoint s but I enjoyed reading this one, meeting new characters and learning the final destinations of each person.
March 30, 2021
DNF. This book felt incredibly tedious compared to the last ones. Also, Ray Porter's narration was rather lacklustre with some questionable accents.
I enjoyed the last two books, but this one lost me in less than two hours.
I enjoyed the last two books, but this one lost me in less than two hours.
May 11, 2020
Loved this series
Sad that so many of the characters had to die but it was a good story. Very happy I made the decision to read it.
Sad that so many of the characters had to die but it was a good story. Very happy I made the decision to read it.
August 4, 2020
Amazing
I was gripped from the first book and absolutely loved these stories. They are a must read for anyone. 5 out of 5.
I was gripped from the first book and absolutely loved these stories. They are a must read for anyone. 5 out of 5.
August 10, 2020
good and fast
October 27, 2020
Not quite as good as the first two, reads like one long battle. Finally you get the story of the initial invasion....
October 31, 2020
Good read and hope we can have a united world even without invasion....
December 26, 2020
Really great read with a fantastic ending to a brilliant series.
Fingers crossed for a Dex spin-off???
Fingers crossed for a Dex spin-off???
January 3, 2021
A good read
The story is one that has grabbed my interest.
I read all three books of the series without letting any time pass in between.
The story is one that has grabbed my interest.
I read all three books of the series without letting any time pass in between.
April 16, 2021
Excellent end to the series!
Really enjoyed the end to this series. Great characters and story, making me look forward to each book in the series!
Really enjoyed the end to this series. Great characters and story, making me look forward to each book in the series!
January 8, 2023
Good Star Wars knockoff
April 24, 2024
Sadly a little disappointed from these two great authors. Oh well can't like them all eh!
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