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The Last Raid
The human race is losing the war against the aliens. Unless something changes the human race would be destroyed.The Confederations intelligence analysis has found the whereabouts of an alien technology that could change the course of the war.The Confederation would have to pull off the most daring raid of the conflict if they are to seize this vital technology.Colonel Dasan Sand is still recovering from his massive wounds suffered in the last battle with the Xotoli, he will have to face becoming more artificial than human if he is to lead the raid.The naval, army and Marine forces have been pushed to their limits by the constant pressure of the Xotoli yet they are needed for this vital raid.A group of reluctant scientist will be indispensable in identifying the technology once the raid begins. The success or failure of the raid will depend on their scientific skills in the midst of combat.The success of the raid depends on this unorthodox group of men and women.This action filled Space Opera will keep you on the edge of your seat as the story spans the galaxy from the halls of political power on earth to battles on planets light years away. Political intrigue as well as space and ground combat drives this story of the human race's last chance to will the war.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2020
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April 4, 2022
Sorry it's over
Everything has a beginning a middle and an end? This series of books of which this is the last is a fitting ending to the series. I don't want to give away spoilers but I will say Rod Carstens has created characters you see grow and develop through the books. Characters the reader is invested in and cares about. He writes incredible action sequences both on the ground and in space. This is sadly the final book.😭. Thank you Rod👍
Everything has a beginning a middle and an end? This series of books of which this is the last is a fitting ending to the series. I don't want to give away spoilers but I will say Rod Carstens has created characters you see grow and develop through the books. Characters the reader is invested in and cares about. He writes incredible action sequences both on the ground and in space. This is sadly the final book.😭. Thank you Rod👍
October 12, 2022
A good series
The series is well worth reading, but I dropped my rating from five stars to four because of some factual errors. When one of your MAJOR admirals complains because the battle is gonna happen 4 AU inside the alien empire, oh my! Until you realize 4 AU is less than 400 million miles, A AU is about 93 million miles, A very small distance in stellar geography. But a fun read.
The series is well worth reading, but I dropped my rating from five stars to four because of some factual errors. When one of your MAJOR admirals complains because the battle is gonna happen 4 AU inside the alien empire, oh my! Until you realize 4 AU is less than 400 million miles, A AU is about 93 million miles, A very small distance in stellar geography. But a fun read.
July 24, 2021
There should have been a Book #6. Outstanding Series Completely Crappy Ending
Spoiler Alert
At the end of this book we go from an outstanding series to the end which consists of Hey they Jumped in and Nuked Both their plants it’s over! WTF!!! 5 great books leading to and we killed them the end. There was at least a 6th book there. That’s why the 4 stars
Spoiler Alert
At the end of this book we go from an outstanding series to the end which consists of Hey they Jumped in and Nuked Both their plants it’s over! WTF!!! 5 great books leading to and we killed them the end. There was at least a 6th book there. That’s why the 4 stars
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April 9, 2022
A good end to a great series
Like many war stories, this was really an anti war series. The inevitability of the conflict does not make the result painful for the characters or the readers. Rod Carstens did a good job of buildings his characters over five books so that a reader comes to care and believe in them. I enjoyed the series and would recommend it to others.
Like many war stories, this was really an anti war series. The inevitability of the conflict does not make the result painful for the characters or the readers. Rod Carstens did a good job of buildings his characters over five books so that a reader comes to care and believe in them. I enjoyed the series and would recommend it to others.
July 8, 2024
Great military action
I’ve read all of the books in this and I have to each was an adventure. I met a lot of great characters and saw many of my favorites fall in the biggest war to face humanity. Reading this series was well worth my investment in time and money. I strongly recommend these books to everyone.
I’ve read all of the books in this and I have to each was an adventure. I met a lot of great characters and saw many of my favorites fall in the biggest war to face humanity. Reading this series was well worth my investment in time and money. I strongly recommend these books to everyone.
October 3, 2020
A great book to end with
I have read the other books in this series several times and enjoyed them all over again. When I saw this book has come out i was more than ready for it. This book fits well with others and is just as readable.
I have read the other books in this series several times and enjoyed them all over again. When I saw this book has come out i was more than ready for it. This book fits well with others and is just as readable.
May 9, 2021
Could not put it down
Brilliant final chapter of the blood wars series, could not stop reading i will look forward to the next project that comes out and I hope it will live up to the the blood way series, but it has a lot to live up to great books thank you
Brilliant final chapter of the blood wars series, could not stop reading i will look forward to the next project that comes out and I hope it will live up to the the blood way series, but it has a lot to live up to great books thank you
March 6, 2023
Can we overcome our self destructive ways?
The overarching theme is the role of religion, politics, greed and our endless need to mistrust those who do not agree with our myopic view of me first. Peace on earth seems to be out of our reach.
The overarching theme is the role of religion, politics, greed and our endless need to mistrust those who do not agree with our myopic view of me first. Peace on earth seems to be out of our reach.
February 3, 2024
Terrific series!
Very well written. Wonderful character development and plot. Plenty of action and suspense. Good interpersonal character development. Great story pace. Highly recommend reading this series. Well done!
Very well written. Wonderful character development and plot. Plenty of action and suspense. Good interpersonal character development. Great story pace. Highly recommend reading this series. Well done!
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July 23, 2024Great series
Found this series tb be very entertaining. I can tell the author is a Marine as he incorporated many marine things in his story telling which for me added well to the story
Found this series tb be very entertaining. I can tell the author is a Marine as he incorporated many marine things in his story telling which for me added well to the story
October 25, 2021
Fantastic
A really well written series. I'm really sorry I'm at the end and not the beginning. I do look forward to more story's written by the author.
A really well written series. I'm really sorry I'm at the end and not the beginning. I do look forward to more story's written by the author.
July 3, 2022
Great !!
Finally, a story line that leads to a real life end. I enjoyed all the books and it ended the only way it could. Well Done.
Finally, a story line that leads to a real life end. I enjoyed all the books and it ended the only way it could. Well Done.
June 13, 2023
Outstanding Adventure
I was in need of a Good Read and I found five good books that have me a great adventure. Rod Carstens tells very good tales! Give Stars
I was in need of a Good Read and I found five good books that have me a great adventure. Rod Carstens tells very good tales! Give Stars
June 13, 2023
Awesome read. Highly recommend this sci-fi!
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