Furious Gulf

The Messenger #12

by J.N. Chaney, Terry Maggert

The war continues past the galaxy’s edge.

Far out in the black, Dash and new captain Lomas encounter the next lethal version of Deeper technology. Huge, armored beings are attacking inward, wrecking humanity in each shattering conflict. The Battle Princes are more than robots, and less than human, and beyond their fearsome ability, they carry a secret that could change the nature of human warfare forever.

In pursuit of a would-be tyrant, Adan Kitzbuell, the Realm will fight beyond the known stars, into territory that demands new tactics. New weapons.

And upgrades to the very machines that carry humanity into battle. Mechs. But victory comes with a cost, and each successive fight leads Dash and Leira farther into a place that is neither known or unknown- a place between stars and galaxies, a place in need of peace, and power.

Here, in the darkness beyond stars, Dash will fight to unlock the true secrets of Dark Metal, all while waging a running war against beings who have one mind, and one purpose—the end of humanity. Forever.

Genres: Science Fiction

328 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 4, 2021

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Reviews

[Remy G · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the twelfth installment of J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert’s The Messenger science-fiction series continues to follow the conflict deep in the galaxy between Newton “Dash” Sawyer’s Cygnus Realm and their latest enemy, the Deepers, who fight with their latest combat technology, the lethal Battle Princes, with Dash himself seeking to unlock the true secrets of the Dark Metal. As in other entries of the literary pantheon, a dictionary of key terms native to the books precedes the main chapters, definitely helpful for times readers choose to break from them. When the primary events begin, Dash’s Archetype, the mech of the Messenger, continues to receive upgrades and battles Deeper vessels.

After the latest battle against the Deepers, Dash salvages whatever their adversaries’ vessels remain, among them being egglike spheres ultimately termed torps. Dash aims to bring the battle against the Deepers into their “backyard,” and for some time chases an antagonistic spy named Adan Kitzbuell, flying through the Harlequin system. The Rimworld League, allies to the Cygnus Realm, find themselves under attack, with Dash meeting a woman named Bettman and the bio-optical engineer Glis that agree to lend their assistance. Dash further suspects distrust within the ranks of the Cygnus Realm, with the Backwater Gate proving central to the strategy in the final main chapters.

On the whole, the tenth Messenger book is every bit as enjoyable as its predecessors, with plentiful well-described space battles, character development, and occasional new luminaries and alien races presented. Granted, it does sport some of the same issues that exist within its precursors, such as the mention of the speakers of some dialogues several sentences into their speeches, and the general concept of the series echoes a few videogame franchises and Japanimation series. Regardless, those who enjoyed previous entries of the series will definitely enjoy this one, although those new to the books will very much want to start from the beginning.

[Dorthea Kemp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Furious Gulf is a continuation of The Messenger series with Dash and his loyal crew. I cannot understand how the authors manage to make each of these books compelling with the same formula of meet new people, find new challenge, fight, repeat but they do. It must be the characters.
These are not your grandfather's heroes. They are flawed, they make mistakes, they are HUMAN and while out among the stars, they are driven by many of the issues humanity has here. The growth arc of all the characters is phenomenal and realistic and the main crew has each other's back. They never take their eyes off the main goal and it makes for great action.
I read the Audible edition and the narrator does all of the books. Never let him go. The narration is smooth across all the books and he varies voices without being overbearing. This is another great book in the series and I need the others to make it to Audible quickly.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still Draws Me In

This series continues to be interesting and appealing for me. Good character development is supported by well constructed plot and action. The basic theme remains “good triumphs over evil” and most losses are tempered by winning. This installment resolves the current story threads, opens a few more to lead into the next book, and provides a mostly positive ending for this book.

[Enzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Messenger series has become one of my favorites. Not only are the books a good exciting read but they are not long and I get to enjoy multiple stories and thrills.
"Furious Gulf" continues the battle against the Deepers. They are starting to find traitors and what they must do in order to really take the battle to the Deepers instead of only reacting to them.
Fun read and lots of action.

[Bryan Blissett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still totally enjoying this series, only negative is there is a bit of disconnect in the way they face the enemy, in previous books they developed a "virus" and had access to another awesome weapon, this is forgotten in this book and they just slug it out, in saying this I have bought the rest of the series

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More fun with Dash and friends

I still love this series as much as I did when it began, maybe even more. Great characters and brilliant action are skillfully woven together to create an epic adventure that is out of this galaxy.

[Sidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The battle rages on! The resources; men, machines, and allies are stretched thin. A new, powerful enemy is stripping away planet resources over vast areas who care not for other beings lives. Can the Cygnus Realm possibly defeat this vast threat? The outlook is grim.

[john s moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like the early books then your in for more fun

If you like the earlier books then you will love this one as well. It's follows similar line to the earlier story's but like the others you will not be disappointed I know I struggled to put it down when I picked it up.

[Mark F Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to be sad to see this series end

In no particular order are my top 3:

The Messenger
Backyard Starship
The Last Reaper

Non-stop action in this series and all space related, which is what I like. As I titled, will sad to finish the last book.

[Kenneth Legnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the series. Counting down to the next one.

[Pete Coulter · Rating 5 out of 5]

great storyline

Action from almost the first page to the last very intense story line about how they were going to be able to travel to the enemy at were 600 light years away

[EagleDrvr · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent Series

I really like these books. I am in catch up mode reading what has already been written. Great to read.

[DAVID · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Storyline

Well you 2 have done it again lol and wrote a great storyline with plenty of blood and guts. Well done well worth 5 stars