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The Ancestors Saga #3
Enemy Tribe
The breathtaking story that has enthralled readers from around the world, The Ancestors Saga continues with Book 3, Enemy Tribe…
Betrayed. Captured. Terrified.
The forests of home lie far behind. Nyriaana is now the captive of Khalvir, the Wove raider she mistakenly trusted with her life. Gripped by the agony of betrayal and the dire consequences her naïvety wrought, the thirst for revenge alone keeps Nyriaana breathing.
Surrounded by predators, both human and animal alike, not everything is as it seems in this vast and perilous world beyond her homeland. Nyriaana must learn who to trust and learn fast if she is to survive with in the heart of enemy territory. One misstep and she will fall into the clutches of the mysterious chief who awaits her arrival...
Betrayed. Captured. Terrified.
The forests of home lie far behind. Nyriaana is now the captive of Khalvir, the Wove raider she mistakenly trusted with her life. Gripped by the agony of betrayal and the dire consequences her naïvety wrought, the thirst for revenge alone keeps Nyriaana breathing.
Surrounded by predators, both human and animal alike, not everything is as it seems in this vast and perilous world beyond her homeland. Nyriaana must learn who to trust and learn fast if she is to survive with in the heart of enemy territory. One misstep and she will fall into the clutches of the mysterious chief who awaits her arrival...
570 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2021
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October 1, 2021
The Best Yet!
Of the three books in the series, this one was action-packed and continually changing. Of course, everyone hopes for the hero and heroine to end up together, so it was questionable to the end! If you liked the other two books, you will love this one!
Of the three books in the series, this one was action-packed and continually changing. Of course, everyone hopes for the hero and heroine to end up together, so it was questionable to the end! If you liked the other two books, you will love this one!
September 4, 2021
Really great series
Wow!!! Just wow!!! I’ve spent the last 48 hours just devouring this series. While the current edit has some grammatical issues it doesn’t take away from the story. I was missing some of the background in the science of the era and I really hope a lot of my questions are answered in the next book. However, the author has created an interesting story with characters that I can identify and empathize with. Keep writing!!!!
Wow!!! Just wow!!! I’ve spent the last 48 hours just devouring this series. While the current edit has some grammatical issues it doesn’t take away from the story. I was missing some of the background in the science of the era and I really hope a lot of my questions are answered in the next book. However, the author has created an interesting story with characters that I can identify and empathize with. Keep writing!!!!
May 24, 2021
Throughly enjoyed all three of the Ancestors books.
Really looking forward to the 4th book. I really do hope that Lori writes a book telling Rebaa’s story
Throughly recommend purchasing all three books
Really looking forward to the 4th book. I really do hope that Lori writes a book telling Rebaa’s story
Throughly recommend purchasing all three books
December 10, 2021
I really enjoyed the series. Looking forward to book 4 in the series.
February 20, 2022
Engrossing
Enemy Tribe, Lori Holmes book 3
Not as good as number one, The Forbidden, yet better than number two, Daughter of Nimvah. The story is still tortuous and without more than tiny bits of hope but it is so well written that you are carried away with the story. It is involved with almost too many characters. The main ones are easy to understand as each follows their own cultural mores and is thrown when having to accept different ones.
The central thread is the permanent unfulfilled love of two people from different tribes, one almost an elf and the other imaginable as half neanderthal. They knew each other through childhood hardships with a bond of empathy and trust. Despite one of them being other than a thoroughbred and suffering because of it, and also by becoming an outcast. Their bond traverses time growing up, faded memories and one joining another tribe. This is a deep tale with enduring memories for the reader. It is also a lesson in ‘not judging books by their covers’ in relation to several of the characters. It is gripping, exciting and also credible in a way that fantasies often are not. Robin Hobb’s Liveship Traders has this quality as indeed does Jean Aul.
Enemy Tribe, Lori Holmes book 3
Not as good as number one, The Forbidden, yet better than number two, Daughter of Nimvah. The story is still tortuous and without more than tiny bits of hope but it is so well written that you are carried away with the story. It is involved with almost too many characters. The main ones are easy to understand as each follows their own cultural mores and is thrown when having to accept different ones.
The central thread is the permanent unfulfilled love of two people from different tribes, one almost an elf and the other imaginable as half neanderthal. They knew each other through childhood hardships with a bond of empathy and trust. Despite one of them being other than a thoroughbred and suffering because of it, and also by becoming an outcast. Their bond traverses time growing up, faded memories and one joining another tribe. This is a deep tale with enduring memories for the reader. It is also a lesson in ‘not judging books by their covers’ in relation to several of the characters. It is gripping, exciting and also credible in a way that fantasies often are not. Robin Hobb’s Liveship Traders has this quality as indeed does Jean Aul.
February 6, 2022
I’ll be honest
The first half of the first book was a little hard for me to get into but after that. Was sucked in and couldn’t let go! I am a little peeved that the last book isn’t available yet though! I will stalk this author until it is! That last page of that last book(3) left me hanging off a cliff! I can’t wait!
The first half of the first book was a little hard for me to get into but after that. Was sucked in and couldn’t let go! I am a little peeved that the last book isn’t available yet though! I will stalk this author until it is! That last page of that last book(3) left me hanging off a cliff! I can’t wait!
April 29, 2022
Once again Lori Holmes has written a wonderful story. This is far better than the second book. It contains more action with numerous twists and turns. The ending is not predictable and takes the reader on a journey of "will they, won't they" with regard to the relationship between Nyri and Khalvir. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 4, 2021
This book was full of excitement all the way through. I had a hard time putting it down . I can hardly wait for the next book.
So much excitement and so much adventure. I wish the next book was ready now. I am in love with this saga.
So much excitement and so much adventure. I wish the next book was ready now. I am in love with this saga.
June 4, 2022
Gripping Story
I have been on pins and needles with this one. I have not been able to put it down. I had to find out what happened. Now July seems so far away. Great characters and story.
I have been on pins and needles with this one. I have not been able to put it down. I had to find out what happened. Now July seems so far away. Great characters and story.
June 9, 2025
A wonderful read
You will not be able to stop reading this book, evil wins but love out lasts evil and they are together. The false friends betrayal, all unseen creates a mega drama , you will like.
You will not be able to stop reading this book, evil wins but love out lasts evil and they are together. The false friends betrayal, all unseen creates a mega drama , you will like.
October 23, 2023
This was probably my favorite in the series, so far.
May 27, 2021
I loved this trilogy. The characters came alive on the page. By the second book we were old friends. I laughed, cried, and cheered them on. What a terrible time to be alive. Their struggles and hardships were devastating. I could feel their pain. Very entertaining read.
December 4, 2021
Very good story.
Reminiscent of but not as anchored in the science of anthropology as Clan of the. Cave Bear. It’s a captivating story with well drawn characters. You’ll enjoy it!
Reminiscent of but not as anchored in the science of anthropology as Clan of the. Cave Bear. It’s a captivating story with well drawn characters. You’ll enjoy it!
December 22, 2021
The ancestors Saga are a good read
I normally do not read romance series but really enjoyed this series. Enjoyed the flow from one book to the next. The method/style of each character is written to make you feel as if you know them personally.
I normally do not read romance series but really enjoyed this series. Enjoyed the flow from one book to the next. The method/style of each character is written to make you feel as if you know them personally.
March 4, 2022
Another great chapter
A wonderful series! I just wish it was finished! This one was so exciting, I read straight through! And I hated to reach the end and it not be the end! Can't hardly wait for the next book! Great read!
A wonderful series! I just wish it was finished! This one was so exciting, I read straight through! And I hated to reach the end and it not be the end! Can't hardly wait for the next book! Great read!
May 3, 2022
refreshing new read
Got The Forbidden on a whim and got completely engrossed in it. Have now read the rest of the series to this point and can’t wait for the fourth book. Very entertaining and keeps you from putting the book down. Look forward to more of Lori’s books.
Got The Forbidden on a whim and got completely engrossed in it. Have now read the rest of the series to this point and can’t wait for the fourth book. Very entertaining and keeps you from putting the book down. Look forward to more of Lori’s books.
May 8, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyable story.
This has been a epic journey that's wrapped up with magic, hardship and true love. I am definitely looking forward to see how this ends!
This has been a epic journey that's wrapped up with magic, hardship and true love. I am definitely looking forward to see how this ends!
May 12, 2021
Very good book
May 23, 2021
Amazing story
I waited all year for this release. I read it in two days. Now, I will be on pins and needles until the next book comes out.
I waited all year for this release. I read it in two days. Now, I will be on pins and needles until the next book comes out.
June 14, 2021
Good read
A very good book would recommend this to all my reader friends. Can't wait for the ebook to come out
A very good book would recommend this to all my reader friends. Can't wait for the ebook to come out
June 20, 2021
Can't wait for book four!
One hell of a story. Can hardly wait for the next book with anticipation. Love love love I live for it
One hell of a story. Can hardly wait for the next book with anticipation. Love love love I live for it
July 8, 2021
Lots of conflict. Great ending and set up for the sequel.
July 17, 2021
Difficult read
This book was a difficult read. I had to re-read several times to get my bearings. Almost closed it several times but I finish what I start reading
This book was a difficult read. I had to re-read several times to get my bearings. Almost closed it several times but I finish what I start reading
June 21, 2022
I have loved the previous two books in this series so I expected good things from this book and I wasn't disappointed. Although I found this book to be more of a slow burner start than the other two, it didn't take me long to get into it.
The book is full of adventure, betrayal, magic, mythical creatures, turmoil and romance and there was never a dull moment within the pages. Alongside the epic fantasy it was full of twists and unpredictability too, with oftentimes me thinking I knew what the outcome would be, and I was always wrong.
The narrative is full of rich descriptions and vivid imagery describing the world around the characters, so it is easy to become absorbed in the world and feel like you are living it amongst the characters.
I couldn't put it down and I look forward to more.
The book is full of adventure, betrayal, magic, mythical creatures, turmoil and romance and there was never a dull moment within the pages. Alongside the epic fantasy it was full of twists and unpredictability too, with oftentimes me thinking I knew what the outcome would be, and I was always wrong.
The narrative is full of rich descriptions and vivid imagery describing the world around the characters, so it is easy to become absorbed in the world and feel like you are living it amongst the characters.
I couldn't put it down and I look forward to more.
January 21, 2023
Wow....
Nyri, Galiher, kyaani, and Juann are the mail subjects in this book. Juann swore to get Nyri to fall for him then hand her over to the chief. The chief is a crazed jerk to needs to be retired. Hyannis trainer is something else. He has tried to protect the boy for years, and keep the chief from killing him. Kyanni has gotten close to Galiher and has accepted the clans ways as her own. The woman tried to escape once, but had to be saved in the forest of the nine gods.
Nothing is as it seems, as the clan is picked off little by little because of a trailer in their mists. But the trailer is not who you would think. Its an interesting story with lots of twists and turns. Some pages you will hate and others will have you shouting for joy.
Read on my friends.
Nyri, Galiher, kyaani, and Juann are the mail subjects in this book. Juann swore to get Nyri to fall for him then hand her over to the chief. The chief is a crazed jerk to needs to be retired. Hyannis trainer is something else. He has tried to protect the boy for years, and keep the chief from killing him. Kyanni has gotten close to Galiher and has accepted the clans ways as her own. The woman tried to escape once, but had to be saved in the forest of the nine gods.
Nothing is as it seems, as the clan is picked off little by little because of a trailer in their mists. But the trailer is not who you would think. Its an interesting story with lots of twists and turns. Some pages you will hate and others will have you shouting for joy.
Read on my friends.
September 23, 2024
Better and better
We see Nyri and Khalvir learning to live together as captive and captor. He has to keep rescuing her from the perils of the travel to his home tribe. She is still trying to keep her promise to keep Kyaati alive while Kyaati has given up on life completely. But Kyaati starts to see how combining tribes is the way to survive while Nyri holds steadfast to the teachings of their tribe, their dying tribe.
There’s fighting, hunting, escapes, daily life, so many things keep this story moving along that it’s hard to put down.
We see Nyri and Khalvir learning to live together as captive and captor. He has to keep rescuing her from the perils of the travel to his home tribe. She is still trying to keep her promise to keep Kyaati alive while Kyaati has given up on life completely. But Kyaati starts to see how combining tribes is the way to survive while Nyri holds steadfast to the teachings of their tribe, their dying tribe.
There’s fighting, hunting, escapes, daily life, so many things keep this story moving along that it’s hard to put down.
March 8, 2023
Plenty of Action
Quite a bit of action and drama in this instalment. Also, there are a few surprising twists. I can’t help thinking as I read this story, that not much has changed within our world. Only that things may appear more refined. However, the lust for power, greed, betrayal, a clinging to spiritual beliefs (even when proven wrong against evidence) still run deep within our human systems. Good story. Wonderful writing, and strong characters.
Quite a bit of action and drama in this instalment. Also, there are a few surprising twists. I can’t help thinking as I read this story, that not much has changed within our world. Only that things may appear more refined. However, the lust for power, greed, betrayal, a clinging to spiritual beliefs (even when proven wrong against evidence) still run deep within our human systems. Good story. Wonderful writing, and strong characters.
July 17, 2024
Much Better than Book 2
I really liked the first book and really didn't like book two much, to the point I almost didn't read this one. I'm very glad I decided to give it a chance. This story was much better paced, had much more interesting character development and had many interesting twists and turns. It's fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Definitely worth reading.
I really liked the first book and really didn't like book two much, to the point I almost didn't read this one. I'm very glad I decided to give it a chance. This story was much better paced, had much more interesting character development and had many interesting twists and turns. It's fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Definitely worth reading.
June 30, 2022
My first read by the author and absolutely loved this story. I have not read the first two in this series but that didn't stop me from enjoying this beautifully written story.
Really loved the writing style and with a mix of history, action, drama, fantasy and strong female leads, this book is definitely a must read.
Really loved the writing style and with a mix of history, action, drama, fantasy and strong female leads, this book is definitely a must read.
November 12, 2022
Action and more action
Now I'm becoming attached to these characters through all their ups and downs. But this "Romeo and Juliet" appear to have a better fate than Shakespear's star-crossed pair. The world is fierce and brutal, our hero and heroine have true love to strengthen then.
Now I'm becoming attached to these characters through all their ups and downs. But this "Romeo and Juliet" appear to have a better fate than Shakespear's star-crossed pair. The world is fierce and brutal, our hero and heroine have true love to strengthen then.
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