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The Messenger #13
Farthest Shore
Victory begins with an idea, and that idea forms in the place between galaxies.
Drifting in the intergalactic deep, Dash begins the final push towards peace. From the depths of Realm lore, the Kingsport takes shape, one component at a time.
But the war is not over, and the Deepers aren’t done.
The space beyond our galaxy is far from empty, and the Arkubators, Deeper worlds, and other secrets begin to reveal themselves as the Realm forces fight their way, gate to gate, into areas never seen by humans.
Dash will journey farther than any other human has ever gone—or so he thinks.
What awaits him is a secret that will change everything humans know about their origins.
Only two questions will remain: Can humanity win?
And at what cost?
Experience the thirteen entry in the international bestselling series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert. If you're a fan of world building, mecha style action, and rich character driven stories, you'll love this intergalactic epic.
Drifting in the intergalactic deep, Dash begins the final push towards peace. From the depths of Realm lore, the Kingsport takes shape, one component at a time.
But the war is not over, and the Deepers aren’t done.
The space beyond our galaxy is far from empty, and the Arkubators, Deeper worlds, and other secrets begin to reveal themselves as the Realm forces fight their way, gate to gate, into areas never seen by humans.
Dash will journey farther than any other human has ever gone—or so he thinks.
What awaits him is a secret that will change everything humans know about their origins.
Only two questions will remain: Can humanity win?
And at what cost?
Experience the thirteen entry in the international bestselling series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert. If you're a fan of world building, mecha style action, and rich character driven stories, you'll love this intergalactic epic.
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303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 9, 2021
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February 21, 2022
In the thirteenth installment of J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert’s The Messenger sci-fi series, protagonist Newton “Dash” Sawyer strives for peace in the universe, with the Kingsport becoming real, and the Arkubators, worlds of the Deepers, and other secrets unraveling as the Cygnus Realm fights for several transportation gates. As in previous books, a useful databank of terminology native to the literary franchise precedes the main text, very much helpful for anyone who may have broken from the series for any amount of time. The main chapters open proper with Wei-Ping, one of the Gentle Friends, now commanding her own vessel and chasing a Deeper ship, seeing one of their new deadly weapons.
The Cygnus Realm has help from newcomer aliens known as the N’Teel, led by Cloud Leader Garciss, a General among her people, and turning the tides of whatever conflicts with the Deeper they have after the forging of their alliance. The Realm captures a Deeper Battle Prince and takes it aboard the Forge, although it slowly comes back online and warrants destruction. Dash and Kai visit a seismically-unstable planet with giant insects, where they retrieve a model of Kingsport and aim to make it a reality. Back at the Forge, pushed to its limit given the diversity of the Realm’s armada, Dash experiments with attempts to battle at increased speed.
An entity known as the Radiant Point eventually comes to light, after which Deepers attack the N’Teel homeworld, with their fearsome beam weapon posing a significant threat. The Archetype encounters a Deeper ship of new design with three deadly beam weapons, with the N’Teel themselves suffering the greatest losses in the recent conflicts. Mechs other than the Archetype receive upgrades, and the Deeper soon become silent, with Dash going into cryo-sleep to embark on a seven-week trip on a mission necessary for the good of the Realm, a major conflict ending the book, and the Deepers finding themselves on the run, although this makes them more deadly.
On the whole, the thirteenth Messenger book is very much on par with its predecessors, although this definitely isn’t a bad thing as its positives greatly outweigh the negatives, the former including things such as good character development, with many details surrounding Dash’s early life coming to fruition during his cryo-sleep, along with plentiful sci-fi action with well-described battles, an occasional smidgeon of humor and cursing also present. Granted, it does share its flaws with its precursors such as the diverse extraterrestrial races not given reminders of appearance, although those who enjoyed prior books will enjoy the thirteenth entry, but those new to the series will want to start from the beginning.
The Cygnus Realm has help from newcomer aliens known as the N’Teel, led by Cloud Leader Garciss, a General among her people, and turning the tides of whatever conflicts with the Deeper they have after the forging of their alliance. The Realm captures a Deeper Battle Prince and takes it aboard the Forge, although it slowly comes back online and warrants destruction. Dash and Kai visit a seismically-unstable planet with giant insects, where they retrieve a model of Kingsport and aim to make it a reality. Back at the Forge, pushed to its limit given the diversity of the Realm’s armada, Dash experiments with attempts to battle at increased speed.
An entity known as the Radiant Point eventually comes to light, after which Deepers attack the N’Teel homeworld, with their fearsome beam weapon posing a significant threat. The Archetype encounters a Deeper ship of new design with three deadly beam weapons, with the N’Teel themselves suffering the greatest losses in the recent conflicts. Mechs other than the Archetype receive upgrades, and the Deeper soon become silent, with Dash going into cryo-sleep to embark on a seven-week trip on a mission necessary for the good of the Realm, a major conflict ending the book, and the Deepers finding themselves on the run, although this makes them more deadly.
On the whole, the thirteenth Messenger book is very much on par with its predecessors, although this definitely isn’t a bad thing as its positives greatly outweigh the negatives, the former including things such as good character development, with many details surrounding Dash’s early life coming to fruition during his cryo-sleep, along with plentiful sci-fi action with well-described battles, an occasional smidgeon of humor and cursing also present. Granted, it does share its flaws with its precursors such as the diverse extraterrestrial races not given reminders of appearance, although those who enjoyed prior books will enjoy the thirteenth entry, but those new to the series will want to start from the beginning.
May 24, 2021
Messenger
The story deserves the five star rating on this occasion. However, I am becoming more disillusioned with the author constantly having Dash going off in cuckoo la la dreams while in the middle of a fight. And therefore making a mess of things. Now some readers may find this endearing, but really, when you need to focus on what is in front of you. You go off on cuckoo land. In reality this would be farcical and would not happen. Maybe I'm wrong, but when I need to focus, I don't go off mind wandering. And this is happening too often and is spoiling the storyline. In fact , Dash is becoming a liability. The story is good, not great. Perhaps the author needs a break from Dash and la la land.
The story deserves the five star rating on this occasion. However, I am becoming more disillusioned with the author constantly having Dash going off in cuckoo la la dreams while in the middle of a fight. And therefore making a mess of things. Now some readers may find this endearing, but really, when you need to focus on what is in front of you. You go off on cuckoo land. In reality this would be farcical and would not happen. Maybe I'm wrong, but when I need to focus, I don't go off mind wandering. And this is happening too often and is spoiling the storyline. In fact , Dash is becoming a liability. The story is good, not great. Perhaps the author needs a break from Dash and la la land.
May 21, 2021
Fantastic battles
-Dash and the Sygnic Realm continued to battle an alien foe called the deepers. Like the first war this war is another that has to be won.!
They have found new technology in gate technology and black metal technology that will help them in the future. You might ask yourself is this series worth reading I mean we've already been through one war now we have another? I did ask myself that question and this war is just as important and just as exciting if not more than the first war. Great read.!
-Dash and the Sygnic Realm continued to battle an alien foe called the deepers. Like the first war this war is another that has to be won.!
They have found new technology in gate technology and black metal technology that will help them in the future. You might ask yourself is this series worth reading I mean we've already been through one war now we have another? I did ask myself that question and this war is just as important and just as exciting if not more than the first war. Great read.!
May 9, 2021
Loved this volume, Lucky 13
The action never stops in this one, it's incredible how much was fit into one book. Dash and crew move ever closer to the culmination of the war with the Deepers as each side creates deadly new inventions. Throughout the tense situations, humor is sprinkled like beautiful gems; I laughed out loud quite a few times. I do love the banter between Leira and Dash, but the AIs really bring down the house.
The action never stops in this one, it's incredible how much was fit into one book. Dash and crew move ever closer to the culmination of the war with the Deepers as each side creates deadly new inventions. Throughout the tense situations, humor is sprinkled like beautiful gems; I laughed out loud quite a few times. I do love the banter between Leira and Dash, but the AIs really bring down the house.
September 23, 2022
The boys have done it again
I was a little concerned when I got to book twelve, knowing there were only three left, wondering whether the remaining twists and turns would live up to the previous eleven. The answer is, they do.
Book thirteen takes characters and the storyline to new heights. Which means I'm now waiting for something terrible to happen in books fourteen and fifteen.
Bring it on.
I was a little concerned when I got to book twelve, knowing there were only three left, wondering whether the remaining twists and turns would live up to the previous eleven. The answer is, they do.
Book thirteen takes characters and the storyline to new heights. Which means I'm now waiting for something terrible to happen in books fourteen and fifteen.
Bring it on.
August 31, 2022
Dash and the Realm are now in a pitch battle with the Deepers, they are the only thing in the Rim Arm that is keeping the Deepers from taking over everyone. But Dash is feeling that in order to move ahead they will have to push now rather than later. To build a bigger platform than the Forge.
Deepers are not going to collaborate and the battle rages on.
Great series. Lots of action and fun.
Deepers are not going to collaborate and the battle rages on.
Great series. Lots of action and fun.
May 15, 2021
Great storyline
Wow another great storyline with plenty of blood and guts lol. Looking forward to the next book of the Messenger. August is to far away lol
Wow another great storyline with plenty of blood and guts lol. Looking forward to the next book of the Messenger. August is to far away lol
June 7, 2021
I am so into this series, waiting for the next one.
June 24, 2021
Another great edition
I love this series. I can take a break between books and when the next one comes out I dive right back in as if it was only yesterday. Keep them coming Terry!
I love this series. I can take a break between books and when the next one comes out I dive right back in as if it was only yesterday. Keep them coming Terry!
July 20, 2021
Good Story
Not the best but it had me from the beginning. Not sure when I will read it again. Will keep it around just in case.
Not the best but it had me from the beginning. Not sure when I will read it again. Will keep it around just in case.
September 22, 2021
great read
This book is full of action from the very first page right up to the last page and it leaves you wanting more
This book is full of action from the very first page right up to the last page and it leaves you wanting more
March 7, 2022
It's dash and crew up to
It's dash and crew up to the job of agghh going to give the story away again. If you enjoy reading what Dash and friends are up to then read and enjoy.
It's dash and crew up to the job of agghh going to give the story away again. If you enjoy reading what Dash and friends are up to then read and enjoy.
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