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Forgotten Colony #1–5 omnibus
Forgotten Colony: The Complete Series
GET ALL FIVE BOOKS IN THIS EPIC MILITARY SCI-FI ADVENTURE BY MILLION-COPY+ BESTSELLER M.R. FORBES! The war is over. Earth is lost. Running is the only option.
It may already be too late.
Caleb is a former Marine Raider and commander of the Vultures, a search and rescue team that's spent the last two years pulling high-value targets out of alien-ravaged cities and shipping them off-world.
When his new orders call for him to join forty-thousand survivors aboard the last starship out, he thinks his days of fighting are over. The Deliverance represents a fresh start and a chance to leave the war behind for good.
Except the war won't be as easy to escape as he thought.
And the colonists will need Caleb more than he ever imagined...
1. Deliverance
2. Deception
3. Desperation
4. Destruction
5. Declaration
It may already be too late.
Caleb is a former Marine Raider and commander of the Vultures, a search and rescue team that's spent the last two years pulling high-value targets out of alien-ravaged cities and shipping them off-world.
When his new orders call for him to join forty-thousand survivors aboard the last starship out, he thinks his days of fighting are over. The Deliverance represents a fresh start and a chance to leave the war behind for good.
Except the war won't be as easy to escape as he thought.
And the colonists will need Caleb more than he ever imagined...
1. Deliverance
2. Deception
3. Desperation
4. Destruction
5. Declaration
1415 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2021
1481 people are currently reading
385 people want to read
About the author
M.R. Forbes
165 books1,009 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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October 21, 2021
Great story, but not gripping
I rather liked this series and read all of it. The characters are good, the plot interesting, but... It didn't grip me. I was able to put it down and pick it up a week later. It took a long time to finish because I didn't need to figure out what happened next. I still recommend it, but it didn't make the final star.
I rather liked this series and read all of it. The characters are good, the plot interesting, but... It didn't grip me. I was able to put it down and pick it up a week later. It took a long time to finish because I didn't need to figure out what happened next. I still recommend it, but it didn't make the final star.
March 17, 2025
4.5 stars, great series with its peaks and valleys but overall good fun and a page turner.
November 1, 2021
Liked story. Hated errors.
I'm figuring inahri are the people and inahrai is the language although this definition didn't always fit. Couldn't do the same with Arluthru. When it was misspelled, it was just misspelled. Then there's the totally wrong use of pronouns. Definition of Roger was wrong. People have died because of this wrong understanding of the meaning of Roger. Story goes through various conflicts and battles where some people die, but get resurrected while others, sadly, just die. This is true of enemy also. Some can't die, but others actually do die. Very little rhyme, and no reason. Earth is overcome by hordes of monsters whose only function is to breed like ants, attack, and kill. Survival requires leaving earth in generation ships, and as always, the survivors forget their purpose. Guess what, the planet they go to is where the monsters came from in the first place. How did that happen? Well, there's been some backstabbing and other underhanded things going on. So when all is said and done we find out that we win this battle, but there's a war going on that this series of books will presumably answer in a new series.
I'm figuring inahri are the people and inahrai is the language although this definition didn't always fit. Couldn't do the same with Arluthru. When it was misspelled, it was just misspelled. Then there's the totally wrong use of pronouns. Definition of Roger was wrong. People have died because of this wrong understanding of the meaning of Roger. Story goes through various conflicts and battles where some people die, but get resurrected while others, sadly, just die. This is true of enemy also. Some can't die, but others actually do die. Very little rhyme, and no reason. Earth is overcome by hordes of monsters whose only function is to breed like ants, attack, and kill. Survival requires leaving earth in generation ships, and as always, the survivors forget their purpose. Guess what, the planet they go to is where the monsters came from in the first place. How did that happen? Well, there's been some backstabbing and other underhanded things going on. So when all is said and done we find out that we win this battle, but there's a war going on that this series of books will presumably answer in a new series.
September 11, 2022
Wow. I just finished the five-book box set of the Forgotten Colony box Set by M. R. Forbes. It took me a while since each book is a long read. There are heroic Marines, monsters from outer space, humanity desperate to escape Earth to make a new start somewhere else. Some members of the human race seem to be in it only for themselves, but the heroes still fight bravely.
They must battle human ignorance and complacency. The technology that other races possess is mind-bending. At the end I found a little bit of Lovecraft-type beings.
I have read a lot of Science Fiction in my life and this box set was a huge dose of the type of stories that I love. If you like space monsters and complex plots, this is for you.
They must battle human ignorance and complacency. The technology that other races possess is mind-bending. At the end I found a little bit of Lovecraft-type beings.
I have read a lot of Science Fiction in my life and this box set was a huge dose of the type of stories that I love. If you like space monsters and complex plots, this is for you.
January 22, 2023
I Started with Sheriff Duke, Now if the Cards are Played Right Another Good Man to Save Humankind
Space Marine Sergeant Caleb Card is a lot like Sheriff Hayden Duke. They are both characters with a strong ethos, who do the right thing, not the easy thing. Though they are similar, they are not the same. M.R. Forbes has given them strong, yet distinctive personalities, and like the many other books I've read in this multipart universe, the supporting cast of characters are also well developed. The books in the Forgotten series are one long arc, not meant to be read as stand-alone tomes.
The books are well written, and well edited, with solid story lines. The dialogue is realistic and hot contrived. I strongly recommend The five books of The Forgotten arc.
Space Marine Sergeant Caleb Card is a lot like Sheriff Hayden Duke. They are both characters with a strong ethos, who do the right thing, not the easy thing. Though they are similar, they are not the same. M.R. Forbes has given them strong, yet distinctive personalities, and like the many other books I've read in this multipart universe, the supporting cast of characters are also well developed. The books in the Forgotten series are one long arc, not meant to be read as stand-alone tomes.
The books are well written, and well edited, with solid story lines. The dialogue is realistic and hot contrived. I strongly recommend The five books of The Forgotten arc.
July 22, 2021
Excellent science fiction, Excellent writing, Excellent plot, Excellent character Building, Excellence overall.
I chose this rating Because The author Has managed 2Exceed All expectations Of Writing. I can find nothing To criticize and everything to praise. I have so much Enjoyment In reading the series. While the main character Our hero Seems impossible to believe, He is totally believable . I must add the editing Is also excellent. If you are looking For good solid science fiction book This is the book For you.
I chose this rating Because The author Has managed 2Exceed All expectations Of Writing. I can find nothing To criticize and everything to praise. I have so much Enjoyment In reading the series. While the main character Our hero Seems impossible to believe, He is totally believable . I must add the editing Is also excellent. If you are looking For good solid science fiction book This is the book For you.
November 10, 2021
Sargent Card, private Wash, the rest of the guardians left to take care of the starship betrayed from the start.
Sargent Card, a marine, in the elite Voyagers, with his decimated guardians left to take care of a whole starship. There were supposed to be a hundred of them but after the disastrous takeoff from earth they were left with just a few and that went down to five the first few years. That and the weird research team lead by RileyValentine. Left you wondering who is friend and who is enemy.
Sargent Card, a marine, in the elite Voyagers, with his decimated guardians left to take care of a whole starship. There were supposed to be a hundred of them but after the disastrous takeoff from earth they were left with just a few and that went down to five the first few years. That and the weird research team lead by RileyValentine. Left you wondering who is friend and who is enemy.
June 24, 2025
Great quality scifi adventure
I HAVE A RULE. Always read another author before reading the next in a series. This collection made me break that rule. I Read all five. Couldn't put them down. This series reads like one big book. Great characters, Consistent story arch and never repeated itself.
Like binging your favourite movie series. Although categorised as military sci fi is much more. Adventure, action honour loss betrayal it has it all.
Just read it you won't regret it even if your not a scifi fan. Good job !r Forbes
I HAVE A RULE. Always read another author before reading the next in a series. This collection made me break that rule. I Read all five. Couldn't put them down. This series reads like one big book. Great characters, Consistent story arch and never repeated itself.
Like binging your favourite movie series. Although categorised as military sci fi is much more. Adventure, action honour loss betrayal it has it all.
Just read it you won't regret it even if your not a scifi fan. Good job !r Forbes
March 9, 2022
Heroic in the Extreme
As could be expected from Forbes, a dazzling tour de force with twists turns and surprises to delight even the most savvy sci-fi buff. I think I love these books so much because his heroes are just so macho…..Alfa +++…..quite the opposite to me. I’m with Lazarus Long who said, (and I paraphrase)……if there’s a battle, I’m going to be a thousand miles away, in a bar, with a girl and a cool drink. Great escapism.
As could be expected from Forbes, a dazzling tour de force with twists turns and surprises to delight even the most savvy sci-fi buff. I think I love these books so much because his heroes are just so macho…..Alfa +++…..quite the opposite to me. I’m with Lazarus Long who said, (and I paraphrase)……if there’s a battle, I’m going to be a thousand miles away, in a bar, with a girl and a cool drink. Great escapism.
May 20, 2022
A relatively decent story, even if it didn't go where I expected it would, each book just kept expanding the story arc, which was fine, but the second book took place something like 200 plus years after the first one, and although it turned out to be necessary, that threw me off, and I never quite recovered my equalibrium afterwords, so I didn't enjoy this series quite as much as I might otherwise have done so if there had been a less jarring transition between the first two books.
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June 2, 2023OUTSTANDING! FIRST RATE!
Incredibly imaginative, intricately detailed, and so smoothly written, you just keep reading no matter how late it gets. And just when you think you've figured out what's coming next, Forbes takes you in an astonishing and delightfully different direction. Can't compare it to anyone else, but I definitely recommend this series to any fan of science fiction, not just military genre. Well done!
Incredibly imaginative, intricately detailed, and so smoothly written, you just keep reading no matter how late it gets. And just when you think you've figured out what's coming next, Forbes takes you in an astonishing and delightfully different direction. Can't compare it to anyone else, but I definitely recommend this series to any fan of science fiction, not just military genre. Well done!
August 29, 2023
Excellent series
Forbes kept me guessing until the very end. I like stories like this, where good triumphs over evil, but that a price must be paid as well.
Great, inspiring characters are rampant in this book and the bad guys are worthy opponents. Beautiful planets and ugly aliens served to entice and enmesh me in the story.
This series was worth the read...I'm going to see what else Forbes has written!
Forbes kept me guessing until the very end. I like stories like this, where good triumphs over evil, but that a price must be paid as well.
Great, inspiring characters are rampant in this book and the bad guys are worthy opponents. Beautiful planets and ugly aliens served to entice and enmesh me in the story.
This series was worth the read...I'm going to see what else Forbes has written!
August 14, 2025
Best Sci-fi Series I've Ever Read!
This was by far the very best written series I have read! M.R. Forbes is an excellent author! I'm looking forward to reading more about Seargent Caleb Card in the Forgotten series. This is definitely a must read for anyone who loves science fiction! I think I read all five books in under two weeks, which is a record for me. I just couldn't stop reading!
This was by far the very best written series I have read! M.R. Forbes is an excellent author! I'm looking forward to reading more about Seargent Caleb Card in the Forgotten series. This is definitely a must read for anyone who loves science fiction! I think I read all five books in under two weeks, which is a record for me. I just couldn't stop reading!
September 20, 2021
A promising start
The sample of the first book in the Forgotten Colony series introduces Sheriff Hayden, whose familiarity with the off-limits strands is not enough to have prevented others from keeping secrets from him. But he’s going to need all his smarts now to learn and overcome those secrets.
The sample of the first book in the Forgotten Colony series introduces Sheriff Hayden, whose familiarity with the off-limits strands is not enough to have prevented others from keeping secrets from him. But he’s going to need all his smarts now to learn and overcome those secrets.
September 29, 2021
Forgotten Colony series
I’m impressed. All five books retained my attention & delivered the anticipated surprises need for me to continue through the end of the series. Mr. Forbes, very well written & I would recommend these books to all reader. Not just sci-fi, but action adventure lovers as well. Enjoyed them very much!
I’m impressed. All five books retained my attention & delivered the anticipated surprises need for me to continue through the end of the series. Mr. Forbes, very well written & I would recommend these books to all reader. Not just sci-fi, but action adventure lovers as well. Enjoyed them very much!
April 26, 2022
Good sifi
Pretty easy to read and not a lot of profanity. I ended up in and out of the hospital for the last 6 months due to heart, back and rotator cuff problems and in between naps, this series kept my mind going and gave me a lot of needed brain activity. Grab the set and enjoy the read!
Pretty easy to read and not a lot of profanity. I ended up in and out of the hospital for the last 6 months due to heart, back and rotator cuff problems and in between naps, this series kept my mind going and gave me a lot of needed brain activity. Grab the set and enjoy the read!
July 18, 2022
Women! Go figure.
I'm not a big fan of starting a story in the middle of a battle but here we are. The first 2 book's are confusing so pay attention or you will lose the plot. Characters are great and a lot of loss and sadness but also a lot of at a boy moments. Just be patient because that's the way it is.
I'm not a big fan of starting a story in the middle of a battle but here we are. The first 2 book's are confusing so pay attention or you will lose the plot. Characters are great and a lot of loss and sadness but also a lot of at a boy moments. Just be patient because that's the way it is.
July 27, 2022
Just awesome
This is only the second 5 star rating I've ever given. The more you read the faster the pace gets. Just when you think it can't get any worse, ALL HELL brakes out. If you like aliens versus aliens and select group of Badass Marines versus all of them. Read, read and then read some more.
This is only the second 5 star rating I've ever given. The more you read the faster the pace gets. Just when you think it can't get any worse, ALL HELL brakes out. If you like aliens versus aliens and select group of Badass Marines versus all of them. Read, read and then read some more.
June 24, 2021
Another great read
Although I wish I had read these in order, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's not always about the destination, sometimes it's the journey. This one is well worth the travels.
Although I wish I had read these in order, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's not always about the destination, sometimes it's the journey. This one is well worth the travels.
July 20, 2021
This was an awesome story. One of the better space operas I've read recently. Great story line, great characters. Definitely looking forward to reading more about the adventures of Caleb Card and John Washington.
July 27, 2021
Pleasantly surprised
I’m not w s I do fan but was stuck in bed for a few weeks so thought ‘oh hell I might as well’. I’m surprised it was a really enjoyable series. Well thought out characters and storyline.
I’m not w s I do fan but was stuck in bed for a few weeks so thought ‘oh hell I might as well’. I’m surprised it was a really enjoyable series. Well thought out characters and storyline.
August 30, 2021
Power of the advocate.
Another great piece of writing from M.R. Forbes. Innovative ideas and concepts like the Citadel and the advocate, 3D gravity, alien races. The teleporter on earth and connections to ancient races. Brilliant. Tremendous book. Would make a great film or game.
Another great piece of writing from M.R. Forbes. Innovative ideas and concepts like the Citadel and the advocate, 3D gravity, alien races. The teleporter on earth and connections to ancient races. Brilliant. Tremendous book. Would make a great film or game.
September 16, 2021
Exciting story
It took a while to get used to terminology but the story made it with it. I just really hate it though when the ending leaves you with a cliffhanger forcing one to buy the next series.
It took a while to get used to terminology but the story made it with it. I just really hate it though when the ending leaves you with a cliffhanger forcing one to buy the next series.
September 17, 2021
Editing dropped stars
Interesting story, editing is so bad I bounced. A major keeps getting answered as lt, correctly spelt word, bit it doesn't fit context. Not a bad story, copy editing is a skill not used on this book
Interesting story, editing is so bad I bounced. A major keeps getting answered as lt, correctly spelt word, bit it doesn't fit context. Not a bad story, copy editing is a skill not used on this book
October 31, 2021
Action packed
Wow. Jumping out of the frying pan into the fire and then into a volcano where aliens go from curious, to nasturtium, to abominations. The heroes are more supermen than they are marines.
Wow. Jumping out of the frying pan into the fire and then into a volcano where aliens go from curious, to nasturtium, to abominations. The heroes are more supermen than they are marines.
November 24, 2021
Gripping from the first page, to the last
Too many box sets have gone unfinished, but I'm happy to say.....this one doesn't get stale, go off track or bore three books in. If you like the first half hour, you'll go right to the end then look for the next installment! 10/10
Too many box sets have gone unfinished, but I'm happy to say.....this one doesn't get stale, go off track or bore three books in. If you like the first half hour, you'll go right to the end then look for the next installment! 10/10
January 27, 2022
Awesome Read
Read the whole series and didn't have a single ho-hum moment in it. Fully rounded characters you find yourself associating with, lots of action that's written so that it pulls you in right along with it. A captivating series you won't be able to put down.
Read the whole series and didn't have a single ho-hum moment in it. Fully rounded characters you find yourself associating with, lots of action that's written so that it pulls you in right along with it. A captivating series you won't be able to put down.
February 14, 2022
Great alien interaction
Several different alien civilizations some coming together and some inalterably determined to rule over all others. Very realistic description of the interaction.
Several different alien civilizations some coming together and some inalterably determined to rule over all others. Very realistic description of the interaction.
April 11, 2022
starling great read very hard to stop reading
Loved every chapter and book of the series its been a while for a book and series to grip me like that , exciting to the end and it didn’t finish to quickly it rounded out the story beautifully.
Loved every chapter and book of the series its been a while for a book and series to grip me like that , exciting to the end and it didn’t finish to quickly it rounded out the story beautifully.
April 15, 2022
Deus ex machina. When in doubt, someone will come from nowhere to save the day.
You can tell he went back and changed people and roles, like a major being referred to as lieutenant. Not bad for a free read.
You can tell he went back and changed people and roles, like a major being referred to as lieutenant. Not bad for a free read.
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