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Kat Dubois Chronicles #5
Judgement
When our universe falls in the gods' crosshairs, only one woman can stand against them...
Kat Dubois. Immortal. Ex-assassin. Humanity's last hope.
Kat has finally embraced her role as the Nejeret figurehead, diving headlong into the mission to forge an alliance between her people and the human race. Only then, will they finally be able to defeat the Senate. Progress is painfully slow, and not remotely steady...until a terrorist attack provides Kat with a lead that just might turn the tide of the war.
But a visitor from another universe appears in the middle of the chase, blindsiding Kat with a threat more deadly than the Senate--the Netjers and their leader, the Mother of All. Kat must travel to the Netjer universe if she is to have any chance of saving her own. What she finds there will change everything... Judgement is the fifth book in the Kat Dubois Chronicles, a tough-girl urban fantasy series set in Seattle, WA. If you like intense action, gritty characters, unconventional magic, and Egyptian mythology, then you'll love this unique, fast-paced adventure! MORE BOOKS IN THE ECHO KAT DUBOIS CHRONICLES
Ink Witch
Outcast
Underground
Soul Eater
Judgement
Afterlife ECHO TRILOGY
Echo in Time
Resonance
Time Anomaly
Dissonance
Ricochet Through Time
Kat Dubois. Immortal. Ex-assassin. Humanity's last hope.
Kat has finally embraced her role as the Nejeret figurehead, diving headlong into the mission to forge an alliance between her people and the human race. Only then, will they finally be able to defeat the Senate. Progress is painfully slow, and not remotely steady...until a terrorist attack provides Kat with a lead that just might turn the tide of the war.
But a visitor from another universe appears in the middle of the chase, blindsiding Kat with a threat more deadly than the Senate--the Netjers and their leader, the Mother of All. Kat must travel to the Netjer universe if she is to have any chance of saving her own. What she finds there will change everything... Judgement is the fifth book in the Kat Dubois Chronicles, a tough-girl urban fantasy series set in Seattle, WA. If you like intense action, gritty characters, unconventional magic, and Egyptian mythology, then you'll love this unique, fast-paced adventure! MORE BOOKS IN THE ECHO KAT DUBOIS CHRONICLES
Ink Witch
Outcast
Underground
Soul Eater
Judgement
Afterlife ECHO TRILOGY
Echo in Time
Resonance
Time Anomaly
Dissonance
Ricochet Through Time
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2021
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Lindsey Sparks also writes as Lindsey Fairleigh.
Lindsey is a bestselling Science Fiction and Fantasy author who lives her life with one foot in a book—so long as that book transports her to a magical world or bends the rules of science. Her novels, from Science Fiction Adventure to Time Travel Romance, always offer a hearty dose of unreality, along with plenty of history, mystery, adventure, and romance.
When she's not working on her next novel, Lindsey spends her time hanging out with her two little boys, working in her garden, or playing board games with her husband. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and their small pack of cats and dogs.
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Lindsey Sparks also writes as Lindsey Fairleigh.
Lindsey is a bestselling Science Fiction and Fantasy author who lives her life with one foot in a book—so long as that book transports her to a magical world or bends the rules of science. Her novels, from Science Fiction Adventure to Time Travel Romance, always offer a hearty dose of unreality, along with plenty of history, mystery, adventure, and romance.
When she's not working on her next novel, Lindsey spends her time hanging out with her two little boys, working in her garden, or playing board games with her husband. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and their small pack of cats and dogs.
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December 20, 2017
Coming before "The Mother of All" Is no joking matter. She enslaves worlds.
I was an ARC reader for this book.I was asked to do nothing more that read it. Like the previous books in this series it is not your average read. It has depth, complex characters and is set in a mystical time in history. Over the Years I have grown to love Kat Dubois and her soul mate who she will go through bonding withdrawals and die if apart for too long Nik. Also we see some of our familiar supporting characters such as Re,Dom, Anapa ect. In this book Kat is called to go on trial for the humans and her planet before "The Mother Of All" and the High Counsel to determine if her planet should be destroyed.Only Kat can save them now and she may need to lay down her life to save them.Kat is still not sure which side Anapa is aligned with but Kat will find out soon enough. Pick up you copy now to find out more.
Ms. Fairleigh has done it again. Such a compelling story line in a world filled with mystical gifts, Gods and Demi Gods with an ancient flair. She transports you to another time with her well written tale.I can hardly wait to read book six that comes out next year.
I was an ARC reader for this book.I was asked to do nothing more that read it. Like the previous books in this series it is not your average read. It has depth, complex characters and is set in a mystical time in history. Over the Years I have grown to love Kat Dubois and her soul mate who she will go through bonding withdrawals and die if apart for too long Nik. Also we see some of our familiar supporting characters such as Re,Dom, Anapa ect. In this book Kat is called to go on trial for the humans and her planet before "The Mother Of All" and the High Counsel to determine if her planet should be destroyed.Only Kat can save them now and she may need to lay down her life to save them.Kat is still not sure which side Anapa is aligned with but Kat will find out soon enough. Pick up you copy now to find out more.
Ms. Fairleigh has done it again. Such a compelling story line in a world filled with mystical gifts, Gods and Demi Gods with an ancient flair. She transports you to another time with her well written tale.I can hardly wait to read book six that comes out next year.
December 23, 2017
Cannot get enough!
These books are incredibly unique, fun and so well written! I have read all of the books in this universe, starting with Lex's adventures in Echoes. They addictive, incredible and unpredictable, which for me, is a winning combination. I am literally drooling waiting for the conclusion to Kat's adventures next month, it must cannot get here soon enough! Great job, again, Lindsey 🤣
These books are incredibly unique, fun and so well written! I have read all of the books in this universe, starting with Lex's adventures in Echoes. They addictive, incredible and unpredictable, which for me, is a winning combination. I am literally drooling waiting for the conclusion to Kat's adventures next month, it must cannot get here soon enough! Great job, again, Lindsey 🤣
December 15, 2017
Finished in a day thanks to text to speech ! I was so into the story I didn't want to put it down ! Uugghhhh as usual I can't wait for the next book to see how it all ends !!
I strongly recommend this series to anyone looking for a new read !!
I strongly recommend this series to anyone looking for a new read !!
December 24, 2017
Love
I have enjoyed Kay's journey so much I am going to miss this series. Only one more to go. All good things have a great ending.
I have enjoyed Kay's journey so much I am going to miss this series. Only one more to go. All good things have a great ending.
February 13, 2018
Judgement was fascinating, involving a different set of challenges than Kat originally thought she would face.
I finally got used to the teenage-hormone mess of Kat and love how the author used her personality and circumstances as an obstacle rather than just a potentially annoying trait you have to put up with to like the character. It’s almost like trying to think about what you would do or how you would try to react, or not, to the stuff she faces if you were thrust back into your crazy teenage self. A frustrating handicap, that’s for sure.
One complaint I have about the rest of the characters is they now seem fractured, like consistent personalities was less concern than the events that played out. Example: Re, other than when he wasn’t being Re, didn’t seem to react with as many words, wisdom, or confidence/boldness that I tend to associate with Re, like his character was just there and somehow wasted of his personality since the Echo trilogy. This issue seemed to happen with several characters (probably why each book was a quick enough read) that really needed more meat. The first book had the best chunk and maintained everyone’s personalities as well as gave them their due time to say what they needed to without cutting them short.
In short, the books have been feeling rushed (I know, there are 6 books, but even 6 can fall short of how much depth might be necessary).
I finally got used to the teenage-hormone mess of Kat and love how the author used her personality and circumstances as an obstacle rather than just a potentially annoying trait you have to put up with to like the character. It’s almost like trying to think about what you would do or how you would try to react, or not, to the stuff she faces if you were thrust back into your crazy teenage self. A frustrating handicap, that’s for sure.
One complaint I have about the rest of the characters is they now seem fractured, like consistent personalities was less concern than the events that played out. Example: Re, other than when he wasn’t being Re, didn’t seem to react with as many words, wisdom, or confidence/boldness that I tend to associate with Re, like his character was just there and somehow wasted of his personality since the Echo trilogy. This issue seemed to happen with several characters (probably why each book was a quick enough read) that really needed more meat. The first book had the best chunk and maintained everyone’s personalities as well as gave them their due time to say what they needed to without cutting them short.
In short, the books have been feeling rushed (I know, there are 6 books, but even 6 can fall short of how much depth might be necessary).
August 3, 2021
Just as the title suggest there was a lot of judgement In this book.KAT's judgement was taken on NIK and on many decisions as to who to trust and who to not, whom to set free, whom to capture.I like that the her character is not perfect and she makes mistakes too, that's what am looking for real stuff.
There were many pov in the ending, I usually do not like more than one pov, but I was not disappointed in this book as the povs vaguely made me aware of what was going on when KAT's not in the universe.
There was not a lot of NIK and KAT moments in this book and didn't get to see any physical romance except of a kiss another thing that I liked. They are getting emotionally attached and that brings a new life to this characters
Anupa was the new character which I had suspicion about but it seems he made things better and helped provide and shelter to KAT which makes him a great character. As we all need to find comfort in unknown places.
Overall this book was nice but felt too short
There were many pov in the ending, I usually do not like more than one pov, but I was not disappointed in this book as the povs vaguely made me aware of what was going on when KAT's not in the universe.
There was not a lot of NIK and KAT moments in this book and didn't get to see any physical romance except of a kiss another thing that I liked. They are getting emotionally attached and that brings a new life to this characters
Anupa was the new character which I had suspicion about but it seems he made things better and helped provide and shelter to KAT which makes him a great character. As we all need to find comfort in unknown places.
Overall this book was nice but felt too short
March 21, 2022
Doesn’t Disappoint…
As usual Mrs. Sparks skill to weave a story doesn’t disappoint! Are there things I wish were elaborated on more, of course she wouldn’t be good at what she does if she didn’t leave you wanting for a little bit more than she gave. I’m hoping to see some of those things in the next book. The depth and surprise in her plot twists and subplots is astounding. Even though we are in to book 5 there’s so much to learn about each and every character that is a staple to the story. I will admit that the alien aspect was a little left field from where she’s been in the past, but her execution was spot on. Her explanation of creating this whole New World made me want more as usual! After book 6…
As usual Mrs. Sparks skill to weave a story doesn’t disappoint! Are there things I wish were elaborated on more, of course she wouldn’t be good at what she does if she didn’t leave you wanting for a little bit more than she gave. I’m hoping to see some of those things in the next book. The depth and surprise in her plot twists and subplots is astounding. Even though we are in to book 5 there’s so much to learn about each and every character that is a staple to the story. I will admit that the alien aspect was a little left field from where she’s been in the past, but her execution was spot on. Her explanation of creating this whole New World made me want more as usual! After book 6…
December 24, 2019
Review of Judgement by Lindsey Fairleigh
In this book the reader gets to see just how attached Nik and Kat are. It satisfies the romantic in me. At the beginning one gets an easy feeling. But with Kat, you know that can't last long. And the ease is soon shattered when Kat is spirited away to another universe where she is to stand trial as the representative of this universe to determine if this universe is worthy to be saved or destroyed. Thereafter, you wonder if she will ever get back to Nik. The last ½ to ¾ of the book is satisfyingly exciting. I enjoyed reading it.
In this book the reader gets to see just how attached Nik and Kat are. It satisfies the romantic in me. At the beginning one gets an easy feeling. But with Kat, you know that can't last long. And the ease is soon shattered when Kat is spirited away to another universe where she is to stand trial as the representative of this universe to determine if this universe is worthy to be saved or destroyed. Thereafter, you wonder if she will ever get back to Nik. The last ½ to ¾ of the book is satisfyingly exciting. I enjoyed reading it.
March 30, 2023
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: Urban Fantasy, Mythology
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 💜💜💜
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁: 💧
𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 🖊️🖊️🖊️
𝗣𝗢𝗩: FMC
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Audiobook
I loved Kat when I read the Echo Trilogy & I am so excited that she has her own series. I will say, I strongly suggest reading the Echo Trilogy before starting this series. It will give you some great backstory before diving into this own.
Kat is pulled into a whole new universe to answer a simply complicated question, is her universe worth saving. This book is full of so many things that are absolutely not as they appear. Nothing the Netjerets knew to be true seems to be the case.
Will Kat be able to find her way home before it is too late?
I can’t wait to see where this series goes next.
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 💜💜💜
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁: 💧
𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 🖊️🖊️🖊️
𝗣𝗢𝗩: FMC
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Audiobook
I loved Kat when I read the Echo Trilogy & I am so excited that she has her own series. I will say, I strongly suggest reading the Echo Trilogy before starting this series. It will give you some great backstory before diving into this own.
Kat is pulled into a whole new universe to answer a simply complicated question, is her universe worth saving. This book is full of so many things that are absolutely not as they appear. Nothing the Netjerets knew to be true seems to be the case.
Will Kat be able to find her way home before it is too late?
I can’t wait to see where this series goes next.
August 4, 2018
Threat identified
This was an exciting adventure into a new universe and meeting new beings. The Mother of All definitely makes me think of cancer, since the body is cognizant (Isfet). Is Isfet everything or just Kat's universe? That's part I didn't understand. Still hoping for a happy ending, even though we've already lost a couple friends. I also wonder if with Isfet's release will Aaru change and perhaps be less of a prison and more of a paradise or add to the soul energy?
This was an exciting adventure into a new universe and meeting new beings. The Mother of All definitely makes me think of cancer, since the body is cognizant (Isfet). Is Isfet everything or just Kat's universe? That's part I didn't understand. Still hoping for a happy ending, even though we've already lost a couple friends. I also wonder if with Isfet's release will Aaru change and perhaps be less of a prison and more of a paradise or add to the soul energy?
October 22, 2018
Her universe is in danger, will she be able to save it...
Kat is requested to go to the Netjer universe to stand trial for her own, but soon finds things are not what they seem. The Mother of All has ordered all Nejerets to be destroyed and Kat to live her life as a prisoner. Will Kat find away to escape and return back to Nik?
Our heroine needs to make important decisions to save herself, the ones she loves, her people and universe from the worst evil yet.
Jo-Ann Doyle
Kat is requested to go to the Netjer universe to stand trial for her own, but soon finds things are not what they seem. The Mother of All has ordered all Nejerets to be destroyed and Kat to live her life as a prisoner. Will Kat find away to escape and return back to Nik?
Our heroine needs to make important decisions to save herself, the ones she loves, her people and universe from the worst evil yet.
Jo-Ann Doyle
December 20, 2017
Damn I hate cliffhangers. This one felt shorter than the others. Not sure how I felt about the other characters parts at the end. You're getting into it and then bam someone else. Didn't really feel Lex's pain about her kids dying unless no one told her. Re is a tricky sod but it's good he's on side now. Poor Anapa, he's become one of my favourite characters. Can't wait till the finale.
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January 1, 2018
Dangerous Liaison
Kat has found herself in an impossible situation. She must figure out a way to save her people all the while trying not to die herself from being separated from Nick her soul mate. Sometimes one must die in order to live and save those who can't save themselves. This was a real nail bitter from start to finish.
Kat has found herself in an impossible situation. She must figure out a way to save her people all the while trying not to die herself from being separated from Nick her soul mate. Sometimes one must die in order to live and save those who can't save themselves. This was a real nail bitter from start to finish.
January 26, 2018
Hmm
I don’t know but I feel like this book could have been skipped in the series. A bunch of stuff happened in another world which is causing the extermination of Kat’s race and eventually the end of the world. I found myself skimming most of the book and still managed to grasp the entire story.
I don’t know but I feel like this book could have been skipped in the series. A bunch of stuff happened in another world which is causing the extermination of Kat’s race and eventually the end of the world. I found myself skimming most of the book and still managed to grasp the entire story.
November 7, 2018
OMG! So far this has been the best book in the series. Kat is now tasked with save her universe. I could not wait to know what happened next! The book was just too short, and the next one is going to be the last one; I am already sad but at the same time super excited!
I want so much more of Kat Dubois story.
I want so much more of Kat Dubois story.
June 7, 2020
Sometimes you just can’t trust an alien god. Kat is now being judged as a representative of mankind as to whether the world will continue as it is. Trying to stop the Senate is the least of Kat’s problems when she has to face the Mother of All and her band of murdering Netjers. So what is a newly bonded kick azz former assassin supposed to do but go take care of business.
January 15, 2018
Another great book in the series.
Lindsey never fails to pull me into the story with her writing. The action and suspense are non-stop. I can't wait for the end of the month when the conclusion comes out.
Lindsey never fails to pull me into the story with her writing. The action and suspense are non-stop. I can't wait for the end of the month when the conclusion comes out.
November 16, 2018
Fantastic addition to Kat's journey! So much happens in this book. There is so much detail, drama, action and everything is starting to come together. There are a few trials they all have to endure before it all ends and I can not wait to read the conclusion to Kat's story.
January 16, 2023
Each book in this series is better than the last one! The action and high stakes in this book is gripping. As Kat faced incredible odds, I found myself right there with her, racing to see what happens next. Amazing! I can't wait to move on to the next one!
January 6, 2018
Judgement
This is a very good series. Judgement is a very good book. Can’t wait to read afterlife. Shouldn’t be long
This is a very good series. Judgement is a very good book. Can’t wait to read afterlife. Shouldn’t be long
March 12, 2018
😻
I love this series. I kind of wAited to reAd this book so the next one would already be out.
I love this series. I kind of wAited to reAd this book so the next one would already be out.
April 19, 2018
OMG that ending. So much at once and a cliffhanger. 😱
January 14, 2019
Ends with a cliffhanger.
August 19, 2019
I really like this whole series. The world and characters are interesting and keep me wanting more.
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August 31, 2019Wow! Great Book
Unbelievable step by step in and out of this fantasy universe on the book's pages. And a page turner it is. It was 3:30 in the morning before I knew it!
Unbelievable step by step in and out of this fantasy universe on the book's pages. And a page turner it is. It was 3:30 in the morning before I knew it!
January 1, 2020
My 16 year old daughter and I enjoyed the story. It ended without any unanswered questions but allows the writer to expand the story with other characters. I will miss the characters in this book.
May 12, 2021
Loved this. Seemed shorter than the last book even though it was 5 hours long. Can't wait for the next one.
August 31, 2021
Kat is back and facing an impossible choice in this book. The story manages to be fresh and new with every book.
October 7, 2021
3.5⭐️
April 17, 2022
Holy cliffhangers batman!
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