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Children of Earthrise #5
The Song of Earth: Children of Earthrise Book 5
Earth burns. After generations in exile, we returned to our long-lost planet. Scarred. Haunted. Survivors. We--the last humans--are finally home. But our enemies still crave our blood. Seven alien species unite. Seven fleets bombard our planet. Seven armies invade our beautiful world. They have one To kill us all. We refuse to lose Earth again. We will resist. We will fight for every hill, every valley, every stone and blade of grass. We will defend our planet. At any cost. Together, we will raise our voices. We will sing the song of Earth. We will tell the Earth is ours!
- GenresScience FictionAudiobook
358 pages, Paperback
Published June 19, 2018
236 people are currently reading
92 people want to read
About the author
Daniel Arenson
148 books878 followersDaniel Arenson is a bookworm, proud geek, and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. His novels have sold over a million copies. The Huffington Post has called his writing "full of soul." He's written over forty novels, most of them in five series:
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
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July 2, 2018
The Galactic Council denied humanity's claim to Earth and gave the planet to the Basilisks, to their queen, Xerka.
In the two years since the Galactic Council's decision the Basilisks had surrounded the Earth in an airtight blockade with thousands of Rattlers and the fleets of half a dozen other races that hated humans. The bombardments from space was relentless. Earth was on fire.
Deep below the settlements in prepared bunkers, the Human Defense Force, commanded by President Emet Ben-Ari, defended the 250,000 humans living there. They had prepared well and kept the enemy at bay with hidden artillery and rockets. Their strategy had worked well but they were getting real low on ammunition.
Rowan Emery and Bay Ben-Ari lead the Exodus Fleet, fifty starships tasked with searching for humans, rescuing them from slavery and death and taking them to Earth. Leona, Ramses and Tom Shepherd were gathering ammunition and spacecraft for the Human Defense Force.
The future of humanity is looking bleak, but the spirit and determination of the survivors brings hope.
We've come to know these characters well over the course of this series. We bleed with them, cry for their tragedy, laugh at their sly humor and love them. We feel them. The storyline continues to amaze and astound me. And this book includes amazing battle sequences. Some of the best combat action I've read in a long time!
I loved this book! No surprise, I've loved the whole series, but the action is ramping up and I'm really looking forward to the next book in this great dystopian science fiction action series! If you haven't read this series yet, you ought to! If you have, then you don't need me telling you how great it is. You already know!
In the two years since the Galactic Council's decision the Basilisks had surrounded the Earth in an airtight blockade with thousands of Rattlers and the fleets of half a dozen other races that hated humans. The bombardments from space was relentless. Earth was on fire.
Deep below the settlements in prepared bunkers, the Human Defense Force, commanded by President Emet Ben-Ari, defended the 250,000 humans living there. They had prepared well and kept the enemy at bay with hidden artillery and rockets. Their strategy had worked well but they were getting real low on ammunition.
Rowan Emery and Bay Ben-Ari lead the Exodus Fleet, fifty starships tasked with searching for humans, rescuing them from slavery and death and taking them to Earth. Leona, Ramses and Tom Shepherd were gathering ammunition and spacecraft for the Human Defense Force.
The future of humanity is looking bleak, but the spirit and determination of the survivors brings hope.
We've come to know these characters well over the course of this series. We bleed with them, cry for their tragedy, laugh at their sly humor and love them. We feel them. The storyline continues to amaze and astound me. And this book includes amazing battle sequences. Some of the best combat action I've read in a long time!
I loved this book! No surprise, I've loved the whole series, but the action is ramping up and I'm really looking forward to the next book in this great dystopian science fiction action series! If you haven't read this series yet, you ought to! If you have, then you don't need me telling you how great it is. You already know!
September 3, 2018
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
This series just keeps getting better, although this particular episode was very sad it was great reading. Staying true to a story line is important and this series does just that. So what are you waiting for, get reading and enjoy this series as much as I have, on to the next book. I don't go into details about what happens in each book because I want the reader to discover that on there own.
This series just keeps getting better, although this particular episode was very sad it was great reading. Staying true to a story line is important and this series does just that. So what are you waiting for, get reading and enjoy this series as much as I have, on to the next book. I don't go into details about what happens in each book because I want the reader to discover that on there own.
July 12, 2018
Great story continues, getting too close to ending.
Daniel Arenson continues to give us a tale that is so well told, I have to keep reminding myself it is only a work of fiction. Told masterfully, his characters are loved as if they were family. I refuse to read other space war books, but this goes beyond ... it is a wonderfully written story.
Daniel Arenson continues to give us a tale that is so well told, I have to keep reminding myself it is only a work of fiction. Told masterfully, his characters are loved as if they were family. I refuse to read other space war books, but this goes beyond ... it is a wonderfully written story.
July 21, 2018
Fantastic series to eead
Have enjoyed other books by this Author, I decided to give this series a shot. Very happy I did. I builds from book 1 and only gets better and better with each book. No holds barred humanity is fighting for everything possible.
Have enjoyed other books by this Author, I decided to give this series a shot. Very happy I did. I builds from book 1 and only gets better and better with each book. No holds barred humanity is fighting for everything possible.
October 18, 2021
The Song of Earth
They won this war. It is time to regroup. Time to go for the jugular. They don't have much time. By the way, page 216 floored me.But in the back of my mind, I thought it might happen😃
They won this war. It is time to regroup. Time to go for the jugular. They don't have much time. By the way, page 216 floored me.But in the back of my mind, I thought it might happen😃
July 24, 2018
This was a very good book. I can not wait till the next book is released.
August 1, 2018
Still keeps it interesting
Sometimes a little repetitive with the descriptions of the alien fleets but that's small potatoes. Let's just say I'm looking forward to the next one.
Sometimes a little repetitive with the descriptions of the alien fleets but that's small potatoes. Let's just say I'm looking forward to the next one.
December 11, 2018
Very good quest line into the heart of the war for earth.
November 9, 2023
Exciting
Another episode in the battle for earth. This one was especially captivating! So much happens and I just couldn't put the book down! Great series!
Another episode in the battle for earth. This one was especially captivating! So much happens and I just couldn't put the book down! Great series!
December 27, 2021
Skimmed the last 4/5ths. (Even the basilisks were bored.)
January 16, 2024
War.
The author Daniel Arenson continues with the series without slowing down not even for a second.
Humans finally made it to the home world Earth only to find it populated, so without a choice they fight and die to try to conquer the aliens which made earth their home.
Beautiful narration by Jeffrey Kafer for each of the characters in this creation.
My recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
The author Daniel Arenson continues with the series without slowing down not even for a second.
Humans finally made it to the home world Earth only to find it populated, so without a choice they fight and die to try to conquer the aliens which made earth their home.
Beautiful narration by Jeffrey Kafer for each of the characters in this creation.
My recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
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