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Iron Hammer #8
Redline Rebels
Danny and the Carinad worlds fight for survival.
War is upon them. The underdog Carinad forces face an enemy who knows nothing but war, whose culture is built upon the glory of battle. As the Slavers fall upon the vulnerable Carinad worlds, Danny and her allies struggle to find a way out of the no-win scenario they face…
Redline Rebels is the eighth and final book in the Iron Hammer space opera science fiction series by award-winning SF author Cameron Cooper. The Iron Hammer series is a spin off from the acclaimed Imperial Hammer series, and features many of the characters and situations from that series.
War is upon them. The underdog Carinad forces face an enemy who knows nothing but war, whose culture is built upon the glory of battle. As the Slavers fall upon the vulnerable Carinad worlds, Danny and her allies struggle to find a way out of the no-win scenario they face…
Redline Rebels is the eighth and final book in the Iron Hammer space opera science fiction series by award-winning SF author Cameron Cooper. The Iron Hammer series is a spin off from the acclaimed Imperial Hammer series, and features many of the characters and situations from that series.
244 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2021
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September 8, 2021
This series, this book, is one of the reasons my love for sci-fi continues to grow. I hate to write down the words "the final book in this series"; it was one helluva run. All of Danny's hard work over the last decade of war, all of her constant pushing and high expectations from her " people" is, at last, coming to fruition. The ending is an extraordinary coming together of the people of Earth, that includes their amazing scientific discoveries in cloning and IA's. But I have to ask for a moment of silence here, for the ending of such an amazing, futuristic series,
one filled with twists and turns, the explosive ending of worlds, and mouth-dropping surprises. A moment of silence not of death, but for the grand fight to live the life one chooses, no matter the consequences. I shed tears and smiled at the end.
one filled with twists and turns, the explosive ending of worlds, and mouth-dropping surprises. A moment of silence not of death, but for the grand fight to live the life one chooses, no matter the consequences. I shed tears and smiled at the end.
September 9, 2021
Wow!! Epic finish and satisfying closure to a captivating series.
I'm going to miss these characters! This series had exciting events and twisting plots but it was what happened to the cast of characters that made this series so enthralling for me. As the series progressed I got thoroughly invested in the lives of the characters and was eager to experience more of their lives.
The fantastical environments varied between 'dirt-side', spaceships, and 'man-made worlds'. All aspects of the setting were created with such skill that total immersion in the story captured my imagination, time and again, allowing the action to transport me along for the thrilling ride.
Everything that has been happening in the series up to this point comes to a gratifying conclusion. I loved the finish even as I felt like I was going to miss these book friends! Every plot twist and challenge levelled at the characters was so well orchestrated by Cameron Cooper that it created a complex and interesting narrative that flowed through the eight books seamlessly.
I really appreciated the roundup of characters at the end of this story as a satisfying closure of not only this eight book series (Iron Hammer) but the prequel series of four books too (Imperial Hammer). I'm left feeling so thankful I discovered these books but also sad that I'm going to be missing Danny and all her diverse and fascinating crew.
I can highly recommend this last book in the Iron Hammer series and especially advocate reading all the books in order.
If you want to enjoy these characters in their fully enriched complexity then it's even better to read the Imperial Hammer series beforehand.
I'm going to miss these characters! This series had exciting events and twisting plots but it was what happened to the cast of characters that made this series so enthralling for me. As the series progressed I got thoroughly invested in the lives of the characters and was eager to experience more of their lives.
The fantastical environments varied between 'dirt-side', spaceships, and 'man-made worlds'. All aspects of the setting were created with such skill that total immersion in the story captured my imagination, time and again, allowing the action to transport me along for the thrilling ride.
Everything that has been happening in the series up to this point comes to a gratifying conclusion. I loved the finish even as I felt like I was going to miss these book friends! Every plot twist and challenge levelled at the characters was so well orchestrated by Cameron Cooper that it created a complex and interesting narrative that flowed through the eight books seamlessly.
I really appreciated the roundup of characters at the end of this story as a satisfying closure of not only this eight book series (Iron Hammer) but the prequel series of four books too (Imperial Hammer). I'm left feeling so thankful I discovered these books but also sad that I'm going to be missing Danny and all her diverse and fascinating crew.
I can highly recommend this last book in the Iron Hammer series and especially advocate reading all the books in order.
If you want to enjoy these characters in their fully enriched complexity then it's even better to read the Imperial Hammer series beforehand.
September 13, 2021
An enemy that can not be defeated. Who enjoys toying with their opponents until annihilating them. The only choices for the Carinads seems to be a slow death through attrition if they keep fighting, or a fast and violent death if they surrender. Danny might be better at checkers than chess, but she is never one to be satisfied with the obvious options. If there is another way out she will find it, even if it means taking the long, long route to get there.
This books follows right on the heels of the events of book 7 and show the growth of the seeds of hope that Danny and her team started to plant as they fight this war on two very different fronts. Bit of a change for Danny and things take on a life of their own and are no longer hers to orchestrate. Magnificent, satisfying conclusion to a grand saga that manages to weave in bits from all throughout the series. Yep, that's a parawolf on the cover and I'm not saying a word - spoilers!
Book 8 in a sprawling epic space opera spanning many long decades, this is the culmination of everything set into motion in those earlier books. The conclusion of a war between two empires that comes in an unconventional yet inevitable way. Each book has a full story arc, but all build in the previous to tell a greater story and should be read in order.
This books follows right on the heels of the events of book 7 and show the growth of the seeds of hope that Danny and her team started to plant as they fight this war on two very different fronts. Bit of a change for Danny and things take on a life of their own and are no longer hers to orchestrate. Magnificent, satisfying conclusion to a grand saga that manages to weave in bits from all throughout the series. Yep, that's a parawolf on the cover and I'm not saying a word - spoilers!
Book 8 in a sprawling epic space opera spanning many long decades, this is the culmination of everything set into motion in those earlier books. The conclusion of a war between two empires that comes in an unconventional yet inevitable way. Each book has a full story arc, but all build in the previous to tell a greater story and should be read in order.
September 7, 2021
Redline Rebels is Cameron Cooper’s eighth and final book in the amazing, space opera series, Iron Hammer.
I really don’t know how we got here, the story is so amazing and realistic. Whole worlds, their societies, their history and their struggles, are intricately detailed as we follow Danny and her friends and family working to save their civilization. I have enjoyed watching Danny deal with each new situation with thoughtful, but down-to-earth, solutions. Of course, in this story we have double the Danny, so double the intrigue.
Danny’s story makes clear that not all battles are fought on a battlefield. The planning that goes on is extensive, and as Danny demonstrates, truth in information can be a major weapon.
I just love the descriptive detail, explanations, and discussions in these books that detail the thought processes of the decision-makers. And what an ending to this series. While I am sorry to have reached the end, if has been an astonishing journey.
Cameron Cooper’s stories have definitely earned their place on my bookshelves next to Heinlein, Clarke, Niven, etc. Thank you Cameron!
I really don’t know how we got here, the story is so amazing and realistic. Whole worlds, their societies, their history and their struggles, are intricately detailed as we follow Danny and her friends and family working to save their civilization. I have enjoyed watching Danny deal with each new situation with thoughtful, but down-to-earth, solutions. Of course, in this story we have double the Danny, so double the intrigue.
Danny’s story makes clear that not all battles are fought on a battlefield. The planning that goes on is extensive, and as Danny demonstrates, truth in information can be a major weapon.
I just love the descriptive detail, explanations, and discussions in these books that detail the thought processes of the decision-makers. And what an ending to this series. While I am sorry to have reached the end, if has been an astonishing journey.
Cameron Cooper’s stories have definitely earned their place on my bookshelves next to Heinlein, Clarke, Niven, etc. Thank you Cameron!
September 8, 2021
Stunning Ending to this Fabulous Series!!
A long-standing war with a people who thrive on, and live for war. An intricately detailed insider’s view of how to think outside the box, while not letting those who have her under scrutiny realize what is happening.
This world is built like no other. These characters have been with us for multiple series, and we feel their pain, frustration and resolve as they literally work to save humanity.
An incredible set of stories. There is nothing else out there like this.
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A long-standing war with a people who thrive on, and live for war. An intricately detailed insider’s view of how to think outside the box, while not letting those who have her under scrutiny realize what is happening.
This world is built like no other. These characters have been with us for multiple series, and we feel their pain, frustration and resolve as they literally work to save humanity.
An incredible set of stories. There is nothing else out there like this.
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
September 12, 2021
This is the final book in the series and gives a satisfying ending. This has exciting plot twists and action. The storytelling is engrossing and engaging. The characters and emotions are complex. I really recommend this series, to any sci-fi reader.
September 8, 2021
Wow, what a ride. A great ending to a complex and interesting series. Deep complex, wonderful world building and character development. I can't wait to see what this author does next.
October 12, 2023
REDLINE REBELS: Amazing, simply and completely amazing. Thank you, Cam, for a lovely, thoughtful and thought-provoking, exciting and totally satisfying series!
How do you bring the hammer down when the enemy ALWAYS sees it coming?! Danny and her most trusted crew secretly plan, work, and suffer under the scrutiny of politicians who cannot find their intelligence leak.
I reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.
How do you bring the hammer down when the enemy ALWAYS sees it coming?! Danny and her most trusted crew secretly plan, work, and suffer under the scrutiny of politicians who cannot find their intelligence leak.
I reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.
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