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Nicholas and his crew escape the frying pan only to find themselves thrust into the fire. Forced to choose between an unsavory alliance and imprisonment, they’re about to be pushed deeper into the crucible with no idea who or what to trust.

The only thing they know for sure is that no one expects them to survive...

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2021

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M.R. Forbes

185 books1,014 followers
M.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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2,178 reviews154 followers
April 12, 2025
This story just continues to get more and more complicated with The Stack and The Layers. So someone is a good guy here, but he's a bad guy in every other layer? Or vice versa? It's a lot to keep up with - especially when a character dies. At least we know that character is probably alive in another layer.

The big battle at the end was good. It does seem like Yasmin is the one who seems to have all the answers to everything and yet she's my least favorite character. Most of this I could see coming from a mile away. It didn't really detract from enjoying the book - but I say it because this book definitely has its flaws.

Regardless, I love the series and the world at large. Dave Jackson is great on the audio.
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63 reviews1 follower
November 1, 2021
A pleasure to read


Very fast pace. No extraneous filler. Somewhat novel concept. Surprised at connections to other books by this author. This review is for all three books so far. Reading this series cleansed my palette after the prior author that I cannot finish. Such a delight to read a professional author!
88 reviews1 follower
April 21, 2022
Shucks, didn't end as I had hoped

But the story line kept the suspense tight! And there is still book 4. Which has a chance to change the fate of the Knights. I pray that their fate will beat net positive. Maybe the lost souls of our group will be replaced with their doplegangers/doubles! Time to find out,.......!
1,038 reviews4 followers
November 24, 2021
Great read...

A great read as always! I have read all the books in this universe. I know all of the people that have come in and out of the different worlds and love all the characters!
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Author 2 books1 follower
December 6, 2021
Another great book

Really loved the continuation of the story. Fun thoughts on the stack and possible outcomes. Nice development of Koth and Axon plot lines. I still think the ancients should be in their true form more often. Already starting the next.
15 reviews
January 16, 2022
Awesome

Story is woven like only Forbes can. Doesn't disappoint! And it's nice to see familiar characters that we've always loved, back in action again, as well as new favorites developed!
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398 reviews4 followers
January 30, 2022
Really good read, highly recommended!

An addictive series. Original, very well written and a real page turner. It’s quite a while since I’ve read anything this good, not saying what I’ve been reading is bad, just that this is very, very good.

Grab the series, you won’t regret it.
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810 reviews7 followers
April 15, 2025
It's another thrill ride for the Knights of the Round Table!

Where did the Sheriff come from and what's with all the dramatics? Illusions, force fields, space jumps and whatnot, yeelsh!
3 reviews
November 1, 2021
Well written and lots of science

Fast moving with lots of twists. I am looking forward to the next book. Well defined characters. Need more information about the universe.
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379 reviews
November 3, 2021
wow

This one was rough and though there is no cliff hanger, you wonder how they will get out of this mess. It was brutal, but still left room for hope. Can’t wait for the final round.
73 reviews
November 15, 2021
How does it end

Wow, more background info for the forgotten universe. Can’t wait to see who else shows up and how this adds to the whole story.
1 review
November 16, 2021
Great series

Love how Forbes manages to incorporate some of the different heroes all into this series tying them into an epic battle against the hunger
72 reviews1 follower
November 21, 2021
One more wonderful edition

Amazing is all I can say. I absolutely love this series. A magnificent job of holding my attention! That's all!
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256 reviews6 followers
December 26, 2021
Book #3 is great

Another awesome novel to add to the series. Forbes always keeps you guessing as to what's going to happen. Can't wait to finish the series
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39 reviews
January 19, 2022
Dazzling!

Complications, confusions, twists and turns. As one layer becomes clearer, another is revealed. The whole thing is much like a good tirimisu…….
221 reviews3 followers
January 24, 2022
Good Sequel

This was a very good story. Exciting and interesting. I love the characters. Hope the third book is as good.
129 reviews
February 7, 2022
Awesome

Anything is possible. A multiverse of chances to die. Run the gauntlet and hope to survive once, twice or forever.
5 reviews
April 29, 2024
Still going strong

It's starting to get a little "all over the place", but that's probably the side effect of multiversing. Looking forward to a strong close.
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9 reviews
March 26, 2022
Not as engaged with these characters as with previous stories in the "Forgotten" Universe. Cannot gel with the versions of Sheriff Duke or Caleb Card in this series. The multiverse aspect is not a great concept in this Universe. Please excuse the pun!
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