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Rise of the Peacemakers #10
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Peacemakers. The Galactic Union’s most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union’s citizenry.
As the Omega War unfurls, the Peacemaker Guild has fallen into disarray. The mysterious Counselor has manipulated Guild Master Rsach’s Crusaders into a cut-throat, authoritarian construct determined to make the peace galaxy-wide. To deal the final blow and transform the Guild forever, Counselor gathers Rsach and his closest allies at a remote location intent on assassination.
Jessica Francis, Earth’s first Peacemaker, has her own reasons to gather her friends and allies. The search for her father, James “Snowman” Francis has ended. The interstellar shipping magnate and mercenary commander has been captured by the Science Guild and a longtime rival with a grudge. As Jessica’s plan to rescue him suffers catastrophic losses, her very world is forever changed.
There is no time to recover as Force 25, commanded by Tara Mason, are the next victims of Counselor’s plan. To save her friend and still have a chance at rescuing her father, Jessica puts her faith in one of her father’s mysterious friends, Bull. Together, they launch a daring rescue to retrieve Snowman from a Science Guild outpost deep within the forbidden Fourth Arm. When the dust settles, nothing will ever be the same for anyone who manages to walk away.
As the Omega War unfurls, the Peacemaker Guild has fallen into disarray. The mysterious Counselor has manipulated Guild Master Rsach’s Crusaders into a cut-throat, authoritarian construct determined to make the peace galaxy-wide. To deal the final blow and transform the Guild forever, Counselor gathers Rsach and his closest allies at a remote location intent on assassination.
Jessica Francis, Earth’s first Peacemaker, has her own reasons to gather her friends and allies. The search for her father, James “Snowman” Francis has ended. The interstellar shipping magnate and mercenary commander has been captured by the Science Guild and a longtime rival with a grudge. As Jessica’s plan to rescue him suffers catastrophic losses, her very world is forever changed.
There is no time to recover as Force 25, commanded by Tara Mason, are the next victims of Counselor’s plan. To save her friend and still have a chance at rescuing her father, Jessica puts her faith in one of her father’s mysterious friends, Bull. Together, they launch a daring rescue to retrieve Snowman from a Science Guild outpost deep within the forbidden Fourth Arm. When the dust settles, nothing will ever be the same for anyone who manages to walk away.
492 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2021
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About the author
Kevin Ikenberry
116 books107 followersKevin’s head has been in the clouds since he was old enough to read. Ask him and he’ll tell you that he still wants to be an astronaut. Kevin has a diverse background in space and space science education. As an adult, he's managed the world-renowned U.S. Space Camp program and operated two Challenger Learning Centers. A retired Army officer, Kevin continues to work with space every day.
Kevin is the author of the science fiction novel SLEEPER PROTOCOL (2016) which Publisher's Weekly called "an emotionally powerful debut." His military science fiction novel RUNS IN THE FAMILY (2016) has gained a growing legion of fans. He continues to work on sequels for both novels as well as short fiction and an alternate history novel.
Kevin is the author of the science fiction novel SLEEPER PROTOCOL (2016) which Publisher's Weekly called "an emotionally powerful debut." His military science fiction novel RUNS IN THE FAMILY (2016) has gained a growing legion of fans. He continues to work on sequels for both novels as well as short fiction and an alternate history novel.
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November 1, 2021
Great
What a ride! This one gets fast and furious from the get go. Plenty of action, drama, intrigue & revelations. The galaxy is shaping up dangerously and I hope that these heroes book up with the Horsemen soon.
What a ride! This one gets fast and furious from the get go. Plenty of action, drama, intrigue & revelations. The galaxy is shaping up dangerously and I hope that these heroes book up with the Horsemen soon.
October 31, 2021
The epic conclusion to the search for Snowman, one of the greatest loose threads in all of 4HU!
The entire arc of Jessica Francis, the entire Rise of the Peacemaker series, and more have all been leading to this.
Jessica Francis, Tara Mason & Force 25, Jyrall & Larth & company, Jackson Rains, Zetchek, Bull & the Company, and so many more have no shortage of enemies as the Galactic Union tears itself apart from within and without.
More than anything, we finally learn the answer to one of the great mysteries of 4HU—where is Snowman, and what does he know?
The climactic battle is one for the history books. Seriously, the after action needs to be required reading at the merc academies. Unfortunately, it never will be, since it’s all .
The entire arc of Jessica Francis, the entire Rise of the Peacemaker series, and more have all been leading to this.
Jessica Francis, Tara Mason & Force 25, Jyrall & Larth & company, Jackson Rains, Zetchek, Bull & the Company, and so many more have no shortage of enemies as the Galactic Union tears itself apart from within and without.
More than anything, we finally learn the answer to one of the great mysteries of 4HU—where is Snowman, and what does he know?
The climactic battle is one for the history books. Seriously, the after action needs to be required reading at the merc academies. Unfortunately, it never will be, since it’s all .
October 29, 2021
This one brings the whole storyline of the peacemakers around, somewhat...
We come to the endgame for Jessica Francis, for Bull and for Snowman.
Lots of revelations in the book, lots of action.
In some respects the book was hard to read, as, for the first parts, let's face it, the good guys are really, really behind the curve...
But once they get some traction, it is just enough to ensure they have a fighting chance to achieve their goals: to survive to fight another day and to spring Snowman from his jail...
Whether they succeed or not, you shall know if you read the book!
We come to the endgame for Jessica Francis, for Bull and for Snowman.
Lots of revelations in the book, lots of action.
In some respects the book was hard to read, as, for the first parts, let's face it, the good guys are really, really behind the curve...
But once they get some traction, it is just enough to ensure they have a fighting chance to achieve their goals: to survive to fight another day and to spring Snowman from his jail...
Whether they succeed or not, you shall know if you read the book!
October 30, 2021
Almost everyone BUT the Four Horsemen vs the evil Science Guild – a MUST read for Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) fans:->
This time some of our favorite 4HU heroes and our favorite Synthetic Intelligence (SI) Lucille, square off against the evil Science Guild. If you are a 4HU fan or just a military science fiction fan/military space opera fan this is a MUST read.. You won’t be disappointed, especially if you like “Ricky Shit’ :->
This time some of our favorite 4HU heroes and our favorite Synthetic Intelligence (SI) Lucille, square off against the evil Science Guild. If you are a 4HU fan or just a military science fiction fan/military space opera fan this is a MUST read.. You won’t be disappointed, especially if you like “Ricky Shit’ :->
November 4, 2021
Stand Up
Great conclusion to the series that sets you up for the next. Kevin brought a lot of plotlines together without making it feel rushed. So grab a CASPer, empty your canteen, and join the fight.
Great conclusion to the series that sets you up for the next. Kevin brought a lot of plotlines together without making it feel rushed. So grab a CASPer, empty your canteen, and join the fight.
November 19, 2021
Moves Plot Along
Hopefully next book will join the main line of the 4 horse men universe. Some new developments, but the absence of any of the 4 horsemen in the story is strange…
Hopefully next book will join the main line of the 4 horse men universe. Some new developments, but the absence of any of the 4 horsemen in the story is strange…
January 27, 2022
A wild ride in this final chapter of the Peacemakers thread.
January 27, 2022
Fast and Furious
Great 4HU book, lots of story lines tied up. Can't wait for next book to come out. The battle begins.
Great 4HU book, lots of story lines tied up. Can't wait for next book to come out. The battle begins.
September 23, 2022
A cool ending to the series I've been following for the last couple of years.
I'm looking forward to seeing where these characters land next.
I'm looking forward to seeing where these characters land next.
January 16, 2024
Another great book in the series. I love the cat assasins and the banter.
May 13, 2025
Excellent. I have truly enjoyed every part of this series and the different flavors each author brings.
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