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Rise of the Republic #6
Into the Calm
The war had been won…
…or so Miles had thought
Viceroy Miles Hunt had accomplished the impossible. He gambled the Republic, the RNS Freedom and the entire joint allied fleet in one glorious battle.
Secretly, the Zodarks plotted revenge, a restart to hostilities once their spies had found Earth.
With peace achieved, new exploration began.
Opportunities at new settlements enticed.
All believed the threat of annihilation was past them and with that comforting thought, Liam and his Belters headed for their new world. They would build and expand their society--giving the people of Earth an alternative to the Republic.
With its shipyard capacity finally reaching its zenith, the Republic began a growth spree and galactic sprawl like no other. Moons and planets, either newly conquered or discovered, were being colonized. Galactic trade grew increasingly important. The Republic had a war debt that had to be paid.
There was just one problem…
…a discovery by Dr. Katō Sakura could change everything.
The mysterious Humtars had left behind the stargates. But why did their vast empire disappear? If Dr. Sakura kept searching, would she unlock Pandora’s box?
…or so Miles had thought
Viceroy Miles Hunt had accomplished the impossible. He gambled the Republic, the RNS Freedom and the entire joint allied fleet in one glorious battle.
Secretly, the Zodarks plotted revenge, a restart to hostilities once their spies had found Earth.
With peace achieved, new exploration began.
Opportunities at new settlements enticed.
All believed the threat of annihilation was past them and with that comforting thought, Liam and his Belters headed for their new world. They would build and expand their society--giving the people of Earth an alternative to the Republic.
With its shipyard capacity finally reaching its zenith, the Republic began a growth spree and galactic sprawl like no other. Moons and planets, either newly conquered or discovered, were being colonized. Galactic trade grew increasingly important. The Republic had a war debt that had to be paid.
There was just one problem…
…a discovery by Dr. Katō Sakura could change everything.
The mysterious Humtars had left behind the stargates. But why did their vast empire disappear? If Dr. Sakura kept searching, would she unlock Pandora’s box?
390 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2022
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February 23, 2023
Good spy novel angle for this intergalactic military fiction series. The Terrans may have been infiltrated and had their asses handed to them at first, but at least they finally let Delta loose to track them all down. Curious to see where it goes from here. This book seemed to go very quick, but was still an interesting listen
June 21, 2022
the best yet !
This series just gets better and better ,
It doesn’t have the massive space battles that are in the other books but I really enjoyed the slightly different take and the direction the authors are taking the series .
The spy craft / intelligence / counterintelligence
The expansion of the Zodark race and their history
The expansion of the human federation
The political challenges between differing human organisations and from the human to alien
The pressures upon the Viceory
The best boook yet in the series !
Highly highly recommend
This series just gets better and better ,
It doesn’t have the massive space battles that are in the other books but I really enjoyed the slightly different take and the direction the authors are taking the series .
The spy craft / intelligence / counterintelligence
The expansion of the Zodark race and their history
The expansion of the human federation
The political challenges between differing human organisations and from the human to alien
The pressures upon the Viceory
The best boook yet in the series !
Highly highly recommend
February 20, 2024
I have one clear issue with this book. You spend far too much time seeing from the view of enemies. I am not interested in their backstory at all. It was just annoying how much this was done. It lets up some after about 30% of the book but never stops and every chapter from their view just irritated me.
June 19, 2022
Excellent and engrossing read
This book is indeed a calm before the storm. But the author let’s see how the pieces are falling together from many different perspectives while now overwhelming us with the mundane.
This book is indeed a calm before the storm. But the author let’s see how the pieces are falling together from many different perspectives while now overwhelming us with the mundane.
June 19, 2022
Welcome to the age of galactic spying
Read read read because I can say you should if you don’t want to miss out on a crazy series getting a spy genre felt like ww2 birthing the O.S.S. has try to find it’s feet an a new and changed world.
Read read read because I can say you should if you don’t want to miss out on a crazy series getting a spy genre felt like ww2 birthing the O.S.S. has try to find it’s feet an a new and changed world.
June 20, 2022
Masterfully written and fun to read
This is one of those page turners that you barely can keep down.
Packed full with actions.
No dull moments.
Can't wait to see how the dance continues or ends.
This is one of those page turners that you barely can keep down.
Packed full with actions.
No dull moments.
Can't wait to see how the dance continues or ends.
July 8, 2022
it continues
Again an excellent read! This book deviates from the others of this series and takes the reader to the highest echelons of the waring parties. The intrigue of how information is gathered and used is compelling and results in a book I couldn’t put down.
Again an excellent read! This book deviates from the others of this series and takes the reader to the highest echelons of the waring parties. The intrigue of how information is gathered and used is compelling and results in a book I couldn’t put down.
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July 24, 2022It was mostly a boring read. The book was clearly a prelude to a follow up book. By the time I finished the book I thought that what was important could have been summarised in a couple of pages. Zodarks were coming and they were preparing well for the upcoming invasion of Earth.
July 29, 2022
A little bit boring, but only in a few places. Too much history, for me. Otherwise, up to the usual standard, which is great. Have to wait until the end of September, now, for the next one in the series. But worth waiting for. Great writing.
January 31, 2023
A slow burn
This is the slowest burn of the series . Not much happens, but a lot is developed for the rest of the series I imagine. Wish there was more action, but overall a good book.
This is the slowest burn of the series . Not much happens, but a lot is developed for the rest of the series I imagine. Wish there was more action, but overall a good book.
August 16, 2023
The Calm
This really is a period of calm compared to the previous books. The problem is to determine what is going on during the time on both sides. That is the job of the spies on which both sides are depending.
This really is a period of calm compared to the previous books. The problem is to determine what is going on during the time on both sides. That is the job of the spies on which both sides are depending.
May 5, 2024
Great, riveting read from start to finish!
This author tells a superb story! I found it difficult to put down. He successfully navigates a tough plot line and manages to keep everything in its proper place.
This author tells a superb story! I found it difficult to put down. He successfully navigates a tough plot line and manages to keep everything in its proper place.
May 18, 2024
Spies and counter spies
Recovering ancient technology changes the field of conflict. Unfortunately both sides have their ace in the hole.
Well written stories from each perspective.
Recovering ancient technology changes the field of conflict. Unfortunately both sides have their ace in the hole.
Well written stories from each perspective.
May 27, 2024
Just a tad bit slower than the previous books but I mean... you can't keep the pace up of the previous books I needed a break... oh wait... I think I read this in a day. Should I give this one 5 stars?
September 14, 2024
A few holes in the Plot
There were a few holes in the plot near the end of the book but over all it is a good read. The previous book contained several typos. For instance they could not keep straight if Pauli's last name was Smith or Sanders.
There were a few holes in the plot near the end of the book but over all it is a good read. The previous book contained several typos. For instance they could not keep straight if Pauli's last name was Smith or Sanders.
March 3, 2025
The plot thickens
This book is very different from the others. There's a cease fire in effect... but it's just a pause in hostilities. Also, now it's a different type of warfare: espionage!
Yup, this book is all about spy vs. spy!
This book is very different from the others. There's a cease fire in effect... but it's just a pause in hostilities. Also, now it's a different type of warfare: espionage!
Yup, this book is all about spy vs. spy!
June 1, 2025
Excellent story line..and it shows a wide view of our universe
Interesting characters and realist plots and interesting background on the people of it. Interesting plots and counter plots. Great read.
Interesting characters and realist plots and interesting background on the people of it. Interesting plots and counter plots. Great read.
August 17, 2025
Great Set Up For Next Book
This book is important as it is a bridge to the books that come next. Have a 4 not a 5 because of lack of real action, but it is understandable as the series need to pivot towards the future. Still a great read!!
This book is important as it is a bridge to the books that come next. Have a 4 not a 5 because of lack of real action, but it is understandable as the series need to pivot towards the future. Still a great read!!
June 19, 2022
Excellent Series
Read all 6 books in a very short time. Preordered book 7. Really good military SyFi series. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Read all 6 books in a very short time. Preordered book 7. Really good military SyFi series. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
June 21, 2022
lost the plot.
Loved the previous books but it just hurt to read this. In the end I skipped bits. Hope you enjoy it though.
Loved the previous books but it just hurt to read this. In the end I skipped bits. Hope you enjoy it though.
June 30, 2022
Really Good
Another Really Good Book in the Rise of the Republic Series!!
Was really Hard for me to put down. Cannot wait to download Book # 7 Into the Breach.
Another Really Good Book in the Rise of the Republic Series!!
Was really Hard for me to put down. Cannot wait to download Book # 7 Into the Breach.
July 4, 2022
A New Twist on a Compelling Series
The author has continued to craft an intriguing tale, with espionage taking center stage. Can’t wait for the next volume!
The author has continued to craft an intriguing tale, with espionage taking center stage. Can’t wait for the next volume!
July 14, 2022
Super spy.
A really fresh break from kinetic war to the spy world . Very interesting to read about what goes on behind the scenes.
A really fresh break from kinetic war to the spy world . Very interesting to read about what goes on behind the scenes.
July 18, 2022
Great Read!!!!!
I was surprised at where this book went several times, but it is a very good read. I enjoyed it completely. You will not be disappointed when you get this book.
I was surprised at where this book went several times, but it is a very good read. I enjoyed it completely. You will not be disappointed when you get this book.
July 19, 2022
Another page Turner
Another page Turner from the author. I couldn't put it down, looking forward to the next book in the series, the author has wove a story across the universe.
Another page Turner from the author. I couldn't put it down, looking forward to the next book in the series, the author has wove a story across the universe.
August 7, 2022
This continues to be a great series.
Calm, goes into some Cline and dagger and politics, a short reprieve before the coming conflict. The plot thickens !!
Calm, goes into some Cline and dagger and politics, a short reprieve before the coming conflict. The plot thickens !!
June 29, 2023
Great read
Good read exciting and with a great story line fast moving plots that capture your imagination. I recommend giving it a read.
Good read exciting and with a great story line fast moving plots that capture your imagination. I recommend giving it a read.
August 12, 2023
looking forward to the next one
A great, well thought out story. Wonder if anyone is looking at doing a tv series. Based upon the books
Enjoy
A great, well thought out story. Wonder if anyone is looking at doing a tv series. Based upon the books
Enjoy
January 6, 2024
Wow
Better than Star Trek ,very good and well played out ,gripping , characters well defined. Believable. Can't stop reading. I think about it many times throughout the day!!
Better than Star Trek ,very good and well played out ,gripping , characters well defined. Believable. Can't stop reading. I think about it many times throughout the day!!
February 1, 2024
Great Series
This is a great series. I recommend it immensely. From the very first word in the very first book, it draws you in and doesn't let you out until you're finished.
This is a great series. I recommend it immensely. From the very first word in the very first book, it draws you in and doesn't let you out until you're finished.
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