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The Legend of ZERO #4
Forgotten
It's been 819 years since Congress abandoned humanity to a Stone Age fate on an Earth infested with man-eating monsters, and now the galactic government, in all its benevolence, has come back to force humanity back into citizen status in its great collective...
...Except this time, thanks to Prime Commander Dobbs, humanity has a surprise for our alien conquerors.
ZERO: Forgotten is a post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure where a group of naive genetic experiments take on an alien government in an all-or-nothing fight for the fate of humanity, a unique twist on conventional space opera.
(If you're already a fan: This stand-alone ZERO novel completes the prophecy begun by Joe Dobbs in Forging Zero, completely independent of the previous books, but also the final chapter in the arc. Yes, there will be one more book between this and Book 3. This is a stand-alone that takes place many centuries after Joe dies. Only the longest-lived characters are the same, and reading this book will in no way undermine the fun, exciting ride of the second half of Joe's adventures on Earth. [i.e. contains no spoilers])
...Except this time, thanks to Prime Commander Dobbs, humanity has a surprise for our alien conquerors.
ZERO: Forgotten is a post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure where a group of naive genetic experiments take on an alien government in an all-or-nothing fight for the fate of humanity, a unique twist on conventional space opera.
(If you're already a fan: This stand-alone ZERO novel completes the prophecy begun by Joe Dobbs in Forging Zero, completely independent of the previous books, but also the final chapter in the arc. Yes, there will be one more book between this and Book 3. This is a stand-alone that takes place many centuries after Joe dies. Only the longest-lived characters are the same, and reading this book will in no way undermine the fun, exciting ride of the second half of Joe's adventures on Earth. [i.e. contains no spoilers])
- GenresScience FictionAliens
683 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2022
183 people are currently reading
120 people want to read
About the author
Sara King
21 books788 followersAfter a long, twisted road, Alaskan Fury is my 15th book. The rest (aside from the first five or so ‘practice books’) spent the last 3-6 years languishing on my hard drive as I waited for some really cool editor at a big, traditional publishing house to notice me. It didn’t happen, even with a world-famous agent doing his damnedest to get my books out there.
So, because I’ve got a stubborn streak a mile wide—and some say because I’m a naïve, dumbass Alaskan—I’m striking out on my own and putting my books out there. Basically casting my dice to the Fates, and seeing what happens. If you like my books, please tell your friends. I don’t have a huge advertising team behind me, so word-of-mouth really helps.
On that note, my books never went through a copyeditor. What you see is the result of a few dedicated volunteers, all of whom have poured untold hours into the crafting of the book in your hands. They are awesome, steeped in awesome, sprinkled with awesome. Thanks, guys!
Further, I write fast. I can easily write 6 novels a year—8 if I don’t get distracted—and during those long years waiting for somebody to notice me, I was finding myself in the extremely frustrating position of watching my manuscripts pile up because traditional publishing companies can only take 1 or 2 novels by a single author a year. Keep an eye out for a bunch of new books from yours truly, as I've finally got an outlet for all that creative drive. :) Enjoy!
I can be reached at: kingnovel@gmail.com
Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingfiction
So, because I’ve got a stubborn streak a mile wide—and some say because I’m a naïve, dumbass Alaskan—I’m striking out on my own and putting my books out there. Basically casting my dice to the Fates, and seeing what happens. If you like my books, please tell your friends. I don’t have a huge advertising team behind me, so word-of-mouth really helps.
On that note, my books never went through a copyeditor. What you see is the result of a few dedicated volunteers, all of whom have poured untold hours into the crafting of the book in your hands. They are awesome, steeped in awesome, sprinkled with awesome. Thanks, guys!
Further, I write fast. I can easily write 6 novels a year—8 if I don’t get distracted—and during those long years waiting for somebody to notice me, I was finding myself in the extremely frustrating position of watching my manuscripts pile up because traditional publishing companies can only take 1 or 2 novels by a single author a year. Keep an eye out for a bunch of new books from yours truly, as I've finally got an outlet for all that creative drive. :) Enjoy!
I can be reached at: kingnovel@gmail.com
Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingfiction
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June 16, 2022
I loved it for the most part.
As with the other books in the series, the world building is fantastic and most of the character development is excellent. That said, I didn't like how it ended - basically, it does what the main character is trying to avoid throughout the book.
But still, a must-read for any sci-fi lover out there
As with the other books in the series, the world building is fantastic and most of the character development is excellent. That said, I didn't like how it ended - basically, it does what the main character is trying to avoid throughout the book.
But still, a must-read for any sci-fi lover out there
February 18, 2022
DNF 24 %
I didn't like the characters and neither their absurd relationship. The first hundred pages are unnerving and boring. The story is weak.
If I hadn't like very much the previous zero's books, I would never have gone this far in this one.
I didn't like the characters and neither their absurd relationship. The first hundred pages are unnerving and boring. The story is weak.
If I hadn't like very much the previous zero's books, I would never have gone this far in this one.
February 15, 2022
“It’s a horrible thing to be Forgotten.”
What an amazing book! Thank you, Sara King, for bringing this out! I cannot wait to read what I’m sure will be a fantastic finale to Joe Dobbs’ life!
What an amazing book! Thank you, Sara King, for bringing this out! I cannot wait to read what I’m sure will be a fantastic finale to Joe Dobbs’ life!
April 9, 2022
Good ending to a wild ride
This series is so far the best I have read, and this book a good ending. I can definitely recommend it for anyone that enjoys science fiction.
This series is so far the best I have read, and this book a good ending. I can definitely recommend it for anyone that enjoys science fiction.
December 9, 2023
Kim is a Maker, a psychic on Earth who can morph matter. But she is kicked out of Maker school because she isn't good enough. Before she can ruin her life even more, she runs into a Minder, Sky, a telepath who can manipulate her and even take over her mind in order to Make things. They team up—because he's pretty persuasive—and end up in space, kidnapped by aliens...in order to carry out an elaborate plot envisioned by Sky to save Humanity. The first order of business? Find Forgotten.
Ok there's a lot of ridiculous stuff that happens in this book but I had fun the entire time. I liked the characters pretty well, I love the world, and even though it's been years since I read the last Zero book it didn't matter! (It took me a little bit to get oriented but because the aliens were also new to Kim, it worked out well.) Kim was really relatable and fairly smart even though sometimes she was stupid—like a real person. Several times I was like darnit Kim, why did you do THAT? but obviously that didn't occur to her. i.e. she makes very human mistakes. Sky was basically like an alien but he was fun too. Forgotten is always entertaining. I loved the politics and the drama.
The book kept my attention through the whole thing. I was never bored. Once or twice I was definitely like '...really?...' but that's ok. Some of the characters had the same reaction ;)
There is some SERIOUS world/universe development in this book. I am interested to see where the author goes from here.
Ok there's a lot of ridiculous stuff that happens in this book but I had fun the entire time. I liked the characters pretty well, I love the world, and even though it's been years since I read the last Zero book it didn't matter! (It took me a little bit to get oriented but because the aliens were also new to Kim, it worked out well.) Kim was really relatable and fairly smart even though sometimes she was stupid—like a real person. Several times I was like darnit Kim, why did you do THAT? but obviously that didn't occur to her. i.e. she makes very human mistakes. Sky was basically like an alien but he was fun too. Forgotten is always entertaining. I loved the politics and the drama.
The book kept my attention through the whole thing. I was never bored. Once or twice I was definitely like '...really?...' but that's ok. Some of the characters had the same reaction ;)
There is some SERIOUS world/universe development in this book. I am interested to see where the author goes from here.
February 3, 2022
A fantastic end to the series
And despite it being an end, I sincerely hope there are more books in this universe.
When reading the synopsis I was pretty skeptical that the final book could be released as a standalone novel without spoilers and still maintaining enough continuity in the universe to feel connected to the rest of the series. I viewed it as something of an experiment and didn’t really expect it to work. I was wrong. Sara King managed to pull it off excellently.
I’m afraid I don’t trust myself to go into details without dropping spoilers, so I really can’t say much more other than that I absolutely loved the book. Ms King has a way of setting up characters and events in a way that, at least for me, generates a palpable feeling of fury on behalf of the hero. Most books don’t manage to make an actual emotional connection even when I truly like them, but she managed to do it three times in four books. (The first was the opening of Forging Zero, and if you’ve read it you know exactly what I’m talking about).
I started rereading the series the entire series almost as soon as I finished The Legend of Zero: Forgotten because it has reminded me how excellent the whole series is.
And despite it being an end, I sincerely hope there are more books in this universe.
When reading the synopsis I was pretty skeptical that the final book could be released as a standalone novel without spoilers and still maintaining enough continuity in the universe to feel connected to the rest of the series. I viewed it as something of an experiment and didn’t really expect it to work. I was wrong. Sara King managed to pull it off excellently.
I’m afraid I don’t trust myself to go into details without dropping spoilers, so I really can’t say much more other than that I absolutely loved the book. Ms King has a way of setting up characters and events in a way that, at least for me, generates a palpable feeling of fury on behalf of the hero. Most books don’t manage to make an actual emotional connection even when I truly like them, but she managed to do it three times in four books. (The first was the opening of Forging Zero, and if you’ve read it you know exactly what I’m talking about).
I started rereading the series the entire series almost as soon as I finished The Legend of Zero: Forgotten because it has reminded me how excellent the whole series is.
April 29, 2022
After a long wait, I was stoked to finally see a conclusion to this series. However, the style seemed to have drifted a bit from the original book so long ago (there's a little more romance in the mix now). Also it felt like there was a book missing between the last one I read (scientist, rat, and assassin) and this one. Forgotten takes place far in the future, involving almost entirely new characters, and I guess I'd expected to learn more about the end of zero's life before this book began. With that said, it was still impossible to put down and brought the series to a nice concluding place (although more stories are possible).
If you've got a deep sci Fi background you might be reminded of the worthing saga by Orson Scott Card.
If you've got a deep sci Fi background you might be reminded of the worthing saga by Orson Scott Card.
February 21, 2022
Not a worthy continuation
There were up's and downs, though overall the story felt less satisfying than previous books. Death is inherent to this series, and this new addition is neutered without it. Without death, character conflict felt inconsequential and shallow. I also felt like there were too many distractions and elements being introduced but not fully explored before the story rushed to an end. After waiting so many years for this book, I really wanted to like it... But I feel like a different author took over the tale.
There were up's and downs, though overall the story felt less satisfying than previous books. Death is inherent to this series, and this new addition is neutered without it. Without death, character conflict felt inconsequential and shallow. I also felt like there were too many distractions and elements being introduced but not fully explored before the story rushed to an end. After waiting so many years for this book, I really wanted to like it... But I feel like a different author took over the tale.
September 28, 2022
King's books are always interesting. I think they are also experimental and ambitious. She is so talented that, at a minimum they are worth reading, and are often spectacularly good. Forgotten is definitely a worthwhile read, but gets an A- because it felt like she had a specific ending in mind and had to come up with a way to get there, and it felt like it didn't come together in a completely convincing way. But that's a pretty minor criticism - still very fun, huge scope, dizzying array of characters, and so many threads deftly pulled together. Readability 6. Rating 6.
February 8, 2022
What a fantastic end to a great series! Sara is such a great writer, creating worlds that I never want to leave. She closed this story out, in hindsight, the only way possible.
I have to admit I’m biased, since I would probably buy her grocery list and give it 5 stars. But she truly is great and I hope she continues writing wonderful stories and can find the time to add new tales in some of the incredibly diverse universes she has created.
I have to admit I’m biased, since I would probably buy her grocery list and give it 5 stars. But she truly is great and I hope she continues writing wonderful stories and can find the time to add new tales in some of the incredibly diverse universes she has created.
February 9, 2022
Great
Sara King is one of my favorite authors. Forgotten is well written. There are no spoilers, unless you thought Joe Dobbs was immortal. I suppose a person doesn’t need to read the other Zero books before reading Forgotten but I wouldn’t recommend it.
Sara needs to release books more often. I know writing is a process and an author works as fast as the magic allows, but I am getting old and would like closure on the Zero and Outer Bounds books before I go.
Sara King is one of my favorite authors. Forgotten is well written. There are no spoilers, unless you thought Joe Dobbs was immortal. I suppose a person doesn’t need to read the other Zero books before reading Forgotten but I wouldn’t recommend it.
Sara needs to release books more often. I know writing is a process and an author works as fast as the magic allows, but I am getting old and would like closure on the Zero and Outer Bounds books before I go.
February 26, 2022
Was worth the wait
I reread all the books just to preserve the continuity and now I am up sacrificing sleep to finish...and yes it was worth it! I am glad to have known you before the first Zero was published. (Lol, you sent it to me in Word format to preview...what author does that?) THANK YOU...THIS series is so well crafted I would have to say you are my favorite author ever!
I reread all the books just to preserve the continuity and now I am up sacrificing sleep to finish...and yes it was worth it! I am glad to have known you before the first Zero was published. (Lol, you sent it to me in Word format to preview...what author does that?) THANK YOU...THIS series is so well crafted I would have to say you are my favorite author ever!
March 25, 2022
The best and most satisfying ending
I'm so glad that Sara King exists to show other writers ho w to properly conclude a beloved series. It closed every loop and did not short cut, become overly rushed, or get so sappy with nostalgia and finality that it made you hate the other books. Well done Sara, as always you prove than indie writers should never be Forgotten. love love love
I'm so glad that Sara King exists to show other writers ho w to properly conclude a beloved series. It closed every loop and did not short cut, become overly rushed, or get so sappy with nostalgia and finality that it made you hate the other books. Well done Sara, as always you prove than indie writers should never be Forgotten. love love love
December 31, 2022
Had a great premise
Started out with a great premise. But the main character was a whiny, self serving girl that never matured. I was amazed at the power each main character was given by the author, but amazingly couldn't draw upon that power when they needed it most.
Each character had power they never new they had when it suited the author, but couldn't use it when it suited the author, time after time.
Started out with a great premise. But the main character was a whiny, self serving girl that never matured. I was amazed at the power each main character was given by the author, but amazingly couldn't draw upon that power when they needed it most.
Each character had power they never new they had when it suited the author, but couldn't use it when it suited the author, time after time.
February 5, 2022
Amazing!
Great to have Sara back with this universe!
A great end to a great saga.
Hopefully she tell the history of Zero back on Earth, but after all this waiting is great to now how everything ends (for now ;))
If yo want to read smart well though science fiction, Sara King is right at the top.
Great to have Sara back with this universe!
A great end to a great saga.
Hopefully she tell the history of Zero back on Earth, but after all this waiting is great to now how everything ends (for now ;))
If yo want to read smart well though science fiction, Sara King is right at the top.
March 10, 2022
After a long time next book from ZERO series is the story ending, happening few hundred years in the future. Because of that we mostly get new characters and story has more fantasy elements in it.
Still a great read, takes a moment to remember who's who but we get the finale of the prophecy story line.
Still a great read, takes a moment to remember who's who but we get the finale of the prophecy story line.
February 4, 2022
Finally a new addition to the Zero series I love!
Love the series, waiting for more. Imaginative and engaging characters working toward living their best lives despite the odds of being caught up in the political workings of this universe.
Love the series, waiting for more. Imaginative and engaging characters working toward living their best lives despite the odds of being caught up in the political workings of this universe.
February 7, 2022
Masterful writing
Once again Sara King did not disappoint! The characters are well developed and the plot very character driven. I was hoping that it would be more with Joe/Eat/Joe's brother, but maybe there will be a novella in the future?
Once again Sara King did not disappoint! The characters are well developed and the plot very character driven. I was hoping that it would be more with Joe/Eat/Joe's brother, but maybe there will be a novella in the future?
February 9, 2022
So deliciously intricate!
I love everything I've read of Sara King so far. She's really amazing at keeping very intricate, convoluted plots moving quickly and never bogging down!
Howard S
I love everything I've read of Sara King so far. She's really amazing at keeping very intricate, convoluted plots moving quickly and never bogging down!
Howard S
February 12, 2022
Good to be back
King is a great author, and it's a pleasure to read a book in this setting again. There are several authors who seem to be unable to come back from an extended break, it's great to see King writing at the top of her game again.
King is a great author, and it's a pleasure to read a book in this setting again. There are several authors who seem to be unable to come back from an extended break, it's great to see King writing at the top of her game again.
February 13, 2022
So fun!
Thanks Sara! So glad you found your way back to the Zero series. Before a turned a page, I fully expected to read more about Joe and his brother and the struggles of surviving on earth. What a nice surprise and twist to the Zero saga. Loved the book! We’ll done!
Thanks Sara! So glad you found your way back to the Zero series. Before a turned a page, I fully expected to read more about Joe and his brother and the struggles of surviving on earth. What a nice surprise and twist to the Zero saga. Loved the book! We’ll done!
February 17, 2022
OMG, I love it! Since I finished the first three books and the side stories I knew I needed more but I had no idea how much until I started reading this one. Really great story! Can't wait for mor, I really want to know what happened after the third book.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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February 20, 2022PHENOMENAL!!
After waiting all this time for the next Zero story; you do not disappoint. The plot twists were incredible. I await with bated breath for the next chapter. Thank you.
After waiting all this time for the next Zero story; you do not disappoint. The plot twists were incredible. I await with bated breath for the next chapter. Thank you.
March 16, 2022
Glad Sara is back!
Missed your stories. And this one was awesome. Joe Dobbs would have loved how it all turned out. I sure hope there is more Outer Bounds coming too. Loved the all.
Missed your stories. And this one was awesome. Joe Dobbs would have loved how it all turned out. I sure hope there is more Outer Bounds coming too. Loved the all.
March 25, 2022
5.0
I am always amazed at how well Sara King is able to create stories that fit my belief of what true Science Fiction is meant to be. I love her characters and I love her aliens. So glad she is writing again.
I am always amazed at how well Sara King is able to create stories that fit my belief of what true Science Fiction is meant to be. I love her characters and I love her aliens. So glad she is writing again.
April 2, 2022
As always, a masterpiece of science fiction.
Sara King brings chaos to Congress. My favorite book in the Zero series.
Incredibly talented storytelling with characters you come to love and despise.
Can't wait to experience more this galaxy.
Sara King brings chaos to Congress. My favorite book in the Zero series.
Incredibly talented storytelling with characters you come to love and despise.
Can't wait to experience more this galaxy.
April 2, 2022
Thank you Sara King for the wonderful finish to the Zero series. Well done. To everyone else : this series is different. If you are looking for a change from the usual "space opera" this is it.
April 28, 2022
What a crazy ride!
Zero Forgotten; sci-fi for the discerning palate! The story is totally unpredictable, scary, heartbreaking, and funny as hell!
I am only thankful that Sara King has published a nice handful of books recently, because I finished this book thinking “I WANT MORE!”
Than you Sara, you have completely ruined me for any other author!
Zero Forgotten; sci-fi for the discerning palate! The story is totally unpredictable, scary, heartbreaking, and funny as hell!
I am only thankful that Sara King has published a nice handful of books recently, because I finished this book thinking “I WANT MORE!”
Than you Sara, you have completely ruined me for any other author!
August 12, 2022
Culmination of an Excellent series!
Culmination of an Excellent series! From learning congie to humerus interactions between characters I had a hard time putting my reader down. Thank you Sara and looking forward to the next series!
Culmination of an Excellent series! From learning congie to humerus interactions between characters I had a hard time putting my reader down. Thank you Sara and looking forward to the next series!
September 12, 2022
Excellent read!
A great story with well thought out characters. As an avid reader of science fiction for more than 50 years it’s always a pleasure to read a great book like this/these!
A great story with well thought out characters. As an avid reader of science fiction for more than 50 years it’s always a pleasure to read a great book like this/these!
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