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The Pike Chronicles #12
Without Mercy
A bold new quest,
An ancient evil,
A shaky alliance,
The gift of sight,
Jon Pike sets off on a mission to a long-forgotten planet to find an ancient artifact that might help humanity against the waking Maeficus. At the same time, he needs to take measures to counter the rise of a new, increasingly aggressive Diakan Empire and prevent the galactic war that Jamie foresaw.
Will he succeed, or will the galaxy again be engulfed in total war?
Find out in Without Mercy - Book 12 of The Pike Chronicles.
An ancient evil,
A shaky alliance,
The gift of sight,
Jon Pike sets off on a mission to a long-forgotten planet to find an ancient artifact that might help humanity against the waking Maeficus. At the same time, he needs to take measures to counter the rise of a new, increasingly aggressive Diakan Empire and prevent the galactic war that Jamie foresaw.
Will he succeed, or will the galaxy again be engulfed in total war?
Find out in Without Mercy - Book 12 of The Pike Chronicles.
- GenresScience Fiction
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2022
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G.P. Hudson
88 books72 followersG.P. Hudson is the author of the hit space opera, The Pike Chronicles. He writes fast paced military science fiction, with an emphasis on world building, vast galactic empires, and power struggles. The Pike Chronicles is an epic science fiction adventure spanning the galaxy.
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
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March 20, 2022
I am loving the series
I really appreciate how well this series moves from one issue, over coming it and then move into a whole new set of issues. The story flows well characters have a good depth to them. Anyone who loves space sci-fi opera would love this series.
I really appreciate how well this series moves from one issue, over coming it and then move into a whole new set of issues. The story flows well characters have a good depth to them. Anyone who loves space sci-fi opera would love this series.
February 15, 2022
Great Book!
Waited a couple of years for this new book. WELL WORTH the wait! Excellent series, excellent read! Hope I don't have to wait too long for the next installment.
Waited a couple of years for this new book. WELL WORTH the wait! Excellent series, excellent read! Hope I don't have to wait too long for the next installment.
February 15, 2022
great continuation of the series
Good story and left wanting more!
Look forward to the next book in the series
Lots of twists and new species introduced for the next book.
Good story and left wanting more!
Look forward to the next book in the series
Lots of twists and new species introduced for the next book.
February 6, 2022
Awesome!
This has to be one of the best series out there! Once you start reading you will not stop! Awesome!
This has to be one of the best series out there! Once you start reading you will not stop! Awesome!
February 22, 2022
Always a good read.
The only bad thing about this is that you have to wait until the next book is written to see what happens next.
The only bad thing about this is that you have to wait until the next book is written to see what happens next.
February 25, 2022
Excellent series
The author takes the reader on quite a journey in the course of these 12 books. There are strong characters and interesting plots.
The author takes the reader on quite a journey in the course of these 12 books. There are strong characters and interesting plots.
March 22, 2022
Interesting read
More aliens, more treachery, more Questions! Who is your friend or allie? Aliens who can invade your mind. Are you being controlled? Would you know? A good quick interesting read.
More aliens, more treachery, more Questions! Who is your friend or allie? Aliens who can invade your mind. Are you being controlled? Would you know? A good quick interesting read.
October 11, 2024
Still a fun read...but...
The rinse & repeat is becoming tedious.
The same cycle of mistrust & failing to see the blindingly obvious.
Fortunately, it's still wrapped in a cloak of adventure & mildly differing intrigue. However, there is a formulaic feel developing & this is not helping me to feel comfortable that this narrative is not being created rather than considered. Just saying...
I'll persist for now, but this could be dragged on forever & I think it won't be too long before a lack of conclusion will render this reader disinterested. It better get somewhere soon.
A good bit of escapist entertainment nevertheless.
The rinse & repeat is becoming tedious.
The same cycle of mistrust & failing to see the blindingly obvious.
Fortunately, it's still wrapped in a cloak of adventure & mildly differing intrigue. However, there is a formulaic feel developing & this is not helping me to feel comfortable that this narrative is not being created rather than considered. Just saying...
I'll persist for now, but this could be dragged on forever & I think it won't be too long before a lack of conclusion will render this reader disinterested. It better get somewhere soon.
A good bit of escapist entertainment nevertheless.
March 15, 2022
Another cliff hanger
I hope it doesn't take another year. So much s lost in that time. The story doesn't end. I think I am about done with incomplete reads. 5 different. Waiting for the next story opera's in my library now. It pretty frustrating.
I hope it doesn't take another year. So much s lost in that time. The story doesn't end. I think I am about done with incomplete reads. 5 different. Waiting for the next story opera's in my library now. It pretty frustrating.
May 24, 2023
Excellent
My only regret is waiting until book 12 to leave a review.
My only complaint is that every other comms convo ends with "if you'll excuse me, I have other matters to attend to..."
But if that's my only complaint, then I feel 5 stars is still warranted.
My only regret is waiting until book 12 to leave a review.
My only complaint is that every other comms convo ends with "if you'll excuse me, I have other matters to attend to..."
But if that's my only complaint, then I feel 5 stars is still warranted.
May 28, 2023
Another shift in story plot
How many books will there be? You have new characters and plotlines being added every book. I'm seventy four. I'm wondering if I will live long enough to see this series end.
How many books will there be? You have new characters and plotlines being added every book. I'm seventy four. I'm wondering if I will live long enough to see this series end.
July 21, 2023
Pike
Finished reading book 12 and was left wondering where the next book in the series is to be found. I want to finish the series but can’t figure out how to get any more books. ?????!!?????????
Finished reading book 12 and was left wondering where the next book in the series is to be found. I want to finish the series but can’t figure out how to get any more books. ?????!!?????????
July 19, 2024
I loved this book!
But I cannot give a 4 or higher to a book that misspells words like “knew” for “new”.
The plot line is great and the story holds with the characters in previous books.
But I cannot give a 4 or higher to a book that misspells words like “knew” for “new”.
The plot line is great and the story holds with the characters in previous books.
June 30, 2022
It's over too soon!
I was feeding g away, thoroughly engrossed in the story, when BAM! End of the book. It FLEW by. I'm already waiting on the ne to one!
I was feeding g away, thoroughly engrossed in the story, when BAM! End of the book. It FLEW by. I'm already waiting on the ne to one!
December 8, 2022
excellent
is there a book13 ??? hope so because this one leaves too no many questions!!:-)
I thought this one would be the end!!!
is there a book13 ??? hope so because this one leaves too no many questions!!:-)
I thought this one would be the end!!!
May 11, 2024
Sci-fi👽 Military🐺💪🔫💥 Space Opera🚀💫🌏.
Book 12 in the series📚, these must be read in order.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited.
Book 12 in the series📚, these must be read in order.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited.
August 21, 2024
Good read, looking fwd to the next adventure
Good read, enjoyed it very much. Now on to the next adventure. I have very much reading this series of stories.
Good read, enjoyed it very much. Now on to the next adventure. I have very much reading this series of stories.
November 18, 2025
The book followed the series fine but there was no closure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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