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Phase Shift #5
Shutdown: Phase Shift 5
The dragon Herald has been unleashed on the world, intent on obliterating the entirety of humanity, and only Troias has the power and ability to face the terrible beast and survive. To have any chance at defeating the monster, the human race has to band together against it, an unlikely prospect at best when leaders of the nations refuse to accept the threat facing them.
And Herald isn't the only threat the new March of Northern America faces. An enemy led by a shadowy ruler no one can find hovers at their southern border; powerful Awakened Omegas stand against humanity's continued expansion; Luc and the remnants of the Undugu linger at the borders of the March, their intentions unknown.
Troias and Annalise face the deadliest foes they've yet seen in the Shift, but even if they overcome these enemies, one more threat lurks the Three, keepers of the Source and Herald's ultimate masters, have decided that Troias has to die in the name of the Shift - and they'll stop at nothing, not even the destruction of entire planets, to make that happen.
To face these beings, Troias must become more than he's ever been and risk everything he's gained in the Shift for the good of all mankind...
And Herald isn't the only threat the new March of Northern America faces. An enemy led by a shadowy ruler no one can find hovers at their southern border; powerful Awakened Omegas stand against humanity's continued expansion; Luc and the remnants of the Undugu linger at the borders of the March, their intentions unknown.
Troias and Annalise face the deadliest foes they've yet seen in the Shift, but even if they overcome these enemies, one more threat lurks the Three, keepers of the Source and Herald's ultimate masters, have decided that Troias has to die in the name of the Shift - and they'll stop at nothing, not even the destruction of entire planets, to make that happen.
To face these beings, Troias must become more than he's ever been and risk everything he's gained in the Shift for the good of all mankind...
824 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2022
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About the author
Kyle Johnson
30 books53 followersKyle Johnson is a kids gymnastics and martial arts instructor who teaches outside of Chicago. He's worked on cruise ships, traveled the world, climbed glaciers, ziplined between mountains, and even danced in the end of a rainbow.
Currently, his main hobbies include helping his wife raise their two kids, because after that, who's got time for hobbies?
Currently, his main hobbies include helping his wife raise their two kids, because after that, who's got time for hobbies?
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
January 28, 2023
good book bad ending good series
Some of the book I enjoyed very much, but there were other parts that were very disappointing and sad. First of all my likes I enjoyed the character of Troias and Anna Lise. They were the best parts of the book. They had a great chemistry throughout the series. The problem is, I disliked was the plot armor was letting a certain character get away and cause harm at the end of the book. That was totally unnecessary. The bad guy who should’ve been put down along time ago, killed a very likable character not cool. The series is worth reading, except for the plot armor good book good series series ended to soon not enough of the story was told, didn’t like the ending.
Some of the book I enjoyed very much, but there were other parts that were very disappointing and sad. First of all my likes I enjoyed the character of Troias and Anna Lise. They were the best parts of the book. They had a great chemistry throughout the series. The problem is, I disliked was the plot armor was letting a certain character get away and cause harm at the end of the book. That was totally unnecessary. The bad guy who should’ve been put down along time ago, killed a very likable character not cool. The series is worth reading, except for the plot armor good book good series series ended to soon not enough of the story was told, didn’t like the ending.
October 24, 2022
Thus passes the tale of Troias and Annaliese, and it ends pretty well. 4.5 stars again (man, I do a lot of these recently) as it is a bit longer than it really needed to be. Also, villains that keep coming back really get on my nerves; it's lucky not to lose a whole star for that alone.
Otherwise everything is a logical progression, Troias recognizing that he needs to drop the gloves in his campaign of "for your own good" conquering. The Shift books will evidently continue, following a Japanese storyline, but I'm not sure I will pick those up. I don't typically like the spin-off/sidequest books, so I guess it'll depend on my mood/whatever else is out at the time.
Otherwise everything is a logical progression, Troias recognizing that he needs to drop the gloves in his campaign of "for your own good" conquering. The Shift books will evidently continue, following a Japanese storyline, but I'm not sure I will pick those up. I don't typically like the spin-off/sidequest books, so I guess it'll depend on my mood/whatever else is out at the time.
September 22, 2022
Against all odds.
Kyle Johnson always ends his stories satisfactorily , Troias , Annalisa ,Max , Angelina , Spencer and all that fought for a future carry on doing what they do , Herald is the big boggie Dragon that threatens everything they've struggled to build , but humans simply don't give up and they won't all survive but they'll die fighting.
Kyle Johnson always ends his stories satisfactorily , Troias , Annalisa ,Max , Angelina , Spencer and all that fought for a future carry on doing what they do , Herald is the big boggie Dragon that threatens everything they've struggled to build , but humans simply don't give up and they won't all survive but they'll die fighting.
June 5, 2023
Great series!!
These books are worth your valuable time. A well written post-apocalyptic adventure with a main character who slowly snowballs into a behemoth of power. Excellent character development, masterfully woven storyline, and blistering pace. Love, death, heartache, and redemption. Look forward to hunting down some more books by Kyle Johnson!
These books are worth your valuable time. A well written post-apocalyptic adventure with a main character who slowly snowballs into a behemoth of power. Excellent character development, masterfully woven storyline, and blistering pace. Love, death, heartache, and redemption. Look forward to hunting down some more books by Kyle Johnson!
September 10, 2022
It was sadly below average. Its a book with the same story (that already happened in the previous book) happening 3 more times.
Its weird for me when after finishing a 5+ book series , instead of being sad I have no more of them I was simply happy that it was finally over.
Its weird for me when after finishing a 5+ book series , instead of being sad I have no more of them I was simply happy that it was finally over.
November 20, 2022
A satisfying end to a great series. My only real complaint is naming the two principal female leads Annalise and Angelina... I've lost count of how often I had to re-read a paragraph because I had misread which of the two was talking or acting. ;)
September 28, 2023
Final book as good as the first
So many series slowly get worse as they go or seem to end in a rush. This one started strong and improved. Each book went in a different direction, but I was happy, especially with this one...
So many series slowly get worse as they go or seem to end in a rush. This one started strong and improved. Each book went in a different direction, but I was happy, especially with this one...
September 19, 2022
good
A good ending to the series. An interesting universe, good breadth of characters, okay litrpg elements. If food, it’d be a good local place.
A good ending to the series. An interesting universe, good breadth of characters, okay litrpg elements. If food, it’d be a good local place.
September 23, 2022
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
October 2, 2022
Great end to an epic series
The Phase Shift series comes to a satisfying conclusion as our heroes face the dragon Herald. Great action and World Building
The Phase Shift series comes to a satisfying conclusion as our heroes face the dragon Herald. Great action and World Building
December 25, 2022
Pretty epic continuation of the series.
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May 28, 2023Great book
A stellar conclusion from Kyle Johnson! Lots of action and adventure, monsters and magic. Looking forward to seeing what he writes next!
A stellar conclusion from Kyle Johnson! Lots of action and adventure, monsters and magic. Looking forward to seeing what he writes next!
August 6, 2023
Wish there was more but this was a really fun series.
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