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Galactic Guardians #3
Shadow of the Contender
Heroes are Remembered, Legends Never Die.
A partnership with the Sait? Over Rima's dead body. But age-old differences may have to be set aside to battle a common enemy. The Enzite Federation will stop at nothing to control the portals. While the enemy of my enemy may not be a friend they might just be a means to an end.
A new alien species will be discovered in the depths of the Ivandor oceans. They hold a clue as to where the second portal may be found. However, getting them to trust Max will require an event of gladiatorial proportions.
Never let your guard down. Betrayal is afoot; if Max and his team are going to get out alive, he'll have to dig deeper than he ever has and discover a side of himself he may not like.
Summon your sardonium weapon and jump into the third installment in the Galactic Guardians series now!
A partnership with the Sait? Over Rima's dead body. But age-old differences may have to be set aside to battle a common enemy. The Enzite Federation will stop at nothing to control the portals. While the enemy of my enemy may not be a friend they might just be a means to an end.
A new alien species will be discovered in the depths of the Ivandor oceans. They hold a clue as to where the second portal may be found. However, getting them to trust Max will require an event of gladiatorial proportions.
Never let your guard down. Betrayal is afoot; if Max and his team are going to get out alive, he'll have to dig deeper than he ever has and discover a side of himself he may not like.
Summon your sardonium weapon and jump into the third installment in the Galactic Guardians series now!
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2022
267 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
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Jonathan Yanez
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USA Today bestselling author, check.
Writing wild tales since 2012, check, check.
I'm Jonathan, a husband, father, and writer. I write because that's what I was born to do and I love doing it. Because of the support from awesome people like you, I get to do it full-time.
Connecting with fellow lovers of the written word is important to me so please join the Pack via my website at www.jonathan-yanez.com where you can grab an exclusive story or hang out with us at www.facebook.com/groups/jonathansread...
Hope you decide to stay in touch,
Jonathan
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
January 15, 2023
Yeah I'm ready for the next one.
April 24, 2023
Fun Addition
I'll start with the good. Max is a very likeable character and you can't help but root for him constantly - although I wish he could avoid SOME of the trouble he's constantly in. He's the complete opposite of Rima, he's warm and welcomes everyone into his group. His strength is growing by the day and it's exciting to see it happen. I'm very much enjoying the growing universe this series is creating.
On to the sorta negative. This book is a walking cliché. I won't get into specifics, but every other page seems to pull in something I've read in other books or pop culture. It might be Jonathan's style, but I wish he including more science in his writing to try and explain how some technology works.
This book ends in a very interesting way and holds a ton of potential to continue to expand this universe. I'm excited to see where this goes, and love being able to binge these books! Keep it going Jonathan!
I'll start with the good. Max is a very likeable character and you can't help but root for him constantly - although I wish he could avoid SOME of the trouble he's constantly in. He's the complete opposite of Rima, he's warm and welcomes everyone into his group. His strength is growing by the day and it's exciting to see it happen. I'm very much enjoying the growing universe this series is creating.
On to the sorta negative. This book is a walking cliché. I won't get into specifics, but every other page seems to pull in something I've read in other books or pop culture. It might be Jonathan's style, but I wish he including more science in his writing to try and explain how some technology works.
This book ends in a very interesting way and holds a ton of potential to continue to expand this universe. I'm excited to see where this goes, and love being able to binge these books! Keep it going Jonathan!
February 17, 2023
Max Tyco and crew are back and still on the hunt for more portals. Rema is hurt and out of commission for the time being. As Max enters Shroom he finds the blood wolf needs to win in a gladiator style match to earn their trust, but what else is going on at the same time, Max Tyco keep your head on a swivel and your spies alert.
These books are so much fun and Max is pretty cool. These books are full of adventure and suspense but it is the characters that keep bringing me back they are so much fun, and narrator Jeffery Kafer does such a awesome job with the audios, he just brings the books to life it is amazing.
These books are so much fun and Max is pretty cool. These books are full of adventure and suspense but it is the characters that keep bringing me back they are so much fun, and narrator Jeffery Kafer does such a awesome job with the audios, he just brings the books to life it is amazing.
November 8, 2022
Excellent Reading. It started good and turned out great! I read a few chapters a night, so I went through this quickly. I enjoyed every bit of it though. A suggestion, when a main character attains a new trait or becomes faster, I have noticed many Authors seem to slow him down a bit though on his next fight scene. not sure why that is, but I suggest keeping the character at the same pace, or stronger, and faster, not slower and seeming weaker the next fight, only to finally be faster after another fight. I believe in consistency.
May 1, 2023
Another mind bending adventure
Seems that time moves slowly and is jam packed with battles, training, and making new allies. Max has a lot on his plate. Fortunately his soul, and will to survive and protect are stronger than any one could have seen. His story is compelling me to read on, and on......
Seems that time moves slowly and is jam packed with battles, training, and making new allies. Max has a lot on his plate. Fortunately his soul, and will to survive and protect are stronger than any one could have seen. His story is compelling me to read on, and on......
November 5, 2022
The enemy of my enemy is my friend... Sorta. Though waiting for that inevitable betrayal is a PITA.
Max really comes into his own in this installment, and the ending's promise of new adventures makes me very happy. Bring it, Max!
Max really comes into his own in this installment, and the ending's promise of new adventures makes me very happy. Bring it, Max!
November 8, 2022
SHADOW OF THE CONTENDER: GALACTIC GUARDIANS is another great story. There is less humor but more heroism as Max begins to master his sardonium infused weapon. The quest to protect the innocent continues . . .
November 10, 2022
Space opera
Not sure where that term evolved, Jonathan Hands has certainly met any definitive challenge. The characters have great interplay. I loved it. Books 1and 2 need to be read first. This will not make sense if they arent. Send me.
Not sure where that term evolved, Jonathan Hands has certainly met any definitive challenge. The characters have great interplay. I loved it. Books 1and 2 need to be read first. This will not make sense if they arent. Send me.
November 13, 2022
Exciting Read
This is a well written series that keeps the storyline fresh and exciting! We get to see the growth of the characters. Driven by their fears, self doubt, compassion, determination, and moral compass helps them grow and survive the onslaught of challenges.
This is a well written series that keeps the storyline fresh and exciting! We get to see the growth of the characters. Driven by their fears, self doubt, compassion, determination, and moral compass helps them grow and survive the onslaught of challenges.
December 6, 2022
I'm completely addicted to this series!!!
Max levels up in this epic next chapter! This amazing space fantasy takes me back to my childhood and the way that I felt the first time that I saw Star Wars!!!
Max levels up in this epic next chapter! This amazing space fantasy takes me back to my childhood and the way that I felt the first time that I saw Star Wars!!!
November 7, 2022
an interesting series
This 3rd book in this series is just as good as the first. With suspense and intrigue with lots of action thrown in it will keep you entertained.
This 3rd book in this series is just as good as the first. With suspense and intrigue with lots of action thrown in it will keep you entertained.
November 8, 2022
I loved it !
This book did not disappoint I loved it from the beginning to the end some surprises And we will find out what happens in the next book.
This book did not disappoint I loved it from the beginning to the end some surprises And we will find out what happens in the next book.
January 10, 2023
Fun read.
February 15, 2023
Seeing red
Lots of action and learning as the Blood Wolf learns more to control and bring out his Rowki powers. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Lots of action and learning as the Blood Wolf learns more to control and bring out his Rowki powers. I'm looking forward to the next book.
July 12, 2023
Worth Reading
I have enjoyed the story thus far. Waiting to see how the character evolves to reach his projected hero potential
I have enjoyed the story thus far. Waiting to see how the character evolves to reach his projected hero potential
February 16, 2024
Great little series!!!
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