The invasion continues...
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first in the series, Invasion:Alaska. This one continues a few years later when the Southern border of California is the focus (along with other parts of the state) of an aggressive Chinese military continuing to respond to the pressures of their imperialist government.  It is good military action taking place in the near future with balance of power having shifted to the Chinese from America including the technological edge.

I have read both books and look forward to the next. I have read other fiction from Heppner which I have also enjoyed.  This series reminds me of the military thrillers of Larry Bond. I highly recommend this series.
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DK continues to send the men and women in harm's way. In this episode
Of three the US Government is attempting to stop England and taking over a gold depository. The plans are changed and our team is called to assist. This is an excellent read for the genre..... ER
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What a great follow up book, we see that the battles continues, earth has sent out a fleet of ships with the hope of delaying the next wave of the Carlos.  The fleet plan works with limited success, but can Hale and his team find something that will help win the war.  malal is still playing both sides, can Hale and earth trust him?  But a further shock for all is the return of Torni but not the one that you expect.  Enjoy and then look forward to reading the next book in July.
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This novel is a continuation of the first . The same clarity of information  persist as in the first novel. It shows the slow evolution of the allied commanders to better adopt to axis tactics. Once again an in depth presentation of the principle players is expanded upon and the complexities and horrors of war  presented. An excellent novel for those who enjoy history but prefer the novel format.
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The story is getting darker and more desperate as Gabe tries to keep the group together, avoid their nemesis Kane and Peck, and try to figure out which stronghold is best for them.  On one of Gabes ventures out to find supplies, he encounters some survivors who have been holed up in a prison and is treated as a guest by the sinister warden, who has his own secrets. Mags and young Johnny have stabilized, and haven't succumbed to the madness the virus brings on, but instead, their senses and strength have increased. There are more secrets and betrayals, and you will have to read the book to find out the rest!! New characters introduced, a shocking decision, more deaths, and I hope the story gets wrapped up in the next book! Thank you R.A. Hakok!!
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The fight against the Dusahn continues with more daring space battles, special ops action, and characters making difficult decisions.  Yet another very enjoyable book in this series.
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It is really no longer an alarm, but a full-fledged conflict as book two begins during a lull in the fighting. The Victorians are nearly defeated as the Dominion forces search for a way to demolish the remains of the fleet hidden by the Victorians. Though not imperative, reading book one surely sets the stage for the action found here. In any case, don't be deceived by the quiet start. The action soon runs at full throttle as both sides maneuver toward a final clash of forces. Both have guile, imagination and technology deployed in full measure and the outcome remains uncertain to the end. Hudner delivers engaging characters who are sufficiently self-aware to see the irony and, even the humor in the challenges they confront.
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Ed is, once again, forced to take advantage of his experience and expertise to protect Avalon. Another great addition to the continuing saga. I keep hoping to learn more of the Traders and what happened to the rest of the Corps. I'll take what I can get.
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Great continued story, lots of action, new friends, new enemies and secrets. Will they find their friends? Just when you think its ending another layer unfolds, well done!
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[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]

The story of Dritzzt DoUrden and the returned Companions of the Hall continues in this third installment of the Companions Codex miniseries. The war with the Orcs continues, with the Drow aiding and urging them on. The Dwarven and Elvish settlements are likely to fall under the continued pressure. And with two dragons on their side, how could the Orcs not win? But the Companions aren't ones to give up easily. With a little strategy and some assistance from an unexpected ally, it might just be possible to hold them off and be victorious. But even if they think its possible, that doesnt mean its probableand it certainly doesnt mean its going to be easy.

I enjoyed this much more than the previous installment, which I think was mostly setup for this one. With all the players in their proper places on the board, were treated to some epic battles, some cunning and decisive moves, and more of the truth behind each entitys involvement in this conflict. Theres are more going on here than it may have seemed in the beginning. And each of the characters really gets their moment to shine, making it all the more enjoyable to read. Im definitely very curious how things will continue to resolve in the next book.
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In Chain of Souls, John continues the mission that he set out on in the first book...making things right in Salem by ridding it of the gloomy influence of the Coven. However, John is no longer acting for his own sake and curiosity...another family member has become involved. His daughter Sarah gets kidnapped by the Coven and he has to act on her behalf in order to keep her out of further harm's way. This trilogy that hooked its readers through its history-themed speculation keeps its audience sated by following John and Amy as they continue to battle the Coven, heading outside of Salem...and embarking on a bigger challenge than they ever imagined. Here's hoping that the last book is here SOON because I don't know how long I can wait!!
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CA has continued the SyFy series about the half-bred female who finally meets her real father. The previous real enemies she has eliminated have been replaced by Pirates and Robots that have attacked a Day Ship and in the process she learns how to terminate alien robots. The humans and other aliens are gradually getting there place back. They have discovered a wat to terminate the robots and are about to find their enemies. This is an excellent read for the genre..... ER
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Things just seem to go from bad to worse for Aoleon and Gilbert. Guards working for the Luminon have raided Aoleon's house and taken her parents into custody. The rebel Pax has told them that they must find his contact Kyrios and proceed to the hidden Martian base near Cydonia. But how can they safely cross hundreds of miles, evade the Paladin Guards, find Kyrios and the hidden base, and free Aoleon's family - much less stop an invasion of earth and free Mars from the Luminon's grasp? It seems a pretty tall order for a couple of kids and a pizza delivery guy.

Complete with sand storms, lessons in psionic powers, battle bots and the alien abduction of all the dairy cows in Nebraska, Part 4 is a tense race against time for our heroes.

I read a copy of the book provided by the author for review purposes.
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The third novel in Catt Dahman's epic Zombie series continues where book 2 left off and manages to keep up the high standard set by the previous installments. The survivors of the Zombie attack on the derelict hospital, where a group of them had been hiding, gather together at the abandoned religious compound they have come to call Hopetown; distraught at how many of them were lost in the evacuation. But even having found an apparent sanctuary, their work is still cut out for them.....

First, they need to clear the entire compound, including outhouses, of Zombies - no mean feat when some of your people have no previous combat experience! Then they have to start building their new community and learn how to begin anew - with limited resources and no reliance on any of the technology they might have enjoyed before.

And all the time, the forces of the Reconstruction Army, gather in the North; beginning their own New World Order and planning to kill and maim anyone who stands in their way of creating a much darker and more sinister future....

Once again, this novel is very character-driven with a few new twists and plot revelations thrown into the recipe just to mix things up a bit! It all works very well and this latest installment continues to build on the slowly expanding and highly believable world that Miss Dahman has created but if I had one complaint, it would be that this latest book felt a bit too short and was all over a bit too quickly for my liking. In some ways though, this is a good thing because it leaves the reader desperately wanting more!

There are a couple of new angles introduced in this volume, including a very new and novel way of passing on the infection that will have all men crossing their legs, and I look forward to seeing what Miss Dahman has in store for us in the future! What is certain is that a big confrontation is on its way and it looks as though in this new world, it is not just the Zombies mankind has to fear....

If you love Zombie fiction, then you are going to love this! And if you haven't picked any of this series up yet, then why are you waiting?
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Volume 10 directly continues a story arc begun in volume 9 as well as heavily building off of developments throughout the series. This is not the place to start reading.

They say no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy. The Battle of the North (parts 3-7) picks up as three awakened ones, acting as advanced scouts, attack the gathered Claymores as Miria was trying to get them ready for future battle. The fights are both gruesome and very interesting, as the Claymores learn (with varying degrees of success) to deal with threats far beyond what they're used to. With the absence of the top 5 numbers the realization that the gathered Claymores might simply be a delaying tactic for the Organization hangs heavy over many. Some compelling new characters are developing here, and Deneve's ongoing conflict with her team leader Undine is particularly great. We also see a bit from the leader of the opposing forces, with a lot of intriguing implications for future plotlines.

The Assault on Pieta (part 1) sees Isley's forces attack in full. They are lead by Rigaldo the Lion, a creature both far more powerful and far smarter than any most of Miria's warriors have faced before. This chapter is brutal and open this arc with a bang.

This volume is very action heavy and still manages fantastic plot development and character growth. Easily one of my favorites so far.
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fionn and aislinn are still battling the old one and their tall minions. everything they do seems to be having a downfall but little by little they are making headway in the right direction. every time they think they may have a breath to sleep and/ regroup, something else gets thrown their way. and it isn't only the enemy that makes for lost of surprise but also dewie, who always seems to have a hidden agenda. this isn't always helpfull to their cause. one wonders if one day they'll work things out but seriously, a big dragon that's very powerful and is supposed to be on your side but can leave you alone in a heartbeat mid battle, isn't really someone you want to trust, no matter what history says!
the first book had to grown on me, but halfway through it had me hooked. the second book just lured me in from the get go and i can't wait to dig into the last book of the trilogy. i want to know if they can save earth!! aargh
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The continuing ongoing saga continues... some more, again..

Better than the live action films.