This collected edition of The Antarktos Saga includes all five books in the series—DESCENT, PURSUIT, ASCENT, LAMENT and ONSLAUGHT, as well as never-before-seen art and character designs inspired by the series, an exclusive short story titled “The Children of Antarktos” and an interview with bestselling author Jeremy Robinson, composed primarily of questions asked by fans of the series.
Description:
I’ve been told that the entire continent of Antarctica groaned at the moment of my birth. The howl tore across glaciers, over mountains and deep into the ice. Everyone says so. Except for my father; all he heard was Mother's sobs. Not of pain, but of joy, so he says. Other than that, the only verifiable fact about the day I was born is that an iceberg the size of Los Angeles broke free from the ice shelf, a few miles off the coast. Again, some would have me believe the fracture took place as I entered the world. But all that really matters, according to my parents, is that I, Solomon Ull Vincent, the first child born on Antarctica—the first and only Antarctican—was born on September 2nd, 1974.
If only someone could have warned me that upon my return to the continent of my birth, thirteen years later, I would be kidnapped, subjected to tortures beyond comprehension and forced to fight…and kill. If only someone had hinted that I'd wind up struggling to survive in a subterranean world full of ancient warriors, strange creatures and supernatural powers.
Had I been warned, I might have lived a normal life. The human race might have remained safe. And the fate of the world might not rest on my shoulders. Had I been warned…
This is my story—the tale of Solomon Ull Vincent—The Last Hunter.
Jeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
The Last Hunter is an epic adventure in every sense. The breadth and scale of the story are impressive. The creatures and supernatural experiences are nonstop as the Last Hunter explores the land of his birth, and in many ways, the land that time forgot.
Review of entire series providing reader with information so they can decide if they feel it would be appropriate or enjoyable.
Language: None to speak of.
Violence: Lots of violence, including descriptions of pain torture and death.
Sensuality: Very mild. Brief references mentioning the shape of female body. Many of the characters where minimal clothing “Tarzan and Jane” style. Brief sections of short kisses and mild caressing.
Love: Teenage crush and development to love and marriage.
Political: Main protagonist becomes mostly pacifist in the taking of human life but later decides it can be necessary in times of war to protect the innocent.
Religious: Definite references to the Bible and other Christian books. Also mythology and characters from many mythologies are a major part of the storyline.
Happy / Sad: Mostly happy, where good overcomes evil and almost all loose ends are wrapped up in a happy way.
Conclusion: Very enjoyable; Action, suspense, likeable characters, and bad villains. I think it would be a great series for teens and adults.
The Last Hunter Saga is a non-stop, action packed thrill ride into a subteranian hell and back. One of the things that Jeremy Robinson excels at is writing characters that you can both believe in and care about, making it really easy to get involved in the lives and battles of the people and creatures found on the pages of this book. Filled with both grand adventure and heart-stopping terror Solomon's story hooked me right from the start and wouldn't let go. I'm glad I waited for this collected edition because waiting for the next part of the story would have been unbearable. The addition of the artwork, and interview are great but the exclusive short story was fantastic because it gave me hope that I might get to have more fantastic adventures in Antarktos. I can't recommend this terrific 5 star read enough!
Jeremy Robinson has done it again, creating fantastic loveable characters. A story that is easy to read as the writing is so good, it really captures the readers attention and imagination. It is always good to find a series of books that you can get lost in and this is definitely one of those series. Having them all together in a complete collectors edition is great and will provide hours of entertainment. The Q & A with the author is interesting and insight. The short story, gives fans what they've longed for....more Solomon.
When I found out about this book, it didn't interest me as much as his previous books had, I held of getting it till I was finished with the others. Got the first one and immediately got the rest. This series blew me away, I loved it. What I thought was going to be more of a young adult series was one of the best I had ever read. It sucked me in, I loved each character and couldn't wait for more. Antarktos Rising was the first book of Robinson's I read and what got me hooked on his books. This series sealed the deal. It is beautiful in its detail, funny, full of adventure and a great original story. I encourage you to check it out. The extra content in this book adds to the story. Great fan art, interesting Q&A and a short story I had been waiting for for a while. You will not be disappointed, by this book or any of Jeremy's books.
Wow, what a book! There are so many elements to this story its hard to know where to start. I won't even begin to break it down. To write a review for it is almost impossible. What I do know is that I couldn't put it down. At times its so intense you have to continue reading to find out what happens. Soloman is the perfect person for the main character. Sensitive and tough at the same time. The underworld of Anarctica is a strange and scary place to have to live and survive. And the creatures who live there are stranger, still. What a place. And what a story. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction, adventure and action. Its full of it and keeps you on your toes. You never know what will happen next till you turn the page.
"The Last Hunter" and it's companion yet stand-alone novel, " Antarktos Rising" are now among my favorite books/series of any type of media-books, movies, video games, etc. If you are reading this, unsure of whether you should read this, be assured, buy it! It's got action, dinosaurs, intense fight and flight scenes, like able characters, awesome storytelling, some hair-raising scariness- all you could want in an awesome epic! For an added experience, read "Antarktos Rising" in between part 2: Pursuit and part 3: Ascent! Then prepare for the Jeremy Robinson floodgates to open, he has a ton of other winners-check them all out!
Just finished reading one of the most beautiful, harsh, fast-paced stories about family, friends, mysteries. Unexpected surprises almost at every line. If you think you know what a good adventure book is ... unless you give a chance to immerse yourself in The Last Hunter ... I'm afraid you may never know. The values hidden beneath the gore, battles, blood, pain show a modern and entertaining way to reflect upon who we are and what we may become when we have faith, passion, hope and focus. Thanks Jeremy for such an imaginative creation that enriches human culture.
This is a collection of the books 1 through 5 of the Last hunter. it also includes some really nice drawings. and an additional story about our beloved King Solomon and his family.
I really enjoyed this set of books.
If you haven't read the individual books yet, this is a great buy, because it adds so much.
I am looking forward to reading more of The Last Hunter adventures (hint, hint to Jeremy and Kane).
Descent #1 – So begins the sage of Solomon Ull Vincent, the first and only child born on Antarctica. After a thirteen-year hiatus, Sol returns with his parents for a birthday vacation, and his entire world changes. Kidnapped, memory wiped, he is transformed into someone or something, that no one would have believed to exist. The opening volume is a definite attention-grabber and R.C. Bray delivers a masterful performance. Pursuit #2 – Sol is on the run. First, hiding within a large cavern but once discovered, he’s now trying for the surface. An interesting incident was Vin the Seeker. During their mental fight, Vin was able to use Sol’s abilities against him. Just reading Sol’s abilities should not have allowed Vin to use them, should it? I think not, but it makes for good storytelling. The difference between Sol and Ull is disturbing. Reverting to the cry-baby, even with all the information he owns is disappointing. It almost makes one want to throw in the towel on the whole story. There must be some salvation for Sol in the future. As volume two comes to an end, one treachery is undone while another is born. Ascent #3 – With the continent of Antarctica relocated to the equator, the great ice shelves melted relieving the continent of its weight. The landmass was growing. Antarktos was rising. Ninnis has consumed the essence of Nephil instead of Ull as had been planned. Sol/Ull mistakenly escaped Ninnis by stepping into Tartarus, now he is trapped. Ninnis has gone to the surface to search for his daughter Kainda, Emilie, Luca, and the thirty-four deserted Hunters who accompanied them. Sol, in the meantime, discovers the history and purpose of Tartarus, makes a new friend, and learns more about himself. Somehow, Sol decides that it is his responsibility to stop the Nepheline. It is a good story but I do have issues. Lament #4 - Search for the Jericho Shofar. The journey will take them to an amazing location where death is forbidden. There, they will meet Adouwell the cherubim. If successful in his quest, King Solomon will take possession of his army in preparation for the war against the Nepheline. Onslaught #5 - The Nepheline army approaches. Will those who follow King Solomon and the remnants of the U.S. Military be enough to stop the invading force? Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion. Hope, faith, passion, and focus bonded with Sol; family. All-in-all an excellent series. I enjoyed it very much.
Really really disappointed with this series, and I even had the great R.C. Bray reading it to me. If I knew it would have been more of a kids (teens) book I would have just not wasted a credit. But I’ve listened to many from Jeremy Robinson and I guess thought it would be more like them. The worst part about the series is how the main character has this stupid moral code where he won’t kill a human, regardless of circumstances! He’s going to kill you… nope, not gonna do it. He’s going to kill the people you love… yea but.. it’s another human. He’s going to kill billions of other HUMANS!… no, there just might be a sliver of good in there somewhere. It’s just too much. If you can handle the movies where the victim finally gets the upper hand on the psychotic killer only to then NOT pull the trigger, or even just throw the gun away, maybe you’ll like this book..? The second worst part is just the inconsistencies. The kid has a perfect memory (I won’t even get into how he can, in seconds, know random facts from subjects that a thirteen year old would not have read up on, but he has a perfect working knowledge of, because he read a book on the subject at some point in his THIRTEEN YEARS!) But… just because he spent some time in the dark killing monsters to survive and is treated like a dog, he can’t even remember or recognize his parents?… then it all comes back when he sees a woman that he hardly knows who he remembers from his actual birth….? And his powers. One minute he’s being bested by a monster while trying to fight without powers, then it’s it’s as simple as thinking it dead. At one point he can simply melt the gold band that protects the monsters, and at other points he can’t get them off. At one point he can’t manage to fight the things, but he can, in an instant, create a 200ft hole to fall through to get away, and close it up. But can’t use that same control of the earth to just simply smash the monsters? He is just constantly completely weak and unable, but miraculously pulls himself up and out and is all knowing, all powerful, sometimes “subconsciously” It’s all just too much for me, as an adult. Maybe if I was thirteen… or ten? I don’t know
Sometimes, you read a book or a series and it just stays with you. This is one of those series. I originally listened to it in it's individual audiobooks, but was so excited to have them all together in this one collection, that I went ahead and listened again. Over 33 hours of brilliant entertainment.
I forgot how amazing it is, and that is saying something because I thought it was pretty outstanding. This is an epic adventure, YA that will entertain both young adults and full-blown adults alike. Men and women. It's fantastical. The trials poor Solomon has to endure. My heart broke. In pure Jeremy Robinson fashion, he combines heart, fantasy, emotion, and some epic battles. A must listen.
This is early RC Bray and was one of the first audio series I heard him in, and I love his voices, what he does with these characters, the voices he gives them is nothing short of remarkable and showcases why he is so sought after. Although, if you're used to present day Bray, you might do a double-take to ensure you read right, that this is really him, but if you listen for those nuances you know and love, it'll be clear.
This is well worth the money! When I first started the book, I was a bit bored with its story. However, as the story continued, I ended up liking the series more and more. New ideas and characters, and concepts were at the forefront of this series. Solomen was a great protagonist, even if he was destined to win in the end. The weapons were fun and unique to this world. The fights were brutal and fun. There is so much to this world that me telling you about it is not enough. If you are looking for a short series with gore, epic fight scenes, and an expansive world and lore, this is the series for you.
Nemesis Saga: This is it, the last of the book I need to read before the end. Even though I was so burnt out at the end of this adventure, I am excited to finish this series. However, I have a hard time connecting everything to Nemesis and the aliens coming to Earth. Maybe it'll be like the Avengers when all these groups of people team up to fight the onslaught to come. I'm not sure, though. I just hope that after reading 14 books, it is worth it—the next and final stop,
PROJECT LEGION
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I am not a YA fiction reader, and to be fair, I got this collection for two reasons: 1) it was long...I listen to books on a commute and I like to listen to long books 2) it was offered on a discount...I think is was a three books for two credits deal.
Now for the review.
Thank goodness I listened to this book. From the first chapter I was hooked. The establishment of the character Solomon as a brilliant, but shy child, sets the mood for one great adventure.
Many times during this read, I was captivated by emotion. Joy, pain, determination, fear. Those and many more gripped me and held me. I enjoyed the first two books so much, that I purchased Antarktos Rising to listen to between books two and three, which I recommend highly. The reestablishment of some characters and introduction of new characters opens up the books for further enjoyment.
I highly recommend this collection, whether as individual books or the collection. Tweens, Teens, and Adults should listen, it is a truly great adventure for all.
Christian Religious Garbage. All other gods and all other religions are false and evil. I made it to book 4 before I couldn’t take it anymore. Book 1 begins with an interesting premise and there’s barely a hint of what’s coming. It was different enough from everything else I’ve read, with decent writing and a moral premise I can get behind. Morality in characters does not have to = religious dogma. That lead me on to book 2. The first hints of the real intent of this series began to peek out from under the covers of the writers agenda - but it wasn’t intrusive. It was still good enough and interesting enough to continue. Book 3 upped the Christianity ante. I thought I’d push through it, it still wasn’t central to the story. Book 4 goes “full Monty” preaching. I threw up in my mouth and deleted the series from my device about half way through. Had it remained subtle and ancillary I would have finished - but it became as heavy handed, possibly worse than the Hubbard - Battlefield Earth series that I also could not finish (long ago).
I love, love, love post-apocalyptic fiction, which is what I thought I was getting when I picked up this story. However, this is a Christian book cleverly disguised as post-apocalyptic fiction. I have read a few other books by this author and have enjoyed them, so I was a bit surprised to see how heavy-handed the Christian message was in this book. Perhaps that is my error, but the description of the book did not really allude to this particular piece of the story.
With that said, I am still interested in finishing the story, as I am invested in the characters and the storyline. Robinson's writing is engaging and I care about the main character Solomon, and want to know how his journey ends. But I have to temper that with my eye-rolling at the Christian dogma that is prevalent throughout the book.
This is a great value in the vein of classic pulp fiction. Pure imagination turned loose to create stories to entertain. There's some politics that not everyone would agree with, but there's a representation of multiple sides of that stuff so it could be the author was attempting a light treatment of it, or it could just be his personal philosophy leaking out. He didn't drive too deep so that it distracts from the action-packed adventure story. The characters are completely unbelievable but that is the point. They live in a fantasy world where fantastic things happen.
Jeremy Robinson has a knack for enriching universes by incorporating common mythologies and ideas, then adding his own unique spin, and this series is a prime example of that. However, I did find the story dragging in some parts. At times, it led me to presume things would be explained later, but I often found myself rewinding to check if I missed something, which was frustrating. Despite that, it's still worth the listen for the creativity and world-building.
Loved the Hunger Trilogy by Robinson, but I struggled to get through this one. There were parts that were fun and where the reading picked up, but overall just less gripping and the pivotal plot points a little tedious in parts. I had hoped for more excitement, considering how fun the Hunger Trilogy was to read and I thought the overall tie into Christian mythology would make it more interesting than it ended up being. Maybe just one book too long...
I read Antarktos Rising about 5 years ago, and I have always found it to be one of my favorite books. But I never really had an interest in the Last Hunter series until I reread Antarktos Rising again. Feeling the need to read more about this amazing place, I definitely have found satisfaction from The Last Hunter Series.
I have read many JR books, but this is my absolute favorite. Its fast paced but well thought out. The world building and development are good but leave plenty of room for me to fill in myself. The way he connects Bible history, mythology, and fiction is wonderful. I would highly recommend this series.
I love this series by Jeremy Robinson and love this audiobook version even more. The characters work their way into our heart right off the bat and I quickly became vested in Solomon's life. The world created is amazing and I love having all of the books together in one audiobook. The narration by RC Bray is first class and allows the listener to become deeply immersed in Solomon's world.
Nimmis (I think that's how you spell it, I did audio) has one of, if not the best redemption arcs I've ever witnessed. The only thing I would have changed, and maybe it's addressed in last valkyrie or a short story, but I would have liked to see Em be reunited with her entire family on page. Other than that, perfect.
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An entertaining series but the characters lack depth and true growth. The main character is still the immature and overly sensitive individual by the end of the series despite the significant trials he faces. The supporting characters could have used a lot more character development to enhance the story.
Solid 3.75 ⭐️, It was more Fi than Sci, but the character development was superb as usual. Jeremy Robinson is a great storyteller. However, he did not explain the science mucha dn it was more a convenient thing to give power to his character 😉. The world worked consistently with his rule, which makes following his books so easy.
A great read from start to finish. I initially read Antarktos Rising and searched everywhere for this series. This series begins 20 years before Antarktos Rising and blends the story lines in perfectly. Hopefully there will be more in this series.
A real entertainment. During this pandemic period, it leads us into a new world full of challenges and tribulations like in the real world. But with something really important at the heart of the story : Hope.
Jeremy Robinson ROCKS! The Last Hunter:Collected Edition is a MUST read for anyone who likes action adventure stories. There is humor, character growth, thrills, chills, wild rides AND monsters! This collection crosses over until more of Robinson's other fantastic novels.