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Rise of the Empire #4
Warpath
-NOTE- This book has been professionally re-edited as of April 19, 2016
Thirty years after the events in the Solar system, the Empire had entered a time of expansion and advancement. Six hundred light years from Earth, humanity starts again. But, their safety and peace are threatened when a hostile force is detected in one of the systems close to the Empire's border.
The Empire needs to prepare for war, and perhaps even strike first in order to protect its people that now include Nel - aliens from the colony world of Nuva.
Other races and other events interfere with the plans, and Emperor Tomas Klein is forced to make decisions that could affect millions.
Adrian Farkas - now leading one of the six Clans of the Empire - prepares his forces for war. New technologies are put to the test. New discoveries and realizations come to the surface as the Empire goes to war.
Rise of the Empire Book 1 - Olympus
Rise of the Empire Book 2 - Sanctuary
Rise of the Empire Book 3 - Out of the Ashes
Rise of the Empire Book 4 - Warpath
Thirty years after the events in the Solar system, the Empire had entered a time of expansion and advancement. Six hundred light years from Earth, humanity starts again. But, their safety and peace are threatened when a hostile force is detected in one of the systems close to the Empire's border.
The Empire needs to prepare for war, and perhaps even strike first in order to protect its people that now include Nel - aliens from the colony world of Nuva.
Other races and other events interfere with the plans, and Emperor Tomas Klein is forced to make decisions that could affect millions.
Adrian Farkas - now leading one of the six Clans of the Empire - prepares his forces for war. New technologies are put to the test. New discoveries and realizations come to the surface as the Empire goes to war.
Rise of the Empire Book 1 - Olympus
Rise of the Empire Book 2 - Sanctuary
Rise of the Empire Book 3 - Out of the Ashes
Rise of the Empire Book 4 - Warpath
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2015
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About the author
Ivan Kal
42 books385 followersIvan Kal writes science fiction and fantasy, and is the author of the space opera series Rise of the Empire.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
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September 18, 2017
I think the series has earned the extra star bringing it up to four. Yes it's a military SciFi that looked like it was going all Lensman*, but I still like the characters and the plot line has a few surprises.
* Lensman: More ships, bigger ships, more guns, bigger guns, destroying planets, god like powers, reader unable to relate to the main protagonist.
* Lensman: More ships, bigger ships, more guns, bigger guns, destroying planets, god like powers, reader unable to relate to the main protagonist.
October 29, 2015
Great addition to the series!
This is turning into one of my favorite sci-fi series, great story, plenty of sci-fi action, interesting characters. What more could one want and let's not forget about the space battles, aliens, and a few other cool happenings!
I recommend this book, if you enjoyed the previous books or like sci-fi you will enjoy this book, no noticeable spelling errors, or weird sentence structure detected.
This is turning into one of my favorite sci-fi series, great story, plenty of sci-fi action, interesting characters. What more could one want and let's not forget about the space battles, aliens, and a few other cool happenings!
I recommend this book, if you enjoyed the previous books or like sci-fi you will enjoy this book, no noticeable spelling errors, or weird sentence structure detected.
July 1, 2019
Another great one by Ivan Kal. This one continues to build on the previous books in the series and lays some of the first bits of how the author will tie all of the series together. I think the pacing was spot on and continue to notice improvement. I am already reading the next one in the series and enjoying it.
July 23, 2022
Another great read in the lineup of books
Another great addition to the series of books. Started it yesterday. Just finished it this morning. The expansion efforts into other space systems, the battles, the trauma and character development all seriously on point. This has been one of the better reads
Another great addition to the series of books. Started it yesterday. Just finished it this morning. The expansion efforts into other space systems, the battles, the trauma and character development all seriously on point. This has been one of the better reads
June 5, 2020
We are running now
This book took off at a full sprint and didn’t stop. The story ever evolving and folding in on itself. The characters, new and old, were fuller and more real. This is getting good...let’s get to the next one!
This book took off at a full sprint and didn’t stop. The story ever evolving and folding in on itself. The characters, new and old, were fuller and more real. This is getting good...let’s get to the next one!
May 13, 2018
Another excellent volume
Another face paced and solid entry into the series. The characters continue to evolve and deepen, and they continue their exploration of the stars.
Another face paced and solid entry into the series. The characters continue to evolve and deepen, and they continue their exploration of the stars.
September 22, 2018
He's done it again.
Another amazing book. I can't wait to start the next book in the series and see how many other races they find.
Another amazing book. I can't wait to start the next book in the series and see how many other races they find.
December 12, 2019
WORTH IT!!
I can tell you that I have stayed awake for 24 reading two books. Good thing am on a vacation.
I can tell you that I have stayed awake for 24 reading two books. Good thing am on a vacation.
September 24, 2021
The Great story continues
Sci do action abounds. With more races introduced including a teaser for the last of the three. Grabbing the next one now!
Sci do action abounds. With more races introduced including a teaser for the last of the three. Grabbing the next one now!
September 11, 2023
The humans get too strong too fast to be believable... The protagonist is a fool again and his love story stinks...
March 7, 2024
Awesome
I can't believe I finished it already. I really like this saga. I'm ready to start the next one. I strongly recommend this series Of sci-fi novels
I can't believe I finished it already. I really like this saga. I'm ready to start the next one. I strongly recommend this series Of sci-fi novels
November 30, 2016
Slight Improvement in Faulty SciFi Saga
There was a slight improvement noted in "Warpath, Rise of the Empire Book 4." The number of editing and proofreading flaws, though still way too many, were reduced. The writing skill set also improved, though the narrative remains stilted, needlessly long winded and repetitive, and the author's unending infatuation with percentages, number of ships, missiles, is baffling. Boredom ensues during battles, instead of excitement, due to the "spreadsheet mania" of the writer.
The storyline remains the same: Earth's few, escaping millions, establish federal-type interstellar Empire, gain alien allies, create "Clans," establish "sect" of secret police, mandate forced reproduction, forced education, expand territory, make technological leaps forward, and fight dangerous, aggressive aliens species.
The totalitarianism socialist viewpoint of the author, again moves to the forefront, after being somewhat subdued in Books 2 and 3. He is a proponent of the failed political agenda of a "benevolent Fourth Reich," where a liberal, leftist, strong leader (the "Emperor"), can be a "good" fascist. "The ends justify the means" mentality, "for the greater good," "we know what is best for humanity," are all threads throughout the series, and again espoused overtly in "Warpath." History is filled with examples of totalitarians, disguised as progressives, liberals, leftists, who once having achieved power, dictatorial reign ensued.
The plot device that has humanity de facto "immortal," no death except through misadventure, disease, or warfare, is never examined or explained. It is unreasonable that anyone who was immortal, would so casually engage in warfare via blunt attrition. Casualty prevention would presumedly be a essential goal.
"Warpath," was fully read via Kindle Unlimited and is recommended.
There was a slight improvement noted in "Warpath, Rise of the Empire Book 4." The number of editing and proofreading flaws, though still way too many, were reduced. The writing skill set also improved, though the narrative remains stilted, needlessly long winded and repetitive, and the author's unending infatuation with percentages, number of ships, missiles, is baffling. Boredom ensues during battles, instead of excitement, due to the "spreadsheet mania" of the writer.
The storyline remains the same: Earth's few, escaping millions, establish federal-type interstellar Empire, gain alien allies, create "Clans," establish "sect" of secret police, mandate forced reproduction, forced education, expand territory, make technological leaps forward, and fight dangerous, aggressive aliens species.
The totalitarianism socialist viewpoint of the author, again moves to the forefront, after being somewhat subdued in Books 2 and 3. He is a proponent of the failed political agenda of a "benevolent Fourth Reich," where a liberal, leftist, strong leader (the "Emperor"), can be a "good" fascist. "The ends justify the means" mentality, "for the greater good," "we know what is best for humanity," are all threads throughout the series, and again espoused overtly in "Warpath." History is filled with examples of totalitarians, disguised as progressives, liberals, leftists, who once having achieved power, dictatorial reign ensued.
The plot device that has humanity de facto "immortal," no death except through misadventure, disease, or warfare, is never examined or explained. It is unreasonable that anyone who was immortal, would so casually engage in warfare via blunt attrition. Casualty prevention would presumedly be a essential goal.
"Warpath," was fully read via Kindle Unlimited and is recommended.
December 17, 2015
The only thing
The only thing that is even slightly negative about this book, entire series is the spell check or minor word displacement. Other then that one small fact this series is a great read for those who love the space/sifi genres i
The only thing that is even slightly negative about this book, entire series is the spell check or minor word displacement. Other then that one small fact this series is a great read for those who love the space/sifi genres i
November 5, 2015
Really Good
Even without reading any of the preceding books, this book was written well enough to hold my interest. I can't wait till the next one.
Even without reading any of the preceding books, this book was written well enough to hold my interest. I can't wait till the next one.
May 30, 2016
Really enjoying this series
August 16, 2019
This book and it’s series are so good that it is the only book series I have ever reread!
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