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Rebellion #3
Tides of War
After being saved from annihilation by the Old Gator’s daring plan, Gabriel and the crew of the Magellan find themselves in the most unlikely of a captured enemy starship. While learning to control the alien vessel introduces a new set of challenges, the secrets they discover within may prove to be the edge they so desperately need. With the rebellion on Earth rushing headlong toward a final, last-ditch battle and the remainder of the alien armada standing between them and home, it will take all of their strength, courage, and ingenuity to destroy the enemy once and for all. Before the enemy destroys them. ----------------------------------- Tides of War is the third and final book in the science-fiction Rebellion trilogy. Series 1. Man of War 2. Weapons of War 3. Tides of War
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2016
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M.R. Forbes
185 books1,013 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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January 4, 2019
Tides of War by M.R. Forbes and narrated by Jeff Hays answer his awesome sci-fi series perfectly! Great action, multiple aliens cooperating together, good vs evil, the "secret weapon" lol! Enjoyed it all!
Hays is perfect in everything he narrates! All types of aliens too! 👽
Hays is perfect in everything he narrates! All types of aliens too! 👽
April 18, 2021
Ehhh, it was ok.
Nothing that I wasn't expecting. A bit predictable. Disliked the new romance elements. Did not like the ending.
There were also some loose ends. In the previous books it mentioned another alien race (and even gives the name) but then stopped at that. I'm not sure if this is a reference to another book series or what's up here but I'm left confused at the purpose in this.
Not the worst I've read but far from the best.
Nothing that I wasn't expecting. A bit predictable. Disliked the new romance elements. Did not like the ending.
There were also some loose ends. In the previous books it mentioned another alien race (and even gives the name) but then stopped at that. I'm not sure if this is a reference to another book series or what's up here but I'm left confused at the purpose in this.
Not the worst I've read but far from the best.
September 27, 2018
Don't care for the random love stories thrown in there but i guess it shows a human need. But the 3 scientist figured ALLLLL that shit out in such a short time? ....?
August 23, 2020
2.5 stars. There is still so much that is unbelievable about the story. 3 scientist figure out all the alien tech? One of those scientist is apparently a savant bc he is the matter at all forms of engineering and linguistics and can update systems in the blink of an eye. 4000 soldiers march in record time from NY to Austin without running into any enemies? Where are the bek'hai elsewhere on the planet? They don't get the message to go to Mexico? (Is was answered in 2 sentences.... They are planet-wide, but have no idea what is going on in America. They don't have comms?) It got pretty old having everything revolve around the St. Martins, like kind of eyerolly. Throughout the whole series, it tried to be gritty and there was good action, but it still felt overly positive and clean with the way everything always wrapped up so nicely, despite how impossible it had been for earth to survive those first 50 years. It wasn't the worst sci-fi, but it certainly isn't the best.
January 7, 2021
Good solid 4 plus a little more.
This is the last of the Rebellion trilogy. As a continuation, the plot and most of the characters were developed in the previous books. It was well written in third person, moving among the different theaters of action and from perspectives of different characters.
The action and sequences are well laid out to maintain interest as the story progressed. This is a good, action sci-fi tale. There are some twists and surprises that also keep it interesting.
I read the Kindle version as the complete set. I did find that there are many editing mistakes and typos. The name of one of the bek'hai characters, Tea'va, is sometimes spelled as Te'ava. There are quote marks missing in multiple places and some word typos and other words missing. It just needs someone to go through and make the corrections in this version.
I would recommend this book and the series. This would not make much sense if not read in order.
This is the last of the Rebellion trilogy. As a continuation, the plot and most of the characters were developed in the previous books. It was well written in third person, moving among the different theaters of action and from perspectives of different characters.
The action and sequences are well laid out to maintain interest as the story progressed. This is a good, action sci-fi tale. There are some twists and surprises that also keep it interesting.
I read the Kindle version as the complete set. I did find that there are many editing mistakes and typos. The name of one of the bek'hai characters, Tea'va, is sometimes spelled as Te'ava. There are quote marks missing in multiple places and some word typos and other words missing. It just needs someone to go through and make the corrections in this version.
I would recommend this book and the series. This would not make much sense if not read in order.
August 16, 2018
A final conclusion for the overthrowing of an invasion of earth with a bit more good will nature from unexpected sources. The main alien origin species sound almost like demons in physical form and it was quite a surprise to have them be good guys, sort of pissed that the Tune (spelling ? due to Audio listening) died on Earth.
I could picture a second trilogy seeing battle against anarchy and maybe seeing to those other aliens that were mentioned, a bit of foreshadowing there for the set I would guess.
I could picture a second trilogy seeing battle against anarchy and maybe seeing to those other aliens that were mentioned, a bit of foreshadowing there for the set I would guess.
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October 4, 2023
The Final Countdown🚀🌏💥
Space Opera!🚀👽🗡💫💥🔫
This is space opera🚀. It is not supposed to be technically correct or scientifically correct. It is action🐺💪🗡🔫💥 and adventure🚀 And good versus evil👹. It is fantasy. It is escapism.
The only thing I had a problem with was the jumping back and forth between the characters in space🚀 and the characters on the earth🌏 But these shifts were mostly done At the beginning of chapters.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited
Space Opera!🚀👽🗡💫💥🔫
This is space opera🚀. It is not supposed to be technically correct or scientifically correct. It is action🐺💪🗡🔫💥 and adventure🚀 And good versus evil👹. It is fantasy. It is escapism.
The only thing I had a problem with was the jumping back and forth between the characters in space🚀 and the characters on the earth🌏 But these shifts were mostly done At the beginning of chapters.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited
February 16, 2017
Very good
A solid sci-fi series. Some fresh new ideas and interesting, well thought out technology. Characters were likeable and varied. The different types of aliens and their social structure was original and complex. I would recommend to any sci-fi fan as solid and entertaining series.
A solid sci-fi series. Some fresh new ideas and interesting, well thought out technology. Characters were likeable and varied. The different types of aliens and their social structure was original and complex. I would recommend to any sci-fi fan as solid and entertaining series.
March 19, 2025
Another home run
Solid writing, author built a depressingly realistic but engaging and addicting tome. So many amazing stories built into the main story through character development. Seriously many authors try to do this and rarely do this well. Forbes is a new favorite of mine and I've read all the warhammer 40k lit, four horsemen books, and many more. This is good writing!
Solid writing, author built a depressingly realistic but engaging and addicting tome. So many amazing stories built into the main story through character development. Seriously many authors try to do this and rarely do this well. Forbes is a new favorite of mine and I've read all the warhammer 40k lit, four horsemen books, and many more. This is good writing!
July 22, 2017
Great story wrapped up
Lots of fighting and a few mysteries solved. The St Martin's give their all bringing the disparate wings of humanity back together and even finding allies amongst their enemies. All in a bit to win earth back.
Lots of fighting and a few mysteries solved. The St Martin's give their all bringing the disparate wings of humanity back together and even finding allies amongst their enemies. All in a bit to win earth back.
August 3, 2017
Very good . A great a deal of action from page one through the end. always an intriguing end that leads to the next story. Characters you will identify with , love, hate , sorrow, and Joy . I recommend highly
August 19, 2017
WOW ! What a story!
This 3 book series is as great as book 1 and book two.
I've read the forever war series too. This author makes it so real you feel
You are there , without the sex
and filthy language!
This 3 book series is as great as book 1 and book two.
I've read the forever war series too. This author makes it so real you feel
You are there , without the sex
and filthy language!
January 2, 2019
Another fine series
M. R. Forbes continues to write great space opera stories. Full of action, peopled with facinating characters involved in exciting adventures. Read this series...you'll like it!
M. R. Forbes continues to write great space opera stories. Full of action, peopled with facinating characters involved in exciting adventures. Read this series...you'll like it!
April 4, 2019
Really enjoyed this book
The culmination of a nice 3 book arc was everything I had hoped for. It has a few rushed plot points, but I'm done with 9 or 10 books to finish a story. Well done!
The culmination of a nice 3 book arc was everything I had hoped for. It has a few rushed plot points, but I'm done with 9 or 10 books to finish a story. Well done!
August 21, 2021
Great story after a slow start
This series was really more like a single long book. It took me a while to get used to the writing style which could feel a little cliched. But by the end of the first book I was really enjoying the story and the pacing. It was great fun.
This series was really more like a single long book. It took me a while to get used to the writing style which could feel a little cliched. But by the end of the first book I was really enjoying the story and the pacing. It was great fun.
November 26, 2024
Excellent
This story began a little slow but picked up pace as it went along. Like all M.R.Forbes' stories it is well worth the read. I have yet to find a story of his I have not extremely liked.
This story began a little slow but picked up pace as it went along. Like all M.R.Forbes' stories it is well worth the read. I have yet to find a story of his I have not extremely liked.
May 31, 2017
Fantastic ending
This was a really good storyline that kept me interested thru all three books. Starts of with a bang and goes full bore till humanity wins.
This was a really good storyline that kept me interested thru all three books. Starts of with a bang and goes full bore till humanity wins.
September 2, 2017
Good story.
Interesting plot, enjoyed the first two books in the series as well. Some religious connotations but ok with that. Bravo!
Interesting plot, enjoyed the first two books in the series as well. Some religious connotations but ok with that. Bravo!
May 23, 2018
Great
This series was awesome and exciting. I also got the audiobooks for the 3 books and they were top notch. Very good job Mr. Forbes!
This series was awesome and exciting. I also got the audiobooks for the 3 books and they were top notch. Very good job Mr. Forbes!
August 29, 2018
Good read
Very interesting story, really enjoyed this series of books, could not stop reading , found my self enjoying the different characters
Very interesting story, really enjoyed this series of books, could not stop reading , found my self enjoying the different characters
September 28, 2018
Another great series!
Great series! Absolutely loved it! Easy to read. Flows so quickly you'll be sad it is over so soon. R
Great series! Absolutely loved it! Easy to read. Flows so quickly you'll be sad it is over so soon. R
November 11, 2018
Excellent Read
Usually read 2 to 4 books at a time.
Could not put Rebellion 1,2,and 3 down.
That is M R Forbes a Master of Suspense and Imagination
Usually read 2 to 4 books at a time.
Could not put Rebellion 1,2,and 3 down.
That is M R Forbes a Master of Suspense and Imagination
December 1, 2018
Brilliant
This series is one of the best I've ever read it kept me captivated through out please do me a favour read them and decide your self .Ian
This series is one of the best I've ever read it kept me captivated through out please do me a favour read them and decide your self .Ian
December 11, 2018
Awesome
After reading books 1 and 2 I couldn't wait til I got the 3rd and final book. Everything was great.
After reading books 1 and 2 I couldn't wait til I got the 3rd and final book. Everything was great.
April 19, 2019
A Wonderful Trilogy
Like all of Mr. Forbes' work, an unrelenting page turner. Talk about a fertile imagination, these books are classics of the genre.
Like all of Mr. Forbes' work, an unrelenting page turner. Talk about a fertile imagination, these books are classics of the genre.
May 8, 2019
Damn good books
Dark and macabre at times but overall very uplifting. Mr Forbes is truly an exceptional author. Well written sir. I enjoyed the entire series immensely.
Dark and macabre at times but overall very uplifting. Mr Forbes is truly an exceptional author. Well written sir. I enjoyed the entire series immensely.
May 23, 2019
Great series
Through 3 books we learn of Earth's fate after an invasion. One unique general and two young men would dare to rebel against the alien invaders.
Through 3 books we learn of Earth's fate after an invasion. One unique general and two young men would dare to rebel against the alien invaders.
September 19, 2019
Excellent
Another series of books I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. Pretty sure I have now read all of his books that he is written so far.
Another series of books I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. Pretty sure I have now read all of his books that he is written so far.
January 4, 2020
Absolutely loved this series. Hope there will be another book to follow showing what happens next. Interesting characters and plot development.
April 24, 2021
Classic science fiction. Once I got started with this series I couldn’t put them down until I’d read them all! Can’t wait to read more.
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