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The Forever #5
The Forever Alliance
There is hope, but first you must find it. Jon Ryan has saved humanity time and again. But he is called upon by fate to once again defend his species. As He prepares for an horrific war with the vicious and ruthless Berrillians, a new, more deadly threat arises. A mythical race know as the Last Nightmare enters our universe, intent of destroying it. They have consumed twelve universes in the infinite past they've lived. So far, no force has been able to even slow their conquest. The annihilation of everything looks to be a certainty. As the last hope to combat the indomitable threat, an alliance is made between old friends and bitter enemies. Every civilization realizes that defeat is so certain that only such a cooperation might stop the Nightmare. Humans are gifted the fantastic technologies to walk among the stars to help in the fight. To be so close to a magical era for humanity yet so likely to perish is a crushing weight. Can Jon pull one more miracle out of his hat?
- GenresScience FictionAudiobook
242 pages, Paperback
Published January 29, 2017
About the author
Craig A. Robertson
75 books181 followersThe Seven Lives of Craig A. Robertson
Dr. Craig A. Robertson is a physician and the author of more than forty-five published science fiction novels. Getting there, however, was anything but a typical path.
His first life was that of a shoe salesman. This "profession" helped him to work his way through college. His first experience was at Kinney Shoes. leveling up to Sears, and eventually became a shoe manager at Montgomery Ward. All three companies later went bankrupt. Not. His. Fault. But he did meet his wife, Karen, at Sears, which made working there most rewarding.
His second life embraced the physical sciences. A childhood fascination with astronomy led him to UC Berkeley. However, he eventually switched to geophysics after realizing that astronomers spent an inordinate amount of time alone on cold, remote mountaintops. Somewhere along the way, physical science gave way to his true passion: medicine.
For his third life he
became a doctor. Medical school and residency were like being sentenced to an abusive gulag, but they provided two lasting benefits. First, he learned that nothing he encountered afterward would ever be harder. Second—and rather more importantly—he got to be a doctor.
His career began in academic medicine, when he became a professor of Emergency Medicine at a Level One Trauma Center. That was followed by yet another incarnation, this time as a research immunologist at UC Davis, where his work included a cloned antibody directed against human melanoma cells and research into primary biliary cirrhosis.
Eventually, Craig settled into the life of a practicing physician. But somewhere among patients, science, family, and all those previous incarnations, another life crept onto the scene.
He became a science fiction writer.
More than forty-five novels later, Craig spends a psychiatrically questionable amount of time destroying planets, rebuilding civilizations, tormenting his delicious evil villains, and making Jon Ryan traverse the universe ... forever.
It seems doubtful, given his past inclinations, that seven lives will be enough for Craig A. Robertson.
Dr. Craig A. Robertson is a physician and the author of more than forty-five published science fiction novels. Getting there, however, was anything but a typical path.
His first life was that of a shoe salesman. This "profession" helped him to work his way through college. His first experience was at Kinney Shoes. leveling up to Sears, and eventually became a shoe manager at Montgomery Ward. All three companies later went bankrupt. Not. His. Fault. But he did meet his wife, Karen, at Sears, which made working there most rewarding.
His second life embraced the physical sciences. A childhood fascination with astronomy led him to UC Berkeley. However, he eventually switched to geophysics after realizing that astronomers spent an inordinate amount of time alone on cold, remote mountaintops. Somewhere along the way, physical science gave way to his true passion: medicine.
For his third life he
became a doctor. Medical school and residency were like being sentenced to an abusive gulag, but they provided two lasting benefits. First, he learned that nothing he encountered afterward would ever be harder. Second—and rather more importantly—he got to be a doctor.
His career began in academic medicine, when he became a professor of Emergency Medicine at a Level One Trauma Center. That was followed by yet another incarnation, this time as a research immunologist at UC Davis, where his work included a cloned antibody directed against human melanoma cells and research into primary biliary cirrhosis.
Eventually, Craig settled into the life of a practicing physician. But somewhere among patients, science, family, and all those previous incarnations, another life crept onto the scene.
He became a science fiction writer.
More than forty-five novels later, Craig spends a psychiatrically questionable amount of time destroying planets, rebuilding civilizations, tormenting his delicious evil villains, and making Jon Ryan traverse the universe ... forever.
It seems doubtful, given his past inclinations, that seven lives will be enough for Craig A. Robertson.
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February 18, 2017
Jon Ryan yet again finding himself at war with an alien nation while also dealing with a family issue!
These books have become addictive and so well read I enjoy each saga we're taken through.
Jon is human in all his flaws he tries to cope with each new thing sent his way and his sense of humour is hilarious his conversations with his AI alone make me chuckle.
I need more please
These books have become addictive and so well read I enjoy each saga we're taken through.
Jon is human in all his flaws he tries to cope with each new thing sent his way and his sense of humour is hilarious his conversations with his AI alone make me chuckle.
I need more please
June 3, 2020
So I have to write another book, but my little kitty cat antagonists don't seem threatening enough, now that my hero has become infinitely powerful. I know, I'll fall back on the tried and tested, I'll add yet another existential threat! How about one that will not only end this universe but has already ended 12 universes! Oh and I'll take the super stand-offish, hyper aloof tripods and make them super friendly, and they'll somehow know about the new nightmare, and in response will GIVE ALL THEIR TECH to the humans... because, well why not?
Of course when you then rapidly beat the nightmare (really more a case of a bit too much bedtime cheese) where do you go next? Why, bring back the kitties of course!
The problem of writing yourself out of corners is that you quickly become a self-parody. There is no threat left, there is nowhere left to go.
Of course when you then rapidly beat the nightmare (really more a case of a bit too much bedtime cheese) where do you go next? Why, bring back the kitties of course!
The problem of writing yourself out of corners is that you quickly become a self-parody. There is no threat left, there is nowhere left to go.
October 18, 2017
Still moving at a good pace
However, the grammatical and spelling errors are becoming glaring. Who does your editing? You need someone better and quick. Otherwise, the story flows well
However, the grammatical and spelling errors are becoming glaring. Who does your editing? You need someone better and quick. Otherwise, the story flows well
July 11, 2019
Never Stops Getting Better
The further development of the characters over long time frames is astounding. Mixing in New characters from different planets takes great ability. Onward to last book in this series. Excellent ending greatly anticipated!!!
The further development of the characters over long time frames is astounding. Mixing in New characters from different planets takes great ability. Onward to last book in this series. Excellent ending greatly anticipated!!!
January 21, 2018
Nice.
Not as exciting as book 4. But definitely a worthy effort. Woulda been awful hard to beat book 4 though. Interesting concepts in this one.
Not as exciting as book 4. But definitely a worthy effort. Woulda been awful hard to beat book 4 though. Interesting concepts in this one.
January 15, 2019
Enjoyable light quick scifi read for what it is
February 22, 2019
Another good one
The build up was a little slow but wow great ending. I will be jumping right into the next book.
The build up was a little slow but wow great ending. I will be jumping right into the next book.
April 4, 2019
Pulp sci-fi at it's best.
January 5, 2023
I've been enjoying this book series. Looking forward to the Further adventures of Jon Ryan!
April 11, 2023
Loved the book great story and book narration I highly recommend this book series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 11, 2022
Still has me hooked
April 10, 2017
Fun easy read
The sci part of the sci fi gets a bit funky in this one. But if you've gotten this far, hell you know you're going to love it. Some authors would benefit from some additional editing, but Jon would say that's just lipstick on a pig...lol
Thanks Craig! I'm impressed with your impressive speed, still a fan 5 books in, keep it up.
The sci part of the sci fi gets a bit funky in this one. But if you've gotten this far, hell you know you're going to love it. Some authors would benefit from some additional editing, but Jon would say that's just lipstick on a pig...lol
Thanks Craig! I'm impressed with your impressive speed, still a fan 5 books in, keep it up.
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