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Survival Wars #4
Fires of Oblivion
Captain John Duggan rots in his cell, facing execution at the hands of his captors. Having discovered the secret which the Ghasts wished to remain hidden, he is left powerless to find answers to the questions which will determine the future of the Confederation. Elsewhere in the Garon sector, the Dreamers have been putting their own terrible plans into action. They possess the power to destroy entire worlds from unimaginable distances. Whilst humans and Ghasts descend once more into war, the biggest threat of all puts in motion a chain of events which will result in a hundred billion deaths if left unchecked. John Duggan and his crew are forced into a position where they must end not just one war, but two. The Space Corps’ most accomplished officer will be reunited with humanity’s most powerful weapon in a race to forge peace when a return to conflict seems inevitable. Standing above all else is the seemingly unstoppable Dreamer mothership, which Duggan must face if he is to succeed against the longest of odds. Fires of Oblivion is a science fiction adventure and the fourth book in the Survival Wars series.
- GenresScience FictionSpace
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2018
190 people are currently reading
56 people want to read
About the author
Anthony James
235 books108 followersAnthony James spent his youth reading what might now be called classic sci-fi and fantasy books. These days, he spends time in his study with the door locked against rampant and ferocious toddlers, writing books of his own.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
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February 29, 2020
Each book in this series gets better and better! Highly recommended!
February 20, 2020
Another very fast moving story, in fact it is almost too fast. I don't think it took me more than a couple hours to read this one.
Fires of Oblivion has several big plot holes, things that you simply have to ignore. Just jump on and go!
Author James has some more character development than he did in the third book and foreshadows a relationship he brings out more books 6 and 7.
You can see a slightly longer version of this review on my blog here: https://www.morebooksthantime.com/fir...
Fires of Oblivion has several big plot holes, things that you simply have to ignore. Just jump on and go!
Author James has some more character development than he did in the third book and foreshadows a relationship he brings out more books 6 and 7.
You can see a slightly longer version of this review on my blog here: https://www.morebooksthantime.com/fir...
February 22, 2020
8/10: Excellent read, well written, fell right into the fictional world created.
No quotes on this one, which is always an indication of how well I'm enjoying the book. I'm still putting this one on my Top Reads Bookshelf, mainly because I'm four books into the series and still reading. It takes a lot to hold my attention! But I am hoping for some ramp up in emotion for the next.
We'll see.
No quotes on this one, which is always an indication of how well I'm enjoying the book. I'm still putting this one on my Top Reads Bookshelf, mainly because I'm four books into the series and still reading. It takes a lot to hold my attention! But I am hoping for some ramp up in emotion for the next.
We'll see.
May 16, 2020
Book 4
Book 4 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot and characters have developed well. The plot is a bit predictable and the characters are simple, yet alwaysseems to get into trouble. The overall of each book is not too complex and yet exciting to read. I look forward to book 5.
Book 4 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot and characters have developed well. The plot is a bit predictable and the characters are simple, yet alwaysseems to get into trouble. The overall of each book is not too complex and yet exciting to read. I look forward to book 5.
January 31, 2024
Good read.
Good read with plenty of close calls and lots of action. So in the last book I had thought that they were fighting two enemies but after a big battle they are back to working together against the better advanced enemies. In this book they worked together to defeat an enemy mother ship . The problem is they don't know how many they have.
Good read with plenty of close calls and lots of action. So in the last book I had thought that they were fighting two enemies but after a big battle they are back to working together against the better advanced enemies. In this book they worked together to defeat an enemy mother ship . The problem is they don't know how many they have.
September 29, 2020
This series is straight space opera fun. The deep space battles remind me of the Honor Harrington series. Humans against aliens and both against superior alien technology that could destroy their worlds.
October 31, 2020
Book 4 is the best so far 2&3 we're quite weak but it picked up a bit and was better off for not skipping several years. I was getting a bit bored of James but started 5 hoping it will continue to improve
December 9, 2020
Massive Destruction
This installment is defined by the battles. One major battle which seems pointless and the last battle which will determine the trajectory for the next installment. Character development continues, with a new relationship developing between our protagonists.
This installment is defined by the battles. One major battle which seems pointless and the last battle which will determine the trajectory for the next installment. Character development continues, with a new relationship developing between our protagonists.
March 19, 2021
Terrific
What a great read... i thoroughly enjoy this series. Loved the Recker books and now Duggan and his crew... exciting from end to end. Looking forward to the next books in this series!
Thank you!
What a great read... i thoroughly enjoy this series. Loved the Recker books and now Duggan and his crew... exciting from end to end. Looking forward to the next books in this series!
Thank you!
February 3, 2018
Excellent work
A great series from an author I, frankly, had never heard of. I’m sure there will be a follow on series and will keep a eye out for it.
A great series from an author I, frankly, had never heard of. I’m sure there will be a follow on series and will keep a eye out for it.
April 4, 2018
Great
This was the most exciting so far. Loved the story, all the action, and the coolest and imagination of the captain and his crew.
This was the most exciting so far. Loved the story, all the action, and the coolest and imagination of the captain and his crew.
May 8, 2018
Yup! Still fine.
Exhilirating finish to this book! Looking forward to the next one. Still wondering about advancements for the crew. Glad to see the teamwork.
Exhilirating finish to this book! Looking forward to the next one. Still wondering about advancements for the crew. Glad to see the teamwork.
September 13, 2018
Exciting read!
Good as all of the books in this series. A read you can't put down. Not very predictable. I'll move on to book 5
Good as all of the books in this series. A read you can't put down. Not very predictable. I'll move on to book 5
December 16, 2018
Great book.
Good characters, good storyline.
Looking forward to the next book so I can escape to the stars for a while.
Good characters, good storyline.
Looking forward to the next book so I can escape to the stars for a while.
February 28, 2020
A great finish
A great finish within a Neverending war. Good characters; Great action. Well worth reading! I intend to read too the end of the series.
A great finish within a Neverending war. Good characters; Great action. Well worth reading! I intend to read too the end of the series.
September 28, 2022
Page turner.
Fast paced and packed with action.Well written and paints a picture that is as huge as the univverse it's set in.Can't wait to start reading the next book.
Fast paced and packed with action.Well written and paints a picture that is as huge as the univverse it's set in.Can't wait to start reading the next book.
May 17, 2024
Excellent. Love these books
June 1, 2024
4/5 Stars
May 2, 2019
Only sheer stubborness is making me continue. The fact that I want to know how this ends is all that saves it from 1 star.
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April 14, 2019Great story thanks
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