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Genesis War
They faced their greatest challenge. The worst is yet to come.
Three weeks have passed since Investigator Bill Taggart learned of his wife’s fate and Anton attacked District Three. New restrictions await him at work. But when Bill demands the conditions be lifted, his boss asks for a disturbing favour in return.
Laura O’Halloran embraces her new life without Seasonal Affective Disorder. But her joy is short lived when dangerous side-effects emerge that could mark the start of a new illness.
When a panicked Laura reaches out, Bill scrambles to her rescue. It soon becomes clear the Indigenes are to blame for her illness. And now, the World Government wants Bill’s help to lure the Indigenes into a trap, a move that’s likely to start a war.
With his loyalties divided, Bill must face facts that Laura’s cure could lie with his worst enemy. And getting access might mean turning his back on his best allies.
Genesis War is the third novel in the Genesis series, a down-to-earth sci-fi adventure. If you like strong heroines, fascinating characters, and nail-biting scenes, then you’ll love Eliza Green’s thrilling third instalment.
Scroll up and take an interstellar trip with Genesis War today!
This book was previously published as Crimson Dawn.
Three weeks have passed since Investigator Bill Taggart learned of his wife’s fate and Anton attacked District Three. New restrictions await him at work. But when Bill demands the conditions be lifted, his boss asks for a disturbing favour in return.
Laura O’Halloran embraces her new life without Seasonal Affective Disorder. But her joy is short lived when dangerous side-effects emerge that could mark the start of a new illness.
When a panicked Laura reaches out, Bill scrambles to her rescue. It soon becomes clear the Indigenes are to blame for her illness. And now, the World Government wants Bill’s help to lure the Indigenes into a trap, a move that’s likely to start a war.
With his loyalties divided, Bill must face facts that Laura’s cure could lie with his worst enemy. And getting access might mean turning his back on his best allies.
Genesis War is the third novel in the Genesis series, a down-to-earth sci-fi adventure. If you like strong heroines, fascinating characters, and nail-biting scenes, then you’ll love Eliza Green’s thrilling third instalment.
Scroll up and take an interstellar trip with Genesis War today!
This book was previously published as Crimson Dawn.
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Eliza Green
32 books164 followersEliza Green tried her hand at fashion designing, massage, painting, and even ghost hunting, before finding her love of writing. She often wonders if her desire to change the ending of a particular glittery vampire story steered her in that direction (it did). After earning her degree in marketing, Eliza went on to work in everything but marketing, but swears she uses it in everyday life, or so she tells her bank manager.
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, she lives there with her sci-fi loving, evil genius best friend. When not working on her next amazing science fiction adventure, you can find her reading, indulging in new food at an amazing restaurant or simply singing along to something with a half decent beat.
Check out Eliza’s complete list of books at www.elizagreenbooks.com/books
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, she lives there with her sci-fi loving, evil genius best friend. When not working on her next amazing science fiction adventure, you can find her reading, indulging in new food at an amazing restaurant or simply singing along to something with a half decent beat.
Check out Eliza’s complete list of books at www.elizagreenbooks.com/books
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January 2, 2019
After receiving an ARC of Eliza Green’s Echoes of Earth, I couldn’t wait to get my eyes on the rest of this series. I purchased the remaining ebooks from iBooks and read the entire series in a weekend. The plot is intriguing. The characters are likeable and believable. I recommend these books to anyone who likes dystopian, sci-fi, post apoc or similar genres. I give this book 4.7/5 🌟
September 29, 2014
Flat out, Eliza Green has taken science fiction, fantasy, survival and deceit above and beyond the limits of the planet Earth! Crimson Dawn, Ms. Green’s final book in the Exilon 5 Trilogy is a fantasy/sci-fi reader’s dream!
The mastermind of genetic alterations plots to assure he will be a survivor of both Earth’s demise and his own human frailties. There is no one more devious than Charles Deighton who has stacked the deck, hopefully in his favor.
Meanwhile, on Exilon 5, a stranger has joined their midst, but there is something different about Serena, something odd and unsettling that even her charm cannot dissipate. What are her powers? Did she really come to District Three from another district? Why? District Three is in a chaotic turmoil, their leader has secluded himself after the death of his wife and volunteer leaders are not accepted well in the interim. Is someone plotting against him?
The World Government is imploding on itself as dissension among its highest leaders is growing more volatile and they are unable to agree on the path to take for survival. Drawn to the healing available on Exilon 5, one woman has stolen away from Earth with the help of a man with divided loyalties. Bill and Laura are determined to get to the bottom of what is going on, to find the truth, but Laura is suffering from side effects of her “cure” for SAD. Is their trip still a secret or have they been discovered?
As each new drama unfolds, Eliza Green set me back on my heels with her skillfully built tale of the possible future of Earth and its pioneers on other planets. The chaos feels real, the events are all happening at once and each must be drawn together for the closure of this trilogy. Can Ms. Green do it? The answer, quite simply is : OH, YES! She has snagged each layer, knotted them together and added the perfect closure to this tale of worlds, manipulation and the hope for peace between them. Well-crafted, alive with details and populated by characters that almost breathe, I wondered how far off her fantasy is from truth. When a writer knees you in the moment long after the last page, they are a force to be reckoned with and enjoyed.
I received an ARC edition from Eliza Green in exchange for my honest review.
Trilogy: Exilon 5 - Book 3
Publication Date: October 3, 2014
Publisher: Eliza Green
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
The mastermind of genetic alterations plots to assure he will be a survivor of both Earth’s demise and his own human frailties. There is no one more devious than Charles Deighton who has stacked the deck, hopefully in his favor.
Meanwhile, on Exilon 5, a stranger has joined their midst, but there is something different about Serena, something odd and unsettling that even her charm cannot dissipate. What are her powers? Did she really come to District Three from another district? Why? District Three is in a chaotic turmoil, their leader has secluded himself after the death of his wife and volunteer leaders are not accepted well in the interim. Is someone plotting against him?
The World Government is imploding on itself as dissension among its highest leaders is growing more volatile and they are unable to agree on the path to take for survival. Drawn to the healing available on Exilon 5, one woman has stolen away from Earth with the help of a man with divided loyalties. Bill and Laura are determined to get to the bottom of what is going on, to find the truth, but Laura is suffering from side effects of her “cure” for SAD. Is their trip still a secret or have they been discovered?
As each new drama unfolds, Eliza Green set me back on my heels with her skillfully built tale of the possible future of Earth and its pioneers on other planets. The chaos feels real, the events are all happening at once and each must be drawn together for the closure of this trilogy. Can Ms. Green do it? The answer, quite simply is : OH, YES! She has snagged each layer, knotted them together and added the perfect closure to this tale of worlds, manipulation and the hope for peace between them. Well-crafted, alive with details and populated by characters that almost breathe, I wondered how far off her fantasy is from truth. When a writer knees you in the moment long after the last page, they are a force to be reckoned with and enjoyed.
I received an ARC edition from Eliza Green in exchange for my honest review.
Trilogy: Exilon 5 - Book 3
Publication Date: October 3, 2014
Publisher: Eliza Green
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
September 22, 2014
Crimson Dawn is the third novel in the Exilon 5 near future scifi trilogy. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
On Exilon 5, much has changed in the aftermath of the explosive climax of book two, Altered Reality. Indigenes in District Three are in turmoil. Pierre is in self-imposed seclusion. Anton is clearly not himself, but how and why remains a mystery. Stephen tries to help but suffers from bewildering, uncontrolled visions. Serena, a newcomer, helps him with his visions but there's something not quite right about her.
Back on Earth, Bill and Laura return to their old jobs but things are not as they seem.
Charles Deighton, mastermind behind the human genetic alteration program, protects a secret, and time is running out. He's desperate to finish his plans but the board of the World Government isn't cooperating.
In the previous two novels, quite a lot of time was spent laying the groundwork regarding the deterioration of Earth, colonization of another planet, subsequent discovery of an indigenous species, and how they were treated. Switching between several large groups of characters also made it difficult to keep track of or empathize with them.
Happily, this wasn't the case with this novel.
The disparate story threads all came together with a very satisfying conclusion. More time was spent on characterization, allowing the reader to really connect with the (fewer, I believe) characters. The pacing was quick, keeping my anticipation high throughout. The new bits of worldbuilding were carefully placed so as not to overwhelm the reader.
Well done, Ms. Green. I enjoyed reading Crimson Dawn and look forward to your subsequent projects.
On Exilon 5, much has changed in the aftermath of the explosive climax of book two, Altered Reality. Indigenes in District Three are in turmoil. Pierre is in self-imposed seclusion. Anton is clearly not himself, but how and why remains a mystery. Stephen tries to help but suffers from bewildering, uncontrolled visions. Serena, a newcomer, helps him with his visions but there's something not quite right about her.
Back on Earth, Bill and Laura return to their old jobs but things are not as they seem.
Charles Deighton, mastermind behind the human genetic alteration program, protects a secret, and time is running out. He's desperate to finish his plans but the board of the World Government isn't cooperating.
In the previous two novels, quite a lot of time was spent laying the groundwork regarding the deterioration of Earth, colonization of another planet, subsequent discovery of an indigenous species, and how they were treated. Switching between several large groups of characters also made it difficult to keep track of or empathize with them.
Happily, this wasn't the case with this novel.
The disparate story threads all came together with a very satisfying conclusion. More time was spent on characterization, allowing the reader to really connect with the (fewer, I believe) characters. The pacing was quick, keeping my anticipation high throughout. The new bits of worldbuilding were carefully placed so as not to overwhelm the reader.
Well done, Ms. Green. I enjoyed reading Crimson Dawn and look forward to your subsequent projects.
November 13, 2014
The colonization of the planet Exilon 5 by the World Government is now only a matter of time. But opinions differ largly on this matter. It's also not clear how to deal with the indigenous people of the planet. And although the Indigens face a possible destruction of their society, they are also struggling with different problems.
In general, this book is loaded with numerous conflicts. And that's what has made it well worth reading for me. I find it remarkable that the "good guys" are not only good in this book, and the "bad guys" are not 100% evil. Who is on which side is not entirely clear to the reader, not even for the characters involved. I can even comprehend the selfish motives of the über-evil guy, although I cannot approve of his means. From this perspective, the question arises, what actually constitutes being good or evil?
I think Eliza Green has created a sound conclusion to the Exilon 5 trilogy. The ending is satisfactory, although it's not one of the they-lived-happliy-ever-after kind. I appreciate this, because there's is no such thing in real life. Severe social problems can only be solved by finding compromises.
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In general, this book is loaded with numerous conflicts. And that's what has made it well worth reading for me. I find it remarkable that the "good guys" are not only good in this book, and the "bad guys" are not 100% evil. Who is on which side is not entirely clear to the reader, not even for the characters involved. I can even comprehend the selfish motives of the über-evil guy, although I cannot approve of his means. From this perspective, the question arises, what actually constitutes being good or evil?
I think Eliza Green has created a sound conclusion to the Exilon 5 trilogy. The ending is satisfactory, although it's not one of the they-lived-happliy-ever-after kind. I appreciate this, because there's is no such thing in real life. Severe social problems can only be solved by finding compromises.
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February 22, 2016
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Just received Crimson Dawn in the mail today! Can't wait to start reading it, which I will right away :D I just finished reading Becoming Human and Altered Reality last week, they were sooo good, so I'm eager to start reading the last book in the Exilon 5 trilogy!
I just finished reading Crimson Dawn and I'm reaaally impressed! This book was a very good way to wrap up the Exilon 5 trilogy. There were several moments that made me go:
I'm really glad to have found out about this trilogy, because I really like it.
Just received Crimson Dawn in the mail today! Can't wait to start reading it, which I will right away :D I just finished reading Becoming Human and Altered Reality last week, they were sooo good, so I'm eager to start reading the last book in the Exilon 5 trilogy!
I just finished reading Crimson Dawn and I'm reaaally impressed! This book was a very good way to wrap up the Exilon 5 trilogy. There were several moments that made me go:
I'm really glad to have found out about this trilogy, because I really like it.
December 8, 2015
In Eliza Green's dystopian future, the whole world is white and every country's citizenry speaks with Irish idiomatic phrases. She leaves so many plot holes, so many things unexplained that it's a constant distraction throughout the series. I did read the whole series, and it was just okay. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
December 4, 2014
Fantastic!!!!! Perfect ending to this series! Eliza Green I need more!
June 15, 2021
So many questions at the start of this book.
Is Anton saved or is he not?
Is Serena friend or foe?
What is to be the fate of the indigenes?
Will Bill, Laura & Jenny survive the actions that took place in the previous book?
I was kept on the edge of my seat waiting to find out the answers to all these questions and probably stayed up way too late reading it to find out, because I just couldn’t put it down without knowing what happened next.
This book is a fitting end to this inaugural Trilogy about the indigenes.
The author has manage to tie up all the different story threads while still leaving the door open for many future stories to come for both Exilon 5, the Indigene Race or even just for Bill & Laura. I would dearly love to know more about what was next for Jenny and really hope this is explored further in a future book (maybe even a spin-off series? - assuming this hasn't already been done in a book I haven't read yet, of course)
As an added bonus my copy contained the first chapter of the next book, set some time after the events at the end of this book and I cannot wait to see what comes next for the Indigenes and their allies in what looks to be a new journey introducing some new characters.
I received a complimentary RC of this book in return for my my honest and unbiased review of this book.
Am I glad I read it - absolutely
Was it a waste of my time - not at all
Would I sit down and read it all over again - yes, I would
Would I read more by this author based on this book - yes, I look forward to reading more about the Indigenes & Exilon 5
Is Anton saved or is he not?
Is Serena friend or foe?
What is to be the fate of the indigenes?
Will Bill, Laura & Jenny survive the actions that took place in the previous book?
I was kept on the edge of my seat waiting to find out the answers to all these questions and probably stayed up way too late reading it to find out, because I just couldn’t put it down without knowing what happened next.
This book is a fitting end to this inaugural Trilogy about the indigenes.
The author has manage to tie up all the different story threads while still leaving the door open for many future stories to come for both Exilon 5, the Indigene Race or even just for Bill & Laura. I would dearly love to know more about what was next for Jenny and really hope this is explored further in a future book (maybe even a spin-off series? - assuming this hasn't already been done in a book I haven't read yet, of course)
As an added bonus my copy contained the first chapter of the next book, set some time after the events at the end of this book and I cannot wait to see what comes next for the Indigenes and their allies in what looks to be a new journey introducing some new characters.
I received a complimentary RC of this book in return for my my honest and unbiased review of this book.
Am I glad I read it - absolutely
Was it a waste of my time - not at all
Would I sit down and read it all over again - yes, I would
Would I read more by this author based on this book - yes, I look forward to reading more about the Indigenes & Exilon 5
December 20, 2019
I was excited to read this, the final instalment in (what I thought was) the Genesis Trilogy. Excited because, although this hasn’t been the best series I’ve ever read, it’s kept me entertained. And besides, it’s good to FINISH things.
And then I got to the end and discovered there’s a fourth book (Genesis Pact). And a fifth, and a sixth. I was in two minds about whether I wanted to read on, but having read the blurb of book four, it feels different to these first three, so I think I’ll try one more.
Anyway, I felt this book wasn’t as good as the first two. It just didn’t grab me. I think I mentioned in one of my other reviews (either I mentioned it, or somebody else did) that the structure of these stories reminds me a bit of the Song of Ice and Fire books. There are lots of characters, and each chapter is from the perspective of one of them.
In the first book, there were many characters, mostly human. And they got a fairly equal amount of “screen time”, which meant we saw very little of the alien characters (the Indigenes in these stories). In book two, the number had thinned out somewhat, and in book three, there are very few original characters left.
And I think that’s the problem. It’s the aliens that just don’t appeal to me. I don’t really identify with them or their culture, and I struggled to care about their plight.
That’s on me, and probably says a lot about who I am as a person. You might fall in love with the aliens, feel sorry for them, and be deeply interested in what they have to say. Which is, I think, the point of these stories.
No matter, though. It’s a very interesting dynamic between humans and Indigenes, and an interesting bed they’ve made for themselves. It’s a good series, if you’re into non-YA dystopia (which is difficult to find, these days), and you enjoy genetic engineering.
Pick up book one and give it a go. What do you have to lose?
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And then I got to the end and discovered there’s a fourth book (Genesis Pact). And a fifth, and a sixth. I was in two minds about whether I wanted to read on, but having read the blurb of book four, it feels different to these first three, so I think I’ll try one more.
Anyway, I felt this book wasn’t as good as the first two. It just didn’t grab me. I think I mentioned in one of my other reviews (either I mentioned it, or somebody else did) that the structure of these stories reminds me a bit of the Song of Ice and Fire books. There are lots of characters, and each chapter is from the perspective of one of them.
In the first book, there were many characters, mostly human. And they got a fairly equal amount of “screen time”, which meant we saw very little of the alien characters (the Indigenes in these stories). In book two, the number had thinned out somewhat, and in book three, there are very few original characters left.
And I think that’s the problem. It’s the aliens that just don’t appeal to me. I don’t really identify with them or their culture, and I struggled to care about their plight.
That’s on me, and probably says a lot about who I am as a person. You might fall in love with the aliens, feel sorry for them, and be deeply interested in what they have to say. Which is, I think, the point of these stories.
No matter, though. It’s a very interesting dynamic between humans and Indigenes, and an interesting bed they’ve made for themselves. It’s a good series, if you’re into non-YA dystopia (which is difficult to find, these days), and you enjoy genetic engineering.
Pick up book one and give it a go. What do you have to lose?
Click here to find out where you can get your hands on a copy: https://books2read.com/u/mBO9Mk
* Note: That's an affiliate link, so if you click through to a store and end up buying anything, I might earn a commission from your purchase.
December 24, 2024
Emotionally attached to the characters after seeing them through the first three books of this series. Thoughtfully written and gripping in suspense. Truth comes to the Indigenes and Humans alike...now can they find a way to live with each other. Side note: At the end of the ebook, there was the offer for a for a free prequel story, Genesis, which I downloaded and will read before starting #4 - Genesis Pact. So far, a very entertaining series.
May 5, 2018
Another great sequel
Really enjoyed this next instalment and seeing the characters develop. I have instantly downloaded the next book and will be starting to ready it straight away.
Really enjoyed this next instalment and seeing the characters develop. I have instantly downloaded the next book and will be starting to ready it straight away.
February 28, 2019
A great read
I couldn’t put this book down I devoured it. Bill Taggart’s quest to find out what is going on, what happened to his wife and what he can do about any of it. Finding out who was once human was excellent. And I could not stand Deighton. So glad there is a fourth book!
I couldn’t put this book down I devoured it. Bill Taggart’s quest to find out what is going on, what happened to his wife and what he can do about any of it. Finding out who was once human was excellent. And I could not stand Deighton. So glad there is a fourth book!
March 7, 2020
I enjoyed the book. The author knows how to keep up the pace. I liked the speed and direction of the story. Although, I would have loved if there was something new to the story or an element of surprise.
March 21, 2021
Another page-turning instalment in the Genesis series.
My only concern is that the ending seemed somewhat forced.
An MC is unexpectedly killed off - I think mostly for the author's convenience.
The circumstances weren't really convincing.
My only concern is that the ending seemed somewhat forced.
An MC is unexpectedly killed off - I think mostly for the author's convenience.
The circumstances weren't really convincing.
February 1, 2018
Great series.
July 8, 2025
GOOD
This is another book in this series. What could the future look like. People don’t change much. I like this series!
This is another book in this series. What could the future look like. People don’t change much. I like this series!
March 10, 2017
Much better than book 2. But still ... I don't know how to feel about it. The fact that I read it in just 5 days speaks well for how the story pulls you in. I'm sad that it ended and that I'll have to wait 2 months for the next one, but that said, I don't see how can you add more to this story.
The way I see it, book 3 is a good ending to the series. I am interested to get my hands on book 4, because I find the writing style easy to read and the story easy to follow. I might get myself another gift buying the prequels to Exilon 5, which I find very clever to be called 0.5 and 0.6 . I digg it, very clever. Depending on the price I might splurge in May when the new book is supposed to be published.
The way I see it, book 3 is a good ending to the series. I am interested to get my hands on book 4, because I find the writing style easy to read and the story easy to follow. I might get myself another gift buying the prequels to Exilon 5, which I find very clever to be called 0.5 and 0.6 . I digg it, very clever. Depending on the price I might splurge in May when the new book is supposed to be published.
December 1, 2014
Firstly I wish to thank the author for offering this book for an honest review.
Phenomenal story, after reading the first two novels I needed to know what the fate of the indigene would be, how Selene fit in and what would happen to Laura and Bill. Would Stephen develop his power for seeing the future, would Anton be free of Deighton's hold, would Pierre heal? And what about Ms Tanya Li, for a woman who wields so much power, she is easly swayed by Bill's character or is it because he can profile her so well? I know sounds like a soap, but really its a Sci-Fi and a well written one at that. Ms Green is a wonderfully gifted weaver, she blends together not only the stories of the Indigenes, but gives us glimpses of the pasts that formed the characters we all love to hate, along with the characters we cheer for. I was left feeling fondness for some characters, revulsion and anger for others, and hope for those who had been wronged. I get the feeling that even though this is a trilogy there is still left more unwritten that needs to come out in a continuation. We are left at the end with a possible book of the struggles of the Indigene and the ongoing struggle of their existence and continual evolution. Hint, Hint... hope there is more.
Phenomenal story, after reading the first two novels I needed to know what the fate of the indigene would be, how Selene fit in and what would happen to Laura and Bill. Would Stephen develop his power for seeing the future, would Anton be free of Deighton's hold, would Pierre heal? And what about Ms Tanya Li, for a woman who wields so much power, she is easly swayed by Bill's character or is it because he can profile her so well? I know sounds like a soap, but really its a Sci-Fi and a well written one at that. Ms Green is a wonderfully gifted weaver, she blends together not only the stories of the Indigenes, but gives us glimpses of the pasts that formed the characters we all love to hate, along with the characters we cheer for. I was left feeling fondness for some characters, revulsion and anger for others, and hope for those who had been wronged. I get the feeling that even though this is a trilogy there is still left more unwritten that needs to come out in a continuation. We are left at the end with a possible book of the struggles of the Indigene and the ongoing struggle of their existence and continual evolution. Hint, Hint... hope there is more.
June 26, 2016
The third book in the "Becoming Human" trilogy, this one occurs both on Earth and on Exilon 5 as humans and indigenes make decisions on how or if they can coexist. Indigenes continue to evolve, and Charles Deighton modifies the indigene Anton to disrupt their society while also modifying a human that is also put into their community.
The trilogy is fast-moving and shows how indigenes evolve and use a powerful force called Nexus to link their race. As you might expect, there is a confrontation, but the trilogy comes to (sort of) a conclusion. I can see that more books might be coming from Ms. Green as humans and indigenes are beginning to have more interactions.
I really don't like trilogies and prefer more compact stories that conclude but leave space for additional books. "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi is a great set of stories that are written somewhat like this. Nevertheless the "Becoming Human" set is still a good read. Just be sure to read the books in order or you could miss much of the tale.
The trilogy is fast-moving and shows how indigenes evolve and use a powerful force called Nexus to link their race. As you might expect, there is a confrontation, but the trilogy comes to (sort of) a conclusion. I can see that more books might be coming from Ms. Green as humans and indigenes are beginning to have more interactions.
I really don't like trilogies and prefer more compact stories that conclude but leave space for additional books. "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi is a great set of stories that are written somewhat like this. Nevertheless the "Becoming Human" set is still a good read. Just be sure to read the books in order or you could miss much of the tale.
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March 31, 2016I can't keep saying I'm not normally a Sci-Fic reader, since I haven't read much Sci-Fic since my teen years. Yes I'm a character reader and Eliza Green really gets into character development, but as I've read more & more 200+ books annually, I really have learned to appreciate the "painting with words" of setting. This is the one area that Eliza Green needs improvement on! It took me a while to settle into the trilogy, the character development carried me through, in this, the third book of the trilogy the author continues to deepen her character development and the development of setting is improved but still could be better. A seamless transition from book 1 to book 2 to book 3. In the 3rd book I couldn't read fast enough with well laid plot developments coming to fruition along with a few surprises. No spoilers here though, buy the books, read the books, get into a good author I have! In fact I'm researching what else this author has written.
December 19, 2020
It is fascinating that this was initially the last book in the trilogy, but now the series has been lengthened to include many more books. In wondering how I feel about this, I realise that although the series could quite happily end here, there I so many more questions I have, that I really would like to continue. In addition, the gentle and discreet world building has produced a compelling scenario, a fascinating new world, which I really don't want to have to leave yet.
Regarding this actual book - it was great! So interesting to see how everything weaves together, my attention was kept all the way through. A very good read!
Regarding this actual book - it was great! So interesting to see how everything weaves together, my attention was kept all the way through. A very good read!
December 19, 2014
The concluding book to this intense series
For a very intense and compelling series, the conclusion in the last couple of chapters is an acceptable resolution and relief from the multiple conflicts.
As a whole, Eliza Green keeps up the intensity of her first two books in the Exilon 5 series. Which is perfect!
On a personal note, because the villain, Charles Deighton contacted and threatened me personally, I really hope Ms. Green does not believe in reincarnation. You know to what I'm referring, Eliza!
For a very intense and compelling series, the conclusion in the last couple of chapters is an acceptable resolution and relief from the multiple conflicts.
As a whole, Eliza Green keeps up the intensity of her first two books in the Exilon 5 series. Which is perfect!
On a personal note, because the villain, Charles Deighton contacted and threatened me personally, I really hope Ms. Green does not believe in reincarnation. You know to what I'm referring, Eliza!
June 13, 2016
A fine ending to a fine trilogy
I must admit that I wasn't enamored of this series at first. But it grew on me, book by book. All of the loose ends have been tidied up and it looks like all will be for the best.
Still, there is room for additional stories in this series and I would be glad to read them.
I must admit that I wasn't enamored of this series at first. But it grew on me, book by book. All of the loose ends have been tidied up and it looks like all will be for the best.
Still, there is room for additional stories in this series and I would be glad to read them.
April 25, 2015
I really stayed interested in the three books until the end.
The characters were believable and followed through all 3 books. Sometimes with a trilogy books 2 and 3 are not as good as the first book. Not the case here. I loved all three.
The characters were believable and followed through all 3 books. Sometimes with a trilogy books 2 and 3 are not as good as the first book. Not the case here. I loved all three.
February 12, 2016
A dystopian must read
This has been one of the best written dystopian future books I have ever read. I usually do not read sci-fi outer space type books but this trilogy is a must read!!
This has been one of the best written dystopian future books I have ever read. I usually do not read sci-fi outer space type books but this trilogy is a must read!!
June 5, 2016
I liked the whole series. This final book seemed a little ragged in the last few chapters with the ending, but it is a good ending. That did not take away from my enjoyment of the book which has a dynamite plot.
January 28, 2019
Well worth reading
Enjoyable read. Interesting characters... areal page Turner, can't wait for the next one. Thanks Eliza keep it up. The first three have set an expectation of great things to come.
Enjoyable read. Interesting characters... areal page Turner, can't wait for the next one. Thanks Eliza keep it up. The first three have set an expectation of great things to come.
December 17, 2016
Good series
Good series and good open ending for maybe a second set. If so would definitely be a must read after the first set.
Good series and good open ending for maybe a second set. If so would definitely be a must read after the first set.
May 26, 2015
A brilliant trilogy that I thoroughly enjoyed
April 17, 2017
The final instalment in The Exilon 5 Trilogy. What a fabulous set, highly recommended scifi page turner - and it's not often you can say that!! Very refreshing read, thank-you Eliza. I'm now going to read them all back to back!
I thought this final instalment was a bit short and therefore a little rushed, so got the feeling that I was missing bits, however like the Jane Austin quote "but for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short".
I look forward to more books from Eliza Green, definitely my new Favourite!
I thought this final instalment was a bit short and therefore a little rushed, so got the feeling that I was missing bits, however like the Jane Austin quote "but for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short".
I look forward to more books from Eliza Green, definitely my new Favourite!
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