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Echoes of War #5
Keep the Faith
The League of Sol has a new weapon – one starships can’t destroy.
Tactics have changed. The enemy hasn’t been able to beat Colonel David Cohen and the CSV Lion of Judah’s crew on the galactic battlefield. The League needs a more powerful weapon to succeed in the protracted war. One that will strike at the heart of the Terran Coalition and bring them to their knees.
One to annihilate them from within.
A new recreational drug is guaranteed to hook users in a single hit. With no cure, addicts will die within a year. Colonel Cohen and his team are given a classified assignment that takes them from the frontlines to the most unlikely of places: Gilead, the neutral pleasure planet. Working closely with an undercover operative, they must infiltrate the vicious cartel responsible for bringing the highly addictive substance to market.
But what happens in Gilead, stays in Gilead, and there are formidable government officials that want to keep it that way – at any cost.
Now David must thwart the enemy and root out corruption at the highest levels without starting yet another bitter war.
If he can't, the Terran Coalition is doomed.
If you love Babylon 5, Safehold, and Destroyermen, you must read “Echoes of War,” a military sci-fi series that will take you to the heart of duty, sacrifice, and the unseen scars of those who serve.
- GenresScience Fiction
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2019
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November 7, 2020
Daniel Gibbs has a definite knack for writing a great thrilling action story with real-to-life characters and compelling scenarios. In this book, he again brings to life ordinary people dealing with realistic situations (i.e. sick lovers, whistle-blowing, governmental corruption interfering with police action) and still manages to bring in the faith element without hokieness or preaching. I had to read this book as soon as I got it - now, after two hours of enjoyment, I can only say "When is Book 6 coming???"
I received this ARC from Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received this ARC from Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 10, 2022
David and his crew have been called from the front to fight a different battle.
David is not happy when his crew is pulled out of the front just as they freed an other planet. Turns out it isn’t the type of assignment he ever thought he would be involved in. A fight to break up a drug ring! How a fleet ship is called on to battle drugs is an amazing story. One thats pulls David and his XO off the ship to the planet and leaves them working as spy’s while leaving his ship in the hands of a young inexperienced major. A set up for disaster if there ever was one
David is not happy when his crew is pulled out of the front just as they freed an other planet. Turns out it isn’t the type of assignment he ever thought he would be involved in. A fight to break up a drug ring! How a fleet ship is called on to battle drugs is an amazing story. One thats pulls David and his XO off the ship to the planet and leaves them working as spy’s while leaving his ship in the hands of a young inexperienced major. A set up for disaster if there ever was one
January 3, 2021
Fun to read
A little bit of a departure from the structure of the previous books, Keep the Faith focuses on a single mission. Characters still follow the story line but are not as involved with the broad plot. They still spend a lot of time smirking which I continue to find annoying.
A little bit of a departure from the structure of the previous books, Keep the Faith focuses on a single mission. Characters still follow the story line but are not as involved with the broad plot. They still spend a lot of time smirking which I continue to find annoying.
April 3, 2025
Good read.
This book was a little different than the other books. They were mainly up against drug dealers that are working for the enemy also so it's not a straight out war there are civilians in the way that they don't want to kill but some of them are bad people to so they have to be very careful on who gets killed going after the drug kingpin.
This book was a little different than the other books. They were mainly up against drug dealers that are working for the enemy also so it's not a straight out war there are civilians in the way that they don't want to kill but some of them are bad people to so they have to be very careful on who gets killed going after the drug kingpin.
March 4, 2020
It gets better and better
This is the fifth book in the series that I have read. I will be starting the next book tomorrow I have to say I can't wait. I love the people in his stories , I care for them and want them to win. That is just great writing. Thank you sir.
This is the fifth book in the series that I have read. I will be starting the next book tomorrow I have to say I can't wait. I love the people in his stories , I care for them and want them to win. That is just great writing. Thank you sir.
December 23, 2020
The excitement in the series continues
Many times as you continue a longer series it can become old hat and lose something. Daniel Gibbs continues to keep me excited about my journey in this series. Definitely worth the read.
Many times as you continue a longer series it can become old hat and lose something. Daniel Gibbs continues to keep me excited about my journey in this series. Definitely worth the read.
May 24, 2021
Awesome Space Opera Adventure
Another great read in the "Echoes of War" series that is action packed and full of adventure. I really like the characters and their story lines. I liked this book and I highly recommend it.
Another great read in the "Echoes of War" series that is action packed and full of adventure. I really like the characters and their story lines. I liked this book and I highly recommend it.
July 4, 2022
Continues
Book 5 continues the story of David Cohen and the Lion of Judah as the struggle to beat back the League of Sol who have pulled out all stops in the war with the Coalition. Book 6 awaits and Godspeed.
Book 5 continues the story of David Cohen and the Lion of Judah as the struggle to beat back the League of Sol who have pulled out all stops in the war with the Coalition. Book 6 awaits and Godspeed.
October 12, 2023
Courage, Commitment, Faith vs. doubt, despair, retreat
The Terran Coalition is making progress in the war against the League of Sol, but internal stress threatens to destroy the Coalition from within.
The Terran Coalition is making progress in the war against the League of Sol, but internal stress threatens to destroy the Coalition from within.
March 18, 2026
Good continuation of the story!
I enjoyed reading this book. I felt it was true to the series. I'm looking forward to the sequels. This should really be made into a sci-fi series!
I enjoyed reading this book. I felt it was true to the series. I'm looking forward to the sequels. This should really be made into a sci-fi series!
June 24, 2021
Outstanding Read
I have loved this series of books. Keep the faith may show you the truth and path back to our lord. He is always with us, and ALWAYS forgives if we confess
I have loved this series of books. Keep the faith may show you the truth and path back to our lord. He is always with us, and ALWAYS forgives if we confess
December 24, 2021
Good read
Continued to Keep me interested and wondering what twist in the plot is next. I have been kept in suspense reading it.
Continued to Keep me interested and wondering what twist in the plot is next. I have been kept in suspense reading it.
March 31, 2022
Really a 3.5
The issue I have with this series: it’s more about how the war is affecting people and their faith than it is about the war with a faithless League.
The issue I have with this series: it’s more about how the war is affecting people and their faith than it is about the war with a faithless League.
April 8, 2022
Another great read in this series. I couldn’t put the book down. I love the way science fiction/military action is balanced with great characters and examples of faith.
July 26, 2022
An author worth reading!
Characters are well thought out and situations cause the reader to think about life choices. One waits to see the conclusion of each character’s journey.
Characters are well thought out and situations cause the reader to think about life choices. One waits to see the conclusion of each character’s journey.
December 15, 2022
Great story. I really am enjoying the Sariun XO. He is a great character.
July 21, 2023
Good
This is a Good Book in the Echoes of war Series, it took me awhile to get into it. I haves downloaded Book # 6, Run the Gauntlet already, and have started reading it.
This is a Good Book in the Echoes of war Series, it took me awhile to get into it. I haves downloaded Book # 6, Run the Gauntlet already, and have started reading it.
August 7, 2024
Col. Cohen
I felt col. Cohen was kind.of immature at some points like he was in command of a ship, but was not developed enough mentally!
I felt col. Cohen was kind.of immature at some points like he was in command of a ship, but was not developed enough mentally!
October 9, 2019
ECHOES OF WAR BOOK FIVE
Since Book 1, Daniel Gibbs' ECHOES OF WAR has become my "go-to" series for exciting military fiction with a strong underpinning of faith (multiple believers in multiple religions) and a protagonist exemplifying moral integrity and compassion and protection for his ship and his crew.
In KEEP THE FAITH, Colonel David Cohen and crew of CSV Lion of Judah face a more insidious foe and conspiracy "in high places." Reflecting today's opioid epidemic, a new recreational drug has been released on the pleasure planet Gilead, so potent addiction is immediate, so deadly that every addict dies within a year--100% fatality. What's behind this epidemic is horrifying and ultimately dangerous to any who try to stop it.
Since Book 1, Daniel Gibbs' ECHOES OF WAR has become my "go-to" series for exciting military fiction with a strong underpinning of faith (multiple believers in multiple religions) and a protagonist exemplifying moral integrity and compassion and protection for his ship and his crew.
In KEEP THE FAITH, Colonel David Cohen and crew of CSV Lion of Judah face a more insidious foe and conspiracy "in high places." Reflecting today's opioid epidemic, a new recreational drug has been released on the pleasure planet Gilead, so potent addiction is immediate, so deadly that every addict dies within a year--100% fatality. What's behind this epidemic is horrifying and ultimately dangerous to any who try to stop it.
January 2, 2020
Daniel Gibbs is a master at military sci-fi but, in Keep the Faith: Echoes of War Book Five, he has his (totally wonderful) lead m, Colonel David Cohen, fight a very different kind of war. It’s an internal war on drugs fueled byLeague of Sol in a pretty dastardly plan to destroy the Terran Coalition from within. Novel of not, Cohen is up for the task in this exciting and superbly written novel. Highly recommended.
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