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Exodus Ark #3
Lost Heritage
A war is coming.
Kainos is not the planet Exodus Ark colonists thought it would be.
It is inhabited by the Volcuri, a once thriving race who fell victim to the First and now fight for their very survival.
With the Ark unable to travel, its people have no choice but to stay and ally themselves with the Volcuri... or risk certain death.
Kent and his team must return to the surface and embark on a new mission: find a way to defeat the Turned and stop the First from taking them all prisoner as mind-controlled slaves.
Their hope lies in the lost history of the Volcuri’s past, but they only have one clue.
The mountain holds the key to survival.
Kainos is not the planet Exodus Ark colonists thought it would be.
It is inhabited by the Volcuri, a once thriving race who fell victim to the First and now fight for their very survival.
With the Ark unable to travel, its people have no choice but to stay and ally themselves with the Volcuri... or risk certain death.
Kent and his team must return to the surface and embark on a new mission: find a way to defeat the Turned and stop the First from taking them all prisoner as mind-controlled slaves.
Their hope lies in the lost history of the Volcuri’s past, but they only have one clue.
The mountain holds the key to survival.
- GenresScience Fiction
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2021
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April 22, 2021
Great storyline
Well once again you have produced a great storyline with some great characters. Typical some earth mega Corp or government has decided to wipe out their friends and allies. I cannot wait for the next episode
Well once again you have produced a great storyline with some great characters. Typical some earth mega Corp or government has decided to wipe out their friends and allies. I cannot wait for the next episode
May 24, 2021
This is a fairly short book or so it seems. We are part of an Earth expeditionary/colonization effort aboard the Exodus Ark . We have landed on the planet Kainos and have found it inhabited which was a surprise. Out flight to this point was not easy. We were attacked by some unknown virus which we call the "Blight". It turns our own people into zombie-like creatures that are very difficult to defend against. Most of our the crew and passengers were in cryo-sleep for a large part of the trip to Kanios. Now, those needed to settle the planet have slowly be awakened and put to work. One such person was Chief Mission Ward Kent. If you'll remember Kent is a former Black Shield Agent or soldier. That means at one time he was the ultimate warrior. He was bread to fight Earth's enemies and he did that very well, to the exclusion of everything else. While operating as a Black Shield Agent, nothing matter other than accomplishing the mission. He had not time for personal interaction and there was none since the only other people he came into contact with were other BSA soldiers. But, he's become obsolete and now has been assigned to the Exodus Ark as it's Chief of Security.
Kent has successfully formed an alliance with one group of Volcuri, the planets native inhabitants. These are something like bird creatures very different from humans, but not so much as to make the totally incompatibly to associate with. There are others of their kind in different groups with one group apparently located inside a mountain. This group appears to be aligned with the First or the alien entity that is responsible for the Blight. The First also have the ability to mind control those effected by the Blight and most of the Volcuri inside the mountain are definitely mind controlled and hostile toward anyone not under the control of the First's Volcuri henchman called Makin.
Chief Mission Ward Kent's mission is to capture and control the mountain. He suspects that it holds something the First don't want the rest of the Volcuri to obtain. That's why they are guarding it so closely. Unfortuntely, Kent doesn't know the strength of Makin's forces and his ally, Riva, doesn't have a lot of troops in support. She attempts to get the support of other tribes of Volcuri, but whether or not they will participate in any attack mission is unknown. So, Kent will have to go with what he has. He does have a small group of former security agents with either police or military backgrounds and he has personally trained them to be competent if not very capable. He just doesn't know how much of the enemy he'll be up against or how well the mountain is fortified. They do know there are some secret entrances into the mountain and those may or maybe not all be guarded closely by Makin's people. Chances are they can't cover everyone of them. So, this attack has to be swift and silent hopefully catching the Mind Controlled by surprise. Good luck with that plan!
As I mentioned, this story seems short. It could be that the writing is so smooth that the reading is easy and quick. As this is the third book, there aren't any new characters introduced and you pretty much know the situation on the planet. Still, it seems that Mission Ward Kent is operating with very few resources and needs more personnel which he's only getting a few at a time. Why they haven't' awoken all the other people on the Exodus Ark is kind of strange. Earth has said they will be sending reinforcements, but know one knows when they will arrived. They all do know that the First are coming and they need the resources inside the mountain if they are going to have a change against the First and all it's mindless minions.
I probably will continue to read this series since this one left off with a very strange ending. No, the ending was as it should be, but a little unexpected. It'll be interesting to find out where the Exodus Ark goes from here.
Kent has successfully formed an alliance with one group of Volcuri, the planets native inhabitants. These are something like bird creatures very different from humans, but not so much as to make the totally incompatibly to associate with. There are others of their kind in different groups with one group apparently located inside a mountain. This group appears to be aligned with the First or the alien entity that is responsible for the Blight. The First also have the ability to mind control those effected by the Blight and most of the Volcuri inside the mountain are definitely mind controlled and hostile toward anyone not under the control of the First's Volcuri henchman called Makin.
Chief Mission Ward Kent's mission is to capture and control the mountain. He suspects that it holds something the First don't want the rest of the Volcuri to obtain. That's why they are guarding it so closely. Unfortuntely, Kent doesn't know the strength of Makin's forces and his ally, Riva, doesn't have a lot of troops in support. She attempts to get the support of other tribes of Volcuri, but whether or not they will participate in any attack mission is unknown. So, Kent will have to go with what he has. He does have a small group of former security agents with either police or military backgrounds and he has personally trained them to be competent if not very capable. He just doesn't know how much of the enemy he'll be up against or how well the mountain is fortified. They do know there are some secret entrances into the mountain and those may or maybe not all be guarded closely by Makin's people. Chances are they can't cover everyone of them. So, this attack has to be swift and silent hopefully catching the Mind Controlled by surprise. Good luck with that plan!
As I mentioned, this story seems short. It could be that the writing is so smooth that the reading is easy and quick. As this is the third book, there aren't any new characters introduced and you pretty much know the situation on the planet. Still, it seems that Mission Ward Kent is operating with very few resources and needs more personnel which he's only getting a few at a time. Why they haven't' awoken all the other people on the Exodus Ark is kind of strange. Earth has said they will be sending reinforcements, but know one knows when they will arrived. They all do know that the First are coming and they need the resources inside the mountain if they are going to have a change against the First and all it's mindless minions.
I probably will continue to read this series since this one left off with a very strange ending. No, the ending was as it should be, but a little unexpected. It'll be interesting to find out where the Exodus Ark goes from here.
April 24, 2025
Great conclusion to the story. But it ended on a note that left it open for more books, and the assumption is that there won't be anymore. So I guess that remains to be a seen.
Lots of great action. I really liked this main character Kent, because he was so lost so much of the time when it came to basic social skills. It was very sweet to see him when he didn't know what to do and when things didn't make sense. The juxtaposition of the total innocence of a person who could essentially kill you with a thought was pretty entertaining.
Jeffrey Kafer on audio is always good - somewhat of an acquired taste when it comes to delivery, but excellent nonetheless. As you listen to his sometimes flat narration, you start to hear a guy you really like because of the character. There's something to be said for that, when the narrator doesn't get in the way and lets the character's attributes and personality come through.
Lots of great action. I really liked this main character Kent, because he was so lost so much of the time when it came to basic social skills. It was very sweet to see him when he didn't know what to do and when things didn't make sense. The juxtaposition of the total innocence of a person who could essentially kill you with a thought was pretty entertaining.
Jeffrey Kafer on audio is always good - somewhat of an acquired taste when it comes to delivery, but excellent nonetheless. As you listen to his sometimes flat narration, you start to hear a guy you really like because of the character. There's something to be said for that, when the narrator doesn't get in the way and lets the character's attributes and personality come through.
April 28, 2022
Humanity
I realize that Kent is going through change and is adjusting slowly. But now we have yet another author who chooses to make the main character a bumbling idiot. Why?
The story had it's moments, but I was not overwhelmed.
Another point in question is the use of words that would have better suited if they were in some other story other than this. One word in particular really annoyed me and I felt it so inappropriately used. Sans! Why not plain English. It was so out of place. What is wrong with using words such as minus or without instead. The word Sans was so naff and unnecessary.
I am hoping the next book will be the last as I believe this story has gone beyond it's sell by date.
I realize that Kent is going through change and is adjusting slowly. But now we have yet another author who chooses to make the main character a bumbling idiot. Why?
The story had it's moments, but I was not overwhelmed.
Another point in question is the use of words that would have better suited if they were in some other story other than this. One word in particular really annoyed me and I felt it so inappropriately used. Sans! Why not plain English. It was so out of place. What is wrong with using words such as minus or without instead. The word Sans was so naff and unnecessary.
I am hoping the next book will be the last as I believe this story has gone beyond it's sell by date.
April 18, 2021
Kent Become Human
From the beginning of this series I knew I would enjoy seeing Kent's BSC training become a thing of the past as he learned to be human. This installment adds beautifully to that by showing us glimpses of Kent's past juxtaposed to his present as he changes and relationships evolve. Many fascinating things are revealed from the Volcuri's past and about the current effort to not simply settle on Kainos, but to save it from the First. A brilliant set up for the next volume.
From the beginning of this series I knew I would enjoy seeing Kent's BSC training become a thing of the past as he learned to be human. This installment adds beautifully to that by showing us glimpses of Kent's past juxtaposed to his present as he changes and relationships evolve. Many fascinating things are revealed from the Volcuri's past and about the current effort to not simply settle on Kainos, but to save it from the First. A brilliant set up for the next volume.
October 3, 2023
The battle for the mountain!
Ward gets to meet the Elders and learns more about the Turned, the Volcuri and the First. Something inside the mountain could change things in the upcoming war against the First...
There is betrayal, sacrifices, fighting, suspense, mystery (and some answers), double crosses and more in this 3rd novel in the Exodus Ark series with a delayed cliff hanger ending...
An entertaining read leaving the reader eager for more.
Ward gets to meet the Elders and learns more about the Turned, the Volcuri and the First. Something inside the mountain could change things in the upcoming war against the First...
There is betrayal, sacrifices, fighting, suspense, mystery (and some answers), double crosses and more in this 3rd novel in the Exodus Ark series with a delayed cliff hanger ending...
An entertaining read leaving the reader eager for more.
September 2, 2021
Awesome book. Subtle references to past science fiction.
This is an awesome book. Throughout the series the author is made subtle hints to pass characters throughout science. the character development is very good. The author has put a lot of thought into his characters. Kent is growing as a person every day.
This is an awesome book. Throughout the series the author is made subtle hints to pass characters throughout science. the character development is very good. The author has put a lot of thought into his characters. Kent is growing as a person every day.
April 23, 2021
Another great installment
I am never disappointed. Like the other series in the "Chaneyverse" this one started strong and got better. The action is well delivered and character interaction flows well.
I am never disappointed. Like the other series in the "Chaneyverse" this one started strong and got better. The action is well delivered and character interaction flows well.
April 29, 2021
A world divided.
The Exodus Ark has reached Kainos and found it to be inhabited by an alien race, the Volcuri some of whom have been ‘turned’ by the blight. In this book Kent is seen to be learning to use his emotions and he isn’t quite sure that he likes it.
The Exodus Ark has reached Kainos and found it to be inhabited by an alien race, the Volcuri some of whom have been ‘turned’ by the blight. In this book Kent is seen to be learning to use his emotions and he isn’t quite sure that he likes it.
April 26, 2021
Scifi military at its best.
Great Scifi military series. Interesting characters and engaging plot. You'll be waiting for the next in the series on baited breath.
Great Scifi military series. Interesting characters and engaging plot. You'll be waiting for the next in the series on baited breath.
May 13, 2021
Good read
The saying “nNo plan survives contact with the enemy” sure rings true! Love the character growth and storyline. Well written with unexpected twists .
The saying “nNo plan survives contact with the enemy” sure rings true! Love the character growth and storyline. Well written with unexpected twists .
May 13, 2021
Against all odds
I really liked the battle s and the interaction between the spices. Together there accomplished much taking out a stronghold and preparing for me coming war.
I really liked the battle s and the interaction between the spices. Together there accomplished much taking out a stronghold and preparing for me coming war.
June 5, 2021
This series just keeps getting better. I am ready fir the next one.
September 2, 2021
Pretty muck the 1998 movie Soldier with Kurt Russel, throw in some aliens and an annihilation plot. Even so, a fun read.
March 7, 2024
One of my favorite series thus far. I am glad I started reading them and I hope there will be more.
August 31, 2024
a good series but not finished.............. I want to recommend this series but it needs at least 1 more book to complete. Maybe the author will finish it and I can rewrite this review.
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