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Derelict #3
Sarton Station
Through Commodore Slater’s efforts, humanity’s war with the council is over. He gave Earth the tools it needed for victory, but at a great cost to himself. The Franklin was destroyed, and his core is slowly dying.
Discovered by those who seek to use him for profit, Slater is taken to Sarton Station. His captors intend to use him for their own amusements, but they have made a deadly mistake. They have placed a derelict core right where he wants to be, in a station surrounded by all the salvage and biomass he needs to recover his mind and rebuild the Franklin.
Slater needs to work quickly, as a new threat emerges from the darkness of space, a threat more deadly than the council, a threat that has its sights set on Earth.
Discovered by those who seek to use him for profit, Slater is taken to Sarton Station. His captors intend to use him for their own amusements, but they have made a deadly mistake. They have placed a derelict core right where he wants to be, in a station surrounded by all the salvage and biomass he needs to recover his mind and rebuild the Franklin.
Slater needs to work quickly, as a new threat emerges from the darkness of space, a threat more deadly than the council, a threat that has its sights set on Earth.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2021
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May 6, 2021
This might be my favorite so far
While the climax of the story felt short, I really enjoyed this book, more so than any of the other ones in the series so far.
The first one is one of my favorite dungeon stories, but this does a tremendous job of really expanding the world and building on pre-existing characteristics in a very organic way.
And the introduction of the "new" bad guy is just as omninous as one would expect.
While the climax of the story felt short, I really enjoyed this book, more so than any of the other ones in the series so far.
The first one is one of my favorite dungeon stories, but this does a tremendous job of really expanding the world and building on pre-existing characteristics in a very organic way.
And the introduction of the "new" bad guy is just as omninous as one would expect.
June 17, 2021
I was familiar with Mr Henegar's work from his previous series "Limitless Lands." I don't go for the sword-and-sandals stories so much, so I was hopeful that "Derelict" would be different. And it was GREAT!
This is book 3, and you should definitely read them in order. Captain Slater (later Commodore Slater) did one thing in book 1 that I really liked - he abandoned the menu-based leveling of his XP and gear, instead pursuing his own research and building his own MOBS.
From that point, Slater simply tried to stay human and serve humanity. It's not as easy as it sounds.
In this book he wakes from from 100 years of drifting in space and gradually recovers his faculties. He has plans to rebuild the Franklin (again) and then a great challenge threatens earth and he has to gather his MOBS, his ship, and the Guns of Navarone to ride to the rescue.
If I have a complaint, it's that the ending came a bit quickly. I don't really know what else Mr Henegar could have done - there were two climactic battles and the one that ended first would win. But after that, I could ask for a bit more denoument.
Maybe there will be a 4th book and we can find out more about the origin of Sarton Station's antagonist, and the fate of some loose ends from Book 2. I'll be there.
This is book 3, and you should definitely read them in order. Captain Slater (later Commodore Slater) did one thing in book 1 that I really liked - he abandoned the menu-based leveling of his XP and gear, instead pursuing his own research and building his own MOBS.
From that point, Slater simply tried to stay human and serve humanity. It's not as easy as it sounds.
In this book he wakes from from 100 years of drifting in space and gradually recovers his faculties. He has plans to rebuild the Franklin (again) and then a great challenge threatens earth and he has to gather his MOBS, his ship, and the Guns of Navarone to ride to the rescue.
If I have a complaint, it's that the ending came a bit quickly. I don't really know what else Mr Henegar could have done - there were two climactic battles and the one that ended first would win. But after that, I could ask for a bit more denoument.
Maybe there will be a 4th book and we can find out more about the origin of Sarton Station's antagonist, and the fate of some loose ends from Book 2. I'll be there.
March 15, 2025
Wow! Dean Henegar cuts loose in this no holds barred in his grande fanale of Derelict. Captain Slater finds himself adrift within some wreckage that housed his core, and he's dying, starving loosing his mind one nano-bot at a time. Luckily some Dwarf salvagers find him, and his slow march towards finding himself begins. Luckily he finds talking to himself, his fragment, entertaining and helpful. Slater also found allies the Chixturax, an insectoid race that kinda sorta looks like a Praying Mantis, but not. And he makes a deal, they supply the material and he makes the ships! He also has a deal with the administer too, but the deal falls through, and the two ships fight their way off Sarton Station... They part ways as Slater makes his inexorable race back to earth.
Yeah, you'll need to put the snippets I've already given you and find out whether Slater can win the day... better yet grab the boxed set and have some fun!
Yeah, you'll need to put the snippets I've already given you and find out whether Slater can win the day... better yet grab the boxed set and have some fun!
October 14, 2021
"Mos Eisley , err wait, Sarton Station, a greater hive of scum and villainy . . . ."
Slater survives the self-destruction of his own ship a second time; only to succumb to "hunger," madness, and emergency shutdown of 98% of his computing power as he drifts through interstellar space. When his much reduced core is found it is misidentified as a core shard by some scavengers and sold to a pawn shop on Sarton Station -- a free port space station which is unaligned with any space faring species -- and then things start to get interesting!
This novel is the finale of the "Derelict" trilogy, A Dungeon Core series set in space. The series will likely appeal to fans of LitRPG, Fantasy, and Military Fiction genres as well.
Slater survives the self-destruction of his own ship a second time; only to succumb to "hunger," madness, and emergency shutdown of 98% of his computing power as he drifts through interstellar space. When his much reduced core is found it is misidentified as a core shard by some scavengers and sold to a pawn shop on Sarton Station -- a free port space station which is unaligned with any space faring species -- and then things start to get interesting!
This novel is the finale of the "Derelict" trilogy, A Dungeon Core series set in space. The series will likely appeal to fans of LitRPG, Fantasy, and Military Fiction genres as well.
May 16, 2021
I know this book is classified as LitRPG, but if you're picking up this book to read a LitRPG story, you're likely to be disappointed.
On the other hand, if you're picking up the book to read some awesome storytelling, about a core that rebuilds itself, overcomes amazing odds, and fulfills it's primary goal since the beginning of the series, then you're in luck. As far as space action stories go, I've rarely seen better. However, if there wasn't a dungeon core involved, I'd never slap a LitRPG label on this one, it just didn't have the mechanics to support it.
On the other hand, if you're picking up the book to read some awesome storytelling, about a core that rebuilds itself, overcomes amazing odds, and fulfills it's primary goal since the beginning of the series, then you're in luck. As far as space action stories go, I've rarely seen better. However, if there wasn't a dungeon core involved, I'd never slap a LitRPG label on this one, it just didn't have the mechanics to support it.
December 22, 2022
Should've Stopped at book 2
While this series started off great, i cannot say the same for it now. This third book essentially repeats the arc of the first two books, only with more repetition and all of the creativity used up. There was nothing new or surprising, none of the characters felt real, and Slater himself is just as boring as always, but with less to distract from it. It would have been better to be left in suspense at the end of the second book rather than keep milking this series. I would not recommend reading this book.
While this series started off great, i cannot say the same for it now. This third book essentially repeats the arc of the first two books, only with more repetition and all of the creativity used up. There was nothing new or surprising, none of the characters felt real, and Slater himself is just as boring as always, but with less to distract from it. It would have been better to be left in suspense at the end of the second book rather than keep milking this series. I would not recommend reading this book.
May 21, 2021
Kind of disappointing the ending...
There was a generally good lead-up to the climax of the story, but then it felt more like a slug fest battling the alien intelligence. Expected more out the battle especially trying to reach and destroy the alien core. There was very little offered about it though...board, they progress over time, and just in time they defeat it...
Anticlimatic.
There was a generally good lead-up to the climax of the story, but then it felt more like a slug fest battling the alien intelligence. Expected more out the battle especially trying to reach and destroy the alien core. There was very little offered about it though...board, they progress over time, and just in time they defeat it...
Anticlimatic.
December 31, 2021
Relatively disappointing. The second book of the series ended up the story, while leaving the vague possibility of a next story. This one feels like filler; picking on the hanging thread and making a story around it because it has to be done. The characters are simple, if varied, the usual dungeon core shenanigans happen, if only a little bit, and then you have some big bad showing up from nowhere to provide the opportunity for a final victory.
May 4, 2021
Fun
Slater is back and building fast! He must rebuild from scratch and earn his freedom again. Plus Earth is threatened and he must rush to save it. Murphy’s Law is in full swing; but it’s nothing a Core with a plan can’t handle.
The story is well told and fast paced. It is an excellent addition to the series and I enjoyed it. I hope you will too.
Slater is back and building fast! He must rebuild from scratch and earn his freedom again. Plus Earth is threatened and he must rush to save it. Murphy’s Law is in full swing; but it’s nothing a Core with a plan can’t handle.
The story is well told and fast paced. It is an excellent addition to the series and I enjoyed it. I hope you will too.
May 17, 2021
Book three
Mistakes: I found a couple in this book, but nothing major.
Plot: Slater is back! New ship, New problems, but he intends to protect earth no matter what gets in his way.
Book leaves plenty of loose threads for a fourth book.
Characters: He's back! Bigger and better than ever.
8/10
Mistakes: I found a couple in this book, but nothing major.
Plot: Slater is back! New ship, New problems, but he intends to protect earth no matter what gets in his way.
Book leaves plenty of loose threads for a fourth book.
Characters: He's back! Bigger and better than ever.
8/10
January 29, 2023
Don’t believe the bad reviews
There were a fair number of reviews that said this third book was just a rehash of the first two. I disagree. Yes, Slater gets nerfed and has to rebuild from scratch, but it was a enjoyable ride as he has to survive his very own Slaterdome on top of saving humanity. A great read, overall.
There were a fair number of reviews that said this third book was just a rehash of the first two. I disagree. Yes, Slater gets nerfed and has to rebuild from scratch, but it was a enjoyable ride as he has to survive his very own Slaterdome on top of saving humanity. A great read, overall.
May 8, 2021
An enjoyable few hours.
I'm not a big fan of dungeon core stories. I've tried a few and haven't liked them. But I really enjoy this series. It's a good twist on an otherwise uncreative genre.
I'm not a big fan of dungeon core stories. I've tried a few and haven't liked them. But I really enjoy this series. It's a good twist on an otherwise uncreative genre.
May 16, 2021
Another good book for the series
Gotta say the only thing I didn't care about was his time spent in the station but I still liked parts of it and the fact of his new weapon was awesome
Gotta say the only thing I didn't care about was his time spent in the station but I still liked parts of it and the fact of his new weapon was awesome
May 25, 2021
Fantastic
I just tore through all three books in less than 2 days and if that doesn’t tell you anything just go read it yourself. This book was a high quality adventure from start to finish and Slater is one of my new favorite mcs ever
I just tore through all three books in less than 2 days and if that doesn’t tell you anything just go read it yourself. This book was a high quality adventure from start to finish and Slater is one of my new favorite mcs ever
July 29, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish it was very well-rounded in both fight scenes and story it was enjoyable in its entirety. The hole series has been good I would definitely recommend this book.
May 17, 2023
I've just finished all 3 books currently released, while I am disappointed it wasn't actually a complete series like I'd thought, I am excited for more! Slater and his dungeon could do so very much good. I loved the book series. Thanks Dean.
April 30, 2021
Finished in one day
I bought this book yesterday and! Couldn't put it down. I highly recommend you get and read this and all the books in this series.
I bought this book yesterday and! Couldn't put it down. I highly recommend you get and read this and all the books in this series.
May 2, 2021
Always enjoyanle
I am not big on reviews and all but I did enjoy the series so far greatly keep it up looking forward to more
I am not big on reviews and all but I did enjoy the series so far greatly keep it up looking forward to more
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May 4, 2021Great book
I am a big fan of the series and plan on reading the next book. Keep up the good work.
I am a big fan of the series and plan on reading the next book. Keep up the good work.
May 10, 2021
Great continuation
A great transition from the direction of the first two books into a potentially longer series. Looking forward to the next book!
A great transition from the direction of the first two books into a potentially longer series. Looking forward to the next book!
May 11, 2021
Great series
Love the series. Well worked h giving it a try. I would start will book one. Plus its kindle unlimited
Love the series. Well worked h giving it a try. I would start will book one. Plus its kindle unlimited
May 17, 2021
Surprising series
I honestly wasn’t sure I’d enjoy this weird but I was happily surprised. As it kept going on I started to like it more and more.
I honestly wasn’t sure I’d enjoy this weird but I was happily surprised. As it kept going on I started to like it more and more.
May 23, 2021
A Really Fun Book
This was one of the most fun books I've read in a long time. If you liked the first two in this series, you'll like this one. I really hope there is a fourth.
This was one of the most fun books I've read in a long time. If you liked the first two in this series, you'll like this one. I really hope there is a fourth.
May 24, 2021
Very entertaining
Very entertaining yet again. This book was well written . . I am looking forward to reading more of Dean’s books
Very entertaining yet again. This book was well written . . I am looking forward to reading more of Dean’s books
August 16, 2021
Far better book than the second in my opinion. Look forward to any future novels. The audio certainly helps.
August 19, 2021
No where near as good as the first two, story plots left open so Im hoping for another?
August 27, 2021
A perfectly fine book. I enjoyed books 1 & 2 action and discovery a bit more, but the hooks that this one left dangling has me very much looking forward to volume 4. 👍🏽👍🏽
May 2, 2022
Another good book in the series.
February 2, 2023
Getting tired of bait and switch.
The twists lose impact when you come to expect them. The wrap ups in the last few pages are also tired and boring.
The twists lose impact when you come to expect them. The wrap ups in the last few pages are also tired and boring.
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