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Dec 18, 2019 Miranda Reads rated it really liked it

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Prince V'sair may have a stronger grip on who he is and what kind of ruler he plans to be but that doesn't mean he is able to keep the kingdom together.

V'sair's evil uncle, Staf Nuen, managed to just barely get away and now V'sair's brother, Zayden, has made it his personal mission to hunt down the treacherous man.

Tulani - someone who both intrigues and fascinates V'sair - must decide where her loyalties lie.

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Mar 13, 2014 M.M. Hudson rated it it was amazing

After reading the first installment of this new Sci-fi series from Michael Phillip Cash, I could not wait to get the next book. I just knew it was going to be good. I have to say, I was not disappointed.

This book has everything in it that readers would want! There is the battles, the love affairs, the betrayals and the loyalties all wrapped up in coloborations that make your head spin.

Mr. Cash keeps the reader on edge as the young Prince V'sair embattles the roller coaster emotions of wanting hi ...more

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Jun 14, 2014 Gayle Pace rated it really liked it

MY VIEW

Once again the author has done a wonderful job of writing from what he feels. You can't help but love his characters. I believe that's because Mr. Cash makes you feel like you are that character. He paints a picture of the story that has such realism to them. I've read all his books and he has never disappointed me. I prefer his horror writing to his sci-fi but that's just my own preference. It has nothing to do with his writing. I thought as I turned the pages of COLLISION that I was in ...more

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Jan 17, 2015 Wanda Maynard rated it it was amazing

Get ready for some planet shaking, sword slashing, and gun slinging adventure, as the battle between good and evil is about to begin. Another awesome book by an up-and-coming number one best selling author, Michael Phillip Cash. He has shown us, the readers, that his skillful writings has come a long way. And, he has shown that work through, “Collision: The Battle For Darracia,” As the battle raged, the picturesque scenes were very impressive. The characters out-did themselves, and fought heroi ...more

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Feb 11, 2017 Mareena rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-but-unowned, 96-100, paperback, 2010-2029, author-sent-to-me-for-review, science-fiction

The Battle For Darracia Saga continues as a majority of the key characters find themselves at a soul-defining crossroads for themselves and their entire planet. The tensions between the social classes on the planet of Darracia have now reached their respective boiling points. Peace talks between the Darracians and their nearest neighbors the Quyroo people have essentially collapsed with the assassination of the Quyroo ambassador. Crown Prince V'sair's villainous uncle Staf Nuen has also attempte The Battle For Darracia Saga continues as a majority of the key characters find themselves at a soul-defining crossroads for themselves and their entire planet. The tensions between the social classes on the planet of Darracia have now reached their respective boiling points. Peace talks between the Darracians and their nearest neighbors the Quyroo people have essentially collapsed with the assassination of the Quyroo ambassador. Crown Prince V'sair's villainous uncle Staf Nuen has also attempted to stage a coup to seize his brother's throne, but although King Drakko was assassinated and Staf Nuen escaped, his conspirators were captured and brought to justice.

As Darracia is being rocked by the waves of violence and societal turmoil, certain members of the royal family find themselves separated from each other and spread throughout the galaxy searching for a meaning to the death of a much beloved and benevolent monarch. Shaken by his father's assassination - and unsure how capable he will be in ruling a kingdom that he views as still belonging to the late king - Prince V'sair struggles to hold the fractured kingdom together. Despite being surrounded by many of his father's most trusted advisers, V'sair still feels extraordinarily isolated and alone without so many of his loved ones by his side.

V'sair's mother, Queen Reminda's own faith in the elusive Elements that have guided Darracians for centuries has been shaken to its very foundations. Although she grieves the loss of her husband, she remains steadfast in her support of her son as he contemplates his upcoming coronation. V'sair's stepbrother Zayden has spent much of the past year since his father's death searching for his uncle's whereabouts. He is on a self-imposed mission of vengeance - ranging from one side of the solar system to the other - determined to bring Staf Nuen back to Darracia to face justice; or die trying.

Reminda's handmaiden Tulani is trying to navigate both of her worlds, attempting to find the best way to bring them together. While she essentially grew up in service to the Darracian royal family - Tulani is still a Quyroo - and her family lineage requires that she leaves service to the Darracians to begin training among her own people. Tulani's grandmother Bobbien is in fact the High Priestess of her tribe, and she wants her granddaughter to succeed her. Tulani loves her grandmother very much and feels obligated to fulfill Bobbien's wishes; but she is also devastated to be leaving behind Reminda and V'sair - the only family she has ever really known.

The villainous Staf Nuen has gone into hiding after orchestrating the initial coup. Having lost his wife, only son, and youngest daughter in the coup, Staf Nuen realizes that his own life is essentially forfeit if Zayden ever finds him. Although that coup wasn't entirely successful - and his cohorts were dealt with appropriately - Staf Nuen is still determined to form other nefarious alliances with certain diabolical new allies elsewhere in the galaxy.

However, like the vibrant comet zipping across the horizon, all the various factions of Darracian society are heading into a direct collision course. They are heading along a path that will test the power of their belief in themselves, their planet, and ultimately, in the power of the Elements that have guided them for centuries. This is a battle that will test the boundaries of their faith and challenge the balance of power.

I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. While the plot definitely reminded me of Star Wars, the story was intriguing and highly original. I avidly wanted to know what happened next. I look forward to reading the conclusion to this trilogy; and give this book a definite A+! ...more

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