Trapped on a dying planet General Cherry Lindstrom made a decision that killed millions of a friendly alien species and threatens the future of humanity.A deadly poison is creeping across the surface of her planet, but the allies of humanity won’t reach Concordia in time to mount a rescue.While the scientists battle to find a way to neutralize the lethal toxin, Cherry is chasing down another … toxin, Cherry is chasing down another threat: an enigmatic visitor who arrived just prior to the chemical attack.
Her guts tell her the new arrival is up to no good, but others think she’s wrong. For Cherry, finding and eliminating her target may be her only path to redemption for her fateful decision.
All hope appears lost for the Concordia Colony, but the final onslaught is yet to come.
Final Onslaught is book three in the second part of the space colonization epic adventure, Space Colony One.
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J.J. Green is a pro at writing space operas. I thoroughly enjoyed her original Space Colony One series and am now getting totally engrossed in its sequel series, Space Colony One, Part Two. This is addictive stuff as evidenced by my non-stop binge read of this new series three books, Interstellar Mission, Humanity’s Fight and Final Onslaught. This is both an epic space colonization adventure (the colony here, Concordia, is the last gasp for humanity) and an intense look at what drives people. It’s cast, especially star Cherry Lindstrom, are all complex and well designed, and it’s nemesis, the alien Scythians, scarily well done. Strong plots and story arc all blend into one thrilling and fun read. I’m happy to strongly recommend these books.
Great book. Excellent series. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Racing to save the planet from a killer chemical/biological agent, will this be the end of the colony?
This is the third book in the series. While the story itself is fairly self contained, a lot of the backstory is missing. I would recommend starting with the first book in the series.
This is a space opera series about colonizing a new planet and the trials thereof, not the least of which is hostile aliens. The story is very well written with a detailed plot with lots of interesting twists and turns. The characters are also well developed with their own quirks, both good and bad. All of the books have been intense and engaging, but now things have come to a head which means the tension is even higher. Add to that the surprises and twists along the way and I just couldn’t put it down. Overall, a very enjoyable and satisfactory conclusion to the series.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
Final Onslaught is a gripping continuation of J.J. Green’s The Space Colony One series. This series delves into human insecurities, self-interest, and above all the strength and resilience of the human species. The series began with humans from a colony ship landing on a new world, previously identified as a good bet for settlement. They have fought battles between colonist factions, fought off an invasion from space and survived.
The enemy wants their Origin planet back. The demand was total surrender with all humans becoming slaves – or total destruction. As the humans refused, a bioside was released that appears to be devouring all organic matter. Almost all the Filia in the ocean die almost immediately. The devastation on land moves slowly, but it’s only a matter of time. Cherry and Kes are doing their best to try to find a way save everyone. But this just might be the end of humanity.
There is a great blend of action and insight into human behavior in this 5-star series.
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Wow, what a great book, and a wonderful conclusion to this trilogy – which, as the subtitle shows, was preceded by 3 other books dealing with the founding of this Earth-like planet by generation colonists (a space ship which took generations to reach it).
JJ Green’s books (her other series as well) are high in my estimation because of the great mix of human nature (what the colonists think, do, and worry and fight about) and the factors involved in space colonization and life, such as involvement of aliens (some work with them, others are trying to drive them away). There is some space technology and battles, just enough to support the story.
In this book a number of plot lines come together and get resolved, there are some surprises, and yes, the promise of a continuation of the story – which I, for one, can’t wait for!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Second book of Space opera about humans on alien world dealing with hostiles -4 stars
Having jumped into this book without realizing that I missed the introductory book one, I stumbled a few times. There was plenty of action and plenty of hints to keep going at a breakneck pace.
Cherry is a one armed Admiral who is great at her military game but not so good dealing with people.
Kes is a spectacularly good scientist trying to develop an antidote for a poison dropped on their colony by the Synthians.
Wilder is a 17-year old wiz who has developed an amazing technology.
Quinn is a Fila (alien) who can communicate with Wilder and communicate with Fila brethren.
The major characters must figure out how to survive and defeat the technologically advanced Synthians before the humans and Fila are wiped out by the poison.
Quick and sympathetic to humans, the book is a fun read. Author deals with death extremely well.
This series has giving me headaches galore. I get them from the tension. This series has been so intense. So full of information. All kinds of things going on. When it is all said and done I have enjoyed this series very much. I can’t wait to see the next series and who and how it goes. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.