The Terran survey ship Aurora makes a startling discovery in an uncharted star system: two planets inhabited by an advanced, and decidedly unfriendly, non-human civilization. Disabled by gigantic alien warships before it can escape, the Aurora is boarded by nightmarish blue-skinned warriors with claws and fangs who slaughter the crew in ritual combat using primitive weapons. The sole survivor, … Midshipman Ichiro Sato, is returned to Earth as a messenger bearing a device that warns of an impending attack.
For that is the way of the Kreelan Empire, which has waged war against countless civilizations across the stars in its quest for a savior, one not of their own blood, foretold in an ages-old prophecy. With only a few generations left before their ancient species faces extinction, the Kreelans will wage their last war against humanity, hoping against hope for redemption of sins long past.
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A prequel series I highly recommend, and one that competes with the original 3. A new set of great characters, interesting culture-building! These 3 books are in my top ten of the last 200 I’ve read, as are the original 3 from In Her Name.
Good read.
Well written and takes an interesting look at what happens when a force arrives on the scene which cannot be beaten. You know you are going to lose, and the other side is not here to conquer but to destroy. What do you do, and how does the author handle the ending of such a conflict? Hicks takes this on and does a great job of dealing with both …
fast action packed
Unusual alien culture. Level of alien tech combined with culture creates opportunity for open ended series.
Sure did make me want to read the sequel.
This is well written and hard to put down.
Very good book
Lots of violence.
Good Book!
Excellent book. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Great story of first contact. Characters are real and are a big part of the story.
Loved the book, got the whole series . If you like sifi you need to read this
Good space opera read.
This book began my entire journey through the entire series! Rarely have I read a series that held up throughout its entire series. They are All well-written; the characters are beyond ‘great’. The detail throughout is staggering. I’m ready to re-read this series …again…from beginning to the last book! I wholeheartedly recommend this series …
Great book, but the series is just too long for me. Good way to end the first installment, though.
A totally unusual read. Wasn’t predictable. Stayed up late nights because I didn’t want to pit down.
Not my style of reading, ,wanted to read something different…. SF readers would probably In joy the book.
Great read
Superb. Believable sci Fi action. Well drawn characters. Well-appointed.