Everything Comes at a Cost.
The Coalition has been decimated. While humanity teeters on the edge of survival, the crew of the USCS Tempest may be their only hope. But things may have just gone from bad to worse.Upon arriving back at the planet she grew up on, Evie discovers a secret that throws everything she’s known about herself into question. A lone Athru greets her there, revealing a special … lone Athru greets her there, revealing a special connection to Evie and offers to help defeat her own people. But to Cas, this sounds like just another Athru trick to try and eliminate the last of humanity.
Meanwhile Cas grapples with command again after so long, and finds himself questioning even his deepest beliefs.
When it turns out the ship may have to return to Sil space, Zenfor realizes she might have to face up to the consequences of helping the humans so long ago. She already knows she’s been branded a traitor, but will her betrayal get in the way of the mission?
But none of them can truly grasp what they’re in for. The only question that remains is: can they remain united, or will this new thorn in their sides tear them apart?
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With the Coalition in shreds, a landscape of fear has taken over, casting off each world as an island trying survive in the shadow of the Athru. Drawn to Sissk by a mysterious orb beacon, Evie, CaspianBox and Caspian begin to search why the orb brought them here; when the mission turns nearly disastrous if it weren’t for Esterva intervening- the Athru woman Evie has been desperate to find. Claiming to be Evie’s mother with the answers to defeating her species as well. Despite any reservations from Caspian, Esterva is allowed on the Tempest; burdened with unapologetic angry crew, the ever-present shadowy threat of death, Caspian has to endure the doubt in his ability to serve as captain and Esterva’s continued verbal abuse towards him only adds to his problems. For Evie, Esterva will permanently shatter what she understood of her father, her own existence and the Coalition itself on top of what she has already endured.
And it’s not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn’t define you. Esterva’s secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their and effort is another; and it’s not just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie’ s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist… and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor’s mysterious people; Memory’s Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can’t forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor’s edge. You can’t read this one fast enough- and there’s still another book to go! Highly recommended.
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down.
There are many things brought to the fore in here, not least a huge challenge for Evie in the form of her Athru mother, Esterva. What Evie learns about her father is gobsmacking at the least, but what her mother suggests is way out in space.
In every book, the author always manages to pull at my heartstrings, actually it’s not so much ‘pull’ as ‘tug until your heart bursts’. This is an incredibly emotional book, where we see the characters at their best and worst, and all manner inbetween. Even the parts of the book where there is no action are full of revelations, doubts, hatred, and such pure intensity.
The reader joined these adventurers at the start of their journey, back in book one, and have gone through everything they have. They are friends in a way, and we desperately want a good life for them. My heart was in my mouth when Zenfor returned to Sil space, not the same person who left, thank goodness.
It is gutting knowing that there is only going to be one more book in this series, but I honestly hope that everyone survives. The author’s imagination is fantastic and, along with his very expressive and descriptive writing, you’ll be hooked to each page. Fabulous reading. Can’t wait for the next one!
I chose this book from a selection which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
“None knows the weight of another’s burden.”
– George Herbert”
Absolutely brilliant! Warren has done it again! Complexity and brilliance of pure imagination, and a story so full of detail and fascination that I can’t help but stand in awe of it. A fabulous and perfect blend of action, mystery, intrigue and the pain and guilt of one man blamed for the extermination of humanity. Many questions answered, mysteries revealed, a climactic thrill. It’s so intense and realistic I couldn’t help myself become emotionally involved. The cast of characters is brilliant, and I feel invested in their success. The author captures all their best traits in a fast-paced, captivating, intergalactic adventure. Eric Warren provides an engaging look to an extraordinary life full of challenges, exploring stories of resilience. He always manages to surprise me, shock after shock! It’s a very action packed emotional roller coaster of a ride, which sadly will come to an end with Infinity’s End #9. Warren has snagged me from the beginning of his career, with his first The Quantum Gate series, with his immense and creative imagination. As always , although I haven’t mentioned it in my other reviews, the art cover is fascinating, dynamic and impressive! I highly recommend this series!
Received as an ARC (2019), this an honest review. With the Coalition in shreds, a landscape of fear has taken over, casting off each world as an island trying survive in the shadow of the Athru. Drawn to Sissk by a mysterious orb beacon, Evie, CaspianBox and Caspian begin to search why the orb brought them here; when the mission turns nearly disastrous if it weren’t for Esterva intervening- the Athru woman Evie has been desperate to find. Claiming to be Evie’s mother with the answers to defeating her species as well. Despite any reservations from Caspian, Esterva is allowed on the Tempest; burdened with unapologetic angry crew, the ever-present shadowy threat of death, Caspian has to endure the doubt in his ability to serve as captain and Esterva’s continued verbal abuse towards him only adds to his problems. For Evie, Esterva will permanently shatter what she understood of her father, her own existence and the Coalition itself on top of what she has already endured.
And it’s not just Evie with secrets that haunt the crew members past but their story will give her insight on how your past is part of you but doesn’t define you. Esterva’s secret to defeat her people: the Sil weapon that Caspian had destroyed his career to keep from the Coalition in the first place. Getting back to the Sil boarder is one thing but convincing them that humans are worth their and effort is another; and it’s not just how that Zenfor and Evie will engage the Sil but how Evie’ s convoluted past can achieve the most delicate diplomacy the crew of the Tempest has ever undertaken. It may be the final chance for the Coalition to exist… and this time failure is not an option. Filled beginning to end with intense action, series interwoven plot lines and an immersive glimpse into Zenfor’s mysterious people; Memory’s Blade gives you a gritty climatic journey you can’t forget with the fate of the Coalition about to be decided, yet with hope on a razor’s edge. You can’t read this one fast enough- and there’s still another book to go! Highly recommended.