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The Emperor's Fist: A Blackhawk Novel: The Far Stars Saga, book 4 (Far Stars Saga, 4) Audio CD – Unabridged, August 20, 2019

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In this thrilling new installment in the Far Stars saga, a reluctant hero with a bloody past must reunite with an old love to battle an evil emperor willing to destroy all their worlds if he cannot control them.

When the Far Stars came under imperial attack, Astra Lucerne the daughter and successor of the Far Stars greatest conqueror Marshal Augustin Lucerne rallied her father s confederation forces to defend their worlds. They were joined in the fight by former imperial general Arkarin Blackhawk, a warrior whose skills and brutality made him infamous, and who has, for two decades, sought the redemption he knows is unreachable.

Now, with the imperial foothold in the sector eliminated, the Far Stars is free and almost united. While Astra s forces continue to depose local tyrants and warlords, Ark and his crew have slipped back into the shadows. Though his heart belongs to Astra, Ark cannot get too close. His imperial conditioning remains under control, but it is still volatile, and the temptation of power threatens to unleash the dark compulsions that made him the most merciless of the emperor s servants. He cannot risk allowing Astra to see the darkness inside him.

But while the battle has been won, the war may not be over. A petty smuggler makes a discovery that can enable the emperor to strike back and crush the resistance unless Ark and Astra join forces again to stop him.

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Jay Allan is a former investor and the author of the Crimson Worlds series. When not writing, he enjoys traveling, running, hiking, and reading. He loves hearing from readers and always answers emails. He lives in New York City.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins B and Blackstone Audio; Unabridged AUDIO edition (August 20, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982661852
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982661854
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 1.1 x 5.8 inches

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I’m a lifetime Northeasterner, and I currently live in New York City, where I write from my apartment…and continue to fill small notebooks with ideas for future books. I've been reading science fiction and fantasy for just about as long as I've been reading, so, of course, when I started to write, that’s where I ended up. It’s been a great ride so far!

My tastes as a reader are fairly varied and eclectic, but I'd say my favorites are military and dystopian science fiction, space opera, alternate history, and epic fantasy, usually a little bit gritty. I also read a lot of non-fiction, mostly history. I write a lot of science fiction with military themes, but also other SF and some fantasy as well. I like complex characters and lots of backstory and action. Honestly, I think world-building is the heart of science fiction and fantasy, and since that is what I've always been drawn to as a reader, that is what I write.

Among other things, I write the bestselling Crimson Worlds series and the Far Stars series published by Harper Voyager.

I've been an investor and real estate developer for a long time (mostly retired from it now), a fiction author more recently. When I'm not writing, I enjoy traveling, running, hiking, reading. I love hearing from readers and always answer emails. I think you stop growing as a writer if you stop listening to those who read your books.

Join my mailing list at http://www.jayallanbooks.com, for updates on new releases (and some free and discounted books), and follow me on Twitter @jayallanwrites for an occasional look at work in progress and thoughts on the genre in general. Or you can email me at jay@jayallanbooks.com. I try to answer every email.

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Jeanne E.

Wow oh wow!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 12, 2019

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I cannot believe I waited so long to get to this one! Blackhawk has succeeded in the evolution of his soul and the Far Stars will ever be in his debt. So good to see the crew Ace Shira Doc Sam Sarge Katrina all playing their decisive roles on the Claw. It’s so hard to experience the brutality of the Imperium and the extent of their evil. Even if you accept that love is stronger in the end, the tragic journey to get there is horrifying. I still wonder that none of the people of the court have the resources and heart to take this madman down. I understand the conditioning of Inferni but what of the rest of the populous? Poor Denali. What is wrong with these people? Anyway I am supremely happy that Ark has found his place with Astra and they and all of the Far Stars fight for freedom and life! Always a fan!

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Buster Bob

Another great sci-fi novel from Jay Allan!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2021

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I have been remiss in not reviewing Jay Allan’s novels. He is my favorite contemporary science fiction author. However, as soon as I finished one novel I’d start the next one in the series. Once I finished a series I’d start the next series. Sadly, I’ve finished all of the series except for the pending last novel in the Blood on the Stars series.

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Mike Keller

The fight against the Empire's might is coming to the Far Stars.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 20, 2019

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Blackhawk and his amazing crew (more family than crew) are fighting against the evil Empire and the fight has come home. Somehow, the Empire has brought a fleet of massive battleships through the Void to the Far Stars. The fight has become a quest for survival.

I love these characters and the storyline that Jay has wrapped around Blackhawk and his friends and crew. Blackhawk will need all his Imperial training and conditioning to pull this off without losing all that is precious to him.

I'm dying to see more of these friends I've made within the pages of the series. Will there be more? I am one who begs the answer "yes"! A great read!

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Jackie Dressel

As a life long aficionado of sci-fi, I relished Jay Allan’s adherence to the basic tenets of this genre...that doing the right thing, traveling not the easy but rather the difficult path will always be it’s own reward. If Huxley, Dr. Marshall Dressel, COL, USA (Ret)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 8, 2020

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A must read for all lovers of good, classical sci-Fi.
Repetition of the perspective and mental anguish of dedicated commanders can never be “too often or too much!”
This and most all of Mr. Allan’s creative writings have inspired me to start a hobby of spinning my own good stories, stories that encourage and challenge the listener to emulate those positive traits and to pursue their personal search to do the right thing!

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Goodfellow67

Is this the last Blackhawk novel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2019

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I liked the story line although at times it seemed like it could have moved on a bit quicker. I liked the new crew member, and was surprised at the end. all in all if another Blackhawk novel comes out I'll be the first one to buy it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 22, 2019

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Blackhawk is back. Still a twisted soul trying to resolve the two souls that inhabit his body. This was an entertaining story. I’m not sure if it’s the end of the series as there is an opportunity to continue. Nonetheless, an ending it can be.

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Edward J. Bonthron

The Dirty Dozen meets Star Wars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 24, 2019

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The Far Stars may be Jay Allen's best work to date. I say this as his work seems to just keep getting better. The Emperor's Fist starts a little slow but once the action starts hold on. The character development is excellent throughout the entire Far Stars series. The world he creates seems at some points familiar and yet strange. The epilogue is outstanding and memorable.

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TJ

Great addition to the Far Stars series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 22, 2019

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The character of Arkarin Blackhawk has matured a lot since the prequel. But there are several obstacles to overcome before Blackhawk can rest. This book answers many questions about Blackhawk 's past and introduces us to the Emperor and his desire to rule all of humanity.

Great plot and a satisfying ending. I hope it will not be the last book in the series.

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TheBeardedOne

Far Stars Gets Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 27, 2019

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Start with Khan Nuniuun Sing with Dual personality disorder, mix with a little AI driven wetwear, add a healthy helping of Battleship romance and you have one half of this Sci-fi epic.. when you add the final ingredient of an ancient evil empire bent on universal domination - mix well!!! I guarantee your imaginations will rise to be in the sweet rapture of space combat and the struggles of empire building so seldom written about, it is destined to become a staple in any Sci-fi fan library.

Guy Marc GAGNE

Engaging

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 21, 2019

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As has been established previously, if you are at this tome you are convinced of its worth.
Id est: writing, story continuity and character development are all above average.
It may generate one or two more books or, rest upon an open ended conclusion.
Jay's disposition and readership responses being causal in that determination.