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An epic adventure by master storyteller Richard Fox, I loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017

This first book of the series, the Ember War Saga, is everything I expected and a whole lot more. My first book by this author was "Iron Dragoons." That was so good I had to go back to the start of of this amazing world/galaxy/future that Richard Fox has created. Thankfully there is much more for me to read and for this I am extremely grateful. Robert Fox, in my opinion, is on a par with my other favorite sci-fi authors: Isaac Hooke, David Weber, John Ringo, David Drake, and Robert Heinlein (yes, the Robert Heinlein) to name a few. No spoilers here but humanity is in great peril and survival is sketchy at best. Great deeds done by brave men and women. I laughed and I cried. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. A solid 5 stars does not do this remarkable story and author justice. It's that good.

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Hazelcatada

Mediocre Writing and Offensive Racism

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

I was aware, from the reviews, when I purchased this book that it would be a mediocre read and it lived up to that expectation. Fairly Buck Rogers type action and wooden dialogue. I was even willing to accept the eye-roll inducing characterization of the Chinese as bad guys. What finally pushed me over the line was the islamophobic characterizations of Muslims and the, quite literal, descriptions of American soldiers as knights in shining armor. It’s obvious this author is stuck in a dated mind set and attempted to make up for his lack of talent as a science fiction writer with a 50’s era machismo and a troubling modern era racism. My biggest regret is that, by my purchase, I helped financially support this book.

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Hazelcatada

Mediocre Writing and Offensive Racism

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

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Max S. Canez

An epic adventure by master storyteller Richard Fox, I loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017

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J or G Hanson

The Ember War-Military Science Fiction with a Heart

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016

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Droids! Humanity's last stand! Alien friends and foes! All and more are just a page away in The Ember War-first in an exciting series by Richard Fox. Fox's story starts out with Marc Ibarra, a B- student at an Arizona college who's cell phone won't stop ringing. His answer puts him in contact with an alien probe sent to warn mankind about their impending doom.

The book jumps to 60 years out. Marc and the alien intelligence have helped prepare humanity from the deadly Xaros droids who have so far eradicated all life forms they have encountered. We join a squad of space marines as they make initial contact with the Xaros horde.

The Ember War is a wild ride that details how humanity battles a menacing and intelligent foe. I'd call it hard military science fiction, but without some of the usual drawbacks. Sometimes the characters suffer in military science fiction, but not so here. Our protagonist, Ken Hale, is a very real person who leads an ever-shrinking team against almost impossible odds. The technology is awesome and interesting, but not too heavy. I didn't get lost in it-as can be the case in this genre.

I've read some critical reviews of the ending, but it worked for me. You have to close a book somehow, and the introduction of a new species (friend or foe) left me thirsting for more. Well done, Richard Fox!

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Thierry Robelin

Lacking the research and writing effort that could be expected of such a novel

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019

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Admittedly, the pace of the story is such that it draws you into it. However, the writing lacks the depth that is necessary for a novel to be truly enjoyable. In addition it totally lacks the minimum of research that would keep the author from making a fool out of himself. In the foreign phrases that he used throughout the book, I haven't found even a single one that was correct.
An example: 'mee too' translates into 'moi aussi', not into 'et moi', which the author could easily have found out by a quick web search. He did not even make such a simple effort. When I'm in the middle of action and I read this, it completely turns me down and it then becomes difficult to enjoy the read.
In view of this, I'm not sure I want to buy book 2.

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John Kerich

Buy it, it good

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017

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This book was very interesting for me and I plan to buy all of them. The author has created a universe where the things keep happening that you don’t expect. Also the background history is very interesting as the characters talk about their past every couple of chapters via tidbits like “this is just like the when the Chinese captured the cities on Mars”, etc. I really hope the author includes a timeline on what was going on back then or more detailed flash backs of the endless conflicts on Earth that allowed the Atlantic Union to form. As for the plot, it’s we have to win or were all dead with plenty of fighting, lots of characters and their development, and a logical plot that made me finish it in 2 days.

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Marty Elliott

this book will forever change your opinion on your favorite Sci-Fi author

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016

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Warning , this book will forever change your opinion on your favorite Sci-Fi author. Richard Fox has an uncanny ability to make his books flow perfectly. He will have you laughing out loud, and your heart pounding during some outstanding action sequences.
So sit down , strap in and get ready to join Hale, Standish, Steuben and the rest of the crew for a rip roaring ride through eight phenomenally written books!

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bill

Very good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016

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This is the first book of a series, but each book is a standalone. Of course it gives you enough of a hook to want to find out what happens to the characters next. So much so that I've just finished the 5th book and have not been disappointed.

The books have a plot, and suspenseful pause points when the story shifts. I guess I would say the book is like a well scripted movie. Character development is very good and you can get attached to some of them. Especially Elias. Editing has been just about flawless. I'm a casual reader and I think this book, and the rest of them, will not disappoint.

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BATL

Great start to the series

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018

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Great start to the series. Well written, fun and includes the personal human experience to the events many other authors of this genre fail to grasp. It isn't just empty events happening, but also includes the personal human toll changes to society. Always excited when I get an alert stating the next book is available.

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Ecualegacy

5 stars just for killing all the lawyers (just kidding!)

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019

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I picked up Ember Wars to see what all the hubbub was about and I'm glad I did.! Although the story took a few chapters to pick up and let me connect with the characters, once it took off I was hooked. It's full of terrific tension, brutal combat, tear-jerking scenes, heart-warming moments, implacable alien enemies and a lone fleet making a desperate last stand for humanity. I'm eager for book 2!

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David Plavid

Totally worth it!

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019

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This book is worth it. Plain and simple, if you are scrolling through reviews looking for your next series or even your next casual read/listen then search no further. This book and the following series is
1. Well written
2. Interesting
3. entertaining
Richard Fox has written a sci-fi series that is not only a well thought out science fiction universe but also an accurate depiction of military life and humor. This is by far the most fun I’ve had listening to an audiobook and the length of the individual book are perfect for an engaging sci-fi story. If your looking for a great series to binge, look no further. I feel I’ve made my point, totally worth it, wish I could give it 6/5!

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