Tales from the Machine War
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The backstories of Lord Jonas Ares, War Commander Ethan Wolfe, Wraith Hyelin Frost, and Cardinal Nolan Kraft has begun with this Novella series. Plus as a bonus, the Prologue and Chapter One of Nephilim War Book 2 (Star Fall Redemption) is included.
Tales of the Machine War.
The Machine War rages across a thousand worlds and the Galactic Empire is losing the war. It's up to Captain Devon Dark and Wraith Frost to capture the Machine's Code Keeper Device and turn the tide. Little do they know that the world it is located on is about to glassed. Wraith Frost and her Kill Team must survive for the Empire to strike back.
At the edge of the Galactic Rim, War Commanders Jonas Ares and Ethan Wolfe are forced to engage a terror group of rogue telepaths known as the Dark Minds. It is on this mission that Lord Jonas Ares begins his rise to power. His actions on that day opened the road to become Lord Commander. The problem is he cannot control his dark side and he is quickly losing his humanity.
Meanwhile, Lord Commander Lord Vorian Black has learned that Matthew Wolfe and So-jin Park have discovered that the agents of the Fallen are building a planet killer with the help of an ancient race known as the Void Walkers. Unbeknownst to him, that the master mind behind it all is Cardinal Nolan Kraft.
Their stories start now.
Praise for this book
I love sci-fi stories, but there are a lot to choose from ... many I find can't keep my attention. But "Tales of the Machine War" is very satisfying. From the beginning with the enemies the "Dark Minds," the author sets the stage for a compelling story.
A well told story, mind you. The pacing is well done, and I never felt the story slowed down. There are numerous characters within, and I enjoyed reading about all of them.
As a reader of book one, I'm familiar with the author and back story. But I think anyone can pick this book up and follow along. Though I would suggest reading it as it will make this one even more enjoyable.
Speaking of the author John Maldonado, I love the growth I saw between the two books. Editing, formatting, and wording are really impressive. Great job with Jonas Ares, as his chaotic mentality is my cup of tea.
Additionally, I like the introduction to the next book at the end of this one ... I can't wait to see where the story goes.
John Maldonado has given his readers a gripping and action packed prequel to his seminal first book, Shadows Within the Empire. If you liked that book this is a tasty little palate cleanser and lead up to what should be a marvelous book 2.
My only regret is that it took me 2 days to read!
I was looking forward to this short story after reading Maldonado's Nephilim War Book 1. Tales of the Machine War was a great read. Fast-paced, exciting, and backstories that made me appreciate the characters of his Book 1. I recommend this book. And I am eagerly awaiting Book 2 of Nephilim War.