Book Review: The Phantoms of Wrath: The Earthborn Saga Vol. VIII by Steven Bissett

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My Review: 

I took a little break between this book and the last, so it took me a second to jump in again. But when I did, I was hooked once more. I've seen these characters grow so much, and I'm walking every step of the way with them as they fight to save their universe against Khelmatoth. 

The stark contrast to Hunt from the first book all the way until now is insane. We actually get to see him processing the difference and just how much has shifted in his world, reminding us where he started, back on Delta-13 in the snowbanks with Wells. 

We also get to delve more into Krancis and the other alien races. I can't explain how rewarding it is to read these books and be able to follow along with the history and lore dumps that happen. They're easy to follow and produced in such a way that keeps you invested and interested in every word. 

I loved this book, and I can't wait for the next one. This is shaping up to be one of my favorite series, and I am looking forward to eventually dedicating a whole bookshelf area for the entire series once it's out. 

Great read!

Summary: 

Armies prepare, and innocents are slaughtered. Can mankind hold on?

The heroes of the Earthborn have returned from beyond space, and they have brought reinforcements to aid in the fight against Khelmatoth! But the dark lord has taken advantage of his foe's absence to raise ever more of his ancient army from their death-slumber and has accelerated his battering of the straggling remains of humanity's last great empire.

No planet is safe from his predations, and his followers are zealously corralling the populations of whole worlds for use in his dark experiments. Creating whole new kinds of abominations which are only the tip of his malevolent genius.

Humanity's aid is powerful, and with its new Emperor to lead them, there is now one force that can be brought to bear on this horrifying reality in a desperate attempt to stem the tide.

But over the cataclysmic din of these newly risen combatants, the universe is showing itself to not be what it once was. With subtle differences in reality beginning to manifest and ancient prophecies turning on their heads, forces from outside are taking a new interest in the conflict, if only to prevent the Earthborn from destroying the universe.

New players enter the field, old foes adopt new tactics, and secrets from outside of time are revealed.

Can this new existence survive the wrath to come?
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