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The Crucible

The Ember War, Book 8

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The Crucible

By: Richard Fox
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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The Xaros broke against Earth's defenses, but the war may be lost.

The alien ships of former allies rule Earth's skies, threatening to obliterate cities and turn the planet into a barren wasteland if humanity refuses their demands.

With their backs to the wall, the scattered crew of the Breitenfeld must work together to foil the enemy's plan before time runs out.

The path to freedom leads through The Crucible.

©2016 Richard Fox (P)2017 Podium Publishing Fantasy Fiction Military Science Fiction Space Opera War

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again still #TeamStandish this guy is a very important comic relief in this book and I love how the earth just keeps on keeping on against all adversity. poor Elias this time I miss her too buddy.
Hale dodges so many bullets it's not even funny. the amount of time the shot is just above his head or where he was standing a minute ago...

love these books more each time

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No spoilers but more twists are on their way!
Another great listen, as always!
Bit sad, the end of the saga is near but keen to see how it ends after following all the characters from the start.

loved it

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Well made and very exciting! Kept me on the edge of my seat. Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent audio book

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Richard Fox is my favourite SciFi writer ever. This series keeps me hooked for more !!! Bloody brilliant. I don't want it to end......

bloody brilliant!!! favorite sci-fi author ever!

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loved it a well written and well performed part of a great series that is hard to put down

good listen

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