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Another amazing tale from the world of the Demon Accords. Each time I listen/read to one of Johns works I’m surprised at where he takes us too. Can’t wait for the next one. Well done John

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More of a link

This book felt like it was more of a link between past and future stories than much of a story in its own right. I like the reintroduction of characters from previous stories but it did seem like we were being prepared for the next story when, hopefully, they will have something to do. I still enjoy this series but hope that the next book will have fewer lists - guns, clothes, food etc - and more actual storyline.

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The Best !!!!

Beautifully written by John Conroe, the best narration by the amazing James Patrick. Cannot wait for the next one in the series !!!!

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Love the series

Just love these novels, I have listened to them all and I think I am going to have to listen to them all again. Keep the coming and thankyou.

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missing the older stories with Chris at the helm

I'm normally a 5 star on the accords. just not sure about this one.
I have relistened to them all including the 3 compendiums and the new Book of Levy (which is awesome and a must before you listen to this one) in anticipation of this one and only a little disappointed, but disappointed non the less.
it's gotten so different, I miss the earlier ones where it's Chris' narrative.
I hope the next book Blood Lines comes from his point of view and that Declan, as much as I love him, is not the be all and end all.

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smashed it

i didn't know how to write this without spoiling the story. it's different from the rest of the series because I think it looks like the deeper issues such as responsibly and the very nature of Good/evil/grey. Having said that there are the usual laugh out loud moments ect and it moves the series on without getting overly bogged down in those bigger questions..

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Disappointing mostly filler

General Creek was right. This is what the title of this book should have been. General Creek could use this book like checkbox list for proving his points.

For some reason all the later books in the series seem laser focused on Declan to exclusion of everything else including the story. 99% filler with some over arching story that could be summarised in two paragraphs in the next book. Nothing in this book feels like it has any emotional impact.

The characters say one thing but their actions are the opposite. Example Declan commits crimes and there is no doubt he has committed these serious crimes. He confesses and wants to face justice for his actions but undermines this by trying to escape. It robs this entire scene of any meaning or emotional value.

Declan is a powerful almost demi god like character this is the whole point of his characterization. How does he not abuse this power, who does he trust and place trust with? My problem is not with his power level but that he never turns up in this book. It feels like Declan and rest of the god hammer team turn up for cameos. Stacia never says or does anything relevant.

The "villains" do not feel like a threat or even turn up. When he accidently wipes them out with a mind fart no one seems to care. Honestly I felt more invested in these characters than anyone else in the book I could understand their motivation and empathise with it.

Coercion. This is what undermines the entire story in this book and just makes it weird. For this entire book Declan is under Coercion and never comes out of it. His entire character is about avoiding this very problem. Declan never goes on a hero's journey. He never goes on a redemption arch for various acts he does. The author creates a problem where any sane person would say YES so he has in reality has no choice but to do what this other being wants him to. The other being also then makes him a virtual slave this is where the book ends. Its a puzzle.

Honestly the morals and consequences are all over the place in this book. Very much a book where you have to turn off your brain and not have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this book.

The weird twitter style rant in book about the relationship between Declan and Stacia is not needed and feels like a repeat from previous book. As if more filler was need.

The over arching story, the clever blend of science, fiction, fantasy have been a pleasure to read. The last book was excellent which is why I think this book is so disappointing.

When there are so many other interesting character, places, stories in this universe to explore this is the story that is chosen to be published?

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not best work

Don't normally leave a review but I love this series always eager to read/listen to the next book. Without any spoilers this one sucks feels like a filler

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Ohhhhh boy!

18 books in and NOW it got WOKE.
Love this series but this is a mega preachy book.
Woould have been better as a novella, if John needed to explain the ramping up of power for declan. It could have take the first couple of Chapters the gone into battle mode. The space war done in 5 mins was a joke.
Pray for a return to form for 19

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I'm enjoying this series, but this book was meh!

I have really enjoyed the series so far, but this book just felt like a filler. Without spoiling it I think they've made Declan a bit overpowered.
I am still looking forward to the next book.

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