An interesting progression in Anyar's story

Aah, it's good to get back to Anyar and follow Joe's story, now with his two compatriots, Mark and Heather. I found the book interesting and with a promise of further interesting things to come over the next books (Thorensen, on his Web site, notes that at least another two books will be needed to finish the Anyar story).

I've noticed that quite a number of reviewers in Amazon.com have panned this book because of its slow pace, apparent digressions, and detailed information (and probably limited action). I can see what they are getting at, but they seem not to be aware that after a climax there needs to be a hiatus where we all take stock and prepare ourselves for the next big push. Don't forget that it took four books to get to the first major climax of "total war" in Forged in Fire. Skipping Book 5 as this was a set of short stories, we are now in the second book of the second major episode in Caedellium's history. Much of the detail those reviewers have difficulty with I personally find interesting and some are definitely preparing the groundwork for the following story. Perhaps some of those reviewers should reread the book with this view in mind (see, for example, Chapter 11, "Amabssadors", or the changing relationship with Fuomon) as it may help them get a more useful perspective on this story.

I'm definitely looking forward to the continuing story. Just how is the small nation of Caedellium going to influence the downfall of Narthon? What roles do the three "Amerikans" have in this endeavour? How much social change can a small nation accept, even if it is for its continued existence in a changing world?

Jonathan Davis again does an excellent job of bringing the story to life.

[Aside: Thorensen does a good job of ensuring his chemistry is accuate. However, in Chapter 20 of this book, under "Truce" we find the following: "... fluorine, sodium, potassium, iodine in another (column)". Well, sodium and potassium fall under Column/Group 1, the alkalie metals, whereas fluoine and iodine fall under Column/Group 7, the halides. Oops!]

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Another smashed out of the park...

This is more like it Olan...back to your best...
If your already invested in this series I am sure you will agree with me..
Narrated expertly yet again...
I highly recommend MAJESTIC 311...

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Brilliant

I’ve been waiting for this book some time, it was well worth the wait!
Brilliant!!

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Love the series but this one is slow going

I guess/hope this one is setting up for something special in future books.

Too little happened and too much description of minor events and developments for my taste.

Still, I love the series and very much look forward to the next release as it’s really well set up for some fireworks.

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Wow this is boring

I have loved this series of books but this one! I have 6hrs left and to be honest, I’m not sure if I’m going to bother. Literally nothing has happened of any note. On the back of listening to the MC standalone book makes it even worse.

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