End of the Innocent

By: Clark Graham

Narrated by: David George

The music on the radio suddenly stopped. The announcer came on. "We are bringing you breaking news. Large flying ships have come from behind the moon, out of the sky, and are dislodging black clad warriors who are attacking...."

The invasion had begun. A backward society found itself at war against an advanced, space-traveling race. The fighting would envelop the whole society tearing nations and families apart.

Pethran and his two sons struggle with a new reality not of their making. One son fights the aliens, the other is captured and forced into the galactic navy. The father struggles to carry life on without them. This is truly the end of the innocent.

©2015 Clark Graham (P)2017 Clark Graham

Space epic version of the Roman Empire

The story is reminiscent of the Roman empire. The empire spans the galaxy The emperor is on his deathbed there is no clear heir. Now in the outer reaches the empire has invaded yet another planet. This time they run up against a very stubborn group. Epic battle is in ground, epic space battles and all told from a gritty front row view. Very well written and well narrated.

What an outstanding book!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes this book was great, The whole concept of the book was perfect Sci-Fi and loved every bit of it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Each family character was great, telling the story, making you understand that as much as you want to resist it might be better to comply at least a little.

Which scene was your favorite?

No Favorite scene this whole book was great I am looking for it to be a great series and I'm a fan for sure.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Early in the book one of the main character dies, I feel for the family and since I have lost a loved one I could imagine the pain the others feel during this time.

Any additional comments?

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Interesting world building

With very interesting world (and Empire) building, this short novel could have been the start of a great series. Instead, it is the story of how one family is changed by the invasion of a galactic empire. This novel has some well drawn characters, many good and bad guys, lots of action, and a depth of thought for such a short novel. I hope Graham writes more novels set in this universe. Finally, I thought David George did an excellent job differentiating the many characters in this story

Seems clipped

The story seems clipped and superficial in a lot of places.


"This book was provided at no cost for review."

Good Attempt at a Space Opera

Good first story in the Galactic War Series. Most of the story revolves around a family dealing with the invasion of an alien species.

Many of the people in the story have euphemisms of English speakers. I wish the author did more world building around the different cultures, instead of giving the different aliens the culture of humans from different eras.