Hands to Make War

The Awakened, Book Three

By: Jason Tesar

Narrated by: James Norwood

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

After fighting his way back from a paralyzing defeat, Kael resolves to bring an end to the enemies of the Orudan Empire. Enlisting the help of his family and most-trusted friends, he faces off against an ancient evil and embraces his destiny. As Maeryn rises through the ranks to attain a command position within the Resistance, she learns of a conspiracy in her organization and realizes the enormous resources at her disposal. Determined to set things right, she seizes control and sets a new course for the movement. Reacquainting with his closest friends, Saba pieces together the identity and motive of the enemy. Bringing his vast knowledge to bear, he collaborates with Orud's High Council to force the enemy into the open, while waiting to reveal a secret of his own. Working to establish communications with the mysterious organization protecting him, Adair sets in motion a plan that he hopes will enable him to return to his world-and his family.

In book three of his best-selling series, Jason Tesar's epic saga shatters the barrier between ancient and modern worlds, hurtling toward earth's post-apocalyptic future as it blends the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and military/political suspense.

©2008 Jason Tesar (P)2015 Jason Tesar

Now it Finally Begins

I enjoyed the books up until now feeling like I was in the dark about what was going on. Now I feel the real story is beginning and I like where it's headed. Good job, good book. The audio reader, not so good. The book would be alot better if you read it yourself.

Rushed ending

This series really should have been edited into one book. Each of the first two volumes ended with the kind of cliffhanger that compels the reader to buy the next one, then the ending of the third volume felt rushed, as if the author had a deadline or came to the page limit and suddenly had to wrap everything up. I did like the story though and would recommend it, if you don't mind paying 3 times for one book.

Three books in to finally get to the meat.

drawn out, too many details in the fight scenes, not enough character depth (especially for the women). I kept reading waiting for the portion that gets to what is actually happening. these could honestly have been one great book as opposed to 3 pretty "ehhh" books.