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The Terran Fleet Command Saga #6
DFV Ethereal: The Terran Fleet Command Saga - Book 6
Previously published as The Last Flamecaller by Tori Harris.
Desperate tyrants often resort to desperate tactics ... regardless of their species.
After suffering a near-catastrophic defeat by Terran Fleet Command, the Pelaran AI strain gambles on a bold, "hands-on" approach to controlling the destiny of a Human world ...
On the pre-industrial world of Didara 4, Dryden Beck awakens alone in the depths of the Scarsdow Forest, knowing that he has murdered thousands of his own people, but with no memory of how or why.
He soon discovers that he has been forever changed - modified against his will to serve as the most powerful weapon in the arsenal of a ruthless puppet master bent on total domination.
Stripped of powers he never wanted but now desperately needs, Dryden finds himself caught in the middle of a war in which both sides - those he once sought to destroy as well as his former master who forced him to do so - see him as their most dangerous and hated adversary.
To prove his allegiance, Dryden's only choice is to flee. It is a journey that will take him across a region where opposing sides seek to destroy one another wielding technologies introduced centuries before their time - supplied by a mysterious benefactor whose motivations remain unknown.
Can this lone Human, with the help of a pair of enigmatic Grey aliens, regain control of the same deadly weapons he once used to slaughter his own people in time to save them?
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Author's Note: The books in the TFC series build upon one another and are best experienced in the order in which they were released. I recommend reading TFS Ingenuity, TFS Theseus, TFS Navajo, TFS Fugitive, and TFS Guardian before starting DFV Ethereal.
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DFV ETHEREAL is the sixth book of the Terran Fleet Command Saga by author Tori Harris. The story is typically associated with the military science fiction, space exploration science fiction, colonization, first contact, genetic engineering, space opera technothriller, galactic empire, or alien invasion categories.
Desperate tyrants often resort to desperate tactics ... regardless of their species.
After suffering a near-catastrophic defeat by Terran Fleet Command, the Pelaran AI strain gambles on a bold, "hands-on" approach to controlling the destiny of a Human world ...
On the pre-industrial world of Didara 4, Dryden Beck awakens alone in the depths of the Scarsdow Forest, knowing that he has murdered thousands of his own people, but with no memory of how or why.
He soon discovers that he has been forever changed - modified against his will to serve as the most powerful weapon in the arsenal of a ruthless puppet master bent on total domination.
Stripped of powers he never wanted but now desperately needs, Dryden finds himself caught in the middle of a war in which both sides - those he once sought to destroy as well as his former master who forced him to do so - see him as their most dangerous and hated adversary.
To prove his allegiance, Dryden's only choice is to flee. It is a journey that will take him across a region where opposing sides seek to destroy one another wielding technologies introduced centuries before their time - supplied by a mysterious benefactor whose motivations remain unknown.
Can this lone Human, with the help of a pair of enigmatic Grey aliens, regain control of the same deadly weapons he once used to slaughter his own people in time to save them?
_________
Author's Note: The books in the TFC series build upon one another and are best experienced in the order in which they were released. I recommend reading TFS Ingenuity, TFS Theseus, TFS Navajo, TFS Fugitive, and TFS Guardian before starting DFV Ethereal.
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DFV ETHEREAL is the sixth book of the Terran Fleet Command Saga by author Tori Harris. The story is typically associated with the military science fiction, space exploration science fiction, colonization, first contact, genetic engineering, space opera technothriller, galactic empire, or alien invasion categories.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2020
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August 16, 2020
I'll be honest, I guessed who the broker was pretty much at the start. The story certainly is timely, a foreign power meddling in other countries development, first by creating the issue and on the other hand providing the arms to gain 'freedom and democracy'. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
August 7, 2020
An interesting read
I wasn’t sure about this story at first but I was pleasantly surprised when I started enjoying it. It’s definitely a great addition to the series.
I wasn’t sure about this story at first but I was pleasantly surprised when I started enjoying it. It’s definitely a great addition to the series.
December 10, 2020
Another amazing book.
I loved the book. and highly recommend it. It's also clean which is as great big plus for me. I'm looking forward to the next one.
I loved the book. and highly recommend it. It's also clean which is as great big plus for me. I'm looking forward to the next one.
September 29, 2021
DFV Ethereal is the worst kind of cash-grab bait'n'switch. On starting, I was immediately presented with an apologetic from the author explaining how they had been 'persuaded' to re-title the book by the 'fans' (his wife?) as part of "The Terran Fleet Command Saga". It's always a little suspicious when a story starts with an apology, and, truth be told, I thought I was buying into mindless, average-but-entertaining, military sci-fi; not civil-war enactments with a DnD-twist and a dab of tech. That said, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and was actually pleasantly surprised - initially.
Rick the grey is back, though somewhat less entertaining he provides welcome interjections, and the Polarans are in full force, making the plot achingly predictable. We're introduced to Emma, who is enjoyable and the 'Ability Level 1' is an amusing nod to RPG's (spoilt by the gray's spelling it out in case you missed it). That's it though, I've run out of good things to say, because the editing is AWFUL. I'm being too generous giving this 2 stars. Even worse than the annoying mistakes in the rest of the series, there are timescale inconsistencies and writing that was clearly juggled around but not edited to make sense.
But least forgivable? This is one of those books that shapes up as a slow epic tale only to be wrapped up in the last few pages as the author's deadline clearly loomed large. It's always sad to see author's disrpect their audience this hard - especially when there were so many chances for this to be a much better book than it ends up being.
Rick the grey is back, though somewhat less entertaining he provides welcome interjections, and the Polarans are in full force, making the plot achingly predictable. We're introduced to Emma, who is enjoyable and the 'Ability Level 1' is an amusing nod to RPG's (spoilt by the gray's spelling it out in case you missed it). That's it though, I've run out of good things to say, because the editing is AWFUL. I'm being too generous giving this 2 stars. Even worse than the annoying mistakes in the rest of the series, there are timescale inconsistencies and writing that was clearly juggled around but not edited to make sense.
But least forgivable? This is one of those books that shapes up as a slow epic tale only to be wrapped up in the last few pages as the author's deadline clearly loomed large. It's always sad to see author's disrpect their audience this hard - especially when there were so many chances for this to be a much better book than it ends up being.
May 22, 2021
So, the problem I have is that I got caught out with this one. I love the TFS series of books. I saw this book come out using its original title and to be fair to Tori he had called it something totally different to make sure it was clearly not a TFS book. I did not read the blurb correctly on this one before getting as assumed it was the long-awaited next sequel in the TFS series. But it is not. Assume the name changed as it did not sell well under the old name as his fans were waiting on another brilliant military space opera book. it is linked in terms of the universe, but this is a Fantasy book.
The TFS series is probably one of my favourite series of books and in some ways, I wish Tori released books more often. so that probably taints my view as I come from the world of "why would you every group fantasy with Sci-fi" irrationally I split these genres into "fantasy, made up hocus-pocus which I hate and Sci-Fi potentially plausible once we figure out the science (the harder the Sci-Fi the better :-) )" So ultimately, I only got halfway through the book unfortunately.
The TFS series is probably one of my favourite series of books and in some ways, I wish Tori released books more often. so that probably taints my view as I come from the world of "why would you every group fantasy with Sci-fi" irrationally I split these genres into "fantasy, made up hocus-pocus which I hate and Sci-Fi potentially plausible once we figure out the science (the harder the Sci-Fi the better :-) )" So ultimately, I only got halfway through the book unfortunately.
March 8, 2021
Totally awesome
It’s been a while since I read the first books of this series and this book is a quite a divergence from the original storyline, but it is totally awesome in some of the “retro” tech. Like the Peacemaker, the Winchester (probably the model 94, yea I’m a gun guy), and the horse back Calvary... Makes for a good mix of old tech meets future tech. Definitely recommend it even if you haven’t read the previous books in the series. I hope there is more to come from this...
It’s been a while since I read the first books of this series and this book is a quite a divergence from the original storyline, but it is totally awesome in some of the “retro” tech. Like the Peacemaker, the Winchester (probably the model 94, yea I’m a gun guy), and the horse back Calvary... Makes for a good mix of old tech meets future tech. Definitely recommend it even if you haven’t read the previous books in the series. I hope there is more to come from this...
August 10, 2022
Tori's books are very fun to read.
I liked this book, I loved the original 5. I understand this is a pivot book. He did not leave this much of an unfinished ending in the others. (To little closure, to much cliff hanger) I'm sure the next will not need as much reflection and catching up. I am very much
looking forward to Tori's next book. Since this one didn't really finish, I hope the next book is out soon. I don't know if it helps but Tori portrays characters very well, in short order I liked the people in fleet command. More characters are good for his writing style.
I liked this book, I loved the original 5. I understand this is a pivot book. He did not leave this much of an unfinished ending in the others. (To little closure, to much cliff hanger) I'm sure the next will not need as much reflection and catching up. I am very much
looking forward to Tori's next book. Since this one didn't really finish, I hope the next book is out soon. I don't know if it helps but Tori portrays characters very well, in short order I liked the people in fleet command. More characters are good for his writing style.
December 13, 2020
After book 5 of the TFS series, it wasn’t clear if the series would continue.
In January 2020, Tori Harris announced he was working on Book 6; after several name changes, DFV Ethereal (book 6) was announced.
Two years ago, Tori Harris wrote, “with each new book; it gets increasingly more difficult to keep the story interesting, entertaining, and consistent with the previous books.” I think he nailed it!
Btw, it is not necessary to read the first five books to enjoy this one.
In January 2020, Tori Harris announced he was working on Book 6; after several name changes, DFV Ethereal (book 6) was announced.
Two years ago, Tori Harris wrote, “with each new book; it gets increasingly more difficult to keep the story interesting, entertaining, and consistent with the previous books.” I think he nailed it!
Btw, it is not necessary to read the first five books to enjoy this one.
May 19, 2021
Another good book
So I agree somewhat that the name chame was warranted. I'm not sold that this is necessarily a continuation of the TCS books. I would think this at least warrants its own acknowledged story arc even if the other story comes into play. Still a great read and I will eagerly await another entry into this story arc in the greater struggle against the evil that is AI.
So I agree somewhat that the name chame was warranted. I'm not sold that this is necessarily a continuation of the TCS books. I would think this at least warrants its own acknowledged story arc even if the other story comes into play. Still a great read and I will eagerly await another entry into this story arc in the greater struggle against the evil that is AI.
May 22, 2023
This is the five-star rating system I use:
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
January 6, 2021
Primo S#$t !!
Totally enjoyed the Terran Fleet series. Given that I picked this one , figured couldn't hurt. I was doubtful at first . But this book was a pleasure to read. Job well done .
Totally enjoyed the Terran Fleet series. Given that I picked this one , figured couldn't hurt. I was doubtful at first . But this book was a pleasure to read. Job well done .
August 15, 2022
An enjoyable book 6
Loved the book it feels like a news series with references to the previous 5. I reread the original 5 and am now looking forward to the next iteration
Very good read
Loved the book it feels like a news series with references to the previous 5. I reread the original 5 and am now looking forward to the next iteration
Very good read
September 5, 2022
A fun return to this series that is not a direct sequel to the other books. Instead of a direct sequel we get a parallel story on a new planet that has also seen technological advances at the hands of the Pelareans and how it has changed their world.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2021
Very different from Harris's other books in the TFS series. I liked it, but would prefer the approach to the story as taken in the TFS series.
March 30, 2022
Great read!
What a great read, hard to put down and the ending came up way too fast. Cannot wait for the next one!
What a great read, hard to put down and the ending came up way too fast. Cannot wait for the next one!
July 9, 2022
Bonus story, not the same as the rest of the series. Still good, wish it was longer.
March 8, 2021
This is the next chapter in the Terran Fleet Command series. DFV Ethereal chronicles the attempt by the Pelorans to recover from a stunning defeat. Dryden Beck is from the planet Didaria, a developing world. Unknown to Dryden, he has been "augmented" by the Peloran AI and sent to subjugate the Didarian population. When he realizes his predicament, he loses most of his powers, and is captured by a Didarian patrol. How he deals with his situation, and tries to overcome the Peloran AI makes for an interesting read.
March 3, 2023
Novel is very different to the previous five novels in the TFC series, in setting as well as theme. It's just too different to belong with the other TFC books. More of a side story or a separate story in the same universe.
I don't think that means that it's bad. The story is good.
I don't think that means that it's bad. The story is good.
June 18, 2022
A repeat of another story I have read.
It was a long while ago, but the story was so similar that it was not worth reading again. I hope the next book has a different story.
It was a long while ago, but the story was so similar that it was not worth reading again. I hope the next book has a different story.
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