Tale of the Thunderbolt (The Vampire Earth, Book 3) by E.E. Knight
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Book Reviews of Tale of the Thunderbolt (The Vampire Earth, Book 3)
Book Review: Could have been better
Summary: 3 Stars
In this book, David Valentine is working undercover. He is on the ship Thunderbolt and try to get to the Caribbean for a secret weapon against the Reapers. The trouble starts when he tries to take over the ship. From there he meets a sexy pirate and helps over through the local leaders.
The thing about this story is that it doesn't flow that well. The different parts make sense and flow but the between is really choppy. If there were less detail and more story it would have been better.
Book Review: Read this to get to the next one
Summary: 3 Stars
I've read all of this series up to the fourth book, and I'm hoping to receive the fifth soon. This one was not my favorite of the series. I don't mean to say it was bad, because it isn't. None of them are. However, I felt it lacked any kind of definite climax. It felt very monotone most of the way through, without any real defining moments. Knight tries for one a few times, but over all, the villians (Quislings) in this segment are much more bumbling and inept than usual, making them horribly undermatched for the protagonists, leaving the conflict without any real sense of uncertainty. That said, this book takes the time to explain more of the world Knight has created, which is good. Mostly, I still recommend reading this book because if you are even considering it, you have read the first two, and the best part of this book is the very end, where the author sets the stage for an amazing fourth installment. Without this book, a reader would have a hard time understanding what is going on in book four (Valentine's Rising), which is definitely worth reading.Book Review: Adventure on the High Seas!
Summary: 5 Stars
For all fans of David Valentine, he's back and off on an overseas adventure. This is a great book and a great continuation to the series. David is once again back in the Kurian Zone, this time posing as a high ranking naval officer. For those fans of Ahn-Ka, the big guy hasn't been left behind! He's also there helping David plan a mutiny on board the Thunderbolt. With some great new characters and gleam of hope in the war against the Kurians, David is trying to find a new secret weapon to use against the Reapers. Will he find it? Will he make it back to Southern Command? This book keeps you totally enthralled as you follow the adventure from the tropics of Jamaica to Southern Command's front door. Highly recommended.Book Review: Tale of the Thunderbolt
Summary: 4 Stars
Interesting story, predictable characters. If you like E.E. Knight then you will be happy with this.Book Review: Tale of the Thunderbolt is my favorite so far!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed Way of the Wolf and Choice of the Cat, but Tale of the Thunderbolt is my favorite so far. Maybe this is because I am not a sci-fi buff. Maybe it's because I dig dark and urban fantasy(where we like a fast moving story-line and sympathetic characters)or maybe it's because the plot is so much deeper and more fascinating.
There were times in this story where goosebumps flashed across my skin. Other places where a lump came into my throat and still others, where I laughed out loud. What I loved most though, I think, are the supporting characters in this book. I grew very attached to some, like Ahn-Kah the 'golden one' and the half-drunk sailor who showed his true metal when the stakes were down. Tale of the Thunderbolt is chuck full of amazing characters. Some good, some bad and others who walk that gray line in between. That's the sort of thing I like to have in my stories.
If you dig fast paced action, suspense and gut-wrenching emotion...you'll dig this book.