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Multi-volume, multi-genre author Grim introduces us to the second volume in the Now Comes Grim series, “Whispers of Power”: Before war consumes the galaxy, before the battlefield is drenched in blood, there are the whispers—of power, of betrayal, of men willing to sacrifice everything to shape the future. In the shadow of military empires, two rising forces—Marcus Hound and Johnny Dorsea—begin their journey, not as warriors, but as boys bound by fate. Raised in a world where strategy is survival and leadership is instinct, they learn the rules of war before they ever step onto the battlefield. But war is not just fought with weapons. Behind every mission, every victory, lurk those who pull the strings—politicians, spies, and unseen forces manipulating the galaxy’s fate. When a covert directive threatens everything they believe in, Marcus and Johnny must navigate a treacherous web of loyalty and deception, where the real enemy isn’t always the one holding a gun. As battle lines blur and alliances fracture, the choices they make will define not just their future, but the fate of entire worlds. Because in war, power isn’t seized—it’s whispered into existence.  A wonderful story by itself! Even better as a prequel to Now Comes Grim. Marcus Hound is so smart! He is playing chess like a Vulcan when others are learning checkers. I found myself rooting for Marcus and Johnny over and over. I had to remind myself they are bad guys more than once. I am committed to not giving spoilers, so the writing is quite good. The characters are very human with good and bad traits. The plot is full of twists and turns. I read this so fast, maybe I should reread it. I will certainly enjoy it again. 4.9 stars because I am picky about certain things. You will love this story if you like a military angle, a little bit of spy craft, lots of sci-fi and human nature on display. Humans are so predictable most of the time.  You can buy this book: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-of-Power-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-whispers-of-power-by-grim You can connect with the author: https://twitter.com/GrimCalebWilcox https://twitter.com/grimbooksllc https://www.instagram.com/grimbooksllc I have reviewed the first book in the series, Now Comes Grim here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/now-comes-grim tags: warriors, military, action, planets, space travel, war, terrorists, spies, intelligence, traitors, Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction
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Multi-volume, multi-genre author Craig Crawford introduces us to the first book in the second season of the Project Threshold series, “Team Berger”: Alaska changed everything. Project Threshold lost key people and is still trying to sort itself out. Berger moves up in the ranks and begins training a new leader. He crosses paths with a dangerous psychic but gets sidetracked tracking down Katie and Jessie before they disappear forever. The team goes head to head against something decapitating people in the desert, killers in the skies, and they try to stay out of the path of a vengeful ghost that will not stop . . .  This volume expands the Project Threshold universe in a wonderful way. We are getting to know more members in the organization and learning more about other members. Some even show up off-duty. One of the good things about the series is that each book and each story can stand alone yet they connect in minor ways that enrich the total experience. Sure you can read them out of order, but there is more pleasure to be had by reading them in sequence. I don't give spoilers, so I cannot reveal any further details. Get this book, get all the books and rest assured that more are coming. 4.8 stars from me because I am picky about certain things.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Project-Threshold-Season-2-Team-Berger-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-project-threshold-season-2-team-berger www.barnesandnoble.com/project-threshold-season-2-craig-crawford You can connect with the author: https://x.com/CLCrawfordAuthr Note: this is a new account. https://www.facebook.com/CraigLCrawfordWriter https://craiglcrawfordbooks.com https://projectthreshold.com I reviewed the first book in this series here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-team-berger I reviewed the second book in the series here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-team-talise I have reviewed the third book in this series: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/team-riker-by-craig-crawford I have reviewed the fourth book in the Project Threshold series, “Finale”: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale I have reviewed the sixth book in the Project Threshold series, season two, "Team Riker": www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-season-2-team-riker I have reviewed another book by the author: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-beginners-guide-to-being-evil-by-craig-crawford I have reviewed another book by the author: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/zombunny-by-craig-crawford Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction |
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