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The Book of Joe (Forgotten Ruin 5) Kindle Edition

by Jason Anspach (Author), Nick Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A Ranger is Forged.

The next chapter in the war against Sût the Undying and the Nether Sorcerer unfolds against the backdrop of what it takes to become a U.S. Army Ranger.

The Rangers' next objective takes them on an odyssey of desperate survival and relentless combat through the Desert of Sleep, a savage and strange land... and a gateway to hell. Here the forces of Darkness fester, here the elements of the Rangers must go on the ultimate patrol, and here is where...

...the End War begins.
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    Forgotten Ruin
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DWDPVH3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WarGate Books (December 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1323 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 253 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,745 ratings

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  1. Jason Anspach

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    JASON ANSPACH (1979- ) is the award-winning, Associated Press Best-selling author of Galaxy's Edge, Wayward Galaxy, and Forgotten Ruin. He is an American author raised in a military family (Go Army!) known for pulse-pounding military science fiction and adventurous space operas that deftly blend action, suspense, and comedy.

    Together with his wife, their seven (not a typo) children, and a border collie named Charlotte, Jason resides in Puyallup, Washington. He remains undefeated at arm wrestling against his entire family.

    Galaxy's Edge: www.InTheLegion.com

    Author website: www.JasonAnspach.com

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    Nick Cole is a former soldier and working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can be found writing books. Nick's Book The Old Man and the Wasteland was an Amazon Bestseller and #1 in Science Fiction. In 2016 Nick's book CTRL ALT Revolt won the Dragon Award for Best Apocalyptic novel.

    GET A FREE BOOK: http://bit.ly/TheRedKing

    Nick's website: http://www.nickcolebooks.com/

    Chat with Nick about the end of the world, the rise of the robot overlords and everything else over at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickcolebooks/

    THE WASTELAND SAGA

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    • The Old Man and the Wasteland

    • The Savage Boy

    • The Road is a River (Available only in the Wasteland Saga in the US)

    The SODA POP SOLDIER NOVELS

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    • CTRL ALT Revolt!

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    THE BOOKS OF WYRD

    Weird Post Apocalyptic Horror

    • Third Red King

    • The Dark Knight (Book 2)

    • The Pawn in the Portal (Book 3)

    • The Lost Castle (Book 4)

    OTHER NOVELS

    • Fight the Rooster

    • The End of the World as We Knew It

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Casey Conroy
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Excellent read. Fast paced military sci-fi. This series keeps delivering an endless supply of action. The characters keep getting better with every read.
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Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars I’ve totally fallen for this series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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These two authors know how to write! There is a lot of quirkiness to several characters that is different and refreshing yet funny. The writing comes from the character known as Talker. He’s the one who tries to write their escapades down or explain things all in his “I’m gonna be a pro-writer, but who am I kidding, I talk too much thus my nickname and I write the same way. Oh!…and did I mention coffee?” kind of thing. Talker has a true problem of coffee love. Anyway , the whole thing is done really well by the book authors. So they write quirky that’s interesting and funny. They do humor and banter, especially military banter, really well, they lay the story down in a comprehensible manner and boy oh boy do they do action battles, details and intensity well. “Bigga bigga good” as Jibba, their orc pet project would say. This story has the sort of feel of a Lord of the Rings meets modern day weapons and Rangers who are bringing the beat down and taking no prisoners to this medieval setting complete with evil orcs, elves, giants, witches and so much more. But it’s the Rangers and their souls, their brotherhood, their fighting tenacity to never say never, and then it’s the getting to know their true selves—their loved ones, family, ex-wives, past hx as Rangers, all of that. It’s so good! Highly recommend this series to male or female who loves action, intense battles, humor and a little quirkiness to go along with the more softer, human side of characters. Gotta go! I’m moving on to read #6!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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You've got me thinking about running a d20 campaign in the same realm/context. Interested in the new hooks you have laid out for us.
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doyle hill
5.0 out of 5 stars maybe the best yet
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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The Book of Joe gives Talker a chance to tell the story of Ranger Sgt Joe and introduce verbal new characters of the ruin in another excellent read
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy military fantasy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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Mike? What’s the pool on me up to right now? What’s it up to? What is it, three hundred dollars — is that it? Three hundred? I’m a school teacher. I teach English Composition in this little town called Adley, Pennsylvania. The last eleven years, I’ve been at Thomas Alva Edison High School. I was coach of the baseball team in the spring time. Back home when I tell people what I do for a living, they think, well, that, that figures. But over here it’s a big, a big mystery. So I guess I’ve changed some. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve changed so much my wife is even gonna recognize me whenever it is I get back to her — and how I’ll ever be able to tell her about days like today. Ryan — I don’t know anything about Ryan. I don’t care. Man means nothin’ to me. It’s just a name. But if — you know — if going to Remeal and finding him so he can go home, if that earns me the right to get back to my wife — well, then, then that’s my mission. You wanna leave? You wanna go off and fight the war? Alright. Alright, I won’t stop you. I’ll even put in the paperwork. I just know that every man I kill, the farther away from home I feel.
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David J. Baer
5.0 out of 5 stars Your left shoulder is kind of light, how bad do you want the TAB?
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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Once again, authors Cole and Anspach hit a grand slam in the Forgotten Ruin series. This book is a literal "coming of age" book for Talker. Sure, he's been there in the Ruin with the Ranger Task Force since the beginning, but he hasn't really been part of the them. It's like the difference between being "assigned" and "ADCON". Only now, he doesn't have a choice. He has to jump into the deep end. He has to Ranger Up or die. SGT Joe is his personal version of "teach, coach, mentor" for this expedition into the Heart of Darkness. Think of it this way, you have Gandalf trying to get Frodo to stop being a limp-wristed tosser and be the hero that the world needs him to be. Yeah, I'm not PC, deal with it. Never fear, there is action and violence galore to fit the most demanding of readers. New enemies and critters to kill at every twist and turn. I'm not going to give up any secrets, but there are some major plot twists in this book. Serious potential allies that can help in the war against the "Dark." Get this book and read it. You need this book in your life. The Forgotten Ruin series is what readers are crying out for. Fix Bayonets! RLTW!
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Donald J. Gould
5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite Author/Series
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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A new favorite Author/Series finish the series. Great Sci-Fi/Fantasy mix story. Can't wait
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Mr Buffalo
5.0 out of 5 stars Ranger gotta Ranger
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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I'm not sure if I really would want to go through all the training and serious hard work to become a Ranger or even do everything Talk had to do and did do to become a recognized de facto Ranger but I sure have gotten to respect the Rangers in this series. It is a delightful fantasy in this sci-fi world that just makes ya proud to be an American, living vicariously through these Rangers, at a time we need everything we can get to boost American pride. Thanks, guys. 
I have to say that Sa'rnt Joe ripping off his Ranger patch and giving Talk the full regalia of a full fledged Ranger was one of the most poignant gestures I have read in a long while. You go, Sa'rnt Joe. Nice move. 
Looking foward to reading book five.
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Glenn McBeath
5.0 out of 5 stars A Genie?
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2021
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Alot of fun.! I sure liked how talker talked us through the misery. A Genie character is always a win. Lol
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Bernard A
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow steady improvement 4.8*
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2023
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You really should keep reading this enjoyable military fantasy . I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series
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Kindle Customerl
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2021
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What a rush, I love this series. Talker is a fantastic character and the world you have created 10,000 years in the future is brilliant. Cannot wait for the next one.
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Franca Ogbonnaya
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2023
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Had me smiling the entire time! I really love these stories! I cannot wait to read the next one! Rangers lead the way!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good to go.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2022
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I started this series whilst waiting no for a plane and have since spent the rest of the last year waiting for the next installments to be published on.
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These are good books that have been well written.
I can't add much more. If you have read the previous books you know what you are looking at. If you are new to these then get over to book one and start in.
I just want to know what price had to be paid for lifting the curse.
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