Blacklight Born, Alexander Darwin
Blacklight Born, Alexander Darwin
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Blacklight Born

Author: Alexander Darwin

Narrator: Donald Chang

Unabridged: 12 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 12/03/2024


Synopsis

The final book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far-future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat: "that rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan." (Fonda Lee, author of Jade City)

The Grievar War has engulfed the Empire of Kiroth and Silas the Slayer has given voice to his warrior kin, igniting a revolution within a people once bound by a thousand years of servitude.

Cego is released into a war-torn world where the lines between shadow and light are blurred. He must decide which path to follow: one of his brother's righteous rebellion or the one that leads to the family he's finally found.

Once famed knight, Murray Pearson, leads a group of Lyceum students on an adventure across Kiroth to follow the path of combat mastery. But Murray seeks something more on this long road. Redemption.

In this explosive conclusion to the Combat Codes Saga, the truth will be revealed and one final question must be answered as they step back into the Circle: 
What is the cost of losing the fight?  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on July 06, 2021

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. To my own bafflement, I finally finished reading a series for the first time this year. Yes, I’m shocked at this revelation myself. I used to be a binge reader, and I used to be a reader focused on finishing a series before moving on to some......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on November 30, 2024

3.5 Stars This was an easy and enjoyable conclusion to this action driven fantasy. I wish the characters were more memorable because I found them to be a touch flat. Still I have a soft spot for these close up combat stories and overall had an enjoyable time with it. As a conclusion, it was good, eve......more

Goodreads review by Arundeepak on July 14, 2021

4.5/5 Detailed action sequences, Steady pacing and some unpredictable twists at the end makes Blacklight Born the best entry in this series First of all huge thanks to the author for sending me an E-ARC of this book. It was one of my most anticipated book this year and it goes without saying that this......more

Goodreads review by Alexander on April 11, 2021

Writing the final installment of a trilogy is tough! I put an ample dose of pressure on myself to properly tie up character and narrative arcs while also setting the pace / action that readers loved in the previous two books. And I believe I succeeded. I feel this third installment is the best of th......more

Goodreads review by John on December 16, 2024

Blacklight Born is the third and final volume in Alexander Darwin’s Combat Codes trilogy, following up on his debut novel, The Combat Codes, and its sequel, Grievar’s Blood. The Combat Codes series is set in a post-apocalyptic universe where standard warfare has been superseded by one-on-one combat......more


Quotes

"As soon as someone throws a punch, the book shines. Darwin writes violence with the rhythm and surprise of a well-executed sonnet, wedding the smooth grace of choreography with the unflinching brutality of fists breaking bone. The fights are mesmerizing, layered like fascia, twitching and flexing and propelling the story toward a conclusion that both satisfies and opens the door to the next volume."—The New York Times on The Combat Codes

“With surprising depth and touching relationships, this debut packs a punch and sets up a fascinating foundation for the rest of the series. Great for fans of Will Wight.”—Library Journal (starred review) on The Combat Codes

“Darwin skillfully deploys his expertise in this impressive debut and series launch ... [He's] adept at making blow-by-blow descriptions of bouts vivid and engaging. This is a perfect setup for the next volume and will especially appeal to fans of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series."—Publishers Weekly on The Combat Codes

"This dark tale of martial arts and ancient Codes in a fallen world will captivate readers who crave action."—Kirkus on The Combat Codes

“A brutal and relentless science fantasy martial arts extravaganza, set in a world where the fate of nations rests on the perfect counterpunch or rear naked choke. The Combat Codes is that rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan.” —Fonda Lee, author of Jade City on The Combat Codes

"The Combat Codes by Alexander Darwin is a chimera blending Science Fiction and Fantasy to tell a vividly-realized tale both focused and sprawling. It’s a book about warriors written by a master of the martial arts, and the mastery shows. In its pages, expect to explore power, politics, and brutal violence, but I repeat myself."—Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons on The Combat Codes