Rise of the Ancient Gods: Publisher's Pack 2

Rise of the Ancient Gods, Books 3 & 4

By: Craig Robertson

Narrated by: Scott Aiello

Contains Books 3 and 4 of the Rise of the Ancient Gods series.

Torment of the Ancient Gods, Book 3:

In Jon Ryan's life, two billion years down his time stream, he's see many an odd thing. But mixing in the bizarro world of the Ancient Gods has burdened him to the brink with the crazy, the inexplicable, and the just plain wrong. But he remains true to his mission. He must stop the Cleinoid threat to his universe. An impossible appearing task to be certain.

Then Jon suffers an undeniably awkward setback. He is killed. Gáwar, the uber-powerful god of demons, smashes Jon to bits and then eats the little pieces. Bad day for Jon Ryan. Bad day for all our hopes. His friends struggle to go on, to defeat the Ancient Gods, but what seemed impossible before is now not even an acceptable pipe dream.

Despirate to find a capable team, Sapale reunites with Mirraya/Slapgren, the Deft master-witch. Along with Daleria and Tono, they undertake the dangerous and problematic task of locating the alternate timeline Jon Ryan, EJ. They suspect he is able to kill the Cleinoid gods and are anxious to learn his secrets. But EJ is as challenging to deal with as always. Any help he might supply always comes at a price that is difficult to justify.

Wrath of the Ancient Gods, Book 4:

Only Jon Ryan could make such a mess out of the afterlife. Almost a year into his battle against the Ancient Gods, Jon Ryan has little to show for his herculean efforts. The angry gods are surging viciously in our universe. No society can even slow their onslaught. In the Cleinoid universe, they've been stopped for reinforcing their brilliantly successful war in our home, but only just.

Jon and his crew must attack the single most powerful and evil force in the realm of the Ancient Gods.

The odds are astronomically against Jon. His enemies have never tasted defeat. His only advantage is the inconstant loyalty of a once-evil monster Cleinoid corrupted by Jon. And then, Jon decides to go to hell - literally. He will attempt to free from damnation the architect of Cleinoid evil, the master megalomaniac who might just be able to kill off his kin. But, if you plan is to go to hell and resurrect the worst guy who ever live, aren't you asking - begging - for disaster? Not if you're Jon Ryan, #fighterpilot.

©2019 Craig Robertson (P)2020 Podium Audio

Enjoying this immensely

Seems this universe has zero boundaries which leads to some truly incredible twists, turns and unexpected occurrences. Looking forward to the next one. I'm about to search and find out if it's available.

way goofier than the cover art implies

I feel like the cover art should have been a looney toons style. this book is just plain fun with a great delivery thanks to a great actor. the whole series is just plain fun. it's mostly pretty light hearted and the main character is a huge troll.

The adventures of Jon Ryan continues!

I have been reading SciFi, fantasy, and futurist stories for decades and there are very few series that I am addicted to; Craig Robertson’s Jon Ryan is one of them.
I was hooked since finishing the Forever series and have purchased every book as soon as they are released . Sometimes I think? “Ok, he’s going was off the rails now; he’s battling Ancient Gods billions of years after the Earth was destroyed, but I find that I can’t stop listening and when ion have finished, I am stuck desperately trying to find the release date of the next story. I have come to the realization that I am a Jon Ryan junkie.
The narration is excellent as always, He makes you feel as if Jon is an old friend keeping you company. Please stay with him!
I hope his adventures never end. Carry on with these great stories sir, if nothing else, you have my money guaranteed!!!

Rise of the Ancient Gods Publishers pack 2

I love the was this is written. The narrator does a great job of trying to give each character a unique voice. This helps your mind paint the story that is being presented. If you like SIFI I would tell you the listen to this series.

Decent continuation, weyuoth caviats

Decent store, but the constsnt confuse speak is going to lose me soon. I get it, John is witty and somewhat clever, but my god, does every conversation in the book between 2 characters have to be an endless string of one being confused by the other?

what a great continuation

picks up right where the first two left off keeps you laughing such a great series from such a great author.

A bargin in hell to kill the ancient gods, hum

This writer is one of the best. If you great writing good characters and sarcastic wit you will love all the books in this series. The narrator is easily one if the best you will listen to. Get this book and if the series. In the first book if you're not laughing in the first few minutes you have no sense of humor. The first book is the Galaxy on Fire.

Wow

Wow what did I just listen to? That was awesome. Where will Jon Ryan go next?

keeps you wanting more! Great narration!

After two billion years ya can't help but love some characters. The twists in fate and destiny will keep you on toes and laughing out your seat. Treat yourself, lifes too short to cheat yourself. priceless story.

One long argument

I've generally been enjoying this author's books. He's tried to take the best parts of Expiditionary Force and apply them to a new story with pretty good success. It took him a little bit to find that AI analog, but eventually got there and managed to make it his own.

However, I'm having a hard time getting through this book in particular. Every chapter has basically turned into some set of characters arguing, bashing and generally ripping into each other. At this point, the main character's "broodsmate" seems to have no other reason for existing in the series other than to be one of these source of negativety. Shes made more stabs toward the main character than any of his enemies could even dream. The antagonists are almost washed into the background since she and a few other characters seems to fit the role better.
And I get that the author was hoping this would come across as funny banter, just like a beer can AI insulting a monkey soldier. But I'm having a hard time hearing anything but constant bitching.