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The Last of the First

Halfhero, Book 3

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The Last of the First

By: Ian W. Sainsbury
Narrated by: Jonathan McGarrity
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The conclusion of the Amazon and Audible best-selling Halfhero series.

When The Deterrent comes out of hiding and kidnaps the titans, it triggers the biggest manhunt in history. On one side, the military might of the United States and Air Commodore Fiona Bardock, Britain’s most talented investigator. On the other, three halfheroes, one human and a puddle of slime.

Daniel Harbin hopes to get through this alive and track down the children he never knew existed. What no one realises is they’re about to confront the greatest danger of all.

©2018 Ian Sainsbury (P)2018 Audible, Ltd
Fantasy Fiction Genetic Engineering Genre Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Science Fiction Genetics

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Perfect Conclusion

I loved the whole series, and this one especially.
But the very last two lines make it beyond amazing.

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This is a suitable finale to a wonderful trilogy

Half Hero's is one of the best and quirkiest series I've encountered so far. Clever, funny, beautifully written, and read.

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Very satisfying feel good ending

Very satisfying feel good ending. I felt mixed about the middle books of this series but this final book brings everything together brilliantly

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It was alright

A little predictable but still a tidy conclusion to the series.

I really enjoyed all three books and you will too. the only thing I can't make sense of is the inexplicable timing of the old man's decision to leave his cave and meddle with things

Whatever the answer though happy listening

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Great Story - Brilliant

Fast paced and great story. Some of the twists and turns I guessed and some caught me by surprise, which is the mark of good story telling. I listened to the whole thing in a day, and I wasn’t disappointed.

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Beautiful storytelling at it's finest.

I've just finished this series and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed them. Kept me gripped from page one, book one. I just couldn't stop listening! The true sign of a great author.
The incredible narration just added to the wonderful storytelling.
I'm so glad I stumbled across them and can't wait to get into the rest of Ian W Sainsbury's books. Thankyou.

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A good ending to the series

Really enjoyable ending to the series, listened to it in 2 days and thoroughly enjoyed it all

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Enjoyable superhero romp

Not the best of endings to the trilogy which started with such promise - but endings have always been difficult, both in terms of originality and satisfaction.

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Utterly incredible

As ever Ian W Sainsbury delivers an incredible finale to the trilogy half heroes books. If only what happens in the latter stages of the book was a reality.
This has been one of my favourite series of books of all time and I recommend it highly. Superbly written, wonderful characters and a glorious read.

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great continuation

The story had me guessing to how it would end and it didn't disappoint me.

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