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Falling Earth: A Space Opera Series (The Circuit Saga Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Rhett C. Bruno (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
The time to return to Earth has come...

Cassius builds an android army under the control of ADIM in order to attack Tribune Benjar Vakari. While ADIM loves his creator unconditionally, he grows more independent by the day in his methods. Soon, he may be too powerful for anyone to stop.

Talon Rayne teams up with Sage Volus once more when Talon discovers that his daughter has been captured by the very Tribune Cassius Vale is after. Together, they have no choice but to ask for his help in saving her. 

Are they just another cog in his scheme for bringing down the Tribune, or is there a part of him left that cares about anything other than vengeance?  

Experience the stunning conclusion to The Circuit Saga, which the San Francisco Book Review called, "space opera that fans of Firefly and its ilk will appreciate."

Experience Rhett C Bruno's debut Space Opera Series in this fully revised and re-edited version. (Book 3 formerly titled Earth Fall)
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Praise for The Circuit: Executor Rising
“A hard-charging opener to a promising, if bloody, space-opera series.” ―Kirkus Reviews

"Space opera that fans of Firefly and its ilk will appreciate." ―San Francisco Book Review

About the Author

Rhett Bruno grew up in Hauppauge, New York, and studied at the Syracuse University School of Architecture where he graduated cum laude. He is the author of The Circuit trilogy. He lives in New York.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BGCW6ZZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aethon Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Circuit Saga
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Rhett C Bruno is the USA Today and Washington Post Bestselling & Nebula Award Nominated Author of 'The Circuit Saga', 'Children of Titan Series', 'Buried Goddess Saga', 'Vicarious', 'The Roach', and 'The Luna Missile Crisis' (Audible Originals); among other works.

He has been writing since before he can remember, scribbling down what he thought were epic stories when he was young to show to his friends and family. He is currently a full-time author and publisher living in Delaware with his wife, daughter, and dog Raven.

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  • JW Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent End to One of the Best Space Operas Around
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
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    A satisfying ending to one of the better space opera series I've read. Earthfall charts its own path in many ways, avoiding common space opera tropes and keeping most of its characters and themes in the more complex, gray areas. At heart, it is an exciting space opera that definitely succeeds in doing what it sets out to do.

    There are four POV characters: Cassius Vale, Sage Volus, Talon Rayne, and ADIM. Two are compelling while the other two are pretty average.

    The series has slowly revealed Cassius's endgame for the Circuit. He is definitely not a hero but in some ways is not really a villain either. Sage Volus also had an interesting character arc, one that travels far from where it started. Once a devout, and carefully controlled servant of the Tribunes, she is now free. Masterless, she struggles to find purpose. Her affection for Talon Rayne and anger toward Cassius give her two motivating forces but it isn't easy for someone whose faith and life's pursuit are demolished.

    The other two POV characters were not as interesting but played solid secondary roles. Talon Rayne is fixated on saving his daughter and making sure his friends survive the oncoming war. He's a little bit of a blue-collar hero stereotype, a good man living in bad times, working for bad people. ADIM, is a decent character but very familiar. He reminded me a lot of other AI robots, struggling to understand humanity and learn emotions.

    There is a lot of emoting from all the characters. There's plenty of yelling, growling, hissing, posturing, and crying. It worked most of the time but towards the end, the emotional displays were losing their effect. Not a huge problem but did take a little away for me.

    The first two novels are a bit more character driven, while the third is driven by events already in motion (thanks to Cassius). His master plan is only slightly inconvenienced by the actions of the other characters. So really, this book is about Cassius Vale's vision for humanity.

    Although it has some unique and heavy themes, the dialogue and plot events pretty straightforward and accessible. It reads like a YA novel, but I do not think it qualifies as one. None of the POV characters are young and none of the themes are YA.

    I recommend this book for space opera and general science fiction fans. The excitement, drama, and easy reading make it ideal for YA readers but there is plenty in it for those who like harder sci-fi as well.
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  • Kelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars A question of legacy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
    ‘Earthfall’ is the third and final novel of The Circuit trilogy by Rhett C. Bruno. These books must be read in order, and join together seamlessly to deliver a potent story. Because this review is for the final novel, it will contain vague spoilers for the previous books.

    ‘Earthfall’ opens with a reminder of what Talon’s daughter means to him. It’s hardly necessary as his entire journey has revolved around finding her. I enjoyed the quiet interlude. With eight months between books, I always appreciate a reminder of where we’re at and what we’re fighting for. This prologue does double duty, however. Buried in Talon’s memories are clues to the greater story here: the question of legacy.

    The prologue is also the last quiet moment in the entire book. This is the conclusion to an explosive story after all. A quick recap: Earth is uninhabitable, but still valuable. Buried beneath the surface is the element used to generate artificial gravity. Next to water and air, it’s the most valuable resource in the solar system. The Circuit is designed to share resources and relies on the cooperation of all factions. When one faction – the Tribunal – moves to take control, the uneasy alliance is shattered and the only way through is war.

    The story of this escalating conflict has been told through four points of view: Former Tribune, Cassius Vale and his creation, the android ADIM, a Ceresian miner, Talon Rayne, and ‘retired’ executor, Sage Volus.

    Our four heroes are finally in the same place at the same time, but they’re hardly united. The architect of the war is playing one against the other. Cassius Vale is one of those characters I’d like to despise, but can’t. Not truly and honestly. While his actions are reprehensible, his motivations inspire sympathy. His son’s death could be a wrong place, wrong time equation. But he was there, then, and all of Cassius’s hope for a better world died with him.

    Sage is still learning to fight for herself. Having been a tool for so long, she seems to need to give her loyalty to someone or something. In this final battle, she will learn the value of choice. Her character has come a long way since the beginning. I enjoyed watching her become her own person.

    Talon is dying. He is going to make his last hours count, however. Even while working to rescue his daughter, he will put the needs of the many before those of the few. In contrast with Cassius, Talon is a hero that is easy to like. He is compassionate. He is the man who will move mountains simply because he believes it is possible.

    ADIM continues to be the trilogy’s most fascinating character. In scanning other reviews, I noted a few comments to the effect these three stories might have worked better stitched together into a single volume. I disagree. I might be a rare bird, but I like the shorter length of these novels. The story is concise and well-paced. Bruno hasn’t given into the temptation to add multiple side quests that ultimately do little other than distract both the heroes and the reader. It’s ADIM’s journey that really plays well in the three volume format, however. The first book is his infancy. ADIM learns the rules of his existence. The second book is his adolescence. ADIM begins to develop wishes and desires. He asks, ‘Who am I?’ and his creator Cassius answers. In the third book, ADIM reaches adulthood. He begins to write his own destiny based on the lessons of his youth.

    I had developed a vague sense of unease regarding ADIM toward the end of the second book, ‘Progeny of Vale’. My concern is not unfounded and that’s all I’m going to say. ADIM’s journey here is not something I wish to spoil. Instead, I’ll refer you back to my comment toward the beginning of this review. The question of legacy. The Circuit trilogy is a story of politics, commerce and religion in a world where everyone’s survival depends upon the cooperation of others. But it also answers the question over and again of what sort of world we should leave for our children.

    Of all the characters in this trilogy, ADIMs arc is the most revolutionary and it’s his story that delivers the final answer makes this installment the most powerful yet.

    Reviewed for SFCrowsnest.org.uk
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  • Mike Nemeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars When humanity becomes a threat, it must die
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2017
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    In "Earthfall," author Rhett Bruno unveils the details of Cassius Vale's grand conspiracy to unseat the religious Tribunal and allow mankind again to innovate and reach for the stars. Vale's brilliant. He's also crazy and has nothing to lose. In the third and final installment of the Circuit trilogy, Vale engineers his own assassination to get the Ceresians to join his plan to attack and destroy earth. He blames the planet for his son's death. Earth has been rendered a wasteland, and the Tribunal's religion hinges on its ultimate revival. The plot is complex and requires multiple plays by Vale to work. He sends Sage and Rayne off to raide a Tribunal destroyer to rescue his daughter. Of course, nobody but Vale and his robot ADIM really know what's going on. Rayne figures it out but not before losing his good friend who is also dying from gravitum poisoning. The leader of the Ceres alliance sees a big win by plotting with Vale and his robot. But ADIM, the robot, starts to see problems with human beings for his Creator and decides to take matters into his own metal hands. Sage faces her own battles of conscience and discovers that Vale has been lying to her all along, or at least not telling her the whole truth. Through it all, the Tribunal doesn't stop and is on the verge of ending the threat posed by one of its own. Truly a remarkable series. I read it like it was one book. It's thought provoking and heavy on twists and turns. It explores questions that likely will become pertinent soon as artificial intelligence becomes more of a reality. And it discusses the darker side of loss and the certainty of death.
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  • Amazon Customer Alan Ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book shame about 260 pages
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020
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    A new author for me with interesting story lines a bit different to the norm(sf) I will read more of his work.
    What don't I like. I hate the need of authors to write books with 260 pages that alone stops me buying is this a kindle minimum?/guidance .now it's something I check out and have stopped reading some authors because of it
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  • S. Reid
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Saga Ending
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2020
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    A great relationship between Vale and Talon and i love how the characters have developed from the start and how the clean lines between the bad and good guys blurred.
    A fine example of why Bruno has been doing so well.
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