Forbidden Refuge, the third novel in the Peregrine Outpost series, is a post-apocalyptic, colonization adventure with astounding worlds, unimaginable creatures, and characters you will not soon forget. If you like relentless danger and surprising twists, you'll love this series.
Ember, Seven, and their eclectic team are running out of time. Desperate to secure a suitable terraformed planet for the last 12,000 people on Earth, the team’s options are dwindling.
Long before civilization collapsed, humans sent legions of worker bots to terraform fourteen exoplanets. On each world, an artificial intelligence named Ethos coordinates the intricate terraforming process. With Earth now uninhabitable and humans nearly extinct, Ember, Seven, and the team discover a disturbing pattern as they explore these terraformed worlds—the Ethos of each world has abandoned its mission, with horrifying consequences.
Demoralized and weary, the team reaches the only remaining planet, bracing themselves for another nightmarish encounter. Instead, they find a seemingly ideal haven. However, amidst fantastical creatures and breathtaking vistas, the survivors become ensnared in a high-stakes struggle for the future of humanity.
This pulse-pounding third book in the epic Peregrine Outpost series explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of deceit, danger, and the unknown.
Long before civilization collapsed, humans sent legions of worker bots to terraform fourteen exoplanets. On each world, an artificial intelligence named Ethos coordinates the intricate terraforming process. With Earth now uninhabitable and humans nearly extinct, Ember, Seven, and the team discover a disturbing pattern as they explore these terraformed worlds—the Ethos of each world has abandoned its mission, with horrifying consequences.
Demoralized and weary, the team reaches the only remaining planet, bracing themselves for another nightmarish encounter. Instead, they find a seemingly ideal haven. However, amidst fantastical creatures and breathtaking vistas, the survivors become ensnared in a high-stakes struggle for the future of humanity.
This pulse-pounding third book in the epic Peregrine Outpost series explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of deceit, danger, and the unknown.
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Here are a few of my favorite reviews of Forbidden Refuge:
"Smith's unmatched creativity shines through in this book with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With every chapter, I was left in awe as he introduced new elements that I hadn't considered before. The thrilling conclusion of Forbidden Refuge was nothing short of remarkable, leaving me wanting more."
- Love-Wags on Amazon
"Very immersive; love the continuing story."
- jjenkins5108 on Bookbub
"Absolutely brilliant addition to this great series. Ember and seven have to evaluate another planet for the human race survivors to make their new home. There are more fantastic new creatures and plenty of new obstacles to overcome. The story flows perfectly, seamlessly moving from one scene to another and there's a great cliffhanger at the end. Definitely recommend this book and the whole series."
- Ron on Goodreads
"Forbidden Refuge is a great read. Stan gets his team into situations and out of them nicely throughout the book and series."
- James Mincey on Goodreads
"This book is gripping and well constructed. I have become quite attached to all the main protagonists and their particular, well described and well developed characteristics over the course of the series so far."
- Patrick on Goodreads