Freedom's Fist (Freedom's Fire #4) by Bobby Adair

Freedom's Fist (Freedom's Fire #4) Reviews

• 
  Jim C

  Actual rating is 3.5 stars.
  
  This is the fourth book of a series and this series must be read in order. In this one humans take the fight to the aliens as we finally take the offensive.
  
  Once again there is a quality book in this series. This one was also a quick read as it is just over two hundred pages. I liked how this book delivered the progression of the overall story arc. It was time for this fight to go into the outer limits of space and not just in our galaxy. It was time to show the aliens that they have more than they bargained for in this war. Once again a book in this series is a serious book with very few moments of levity. This book is all about hope for humankind. While this book is a very enjoyable read it is not my favorite from this series. I can attribute this to the drama. The drama was somewhat lacking in this book even though we end up in two different action situations. I never really felt any tension in these situations. I get it. Our crew is operating at efficient levels as they have their act together. There are little mishaps in their action scenes but nothing that gave me pause to wonder if they would survive.
  
  I am really enjoying this series and I am really surprised it is not a more well known series. This book and series is more about humans than it is about the individuals. At the beginning it was about survival. Now the tide is turning and it is about hope and the outcome that we might win. I for one cannot wait to see if and how it happens.
• 
  Craig Dean

  As with all great sci-fi, you have to eventually leave the solar system to up the ante; and this is no different. Our protagonists take the fight to the supply chain as ancient tactics get applied convincingly to three dimensions.
  
  Of course, leaving the solar system allows the 3 book pointless sub plot of the forbidden fruit (aka paedophilic) to finally blossom, but hey, she’s 18 now, so it’s OK right? It’s so frustrating, but it’s not the only unnecessary flaw that leaks into the characterisations. The machismo is excessive but forgivable in a militaristic sci-fi, but jars when you note that all the women in the series are subservient as the Troggs. It would be a clever reflection, it the author meant it; but it comes off as hypocritical.
  
  This is a 5 star story with serious flaws; if you can let your imagination fill in the holes it remains enjoyably formulaic.
• 
  David Brabson

  What I have come to expect
  
  Bobby Adair came to my attention when I found Slow Burn book 1 in a dystopian box set. I immediately skipped the rest of the set to read books 2 and 3, then waited impatiently for each following book. The Freedoms Fire series has become no different. His characters have incredible depth and introspection and each is incredibly unique. Looking forward to the next book.
• 
  Chad

  4.5-Star
  
  I'm currently on a run getting through the fourth book in as many months of the Freedom's Fire series now. July was book four Freedom's Fist by Bobby Adair. This series continues to be a lot of fun for me. The story is engaging and they are such short listens, I can find time to slide them in almost any point of the month.
  
  Freedom's Fist did start off with some interesting twists. We introduce or progress with a couple of relationships that I either didn't see coming or wasn't sure we'd see actually happen.
  
  Beyond that, this continues to be a fast paced space opera tale with plenty of action to move things along!
  
  The pacing of this series has been very fast paced. I feel the names and vocabulary in general contribute to this. Not to mention the length of these books again. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't continue to mention the performance by Greg Tremblay on my audiobook version. I've gotten very comfortable with his narration by this point of the series.
  
  The world building continues to expand. I mean we are in a story set in the unknown expanses of the universe. Freedom's First takes us on the offensive though and the team sets out to take the fight to the Trogs and Greys. I'd categorize this book into the expanding the world but also those details as we start to understand a bit more about our enemies and how they operate in this read.
  
  Finally, the character development ramped up a bit in the fourth book. As I mentioned we have some relationships that get rolling early on in this book. One I wasn't sure whether it would ever happen even if it had been eluded to previously. But the other caught me completely off guard. Beyond that, I feel we've kind of settled into most of these characters at this point and we tend to know what to expect with them.
  
  This series continues to be a cozy little quick science fiction story I can easily squeeze into each month. The six book set has been a fantastic Audible purchase for me so far. It's truly exceeded my expectations when I picked it up earlier this year. At this point, I'm looking forward to checking out some more works from Bobby Adair in the future. I'm leaning towards either Dusty's Diary or Slow Burn depending on how large of a series I want to commit to. I'm sure both will be entertaining though!
  
  I don't have much to recommend on this series for readers. I mean if you've made it to book three of the series, then by all means keep going as book four gives us more of the same world, only expanding on some of the character relationships and the fight for humanities survival!
• 
  Julie Powell

  There are certainly many battles in this installment of the series. I have the omnibus edition so just wanted to say - well-written, fast-paced, humorous, dark, philosophical and loads of action.
  
  The characters make it a compelling read. I will say, however, that although the Trogs and especially the Grays are seen as cruel and will do anything for power, um, the same could be said of the human race. We only have to look at those in charge today to understand how ruthless they are.
  
  Great read. Highly recommended.
• 
  Damaged142

  I've got to say, this book is like night and day compared to the previous volumes in the series.
  
  It's a shame you have to get through 3 sub-par books before it improves.
  
  Much of the weak/unrealistic dialog which plagues the previous books are absent in think one, Dylan Kane (the main character) is actually somewhat likeable in this volume.
  
  Honestly ever since Blair has not been involved in the story I've been enjoying it alot more.
  
  Overall, it's your typical Mil Ops Sci-Fi
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  Ron Luycx

  The action continues!
  
  I really enjoyed this series and hope there are more coming. The action and characters roped me in. If you enjoy good sci-fi with plenty of combat action, you'll love it. I gave it five stars because it is a great story with believable characters, is well written, and had me staying up late to see what happens next. More please!
• 
  Oscar Torres

  Turd turnover
  
  Its a great and fun read. Maybe they can give the rusty turd some camo skin. An exterior algorithm skin that can project the image of a cruiser , destroyer, and mimick a friend or foe signal to really give them a fuck you and your trog mother too, weapon. Just saying
• 
  Shane

  Short, quick and too the point. The characters take the battle to the enemy and things stay interesting throughout.
  
  While this story has a clear beginning, middle and end it would be interesting to see this as an omnibus edition with each book being a part of the whole story in one book.
• 
  Todd Gutschow

  A really good book in a good series
  
  Freedom’s Fist was a real treat. While the other books were interesting and creative they were still a bit downbeat. This book marks the first time the story takes a more upbeat tone. Good sci-fi adventures.
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  Cindy B.

  Intriguing plot, interesting characters, and an entertaining narration — no cliffhangers. Like the author’s style though there’s some profanity and sexual stuff--use fast forward. A pleasant reading experience.
• 
  Jeff

  I read the first book in this series in early 2021, but was not compelled to continue the series. On a business trip in 2023 I grabbed the entire series and found it to be a good distraction from the grueling meetings.
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  Rachel

  Another win!
  
  I get through one and can not wait for another. Bobby has become one of my favorite authors very rapidly.
• 
  Nancy Phy

  Awesome
  
  This book is great if not greater than the first ones. I love the characters and the story. If you like space fantasy I recommend this series.
• 
  Todd Bennett

  Sci-fi shenanigans!!
  
  Read it, enjoy and look to the stars!! Are the Grey's full of egg yolk...what would it smell like splattered?
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  Anne

  Despite quite a few editorial errors, I really loved it and can't wait for the next!
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  Tim Littlejohn

  4 done
  
  The bookswere all well written. The people were great. If this is the end, then I'm not to happy leaving them in the middle of nowhere and not done.
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  Mark Baller

  Great story hope to see more 😎
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  Gerard

  I can say that at this stage I'm invested