Manifest Destiny

Wolfhounds, Book 5

By: John Van Stry

Narrated by: Kyf Brewer

The Tomb acknowledged Chase's lineage and declared him Emperor to the universe. But what good is being an Emperor if you don't have an Empire?

While the Wolfhounds have conquered, or perhaps liberated, a fair number of planets, the core worlds have not yet been touched. Furthermore, the crown jewel of them all, Cor Imperii, still stands under the control of Speaker Phillip K. Neill and the rest of the members of the coup that seized control of the empire over a decade ago.

But, Neill's days are numbered, whether he fully realizes it or not, as his dictatorship is slowly dismantled, one piece at a time, and he clings to whatever hopes he has left. While the road before Chase is still long and still fraught with peril and a good many dangers. However, for Chase and the Wolfhounds, the end is finally within view—now it's only a matter of time.

The challenges may be different, but they are by no means less than the ones he's faced previously. In fact, some of them he may find to be harder, now that he is no longer 'pretending' to be the prince, having proven to all his right to reign and having finally accepted the responsibilities that have now become his.

©2025 John Van Stry (P)2025 Podium Audio

action and intrigue

An excellent book and a fine continuation of the series the conflict is building and you can feel the tension as players on both side make move and counter moves. can't wait for.the next one.

Driving on to a conclusion

The is delightful continuation of Emperor Chase's restoration of his family's empire. The characters continue to develop in interesting ways as the story unfolds. It's good writing and a pleasure to read.
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dishonest

the speed at 1.0 is 20% slower than real time narration. this is done to make the book look longer in length making it seem a better value. hours of story vs cost of book. thats why it sounds normal to play this at 1.2 speed. great story. but how pathetic is this? also, why can't we see all the reviews? why are some reviews hidden?

Book 6 ASAP!!!

Really enjoyed this one, probably a little better than the last, and I’m hoping for book 6 soon!

Love the series

Great story with relatable characters. It’s fun to listen as the good guys win. Highly recommended.