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A Dragon at the Gate (The New Aeneid Cycle Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Michael G. Munz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
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Finalist: 2017 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards
Winner: 2017 Chapter of Excellence Gold Award

Artificial intelligence, aliens, and nanotech collide in this cyberpunk adventure...

Michael Flynn has lost time. An operative in the worldwide conspiracy known as the Agents of Aeneas, the last thing he remembers is the struggle to retake Paragon—the derelict alien spacecraft found crashed on the Moon. Yet that was three months ago. Now, as he wakes in a hospital back in the high-tech, urban strife of Northgate, his struggle begins anew.

The Agents of Aeneas have vanished.

His friends are either missing, in danger, or altered. Hired killers shadow his every move. And Jade, the mysterious, cyber-enhanced woman watching over him, will give no answers. Thrust into a blind search for the truth, Michael needs allies. Yet whom can he trust when once loyal friends may have turned against him?

Meanwhile, an intelligence thought trapped within Paragon has escaped to Northgate. Driven to fulfill the goals of the mysterious “Planners,” it, too, seeks allies. When it finds them, it will transform the face of Northgate, the world, and the entire human race.

The year 2051 draws to a close, and nothing will be the same.

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"Not a book to read before bed unless you aren't planning on going to sleep until sometime next week. Munz has a way of developing female characters that are believably badass and likable. I especially fell in love with the cybernetic implant technology. Damn it, now I want some glowing hair."
-Tiffany Pitts, author of Double Blind
"In a time where so many stories are re-hashed sequels and re-boots, Munz has created some truly spectacular science fiction. The entire series delivers what it promises, and so much more. Every time I believed I knew what came next, I found myself very pleasantly surprised."-JM Guillen, author of The Paean of Sundered Dreams

About the Author

An award-winning writer of speculative fiction, Michael G. Munz enjoys writing tales that combine the futuristic or fantastic with the modern world and human themes. His driving desire is to craft entertaining stories that give to others the same pleasure that other writers have given to him. Among his sci-fi influences are the writings of Dan Simmons, Frank Herbert, and Douglas Adams. Michael dwells in Seattle where he continues his quest to write the most entertaining novel known to humankind and find a really fantastic clam linguini. Find out more about Michael at his website, michaelgmunz.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JKJLD98
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Muse Press (August 17, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 653 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 478 pages
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An award-winning writer of speculative fiction, Michael G. Munz was born in Pennsylvania but moved to Washington State at the age of three. Unable to escape the state's gravity, he has spent most of his life there and studied writing at the University of Washington.

Michael developed his creative bug in college, writing and filming four exceedingly amateur films before setting his sights on becoming a novelist. Driving this goal is the desire to tell entertaining stories that give to others the same pleasure as other writers have given to him. He enjoys writing tales that combine the modern world with the futuristic or fantastic.

Michael has traveled to three continents and has an interest in Celtic and Classical mythology (and in taking creative liberties with same). Michael also possesses what some people might deem too much familiarity with a range of geek culture, though he prefers the term geek-bard: a jack of all geek-trades, but master of mostly none.

Michael dwells in Seattle, where he continues his quest to write the most entertaining novel known to humankind and find time to play all the video games.

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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and Surprising Conclusion to the Series
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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For the first 150 pages, the adventure from the first two books in the series continues. There are some surprises, but I saw the novel as a nice, well-done continuation. And for the record, I was worried about recalling the events of the first two, but I shouldn't have been. There are subtle reminders to jog your memory without seeming obtrusive or out of place.

Then, wow, this goes places I could never have imagined. Some of the mysteries and enigmas that drew me into the first two get resolved, but some of them turn into weirder, more exciting ideas. I don't want to give anything away, so I'll just say that it is packed full of page-turning goodness.

One of the things I love most about this series is how the futuristic technology seems so within reach of our current world and how terrifying the consequences of that technology is to certain characters. This book continues that trend and ups the ante even more right from the start.

If you liked the first two books in this series, you must check this one out. It will not disappoint. It has a bit of everything: suspense, mystery, sci-fi, and yes, even humor.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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D. Cary Begole
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good find
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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I have to confess a couple of things. First, I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Second, I didn't realize it was part of a trilogy when I started reading it.
And that didn't matter. Even without having the background info from the previous two books, I found it engaging. I bonded with the characters and was able to follow the story with no problem.
I have since gone back and bought the first two books. I'm looking forward to reading them and seeing what I missed in Dragon at the Gate.
I did also buy a copy of this book for my kindle. I want to support Mr Munz and hope he writes more books as good as this one.
I recommended this book, but do suggest you start with the first book, A Shadow in the Flames. It does help to read them in order.
Go. Get this book. You won't be disappointed. I wasn't.
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Cain S. Latrani
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever, fast paced, and brilliant.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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In a high tech, cyberpunk, somewhat dystopian future, the fate of the world will rest in the hands of a group of people completely ill suited to the job. Which is where the real fun begins.

Clever, fast paced, and full of memorable characters, A Dragon At The Gate doesn't wallow in the darker aspects of the world setting, focusing instead on the vibrant heroes, and villains. That is where the story really shines, with every character being well crafted, capable, and intelligent, despite being faced with a situation they are ill suited to deal with, or responsible for it.

Plot twists come fast, but never out of the blue, as Mr. Munz gracefully guides the narrative towards an intense finale, making this a must read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and cyberpunk alike. There's never a dull moment as Flynn and his comrades race between Earth and the Moon, and back again.

All around, a well written book, by an upcoming master of the genre.
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Camela Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars ... third book in The New Aeneid Cycle did not disappoint! Book two ended on a bit of a ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016
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The third book in The New Aeneid Cycle did not disappoint! Book two ended on a bit of a cliff hanger, and I was looking forward to seeing how the author navigated book three. I really enjoyed the newest featured character--Jade--muscle for hire with a bit of a conscience. Munz does a very good job of not only writing women but putting them in leadership roles and allowing them to shine on their own (which seems like an odd thing to say, but there are so many books out there that warrant calling this out). Munz is a very talented writer and I appreciated so many points where the description offered was beautifully done. I would recommend reading the books in order. And I seriously want to visit that plant themed nightclub (it sounds odd but trust me, it works).
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Tomandtish
5.0 out of 5 stars A great conclusion to an excellent trilogy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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A disclaimer: I was a beta and proof reader, and given an advance copy for an honest review.

Michael, Felix, Holes, and others are back as The New Aenid Cycle comes to a close. Munz continues to blend humor and sci-fi in a delightful mix that will keep you on your toes from start to finish. He does an excellent job with believable characters and motivations, and has built a world that FEELS real, which can hard for a sci-fi author to do.

No spoilers here. The conclusion caught me off guard, which is something I love. There are twists and turns, and surprises abound. And the end is perfect. Could there be more story? Sure, but it can also end here without feeling like anything is missing. It's a fitting end to the cycle, and I'm looking forward to his next work.
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Cody Uhlrich
5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Munz has done it again.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016
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A fitting ending to Michael G. Munz's Aeneid Cycle. In his usual writing style, he leads you by the nose so that you think you know the direction the story is going, only to put you on your head at the last minute. His little nerd tributes sprinkled throughout the story are lovely and wonderful tributes. The various perspectives give you an excellent overall view of the events unfolding, while giving insights into individual character's feelings and thoughts. Overall, this makes what would normally be a very straight and to the point story much more fleshed out exciting. Mr. Munz manages to capture even the most minute, but important detail to allow a powerful image to be formed within the reader's head to visualize the story. Overall I recommend this entire series, and the dynamic cast that goes with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hold onto your seat, the New Aeneid Cycle comes to an exciting conclusion!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016
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I've just finished reading "A Dragon at the Gate", the final book in the New Aeneid Cycle by Michael G. Munz. What a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy.

Munz's characters have become such friends of mine. They are excellently drawn and have become real people to me.

Action sequences go 100 miles an hour and I sometimes catch myself holding my breath, which at my age can be scary for those around me. " Uh, Gramma's stopped breathing again. Can someone please go check on her? "

This book, like all of Munz's writing, is truly enjoyable. I recommend the trilogy to anyone who enjoys science fiction.
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Jarrak
5.0 out of 5 stars A Threshold Too Far
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2017
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A Dragon At The Gate is the third and final novel in the The New Aeneid Cycle by Michael G. Munz. Michael Flynn the young "freelancer" has certainly got more than he bargained for as he deals with the politics and economics of a Corporation controlled world and city of Northgate in particular. His journey amongst other freelancers and the cybernetic reality of the business has led him into fights for his life, decisions which end in death for others and the ever complex association with the clandestine Agents of Aeneas. Returning from the moon and all the revelations that brought with it did not provide a respite, a battle is being fought not only between the various Corporations for control of the technology found in the crashed and buried ship but also a new player is making its presences known, its first target is the Agents of Aeneas and then to achieve its goals anyone and everyone that stands in its way. As friends and comrades fall in the battle for humanity's future startling truths are brought into the light and yes there really is a dragon at the gate.
A Dragon at the Gate is an entertaining final chapter to the series, it took me longer to get around to reading the novel thanks to other literatury commitments but I was soon back upto speed and I was amazed when after one particular plot unfolded I glanced at the percentage read and found I was only half way through. I got a real buzz of expectation knowing that Michael would no doubt have raised the stakes and narrative to greater heights and I wasn't disappointed. This novel probably strays more into pure scifi then the cyber/dystopian future when compared to the first two novels but that's more of a payoff, there is plenty here for a reader who prizes that narrative and the bar is raised for fans of the more alien themed scifi. It really is a very well written novel and satisfying conclusion but I have to admit the epilogue had me frowning, not in bad way just an itch I couldn't scratch.
I can highly recommend the novel and by extension The New Aeneid Cycle trilogy.
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