Hunt of the Reaper: A military Scifi Epic (The Last Reaper Book 9) by J.N. Chaney & Scott Moon

Author:J.N. Chaney & Scott Moon [Chaney, J.N.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Variant Publications
Published: 2020-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

“I apologize for the rough ride, Captain,” Jelly said. “Taking evasive maneuvers in gravity and atmosphere entails certain limitations.”

Full recharged, my Archangel armor was tethered to a wall in the loading bay for safety reasons. It wasn’t as secure as a flight chair, but at least I was geared up and ready to go.

“I get it, Jelly. Do what you gotta do.” The ammunition boxes that fed my HDK Fury and the magazines I used for my HDK Dominator were full. I had wolfed down some ration bars and drank a half gallon of water.

Elise was ready, quietly waiting for whatever came next. The absence of Briggs and Path gave me a bad feeling.

“We’ve risen above the range of surface to air rockets,” Jelly advised. “There is, however, an Alon ship racing toward us from low orbit.”

“Noted,” I said. “Give me an update on Hannah and the rest of her foolhardy friends.”

“I’ve received no reports. It seems they are still searching for the ruins. The wilderness in question is densely forested, a triple canopy jungle that hasn’t been explored by the local populace,” Jelly said.

“Great. I hate jungle missions.”

Elise looked up at my declaration. “What’s wrong with jungle missions?”

“Everything,” I said.

“The Alon ship is closing on us rapidly and sending a message. Do you wish to respond? I believe it is Commander Peter Tobias, the man you fought when our enemies first entered the system,” Jelly said.

“I advise against communication, Reaper Cain,” X-37 said.

“What can a little harmless banter hurt?” I asked. “Jelly, put the arrogant jackwagon on the holo view.”

“Right away, Captain”

The man who appeared was tall and gaunt, with dark circles around his gray eyes that couldn’t hide the intensity of his gaze. I’d seen enough men like him to realize there was an iron strength in his almost skeletal physique. He was one of those individuals who was stronger than he looked and probably twice as mean.

“What the hell are you up to, Reaper? I knew I would find you in this fight, and now you’re running into the wilderness?”

“Why don’t we meet at the spaceport, and I’ll give you a shot at the title,” I said, not really believing he could fall for such an obvious misdirection.

“What title?”

“Never mind.” I stalled, hoping we could get enough of a lead to escape into the wilderness if we had to. “What I meant to say was go to hell. I hope you die.”

“Don’t run from me, Reaper. I’ll hunt you to the core of this planet if I have to!” Tobias shouted, distorting his voice through the radio.

“I need some options, Jelly. How much farther until we find Hannah and the others?” I asked.

“We are in the correct region, possibly as near to them as two or three kilometers. You could continue the rest of the way on foot,” Jelly said. “Maybe. If you are lucky. And nothing eats you. And you can navigate without sunlight.”

X-37 chimed in. “My analysis suggests that Commander Peter Tobias will pursue us—you

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