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The Tuloriad (Legacy of the Aldenata Series) MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, October 6, 2009

by John Ringo (Author), Tom Kratman (Author), Marc Vietor (Reader)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 569 ratings
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Of the once innumerable battle clans of the Posleen only a handful survive. And that on the sufferance of a group of despised Indowy and Himmit. Plucked from the maelstrom on Earth they are cast out into the eternal blackness of the stars with only a slightly insane Indowy and a computer virus to guide them.

What follows is a trail of tears and remembrance as the Posleen retrace the footsteps of their ancestors in a search for their homeworld. A search to determine if the Posleen possess the one thing no Human would give them credit for: A soul.

Returned to their beginnings, the question remains: Is there a new path for the Tular Posleen?

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    October 6, 2009
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    5.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1441806113
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1441806116
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (October 6, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1441806113
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1441806116
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 569 ratings

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    I'm a professional author of... Well, I used to say "science fiction." Then came There Will Be Dragons, which is sf with a distinct fantasy twist. Then came Ghost which is techno-thriller crossed with porn. Then came Princess of Wands, a Christian soccer mom battling demons through the power of God. Who knows what's next? Children's books? (I've actually got that one mapped out. You see, there's this girl who is raised by dolphins... You think I'm joking, don't you?)

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Ian Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and fun read with so much new information
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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REally interesting and having read all the previous books this was the first book to truly reveal many of the secrets. i was surprised to see the Aldenata portray so badly and as such a$$ holes in what they had done to all the races but especially the Posleen. This was a real twist on the story to hear how amazing they could have been.

It was a bit sad the way the authors chose the end the confrontation between the old and 'new' religions but certainly great action.

After the many ways the Posleen have been to see how Guano had developed into having a 'wife' and son was very bizarre and unsettling but based on their 'true' previous way before the Aldenata I guess it does make sense.

So like almost all John Ringos books I enjoyed it and was keep captivated, John does some great collaborations with Tom Kratman. Often John Ringo's books after about book 4 tend to go down in quality but the this series of the Posleen is one that truly has been amazing even if he has had others pop in to assist him in differnet books in the series.

I think this one is a fitting finish to the series in many ways but with the previous book and threat of the new enemy perhaps not, perhaps a new series now the Darhel have been brought under control with their secrets revealed (previous book)
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Ancient SF Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars A mixture of teenage novel and hard science fiction
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2009
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I liked this novel, I like most novels written by John Ringo and Tom Kratman. It was a good read but the things that kept bothering my were the thinly veiled standard characters that you would find in a juvenile Science Fiction novel of the last century. The spaceship with the female avatar that acts more like a bimbo than something very intelligent, powerful and part of a ship of the line, the teenager (even though he was an alien), the old battle weary commander that trying to lead his people to safety (Moses). The novel also had the feel that it was pushed out to quick. Still I like the book and recommend that people read it. It is a good John Ringo and Tom Kratman book but it is that I know what an excellent John Ringo and Tom Kratman book can be like and this is not it.
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Dr.Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars Religion, Mythology, Plot and Theme - not bias
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2009
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There's quite a bit of trash talk here about the inclusion of religion in The Tuloriad.

Is this a novel with religion as a theme and plot device?

Yes.

Is it therefore a novel with a religious bias, proselytizing and endorsing a particular religion?

No. At least, no more so than it is biased toward Greek Mythology because it uses the Illiad/Odyssey as a theme.

In prior "Legacy of Aldenata" (Posleen-verse) books, John Ringo and co-authors established that the Posleen were aggressive, ravenous and thoroughly unsympathetic. However, Ringo's Hell's Faire introduced us to Tulostenaloor, and Tom Kratman & Ringo's Yellow Eyes introduced Guanamarioch, and suddenly we find that Posleen may be smart and even sympathetic (poor Guano, he just wanted. Out. Of. That. Swamp!).

In the current book, Kratman and Ringo's major plot explores the redemption of Tulo and his clan following their defeat. In a trip reminiscent of The Odyssey (or even the Illiad, as implied by the title), the Sten clan are just trying to find home, that lost world that birthed the Posleen race. Or perhaps the trip recounts The Exodus and the search for a fabled paradise where the Posleen can live in peace and come to terms with their history.

Some decades later, when the human race learns of the Posleen Exodus, they are still recovering from near extinction and the accompanying social upheaval. Some argue that an expedition should be sent to follow and exterminate the Posleen once and for all; however, a missionary expedition is sent instead to determine whether the Posleen can be redeemed and incorporated into civilized society.

Starting from a point of view not unlike a "foxhole conversion" The Tuloriad explores the simultaneous role of faith in society and the obligation of leaders to look after the psychological and spiritual welfare of their followers. Sure, this means there is considerable discussion of religion in the book, but rather than a bias to *endorsing* religion, it explores the *civilizing* role of moral faith in society.

For those who, upon reading this book, are disturbed by the religious content, please, Please, PLEASE read the afterword. Like many Kratman and Ringo novels, the Afterword puts so much into perspective.

Enjoy the book, read with an open mind and consider this - who is more close-minded? The author that dares to incorporate religion in his plot? or the critic who refuses to consider it?
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the gunner
5.0 out of 5 stars Is this it for Chief Tulo?
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2010
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Chief Tulo and his flesh-eating Posleen invaders have suffered defeat at the hands of the humans of Earth. Now Tulo and the Posleen, scour the stars in search of a lost home world which offers their last hope of survival as a species. But the human victors are hot on their trail, preaching religious salvation and backing their ministry with the barrel of a gun.

John Ringo and Tom Kratman apparently like this Universe so much that they are unwilling to let it end, yet it is my understanding that it is ending,

Through most of the book, Ringo and Kratman offer two parallel narratives. As the desperate, helpless Posleen flee in search of home, the humans, fresh from rebuilding war-ravaged Earth, retrace the Posleen's path. Here's the irony: though the Posleen narrative is interesting and full of potential, the authors treat it frivolously, turning all their skill to the -standard human narrative.

Tuloriad (2009) is the sixth SF novel in the Legacy of the Aldenata series, following Eye of the Storm.

See Arthur w. Jordin's review for an excellent plot summary

it takes place after  Yellow Eyes (Posleen War)

By internal chronological order, this story is the first of the postwar tales. Yet, most of the characters mentioned above have appeared in previous novels.

I highly recommend this for Ringo and Kratman fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of xenopsychology, armed combat, and religious concepts. The first book in this series is  A Hymn Before Battle (Posleen War Series #1) .

I personally believe that Tom Kratman is one of the best up and coming authors around. He's not there, yet, but with practice I see a lot of potential. Ringo has probably peaked.

Gunner May, 2010
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Do Posleen have a soul?
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2019
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Another twist in the Posleen War. I thouroughly enjoyed reading it.
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Alan Gee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great continuation of an excellent series
Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2023
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Loved the way this book provided a new perspective on the continuation of the legacy of the aldenata. I'm a huge fan of the author and I've enjoyed every single book of this series. I highly recommend them as a great read.
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neil johan jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2014
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Ringo is best alone
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jad3703
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2017
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A good, fun read. Really like the Kindle format for ease of access / storage / carriage.
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Callum
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent member of the family
Reviewed in Germany on August 28, 2013
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Once again John and Tom deliver an excellent addition to the Aldenata Legacy series. Well worth the read. I just hope that there will be more of these...
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