The Battle for Vast Dominion (Trophy Chase Trilogy) [Paperback]

George Bryan Polivka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008 | Series: Trophy Chase Trilogy

When The Legend of the Firefish, the first book in the Trophy Chase Trilogy was released in March of 2007, it immediately garnered great reviews and strong sales. Readers were then anxious for the second book in the trilogy, The Hand that Bears the Sword, released in July.

Now, in the eagerly awaited conclusion to the trilogy, author Bryan Polivka spins another compelling tale of pirates, monsters of the deep, and the battle between good and evil.

Packer Throme, determined to demonstrate that power comes only from above, leads his people in a war against the dreaded Drammune. The evil Hezzan of Drammun will kill without remorse for the secret of the Firefish...and so will dark forces lurking within Nearing Vast.

As army faces army, and navy faces navy, all are drawn inexorably to the source of the epic struggle... the feeding waters of the Firefish within the Achawuk Territory. One final surprise awaits Packer Throme there in the foreboding place where the struggle for the dominion of the world will be settled at last.

Book 3 in the Trophy Chase Trilogy

About this series:Readers of both fantasy and pirate fiction will love this seafaring series that takes place in the Kingdom of Nearing Vast, including exciting voyages aboard the majestic Trophy Chase as she sails the Vast Sea. Mortal danger, kingdoms at war, encounters with the monstrous Firefish, and true romance are all apart of the tale of the Trophy Chase Trilogy by Emmy Award–winning author, George Bryan Polivka.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736919589
• ISBN-13: 978-0736919586
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #885,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling high-seas adventure, March 13, 2008

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J. Sanders (St. Louis, MO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Battle for Vast Dominion (Trophy Chase Trilogy) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book, the third in the Trophy Chase trilogy. All three books, beginning with "The Legend of the Firefish", offer fun seafaring adventure with the bonus of a fantastical mysterious creature called the Firefish. I recommend all three books in the series for people who enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean films or the Master and Commander series of books by Patrick O'Brien.

And for a book marketed as "Christian fiction", that shouldn't scare anyone off. It doesn't offer cheap conversions of characters. Instead, theology is woven into the story in a thought-provoking way, illuminating the main characters instead of just trying to preach a message.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Ending to a Great Trilogy, November 2, 2010

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Steve Taylor (Only visiting this planet) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Battle for Vast Dominion (Trophy Chase Trilogy) (Paperback)

George Bryan Polivka could not have impressed me more. "The Battle for Vast Dominion" is a fantastic book. The writing is nothing short of phenomenal. The story is so indepth and unpredictable that I couldn't put it down. Not only were the characters deep and rich the ship itself, the Trophy Chase, became almost alive with it's own character. The story, plot and lessons are never contrived but each word has meaning and purpose. The pace is fast without losing the gravity of the settings - no lengthy discriptions here. This book will stay with me for years to come. The trilogy could not have ended better. I loved the epilogue at the end which allowed the reader to get a follow-up on all the characters.

If it hasn't sold millions of copies then it should. Maybe reader think this is just a fantasy novel but I say it's really not. Except for the Firefish it's not fantasy. It truly covers all genres... political thriller, murder mystery, thriller, war, historical period piece, high-sea adventure and even a little romance. I think there's something here for everyone.

Biblically it's solid. The question that runs through all three books is "when to pick up the sword and when to lay it down'. When do we fight or when do we submit to the point of allowing God to move in our lives? That's a tough one to answer and depending upon the reader you will most likely come up with your own answer. I think George did a good job of weaving the question into the story without it ever being forced. Many other topics are touched on too. True evangelism, evil in the church, power hunger, greed and many more. It never felt 'preachy' and the book flows as smoothly as the water in the Mayak-Aloh.

Do yourself a favor and buy all three books. You will not be disappointed. Don't allow the pathetic Product Description above fool you, this is a very powerful book. This trilogy will hold a prominent place on my shelf. My sons will read them and if time permits, there children.

1 Star = Pathetic
2 Stars = Fair
3 Stars = Good
4 Stars = Excellent
5 Stars = Life changing

5.0 out of 5 stars Great World Building, September 25, 2010

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Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Battle for Vast Dominion (Trophy Chase Trilogy) (Paperback)

I really need to stop jumping into series at their conclusion, or part way through. I've read Blaggard's Moon, the prequel to The Trophy Chase Trilogy, but haven't read the first and second novels that make up this masterfully written seafaring trilogy of Christian fiction. Still, George Bryan Polivka is a masterful world builder who interweaves biblical Christianity with ease into the world he has created, so I simply couldn't resist.

The Battle for Vast Dominion does provide a synopsis of the events in the trilogy to date in its opening pages, but that is no replacement for the rich cultural concepts (particularly relating to the Drammun) that cannot be fully understood in this title alone; I highly recommend you start with the first book - The Legend of the Firefish - before digging into this novel.

Despite flying blind in some areas, it was impossible for me to remain aloof from the characters Polivka casts for us (and to be entertained by their antics), and to be swept into the ongoing political intrigues at play in the kingdom of Nearing Vast and across the sea in Drammun. These characters who exist only on page and in the imagination are humble, doubting vessels who can only trust themselves into God's keeping time and again as He directs their steps through treacherous paths.

God's unerring sovereignty is skillfully woven throughout the pages of this book, skillfully illustrating His hand in all things to both the books' characters, and to readers as well. The concept of Christ's redeeming work, and of His spirit living in all regenerated believers also figures prominently in the storyline. I can't resist a story with great theological underpinnings; particularly one so well written.

Those who love a robust, epic tale of war, love, and trying times would be hard pressed to find an adventure story as unique and appealing as the one Polivka concludes with The Battle for Vast Dominion. It is well worth the read!