The Last Hour of Gann

by R. Lee Smith
The Last Hour of Gann cover
Good Books rating 3.33
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Technical
  • ID: 2559
  • Added: 2025-10-15
  • Updated: 2025-10-15
  • ISBN: 9781507565964
  • Published: 2018-09-11
  • Reviews: 3

Amber Bierce, desperate for a better life, takes her last chance on Earth's first colony-ship, only to awaken in wreckage on an unknown world. With no hope of rescue, she must navigate the dangers of this hostile planet. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Meoraq, a holy warrior with a divine mission. Meoraq, on the brink of losing his freedom to familial duties, finds himself drawn to Amber, whose strength and spirit challenge his beliefs and desires. Together, they must confront the darkness of their new world and the dawn that follows. R. Lee Smith weaves an epic tale of desire, darkness, and redemption in 'The Last Hour of Gann'. The novel explores themes of survival, divine intervention, and the complex relationship between two unlikely allies. With vivid world-building and compelling characters, this story promises an enthralling journey through a post-apocalyptic landscape and the human heart.

Reviews
Reddit - RomanceBooks · 2025-10-15
disappointing 2.00

The book was found bizarre and would have been better if it had a faster pace and less repetitive dialogue. The reviewer was disappointed overall.

The reviewer found the book to be quite bizarre, which is typical for R. Lee Smith's work. They felt that the story would have benefited from a faster pace and less repetitive banter. Despite these issues, they acknowledged that the book could have been their best read if these aspects were improved. Overall, they were disappointed with the final product.

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    It was a bizarre book (i mean its r. lee. smith)

    It would have been my best read ONLY IF picked up its speed, skipped the unnecessary repetitive banter.

    so disappointing and ...

Harlequin Junkie · 2013-11-17
epic 5.00

The book is described as an epic love story with epic characters in an epic world. It is highly praised for its depth and complexity.

The reviewer describes The Last Hour of Gann as an epic love story with epic characters set in an epic world. They are highly impressed by the depth and complexity of the story, which they believe will stay with readers long after they finish the book. The reviewer finds the world-building and character development to be exceptional, making it a standout read.

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    Does EPIC best describe The Last Hour of Gann? ABSOLUTELY!

    It is an Epic love story, with epic characters, in an epic world.

    One that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.

Dear Author · 2013-10-12
mixed 3.00

The story of Amber and Meoraq's quest and romance is engaging but feels formulaic. The ending leaves much to be desired.

The reviewer summarizes the book as a quest story where Amber and Meoraq fall in love, but they note that the plot feels quite formulaic. The ending is particularly unsatisfying, leaving the reviewer wanting more depth and resolution. Despite these criticisms, the journey of the characters is engaging and keeps the reader invested.

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    The short summary of this review is Amber and Meoraq go on a quest (only one of them really knows this), fall in love, bad things happen, and then the end.

    It was an interesting journey, but the ending left much to be desired.

    The plot felt a bit formulaic at times.

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