The opposite of life isn’t death; it’s something far worse.In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, … probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez’s contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
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This is a fun read. No space fighting but a well told story with a twist at the end. Good writing skills and a plot that keeps you on target, well, at least until the end.
Gripping story
Interesting concepts of what life might be like living in space. A little slow at times, but a good development of characters.
I read the three of the books in this box package, all were aligned in the action and the main characters was good in each. I did enjoy all three
I’m looking forward to the next one
The characters were relentless. The final outcome seemed unavoidable. Haunting.
Good read
I just couldn’t get into it.
Didn’t want to put it down, at the same time, I couldn’t “watch” – cool.
What can I say that won’t be a SPOILER? This first book of the trilogy took me more than a day to read and is PG13.
“The continuum, our collective consciousness is the universe’s overdue reaction to life.”
I’m a great admirer of Allen Kuzara’s writing, both in science fiction and dystopian/post apocalyptic genres.
This installment finely written, with a great detailed world building. A high tech perfectly described. The momentum climb is deliciously unnerving, yet for every revelation and discovery we find another mystery. There are hard decisions to make, the pull of past missions or the family, old resentments must be cast aside and unite for their own survival in the newly constructed and advanced spaceship. As the pace quickened, as the end game drew near, I found myself trying to resist it. What I discovered was both compelling and terrifying at the same time. A wonderful first book of future technology, a space based society living in space stations, the corporate-government rivalry, and a rescue mission surrounded by a mysterious phenomenon. An excellent, captivating first installment. A series definitely worth reading!
Great book, truly enjoyed this.
First book in a trilogy, not a fully self contained story. It was well done. Probably more oriented to a younger reader. Greg C.
I loved the writing, I loved the character building, but I didn’t care for the ending. I am not sure I will get the second book due to the way this one ended. It mostly completes a story, but the ending came way too soon in the book for characters that I would like to have continued the story with.
Super creepy premise of a hive consciousness that infects people sort of like a disease. I liked the future they were living in, other than that.
Good sci fi read
Wow! What a unique plot and concept!
It’s rather short and predictable.
Just o.k.
I liked it. It was original and thoughtfully done.