World peace can be deadly.Humans discover alien technology and start colonizing worlds outside the solar system. Genetic modification produces miracles. Science advances the human condition. And, for the first time in history, the nations of the world have achieved real peace with each other.But only the elite truly benefit from all the advancements. Most people are still trapped on an Earth … are still trapped on an Earth ruined by chemical pollution, nuclear accidents, and chaotic weather changes. Rebellious “genies”–genetically engineered servants–cause more harm than good. And global corporations have stripped the idea of nations and freedom of any real meaning.
Sergeant Jack Rimes is no stranger to intrigue. The U.S. Army Special Forces operator lives in a time where every nation on Earth is at peace… but there are plenty of secrets to go around. As corporate greed threatens humanity, genetically engineered humans are making international mayhem of their own.
After his unplanned reassignment to the Intelligence Bureau, Jack is tasked with tracking down a rogue agent implicated in a political assassination. As he and his new partner, an old flame, search the globe for answers, the truth shakes him to his core. The powers-that-be may not be very interested in keeping humanity alive…
Momentary Stasis is the first book in a provocative series of grimdark military sci-fi novels full of intrigue, horror, and action that unflinchingly explores the impact of technology and unbridled greed on humanity. If you like gritty, flawed protagonists, tech-heavy thrillers, and incredible new worlds, then you’ll love the first installment from PR Adams’ provocative new series.
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Action packed futuristic military drama, great characters with lots of twists.
Interesting for a free book, I wouldn’t pay money for it though
An excellent first book from a new author. I found “Momentary Stasis” to be one of the better military sci-fi books I’ve read in recent years. As a former member of the US military, I found the protagonist, Jack Rimes, to be very human and relatable. P R Adams has done an great job extrapolating out technologies and economies to the near future, and has created a very believable world. Nothing is black and white, and there are no cardboard cutout villains.
I also found the book to be apolitical. A lot of the military sci-fi written lately comes across with a very right-wing agenda (I’m looking at you, Baen Books!), this setting does not.
I immediately bought the next two stories based on the quality of this first book, and have started “Transition of Order”
It starts slow but picks up
okay read
A great book, did a very good job of keeping my interest – I love the hero.
Mr Adams is excellent in his depiction of combat and the characters are interesting. His craft is getting better and better. This series is worth reading and paying for.
Great story, a must read, you won’t regret spending the time.
Great read! Almost finished with it, going to be sad when it’s done
Nothing great. Wish that there was a little more world building that took place.
Unpredictable primary plotline, but very predictable subplot was disappointing. What happens too Jack in the next book in the series? Hopefully he gets some off-world time.
Too hard to get into.
An entertaining near future hard science fiction ride.
Difficult to follow. The author had a good story in there somewhere, but there were so many short-codes – for example, everyone knows what ‘FBI’ stands for – that the story was an alphabet soup. (I kept asking myself, what in the heck is he referring to?) The story line just dropped off and restarted elsewhere, making continuity a challenge.
more wooden characters, dialogue, plot
did not get past 25%
Great book with good story line and great characters. Really enjoyed the plot twizts.
This was a really good story. I thought it was a different type of story, I did not think that I would like a story like this but I did, I could not read it fast enough.
Cross-stories lead to some confusion, story line not engaging to me.
Spending over 30 years in the Lawton/Ft Sill,OK area I was pleasantly surprised to have this location come up in the book. It’s not a very heavily populated area but I lived a good life there. I was a little disappointed that their wasn’t more detail about the area but then it kinda made me realize that the whole story did tend to jump around a bit and never let me get my teeth in to it. It was entertaining but not up there with what I am used to reading. I don’t want to say not to read this author but I don’t think I will be reading anything else from him. It just wasn’t satisfying enough.
Engrossing portrait of an all-too-plausible future, with lots of action. Definitely an enjoyable read.