Retribution. Also known as “payback,” or a more dated word: “vengeance.” Arnaldo Soto has taken Emilio and intends to use him as bait to trap Gemma. It’s an effective strategy, because Gemma will do anything—anything—to save the young boy. The woman known as Gemma Keyes is gone, her molecular structure destroyed and reassembled as . . . something else. In Gemma’s stead emerges a fierce weapon: … emerges a fierce weapon: part woman, part nanotechnology, her cellular composition conjoined with the nanocloud, indissoluble and formidable.
She and the nanomites are now more than a match for her enemies—but Gemma has promised God that she will not strive to exact retribution on Arnaldo Soto for taking Emilio. The nanomites have made no such promise.
The conclusion to the Nanostealth series will blow your mind.
Nanostealth
Book 1: Stealthy Steps
Book 2: Stealth Power
Book 3: Stealth Retribution
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WOW
(3.5 / 5)
Again picking up where the previous book left off, right there in the cave where the nanomites and Gemma became Super-Gemma, she and her friends hatch a plan to start thwarting the evil military general who has been after the nanomites’ creator and, due to the mites infesting Gemma, after her too. Gemma is about to have more on her hands than escaping General Cushing, though, as a young friend of hers is in danger, and her own twin sister is in town to muck things up as well.
I enjoyed this book through most of it. I really liked the way the storyline with Cushing played out, taking Super-Gemma from Albuquerque to the White House and back. By the end of this book, I could easily compare it to a comic book super hero origin story. If my review and rating were based just on the resolution regarding Dr. Bickel and Cushing, I would have given it 4 stars, maybe more. However, things got really weird on the theology side of the story, and I felt very strange about the whole thing by the end.
I thought it a little odd at the end of Stealth Power, when Gemma basically became a Christian, and then the nanomites felt the presence of Jesus inside her. But I let it go, accepted it as the fiction that it is, and moved on. But by the 2nd half or so of this book, the nanomites are receiving instructions from Jesus. Surrendering their will to Jesus. And…being forgiven by Jesus? It took a lot more suspension of disbelief than I prefer to swallow all of that. Add to that the fact that the associate pastor who was once my favorite character had become simply a vehicle for faith-professing in the book, and even as a Christian, I felt very Bible-thumped (I don’t know if that works in this context, but I’m sure it’s clear what I mean). And in the end, I have no idea what the real purpose of Gemma’s twin, Genie, was in this book, other than to be another convert for Zander’s cause.
The first book was mostly in 1st-person from Gemma’s point of view, with a little 3rd-person if the author wanted to show things happening with other characters. This was explained in the fact that Gemma was keeping a journal of everything happened after she became invisible. However, the journal aspect was sort of abandoned in book 2, and by this point, it’s more like half-1st person, half-3rd person. Which is strange and confusing. The writing style as a whole still put me off a bit, especially in the 1st-person parts. It’s incredibly casual and conversational. In the end, I think the author’s style isn’t really for me, but the story about the nanomites, the invisibility, and Gemma escaping the bad guy is unique and interesting! I only wish there hadn’t been so much else to bog it down.
The series continues on for one more book (at this time), which from the synopsis is clear is a divergent from the main story arc in the first three. I plan to read it soon, because I did come this far. At this point, I would still recommend the series to fans of Christian mysteries & thrillers and lovers of this type of sci-fi, especially since I think many others wouldn’t be so bothered by the things that bothered me. Some other reviews do mention being put off by the nanomites’ seeming religious experience, but also express that the story outside of that is good.
I loved this series. Action, suspense, romance in a good plot without all the sex and bad language. Excellent.
This story was so astonishing, unpredictable, and action-packed that I COULD NOT put it down! I was completely speechless several times when the action twisted utterly beyond what I anticipated or could have even imagined! This is my absolute favorite of all the books in this series.
Gemma undergoes complete transformation in so many ways, as well as the nanomites inhabiting her. That was one of the biggest surprises (which I won’t spoil). The “sixth” group enters—the HIGHEST of ALL!! I never in my wildest expectations imagined that—but I loved it. The sixth group is the most powerful and potent, changing everyone’s lives in DRASTIC ways.
I adored Abe’s unwavering faith and confident intercession no matter how impossible the situations. I admired Zander’s persistence in believing God would overcome ALL obstacles, and I was so impressed that he never, ever let go of his faith no matter what. I loved Emilio and all of his genuine boyish moods and unexpected reactions—especially his bravery when faced with eminent death. And Gemma—wow! The exploits she went through blew my mind! It was especially powerful to see how the Scripture and truth of God’s Word was woven so deeply and vividly in every aspect of the characters’ lives. Even Jake was used by Jesus in the sweetest way. (Imagine that!)
The mind-gripping action, unveiling of the hidden secrets and how everything was connected, and all the unforeseeable situations was astonishing and absolutely impressive! I can’t wait to read the conclusion of the series!!
Christian Science Fiction: Absolutely entertaining and action-packed. You will love the “nannomites.”
Amazing!! Loved the whole series!!
Book 1 and this Book 3 of the series was my favorite. Vikki did a great job of combining faith,
Christianity and SciFi
I received the first book free from Bookbub. So thankful that I didn’t overlook it! I receive so many free books from Bookbub that I rarely follow up on a series since I have hundreds more loaded on my Kindle. This was the proverbial ” I couldn’t put it down”. Within seconds of finishing the first I was on Amazon to buy then next two. I was very disheartened to finish the third and have no more. So much so that I immediately emailed the author to request more! There was a hint of more coming from her, though she stated there were four books ahead of it. I am waiting on the edge of my seat, I cannot wait to continue this series! There is something for just about every facet of my interests…Sci-Fi, thriller, drama, adventure, action. Factual science based sci-fi is awesome! Also spiritual truth that brings to life repentance, and witnessing. I couldn’t recommend any higher!