They think we’re beaten. They’re so wrong.I am Captain Taylor Ray. Still reeling from the revelations of the Hedalt threat, my new ally –Commander Sarah Sonner – and I must pull off a daring heist to steal a vital piece of black-market tech from a heavily-guarded Way Station. Without it we have no hope of putting the contingency fleet together and no hope of fighting back against the Hedalt.With … back against the Hedalt.
With a single ship, out-gunned and outmatched, Sonner and I must rely on our wits and unique abilities to outsmart the enemy and recover the tech. But between us and our prize are brutal racketeers, interstellar pirates with no qualms about murdering those who get in their way.
And to cap it all, Provost Adra is on our trail, tracking our ship through the threads of the Fabric in her formidable War Frigate, determined to stop us at all costs.
If we fail, we lose everything. And this time there are no second chances.
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The Way Station Gambit is the second book in G.J.Ogden’s Contingency War series. This book follows Captain Taylor Ray and Commander Sarah Sonner as they try to get to another Contingency Base. The book also follows Provost Adra and Adjutant Lux as they try to track down Taylor and Sonner.
I am glad to see Adra being given a much bigger part in this book. In the previous one she hardly appeared. She is a force to be reckoned with and most of her scenes were filled with tension. I adore her cruelty and cunning.
This book does give readers an answer to why the Hedalt wanted Earth to begin with. It does make them into a little less of a force of evil that does evil for evil’s sake. Though the structure of the Hedalt Empire rewards cruelty over loyalty. At least from what we have seen thus far.
A character from the first book sort of returns in this one. They were one of my favorites and I am glad to be able to see them again. Even if it’s not really them.
I would recommend this book to those who have read the previous book and are science fiction fans.
The Way Station Gambit
Starts right off , straight into the action. An Excellent continuation of both , the story and characters . Really enjoying this series .
Fun, action-filled addition to the series. Captain Taylor Ray and Commander Sarah Sonner are up against an entire empire, but they might just have some surprises up their sleeves. The stakes couldn’t be any higher. Fun space opera that focuses more of the characters and story than the science. Entertaining read with a good use of humor.
This book offers insight and history into the Hedalt and their motivations as well as a bit more information about the Fabric. Further character development for Ray as he continues to adjust to his new reality.
The books in this series build on each other and this book is a HUGE spoiler for the plot twists in Book 1. If you haven’t read The Contingency yet, buy it now, enjoy a great read, and come back for this one. While the books are part of a larger story, each does contain a full story arc.
This author writes some wonderful stories. I am hooked on this series and am hoping for more! I love the action and the characters, Captain Ray and Commander Sonner. I love this series.
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“Revenge was an ugly human emotion.”
I liked this premise better than Contingency #1. It has stimulating concepts, it’s exciting and fast paced, and edge of seat moments. There’s a powerful alien villain, the Provost, intelligent, shrewd and cruel. The “Fabric” is a fantastic way to travel for Taylor the captain, one of the “stimulants”. The humour and witty dialogue is a welcome after going through gruesome and frightening experiences, chases, trying to be one step ahead. A balanced mix of interstellar intrigue, and epic fleet action…with all the hard- and software details and tactical proficiency well described. It has been nerve wrecking and exciting! Ogden weaves a tale that is more than possible as we expand into the vastness beyond the cradle of humanity. Looking forward to reading Rise of Nimrod Fleet #3!