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The Spiral Path
After defecting from the Star Union eleven years ago, Starship Captain Lara Soto is now the leader of the free Chimerans. Her only regret is the intense young officer she left behind. When Terra's S.U.S. Interlace goes missing with her brother Rafael on board, she has to push aside the pain of her betrayal and team up with her old love once again. Commodore Mitch Yoshida has never stopped thinking about the woman who deserted him. He's also witnessed firsthand the Terran discrimination Lara foretold, from sequestering Chimerans on starships to enforcing indentured military service. With Rafael and the Interlace crew held prisoner, Lara and Mitch must travel to a whole new dimension to secure their release. Will they be able to resist their long-denied attraction and complete their rescue mission? 38,200 words
122 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2011
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July 10, 2011
I read this novella really fast. There was quite a bit of romance to it.
On the SFR spectrum this one is definitely over by the Romance.
The Spiral Path was unique because I've never read a story where the main plot hinged on dimensional phase shifting--the ability to travel from one dimension to another or, in this case, exist in both at once using wrist devices. The hero/heroine being from different dimensions was presented believably and well. The Romance was believable and hot in places. It was fast and had enough action, plus some spooky spots.
This story hits all the Romance highs.
Even though this wasn't a story I'll reread, I was glad I read it and I'll definitely read more by the author.
On the SFR spectrum this one is definitely over by the Romance.
The Spiral Path was unique because I've never read a story where the main plot hinged on dimensional phase shifting--the ability to travel from one dimension to another or, in this case, exist in both at once using wrist devices. The hero/heroine being from different dimensions was presented believably and well. The Romance was believable and hot in places. It was fast and had enough action, plus some spooky spots.
This story hits all the Romance highs.
Even though this wasn't a story I'll reread, I was glad I read it and I'll definitely read more by the author.
May 8, 2011
A fun and concise adventure that combines science fiction and romance. The ideas are cool and the sex is sweaty, so what more could you want? Check it out!
May 5, 2018
The idea of dimension hopping usually annoys me in scifi, but I actually liked the way it was done in this. Unfortunately I didn't like most other things.
Lara had potential to be excellent and very kick-ass character, but for some reason none of the characters really had any personalities. Lara had the most, but even she was a bit two-dimensional (see what I did there, eh?)
I can see the potential, but this really should have taken a lot more work to be an actual book. I would give a second shot to a proper scifi story about the political plotting that happened before this book, though.
Lara had potential to be excellent and very kick-ass character, but for some reason none of the characters really had any personalities. Lara had the most, but even she was a bit two-dimensional (see what I did there, eh?)
I can see the potential, but this really should have taken a lot more work to be an actual book. I would give a second shot to a proper scifi story about the political plotting that happened before this book, though.
March 29, 2011
Lisa Paitz Spindler has set The Spiral Path in a unique universe. Terra and Creed are located in different dimensions. The wormhole that opens up to connect the two is called the spiral path. Only children with one parent from Creed and one parent from Terra can stay in either dimension. Others must limit their time when they travel between the two.
Star Ship Captain Lara Soto is a Chimeran, a child of both Terra and Creed. Lara was part of the Terran Star Union until Terran tried to turn the Chimeran’s into a weapon against the Creed. When the Creed did the same she became the leader of the free Chimerans. Lara is drawn back into action with both Terra and Creed when her twin brother goes missing during a wormhole experiment. She must work with Star Union Commodore Mitch Yoshida, the man she left behind, to mount a rescue operation. Both must work to overcome the past and rebuild trust or they will fail.
The Spiral Path has romance, tension, conflict, a large cast of characters, and a very good story. Lisa Paitz Spindler does a great job of working in back-story and world building in a novella length story. I found myself wishing that she had chosen to make the story novel length. There is enough depth to support a novel. Maybe she will continue writing in this world. The foundation is certainly there.
Star Ship Captain Lara Soto is a Chimeran, a child of both Terra and Creed. Lara was part of the Terran Star Union until Terran tried to turn the Chimeran’s into a weapon against the Creed. When the Creed did the same she became the leader of the free Chimerans. Lara is drawn back into action with both Terra and Creed when her twin brother goes missing during a wormhole experiment. She must work with Star Union Commodore Mitch Yoshida, the man she left behind, to mount a rescue operation. Both must work to overcome the past and rebuild trust or they will fail.
The Spiral Path has romance, tension, conflict, a large cast of characters, and a very good story. Lisa Paitz Spindler does a great job of working in back-story and world building in a novella length story. I found myself wishing that she had chosen to make the story novel length. There is enough depth to support a novel. Maybe she will continue writing in this world. The foundation is certainly there.
March 28, 2011
Reviewed at: Library of Lights
Date reviewed: 27 Feb 2011
Review link: http://mykindaland.com/?p=167
The Spiral Path by Lisa Paitz Spindler is a science-fiction romance with fantastic background setting. The story was fast-paced and I had no difficulties in turning the pages. I do with there’s more passion in the story, though. I feel that there wasn’t enough romantic scenes in there. Perhaps there was, just that I couldn’t get enough.
I sincerely hope that there’s more books to read from this author. I like the way she develop her plot and storylines.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Date reviewed: 27 Feb 2011
Review link: http://mykindaland.com/?p=167
The Spiral Path by Lisa Paitz Spindler is a science-fiction romance with fantastic background setting. The story was fast-paced and I had no difficulties in turning the pages. I do with there’s more passion in the story, though. I feel that there wasn’t enough romantic scenes in there. Perhaps there was, just that I couldn’t get enough.
I sincerely hope that there’s more books to read from this author. I like the way she develop her plot and storylines.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
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April 3, 2011I liked the kindle sample well enough, although it definitely has some romance. Lisa is an Sfsignal blogger/podcaster. Shouldn't the cover have a shirtless man? I think it's a novellette, since the audiobook is 4 hours.
May 8, 2011
I found this book overly complicated and drawn out. I got as far as page 52 and gave up as I found I really didn't care what happened to any of the characters. The premiss of the story was good but the execution of the plot just didn't do it for me.
July 29, 2016
Didn't really work for me. I liked the setup. But the world building fell short for me (are the Havens planets? Space stations? If planets, are habitable planets common?). The wrist-syncs were too convenient. The main characters reconnected a bit too easily.
February 17, 2011
Read this novella as an ARC. Loved it. Fascinating science mingles with romance and a kick-ass heroine. A top-rate Science Fiction Romance!!
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