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The Ascendant Wars #2
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The Ascendants’ wargame has begun...
Scott Carrick never counted on games within games. Nor would he have believed the sadistic lengths to which mankind’s inhuman overlords would go to for entertainment value.
As Scott and his crew battle in a cruel tournament for survival, Intelligence Chief Rylan Shaw and Combat Nurse Aila Okuma race to extract from the deranged Lilith her secrets before she’s executed.
Meanwhile, the Lucians and their allies prepare for their next campaign. There’s little room for mistakes, but Rylan and Aila soon discover a dangerous complacency in their ranks—and what it may cost them.
Book 2 of the explosive Ascendant Wars Military Sci-Fi series from USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. It's perfect for fans of The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, and Marko Kloos.
Scott Carrick never counted on games within games. Nor would he have believed the sadistic lengths to which mankind’s inhuman overlords would go to for entertainment value.
As Scott and his crew battle in a cruel tournament for survival, Intelligence Chief Rylan Shaw and Combat Nurse Aila Okuma race to extract from the deranged Lilith her secrets before she’s executed.
Meanwhile, the Lucians and their allies prepare for their next campaign. There’s little room for mistakes, but Rylan and Aila soon discover a dangerous complacency in their ranks—and what it may cost them.
Book 2 of the explosive Ascendant Wars Military Sci-Fi series from USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. It's perfect for fans of The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, and Marko Kloos.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2023
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April 17, 2023
This book was brilliant. It was more 'military sci-fi' than the first in the series, but I really enjoyed it even though I'm not a great fan of that side of sci-fi. I imagine that this one was compelling because the military parts were interspersed with other action, and I do like a lot of action!
Parts of it were quite twisty, which was also gripping. I also loved it because the characters are so great, believable, not always good or bad in behaviour, and very well written.
Also good for me was that I couldn't always tell what was going to come next, and I couldn't keep my nose out of this book!
I did think the authors very good in highlighting a particular problem in this book, but you have to read it to see!
I can't wait for the next in the series!
Parts of it were quite twisty, which was also gripping. I also loved it because the characters are so great, believable, not always good or bad in behaviour, and very well written.
Also good for me was that I couldn't always tell what was going to come next, and I couldn't keep my nose out of this book!
I did think the authors very good in highlighting a particular problem in this book, but you have to read it to see!
I can't wait for the next in the series!
May 11, 2023
Still great
Okay. I liked the first one and this one did not disappoint. The audio for this is good too.
If you like intelligently written, entertaining science fiction, not just pulp, this is for you.
I’m excited for the next book.
I recommend this series.
Okay. I liked the first one and this one did not disappoint. The audio for this is good too.
If you like intelligently written, entertaining science fiction, not just pulp, this is for you.
I’m excited for the next book.
I recommend this series.
May 22, 2023
Good reading
Very enjoyable if missing a certain something. This may be the number of characters or perhaps not being as fresh in my mind as I thought, but it does feel like some things need a little bit more clarity
Very enjoyable if missing a certain something. This may be the number of characters or perhaps not being as fresh in my mind as I thought, but it does feel like some things need a little bit more clarity
August 1, 2023
Exciting
Another exciting installment in The Ascendant Wars series. It just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to start the next one.
Another exciting installment in The Ascendant Wars series. It just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to start the next one.
November 9, 2023
Heart pounding Action
Best science fiction ever. Descriptions on point to make you believe you are floating with the ship. I can't wait to start the 3rd installment.
Best science fiction ever. Descriptions on point to make you believe you are floating with the ship. I can't wait to start the 3rd installment.
December 19, 2024
I think I’m giving up at 80%. Ray Porter is always fantastic, but I’ve had enough.
Be warned: there is torture, kidnapping, warfare
Be warned: there is torture, kidnapping, warfare
May 23, 2025
violence
Book 2 in the series and this one produces some disturbing images. Exploitation and threats of sexual violence makes this a difficult read.
Book 2 in the series and this one produces some disturbing images. Exploitation and threats of sexual violence makes this a difficult read.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews