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Augmented
For six months, Martín Auriga has awaited execution in a maximum-security prison, refusing to give up his fellow conspirators in the attacks which rocked New Zaragosa. His associate, Dr. Noreen Vulpecula, is still at large and at the top of every most-wanted list in the world.
A tenacious detective named Harlow is tasked with bringing Vulpecula to justice before another attack takes place. But as his investigation uncovers treachery at every turn, endangering his family and throwing his life into freefall, Harlow’s mounting desperation to find Vulpecula drives him to consider the unthinkable—allying himself with Auriga and helping the convict to escape.
In this highly-anticipated sequel to Scavenged, award-winning author Scott Arbuckle blends paranoid intrigue and action-packed science-fiction into a twisting tale of loyalty and loss.
A tenacious detective named Harlow is tasked with bringing Vulpecula to justice before another attack takes place. But as his investigation uncovers treachery at every turn, endangering his family and throwing his life into freefall, Harlow’s mounting desperation to find Vulpecula drives him to consider the unthinkable—allying himself with Auriga and helping the convict to escape.
In this highly-anticipated sequel to Scavenged, award-winning author Scott Arbuckle blends paranoid intrigue and action-packed science-fiction into a twisting tale of loyalty and loss.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2023
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April 6, 2026
Augmented by Scott Arbuckle is a tense and thrilling science fiction sequel that blends high-stakes intrigue, action, and moral complexity. Following Martín Auriga and detective Harlow, the story delves into loyalty, betrayal, and the desperate choices made when the fate of a city hangs in the balance.
Arbuckle excels at building suspense and delivering unpredictable plot twists. The interplay between characters with conflicting motivations keeps the narrative gripping, while the futuristic setting and technological elements add depth and realism. The stakes feel immediate, the tension relentless, and the pacing expertly controlled to maintain reader engagement.
Fans of action-driven, character-focused science fiction will find Augmented a compelling continuation of the Scavenged universe, offering both adrenaline-fueled excitement and thought-provoking questions about loyalty, justice, and survival.
Arbuckle excels at building suspense and delivering unpredictable plot twists. The interplay between characters with conflicting motivations keeps the narrative gripping, while the futuristic setting and technological elements add depth and realism. The stakes feel immediate, the tension relentless, and the pacing expertly controlled to maintain reader engagement.
Fans of action-driven, character-focused science fiction will find Augmented a compelling continuation of the Scavenged universe, offering both adrenaline-fueled excitement and thought-provoking questions about loyalty, justice, and survival.
April 4, 2023
Dr Vulpecula, Auriga and the crew are back in Augmented, Scott Arbuckle’s sci-fi follow-up to Scavenged. The Earth’s still under the Greys’ control, but things are never quite what they seem.
The opening chapter’s fast-pace never lets up throughout the book. Arbuckle takes his ability to load in twists and turns to another level, producing a layered novel coupled with strong character development that kept me engaged all the way through.
Augmented’s a strong follow-up to Scavenged, and there’s clear indications it’s the second in what will be an eagerly anticipated, larger series of novels.
Although still strongly rooted in, and eminently suited to, the YA market, Augmented has the weight and feel of a novel with wider appeal. Strongly recommended.
Thanks to Scott Arbuckle for providing an advanced copy for review.
4/5 Stars
The opening chapter’s fast-pace never lets up throughout the book. Arbuckle takes his ability to load in twists and turns to another level, producing a layered novel coupled with strong character development that kept me engaged all the way through.
Augmented’s a strong follow-up to Scavenged, and there’s clear indications it’s the second in what will be an eagerly anticipated, larger series of novels.
Although still strongly rooted in, and eminently suited to, the YA market, Augmented has the weight and feel of a novel with wider appeal. Strongly recommended.
Thanks to Scott Arbuckle for providing an advanced copy for review.
4/5 Stars
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