The Centaurus Legacy

Heck Thomas Adventures #0.5

by Tom Bielawski

"Tom Bielawski is a bright light in today's dark sea of new writers. His writing gives me hope for the next generation of dreamers. I highly recommend both him and his works." -NYT Bestselling author, Tracy Hickman.

The Centaurus Legacy is a fast paced, action driven, novella filled with intrigue and suspense. It is set in the universe of lauded 22nd Century lawman, Marshal Heck Thomas who suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law when a criminal mafia mastermind with connections to the government links him to a series of heinous crimes. With the Bureau of Investigation and the Commonwealth Fleet in pursuit Marshal Thomas must find a way to avoid capture by corrupt officials, clear his name, and prevent the dangerous Centaurus technology from tipping the balance of power forever.

This standalone novella acts as the introduction to a slew of Heck Thomas adventures to come.

Check out The Orion Deception, available now.
Watch for The Ares Vendetta, coming soon.

Genres: Amazon, Science Fiction, Fiction, Ebooks

123 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2011

About the author

Software developer, USMC veteran, veteran lawman, family man, and writer of books.

Reviews

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to the 22nd century in this futuristic novel that reads like a bit of a western. In 2190, Earth has run out of energy and looks to the galaxy to solve their problems. Of course when energy is found there, the rush is on and the new criminals, more like old style gangsters. want to take over and keep the profits. To combat them, we have the new type of cops, who are really more of a throw back of the old west. With Marshal's and deputies patrolling the galaxy. That is where the adventure begins and readers are going to find this story fascinating.

[Robert Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry, cannot recommend. Too cliche, to predictable, too thin of a plot, characters terribly unimaginative and unlikable. I wanted to like it. The premise seemed cool. Tons of untapped potential.

[Suzie Quint · Rating 1 out of 5]

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This could have used a good editor. And in just the first few pages, the author kept pounding the same points over and over. Yeah. I get it. Law enforcement. Warrant. Beat the other corrupt law enforcement agencies to the punch. Thanks. No thanks.

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[Michael Wood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Tongue in Cheek Space Opera

If you like a tongue in cheek writing style, not quite self-parody, you will probably like this story. If you don't, better to pass it by. I really enjoyed reading this tall tale from space and the old west. However I enjoy a parody from time to time. The infighting between different police forces is also rather funny.

[Fee Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Centaurus Legacy by Tom Bielawski is the prequel to the Heck Thomas Adventures. Heck Thomas finds himself hunted by a number of adversaries, whom either want him dead or forcibly needs his help.

There are several characters that didn't seem fleshed out enough, but the story was good and held my attention.

Purchased from Amazon.

[Myra Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again I have found a good book in this story. I found it hard to put it down until the end.

[Steve Bender · Rating 3 out of 5]

I re3ceived this book free from eBook discovery in exchange for an honest review. It was a fast-paced space opera, probably more suitable for YA. The plot was like a video game.

[Jim]

my first book I have read of Tom Bielawski. I do have two books ready to read and I will be able to comment on his style. I read this book in several readings so I thought it was a good read . I will do a better review.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unsophisticated writing. A classic space western with no surprises. The good Marshall is betrayed while trying to save his lady love, with whom he has intimacy issues. An unlikely ally saves the day. I loved it.

[Jewell Moreno · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first Kindle read. Very fast paced science fiction novel. Marshall finds himself on the wrong side of the law, when he is set up. Accused of destruction and murder, must rush to clear his name and save his girlfriend for powerful foes searching for control of a wormhole.

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good start up book but it didn't get me interested enough to keep going .

[Sharon Schafer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book. Not my typical read. I will try to read the second book in the series. I enjoyed this one but not enough to want to read it again in the future as I do with many books.