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A Galaxy Unknown #8
Return To Dakistee
The same archeological team who uncovered a secret underground bunker on Dakistee sixteen years earlier, when the planet was still named Mawcett, has discovered a new facility. They struggle for months to open the entrance, but the structure defies all their efforts. Finally admitting defeat, they send a message to Admiral Jenetta Carver, beseeching her to come help once again.
In Region Two, Admiral Jenetta Carver is besieged with mundane work. Although she would love to drop everything and head for Dakistee, she can't possibly get away. But she also can't ignore the possibilities of what treasures, or dangers, the facility might represent. Fortunately, the battleship Hephaestus is in port, and the ship's third watch commander is available for a special assignment.
Christa is far from thrilled with the prospect of giving up her seat on the bridge, even temporarily, but when an admiral says go, you go. It doesn't matter that the admiral is your sister. Christa expects to make a quick trip, with a speedy return to the Hephaestus, but as with Jenetta, assignments often tend to take unexpected side trips into unique and dangerous situations.
In Region Two, Admiral Jenetta Carver is besieged with mundane work. Although she would love to drop everything and head for Dakistee, she can't possibly get away. But she also can't ignore the possibilities of what treasures, or dangers, the facility might represent. Fortunately, the battleship Hephaestus is in port, and the ship's third watch commander is available for a special assignment.
Christa is far from thrilled with the prospect of giving up her seat on the bridge, even temporarily, but when an admiral says go, you go. It doesn't matter that the admiral is your sister. Christa expects to make a quick trip, with a speedy return to the Hephaestus, but as with Jenetta, assignments often tend to take unexpected side trips into unique and dangerous situations.
324 pages, ebook
First published December 13, 2011
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February 10, 2012
Since this is the eight book in the series, I'm not going to go on too long in the review about it.
This series has been surprising for me. For the life of me I can't say what it is that has captured my attention. I don't consider this "the best read ever" nor do I consider it special in anyway.
Yet... if that's true, then how is it that I've read more of this series in the past year, than any other series (followed at a distant second by Steven James, Bowers Files). I may have to revise my idea of how good this series is from just "okay and enjoyable, a nice light read." to something with a little bit stronger wording.
What you get:
Strong female character. This time we get Christa Carver, Janetta's Sister with very little involvment from Fleet Admiral Janetta Carver. she proceeds on her mission assignment in an orderly and efficient fashioned.
Janetta Carver is one of my favorite Female Heroines and now, her sister gets to be mentioned in the same breath. She's feminine, but not girly-girl, beautiful but...okay, she's beautiful in every way.. but we can overlook that flaw can't we? She handles each problem with her mind first, but when the time calls and the battle starts, she's diving in the trenches with the rest of us mortals and getting dirty and bloody right along side us.
I know, I gush. I can't help it. Fun read, better than the last two and I can't tell you what it's best part is, but something keeps getting my attention.
This series has been surprising for me. For the life of me I can't say what it is that has captured my attention. I don't consider this "the best read ever" nor do I consider it special in anyway.
Yet... if that's true, then how is it that I've read more of this series in the past year, than any other series (followed at a distant second by Steven James, Bowers Files). I may have to revise my idea of how good this series is from just "okay and enjoyable, a nice light read." to something with a little bit stronger wording.
What you get:
Strong female character. This time we get Christa Carver, Janetta's Sister with very little involvment from Fleet Admiral Janetta Carver. she proceeds on her mission assignment in an orderly and efficient fashioned.
Janetta Carver is one of my favorite Female Heroines and now, her sister gets to be mentioned in the same breath. She's feminine, but not girly-girl, beautiful but...okay, she's beautiful in every way.. but we can overlook that flaw can't we? She handles each problem with her mind first, but when the time calls and the battle starts, she's diving in the trenches with the rest of us mortals and getting dirty and bloody right along side us.
I know, I gush. I can't help it. Fun read, better than the last two and I can't tell you what it's best part is, but something keeps getting my attention.
January 10, 2020
I am so enjoying rereading the Galaxy Unknown series that I first read in 2011. The female protagonist, Jenetta Carver, a strong female space admiral, trying to manage two new regions with limited resources. She sends her sister, Christa, to a planet where archaeologist are digging through ruins of a civilization who died out 20,000 years ago. The book focus's primarily on Christa(an exact clone of Jenetta) in book 8 of the Galaxy Unknown series
June 13, 2019
RePrimand does it again.
I gave this Book 5 stars because this writer continues to take me on a fast paced journey through his universe and I look forward to many more light years travel across it.
Many thanks to T.D.
I gave this Book 5 stars because this writer continues to take me on a fast paced journey through his universe and I look forward to many more light years travel across it.
Many thanks to T.D.
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September 11, 20234/5 Stars
May 24, 2024
Exciting Hard syfy with marvelous characters
I absolutely love this series. I stayed up all night because i just had to finish the book and start the nect one
I absolutely love this series. I stayed up all night because i just had to finish the book and start the nect one
January 18, 2012
Superbly Done!
I strongly suggest you read the previous books in the series (A Galaxy Unknown, Valor At Vauzlee, The Clones of Mawcett, Trader Vyx, Milor!, Castle Vroman and Against All Odds) prior to reading this installment.
The plot thickens and now it's Christa's turn! What a great read this was. This installment was a phenomenal high adventure story full of plenty of twist and turns. Although, this installment didn't have as much action as the previous books, it was no less exciting.
The entertainment factor was so high, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was so entirely engrossed in the story; I was actually upset when the ending finally came. I felt like I wanted this story to go on and on, I am so glad the author decided to continue this series. In truth, I can't imagine not reading about the Carver sisters' exploits.
This author is so talented and he never fails to grab my attention and keep it. This story was so fabulous, I was glued to every page, especially the parts concerning the ancients, I felt like I was watching one of my favorite Stargate episodes (take your pick from the Stargate trio).
A side note, this vibrant and intriguing cover is the best of the entire series!
To those fellow dark urban fantasy readers, looking for a good SF but don't want to end up with space romance; I highly recommend this book to you, as the style of writing is similar to a urban fantasy read.
I highly recommend this book to fellow SF fans and also look forward to reading the next book in the series and also the AGU spin-off series Border Patrol, Citizen X due out in 2012.
I also recommend:
The Hour of Dust and Ashes (Charlie Madigan, Book 3)
Kissed by Darkness (Sunwalker Saga)
The Renfield Syndrome (Rhiannon's Law, Book Two)
The Shadow Reader (A Shadow Reader Novel)
Song of Scarabaeus
I strongly suggest you read the previous books in the series (A Galaxy Unknown, Valor At Vauzlee, The Clones of Mawcett, Trader Vyx, Milor!, Castle Vroman and Against All Odds) prior to reading this installment.
The plot thickens and now it's Christa's turn! What a great read this was. This installment was a phenomenal high adventure story full of plenty of twist and turns. Although, this installment didn't have as much action as the previous books, it was no less exciting.
The entertainment factor was so high, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was so entirely engrossed in the story; I was actually upset when the ending finally came. I felt like I wanted this story to go on and on, I am so glad the author decided to continue this series. In truth, I can't imagine not reading about the Carver sisters' exploits.
This author is so talented and he never fails to grab my attention and keep it. This story was so fabulous, I was glued to every page, especially the parts concerning the ancients, I felt like I was watching one of my favorite Stargate episodes (take your pick from the Stargate trio).
A side note, this vibrant and intriguing cover is the best of the entire series!
To those fellow dark urban fantasy readers, looking for a good SF but don't want to end up with space romance; I highly recommend this book to you, as the style of writing is similar to a urban fantasy read.
I highly recommend this book to fellow SF fans and also look forward to reading the next book in the series and also the AGU spin-off series Border Patrol, Citizen X due out in 2012.
I also recommend:
The Hour of Dust and Ashes (Charlie Madigan, Book 3)
Kissed by Darkness (Sunwalker Saga)
The Renfield Syndrome (Rhiannon's Law, Book Two)
The Shadow Reader (A Shadow Reader Novel)
Song of Scarabaeus
February 6, 2012
4.5 stars.
This is the first 'new' book in the Galaxy Unknown series from Deprima for quite a few years, yet there is little change in his writing style, while the story continued pretty much flawlessly. I think the major difference - apart from Jenetta herself not being the main character - is that most of the action happened planet-side as opposed to in space. Rather than complex space battles, the focus was more on discovery and diplomacy, yet approached with the 'Carver' attitude. The only difference in actual writing style I noticed is that the dialogue seemed a little less formal , with 'Ums' and 'Uhs' inserted.
I enjoyed this latest offering from Deprima, and will continue to look forward to reading more of Jenetta, Christa and Eliza.
This is the first 'new' book in the Galaxy Unknown series from Deprima for quite a few years, yet there is little change in his writing style, while the story continued pretty much flawlessly. I think the major difference - apart from Jenetta herself not being the main character - is that most of the action happened planet-side as opposed to in space. Rather than complex space battles, the focus was more on discovery and diplomacy, yet approached with the 'Carver' attitude. The only difference in actual writing style I noticed is that the dialogue seemed a little less formal , with 'Ums' and 'Uhs' inserted.
I enjoyed this latest offering from Deprima, and will continue to look forward to reading more of Jenetta, Christa and Eliza.
June 13, 2012
From a technical standpoint there were more problems with this book (Kindle edition on iPad). There were noticeably more typos, and long blocks of text that turned italic for no apparent reason.
From a story standpoint though, I loved it. I said in my comment to an earlier book that we needed to see more action with the clones, and this time we got it. I noticed too that it's now referring to "the Carver sisters" in the coming soon section. And I think that's all to the good - there's a lot more mileage in this series, particularly with Eliza and Christa.
From a story standpoint though, I loved it. I said in my comment to an earlier book that we needed to see more action with the clones, and this time we got it. I noticed too that it's now referring to "the Carver sisters" in the coming soon section. And I think that's all to the good - there's a lot more mileage in this series, particularly with Eliza and Christa.
January 10, 2016
While this isn't my favorite book of the series i did enjoy parts of it very much. Personally I enjoy a Jen centered story more but i do understand that if the increase in rank it is harder and harder for her to be in a action driven story. I think the author did a good job in planning for that event years ahead of time. This book is very much worth the read to anyone that enjoys the series and wants the continual story to be told.
December 8, 2013
stopped at chapter six to pick up later <---- note to self
I didn't spot solecism yet... XD
... time passes...
BACK INTO THE FRAY!!!
lhijump started it but I thought it was soooooo funny: "Admiral Hubera mumbled something intelligible." rofl found it!
I liked this one more than I liked the last one. Still not three stars though... not *liking* it yet...
I didn't spot solecism yet... XD
... time passes...
BACK INTO THE FRAY!!!
lhijump started it but I thought it was soooooo funny: "Admiral Hubera mumbled something intelligible." rofl found it!
I liked this one more than I liked the last one. Still not three stars though... not *liking* it yet...
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July 10, 2016I've read the 10 first books so obviosly this is a good enough series.
Not as good as David Weber's Honnor Harington, but if you liked that one... you'll like this one.
Don't expect very mulidimensional caracters, but a fun exciting read.
Not as good as David Weber's Honnor Harington, but if you liked that one... you'll like this one.
Don't expect very mulidimensional caracters, but a fun exciting read.
September 13, 2024
Good read. Lost a star because it isn't really a sequel to the previous books. It should be called Galaxy Unknown series 2 Christa Carver number 1. Why because it takes a new main character and begins a side story.
December 29, 2011
Pretty good book. It doesn't have all the good battle scene as in previous books but it still was a good read. Thanks.
January 11, 2012
I like this series of easy to read space operas! I hope the Carver sisters keep on getting it right for a few more book yet!
March 5, 2012
I do so enjoy this series. It is fun and easy to read. The series can easily have another dozen books coming!
September 19, 2012
the story just continues and if a further book does not arrive, that has to be one of the poorest endings to a series of 8 i have ever read
September 29, 2012
Ah now the war is over the story become rather boring....
April 22, 2014
Great Series. little disappointed as it only focused mainly on one of the main characters. still enjoyable.
February 7, 2013
Not quite as exciting as some of the others in the series but still a good and easy read
March 18, 2017
I can not get enough in this series. I have read through books 1-10 at least twice now.
December 19, 2013
Always surprising how much I enjoy his writing.
August 13, 2017
Each book is non-stop action and sucks you in and won't let you go until you have absorbed every word written. You feel each character emotions, hear the words and can even imagine a voice to each character. There is no confusion as to whom is speaking and the story moves through each area with ease and steady reading.
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