Discovery

Terran Chronicles #2

by James Jackson

The Gamin have left Earth, and in doing so have raised many questions. Clearly we are not alone in the universe. As the alien visitor’s ships have revealed, space is not a peaceful place. The discovery of a massive construction dock in the Australian Outback surprises all. The partially built spacecraft within its confines is a baffling mystery to many, a technological marvel to others. A consortium of countries pool their resources in their attempt to complete the ‘Terran’. Will the massive vessel even be able to launch? If so, will the crew begin their journey to the stars? Or will that be denied to them by the orbiting satellite grid the Gamin left behind?
Cindy, commands an assortment of people from all over the world. Her skills are put to the test over and over as the crew endures one harrowing event after another. With their very lives hanging in the balance she is forced to make decisions that have far reaching consequences.
George, once again, finds himself embroiled in events beyond his control as fate and destiny collide. Lisa and Johnny can only wait as he is propelled toward his ultimate destiny. Commander John looks forward to flying the massive spacecraft with trepidation. Arguably the best pilot in the world, his capabilities are pushed to their limits, and beyond. The Australian astronomers Joe and Andrew find themselves trying to comprehend the alien technology. They are tasked with navigating the alien spacecraft, assuming it can get off the ground and into space. Radclyf and Hayato find themselves, and their respective combat teams, experiencing the adventure of a lifetime as foes old and new challenge them. The brave Russian Olaf and his secretive countryman Peter, complete the main crew as the story continues.
Discovery introduces a few new characters, while at the same time, bids farewell to others. Fate and fortune twist and weave its way as the crew experience events beyond their wildest dreams. The adventure that began in ‘First Contact’ continues as each person’s fate is revealed.

Genres: Science Fiction

350 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 12, 2012

About the author

G'day Mates,

I am an 'Aussie' that has lived in Michigan, USA since 2001. The winter months are great for writing :)
The summer months are great for motor bike riding.
When not writing or riding, my time is spent playing a variety of PC games, usually, RTS or MMO's. :) Am starting to get to old and slow for first person shooters. The younguns have faster reflexes :(
I could rave on for a long time, but will restrain myself! See you on a forum or two :)

James

Reviews

[Lars Dradrach · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second installment in the series focusses on the travels of the Terran, Earth's own spaceship built on a leftover half-completed gamin ship.

It's never boring as surprisingly many things happens, but there's no overall storyline, so it all feels like an excuse for listing aliens and their strange worlds.

Just like the first book it feels somewhat unpolished an unedited, but that's also part of the charm of the story.

[Jeff Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is what I was looking forward to, a great follow up to First Contact! As the next stage of the series begins new adventures unfold and off we go again. The ship is almost ready for launch, time to start making new discoveries. With each new event, I have again found almost as many questions as I did answers within this book. I'll leave you to ask your own after you read it. Enjoy for yourself, I know I did!

[Kevin Milligan · Rating 3 out of 5]

For much of this novel I was waiting for things to progress. It's not a complaint I did enjoy reading it, I just felt the first one was more interesting for me. I still recommend this series and I have already purchased the third book to read.

[Brittney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic! Hopefully there is a number 3 in the future......