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Questor
The spaceship, Questor, is caught in an unknown phenomenon which results in the vessel being transported far from home. Desperately low on supplies, they discover a system with two inhabited worlds where the crew hopes to find some assistance. Captain Sullivan visits the first world, Midea, while sending a small expedition to the second. By the time Jon and Manny arrive they’ve discovered the second planet is called Rhiava. However, when trying to land they find the planet is circled by an energy field which causes their vessel to crash.
Rescued and befriended by Rhiava, Jon and Manny learn the truth about the oppression of the Mideans. The Rhiava aren’t the simple people they first appear, having strong mental skills they call Gifts. Helping the Rhiava leader, a young female called Triena, to reach safety, Jon and Manny travel across the planet’s surface. During the dangerous journey Jon and Triena become close and she is devastated when he is captured and tortured by Midean forces. Jon refuses to disclose anything and though he is finally rescued with help from Triena’s Gift, he has been hardened by his ordeal.
The Questor eventually arrives at Rhiava having learned the truth about the Mideans. Knowing that if they assist the Rhiava against the Mideans and succeed they will receive all the supplies they need, Captain Sullivan decides to help. Triena reveals some of her people’s secrets to the Questor crew and together they plan an attack on the Midean base.
Now only one question remains - who will survive the battle?
Rescued and befriended by Rhiava, Jon and Manny learn the truth about the oppression of the Mideans. The Rhiava aren’t the simple people they first appear, having strong mental skills they call Gifts. Helping the Rhiava leader, a young female called Triena, to reach safety, Jon and Manny travel across the planet’s surface. During the dangerous journey Jon and Triena become close and she is devastated when he is captured and tortured by Midean forces. Jon refuses to disclose anything and though he is finally rescued with help from Triena’s Gift, he has been hardened by his ordeal.
The Questor eventually arrives at Rhiava having learned the truth about the Mideans. Knowing that if they assist the Rhiava against the Mideans and succeed they will receive all the supplies they need, Captain Sullivan decides to help. Triena reveals some of her people’s secrets to the Questor crew and together they plan an attack on the Midean base.
Now only one question remains - who will survive the battle?
- GenresScience Fiction
300 pages, ebook
First published April 7, 2013
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About the author
L.S. Gibson
3 books2 followersHi there! I'm an author whose first mainstream book, the science fiction novel, QUESTOR, was published in April 2013 by Amber Quill Press. My second book, the fantasy novel, THE EYNAN, was released by my publisher in June 2013, and its sequel, THE EYNAN 2: GARILEON, which follows on from where the first book ended, was released on 1st June 2014!
I have been putting pen to paper, figuratively speaking, for most of my life but only in the last few years have I really pursued writing in a more serious manner, wanting to get my work published so others could read and hopefully appreciate it. I like to write in various genres, through science fiction, fantasy and historical are my favorites.
I have been putting pen to paper, figuratively speaking, for most of my life but only in the last few years have I really pursued writing in a more serious manner, wanting to get my work published so others could read and hopefully appreciate it. I like to write in various genres, through science fiction, fantasy and historical are my favorites.
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June 11, 2013
Questor by LS Gibson is the fascinating story of the spaceship Questor, and the obstacles, friendships, enemies, and loss that the crew goes through after a unknown energy storm sweeps them hundreds of light years away from home. Severely damaged, the only chance the crew has to repair the ship and get desperately needed supplies is to find a planet that has what they need. The basic story is covered by the blurb, but there is so much more to this very solid tale, and I can't add more without spoiling it.
The story is character AND plot drven, with strong characters who are so vivid and solid that they could be someone you run into on the street. The plot moves from beginning to end with a sure, smooth flow and the backstory gives enough details so that you know what's going on without overwhelming you. There is no sex in this story, but with the fascinating characters and the solid, richly detailed world building, there's really no need for it. The author's style of writing is solid, clear, crisp, and renders complex scientific ideas in an easily understood manner. I really like how the author has taken a basic storyline and turned it into something so much more satisfying. You can't help but be drawn into the story and find yourself rooting for the crew to get home. The ending is bittersweet, but has a unique and very original twist that I really enjoyed, and never saw coming. If you're looking for a different and original way to past a few hours, then I definitely recommend this book to you.
Trish's 4 sweet pea review originally appeared at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... on June 11, 2013
The story is character AND plot drven, with strong characters who are so vivid and solid that they could be someone you run into on the street. The plot moves from beginning to end with a sure, smooth flow and the backstory gives enough details so that you know what's going on without overwhelming you. There is no sex in this story, but with the fascinating characters and the solid, richly detailed world building, there's really no need for it. The author's style of writing is solid, clear, crisp, and renders complex scientific ideas in an easily understood manner. I really like how the author has taken a basic storyline and turned it into something so much more satisfying. You can't help but be drawn into the story and find yourself rooting for the crew to get home. The ending is bittersweet, but has a unique and very original twist that I really enjoyed, and never saw coming. If you're looking for a different and original way to past a few hours, then I definitely recommend this book to you.
Trish's 4 sweet pea review originally appeared at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.... on June 11, 2013
May 3, 2013
There was a wonderful sub plot of romance in this story and, if I had been reading it as a romance, I would have been very disappointed at the end. However as a Science Fiction story it pressed all the right buttons for me and I loved it. There were some wonderful surprises and the author has a lovely way with words that kept me reading long past the time my hand said stop.
April 12, 2013
I loved this book. The world LS Gibson has created is full of contrasts from what appears to be a very simple society on the one hand to a real sci fi landscape on the other. The story has lots of surprises and that's because the plot doesn't take you where you expect to go. Excellent stuff!
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