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The Salvagers
Set four centuries in the future, salvager Captain Camden D. Hunter and his crew find the richest shipwreck ever lost in space: the mining vessel Cape Hatteras and the fabulous wealth it contains.
Lost 200 years before under mysterious and unknown circumstances, the Cape Hatteras is the most famous shipwreck in history. If anyone finds out that Cam's found it, he'll have every claim jumper in the solar system wanting a cut.
But that’s the least of his worries, though he doesn't know it. The Cape Hatteras was once a government ship and they want it back. Unbeknownst to Cam and his crew, within that ship lies a dark secret that could threaten Earth, the solar system, and even the whole of the universe itself.
Lost 200 years before under mysterious and unknown circumstances, the Cape Hatteras is the most famous shipwreck in history. If anyone finds out that Cam's found it, he'll have every claim jumper in the solar system wanting a cut.
But that’s the least of his worries, though he doesn't know it. The Cape Hatteras was once a government ship and they want it back. Unbeknownst to Cam and his crew, within that ship lies a dark secret that could threaten Earth, the solar system, and even the whole of the universe itself.
- GenresScience Fiction
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2013
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About the author
John M. Godier
1 book8 followersJohn spent most of his childhood buried in the stories of Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein. An optimist that believes that great things await us in our future, John's novels focus on characters, a straightforward writing style, and cutting edge real science to achieve something that isn't just another cookie cutter dystopia or evil human empire oppressing the aliens.
His first book 'The Salvagers' is available on Amazon.
His first book 'The Salvagers' is available on Amazon.
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August 19, 2019
A great space opera
This is an old school sf. Some semi-belivable science, some humor, a couple of new concepts, and most of all it's not like reading a middle East war story transposed to a different planet
This is an old school sf. Some semi-belivable science, some humor, a couple of new concepts, and most of all it's not like reading a middle East war story transposed to a different planet
October 28, 2018
Very interesting science fiction read, but with some flaws.
I’ll start out with the flaws: If you’re looking for articulate and stylish writing, this isn’t the book for you. Also, the pace of the story is very fast at some moments. While keeping certain aspects of the story simple made up for the fast pace, I occasionally felt dissatisfied by descriptions of objects and characters as well as dialogue between said characters.
Now for the good! The plot and storyline itself was quite entertaining and kept me captivated. A Human Salvaging Spaceship in the mid-2400’s finds a 200-year old derelict spacecraft which is known to have a fortune of Gold hidden aboard. But the Salvaging ship and those involved with it end up finding much, much more than Gold. I’ve read quite a bit of science fiction, both contemporary and classic, and this story definitely kept me going from beginning to end.
While Godier is not the most articulate with his writing compared to the bigger names, it’s probably unfair to Godier for me to make that comparison. He came up with a great idea for a book and must be given due credit. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and finished it in less than a day. I first discovered this book after subscribing to his YouTube channel and watching a dozen of his videos. I suggest that anyone who enjoys his YouTube channel definitely give his books a chance!
I’ll start out with the flaws: If you’re looking for articulate and stylish writing, this isn’t the book for you. Also, the pace of the story is very fast at some moments. While keeping certain aspects of the story simple made up for the fast pace, I occasionally felt dissatisfied by descriptions of objects and characters as well as dialogue between said characters.
Now for the good! The plot and storyline itself was quite entertaining and kept me captivated. A Human Salvaging Spaceship in the mid-2400’s finds a 200-year old derelict spacecraft which is known to have a fortune of Gold hidden aboard. But the Salvaging ship and those involved with it end up finding much, much more than Gold. I’ve read quite a bit of science fiction, both contemporary and classic, and this story definitely kept me going from beginning to end.
While Godier is not the most articulate with his writing compared to the bigger names, it’s probably unfair to Godier for me to make that comparison. He came up with a great idea for a book and must be given due credit. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and finished it in less than a day. I first discovered this book after subscribing to his YouTube channel and watching a dozen of his videos. I suggest that anyone who enjoys his YouTube channel definitely give his books a chance!
July 15, 2013
Wow! What a read (or ride, if you prefer).
First of all, this is hard-core space opera. Godier has put enough science and technology into the story to give you the gritty feel of what it might be like to actually live and work in space, a couple of centuries from now. Of course, some of that science and technology is a bit beyond what we have today, and some of it may be just speculation; but that is what SF is supposed to be about in the first place.
Secondly, this is a thriller, involving a derelict spacecraft, a two-hundred-year-old mystery, and secrets being kept under wraps by the powers-that-be in the 23rd century. Godier keeps the reader in suspense, with the header of each chapter revealing a little more of what happened two centuries ago, while the protagonist slowly unravels the mystery in the present.
This is a great story, and while it is fully resolved by the time you finish the book, it cries out for a sequel. I hope that's what Godier had in mind when he wrote the last chapter, because I would really look forward to reading the further adventures of the crew of the Amaranth Sun.
First of all, this is hard-core space opera. Godier has put enough science and technology into the story to give you the gritty feel of what it might be like to actually live and work in space, a couple of centuries from now. Of course, some of that science and technology is a bit beyond what we have today, and some of it may be just speculation; but that is what SF is supposed to be about in the first place.
Secondly, this is a thriller, involving a derelict spacecraft, a two-hundred-year-old mystery, and secrets being kept under wraps by the powers-that-be in the 23rd century. Godier keeps the reader in suspense, with the header of each chapter revealing a little more of what happened two centuries ago, while the protagonist slowly unravels the mystery in the present.
This is a great story, and while it is fully resolved by the time you finish the book, it cries out for a sequel. I hope that's what Godier had in mind when he wrote the last chapter, because I would really look forward to reading the further adventures of the crew of the Amaranth Sun.
January 12, 2014
Old School Sci-fi worth reading!!
A great read, reminds me of a lot of the sci-fi I grew up reading. I cut my teeth on such authors as Andre Norton, Asimov, E.E.Doc Smith, Clifford D. Simon, H. Ellison, etc. I'm impatient for the next manuscript to be published!!!
A great read, reminds me of a lot of the sci-fi I grew up reading. I cut my teeth on such authors as Andre Norton, Asimov, E.E.Doc Smith, Clifford D. Simon, H. Ellison, etc. I'm impatient for the next manuscript to be published!!!
March 13, 2019
Fun read
There are some plot points that I had trouble understanding. The pirate's ship and crew was one. The warships seemed not to have a clear mandate with regards the wreck and seemed ineffective in executing their government's protocols.
The story moved along at a nice clip and the characters are an interesting assortment. They give a good picture of Solar system politics and society. They weren't as vibrant as they could have been but they may shine more brightly in a sequel.
There are some plot points that I had trouble understanding. The pirate's ship and crew was one. The warships seemed not to have a clear mandate with regards the wreck and seemed ineffective in executing their government's protocols.
The story moved along at a nice clip and the characters are an interesting assortment. They give a good picture of Solar system politics and society. They weren't as vibrant as they could have been but they may shine more brightly in a sequel.
May 3, 2024
Exciting space adventure
Nice, light-hearted adventure. Amazing mixture of science and crazy imaginative storytelling. I hope it has at least one sequel. I'll buy it as soon as it comes out.
Nice, light-hearted adventure. Amazing mixture of science and crazy imaginative storytelling. I hope it has at least one sequel. I'll buy it as soon as it comes out.
February 12, 2020
A decent and quick read
If you like space, like salvage, enjoy mysterious aliens, shady government operatives and freewheeling space adventurers, you will enjoy this novel.
If you like space, like salvage, enjoy mysterious aliens, shady government operatives and freewheeling space adventurers, you will enjoy this novel.
October 2, 2020
Very engaging. Fantastic
The story is well written, I enjoyed it very much. I could not put it down. I was entertained and excited to see what happened next.
The story is well written, I enjoyed it very much. I could not put it down. I was entertained and excited to see what happened next.
August 2, 2023
Did not finish, got bored.
July 10, 2019
Good old fashioned sci-fi with a touch of romance. The physics seemed quite realistic with journeys between planets and moons taking several week or months, even with advanced technology of 200 years hence. There were some spelling errors and grammatical mistakes but not too many to distract me from the story.
An enjoyable space opera.
An enjoyable space opera.
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