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Episode nine of The Frontiers Saga...
A chance to gain much needed resources…
A group of highly trained, merciless soldiers…
A half-completed ship on a trajectory to nowhere…
A lone operative on familiar yet dangerous ground…
Captain Scott and the crew of the Aurora have a chance to get everything they need to liberate their home world, but they may have to fight someone else's war first.
“Resistance” is a 97,000 word novel, and is the 9th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
A chance to gain much needed resources…
A group of highly trained, merciless soldiers…
A half-completed ship on a trajectory to nowhere…
A lone operative on familiar yet dangerous ground…
Captain Scott and the crew of the Aurora have a chance to get everything they need to liberate their home world, but they may have to fight someone else's war first.
“Resistance” is a 97,000 word novel, and is the 9th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
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First published October 18, 2013
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Ryk Brown
61 books855 followersBorn in 1960 and raised on an overdose of television, NASA, and science fiction, Ryk Brown has worked as a cook, rock guitarist, stage lighting technician, and paramedic. He currently resides in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat. By day he fixes computers, and by night he creates stories.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
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November 28, 2016
This is book nine in the Frontier Saga. I have enjoyed the series so far. I like to read new authors and sometimes like with Ryk Brown, I find a winner.
The last book ended in a cliff hanger. In this book, Brown covers some of the subplots from the prior books and covers each in this book. Brown covers what is happening on the Aurora and the Celestia. At the end of the last book, Lt. Commander Jessica Nash had completed a free fall entry to Earth and now we follow her exploits. The Celestia is an unfinished ship without weapons. She has been instructed to hide and wait for instructions. The Aurora is in critical need of fuel so Captain Nathan Scott attempts to find the resistance fighters on Tanna that helped two of his men escape the Jung and get back to Aurora. He is hoping they can help him find fuel. Captain Scott also needs to come up with a plan to defeat the Jung and take back Earth. The ending of this book came upon me suddenly and left me with a cliff hanger.
Brown is turning into an excellent storyteller. The characters are growing with each book and more new ones are added and some are lost. The suspense builds continuously and the story is action packed. The jump drive continues to work and has saved them many times. The crew is now made up of people from several different worlds and they are all working together successfully.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the story. Kafer is a voiceover artist and a multi-award winning audiobook narrator.
The last book ended in a cliff hanger. In this book, Brown covers some of the subplots from the prior books and covers each in this book. Brown covers what is happening on the Aurora and the Celestia. At the end of the last book, Lt. Commander Jessica Nash had completed a free fall entry to Earth and now we follow her exploits. The Celestia is an unfinished ship without weapons. She has been instructed to hide and wait for instructions. The Aurora is in critical need of fuel so Captain Nathan Scott attempts to find the resistance fighters on Tanna that helped two of his men escape the Jung and get back to Aurora. He is hoping they can help him find fuel. Captain Scott also needs to come up with a plan to defeat the Jung and take back Earth. The ending of this book came upon me suddenly and left me with a cliff hanger.
Brown is turning into an excellent storyteller. The characters are growing with each book and more new ones are added and some are lost. The suspense builds continuously and the story is action packed. The jump drive continues to work and has saved them many times. The crew is now made up of people from several different worlds and they are all working together successfully.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the story. Kafer is a voiceover artist and a multi-award winning audiobook narrator.
July 11, 2024
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October 24, 2013
I am not entirely sure how Ryk Brown does it. Nine books into a series. Many, many pages. Yet, the content is fresh. However, the constant perspective switches confuse me and I wonder when we're seeing the next and how it all ties together... This was a huge confusion part of Celestia and thus far Resistance cleans this up, making the many threads loose tie up.
October 31, 2013
Another fantastic installment in this series! It's interesting watching the story morph from one or two plot lines, to several that run concurrently because the original team has been split up some. Not too much to add that I haven't already said in previous reviews, although it is nice to get back to see what's been happening on Earth.
July 19, 2023
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Sam podtytuł dziewiątej odsłony serii dość precyzyjnie wskazuje, z jakiego typu treścią mamy tu do czynienia. Uwaga czytelnika skupia się bowiem na ruchu oporu, który nie ma zamiaru pogodzić się ze zniewoleniem i będzie walczył z najeźdźcą do samego końca. Swoją rolę odegra tu również Aurora, która może się okazać ważnym atutem w rękach powstańców. Nie można jednak lekceważyć siły okupanta, który cały czas dysponuje sporą przewagą.
Ryk Brown w kolejnych odsłonach swojej kosmicznej serii stawiał mocny nacisk na widowiskowość wymieszaną z dramatyzmem i szczyptą dobrego humoru. W przypadku The Frontiers Saga #9 schemat ten ulega pewnej drobnej przemianie. Początek książki w porównaniu z poprzednimi odsłonami jest bowiem dosyć wolny. Twórca skupia się tu głównie na rozwinięciu tła całej historii i podaniu czytelnikowi nowych szczegółów na temat tego, co ma dopiero nadejść. W żadnym przypadku nie jest to wada tytułu, wręcz przeciwnie stopniowanie napięcia sprawdza się tu znakomicie i dobrze przygotowuje nas do tego, co będzie się działo pod koniec książki.
Przewracając kolejne strony, śledzimy tu kilka równolegle prowadzonych wątków. Widzimy jak radzi sobie porucznik Jessika Nash, dowiadujemy się więcej o tym, co wydarzyło się na Ziemi, odkrywamy jak powstał ruch oporu czy jak wygląda sytuacja w innych regionach kosmosu opanowanego przez najeźdźcę. Autor jest doskonałym gawędziarzem, więc cała ta treść podana jest w bardzo przystępnej i mocno angażującej formie. Nie zapomina on również mocno opisowych fragmentów przerywać luźniejszymi chwilami uspakajającymi gęstą atmosferę.
Na plus tytułu należy również zaliczyć bardzo dobrze rozwijane przez autora postacie. Bohaterowie nieustannie w tej serii ewoluują, nie można być również pewnym czy twórca nie postanowi zakończyć życia któregoś z nich (co dodatkowo podsyca napięcie).
Nie wszystko jest tu jednak perfekcyjnie i można znaleźć pewne wady/niedociągnięcia tytułu. Części odbiorcom mogą się nie podobać pewne rozbudowane mocno „techniczne” fragmenty. Taka treść w gatunku sci-fi nie jest niczym nadzwyczajnym i wręcz powinna się pojawiać. Mamy tutaj jednak do czynienia z fragmentami, w których ma się wrażenie, że autor „leje wodę” aby tylko wydłużyć dany fragment, a w konsekwencji całą książkę. Na całe szczęście nie ma takich momentów zbyt wiele i przez te kilka akapitów/stron idzie stosunkowo szybko przebrnąć....
https://popkulturowykociolek.pl/the-f...
Sam podtytuł dziewiątej odsłony serii dość precyzyjnie wskazuje, z jakiego typu treścią mamy tu do czynienia. Uwaga czytelnika skupia się bowiem na ruchu oporu, który nie ma zamiaru pogodzić się ze zniewoleniem i będzie walczył z najeźdźcą do samego końca. Swoją rolę odegra tu również Aurora, która może się okazać ważnym atutem w rękach powstańców. Nie można jednak lekceważyć siły okupanta, który cały czas dysponuje sporą przewagą.
Ryk Brown w kolejnych odsłonach swojej kosmicznej serii stawiał mocny nacisk na widowiskowość wymieszaną z dramatyzmem i szczyptą dobrego humoru. W przypadku The Frontiers Saga #9 schemat ten ulega pewnej drobnej przemianie. Początek książki w porównaniu z poprzednimi odsłonami jest bowiem dosyć wolny. Twórca skupia się tu głównie na rozwinięciu tła całej historii i podaniu czytelnikowi nowych szczegółów na temat tego, co ma dopiero nadejść. W żadnym przypadku nie jest to wada tytułu, wręcz przeciwnie stopniowanie napięcia sprawdza się tu znakomicie i dobrze przygotowuje nas do tego, co będzie się działo pod koniec książki.
Przewracając kolejne strony, śledzimy tu kilka równolegle prowadzonych wątków. Widzimy jak radzi sobie porucznik Jessika Nash, dowiadujemy się więcej o tym, co wydarzyło się na Ziemi, odkrywamy jak powstał ruch oporu czy jak wygląda sytuacja w innych regionach kosmosu opanowanego przez najeźdźcę. Autor jest doskonałym gawędziarzem, więc cała ta treść podana jest w bardzo przystępnej i mocno angażującej formie. Nie zapomina on również mocno opisowych fragmentów przerywać luźniejszymi chwilami uspakajającymi gęstą atmosferę.
Na plus tytułu należy również zaliczyć bardzo dobrze rozwijane przez autora postacie. Bohaterowie nieustannie w tej serii ewoluują, nie można być również pewnym czy twórca nie postanowi zakończyć życia któregoś z nich (co dodatkowo podsyca napięcie).
Nie wszystko jest tu jednak perfekcyjnie i można znaleźć pewne wady/niedociągnięcia tytułu. Części odbiorcom mogą się nie podobać pewne rozbudowane mocno „techniczne” fragmenty. Taka treść w gatunku sci-fi nie jest niczym nadzwyczajnym i wręcz powinna się pojawiać. Mamy tutaj jednak do czynienia z fragmentami, w których ma się wrażenie, że autor „leje wodę” aby tylko wydłużyć dany fragment, a w konsekwencji całą książkę. Na całe szczęście nie ma takich momentów zbyt wiele i przez te kilka akapitów/stron idzie stosunkowo szybko przebrnąć....
April 22, 2020
Aaaaand we’re back! After the slight feeling of setup-without-action in the previous instalment of the series, The Frontiers Saga is now reaping what it sowed.
As usual, I don’t want to say anything that will spoil the previous books for anyone who hasn’t read them, but our heroes (whoever they are these days) set out on what has become the obvious mission at this point, in order to prepare for what they, with good reason, believe to be the next thing they have to do. In order to do so, several of our heroes (again, whoever they are at this point) go down different roads whilst heading toward the same goal, and they face varying levels of adversity of their way there. There! Summary done.
Anyway, Resistance is back to being simple, fun, action is space, but, as with the previous books, it has the much more elaborate backdrop which has been built up through the previous books. At this point I’m enjoying these books just as much, if not more, based on how they progress the series rather than on how good they are individually. On their own the books are fun — as part of the series they’re fun, and much more substantive than they seem individually.
I can only reiterate what I’ve been trying to find new ways to say for my reviews of the past five books of this series. If you’re looking for a fun, relatively light, space-opera series with quite an astounding amount of instalments, start reading The Frontiers Saga. As usual, I’m really looking forward to reading more of it, and I’m very interested to see where the story will go from here.
As usual, I don’t want to say anything that will spoil the previous books for anyone who hasn’t read them, but our heroes (whoever they are these days) set out on what has become the obvious mission at this point, in order to prepare for what they, with good reason, believe to be the next thing they have to do. In order to do so, several of our heroes (again, whoever they are at this point) go down different roads whilst heading toward the same goal, and they face varying levels of adversity of their way there. There! Summary done.
Anyway, Resistance is back to being simple, fun, action is space, but, as with the previous books, it has the much more elaborate backdrop which has been built up through the previous books. At this point I’m enjoying these books just as much, if not more, based on how they progress the series rather than on how good they are individually. On their own the books are fun — as part of the series they’re fun, and much more substantive than they seem individually.
I can only reiterate what I’ve been trying to find new ways to say for my reviews of the past five books of this series. If you’re looking for a fun, relatively light, space-opera series with quite an astounding amount of instalments, start reading The Frontiers Saga. As usual, I’m really looking forward to reading more of it, and I’m very interested to see where the story will go from here.
November 26, 2019
After Celestia CV-02, I was worried that the Aurora and her crew would take the backseat for the rest of the series. Luckily, from Resistance, this appears to not be the case. We still do get a wider selection of points of view--on the Aurora, the Celestia, on the Jung controlled world Tanna, and even back on Earth--but the Aurora is once again the core of the story.
Things are really moving along now, with various space battles and intrigue. I do appreciate the focus on the Aurora, but the mechanics of living on a barely functional Celestia, where you can't even get between the two sections of the ship are fascinating. I'm curious to see if the Celestia can be finished, especially without the resources and allies the Aurora had a thousand light years away.
We're getting a bit more about the structure of the Jung, but still nothing concrete. Right now they fell like barely more than a sketch of an evil empire, which is strange. For how big a specter they are over the series, there's really not much about them.
I just about stopped reading this series after the abrupt shift in Celestia: CV-02, but I'm glad I continued. Onward!
Things are really moving along now, with various space battles and intrigue. I do appreciate the focus on the Aurora, but the mechanics of living on a barely functional Celestia, where you can't even get between the two sections of the ship are fascinating. I'm curious to see if the Celestia can be finished, especially without the resources and allies the Aurora had a thousand light years away.
We're getting a bit more about the structure of the Jung, but still nothing concrete. Right now they fell like barely more than a sketch of an evil empire, which is strange. For how big a specter they are over the series, there's really not much about them.
I just about stopped reading this series after the abrupt shift in Celestia: CV-02, but I'm glad I continued. Onward!
December 2, 2020
The crew of the Aurora are searching for fuel. They might have a possible lead. Meanwhile Jessica jumps onto the Earth to find the resistance there.
I think I love these books because I really never know what is going to happen. Ryk Brown has a really interesting capability of mixing up the good events with the bad events. Just when I think an operation will be smooth sailing it has some kind of craziness. And operations that I think will go terribly wrong are pulled off without a hitch. It is these kinds of crazy choices that keep me on my toes with this series.
I am honestly fascinated by the Gotajok. They are almost described as terminators, mindless-killing-machines. Yet the commander of the Gotajok has a discussion with Nathan that showed to me they truly are men, capable of rational thought. They just do not dwell on the ethicacy of killing.
PG-13+ - Violence. People’s heads are blown up. Other people are torn apart by guns and energy fire.
I think I love these books because I really never know what is going to happen. Ryk Brown has a really interesting capability of mixing up the good events with the bad events. Just when I think an operation will be smooth sailing it has some kind of craziness. And operations that I think will go terribly wrong are pulled off without a hitch. It is these kinds of crazy choices that keep me on my toes with this series.
I am honestly fascinated by the Gotajok. They are almost described as terminators, mindless-killing-machines. Yet the commander of the Gotajok has a discussion with Nathan that showed to me they truly are men, capable of rational thought. They just do not dwell on the ethicacy of killing.
PG-13+ - Violence. People’s heads are blown up. Other people are torn apart by guns and energy fire.
September 19, 2017
To start, this book is #9 in the series - it's not a standalone novel, and you will be lost if you just pick up and try to read this one. If you enjoy a good space opera / saga, you need to start with Ep.#1 - "Aurora: CV-01" (The Frontiers Saga).
The author picks up right where he left off, the series is pretty good, but I did find this episode seemed to drag a bit here and there while we went through the dialogue and scenes of the never ending search for fuel for the Aurora - the first half was slow and the last 30% or so picked up the pace: this episode could have been condensed and been about one-third of a normal novel. You had your usual abrupt ending with a "to be continued" at the end, and I hope Mr. Brown continues his prolific writing pace as I am certainly ready for more!
The author picks up right where he left off, the series is pretty good, but I did find this episode seemed to drag a bit here and there while we went through the dialogue and scenes of the never ending search for fuel for the Aurora - the first half was slow and the last 30% or so picked up the pace: this episode could have been condensed and been about one-third of a normal novel. You had your usual abrupt ending with a "to be continued" at the end, and I hope Mr. Brown continues his prolific writing pace as I am certainly ready for more!
February 25, 2019
Story telling still good
Overall plot and character development continue to be very good. But the continuity issues with interstellar distance (science) continue to mount. Its now pretty standard for the front half of initiating events or communications to be observed by the ship from light years away (as if a satellite FTL enabled phone call) but then have emphasis on the jump drive being necessary to cross the distance. Basically the strategic movements and covert logistics issues for observing from close enough to be up to date without being caught are out the window. Just graft the words FTL to any mention of the naval vessels to a modern spec ops story. No communications and command issues due to light years.
Overall plot and character development continue to be very good. But the continuity issues with interstellar distance (science) continue to mount. Its now pretty standard for the front half of initiating events or communications to be observed by the ship from light years away (as if a satellite FTL enabled phone call) but then have emphasis on the jump drive being necessary to cross the distance. Basically the strategic movements and covert logistics issues for observing from close enough to be up to date without being caught are out the window. Just graft the words FTL to any mention of the naval vessels to a modern spec ops story. No communications and command issues due to light years.
August 17, 2017
Mr. Brown returned mostly to the crew of the Aurora and I enjoyed this next episode of their ongoing adventures much more. It's not that I minded the addition of new characters from the last book. I understood that. But I have grown to Love Nathan, Vlad, Jessica, Cameron, and all the rest. Some of the action in this one seemed a little rushed, but that is ok. It's more a matter of suspension of disbelief then anything else, and he added reasons that the Aurora was able to do what she did in such a short time.
And Oh, did I mention that cliff hanger..... Really SyFy, make this into a TV Series tomm. Or better yet, Netflix.
And Oh, did I mention that cliff hanger..... Really SyFy, make this into a TV Series tomm. Or better yet, Netflix.
November 27, 2023
An improvement,if only a little
I found the last few books in the series starting to slow the story down. Things took a while to develop and I was wondering where the whole premise was going and whether it was worth continuing
Thankfully book 9 is an improvement. It's not fast paced but it moves along quick enough to keep you engaged. The return to earth has brought a long it's own set of issues for the captain and crew and the last paragraph of the book alludes to even bigger concerns in the future
I found the last few books in the series starting to slow the story down. Things took a while to develop and I was wondering where the whole premise was going and whether it was worth continuing
Thankfully book 9 is an improvement. It's not fast paced but it moves along quick enough to keep you engaged. The return to earth has brought a long it's own set of issues for the captain and crew and the last paragraph of the book alludes to even bigger concerns in the future
October 13, 2024
great read
****Spoiler alert!*****
****DON'T READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN’T READ EPISODE #1.7***
The only thing that bothered me about the storyline is the blaring cliche' …. Good brother versus bad older brother, who couldn’t stand not being the golden child so he decided to betray all of humanity for a smidgen of power. The antagonist could have simply remained the Jung without any literary issues and kept the Scott family in tact.
But, still a great series and still recommend it.
****Spoiler alert!*****
****DON'T READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN’T READ EPISODE #1.7***
The only thing that bothered me about the storyline is the blaring cliche' …. Good brother versus bad older brother, who couldn’t stand not being the golden child so he decided to betray all of humanity for a smidgen of power. The antagonist could have simply remained the Jung without any literary issues and kept the Scott family in tact.
But, still a great series and still recommend it.
July 30, 2017
Resistance (The Frontiers Saga, #9) covers the Aurora's return to Earth and their initial attempts to make contact with Earth's resistance to Jung occupation. This the beginning of the liberation of Earth. This is an intense book with battles in space and on the Earth. This is good series which I recommend that you get from your local library.
December 20, 2019
I am a sucker for space operas.
This series has sucked me in.
I am only able to the works available on Overdrive, so I will not be reviewing the whole series.
In fact I'll give the same review for all of them.
Ryk Brown writes a consistent space opera and any fan will enjoy the action and little twists.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy.
This series has sucked me in.
I am only able to the works available on Overdrive, so I will not be reviewing the whole series.
In fact I'll give the same review for all of them.
Ryk Brown writes a consistent space opera and any fan will enjoy the action and little twists.
Suspend disbelief and enjoy.
September 22, 2023
great
I never give 5 stars. Excellent story and interesting twist of multiple scenarios. Nathan has grown to be a Captain. The Jung have subjugated earth the appointed Governor is a surprise. Jessica gets to infiltrate earth. All sorts of good stuff. If you are reading this review and know nothing, go back to book one and start there. Starting here will only be confusing.
I never give 5 stars. Excellent story and interesting twist of multiple scenarios. Nathan has grown to be a Captain. The Jung have subjugated earth the appointed Governor is a surprise. Jessica gets to infiltrate earth. All sorts of good stuff. If you are reading this review and know nothing, go back to book one and start there. Starting here will only be confusing.
June 18, 2017
Space opera advances
The adventure continues, of course more explosions, intricate battle plans, individual acts of bravery, and intrigue enough for anyone. Read this series, you will enjoy it.
The adventure continues, of course more explosions, intricate battle plans, individual acts of bravery, and intrigue enough for anyone. Read this series, you will enjoy it.
August 2, 2017
Change of pace; great read
Another, hard-to-put-down romp through the universe with some exposition on what happened on Earth and to key characters there. A riveting tale that was very enjoyable!
Another, hard-to-put-down romp through the universe with some exposition on what happened on Earth and to key characters there. A riveting tale that was very enjoyable!
November 3, 2017
Another in between story in the series. I enjoyed the story just not as much as some of the others. This book seemed to jump around in the narrative way more than the previous books which I did not enjoy. Either way I am completely hooked on the series and can't stop reading.
May 19, 2019
I'm going threw these books really quick now. My wife is telling me I'm addicted. 9 books in and these series keeps everything interesting. It also keeps things gruesome, no over glorification of war in these books. It keeps me concerned about the characters I like, and hoping they survive.
December 31, 2022
Good book
Okay, good setup in this book for what is to come. I'm kind of surprised that more new characters have not been introduced, but it does make it easier to keep track of everyone. Still a great story, I'm enjoying the storyline.
Okay, good setup in this book for what is to come. I'm kind of surprised that more new characters have not been introduced, but it does make it easier to keep track of everyone. Still a great story, I'm enjoying the storyline.
September 7, 2017
The saga goes on
It was somewhat more predictable. A thing together of loose ends. Still exciting and the characters are getting more interesting.
It was somewhat more predictable. A thing together of loose ends. Still exciting and the characters are getting more interesting.
May 23, 2018
Riviting stories
I have enjoyed the whole series. Can’t put the books down. Enjoy the characters and their interplay. A must read for sci fi fans
I have enjoyed the whole series. Can’t put the books down. Enjoy the characters and their interplay. A must read for sci fi fans
December 22, 2018
Great story and surprising ending
March 24, 2022
How many times is this Ship going to be the magic ship in another planet's occupation? Hoping the next one picks up more action wise
June 2, 2023
Another solid instalment sees our intrepid crew joined by new characters as they try to free an enslaved earth.
January 26, 2024
The Resistance Bk9 Frontiers Saga
The Resistance Bk9 Frontiers Saga put the story back on track without any further fluff and fill wasting the reader’s time.
The Resistance Bk9 Frontiers Saga put the story back on track without any further fluff and fill wasting the reader’s time.
December 6, 2024
This series just continues to one up itself. Such great storytelling and amazing twists and turns. Always leaving you wanting more.
February 25, 2025
Another cool adventure. Lots of great characters telling their part of the story so we get a bigger picture of this and invasion on Earth and in space.
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