Orbiting Sins

by Steve S. Grant

In this thrilling sequel to The Dreamer Genome, a fantastic and symbolic space odyssey ruthlessly exploits biotechnology and leads to foul play at the very limit of known space.

The surviving test subjects of a secret experiment are humanity’s first, true space travelers. One mission uses refurbished space shuttles and outdated technology while the competition is funded by STAM, a corporate giant with insatiable ambition and deep pockets. When the astronauts’ cloudy past finally catches up with them, elaborated plans are jettisoned in order to survive. How much are each team willing to sacrifice to get there first? Will there be a return trip?

300 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2013

About the author

Steve’s love story with fantasy and Sci Fi goes way back to childhood, where his passion for comic books eventually evolved to novels. After being chief editor of a high school newspaper, he graduated from University with a deep knowledge of the used book stores in the Montreal area.

The desire to write came on gradually, sporadically, over the next years. It was done in spare time, on table corners, during breaks, after nights on the town or whenever the mood struck. Stories took shape, ideas were committed to paper and eventually to computers. It was all done in a disorganized way, as an artistic release.

And then life changed. Steve left a secure employment and left Canada, working at countless jobs that he never knew existed. He traveled extensively through Europe, visiting many medieval cities along the way. Contracts eventually led him to Japan, Australia, and even to North Korea, where Americans are perceived as Imperialists Evildoers.

Steve’s writing also changed, becoming more structured and oriented. He wrote two novels, that he peddled half-heartedly to agents and publishing houses. Alas, it was not meant to be, the books were not published and Steve quickly got discouraged. He kept on writing for his personal enjoyment, without serious motives or expectations, but always with the afterthought that his work had never really had a decent shot.

Back in Canada, Steve now raises a family and enjoys a sedentary life. His love for reading and writing is still strong, and the evolution of the electronic book market is making his head spin.

Reviews

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclosure and Series Information: I edited this book for the author, which is now available to purchase from Smashwords. It is the sequel to The Dreamer Genome (my review here) and should be read after reading that one. The author recommends downloading and reading some of his free shorts first to make sure you like his writing style.

My Thoughts: I liked this book a great deal. It's not as complex as the first book, with the action more maintained between characters, and a shorter time frame than the first book. This should satisfy sci-fi fans who also like strong character development and still want some 'splodies.

Synopsis: In this thrilling sequel to The Dreamer Genome, a fantastic and symbolic space odyssey ruthlessly exploits biotechnology and leads to foul play at the very limit of known space.

The surviving test subjects of a secret experiment are humanity’s first, true space travelers. One mission uses refurbished space shuttles and outdated technology while the competition is funded by STAM, a corporate giant with insatiable ambition and deep pockets. When the astronauts’ cloudy past finally catches up with them, elaborated plans are jettisoned in order to survive. How much are each team willing to sacrifice to get there first? Will there be a return trip?

[Larry B Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orbiting Sins by Steve S. Grant is an excellent sequel to The Dreamer Genome. It is fast pace sci-fi action that was hard to put down when I was reading.

The author did a great job of continuing the story begun in The Dreamer Genome, meshing the story into a continuous tale. Yet, the book can stand along as great read and novel.

I really like the way Steve S. Grant developed his storyline. It is full of fast paced action and adventure stretching from Pluto all the way back to earth. Even with all or the plot's twist and turns, it was easy to follow and very realistic.

Steve S. Grant did a great job in continuing to develop his main characters. As they progress through the story we see their individual strength and personalities grow and come out in the story. This made them very believable and easy to identify with.

I really like Orbiting Sins by Steve S. Grant and I highly recommend it to all readers.


[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the sequel to "The Dreamer Genome" a captivating read as we follow the lives of the four remaining subjects of the illegal experiments and their pioneering exploration of space. It took a few chapters for me to really get into the story but once I did it was very enjoyable. I also liked how the technical advances, especially those related to space exploration which give me a feeling of things we might well see in the near future. With some very interesting characters and and an element of suspense, I think this book would appeal to readers of science fiction.

Note: I received this book for free in exchange for my honest opinion and review.