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Gryphens Duology
Prometheus Rebound
About Prometheus Rebound
In the not so distant past, a lone UFO crash lands in rural England in the dead of night. Its pilot, the enigmatic KLINE, brings a gift of advanced technology... and a dire warning of things to come.
In the less distant future, the first in a series of devastating attacks wipes out a major U.S. city. Preparations could have been made to meet the threat... but a certain visitor’s warnings were not taken seriously.
Now a frightened nation races against the clock to prepare for the next assault. But its greatest hope for survival will come from an unexpected direction. A whole new class of warrior will arise from within the mechanics and stock brokers and waitresses and students, average Americans who share a very specific and underappreciated talent.
Leading them in the fight will be Kara Dunn, a pragmatic young woman with no idea of the destiny she alone can fulfill...
About the Gryphens Duology
You’ve seen the big-budget summer action flicks. You’ve read the books, maybe played the video games. You’ve heard all the conspiracy theories. But this is the real world, the present day. If the unthinkable happened, if we faced an actual, verifiable threat from outside our planet...
What would we do?
The Gryphens Duology tells that tale.
Blending military thriller and science fiction—with an emphasis on the science—new author R.L. Akers produces a well-crafted story peopled by characters you’ll grow to love and hate. When the threat from outer space becomes known, the U.S. government is caught unprepared. With time running out, the military must adapt to an entirely new variety of warfare. Pilots and soldiers must be recruited, trained, and deployed to defensive installations in orbit above North America, and technology must take a giant leap forward—with considerable assistance from a surprising source.
But there are those who would halt these mercenaries and even traitors within the ranks. What motivates them to betray their world is unknown, but they will stop at nothing to prevent the newest branch of United States military from fulfilling its mandate.
From the shadows of rural England to the bowels of Area 51’s Groom Lake installation, from the most remote corner of our planet to geosynchronous orbit thousands of miles above, the Gryphens Duology comprises a single well-researched and believable story about humanity’s real-world response to the threat of alien invasion. You won’t want to put these books down!
In the not so distant past, a lone UFO crash lands in rural England in the dead of night. Its pilot, the enigmatic KLINE, brings a gift of advanced technology... and a dire warning of things to come.
In the less distant future, the first in a series of devastating attacks wipes out a major U.S. city. Preparations could have been made to meet the threat... but a certain visitor’s warnings were not taken seriously.
Now a frightened nation races against the clock to prepare for the next assault. But its greatest hope for survival will come from an unexpected direction. A whole new class of warrior will arise from within the mechanics and stock brokers and waitresses and students, average Americans who share a very specific and underappreciated talent.
Leading them in the fight will be Kara Dunn, a pragmatic young woman with no idea of the destiny she alone can fulfill...
About the Gryphens Duology
You’ve seen the big-budget summer action flicks. You’ve read the books, maybe played the video games. You’ve heard all the conspiracy theories. But this is the real world, the present day. If the unthinkable happened, if we faced an actual, verifiable threat from outside our planet...
What would we do?
The Gryphens Duology tells that tale.
Blending military thriller and science fiction—with an emphasis on the science—new author R.L. Akers produces a well-crafted story peopled by characters you’ll grow to love and hate. When the threat from outer space becomes known, the U.S. government is caught unprepared. With time running out, the military must adapt to an entirely new variety of warfare. Pilots and soldiers must be recruited, trained, and deployed to defensive installations in orbit above North America, and technology must take a giant leap forward—with considerable assistance from a surprising source.
But there are those who would halt these mercenaries and even traitors within the ranks. What motivates them to betray their world is unknown, but they will stop at nothing to prevent the newest branch of United States military from fulfilling its mandate.
From the shadows of rural England to the bowels of Area 51’s Groom Lake installation, from the most remote corner of our planet to geosynchronous orbit thousands of miles above, the Gryphens Duology comprises a single well-researched and believable story about humanity’s real-world response to the threat of alien invasion. You won’t want to put these books down!
498 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2013
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About the author
R.L. Akers
15 books2 followersHolder of an undergraduate degree in computer science and a master's degree in business administration, Akers has worked in software development as well as non-profit fundraising and publicity. His love for children has led him in the past to be a foster parent and a coordinator of the K-5 ministry at his church, and he currently invests time each week in the lives of local high school students. His interests include graphic design, orchestral movie soundtracks, and anything remotely creative.
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May 24, 2016
Review written for and published by Portland Book Review on April 27th:
Software engineer Kara Dunn creates a space fighter simulation game that garners a cult following, but not the commercial success that was hoped for. Kara and her friend Viviane are being tracked by government agents working under the direction of General Grant, Viviane’s estranged father. Following a violent incident, Kara is offered an opportunity to work for Grant and is slowly drawn in to the greater conspiracy surrounding them.
Aliens will attack, as aliens are want to do. Why these aliens? Why now? General Grant is not initially forthcoming with information, but as the story goes on he reveals more to Kara about her role in the events to come.
Kara is an interesting take on the Sir Percival, “reluctant hero” type, and she continues throughout the book to have strong mixed emotions about the role she is thrust into and the secrets she has to keep from those close to her. It is also fun to see the interplay between secondary characters like Twix and Sweeps, two entertaining pilots who have their own way of doing things.
As far as science fiction save-the-world stories go, this one seems fairly generic. It brings the movie Independence Day to mind – a mix of civilian and military forces, alien attacks, and advanced technology. About one-third of the book could have been cut out of the middle. This is where the pace of the book is bogged down in the minutia of creating the civilian/military force that is to combat the impending threat to Earth. However, this is the first book in a series, so extra time with those details might pay off in the later books. Another slightly off-putting aspect is the author’s use of truncated terms, such as “devel team” for development team. It occurs occasionally but it is enough to disrupt the flow of reading.
Those readers looking for an entertaining alien attack adventure might find Prometheus Rebound just the thing to fill their time.
Software engineer Kara Dunn creates a space fighter simulation game that garners a cult following, but not the commercial success that was hoped for. Kara and her friend Viviane are being tracked by government agents working under the direction of General Grant, Viviane’s estranged father. Following a violent incident, Kara is offered an opportunity to work for Grant and is slowly drawn in to the greater conspiracy surrounding them.
Aliens will attack, as aliens are want to do. Why these aliens? Why now? General Grant is not initially forthcoming with information, but as the story goes on he reveals more to Kara about her role in the events to come.
Kara is an interesting take on the Sir Percival, “reluctant hero” type, and she continues throughout the book to have strong mixed emotions about the role she is thrust into and the secrets she has to keep from those close to her. It is also fun to see the interplay between secondary characters like Twix and Sweeps, two entertaining pilots who have their own way of doing things.
As far as science fiction save-the-world stories go, this one seems fairly generic. It brings the movie Independence Day to mind – a mix of civilian and military forces, alien attacks, and advanced technology. About one-third of the book could have been cut out of the middle. This is where the pace of the book is bogged down in the minutia of creating the civilian/military force that is to combat the impending threat to Earth. However, this is the first book in a series, so extra time with those details might pay off in the later books. Another slightly off-putting aspect is the author’s use of truncated terms, such as “devel team” for development team. It occurs occasionally but it is enough to disrupt the flow of reading.
Those readers looking for an entertaining alien attack adventure might find Prometheus Rebound just the thing to fill their time.
June 3, 2016
Prometheus Rebound is a highly entertaining page-turner combination techno-thriller/science fiction story. RL Akers uses his technical background to give the book a great 'hard science' feel to it. Frankly, I did not expect the book to be as good as it was. Akers has a great feel for action, paints realistic characters and develops enough plot turns to keep you wanting to read the next page.
Prometheus takes the reader inside of a realistic government/military agency with overtones of DARPA.
Kara Dunn, a young grad student and sometimes software programmer, stumbles into the secret organization, and is recruited to help train pilots for battles in space against an alien race bent on taking over sections of North America. Her software simulation turns out to be just what is needed for the exigencies of space warfare. Hint--craft react differently in space than in an atmosphere.
Can't wait to read the next volume. Highly recommended.
Prometheus takes the reader inside of a realistic government/military agency with overtones of DARPA.
Kara Dunn, a young grad student and sometimes software programmer, stumbles into the secret organization, and is recruited to help train pilots for battles in space against an alien race bent on taking over sections of North America. Her software simulation turns out to be just what is needed for the exigencies of space warfare. Hint--craft react differently in space than in an atmosphere.
Can't wait to read the next volume. Highly recommended.
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