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Warp Speed
Dr. Neal Anson Clemons, brilliant physicist and martial arts expert, was born at the very moment that men first landed on the moon, and his dream had always been to find a way to travel to the stars. And now he and his team have achieved a breakthrough, both in building a warp drive, and finding a new energy source powerful enough to make the drive more than an interesting theoretical concept. With the help of a beautiful Air Force Major and astronaut, Tabitha Ames, the US Government has funded the project, including assembly in orbit of the first faster-than-light probe. Unfortunately, forces working behind the scenes have much darker dreams, and they do not hesitate to blow up a space shuttle, attempt to kill Neal and Tabitha, and use the stolen warp technology to start what they expect to be a short victorious war with the United States. But Neal has ideas for using warp drive completely unsuspected by America's enemies, and repelling the all-out attack is only the beginning of a titanic struggle to reach the stars.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Travis S. Taylor
54 books224 followersTravis Shane Taylor is a born and bred southerner and resides just outside Huntsville, Alabama. He has a Doctorate in Optical Science and Engineering, a Master’s degree in Physics, a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, all from the University of Alabama in Huntsville; a Master’s degree in Astronomy from the Univ. of Western Sydney, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Alabama.
Dr. Taylor has worked on various programs for the Department of Defense and NASA for the past sixteen years. He is currently working on several advanced propulsion concepts, very large space telescopes, space based beamed energy systems, future combat technologies and systems, and next generation space launch concepts. He is also involved with multiple MASINT, SIGINT, IMINT, and HUMINT concept studies.
He has published over 25 papers and the appendix on solar sailing in the 2nd edition of Deep Space Probes by Greg Matloff.
His first science fiction novel is, Warp Speed, and his second is The Quantum Connection published by Baen Publishing. He is also working on two different series with best-selling author John Ringo also by Baen Publishing. He has several other works of both fiction and nonfiction ongoing.
Travis is also a Black Belt martial artist, a private pilot, a SCUBA diver, races mountain and road bikes, competed in triathlons, and has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of several hard rock bands. He currently lives with his wife Karen, his daughter Kalista Jade, two dogs Stevie and Wesker, and his cat Kuro.
Dr. Taylor has worked on various programs for the Department of Defense and NASA for the past sixteen years. He is currently working on several advanced propulsion concepts, very large space telescopes, space based beamed energy systems, future combat technologies and systems, and next generation space launch concepts. He is also involved with multiple MASINT, SIGINT, IMINT, and HUMINT concept studies.
He has published over 25 papers and the appendix on solar sailing in the 2nd edition of Deep Space Probes by Greg Matloff.
His first science fiction novel is, Warp Speed, and his second is The Quantum Connection published by Baen Publishing. He is also working on two different series with best-selling author John Ringo also by Baen Publishing. He has several other works of both fiction and nonfiction ongoing.
Travis is also a Black Belt martial artist, a private pilot, a SCUBA diver, races mountain and road bikes, competed in triathlons, and has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of several hard rock bands. He currently lives with his wife Karen, his daughter Kalista Jade, two dogs Stevie and Wesker, and his cat Kuro.
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August 22, 2013
I got to the beginning of the fifth chapter when I finally connected that the protagonist was some sort of physics Indiana Jones. The problem is, without Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones is really kind of an arrogant, sexist, unrealistic jerk; and that pretty much describes Anson (add borderline alcoholic and possibly sexual harasser), too. Its a real shame because the story seemed to have real potential but the characters, dialog, and situations seemed really unrealistic (winning a sport karate tournament after breaking 2 ribs in the first fight and being kicked in the balls ... REALLY?). I don't think this is supposed to be a parody - if so, it is not very good - but as a serious it reads too much like a parody for me to be willing to waste any more time reading it. I think the character may represent the author's fantasy of who he is (or would like to be). If any of the characteristics match, I feel REALLY sorry for the guy's graduate students and colleagues.
March 5, 2013
This book started out interesting, and the science itself is very cool. Unfortunately the story goes downhill rapidly. Übermensch Dr. Clemons is a master of karate, a super genius physicist, has knowledge of nano assembly, and an astronaut. He also discovers a warp drive, he helps with the unlimited energy...but his grad student assistants create that when he is getting his ribs set. I guess you can't win it all.
The author uses the book as a springboard for his dislike of medical doctors and jingoist fantasies of the perfect USA vs the evil Russians, Chinese and North Koreans. I can imagine his outline for this book.
1.Awesome guy based on me develops unified theory.
2.Create Warp Drive.
3.Kill evil countries.
4.Develop secret US moonbase
5.Travel to other planets(He limits this to a page, "Hey alien biology,but nothing intelligent, time to go home")
I was hoping the next in the series would be better. I'm also a sucker.
The author uses the book as a springboard for his dislike of medical doctors and jingoist fantasies of the perfect USA vs the evil Russians, Chinese and North Koreans. I can imagine his outline for this book.
1.Awesome guy based on me develops unified theory.
2.Create Warp Drive.
3.Kill evil countries.
4.Develop secret US moonbase
5.Travel to other planets(He limits this to a page, "Hey alien biology,but nothing intelligent, time to go home")
I was hoping the next in the series would be better. I'm also a sucker.
February 11, 2019
When I was in the 4th grade I got into the Tom Swift series of books, written by "Victor Appleton II", not a real person but rather a pseudonym for a staff of writers from the publisher. It was written to the level of a 4th -6th grader though. "Warp Drive" does not even reach even that level of writing. The plot is nonsensical, the characters are poorly depicted and totally unsympathetic and the author is obviously a neo-con, self absorbed nut job with paranoid delusions and poorly concealed outright hatred of the Chinese, Russians and medical doctors, among many others and not necessarily in that order.
It doesn't deserve 1 star but I had to click on something. How the average is just under 4 stars is beyond my understanding, unless the reviewers are all 3rd graders.
It doesn't deserve 1 star but I had to click on something. How the average is just under 4 stars is beyond my understanding, unless the reviewers are all 3rd graders.
August 17, 2021
The writing was a little amateurish and the plot largely unbelievable. It also didn't follow the traditional plot structure we usually see in stories. All that being said, this is "The Martian" on steroids as far as the Science in Science Fiction goes. A lot of it's over the top and above my comprehension but it is high level science put into a fictional novel. I have seen this author on several shows on the history channel and I heard his voice narrating this novel. Like many previous reviews about this book it does seem like the author has cloned himself into the main character with all the martial arts, mountain biking and frathouse-ish beer drinking references and scenes. I bought and read it because I saw the author on television and in one of his zoom calls, this title was prominently displayed on his bookshelf. I figured what the heck and bought it used. Would I read him again... highly unlikely.
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February 1, 2021There used to be a sub-genre of science fiction called "hard" science fiction. It dealt mostly with advanced technology and its effects on human culture at large, or the people who developed it - maybe both. Warp Speed by Taylor takes us back to the realm of hard SF. In fact, this is the kind of hard SF that engineers and physics nerds dream about.
As you might imagine from that intro, the hero of this tale, Anson, is a physics professor, with perhaps a bit of an engineering bent. He and his two doctoral students, Becca and Jim, have discovered a quantum effect that they believe could have application as a faster-than-light drive for spaceships. Everything else that happens follows quite logically from there.
In order to power the drive one must have a source of power vastly greater than what is available through conventional sources, but fortunately, Becca comes up with a concept which uses nanomachinery and an odd physical principal to generate all the power needed. Also fortunately, Anson has befriended an Air Force officer, Tabitha, who is high in the councils of the black budget community within the U.S. and she is able to get them the funding they need to produce the power generators and the warp drive engines.
When they're attempting to test the engines in space for the first time, on a space shuttle flight, the bad guys (we think they're probably Chinese) sabotage the mission and steal the technology for themselves. The warp drive technology, it turns out, can also be used as a weapon far superior to the atomic bomb, and the book descends into a race against time, to see who will get control of the new technology, and the world.
If you enjoy a novel that's not all that long on plot, but filled with a ton of scientific speculations, you'll really like this one. It reminded me of early SF, like Rocket Ship Galileo by Heinlein.
As you might imagine from that intro, the hero of this tale, Anson, is a physics professor, with perhaps a bit of an engineering bent. He and his two doctoral students, Becca and Jim, have discovered a quantum effect that they believe could have application as a faster-than-light drive for spaceships. Everything else that happens follows quite logically from there.
In order to power the drive one must have a source of power vastly greater than what is available through conventional sources, but fortunately, Becca comes up with a concept which uses nanomachinery and an odd physical principal to generate all the power needed. Also fortunately, Anson has befriended an Air Force officer, Tabitha, who is high in the councils of the black budget community within the U.S. and she is able to get them the funding they need to produce the power generators and the warp drive engines.
When they're attempting to test the engines in space for the first time, on a space shuttle flight, the bad guys (we think they're probably Chinese) sabotage the mission and steal the technology for themselves. The warp drive technology, it turns out, can also be used as a weapon far superior to the atomic bomb, and the book descends into a race against time, to see who will get control of the new technology, and the world.
If you enjoy a novel that's not all that long on plot, but filled with a ton of scientific speculations, you'll really like this one. It reminded me of early SF, like Rocket Ship Galileo by Heinlein.
May 24, 2017
I'm afraid I have read the entire thing.
It starts off as a pretty harmless edisonade, with a rather too obvious author self insert (physics genius, mountain bike champ and karate whiz, what's not to like).
Anyhow, Travis (sorry Anson) discovers a warp drive and unlimited energy. This could be just great for humanity, dontcha think? Unfortunately, bad guys (read governments that the author does not like) get wind of the invention, and use it to devastating effect in a terrorist attack. Travis (sorry Anson), and his brave crew use said attack to justify committing genocide on the entire population of said nation with the bad government. I can't even contemplate how the author thinks this is a justifiable and proportionate response.
If I could give it no stars I would.
It starts off as a pretty harmless edisonade, with a rather too obvious author self insert (physics genius, mountain bike champ and karate whiz, what's not to like).
Anyhow, Travis (sorry Anson) discovers a warp drive and unlimited energy. This could be just great for humanity, dontcha think? Unfortunately, bad guys (read governments that the author does not like) get wind of the invention, and use it to devastating effect in a terrorist attack. Travis (sorry Anson), and his brave crew use said attack to justify committing genocide on the entire population of said nation with the bad government. I can't even contemplate how the author thinks this is a justifiable and proportionate response.
If I could give it no stars I would.
June 8, 2016
Glob help me, I read the whole thing. Dr. Taylor's approach to faster-than-light travel was new to me, and genuinely intriguing. Unfortunately, there's a story attached, and I don't even know where to start with that. It's as if Taylor thought if one Mary Sue is good, a whole gang of super-ninja-applied-physics nerds is even better.
December 13, 2007
First of all, if the book hadn't had so much egghead science, I'd give it a higher rating. I liked the story, but I just don't have the science background to understand but perhaps half of what he said about the warp effect.
That being said, the story was pretty good. The lead character was a bit naive for a 40 something year old man, but it is amusing. His love interest is interesting as are his friends. The portrayal of grad school science geeks was interesting as well. The plot minus too many science info dumps through the protagonist's thoughts and speech was excellent and minus said information would have been four stars.
If you really hate hard SF don't read this book as you'll probably be lost, but if you don't mind it and like a good story read it.
That being said, the story was pretty good. The lead character was a bit naive for a 40 something year old man, but it is amusing. His love interest is interesting as are his friends. The portrayal of grad school science geeks was interesting as well. The plot minus too many science info dumps through the protagonist's thoughts and speech was excellent and minus said information would have been four stars.
If you really hate hard SF don't read this book as you'll probably be lost, but if you don't mind it and like a good story read it.
February 6, 2015
You know those books that you hate to put down and can't wait to get back to? Warp Speed is the opposite. I gave up about 40% of the way through.
Mr. Taylor's writing is okay when he's giving you straight action; the two karate scenes and the mountain bike race were readable. Everything else he wrote was mind-numbingly boring. No tension. No emotion. No reason at all for me to keep reading it.
I'm not sure why any publisher would plop down money for this. Was a content editor used at all?
If you're looking for fast-paced sci-fi adventure, this book is not for you.
Mr. Taylor's writing is okay when he's giving you straight action; the two karate scenes and the mountain bike race were readable. Everything else he wrote was mind-numbingly boring. No tension. No emotion. No reason at all for me to keep reading it.
I'm not sure why any publisher would plop down money for this. Was a content editor used at all?
If you're looking for fast-paced sci-fi adventure, this book is not for you.
March 17, 2017
Rarely do I dislike a book - at worse I find a book uninteresting. But this book was bad. The characters are the author's two-dimensional wish fulfilment fantasies with a dash of jingoism thown in to make it worse. There's no real tension in the book - the characters invent miraculous technology singlehandedly and then it works perfectly the first time so they can overcome their enemies.
January 2, 2023
2021 Re-read, not bad, a bit slow and dense for the first 2/3rds, but then it flys!
March 16, 2020
Alldeles för vetenskapligt insnöad, man tappar greppet om, och med det intresset för, storyn.
February 26, 2017
"Heavy-handed Americentric wish-fulfillment fantasy" is the best description I can give this. The Physics was interesting, and the Engineering ignored all difficulties, while the economics, sociology, and politics were hopelessly naive. The enemy (a Sino -Soviet alliance) were depicted as evil for the sake of evil and no further analysis of their behavior was attempted or desired by the protagonists. Bleah. The Author had some good ideas, so if he ever learns to write, he may have a future.
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April 10, 2024I DID NOT READ THIS BOOK
This is a stand-in for my book count of a Swelce fan fic I read that a friend wrote. When goodreads found this because it has the words “Travis” and “Taylor” on the cover it was a good count decoy.
The one I read I loved immensely. It imagines what might have went on with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and how that love story went down
This is a stand-in for my book count of a Swelce fan fic I read that a friend wrote. When goodreads found this because it has the words “Travis” and “Taylor” on the cover it was a good count decoy.
The one I read I loved immensely. It imagines what might have went on with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and how that love story went down
December 31, 2007
Reads like a bad imitation of E.E. Doc Smith.
(for full disclosure, the author and hero of the book attended the University of Alabama, I'm an Auburn fan)
(for full disclosure, the author and hero of the book attended the University of Alabama, I'm an Auburn fan)
June 15, 2010
If this book were a movie it would be one of those SyFy channel B-movies - entertaining but don't look for too much out of it.
December 23, 2010
I don't remember when I read this, but it was all hard science, no characters, and left me feeling too much like there was a Mary Sue in the main character. I like Doc, just not this book.
September 15, 2016
I've been reading scifi for 40 years, this is the worst i have ever read. I finished it because i could not believe how utterly dreadful it was.
May 16, 2024
Huh, well this became a preachy conservative bore somewhere around the middle end and although I might not disagree with some of it, I don’t want to read his views at all. It is like having to sit through a political rally that you did sign up for and don’t agree with 75% of the BS he is spouting. I want the story not the political shit storm. I almost bumped this down just for that as it was a lot but didn’t. This with a bunch of commie convoluted plot, and a bunch of info science dumps that could have been condensed greatly, made the story a little less enjoyable and definitely deserves at least a star off. So the other stars comes off for the flat and 2 dimensional characters that are too perfect… Mary Sues Then last minute saves and a more science info dumps that don’t really further an already finished story, give it a almost 3, not quite, more like a 2.75. The science the plot of going to the space station to deploy and creat the energy, all good but worded, the characters, and then the dialog to explain the betrayal and blaming it on the politics that are then mansplained was just a bit too much. Part of it was good but most was just OK, and I had to leave and come back which is a deciding factor when rating as I had to take breaks from the self righteous narcissistic like attitude of the main character. The best I can say is it wasn’t bad but not really quite good, maybe on the better side of OK. It partially entertained but had a lot of eye rolls, a some frustration. I won’t read another from him.
June 29, 2025
Warp Speed Is a Wild and Fun Adventure for Sci Fi Nerds Like Me!
I did not expect that my favorite “rock-n-roll rocket scientist” who has been providing scientific input and insights on Ancient Aliens for years and now finds himself at the helm of the scientific research team at Skinwalker Ranch (a team that is in my opinion, equivalent to a modern day Star Trek landing party) would be so engaging and entertaining as sci fi novelist! This book was every bit as enjoyable as any other a list sci-fi story out there (Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica, etc). Why it hasn’t been commissioned into a movie is beyond me! It has everything … adventure, characters you care about, strong stellar relationships, intriguing scientific research, brainstorming sessions and discoveries, lots of humor, action packed conflicts and really cool fight scenes,family friendly love stories, twists, turns, unexpected sub-plots, and chock full of bad guys plotting against our heroes which include epic (and unexpected battles between the good guys and the bad guys) plus lots of space exploration for those of us with our heads in the cosmos. Can’t wait to embark on the next book in the series. This one was enjoyable to read - a sci fi story written by a real rocket scientist who can explain all the technical jargon like “Scotty” proudly explaining his technical journals to green horns,” but from the “Captain’s chair” of this entire enterprise … Great work Dr. Taylor! Looks like you have been able to achieve your life goals in this book series … scientist, astronaut and SUPERHERO! Wonder if the next book in the series will include interjecting your musical talents into the story line … I HIGHLY recommend this for any sci fi nerd out there like me that digs great storytelling!
I did not expect that my favorite “rock-n-roll rocket scientist” who has been providing scientific input and insights on Ancient Aliens for years and now finds himself at the helm of the scientific research team at Skinwalker Ranch (a team that is in my opinion, equivalent to a modern day Star Trek landing party) would be so engaging and entertaining as sci fi novelist! This book was every bit as enjoyable as any other a list sci-fi story out there (Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica, etc). Why it hasn’t been commissioned into a movie is beyond me! It has everything … adventure, characters you care about, strong stellar relationships, intriguing scientific research, brainstorming sessions and discoveries, lots of humor, action packed conflicts and really cool fight scenes,family friendly love stories, twists, turns, unexpected sub-plots, and chock full of bad guys plotting against our heroes which include epic (and unexpected battles between the good guys and the bad guys) plus lots of space exploration for those of us with our heads in the cosmos. Can’t wait to embark on the next book in the series. This one was enjoyable to read - a sci fi story written by a real rocket scientist who can explain all the technical jargon like “Scotty” proudly explaining his technical journals to green horns,” but from the “Captain’s chair” of this entire enterprise … Great work Dr. Taylor! Looks like you have been able to achieve your life goals in this book series … scientist, astronaut and SUPERHERO! Wonder if the next book in the series will include interjecting your musical talents into the story line … I HIGHLY recommend this for any sci fi nerd out there like me that digs great storytelling!
June 7, 2024
I read this book after reading the through the Looking Glass Novels by John Ringo. Travis S. Taylor is the co-author on the last three books in that series and I wanted to get a feel for how much of Taylor and how much was Ringo when it came to writing those last three books.
First off this is a very OK book. I'm not sure if this is Taylor's first book but it feels unpolished compared to Through the Looking Glass novels. That said some of the reviews are way over the top.
This is not a bad book, but it's not an overly good book either. Pace is all over the place there is no strong drama during much of the book, and it often is just doing science for the sake of science. I don’t have a degree in Physics but I know more about space travel and particle physics than the average bear. The issue isn’t the science but plot needed some conflict early on more than “I alway wanted to be an astronaut” That is a good start but its not enough.
The best part of the book is after the shuttle explodes which is on the cover so I’m not giving anything away. Because now there is clear conflict.
If you're looking for a nerdy physic scifi book, this isn’t bad but know its got its issues.
First off this is a very OK book. I'm not sure if this is Taylor's first book but it feels unpolished compared to Through the Looking Glass novels. That said some of the reviews are way over the top.
This is not a bad book, but it's not an overly good book either. Pace is all over the place there is no strong drama during much of the book, and it often is just doing science for the sake of science. I don’t have a degree in Physics but I know more about space travel and particle physics than the average bear. The issue isn’t the science but plot needed some conflict early on more than “I alway wanted to be an astronaut” That is a good start but its not enough.
The best part of the book is after the shuttle explodes which is on the cover so I’m not giving anything away. Because now there is clear conflict.
If you're looking for a nerdy physic scifi book, this isn’t bad but know its got its issues.
March 14, 2021
Warp Speed by Travis S. Taylor
Persevere through the technical jargon and you’ll find a good story and hopeful plot. A black belted scientist and mentees invent a warp drive. That drive becomes the focus of an international plot and mayhem and death follow.
Taylor’s technical expertise seems to get away from him in some of the passages. I’m not sure if it is accidental or intentional. If your eyes glaze, push through, he writes a good story. Anson, the main protagonist, demonstrates a real reaction to being assaulted. Whether said assault is on his person, his friends, or his nation, he takes it personally and reacts accordingly.
His references to books that were on both our TBR piles were entertaining. I liked Anson’s willingness to think big. I also liked the strong female characters.
I recommend the book.
Persevere through the technical jargon and you’ll find a good story and hopeful plot. A black belted scientist and mentees invent a warp drive. That drive becomes the focus of an international plot and mayhem and death follow.
Taylor’s technical expertise seems to get away from him in some of the passages. I’m not sure if it is accidental or intentional. If your eyes glaze, push through, he writes a good story. Anson, the main protagonist, demonstrates a real reaction to being assaulted. Whether said assault is on his person, his friends, or his nation, he takes it personally and reacts accordingly.
His references to books that were on both our TBR piles were entertaining. I liked Anson’s willingness to think big. I also liked the strong female characters.
I recommend the book.
February 12, 2022
So we get an idealized version of the author. In this and A LOT of hard science that is hard to understand. Taylor foregoes classic three act structure here for something akin to what I imagine it'd be like sitting at the local Hooters and listening to him spin this yarn. There is definitely that feeling of folksy charm that you get from him in his television appearances.it covers a lot of the sins here (not withstanding the obvious jingoistic conservative political leaning). The main character is inconsistent in that he mourns the deaths if his country as his fault but sweeps the genocide of foreign (or enemy people) under the rug. One of the neat things here though
Is that you can really see his progress and growth as a writer here though. Which is why I'm giving the actual book one star but also an extra star to grow on...
Is that you can really see his progress and growth as a writer here though. Which is why I'm giving the actual book one star but also an extra star to grow on...
May 6, 2022
As a thought experiment of how warp tech could happen on earth, this is a fun read, but not to be taken without some salt. . It's more like reading a Sci Fi book from the 40s or early 50s. Americans are heroic and the Red Menace is real and totally cut and dried. If only more American's were gun toting martial arts expert super scientists then we could reach the stars... or so Travis Taylor seems to say. Along the way there is plenty of Rightwing Gun Nut, Free Market, Global Warming is a hoax, Anti Commie paranoia and nonsense, but it's so superficial that it's hard to take seriously.
A huge pile of jargon and technical language fills the pages of the book, constantly proving that the author is "Real Sciencey", but again it flows past with the speed of the space opera plot so it's only slightly annoying.
A huge pile of jargon and technical language fills the pages of the book, constantly proving that the author is "Real Sciencey", but again it flows past with the speed of the space opera plot so it's only slightly annoying.
November 15, 2023
This is well and truly underrated. This is only the 2nd book in my entire life that has made my mind feel like it's been truly stimulated, 2nd book since Relativity by Einstein. I haven't read much in the way of Science Fiction but this is easily my favourite. Travis is so intelligent. I first came across him while watching The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch and for a couple of years I had no idea that he was an author, he's highly intelligent and if he wasn't he wouldn't have worked on classified projects with NASA or be brought in as an expert on the UFO/UAP Field. He's one of my favourite people. I think he's a complete utter legend and it won't be long until I read his next book in this series.
June 28, 2021
The book is a little sappy in places. This must have been an early novel of the author because I have seen him write better than this. Nevertheless, it is an interesting subject since the author is a scientist and he looks at how one might develop a warp drive and some of the applications it might have other than travelling through space. In fact, most of the alternative I had never thought about before. Good job.
I will probably read this book again, mostly for its technical aspects.
I will probably read this book again, mostly for its technical aspects.
March 30, 2022
Good Read Old Style Science Fiction
Light on character development. But Travis does good work on the conflict and action. He is always interesting when he just starts blue skying about the various threats that the universe has up its sleve for our planet. Like Heinlein, Clarke, or Nivens? Then you may want to read this book.
Light on character development. But Travis does good work on the conflict and action. He is always interesting when he just starts blue skying about the various threats that the universe has up its sleve for our planet. Like Heinlein, Clarke, or Nivens? Then you may want to read this book.
May 11, 2022
Not scifi at all except for the concept of the warp drive. Reminded me of a poorly written Buckaroo Bonzai character.
Trapped floating in space? I can twist these wires together to transport us back to Earth while wearing bulky spacesuit gloves and mentally solving 4th dimensional quantum equations.
Trapped floating in space? I can twist these wires together to transport us back to Earth while wearing bulky spacesuit gloves and mentally solving 4th dimensional quantum equations.
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March 30, 2021
Fun sci-fi
Every sci-fi fans fantasy, to be part of the crew that finds/makes the tech to fly off and find new worlds. This is a great science filled fantasy that really brings home how far we have to go still, in every way.
Every sci-fi fans fantasy, to be part of the crew that finds/makes the tech to fly off and find new worlds. This is a great science filled fantasy that really brings home how far we have to go still, in every way.
August 25, 2023
The main character feels like a self insert by an author who is nowhere near as cool as he thinks he is. As I read, I want to say: "Dude. You are NOT that cool. Also this character that you are writing is not that cool either." I will say that I am still reading it anyway.
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