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Outworld Ranger (Books 1-3): A Space Opera Adventure Series
Fast Starships, Lovable Rogues, Snarky AIs, Alien Menaces
A pulse-pound tale of sci-fi adventure for fans of Star Wars and the Culture. This space opera bundle
Forbidden SystemRogue StarshipShadow AgentsGrab a copy and prepare to stay up all night!
٭٭٭٭٭ "This is a really good adventure. It has been a while since I read a science fiction book this good. Very creative world building and interesting, well developed characters. A pretty easy read and HIGHLY recommended for all space opera fans."
The Benevolency Universe
For over 3,000 years a superintelligence called the Benevolence guided humanity through an age of unprecedented peace, prosperity, and technological advancement. Now, a century after its collapse, our enemies multiply as we struggle to maintain our starfaring civilization and recover technology we once took for granted. But the Benevolence kept many secrets to itself, secrets that could shape the future of humanity.
FORBIDDEN SYSTEM
This is the mission where it all begins
A simple covert mission to spy on the Krixis, a telepathic alien race, turns into a desperate bid to save mankind when Silky, a super-confident, snarky AI, and Empathic Services agent Eyana Ora uncover a plot to use a secret super-weapon. But the weapon, a lost piece of Ancient technology, holds secrets that neither side expected—secrets that will reshape humanity’s future.
A pulse-pound tale of sci-fi adventure for fans of Star Wars and the Culture. This space opera bundle
Forbidden SystemRogue StarshipShadow AgentsGrab a copy and prepare to stay up all night!
٭٭٭٭٭ "This is a really good adventure. It has been a while since I read a science fiction book this good. Very creative world building and interesting, well developed characters. A pretty easy read and HIGHLY recommended for all space opera fans."
The Benevolency Universe
For over 3,000 years a superintelligence called the Benevolence guided humanity through an age of unprecedented peace, prosperity, and technological advancement. Now, a century after its collapse, our enemies multiply as we struggle to maintain our starfaring civilization and recover technology we once took for granted. But the Benevolence kept many secrets to itself, secrets that could shape the future of humanity.
FORBIDDEN SYSTEM
This is the mission where it all begins
A simple covert mission to spy on the Krixis, a telepathic alien race, turns into a desperate bid to save mankind when Silky, a super-confident, snarky AI, and Empathic Services agent Eyana Ora uncover a plot to use a secret super-weapon. But the weapon, a lost piece of Ancient technology, holds secrets that neither side expected—secrets that will reshape humanity’s future.
1023 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2023
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David Alastair Hayden
21 books115 followersDavid Alastair Hayden writes science fiction and fantasy. He lives in Alabama. He studied history, literature, and religion at the University of Alabama.
David is also an avid collector of vintage manual typewriters, mostly from the 1950's.
To learn more about David's upcoming projects or to leave him feedback, please visit www.dahayden.com.
David is also an avid collector of vintage manual typewriters, mostly from the 1950's.
To learn more about David's upcoming projects or to leave him feedback, please visit www.dahayden.com.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
November 11, 2023
Really good! New ideas
I didn’t know what to expect from this bundle. I think this is my first experience with this author, although his name is in my memory so I could definitely be wrong on that account. Anyway, I really loved the bundle! The characters are a little different than the mainstream syfy genre because their are alien characters, technical computer chips with personalities and much more. I think it makes the book more interesting and certainly exciting and explains the space opera category. There’s lots of action,intense, dramatic scenes of battle and character interactions. It reminds me a little of the Expeditionary Force series, and we all know how good that is so that’s quite the compliment. I’m quite thrilled to have found a new author who delves deep into the things I most appreciate in writing: great characters with lots of humor and friendly banter, lots of believable action and scene work, and a creative storyline that has some freshness to it and lots of unexpected twists. I’m sticking with the series and moving on to the next book & I’ll for sure be looking to his other series. If you’re on the fence about this one, don’t be. Get it. You won’t be sorry. It’s quite the adventure!👍😉
I didn’t know what to expect from this bundle. I think this is my first experience with this author, although his name is in my memory so I could definitely be wrong on that account. Anyway, I really loved the bundle! The characters are a little different than the mainstream syfy genre because their are alien characters, technical computer chips with personalities and much more. I think it makes the book more interesting and certainly exciting and explains the space opera category. There’s lots of action,intense, dramatic scenes of battle and character interactions. It reminds me a little of the Expeditionary Force series, and we all know how good that is so that’s quite the compliment. I’m quite thrilled to have found a new author who delves deep into the things I most appreciate in writing: great characters with lots of humor and friendly banter, lots of believable action and scene work, and a creative storyline that has some freshness to it and lots of unexpected twists. I’m sticking with the series and moving on to the next book & I’ll for sure be looking to his other series. If you’re on the fence about this one, don’t be. Get it. You won’t be sorry. It’s quite the adventure!👍😉
December 14, 2023
Adventure and betrayal
An architect found an ancient site with the means of talking to a woman in sleep chamber in another dimension. He was set some tasks to set her free, but was attacked before he was finished. This is a heart warming tale set in space with many people with unknown reasons for wanting to get to the main characters. Love the way a core group gets bigger as the storyline gets more dangerous. Good read.
An architect found an ancient site with the means of talking to a woman in sleep chamber in another dimension. He was set some tasks to set her free, but was attacked before he was finished. This is a heart warming tale set in space with many people with unknown reasons for wanting to get to the main characters. Love the way a core group gets bigger as the storyline gets more dangerous. Good read.
September 30, 2023
Damn good story
Stumbled across this, looking for something to read. Was definitely worth my time. This has been an excellent story and fun to read. Have to find the other books now.
Stumbled across this, looking for something to read. Was definitely worth my time. This has been an excellent story and fun to read. Have to find the other books now.
April 12, 2024
Closer! 👀Let Me Whisper in Your Ear👂
The one recurring theme throughout these three books is the super advanced AI earpiece👂 called Silky, who is handed down through hundreds of years to guardians, the latest one in this book set is Siv, who was given Silky👂 by his father. His father also bequeaths Siv🐺💪🗡🔫💥 the starship, Outworld Ranger🚀.
Through thick and thin, space battles🚀💥 and hand to hand combat🐺💪🗡🔫, Silky👂 is always there helping, watching , advising, but he has secrets locked inside that he is promised to never divulge.
Of course the third book ends in a cliffhanger! I believe there are two more books. Some of the situations are repetitive. Some of the people are stupid. They don't finish the job, Thereby allowing the villains👺 to escape or be revived, etc.
Lots of robots🤖 , Androids and aliens👽 are throughout the books.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle Unlimited
The one recurring theme throughout these three books is the super advanced AI earpiece👂 called Silky, who is handed down through hundreds of years to guardians, the latest one in this book set is Siv, who was given Silky👂 by his father. His father also bequeaths Siv🐺💪🗡🔫💥 the starship, Outworld Ranger🚀.
Through thick and thin, space battles🚀💥 and hand to hand combat🐺💪🗡🔫, Silky👂 is always there helping, watching , advising, but he has secrets locked inside that he is promised to never divulge.
Of course the third book ends in a cliffhanger! I believe there are two more books. Some of the situations are repetitive. Some of the people are stupid. They don't finish the job, Thereby allowing the villains👺 to escape or be revived, etc.
Lots of robots🤖 , Androids and aliens👽 are throughout the books.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle Unlimited
November 7, 2023
SCI-FI action
From start to finish, this 3 book series is filled with action. The characters have been crafted with care. The transition between books is natural. Sci-fi readers, you won't want to put the book down!
From start to finish, this 3 book series is filled with action. The characters have been crafted with care. The transition between books is natural. Sci-fi readers, you won't want to put the book down!
March 3, 2024
Good Story line. Interesting characters.
Great from start to finish. But the book did not end. Maybe the next book continues. Unusual to lose some of the popular heroes as the story continues, but very futuristic and unusual characters that you grow to really enjoy.
Great from start to finish. But the book did not end. Maybe the next book continues. Unusual to lose some of the popular heroes as the story continues, but very futuristic and unusual characters that you grow to really enjoy.
October 22, 2024
Plot Was Poor
There was no movement in the plot. Is nothing more than a lot of words to fill a page. At first I skipped pages, then chapters and finally quit reading. I am finished with this series. Too bad, as it started so uniquely.
There was no movement in the plot. Is nothing more than a lot of words to fill a page. At first I skipped pages, then chapters and finally quit reading. I am finished with this series. Too bad, as it started so uniquely.
December 15, 2023
fabulous
The characters(real and digital)are engaging, humorous exciting. I really need to know what happens next for our family of characters
The characters(real and digital)are engaging, humorous exciting. I really need to know what happens next for our family of characters
January 23, 2024
Excellent
And even though it seemed to go on longer than necessary, the metaphysics were interesting. Now I only wonder how Oona finally gets to the position she's destined for... 🙂
And even though it seemed to go on longer than necessary, the metaphysics were interesting. Now I only wonder how Oona finally gets to the position she's destined for... 🙂
March 4, 2024
DNF.
There are only so many impossible situations I can take
There are only so many impossible situations I can take
May 28, 2024
Really enjoyed the excellent characters and story
September 15, 2024
Wow!
I wonder where it ends. Fast passed. Can't put it down.
Anyone who gets to keep up with what could happen in the future will enjoy this series.
I wonder where it ends. Fast passed. Can't put it down.
Anyone who gets to keep up with what could happen in the future will enjoy this series.
June 21, 2025
Awesome
These books are awesome. Love the characters and the plot. Can’t wait to read the next part in the series.
These books are awesome. Love the characters and the plot. Can’t wait to read the next part in the series.
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