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Invictus #1-2
Invictus Omnibus
Now in One Boxed The Complete Invictus Duology
Every soldier knows there are endless ways to die.
Every Ubezhishche soldier knows there are far worse fates than death.
Sevastien one zero two four, S line third modification, has survived the destruction of his own ship and an enemy station. But he was rescued by the wrong side -- by Nalyn Ila, captain of the Elysian destroyer Invictus. Now he's facing a difficult How to persuade Captain Ila and her people that he is not an enemy combatant. That if there was an act of war, it was committed by her people, not his own.
Sevastien is almost certain he was an innocent bystander of disaster ... unless his own people set him up, aiming to get him aboard Invictus for reasons he can't yet understand. Maybe they did. It's just the kind of thing Ubezhishche Command might do.
Nalyn Ila is almost certain Sevastien is an enemy agent, placed aboard her ship by Ubezhishche Command. But no one, not her own people nor the enemy nor Sevastien himself, can possibly guess what use she might actually have for an Ubezhishche soldier. Even if he actually is an innocent bystander, she may be able to use him in her private long-laid plans. And if he's actually an enemy agent ... that might be even better.
Every soldier knows there are endless ways to die.
Every Ubezhishche soldier knows there are far worse fates than death.
Sevastien one zero two four, S line third modification, has survived the destruction of his own ship and an enemy station. But he was rescued by the wrong side -- by Nalyn Ila, captain of the Elysian destroyer Invictus. Now he's facing a difficult How to persuade Captain Ila and her people that he is not an enemy combatant. That if there was an act of war, it was committed by her people, not his own.
Sevastien is almost certain he was an innocent bystander of disaster ... unless his own people set him up, aiming to get him aboard Invictus for reasons he can't yet understand. Maybe they did. It's just the kind of thing Ubezhishche Command might do.
Nalyn Ila is almost certain Sevastien is an enemy agent, placed aboard her ship by Ubezhishche Command. But no one, not her own people nor the enemy nor Sevastien himself, can possibly guess what use she might actually have for an Ubezhishche soldier. Even if he actually is an innocent bystander, she may be able to use him in her private long-laid plans. And if he's actually an enemy agent ... that might be even better.
791 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2023
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Rachel Neumeier
57 books582 followersRachel Neumeier started writing fiction to relax when she was a graduate student and needed a hobby unrelated to her research. Prior to selling her first fantasy novel, she had published only a few articles in venues such as The American Journal of Botany. However, finding that her interests did not lie in research, Rachel left academia and began to let her hobbies take over her life instead.
She now raises and shows dogs, gardens, cooks, and occasionally finds time to read. She works part-time for a tutoring program, though she tutors far more students in Math and Chemistry than in English Composition.
She now raises and shows dogs, gardens, cooks, and occasionally finds time to read. She works part-time for a tutoring program, though she tutors far more students in Math and Chemistry than in English Composition.
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April 25, 2025If you’ve read Tuyo, you’ll already have a good idea of what this duology (or maybe, a very long single book in 2 parts?) offers. There are many familiar elements. Two characters from different, opposing backgrounds, both trying to achieve a greater good and coming up against each other in the process. The majority of supporting characters are, well, supportive without personal agendas that significantly change the plot direction.
There’s some interesting worldbuilding and technology including genetic manipulation and cyberspace, so battles (metaphorically) can be fought both physically and virtually. There was intrigue and complex plotting (by the characters), though I’d say that was more in the background with the reader witnessing the outcomes more than experiencing the complexity.
As usual, I found most of the characters too good (considerate, kind, selfless, competent etc) to be true. Though that’s part of the appeal with Neumeier’s books: idealised stories where characters can be their best selves. It does lead to a lack of tension, but that’s probably a good thing if you’re after a comfort read.
There’s some interesting worldbuilding and technology including genetic manipulation and cyberspace, so battles (metaphorically) can be fought both physically and virtually. There was intrigue and complex plotting (by the characters), though I’d say that was more in the background with the reader witnessing the outcomes more than experiencing the complexity.
As usual, I found most of the characters too good (considerate, kind, selfless, competent etc) to be true. Though that’s part of the appeal with Neumeier’s books: idealised stories where characters can be their best selves. It does lead to a lack of tension, but that’s probably a good thing if you’re after a comfort read.
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