Long Fall

Biotech Legacy #2

by Chris J. Randolph

Four years have passed since human civilization fell, and life on Earth has evolved. Powered by living technology, fledgling human and Oikeyan nations now war for control on the surface, while the ancient starship Legacy and her human commander, Marcus Donovan, wait in orbit for a chance to create a more lasting peace.

But all of that changes when search & rescue specialist Jack Hernandez uncovers something dangerous hidden in the jungles of Mexico.

Now the race is on to control the artifact. Driven by fanatical ideologies and an insatiable hunger for victory, each side will unleash soldiers with power beyond reason in their bid to control the Earth.

But is any creature incorruptible enough to wield the power of a god?

Biotech Legacy: Long Fall is the long-awaited sequel to Stars Rain Down.

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2013

About the author

Writer of high adventure, dark drama, and quirky comedy, set in vibrant worlds that bend the imagination. Proud self-publisher, nerd, video game enthusiast, and Mexican-American.

Originally fabricated in Silicon Valley before being shipped to Rocklin, CA. Now plugged into a general purpose terminal, burning clock-cycles on text and image manipulation.

Looking to reinvent how independent authors share their work, and broaden the marketplace by helping new readers find it.

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pity it didn’t end up a trilogy

I liked “Long Fall” a lot. It’s inventive, imaginative & lots of times , I was unable to guess where it was headed. Basically, everything you want in a Sci-fi novel. In some ways it reminded me of Charlie Stross’ “Accellerando”, but about where rampant tech would take the military. Damn enjoyable read.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written by a friend from high school. I read the first in his series, and - though it felt like it ended mid-beat - I think I enjoyed it more. Possibly, I remember too little from the first book, but I definitely lost track of all the characters, back-stories, species, groups, and alliances. Multiple times. Generally, the scenes were interesting and the plot was ... energetic... but I just couldn't figure out why some of it was there or how it was relevant. But it's not like I was close to giving up on it or even thought about doing so. And I'll probably read the last one, too!

[I. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first one better but this was still a good book. I think this one was less coherent though and there were a few moments that I needed to check my sanity for what I missed.

The story ended well. Good characters and very good ideas. CJR has a pretty wild imagination, and that's what makes the story interesting.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first, and the way some aspects (especially chapter 0 and the end of the book) were written leave a lot to be desired. What happened to the mars colony? Did they just leave them there to die? Really?