Insurrection

PanTech Chronicles #2

by F. Lockhaven, M.A. Owens, Mr. Brogath

Unleash your inner rebel in Insurrection , the electrifying second installment of the PanTech Chronicles. After accidentally foiling a rebellion on the day of her entry exam, Taylor finds herself the recipient of additional trust and privileges as a new employee. Tools she fully intends on using to destroy PanTech from within. She soon realizes that one of her own biggest obstacles is herself, as she struggles to make friends and open herself up to others. She must accept that no one poses a threat to an organization like PanTech alone, no matter how angry they may feel. Immersing herself into a new animal study, one that promises to give dogs and cats a human-like intelligence, Taylor realizes the goal of the experiment goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined. All the way to a plot to overthrow PanTech's current leadership, replacing the ruling class of scientists with a military dictatorship. Knowing that a violent military dictator in power would only make matters worse, Taylor moves to sabotage their plot, and prevent these intelligent animals from being used as mere tools for tyrants. Can Taylor once again bring herself to protect the very organization her heart burns to destroy?

230 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2022

About the author

F. Lockhaven is one of Grace Lockhaven's several pen names where "Teen and Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy" books are published.

Grace Lockhaven loves to read fantasy, paranormal, mysteries, and so much more.

Her favorite series are Harry Potter, Cirque Du Freak, and Spooksville.

She loves coming up with stories about witches and wizards, mythical gods, dragons, vampires, ghosts and demons.

Her favorite hobbies are reading, hiking, exercising, drawing and watching humorous anime with her family.

How did she meet the man of her life, Thomas Lockhaven?
She was working as a personal trainer on the first floor of the gym. Thomas heard her laugh from the third floor, and he just had to find out who that laugh belonged to. It took him weeks to find her, but he finally heard her laugh again while he was on the same floor.

Reviews

[Daryl P Goodwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning from adversity born out of pandemic.

I was told this is the first book about PanTech, where this is short for Pandemic Technologies. The tale is of the struggle of a young woman with bad bosses, impersonal self-interested entities like PanTech, and learning who to trust and accept as an ally.

Integral to the story is how animal companions can interact with their owners when their intelligence is enhanced. We are given examples of how such enhancement can affect those subject to it.

I liked the worldbuiliding and the hierarchical interplay, but felt there were a couple of big plot holes that reduced credibility and my immersion in the story.. This spoiled the ending and my overall enjoyment. Nevertheless, I would like to read more of this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Twisted Key Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Phthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this. I am enjoying this story immensely. I still love Ghost and Taylor and I can’t wait to read more of their adventures! I like how Taylor thinks and how her mind works. This is a very exciting series! I look forward to reading the next adventure!