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EXOSKELETON II: TYMPANUM
Just as William Thompson’s life returns to normal after his horrifying ordeal inside the Red Box, a mysterious man passes along a grim people with deadly intentions are searching for him – someone with his abilities cannot be allowed to exist. Will soon finds himself at the center of a global conflict spawned from a sinister history that is now resurfacing. Something ominous emerges from the floor of the Southern Sea, setting into motion a deadly chain of events that threatens the world ...
Tympanum is the second book in the science-fiction/supernatural-thriller Exoskeleton series.
Tympanum is the second book in the science-fiction/supernatural-thriller Exoskeleton series.
426 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2024
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Shane Stadler
53 books136 followersShane Stadler is an experimental physicist. He has worked at numerous government research and defense laboratories, and is currently a professor of physics at a major research university. EXOSKELETON is his first novel.
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June 15, 2024
Well. A Sort of DNF for me. I read every page until 67% but just couldn’t anymore. I skimmed through the rest. And I mean skimmed just looking for Wills name so I could read his story.
The Omnis, the Chinese, The Russians, The serial killers, The CP survivors, WillThompson, , the jittery man, the Israelis, McDougall and Denise, The CIA, the FBI, Syncorp, Red Falcon, Red Wraith,Nazis, nuclear subs, Adolf Hitler, Visible Ghosts, wandering souls, Extraterrestrial underwater advanced technology. I was waiting for Bigfoot or the vampire Lestat by the time I started skimming.
All I wanted when I finished book one was to see where Will took his extraordinary new abilities, instead there is a global insanity that really makes no sense at all.
The Omnis, the Chinese, The Russians, The serial killers, The CP survivors, WillThompson, , the jittery man, the Israelis, McDougall and Denise, The CIA, the FBI, Syncorp, Red Falcon, Red Wraith,Nazis, nuclear subs, Adolf Hitler, Visible Ghosts, wandering souls, Extraterrestrial underwater advanced technology. I was waiting for Bigfoot or the vampire Lestat by the time I started skimming.
All I wanted when I finished book one was to see where Will took his extraordinary new abilities, instead there is a global insanity that really makes no sense at all.
May 3, 2024
It just gets better
The first book might be too much for some but you realize in this book what it was set in motion for. This book has some horror flavor but not the torture element. It is much more of a thriller. I would more confidently say this will probably be my favorite book series of all time. The marketing tag of "this book will leave a mark on your soul" has a lot of meanings now. It's true for the first one because I have never read a book that abrasive but now I just won't ever forget how dynamic this series is. It will stick with me for a long time.
The first book might be too much for some but you realize in this book what it was set in motion for. This book has some horror flavor but not the torture element. It is much more of a thriller. I would more confidently say this will probably be my favorite book series of all time. The marketing tag of "this book will leave a mark on your soul" has a lot of meanings now. It's true for the first one because I have never read a book that abrasive but now I just won't ever forget how dynamic this series is. It will stick with me for a long time.
September 7, 2024
Well, well, well
I can hardly believe these books, I've just finished the second; and believe me you'll want to keep reading ....... Brilliant, hardly covers how I feel about the books subject. I'd like to spend 5 minutes in your head Shane Stadler, you must have time travelled; perhaps even to mars. Your books are phenominal. Thank You.
I can hardly believe these books, I've just finished the second; and believe me you'll want to keep reading ....... Brilliant, hardly covers how I feel about the books subject. I'd like to spend 5 minutes in your head Shane Stadler, you must have time travelled; perhaps even to mars. Your books are phenominal. Thank You.
September 8, 2024
Existential but thought provoking
Author does a masterful job of weaving all the timeliness and intersecting pieces so that bit by bit things are revealed and pieces fall into place and the story makes sense. It sucks you in and takes you along for the ride... excellent story!
Author does a masterful job of weaving all the timeliness and intersecting pieces so that bit by bit things are revealed and pieces fall into place and the story makes sense. It sucks you in and takes you along for the ride... excellent story!
September 10, 2024
This is a ripping good story
The story is a brilliantly woven story with genuine operations in the Antarctic in 1943 to 1946 with Operation Tabarin and again the very well documented operation with Admiral R.E. Byrd with operation Highjump 1947 brilliant stuff
The story is a brilliantly woven story with genuine operations in the Antarctic in 1943 to 1946 with Operation Tabarin and again the very well documented operation with Admiral R.E. Byrd with operation Highjump 1947 brilliant stuff
September 21, 2024
Unique dark and engaging
This series is grim and disturbing, not for the faint of heart. The plot is unique in many aspects with well developed characters and non stop action. You will find yourself reading well past your bed time because you just can't put it down.
This series is grim and disturbing, not for the faint of heart. The plot is unique in many aspects with well developed characters and non stop action. You will find yourself reading well past your bed time because you just can't put it down.
April 5, 2025
A great read
What wonderful work, and to take this in so many different directions 1) makes you think, 2) and make you open your eyes. What an interesting plot and such great character development. I can’t wait for book 3:).
What wonderful work, and to take this in so many different directions 1) makes you think, 2) and make you open your eyes. What an interesting plot and such great character development. I can’t wait for book 3:).
April 7, 2025
This series of four books if a wonderful 4 book series of action/science fiction book. I only wish it were more mainstream and had a greater readership. It had just the right mix of science and action. I loved it.
September 10, 2024
second book better than the first!
Lots of twists and turns! Loved this book more than the first which is very rare. Looking forward to the next book!
Lots of twists and turns! Loved this book more than the first which is very rare. Looking forward to the next book!
September 12, 2024
Again a page turner
Second book in the series, started slower than the first, but built up nicely, well set up for the 3rd
Second book in the series, started slower than the first, but built up nicely, well set up for the 3rd
September 20, 2024
Excellent
Love this series. The science is believable and the story is fast paced. The books are quick reads because of the way they're written. You will love them.
Love this series. The science is believable and the story is fast paced. The books are quick reads because of the way they're written. You will love them.
August 21, 2025
great book though and though, it kept me on the edge of my seat. there is quite a lot of build up but worth it
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