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Sunken Spaceship #2
Terminal Pursuit
A group of intergalactic poachers commit an unforgivable they stole Fin’s dog.
Without any solid leads from the Ranger Corps, Fin spearheads his own audacious investigation into the sinister black-market weapons ring run by criminal syndicate Acheron. As the syndicate's new leaders unveil their diabolical scheme, they hope to dissuade the Rangers from chasing after them by wielding an important hostage—Fin’s beloved golden retriever, Jacques.
Fin, Renata, Drake, and Audrey embark on a perilous journey to stop Acheron’s poaching activities. They race across the stars into Levotis Empire space, navigating treacherous planetary systems, corrupt governments, and vile conglomerates hell-bent on profit no matter the cost. The crew discovers Acheron is involved in a conspiracy that transcends poaching innocent extraterrestrial animals and sentient beings.
The syndicate is on the brink of unleashing a technology with catastrophic potential. This tech threatens the tenuous peace upheld by the Union of Intergalactic Accord.
As newly employed Rangers, Fin and the crew plunge headlong into the lion’s den on an undercover mission fraught with danger. They will have to risk everything to uncover Acheron’s nefarious activities—and of course, save Jacques.
Book 2 of this rollicking sci-fi adventure from Anthony J. Melchiorri. It's perfect for fans of JN Chaney, MR Forbes, and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Without any solid leads from the Ranger Corps, Fin spearheads his own audacious investigation into the sinister black-market weapons ring run by criminal syndicate Acheron. As the syndicate's new leaders unveil their diabolical scheme, they hope to dissuade the Rangers from chasing after them by wielding an important hostage—Fin’s beloved golden retriever, Jacques.
Fin, Renata, Drake, and Audrey embark on a perilous journey to stop Acheron’s poaching activities. They race across the stars into Levotis Empire space, navigating treacherous planetary systems, corrupt governments, and vile conglomerates hell-bent on profit no matter the cost. The crew discovers Acheron is involved in a conspiracy that transcends poaching innocent extraterrestrial animals and sentient beings.
The syndicate is on the brink of unleashing a technology with catastrophic potential. This tech threatens the tenuous peace upheld by the Union of Intergalactic Accord.
As newly employed Rangers, Fin and the crew plunge headlong into the lion’s den on an undercover mission fraught with danger. They will have to risk everything to uncover Acheron’s nefarious activities—and of course, save Jacques.
Book 2 of this rollicking sci-fi adventure from Anthony J. Melchiorri. It's perfect for fans of JN Chaney, MR Forbes, and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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445 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2024
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About the author
Anthony J. Melchiorri
111 books366 followersAnthony J Melchiorri is a scientist with a PhD in bioengineering. Originally from the Midwest, he now lives in Texas. By day, he develops cellular therapies and 3D-printable artificial organs. By night, he writes apocalyptic, medical, and science-fiction thrillers that blend real-world research with other-worldly possibility. When he isn't in the lab or at the keyboard, he spends his time running, reading, hiking, and traveling in search of new story ideas.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
May 8, 2024
Dr Melchiorri has crafted an amazing series. Intriguing. Visceral. Evolving. Challenging. Thought provoking. In parts, absolutely terrifying. "Sunken Starship" (book 1) was riveting, the reader is compelled to continue to turn the page. Then look for the publication of the next book.
In "Terminal Pursuit" the story continues honing in further in the intrigue, pursuit of objectives, and evolution of the characters/their relationships and the general story. Some nasty stuff challenges our wonderful protagonists as well as food for thought.
Each book has an accomplishment; an ending. And there is some hard science in terms of bioengineering and epidemiology. A bit of philosophy and wisdom. Beautifully written.
In "Terminal Pursuit" the story continues honing in further in the intrigue, pursuit of objectives, and evolution of the characters/their relationships and the general story. Some nasty stuff challenges our wonderful protagonists as well as food for thought.
Each book has an accomplishment; an ending. And there is some hard science in terms of bioengineering and epidemiology. A bit of philosophy and wisdom. Beautifully written.
July 20, 2024
The story line has me hooked, I just must see how it ends
For me the violence sometimes gets over the top. What I find quite fascinating is trying to imagine what all of those different beings would actually look like. I definitely want to follow Fin and his friends to the end of this adventure!
For me the violence sometimes gets over the top. What I find quite fascinating is trying to imagine what all of those different beings would actually look like. I definitely want to follow Fin and his friends to the end of this adventure!
May 18, 2024
Good guys 1 universe 0
This book was highly action packed with many twists and turns It was nice to see 3 minds from different universes Put their heads together To which achieve greatness pardon me for minds.
This book was highly action packed with many twists and turns It was nice to see 3 minds from different universes Put their heads together To which achieve greatness pardon me for minds.
February 2, 2025
the series is just getting better
Yep I’m enjoying it, the characters are developing more and I’m getting the feeling of a true relationship. The storyline is inventive and there are plenty more adventures to come. It’s enjoyable.
Yep I’m enjoying it, the characters are developing more and I’m getting the feeling of a true relationship. The storyline is inventive and there are plenty more adventures to come. It’s enjoyable.
November 27, 2025
A dam good read i enjoyed
A dam good read i thoroughly enjoyed and can recommend whole heartedly. Get and enjoy the characters take shape through the book along with the interactions.
A dam good read i thoroughly enjoyed and can recommend whole heartedly. Get and enjoy the characters take shape through the book along with the interactions.
May 11, 2024
Twists galore
How can you fall to boy and his dog! Still it's a lot of twists and some of what you expect to happen does happen but in a different way.
How can you fall to boy and his dog! Still it's a lot of twists and some of what you expect to happen does happen but in a different way.
May 25, 2024
Great read
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and terminal pursuit was an excellent addition. I'm moving on to the next book in the series and I know it'll be great also.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and terminal pursuit was an excellent addition. I'm moving on to the next book in the series and I know it'll be great also.
June 13, 2024
should be a movie
Wow, what a terrific series. Great characters, solid plot, engagingly written. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Wow, what a terrific series. Great characters, solid plot, engagingly written. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!
November 15, 2024
Great read!
I am loving this series, lots of interesting aliens to meet, some that don't have your best interests in mind, lost dog found!
I am loving this series, lots of interesting aliens to meet, some that don't have your best interests in mind, lost dog found!
January 31, 2025
Great Read
It is as if he (the author) had been there and did that. It is hard to put down. Keeps you wanting more ! I enjoyed it a lot!!!
It is as if he (the author) had been there and did that. It is hard to put down. Keeps you wanting more ! I enjoyed it a lot!!!
April 16, 2025
Good Read
It checked off all the boxes and was very a good read. I hope more will happen with this series.
It checked off all the boxes and was very a good read. I hope more will happen with this series.
April 18, 2025
Things are developing and now are bigger than a few criminals. I like the book and will keep reading the series.
July 17, 2025
Nice Story!!
Well written, lots is action, a fun read and great characters. As always looking forward to reading more stories from this Author.
Well written, lots is action, a fun read and great characters. As always looking forward to reading more stories from this Author.
June 4, 2024
Fin is determined to catch Vivray and Yockey. They have his dog!
Born on Earth, Ranger Fin commanded the upgraded Gate-class ship, the Bruce, and his small crew consisting forof former Marine Master Sergeant Sable Renata, also human though not from Earth. Weapon specialist Drake is a Thraaxen appearing more like a demon from the gates of Hell than a Ranger recruit. The fourth member of the Bruce's crew was a biological-mechanical artificial intelligence organism. Officially, Audrey, was called a Raktor. Unofficially, to them, she was their
n favorite talking plant.
Their current job was a simple 2 star pickup that became a 5 star mess! It's going to take an army to get out of this fix. But just maybe they know just the right army and have just the right plan to make everything come out right.
The right characters can make any story better. The right story can make characters better. The right characters and the right story can make a book exceptional! This exceptional combination creates sleepless nights, too excited to sleep when all the hullabaloo is happening! This is great read!
Born on Earth, Ranger Fin commanded the upgraded Gate-class ship, the Bruce, and his small crew consisting forof former Marine Master Sergeant Sable Renata, also human though not from Earth. Weapon specialist Drake is a Thraaxen appearing more like a demon from the gates of Hell than a Ranger recruit. The fourth member of the Bruce's crew was a biological-mechanical artificial intelligence organism. Officially, Audrey, was called a Raktor. Unofficially, to them, she was their
n favorite talking plant.
Their current job was a simple 2 star pickup that became a 5 star mess! It's going to take an army to get out of this fix. But just maybe they know just the right army and have just the right plan to make everything come out right.
The right characters can make any story better. The right story can make characters better. The right characters and the right story can make a book exceptional! This exceptional combination creates sleepless nights, too excited to sleep when all the hullabaloo is happening! This is great read!
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