Splashdown

Through the Fold #4

by Paul J. Joseph

Sally's life on Earth becomes boring when she turns to politics, but not for long. As UN space commissioner, Sally finds herself presiding over the aftermath of Earth's first colonial war. Baltan City, Earth's greatest achievement, tries to declare independence, which creates a violent and polarizing conflict. In the midst of this new cold war, an Earth ship from the future is entering the system and appears to be approaching Baltan. Sally and Ian must call a truce with the colonists long enough to investigate. The ill-fated mission launched 20 years after the day Sally Buds sets foot on Baltan involves the testing of an engine capable of creating its own fold. The results were disastrous. The crew of the Alliance ship Ultrablitz is still alive, technically, but they've been in transit for 1300 years in an attempt to stop their own mission. But, on further investigation, it becomes clear that there is yet more at stake and than one ship, and it falls upon Sally to decide the fate of thousands of people across the centuries.

Genres: Audiobook, Science Fiction

724 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 9, 2013

Reviews

[Cadon Zephyr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I read from this author. I really enjoyed it! I was unaware that this was a book in a series. It didn't feel like I was missing out on any information that may have been previously offered in the preceding books. So I recommend this as a great stand alone book.
I am finishing this review now after having read the other books of the series. This book, and "Splashdown" are my two favorite books of the series for completely different reasons.

The approach this book takes to space travel, the technology used, and the interactions the characters had with one another made it had to put down.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tivasyk · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's definitely a good sci-fi, but… why does it have to be so… can't really say «boring», but omfg it's slow and thick, like a sap… i'm not sure i can take the next part of the series now, need something more action-driven first.

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great time, really enjoyed the story have not finished the series but hope to.