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First Colony #16
Resurgence
Dark secrets lurk among the stars. Are they ready for them?
General Connor Gates is leading a task force on the most ambitious exploration initiative to date. The crew aboard the ships are mix of military and civilian, and include his son, Ethan, who has grown into a well respected leader.
While exploring a strange alien world, the team investigating the wreckage of an alien ship is brutally attacked. The survivors barely escape and are now fighting for their lives and their sanity…including Ethan. They’ve been exposed to a dangerous contagion, and it’s going to spread.
Evidence surfaces that there are prisoners on the planet, and their fates are somehow linked to the survivors on the ship.
For Connor Gates, it’s all or rescue the people left behind and find a way to heal his son, or lose everything. But when a mysterious alien encounter presents an unthinkable choice, Connor’s decision will affect the future of humanity’s place in the galaxy.
They knew they weren’t alone in the galaxy, but no one could’ve predicted an encounter that would change all the rules.
Resurgence is the 16th book in the bestselling military science fiction series, First Colony. Read the 16th book in this sprawling space opera today!
General Connor Gates is leading a task force on the most ambitious exploration initiative to date. The crew aboard the ships are mix of military and civilian, and include his son, Ethan, who has grown into a well respected leader.
While exploring a strange alien world, the team investigating the wreckage of an alien ship is brutally attacked. The survivors barely escape and are now fighting for their lives and their sanity…including Ethan. They’ve been exposed to a dangerous contagion, and it’s going to spread.
Evidence surfaces that there are prisoners on the planet, and their fates are somehow linked to the survivors on the ship.
For Connor Gates, it’s all or rescue the people left behind and find a way to heal his son, or lose everything. But when a mysterious alien encounter presents an unthinkable choice, Connor’s decision will affect the future of humanity’s place in the galaxy.
They knew they weren’t alone in the galaxy, but no one could’ve predicted an encounter that would change all the rules.
Resurgence is the 16th book in the bestselling military science fiction series, First Colony. Read the 16th book in this sprawling space opera today!
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316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2024
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About the author
Ken Lozito
61 books467 followersKen Lozito is the best-selling author of multiple science fiction series, including First Colony, Ascension, & Federation Chronicles. He writes about first contact, colonization, exploration, heroic tales, redemption stories, and old-fashion adventure stories with rich and interesting characters. He’s had over a million books sold and loves the fact he’s been able to reach so many amazing readers with his stories. Readers have lost precious hours of sleep while they read just one more page.
Ken worked in IT Security for almost twenty years before becoming a full-time author. When not writing, he enjoys hiking, reading, playing with the dog, and binge-watching shows.
You can find out more about Ken and upcoming books on his website at http://kenlozito.com
Ken worked in IT Security for almost twenty years before becoming a full-time author. When not writing, he enjoys hiking, reading, playing with the dog, and binge-watching shows.
You can find out more about Ken and upcoming books on his website at http://kenlozito.com
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December 28, 2024
The complexities in the series continue to grow!
Set a few years after the mission to Old Earth, our major characters have dealt with quite a few different challenges that individually could overcome lesser people without the drive & determination exhibited by our protagonists.
But they also have to deal with not only malicious plans by humans hoping to gain power at the expense of others but some of their methods are creating a dangerous schism in the surviving Earth population.
The search for the Vemus is becoming increasingly difficult and lives are lost. The danger only increases as they encounter unexpected attacks.
Set a few years after the mission to Old Earth, our major characters have dealt with quite a few different challenges that individually could overcome lesser people without the drive & determination exhibited by our protagonists.
But they also have to deal with not only malicious plans by humans hoping to gain power at the expense of others but some of their methods are creating a dangerous schism in the surviving Earth population.
The search for the Vemus is becoming increasingly difficult and lives are lost. The danger only increases as they encounter unexpected attacks.
March 5, 2025
I feel like it's gonna be 25 book at least
July 5, 2024
After just finishing a terrible book, reading this one was like sliding on smooth glass! Authors can really make their books easy to read or absolutely terrible; his one was one of the very easy one. Obviously, after sixteen books, I’ve read a few book in the First Colony series. I thought at one time that the series should probably be over but it certainly isn’t and probably, no will continue after this book. The story is probably going to be more focused on young Ethan Conner and his wife Cynergy, hybrid humans.
The New Earth exploration ship, *Reliant*, has started back home towards New Earth. They have a small fleet with a combination of civilian research ships and military escorts. In fact, most of the military ships have been revamped to accommodate an ever increasing civilian contingent. General Connor Gates is still in command of the expeditionary fleet, but he understands that a larger majority of the scientist/civilians aboard his ships want to continue exploring the universe as it unfolds to them during their journey back to New Earth. He also has the desire to explore the unknown, but he’s experienced enough to know that the unknown can become very dangerous very quickly. Right now, he feels that the people of New Earth need to sit down and form some kind of guiding committee to set some boundaries on future exploration missions. He doesn’t feel that they should be sending ships on long journeys without adequate protection. Defining adequate will be a problem because he knows a lot of scientists view the military as restricting. Still, they have to figure something out or people and ships will go wondering off into danger.
Now though, he’s going to transfer over to the *Challenger* commanded by Major Caleb Arvad. This ship is smaller than the *Reliant* and lacks some of the civilian amenities found on the *Reliant*, but his purpose in going over there is to study the ship and ensure it is functioning optimally. He doesn’t really think he’ll find anything unusual, but he’s also going to get a chance to spend some time with his Son, Ethan and his new wife, Cynergy. Both of these young people are a new breed of humans that have survived the Vemus virus and have turned into something know one knows quite yet. Cynergy was born into her hybridness while she saved Ethan’s life with a blood transfusion that also gave him the same condition she had. That was all covered in the last book.
Conner also wants to see how these next missions will also turn out in that the fleet is approaching some unknown systems that need to be explored. While they are not or at least should not be actively seeking the Vemus, if found, they need to be ready to protect themselves. Several ships are assigned different sectors with the idea that they should survey planets potentially capable of sustaining human life. They are also to report if they find intelligent life already flourishing on any planet. It is hoped that if another intelligent species is found they will be friendly or at least non-hostile. They certainly want to prevent any unexpected encounters with the Vemus.
Captain Ethan Connor is assigned the lead one of the away missions set to explore an icy planet that might have once had an intelligent civilization. Cynergy has developed a very advanced drone that can do a lot of the exploring without endangering any of the humans aboard the ships. They send the probe down to the planet and begin watching its video feed. While it doesn’t seem to find anything but a frozen ice planet, it does go down some deep ravines and beings seeing things that might indicate a former civilization. Then the drone is suddenly knocked sideways and falls into a vast underground body of water. It’s decided that a recovery team needs to go bring the drone back and see what could have knocked it down. This is when the weird stuff starts.
Of course Ethan and Cynergy are part of the recovery team since she built the drone and it’s Ethan’s mission. Once down on the ice plateau deep in the ravine, they begin to see what appears to be some kind of construction definitely made by an intelligent civilization. They breakup into teams to further explore these vast caverns hoping maybe to find some ancient technology. What they do find is something that didn’t want to find. It captures Cynergy and effects Ethan and other hybrids in ways they hadn’t expected. He’s separated from Cynergy, but that only causes more problems for him and some of the hybrids. General Gates has to send Ethan back down to the planet so he can find his wife if she’s still alive. More importantly is that the planet is changing the hybrids and some of them might not be able to change back. The biggest change is seen in Ethan. Connor Gates realizes he could lose his Son very soon, but he vows that’s that not going to happen.
This book was really interesting. You kind of expected them to find something that would cause problems but not just the way things turned out. General Connor Gates has been around a long, long time and he’s now beginning to realize that he’s not wanting to leave New Earth as much as he has. He’s thinking about passing the torch of leaderships to others, but who that will be will probably be explored in the next few books. Book 17 hasn’t been identified yet so it may be awhile before we read more.
The New Earth exploration ship, *Reliant*, has started back home towards New Earth. They have a small fleet with a combination of civilian research ships and military escorts. In fact, most of the military ships have been revamped to accommodate an ever increasing civilian contingent. General Connor Gates is still in command of the expeditionary fleet, but he understands that a larger majority of the scientist/civilians aboard his ships want to continue exploring the universe as it unfolds to them during their journey back to New Earth. He also has the desire to explore the unknown, but he’s experienced enough to know that the unknown can become very dangerous very quickly. Right now, he feels that the people of New Earth need to sit down and form some kind of guiding committee to set some boundaries on future exploration missions. He doesn’t feel that they should be sending ships on long journeys without adequate protection. Defining adequate will be a problem because he knows a lot of scientists view the military as restricting. Still, they have to figure something out or people and ships will go wondering off into danger.
Now though, he’s going to transfer over to the *Challenger* commanded by Major Caleb Arvad. This ship is smaller than the *Reliant* and lacks some of the civilian amenities found on the *Reliant*, but his purpose in going over there is to study the ship and ensure it is functioning optimally. He doesn’t really think he’ll find anything unusual, but he’s also going to get a chance to spend some time with his Son, Ethan and his new wife, Cynergy. Both of these young people are a new breed of humans that have survived the Vemus virus and have turned into something know one knows quite yet. Cynergy was born into her hybridness while she saved Ethan’s life with a blood transfusion that also gave him the same condition she had. That was all covered in the last book.
Conner also wants to see how these next missions will also turn out in that the fleet is approaching some unknown systems that need to be explored. While they are not or at least should not be actively seeking the Vemus, if found, they need to be ready to protect themselves. Several ships are assigned different sectors with the idea that they should survey planets potentially capable of sustaining human life. They are also to report if they find intelligent life already flourishing on any planet. It is hoped that if another intelligent species is found they will be friendly or at least non-hostile. They certainly want to prevent any unexpected encounters with the Vemus.
Captain Ethan Connor is assigned the lead one of the away missions set to explore an icy planet that might have once had an intelligent civilization. Cynergy has developed a very advanced drone that can do a lot of the exploring without endangering any of the humans aboard the ships. They send the probe down to the planet and begin watching its video feed. While it doesn’t seem to find anything but a frozen ice planet, it does go down some deep ravines and beings seeing things that might indicate a former civilization. Then the drone is suddenly knocked sideways and falls into a vast underground body of water. It’s decided that a recovery team needs to go bring the drone back and see what could have knocked it down. This is when the weird stuff starts.
Of course Ethan and Cynergy are part of the recovery team since she built the drone and it’s Ethan’s mission. Once down on the ice plateau deep in the ravine, they begin to see what appears to be some kind of construction definitely made by an intelligent civilization. They breakup into teams to further explore these vast caverns hoping maybe to find some ancient technology. What they do find is something that didn’t want to find. It captures Cynergy and effects Ethan and other hybrids in ways they hadn’t expected. He’s separated from Cynergy, but that only causes more problems for him and some of the hybrids. General Gates has to send Ethan back down to the planet so he can find his wife if she’s still alive. More importantly is that the planet is changing the hybrids and some of them might not be able to change back. The biggest change is seen in Ethan. Connor Gates realizes he could lose his Son very soon, but he vows that’s that not going to happen.
This book was really interesting. You kind of expected them to find something that would cause problems but not just the way things turned out. General Connor Gates has been around a long, long time and he’s now beginning to realize that he’s not wanting to leave New Earth as much as he has. He’s thinking about passing the torch of leaderships to others, but who that will be will probably be explored in the next few books. Book 17 hasn’t been identified yet so it may be awhile before we read more.
June 19, 2024
Another great book in a fantastic series!
I have been reading the First Colony series since the publication of Book 1. I have enjoyed the evolution of the characters and the challenges they have faced. This latest installment in the series is so intense I couldn’t put it down! Yes, the Venus are back but far more intriguing is the introduction of an entirely new being. I won’t say anymore except if you haven’t started this series yet, you are missing out on great science fiction by a very talented writer.
I have been reading the First Colony series since the publication of Book 1. I have enjoyed the evolution of the characters and the challenges they have faced. This latest installment in the series is so intense I couldn’t put it down! Yes, the Venus are back but far more intriguing is the introduction of an entirely new being. I won’t say anymore except if you haven’t started this series yet, you are missing out on great science fiction by a very talented writer.
June 18, 2024
Fantastic voyage
I have read all 16 books and this one does not disappoint. Always new the hybrids were going to one day be very important. Still think the Krake and Vamous are out there somewhere, and the Phantoms are watching, maybe it's time to re-establish the gates, easier way to travel? Connor and his family always entertaining, always look forward to travelling through the universe with them and as usual cannot wait for the next installment please
I have read all 16 books and this one does not disappoint. Always new the hybrids were going to one day be very important. Still think the Krake and Vamous are out there somewhere, and the Phantoms are watching, maybe it's time to re-establish the gates, easier way to travel? Connor and his family always entertaining, always look forward to travelling through the universe with them and as usual cannot wait for the next installment please
June 24, 2024
Love this series, and this story doesn't disappoint
I love the perspective the author provides from his characters in his stories. It seems effortless and isn't too wordy. You get a chance to get to know the characters without it getting in the way of the action or moving the story forward. Lots of Kindle authors I read for free, but I always purchase Mr. Lozito's books from this series because I reread them. (Evan Currie is another). Looking forward to the next installment.
I love the perspective the author provides from his characters in his stories. It seems effortless and isn't too wordy. You get a chance to get to know the characters without it getting in the way of the action or moving the story forward. Lots of Kindle authors I read for free, but I always purchase Mr. Lozito's books from this series because I reread them. (Evan Currie is another). Looking forward to the next installment.
June 5, 2024
love this series
Start from the beginning and you won’t be disappointed. This one was one of my favorites in the series because it’s mainly exploration. But of course things get crazy when they run into the Vemus on an alien planet. And I loved the comment to Noah, figure out how travel through space rather than in space. Is Noah up to the challenge?
Start from the beginning and you won’t be disappointed. This one was one of my favorites in the series because it’s mainly exploration. But of course things get crazy when they run into the Vemus on an alien planet. And I loved the comment to Noah, figure out how travel through space rather than in space. Is Noah up to the challenge?
September 2, 2024
Changing of the guard
This book covers the father son relationship of the Gates family. There is usual action but to me it is the beginning of Ethan Gates story. Exploration is the goal in the book and how to do it. This book is almost a standalone you do not have to read the previous books to enjoy this.
This book covers the father son relationship of the Gates family. There is usual action but to me it is the beginning of Ethan Gates story. Exploration is the goal in the book and how to do it. This book is almost a standalone you do not have to read the previous books to enjoy this.
June 23, 2024
New Vemus!
Out into the galaxy, new worlds , new challenges. I love the portrayal of a military mission - planning, never sufficient material, plans going to pot as soon as the enemy is met. Mission debrief. Great story
Out into the galaxy, new worlds , new challenges. I love the portrayal of a military mission - planning, never sufficient material, plans going to pot as soon as the enemy is met. Mission debrief. Great story
June 30, 2024
Awesome as usual
It felt like visiting old friends and getting caught up on their lives. I was panicking that Ethan was not going to make it or Connor for that matter. I almost read it in one session but when I got to over 90% I went to sleep and finished it as soon as I woke up.
It felt like visiting old friends and getting caught up on their lives. I was panicking that Ethan was not going to make it or Connor for that matter. I almost read it in one session but when I got to over 90% I went to sleep and finished it as soon as I woke up.
July 3, 2024
Ready for the next one
Really enjoying this series. Characters are well fleshed out and interesting. Like the new alien interactions to keep things interesting. All in all very well thought out and immersive series.
Really enjoying this series. Characters are well fleshed out and interesting. Like the new alien interactions to keep things interesting. All in all very well thought out and immersive series.
July 21, 2024
fantastic work!
Another great story in the line! Really appreciate developing characters from previous books along with teasing out the Venus and Phantoms. Please keep the books coming! Great series!
Another great story in the line! Really appreciate developing characters from previous books along with teasing out the Venus and Phantoms. Please keep the books coming! Great series!
August 5, 2024
Sixteen terrific reads and counting. Lozito delivers yet again with Resurgence as Connor leaves Old Earth with Ethan and an exploration task force to check out a new planet in search of further Vemus infestation.
August 28, 2024
Great Series
I started with Book 1 several years ago and loved the characters and premise. I lost track for a while but finally caught up with books 15 & 16. Although some books were better than others, I enjoyed Book 16. I hope it is not the last.
I started with Book 1 several years ago and loved the characters and premise. I lost track for a while but finally caught up with books 15 & 16. Although some books were better than others, I enjoyed Book 16. I hope it is not the last.
August 29, 2024
it was good but had a transitory feel
I liked this installment; but it clearly doesn’t stand on its own. I’m very much looking forward to answers on the true nature of the Phantoms, the Hybrids, the Vemus, and to seeing what happens with the Colony!
I liked this installment; but it clearly doesn’t stand on its own. I’m very much looking forward to answers on the true nature of the Phantoms, the Hybrids, the Vemus, and to seeing what happens with the Colony!
June 4, 2024
great book
I loved the story of Connor’s family! He and his friends are amazing! The perfect way to keep the saga going!
I loved the story of Connor’s family! He and his friends are amazing! The perfect way to keep the saga going!
June 8, 2024
another great read
Great storyline! I really like how the story is continuing and not running dry! I can see a lot in the future!
Great storyline! I really like how the story is continuing and not running dry! I can see a lot in the future!
June 12, 2024
keeps getting better
Every time I think we might hit a dead end, Ken revives the series with new angles. Keep em coming!
Every time I think we might hit a dead end, Ken revives the series with new angles. Keep em coming!
June 18, 2024
This is a great addition to the whole series of the First Colony Books.
Cannot wait for the next book in the ongoing exploration and adventure.
Richard Mckeown
Cannot wait for the next book in the ongoing exploration and adventure.
Richard Mckeown
August 4, 2024
another barn burner
When I started this, it seemed a bit predictable. However, half way through I became addicted. Can’t wait for the next one.
When I started this, it seemed a bit predictable. However, half way through I became addicted. Can’t wait for the next one.
November 2, 2024
exciting continuation
Bravo I didn’t think Lozito could continue the excitement after 15 books. But this is one of the best. Look forward to the next.
Bravo I didn’t think Lozito could continue the excitement after 15 books. But this is one of the best. Look forward to the next.
May 1, 2025
Great installment
I look forward to seeing where this goes! Been at this series for a while and still am not bored with it.
I look forward to seeing where this goes! Been at this series for a while and still am not bored with it.
May 30, 2025
first off.... thank you Mr. Lozito for bypassing the political shenanigans from book 15 with the jump forward in years. another great installment in this series. on to book 17😁
June 21, 2025
Good read!
I love the continuing story of Conner! I already can't wait for the next book! I'm really curious to see what comes next!
I love the continuing story of Conner! I already can't wait for the next book! I'm really curious to see what comes next!
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