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I, Starship: A Space Opera #2
Tin Can Combat
When Sergeant Henry Morgan died and awoke a century later as the 'governing AI' for a starship...
...he didn't expect this.
A darkness is spreading across the stars - and not just any darkness. This is a hyper-advanced, cancerous darkness named Corthaur, who was originally thought to be a pretty okay guy.
He is not an okay guy.
As the governing mind of humanity's first interstellar military starship, Henry just wants to help.
But so much stands in his way.
There's his AI-hating captain, for starters, who has severely limited the functions Henry can access.
There's Corthaur, obviously, threatening to annihilate all life because he's just that bitter.
And then there's the fact that a single star system stands in the way of Earth and total destruction.
A system that's about to fall under brutal attack.
The same system, as it happens, that Henry and his crew are about to show up in.
Download I, Tin Can Combat now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.
...he didn't expect this.
A darkness is spreading across the stars - and not just any darkness. This is a hyper-advanced, cancerous darkness named Corthaur, who was originally thought to be a pretty okay guy.
He is not an okay guy.
As the governing mind of humanity's first interstellar military starship, Henry just wants to help.
But so much stands in his way.
There's his AI-hating captain, for starters, who has severely limited the functions Henry can access.
There's Corthaur, obviously, threatening to annihilate all life because he's just that bitter.
And then there's the fact that a single star system stands in the way of Earth and total destruction.
A system that's about to fall under brutal attack.
The same system, as it happens, that Henry and his crew are about to show up in.
Download I, Tin Can Combat now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2024
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About the author
Scott Bartlett
115 books305 followersScott Bartlett writes his books from inside a mech, which is inside the hangar bay of a light armored cruiser stationed just past Jupiter.
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Scott was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the easternmost province of Canada.
During his decade-long journey to become a full-time author, he supported himself by working an assortment of jobs…
...salmon hatchery technician, grocery clerk, youth care worker, ghostwriter, research assistant, pita maker, and freelance editor.
In 2014, he succeeded in becoming a full-time novelist, and he’s been writing science fiction at light speed ever since.
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Certain parts of the last sentence may not be completely true.
Here are some more believable statements:
Scott was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the easternmost province of Canada.
During his decade-long journey to become a full-time author, he supported himself by working an assortment of jobs…
...salmon hatchery technician, grocery clerk, youth care worker, ghostwriter, research assistant, pita maker, and freelance editor.
In 2014, he succeeded in becoming a full-time novelist, and he’s been writing science fiction at light speed ever since.
Get 3 FREE military space opera ebooks:
https://www.scottplots.com
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August 24, 2024
‘Pursuing knowledge merely for the sake of knowing renders knowledge itself valueless.”
This book is a masterful blend of suspense and profound storytelling that kept me eagerly turning pages well into the night.
What truly sets this book apart is its depth. The characters are richly developed, each with unique backstories and motivations that add complexity to the story.
“It was hard to fathom that living beings could do this sort of thing to each other, and then go on to celebrate it.”
The author has crafted an intricate plot that is both engaging and thought-provoking. . I found myself deeply invested in their journeys, particularly the protagonist, whose struggles and triumphs are portrayed with authenticity and emotional depth.
“It was a scary thought, of course: that there was no goodness, really, but only chance and power.”
Can’t wait to read The Earth We Knew #3!
This book is a masterful blend of suspense and profound storytelling that kept me eagerly turning pages well into the night.
What truly sets this book apart is its depth. The characters are richly developed, each with unique backstories and motivations that add complexity to the story.
“It was hard to fathom that living beings could do this sort of thing to each other, and then go on to celebrate it.”
The author has crafted an intricate plot that is both engaging and thought-provoking. . I found myself deeply invested in their journeys, particularly the protagonist, whose struggles and triumphs are portrayed with authenticity and emotional depth.
“It was a scary thought, of course: that there was no goodness, really, but only chance and power.”
Can’t wait to read The Earth We Knew #3!
April 21, 2025
Tin Can Combat (I, Starship..Book 2)
What a trip! In a series like this, it's difficult not to have, if not an emotional connection, certainly an empathetic one with the main character. If I had the choice in these circumstances, I think I would make different choices. But, I live in reality, Earth-bound with no practical grasp of the choices afforded the humans in this Sci-Fi 'Space Opera' by author Scott Bartlett. If you enjoy expanding your imagination, any book by Scott Bartlett will do the trick, and 'Tin Can Combat' definitely will. -Mr.Bill
What a trip! In a series like this, it's difficult not to have, if not an emotional connection, certainly an empathetic one with the main character. If I had the choice in these circumstances, I think I would make different choices. But, I live in reality, Earth-bound with no practical grasp of the choices afforded the humans in this Sci-Fi 'Space Opera' by author Scott Bartlett. If you enjoy expanding your imagination, any book by Scott Bartlett will do the trick, and 'Tin Can Combat' definitely will. -Mr.Bill
December 17, 2025
Still has depth, but way too much battle dramatics.
August 10, 2024
War always is the epitome of everything one may hate in life...gruesome death most of the time, sheer mayhem, dismemberment, hopelessness and a continued struggle to survive.
When recalled by Earth and attempting to do so, Commander Seemey could not have expected to run into a catlike intelligent society near planet Nico to draw the Earthlings into a foregone war with a rampaging Corthaur intend on destroying everything on Nico, irrespectively.
Strangely, then, to run into such a display of dogged courageousness albeit with defeat a foregone conclusion.
Or is it?
And with Sergeant Henri Morgan getting drawn into this fight, can the marines on the tin canned spaceship Interchange make a difference in who annilates whom?
The action in Tin Can Combat Is fast and furious and often filled with despair so much so that even the reader cannot but despair in sympathy.
Enjoy
When recalled by Earth and attempting to do so, Commander Seemey could not have expected to run into a catlike intelligent society near planet Nico to draw the Earthlings into a foregone war with a rampaging Corthaur intend on destroying everything on Nico, irrespectively.
Strangely, then, to run into such a display of dogged courageousness albeit with defeat a foregone conclusion.
Or is it?
And with Sergeant Henri Morgan getting drawn into this fight, can the marines on the tin canned spaceship Interchange make a difference in who annilates whom?
The action in Tin Can Combat Is fast and furious and often filled with despair so much so that even the reader cannot but despair in sympathy.
Enjoy
August 14, 2024
Author Scott Bartlett is a very competent writer, but now and then he turns out a book that I do not care for. This book is one of the discards for me. I made it less than 3 pages in, and it really seemed to be almost an AI generated revision of some of his other books. I do not think he is doing this, but the plot was just bland. Maybe I was not in the mood for light Sci Fi, but this is a hard pass for me. Not recommended.
January 19, 2025
Very disappointing
Once again, the alled main protagonist of the series, the AI who is supposed to confro3l the ship, remains crippled and muted, unable to affect anything at all or even speak.
About 80% of the book is about one single space battle, and it's very poorly written. If the writing wasn't bad enough, the author's utter cluelessness about basic physics is appalling. For example, he apparently believes that a ship traveling in space must constabtly be under thrust to maintain it's velocity! 😆😆
I'm all done with this series, Not sure why I even gave this second book a chance. If you want to read about AI-controlled ships, read the Bobiverse series. If you want awesome, realistic space battles, read The Lost Fleet series by John Scalzi
Once again, the alled main protagonist of the series, the AI who is supposed to confro3l the ship, remains crippled and muted, unable to affect anything at all or even speak.
About 80% of the book is about one single space battle, and it's very poorly written. If the writing wasn't bad enough, the author's utter cluelessness about basic physics is appalling. For example, he apparently believes that a ship traveling in space must constabtly be under thrust to maintain it's velocity! 😆😆
I'm all done with this series, Not sure why I even gave this second book a chance. If you want to read about AI-controlled ships, read the Bobiverse series. If you want awesome, realistic space battles, read The Lost Fleet series by John Scalzi
October 16, 2025
Hát fiaim, ez egy wild ride volt, a szó legjobb értelmében, és egyértelműen folytatni fogom a sorozatot, mert nagyon érdekel, hogy mi lesz ebből, hogy most már a cursed amulet speaking to us.
(Nem amulet és nem cursed, de hát krónikusan online vagyok a tumblin és viccesnek is hiszem magam.)
Viszont egyértelműen aggodalomra adott okot a lezárás, és remélem, hogy a végén rádobják a tűzre azt a thingy thingyt, mert jobb az emberiség nélküle. Nem is tudom, hogy ki tartotta ezt egész pontosan jó ötletnek, annak ellenére, hogy tudjuk, hogy került hozzánk.
Aztán el is titkolták és alakítottak egy árnyékkormányt, amin csak az nem lepődik meg, aki egy kő alatt lakott, de tiszteltem a kapitányt, hogy megpróbálta a fényre kirángatni az egoista rohadékot, de hát sajnos nem járt teljes sikerrel, bár így is lettek az egésznek pozitiv eredményei.
És ha már szóba került a kapitány, gyerekek, olyan character development történt vele, hogy csak pislogtam! És fel is ugrott a kedvenc karaktereim toplistájára, mert hogy annyira nagyot nőtt a szemembe. Ehhez pedig nagyon kellett, hogy az előző kötetben úgy viselkedjen ahogy, mert így szépen látszott a fejlődése. Igaz, nem egyszer meg akartam folytani, és még itt is voltak pillanatai, de hogy fejlődött, és ezzel együtt én is egyre jobban megkedveltem. De hogy a bajusza miért kell, hogy saját karakter legyen, azt továbbra se értem.
Viszont most már barátunk, szeretjük, kedveljük, és nagyon érdekel, hogy hova fog még kifutni.
Amit még nagyon éltem az Henry. Elhihetitek, hogyha ez a megszokott AI-öntudatra-ébred dolog lett volna, már rég félbehagytam volna, de itt nem erről van szó! Hanem pont a fordítottja! Hogy egy emberi elme miként bírkózik meg, hát basically egy AI léttel, még akkor is, ha RM, és mi, olvasók, pontosan tudjuk, hogy tényleg ember volt, de ő megkérdőjelezi ezt a tényt, teljesen jogosan, és az új létezésével való megbírkozása, a problémái és a krízisei abszolút kitünően vannak ábrázolva, és nagyon jó látni, ahogy ő is fejlődik. És végre kicsinosították az űrhajót is neki!
Hu, gyerekek, az egy nagyon szép, de olyan szomorú rész volt, hát majdnem elsírtam magam munkába, mert hogy végtelenül megérintett az egész. Rövid volt, de annál jelentősebb.
A másik rész, amit meg majdnem megsírattam, az űrcicák voltak, hát gyerekek, az ott azért nagyon fájt, akármennyi is szép lezárás volt íróilag.
Ami meg szintén el tudtam ismerni íróilag, de hogy majdnem átharaptam miatta a telefonom, az az egész genAI kontrollált társadalom. Gyerekek, olyan tűpontos volt az egész, hogy azt elmondani nem tudom, és nagyon aggódtam, hogy minket is besoroznak a hivamindba, de szerencsére, ezt el tudtuk kerülni.
De hogy az egész hátborzongató volt: a szabad akarat teljes eltünése, az önálló gondolkodás megszünése és aztán büntetése, az indokolatlan és logikátlan paranoia, minden, de minden ott volt, és a legszomorúbb az egészben, hogy ez abszolút modern probléma, hogy az emberek kioutsourcolják a saját emberségüket egy gépnek, mert hát az a gép nyilván soha nem téved.
Fúha.
Nem tudjátok elképzelni, hogy mennyire ki voltam az egésztől, és mennyire utáltam az egészet, mert hogy végtelenül gyűlölöm a genAI-t is. Objektívan tudom, hogyha ez a jelenet már csak egy embernek segít otthagyni a hallucináló plagizálógépet, akkor már sikerrel jártunk, és hogy jelentős írói tehetségre vall ilyen pontos bemutatása, de szubjektívan? Szubjektívan az összes vöröset láttam.
Úgyhogy már csak ezért is jár az öt csillag.
Nagyon sok minden történt ebben a könyvben, és nagyon szerettem, úgyhogy egyértelműen fogunk tovább menni vele.
(Nem amulet és nem cursed, de hát krónikusan online vagyok a tumblin és viccesnek is hiszem magam.)
Viszont egyértelműen aggodalomra adott okot a lezárás, és remélem, hogy a végén rádobják a tűzre azt a thingy thingyt, mert jobb az emberiség nélküle. Nem is tudom, hogy ki tartotta ezt egész pontosan jó ötletnek, annak ellenére, hogy tudjuk, hogy került hozzánk.
Aztán el is titkolták és alakítottak egy árnyékkormányt, amin csak az nem lepődik meg, aki egy kő alatt lakott, de tiszteltem a kapitányt, hogy megpróbálta a fényre kirángatni az egoista rohadékot, de hát sajnos nem járt teljes sikerrel, bár így is lettek az egésznek pozitiv eredményei.
És ha már szóba került a kapitány, gyerekek, olyan character development történt vele, hogy csak pislogtam! És fel is ugrott a kedvenc karaktereim toplistájára, mert hogy annyira nagyot nőtt a szemembe. Ehhez pedig nagyon kellett, hogy az előző kötetben úgy viselkedjen ahogy, mert így szépen látszott a fejlődése. Igaz, nem egyszer meg akartam folytani, és még itt is voltak pillanatai, de hogy fejlődött, és ezzel együtt én is egyre jobban megkedveltem. De hogy a bajusza miért kell, hogy saját karakter legyen, azt továbbra se értem.
Viszont most már barátunk, szeretjük, kedveljük, és nagyon érdekel, hogy hova fog még kifutni.
Amit még nagyon éltem az Henry. Elhihetitek, hogyha ez a megszokott AI-öntudatra-ébred dolog lett volna, már rég félbehagytam volna, de itt nem erről van szó! Hanem pont a fordítottja! Hogy egy emberi elme miként bírkózik meg, hát basically egy AI léttel, még akkor is, ha RM, és mi, olvasók, pontosan tudjuk, hogy tényleg ember volt, de ő megkérdőjelezi ezt a tényt, teljesen jogosan, és az új létezésével való megbírkozása, a problémái és a krízisei abszolút kitünően vannak ábrázolva, és nagyon jó látni, ahogy ő is fejlődik. És végre kicsinosították az űrhajót is neki!
Hu, gyerekek, az egy nagyon szép, de olyan szomorú rész volt, hát majdnem elsírtam magam munkába, mert hogy végtelenül megérintett az egész. Rövid volt, de annál jelentősebb.
A másik rész, amit meg majdnem megsírattam, az űrcicák voltak, hát gyerekek, az ott azért nagyon fájt, akármennyi is szép lezárás volt íróilag.
Ami meg szintén el tudtam ismerni íróilag, de hogy majdnem átharaptam miatta a telefonom, az az egész genAI kontrollált társadalom. Gyerekek, olyan tűpontos volt az egész, hogy azt elmondani nem tudom, és nagyon aggódtam, hogy minket is besoroznak a hivamindba, de szerencsére, ezt el tudtuk kerülni.
De hogy az egész hátborzongató volt: a szabad akarat teljes eltünése, az önálló gondolkodás megszünése és aztán büntetése, az indokolatlan és logikátlan paranoia, minden, de minden ott volt, és a legszomorúbb az egészben, hogy ez abszolút modern probléma, hogy az emberek kioutsourcolják a saját emberségüket egy gépnek, mert hát az a gép nyilván soha nem téved.
Fúha.
Nem tudjátok elképzelni, hogy mennyire ki voltam az egésztől, és mennyire utáltam az egészet, mert hogy végtelenül gyűlölöm a genAI-t is. Objektívan tudom, hogyha ez a jelenet már csak egy embernek segít otthagyni a hallucináló plagizálógépet, akkor már sikerrel jártunk, és hogy jelentős írói tehetségre vall ilyen pontos bemutatása, de szubjektívan? Szubjektívan az összes vöröset láttam.
Úgyhogy már csak ezért is jár az öt csillag.
Nagyon sok minden történt ebben a könyvben, és nagyon szerettem, úgyhogy egyértelműen fogunk tovább menni vele.
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August 26, 2024
Good read
I like the way the author uses a Marine soldier who died in an accident, was placed in cryogenic sleep, then almost one hundred years later, revive his brain and incorporates its memories into electronic data in a “black box” type storage device. All this because Earth has noticed alarming activity out in the stars. Humanity has built the first and most advanced spacecraft ever built to investigate and hopefully stop the systematic destruction noted out by Alpha Centuri. The trip will take in excess is 82 years requiring the crew to go into cryo sleep on a 10 year rotational basis. They need a “human” mind that can think out of the box (no pun intended) and not tire. AI’s can’t. They can only do as they are programmed. Sounds great! But no. The captain hates AI’s. Others have put an AI inline to monitor and restrict Henry. What can go wrong?!
There is drama, strife, hopelessness, loss and a whole gamut of issues form the crew and Henry. I really like how the author humanizes Henry, including how can a human mind remain sane in an environment where there is no sleep, no one to talk to due to the crew in cryo, other than a “by the book, unyielding AI that can’t recognize serious issues!
Sorry for being long winded. In short… this is a good book to read! Enjoy it!
I like the way the author uses a Marine soldier who died in an accident, was placed in cryogenic sleep, then almost one hundred years later, revive his brain and incorporates its memories into electronic data in a “black box” type storage device. All this because Earth has noticed alarming activity out in the stars. Humanity has built the first and most advanced spacecraft ever built to investigate and hopefully stop the systematic destruction noted out by Alpha Centuri. The trip will take in excess is 82 years requiring the crew to go into cryo sleep on a 10 year rotational basis. They need a “human” mind that can think out of the box (no pun intended) and not tire. AI’s can’t. They can only do as they are programmed. Sounds great! But no. The captain hates AI’s. Others have put an AI inline to monitor and restrict Henry. What can go wrong?!
There is drama, strife, hopelessness, loss and a whole gamut of issues form the crew and Henry. I really like how the author humanizes Henry, including how can a human mind remain sane in an environment where there is no sleep, no one to talk to due to the crew in cryo, other than a “by the book, unyielding AI that can’t recognize serious issues!
Sorry for being long winded. In short… this is a good book to read! Enjoy it!
August 7, 2024
What a fantastic story. I said after the previous book that I couldn't wait for the next book in this series and it has been so worth the wait. First, wrap your mind around how the crew don't age while in Offset yet their actual biological age is much higher. I knew there had to be a good reason to want to go on lone space journeys! The Interchange has received an urgent note to return to Earth but along their path they stop as the Beamlace route is broken up. No direct flights here either! But our intrepid crew of the Interchange steps up when help is needed. And meantime, our very friendly and multi-tasker AI, Sergeant Henry Morgan, or RM as referred to by Captain Seemey, has proven once again how useful he is while the crew is in Offset and throughout the fighting of the Fundament. This has been another wonderful story and I really can't wait for the next book in the series. Thank you, Scott Bartlett, for your high standard of writing. And I would also like to thank Tom Edwards for his beautiful cover art. That always plays an important role in catching the reader's eye.
August 13, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
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Poor Henry. What does a bot have to do to be noticed and/appreciated around here? Helping Captain Seemey fighting the Scree didn't endear himself like he hoped. Being bestowed with the Codex from Polyhistor seemed to anger the Captain, just because.....well, Henry just had to deal with it. But Captain Seemey would really go crazy if he found out Henry, and only Henry, had been given the key to access the Codex by Polyhistor.
The Interchange was a formidable ship, but needed repairs before leaving the Toliman System, and Henry was filled with joy that he could help. He was sure, though, no one would appreciate this, either.
The 2nd book in the "I, Starship: A Space Opera" book, picks up right after the 1st. The pace is fast and furious. This book grabs your attention in a way that makes it hard to put down. Scott Bartlett has a knack for keeping his readers on the edge of their seats, so carve out time to read this book. It's totally worth it!
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Poor Henry. What does a bot have to do to be noticed and/appreciated around here? Helping Captain Seemey fighting the Scree didn't endear himself like he hoped. Being bestowed with the Codex from Polyhistor seemed to anger the Captain, just because.....well, Henry just had to deal with it. But Captain Seemey would really go crazy if he found out Henry, and only Henry, had been given the key to access the Codex by Polyhistor.
The Interchange was a formidable ship, but needed repairs before leaving the Toliman System, and Henry was filled with joy that he could help. He was sure, though, no one would appreciate this, either.
The 2nd book in the "I, Starship: A Space Opera" book, picks up right after the 1st. The pace is fast and furious. This book grabs your attention in a way that makes it hard to put down. Scott Bartlett has a knack for keeping his readers on the edge of their seats, so carve out time to read this book. It's totally worth it!
August 18, 2024
This is the second book in the series and it picks up right where the first book left off. Early on I found the story to be a little slow action wise, as we were getting information we would need further on in the book. The last half of the book has the action I’ve come to expect from Scott. It was non-stop and very good reading. Henry, the RM, plays a big part in the second half of the story.
The Captain who was unlikeable (to me) in the first book came around as the second half of the book progressed. This story leaves us with an interesting cliff-hanger. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to the third book in the series.
The Captain who was unlikeable (to me) in the first book came around as the second half of the book progressed. This story leaves us with an interesting cliff-hanger. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to the third book in the series.
April 30, 2025
Improved
It seems that sergeant Morgan's dialogue gets in the way of the story. Dialogue seems kind of stilted no matter who is talking, but attempting to keep Morgan acting like a newbie gets in the way. He seems so brainless for a combat veteran with a rank of sergeant. I'd expect him to quickly use the simulator to make himself indispensable. Also, what happened to Campbell? I would have expected her to bring some reason into the story to counter the captain, but she goes off the rails, and starts taking attitude, and being disrespectful. The story is improved, but we've diverted away from the original concept that the story is about the sergeant Henry Morgan.
It seems that sergeant Morgan's dialogue gets in the way of the story. Dialogue seems kind of stilted no matter who is talking, but attempting to keep Morgan acting like a newbie gets in the way. He seems so brainless for a combat veteran with a rank of sergeant. I'd expect him to quickly use the simulator to make himself indispensable. Also, what happened to Campbell? I would have expected her to bring some reason into the story to counter the captain, but she goes off the rails, and starts taking attitude, and being disrespectful. The story is improved, but we've diverted away from the original concept that the story is about the sergeant Henry Morgan.
October 16, 2025
Combat indeed
Sergeant Henry Morgan is forced to continue to find ways to feel useful and yet avoid the hair trigger temper that his Captain exhibits due to the antipathy he feels towards Henry’s existence.
In the meantime he works to find ways for him to be more effective as well as fighting off his increasingly difficult situation with his utter isolation during the long periods with the crew in their version of suspended animation.
Then the situation drastically changes as they find themselves in the middle of savage warfare that truly makes their ship little more than a tin can against the armor of the genocidal enemy.
Sergeant Henry Morgan is forced to continue to find ways to feel useful and yet avoid the hair trigger temper that his Captain exhibits due to the antipathy he feels towards Henry’s existence.
In the meantime he works to find ways for him to be more effective as well as fighting off his increasingly difficult situation with his utter isolation during the long periods with the crew in their version of suspended animation.
Then the situation drastically changes as they find themselves in the middle of savage warfare that truly makes their ship little more than a tin can against the armor of the genocidal enemy.
February 17, 2025
2nd book disappointment
After a slightly disappointing first book, I decided to give this one a shot, as there was potential. Selling this as I, Starship, and then basically shutting off the “I” part via absolute idiots of mission director and IT people really killed the series for me. The stupidity of the marines bothered me, the constant low self esteem of their leader bothered me. It took me quite awhile to be able to bring myself to finish this book. I perversely persevered, and have a faint sense of regret.
After a slightly disappointing first book, I decided to give this one a shot, as there was potential. Selling this as I, Starship, and then basically shutting off the “I” part via absolute idiots of mission director and IT people really killed the series for me. The stupidity of the marines bothered me, the constant low self esteem of their leader bothered me. It took me quite awhile to be able to bring myself to finish this book. I perversely persevered, and have a faint sense of regret.
August 7, 2024
cake the cat
The story has progressed but the reality of alien tech development is sooo loopy that I tryed really hard to finish the book.
The author creations are not gound in realistic terms that can be swolled has it becomes hard to find a good reason for the human ship to survive for so long. Then there’s the humans of the 22 century only 4 chacthers have good qualities the rest are a mix of either cowards/anti-social self people or prideful psychopaths.
The story has progressed but the reality of alien tech development is sooo loopy that I tryed really hard to finish the book.
The author creations are not gound in realistic terms that can be swolled has it becomes hard to find a good reason for the human ship to survive for so long. Then there’s the humans of the 22 century only 4 chacthers have good qualities the rest are a mix of either cowards/anti-social self people or prideful psychopaths.
September 3, 2024
A great developing story
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
This second book in the series is really good. We get to know some of the crew members better and the Marines too. Then there’s the new alien species we meet that are the good guys which is refreshing. The battle that ensues though from meeting up with the not so good guys is great. Very well described, very intense. The ending leaves me wanting the next book in the series asap.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
This second book in the series is really good. We get to know some of the crew members better and the Marines too. Then there’s the new alien species we meet that are the good guys which is refreshing. The battle that ensues though from meeting up with the not so good guys is great. Very well described, very intense. The ending leaves me wanting the next book in the series asap.
December 15, 2024
Pages of Conflict
This second installment seems to be one of conflict, challenges and survivals. Some of the conflicts are a surprise, as are some of the survivals, but overall the starship and crew manage to reach the last pages. Space battles were long, detailed events with often more detail than expected or perhaps, needed. This installment ends with one of the surviving crew planning future deceit.
This second installment seems to be one of conflict, challenges and survivals. Some of the conflicts are a surprise, as are some of the survivals, but overall the starship and crew manage to reach the last pages. Space battles were long, detailed events with often more detail than expected or perhaps, needed. This installment ends with one of the surviving crew planning future deceit.
March 31, 2025
Hated it
Editing was fine, grammar as well. Nothing stood out as poor quality. But I personally hated the book. It has so much promise and fell so short. The lore and world building was good, but the swarm of POV swaps that added very little only diluted what was interesting and muddied it for me. The story has moved away from Henry completely and has fixated itself on being a TV drama instead.
Editing was fine, grammar as well. Nothing stood out as poor quality. But I personally hated the book. It has so much promise and fell so short. The lore and world building was good, but the swarm of POV swaps that added very little only diluted what was interesting and muddied it for me. The story has moved away from Henry completely and has fixated itself on being a TV drama instead.
August 14, 2024
This is number 2 in the series I, Starship. This book continues the story of a reconstituted human and the starship that houses it. There are some great space opera style battles of dramatic proportions. I recommend this book to all readers you will not be disappointed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 15, 2024
Ending
This book in the series Has been well received It describes many aspects of space and time the author does a great job of developing characters and people Of this new . Plus Humanity humanity as a whole By the actions of his characters I enjoyed the exciting ending and look forward to the new book
This book in the series Has been well received It describes many aspects of space and time the author does a great job of developing characters and people Of this new . Plus Humanity humanity as a whole By the actions of his characters I enjoyed the exciting ending and look forward to the new book
December 10, 2024
pleasure to read
Story a little slow at first but picks up and makes it hard to stop reading to take a break. Imaginative and creative with the storyline as well as in the description of the universe the ship finds itself in. Looking forward to the third installment of this series.
Story a little slow at first but picks up and makes it hard to stop reading to take a break. Imaginative and creative with the storyline as well as in the description of the universe the ship finds itself in. Looking forward to the third installment of this series.
January 12, 2025
On the one hand I thought I'd enjoy this less as the series of viewpoints diversified and we saw a growing number of less comprehensible alien ideas, but the big battle was pretty well done and the last couple of chapters wrenched things back toward Humanity and made me want to go pick up the third one straightaway. So I am doing just that!
September 18, 2025
The action amps up in this second book in the series with aliens and some political machinations. But overall, it didn't really hold my interest well enough. I just wasn't invested in the whole big bad guy wanting to rule the universe. Still, Mark Boyett made it good enough to finish. I think I'm done with this series.
August 6, 2024
Another worthy addition in the I,Starship series . Book 2 Tim Can combat continues the nail biting action till the very end, story line and characters excellent. I enjoyed it a great deal and see no reason you shouldn't, buy and enjoy
Comes highly recommended by me
Comes highly recommended by me
August 16, 2024
Starship
The second half was pretty good, but the battle scenes dragged. I almost did not get to the second half because the beginning was a soap opera of interpersonal problems. Nonetheless I recommend this series, and that they be read in order.
The second half was pretty good, but the battle scenes dragged. I almost did not get to the second half because the beginning was a soap opera of interpersonal problems. Nonetheless I recommend this series, and that they be read in order.
August 16, 2024
Interesting
The more I read the more I felt I was involved in the action.I kept wanting more and seeing what Henry would come up with.looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
The more I read the more I felt I was involved in the action.I kept wanting more and seeing what Henry would come up with.looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
August 21, 2024
Human aliens?
No, seriously, why does the new alien's culture seem to just be HUMANITY with fur?!
Pretty big letdown from the Archivists of Book 1, I'm sad to say.
But otherwise...a pretty decent read.
No, seriously, why does the new alien's culture seem to just be HUMANITY with fur?!
Pretty big letdown from the Archivists of Book 1, I'm sad to say.
But otherwise...a pretty decent read.
September 13, 2024
A big change in the story
The crew rides the beam and meets a complete race of cat people who are fighting the evil that is taking over galaxys! A big battle ensues in which the Marines take over an enemy battleship causing the enemies fighting force to flee
The crew rides the beam and meets a complete race of cat people who are fighting the evil that is taking over galaxys! A big battle ensues in which the Marines take over an enemy battleship causing the enemies fighting force to flee
September 16, 2024
Innovative Reading
In truth, I almost always avoid the Sci-fi " Fantasy " books of the last twenty or so years. However, this series was a joy and I look forward to reading it in the upcoming releases. R. Ballasch
In truth, I almost always avoid the Sci-fi " Fantasy " books of the last twenty or so years. However, this series was a joy and I look forward to reading it in the upcoming releases. R. Ballasch
November 10, 2024
Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
A little bit of a ripoff of the history of the battle of the Philippines and Taffy 3 the escort carries and distroyers and jeep carriers and distroyer escorts.
A little bit of a ripoff of the history of the battle of the Philippines and Taffy 3 the escort carries and distroyers and jeep carriers and distroyer escorts.
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