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Intrepid #1
Intrepid
Time travel. Check out the storyline, and great reviews below;
25 April 2017. Post-Obama, Colonel Lance Tucker is Commander of the next generation X-33 space shuttle Intrepid, for a showpiece midnight launch to the International Space Station.
In a New Cold War, a crisis involving Intrepid has horrific consequences on Earth. Lance hatches a desperate plan to travel back in time using the shuttle, and change history by preventing its launch.
But is time travel possible? How can the necessary fuel be acquired from the Russian-controlled ISS? Can the shuttle and its crew survive the journey back in time? And how can General Jack Nelson be convinced to abort the launch?
As Lance races against the clock to change history, his actions and words have unforeseen consequences on everyone....
A time travel adventure, with over two-thirds of the action based on Earth, so will appeal to both action adventure and science fiction fans. 106,870 words.
Reviews;
'BRILLIANT AND THRILLING AND SO WELL WRITTEN, Intrepid (Volume 1) is not your typical thriller - Steve Stone proves that he is many notches above your average writer with his superb plot - very well constructed characters and locations that jump right out at you - a must read series.
Quite an ingenious plot - but can the book live up to the promise? The answer is a resounding YES!!! Steve Stone has produced a novel so full of superb characters, unique locales and gadgets, and most important - characters so finely drawn that the reader is literally plunged into his world. And what a world it is! The immense skills of Mr. Stone allow him to combine so many elements to create ..not so much a novel ..but an experience.
Lance Tucker and especially Jack Nelson are two characters so original and memorable that they serve as the anchor for this must read adventure. One can only be grateful that this is the first in the Intrepid series - as the world created by Mr. Stone is one any reader will want to return to!' RICK FRIEDMAN, FOUNDER, THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
'If you ever dreamed about being an astronaut and seeing the stars, in 2017, Intrepid is the space shuttle to take you there. But when Lance and his crew inadvertently become part of the reason for a devastating nuclear war on Earth, there stands one chance for Intrepid to set things straight and save a lot of lives. It includes time travel, but it's not going to be easy and the cost of what they will have to sacrifice is set high.
Steve Stone adds a vivid touch to detail in this story and real characters you want to follow. He brings this ride right along speculative fiction, making you feel as if you're right there and a part of the thrill of it all. Lance will do what is necessary against the weight of his conscience, while keeping hold of it as well. With the help of the teenager James, both will keep you emotionally bound to the humanity of it all. Even as their mission is ultimately turned into that of playing god to save a lot of people.
The second book, Intrepid - The Two Storms, looks to be an equally good read that I will be looking into in the near future.' S.J. Wist, Fantasy Cookie.
'This striking debut novel by Steve Stone has enviable narrative pace, a plot that is adventurous and perhaps just on the right side of plausibility, and enough action to satisfy the most demanding of thrill seekers. Above all, Stone succeeds in the central task of any novelist - creating a believable protagonist whom we want to meet again. Intrepid is designed as the first in a trilogy of thrillers. I very much hope that Stone's intention is carried through with success.' Martin Ince, Science Journalist, Author of the Rough Guide to the Earth.
Other titles in this series;
'Intrepid - The Two Storms' (2011) Available in paperback and electronically.
'Intrepid - Revelations' (2012). Available in paperback and electronically.
And coming soon;
'Intrepid - Regression' (2013)
'Intrepid - Requiem' (2014)
25 April 2017. Post-Obama, Colonel Lance Tucker is Commander of the next generation X-33 space shuttle Intrepid, for a showpiece midnight launch to the International Space Station.
In a New Cold War, a crisis involving Intrepid has horrific consequences on Earth. Lance hatches a desperate plan to travel back in time using the shuttle, and change history by preventing its launch.
But is time travel possible? How can the necessary fuel be acquired from the Russian-controlled ISS? Can the shuttle and its crew survive the journey back in time? And how can General Jack Nelson be convinced to abort the launch?
As Lance races against the clock to change history, his actions and words have unforeseen consequences on everyone....
A time travel adventure, with over two-thirds of the action based on Earth, so will appeal to both action adventure and science fiction fans. 106,870 words.
Reviews;
'BRILLIANT AND THRILLING AND SO WELL WRITTEN, Intrepid (Volume 1) is not your typical thriller - Steve Stone proves that he is many notches above your average writer with his superb plot - very well constructed characters and locations that jump right out at you - a must read series.
Quite an ingenious plot - but can the book live up to the promise? The answer is a resounding YES!!! Steve Stone has produced a novel so full of superb characters, unique locales and gadgets, and most important - characters so finely drawn that the reader is literally plunged into his world. And what a world it is! The immense skills of Mr. Stone allow him to combine so many elements to create ..not so much a novel ..but an experience.
Lance Tucker and especially Jack Nelson are two characters so original and memorable that they serve as the anchor for this must read adventure. One can only be grateful that this is the first in the Intrepid series - as the world created by Mr. Stone is one any reader will want to return to!' RICK FRIEDMAN, FOUNDER, THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
'If you ever dreamed about being an astronaut and seeing the stars, in 2017, Intrepid is the space shuttle to take you there. But when Lance and his crew inadvertently become part of the reason for a devastating nuclear war on Earth, there stands one chance for Intrepid to set things straight and save a lot of lives. It includes time travel, but it's not going to be easy and the cost of what they will have to sacrifice is set high.
Steve Stone adds a vivid touch to detail in this story and real characters you want to follow. He brings this ride right along speculative fiction, making you feel as if you're right there and a part of the thrill of it all. Lance will do what is necessary against the weight of his conscience, while keeping hold of it as well. With the help of the teenager James, both will keep you emotionally bound to the humanity of it all. Even as their mission is ultimately turned into that of playing god to save a lot of people.
The second book, Intrepid - The Two Storms, looks to be an equally good read that I will be looking into in the near future.' S.J. Wist, Fantasy Cookie.
'This striking debut novel by Steve Stone has enviable narrative pace, a plot that is adventurous and perhaps just on the right side of plausibility, and enough action to satisfy the most demanding of thrill seekers. Above all, Stone succeeds in the central task of any novelist - creating a believable protagonist whom we want to meet again. Intrepid is designed as the first in a trilogy of thrillers. I very much hope that Stone's intention is carried through with success.' Martin Ince, Science Journalist, Author of the Rough Guide to the Earth.
Other titles in this series;
'Intrepid - The Two Storms' (2011) Available in paperback and electronically.
'Intrepid - Revelations' (2012). Available in paperback and electronically.
And coming soon;
'Intrepid - Regression' (2013)
'Intrepid - Requiem' (2014)
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First published September 17, 2010
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About the author
Steve Stone
3 books8 followersA former expert IT Project Manager, Steve Stone has a number of award-winning developments under his belt. Steve threw off the shackles of computer contracting to become a full-time writer. He waited many years for an opportunity to begin penning his 'Intrepid' series of 4 novels, and matching screenplays. To date, the first 2 novels and 3 screenplays are complete. Steve currently plans to release the 3rd and 4th novels of the series in 2012/13. Because the central characters are exposed to increasingly dangerous and complex challenges, multiple genres are explored; space, war, horror, historical mystery, gangland, disaster, comedy, and the stories consequently appeal as both science fiction and action adventure. So if you are a big budget film producer looking for your next formula fiction smash hit, Steve would love to talk to you about his screenplays! Steve was born in Bristol, England in 1962, and was married to Debi in 1995. He has travelled to many parts of the world, his 3-month tour of New York and Florida with Debi being of particular inspiration to the 'Intrepid' series. Steve has enjoyed a busy life, and has many accomplishments outside of his IT and writing careers.
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September 12, 2011
"25 April 2017. Post-Obama, Colonel Lance Tucker is Commander of the next generation X-33 space shuttle Intrepid, for a showpiece midnight launch to the International Space Station.
In a New Cold War, a crisis involving Intrepid has horrific consequences on Earth. Lance hatches a desperate plan to travel back in time using the shuttle, and change history by preventing its launch.
But is time travel possible? How can the necessary fuel be acquired from the Russian-controlled ISS? Can the shuttle and its crew survive the journey back in time? And how can General Jack Nelson be convinced to abort the launch?
As Lance races against the clock to change history, his actions and words have unforeseen consequences on everyone...."
Quite a ingenius plot- but can the book live up to the promise? The answer is a resounding YES!!! Steve Stone has produced a novel so full of superb characters, unique locales and gadgets, and most important- characters so finely drawn that the reader is literally plunged into his world. And what a world it is! The immense skills of Mr. Stone allows him to combine so many elements to create ..not so much a novel..but an experience.
Lance Tucker and especially Jack Nelson are two characters so originaland memorable that they serve as the anchor for this must read adventure. One can only be grateful that this is the first in the Intrepid series- as the world created by mr. Stone is one any reader will want to return to!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
In a New Cold War, a crisis involving Intrepid has horrific consequences on Earth. Lance hatches a desperate plan to travel back in time using the shuttle, and change history by preventing its launch.
But is time travel possible? How can the necessary fuel be acquired from the Russian-controlled ISS? Can the shuttle and its crew survive the journey back in time? And how can General Jack Nelson be convinced to abort the launch?
As Lance races against the clock to change history, his actions and words have unforeseen consequences on everyone...."
Quite a ingenius plot- but can the book live up to the promise? The answer is a resounding YES!!! Steve Stone has produced a novel so full of superb characters, unique locales and gadgets, and most important- characters so finely drawn that the reader is literally plunged into his world. And what a world it is! The immense skills of Mr. Stone allows him to combine so many elements to create ..not so much a novel..but an experience.
Lance Tucker and especially Jack Nelson are two characters so originaland memorable that they serve as the anchor for this must read adventure. One can only be grateful that this is the first in the Intrepid series- as the world created by mr. Stone is one any reader will want to return to!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
December 1, 2011
I had very high hopes on this book as I love time-travel-stories. However, the way the main character hatches the superman-round-the-world-time-travel-idea, and the crew going along with it didn't feel good. His whole idea of then crashing the shuttle into the ocean, with a microscopic chance of surviving, instead of trying to contact Nasa from orbit to try to delay the launch, or at least crash the shuttle into the "young" shuttle, also feels like a really dumb way of trying to change the past. And why kill his crew, for fear that they would hinder him in reaching Nasa. Wouldn't it be more convincing with all of them showing up, or at least they would have a greater chance of somebody reaching the General if they all went in parallel.
I really liked the book up until "let's go round the earth", and the rest of the book is well-written and exciting, but I'm sad to say I couldn't get over the fundamental plot-items mentioned above.
I really liked the book up until "let's go round the earth", and the rest of the book is well-written and exciting, but I'm sad to say I couldn't get over the fundamental plot-items mentioned above.
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November 13, 2011
After witnessing a global crisis Colonel Lance Tucker, commander of the Space Shuttle Intrepid, travels back in time to avert the disaster!
With an interesting plot and some very detailed descriptions of the shuttle flight and International Space Station, “Intrepid” by Steve Stone is a pretty good Science Fiction story.
I'll certainly be reading the sequel to this book.
With an interesting plot and some very detailed descriptions of the shuttle flight and International Space Station, “Intrepid” by Steve Stone is a pretty good Science Fiction story.
I'll certainly be reading the sequel to this book.
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