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Legacy #2
Legacy: Awakening
Book two of the Legacy military sci-fi adventure series.Only a select few know who Lieutenant William Jackson really is. A man pulled through time against his will, and the only one with a rare genetic gift; the ability to use highly advanced Ancient technology.
Hunted by those who brought him to the future, desperately seeking to use his gift for their own mysterious ends, he must stay hidden, while preparing for the day that he’ll be called upon to fulfill his destiny. Still haunted by the events of his final covert ops training mission, he faces new challenges as he begins a six-month rotation on the Algeron, an advanced warship. Later, he joins GCH Search and Rescue where new allies and enemies emerge, and marauding forces strike from the blackness.
Aided by his loyal AI, Bits, and bolstered by his newfound skills and confidence, he'll soon learn what it takes to survive in a galaxy filled with danger and discover that some dark corners of the galaxy should never be explored.
This is the continuing story of William Jackson and the second book of the Legacy series.
Hunted by those who brought him to the future, desperately seeking to use his gift for their own mysterious ends, he must stay hidden, while preparing for the day that he’ll be called upon to fulfill his destiny. Still haunted by the events of his final covert ops training mission, he faces new challenges as he begins a six-month rotation on the Algeron, an advanced warship. Later, he joins GCH Search and Rescue where new allies and enemies emerge, and marauding forces strike from the blackness.
Aided by his loyal AI, Bits, and bolstered by his newfound skills and confidence, he'll soon learn what it takes to survive in a galaxy filled with danger and discover that some dark corners of the galaxy should never be explored.
This is the continuing story of William Jackson and the second book of the Legacy series.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2025
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About the author
Bradley Elliott
6 books48 followersBradley Elliott is a Canadian writer of science fiction.
When not writing, he enjoys the great outdoors in the summer, along with skiing, snowmobiling and playing hockey in the winter. An avid board game fan, he's always up for a game of cards, a round of Catan, or something a little more complex if the time permits.
As a reader, he enjoys a variety of genres including sci fi, fantasy, a good thriller or mystery from time to time, and occasionally non-fiction, especially true-life adventure tales.
You can find him online at:
www.bradleyelliott.ca
bradleyelliottca.bsky.social
When not writing, he enjoys the great outdoors in the summer, along with skiing, snowmobiling and playing hockey in the winter. An avid board game fan, he's always up for a game of cards, a round of Catan, or something a little more complex if the time permits.
As a reader, he enjoys a variety of genres including sci fi, fantasy, a good thriller or mystery from time to time, and occasionally non-fiction, especially true-life adventure tales.
You can find him online at:
www.bradleyelliott.ca
bradleyelliottca.bsky.social
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March 9, 2025
First off, This was an Outstanding Book. It kept me wanting more and now I need to go back and read the 1st book, to help fill in a few blank spots for me, which is Great since I Loved the writing and want more. Bravo Zulu!
March 31, 2025
I don’t do spoilers.
Thank you for the free book!! In order to fully appreciate this book I needed to read book one. Smart move!! I really enjoyed both books too. I liked the characters and the action was unbelievable. I am not a space action hero kinda girl. However this was an amazing adventure. Jackson is a well formed character and the story was believable. There was adventure, love, drama, and death. It exercised my imagination and made me think about what the future and space holds. Thank you for the book and for expanding my literary genres.
Thank you for the free book!! In order to fully appreciate this book I needed to read book one. Smart move!! I really enjoyed both books too. I liked the characters and the action was unbelievable. I am not a space action hero kinda girl. However this was an amazing adventure. Jackson is a well formed character and the story was believable. There was adventure, love, drama, and death. It exercised my imagination and made me think about what the future and space holds. Thank you for the book and for expanding my literary genres.
April 3, 2025
The second book in the Legacy series, like its predecessor, is an absolute page-turner! I’m devouring this book just as quickly as the last one. Each chapter leaves me yearning to turn the page and continue reading. There’s no perfect spot to pause and put the book down, which is fantastic!
We follow Jackson a few years after his traumatic mission and graduation. His first two missions were great. The author’s description of the space warship mission was so vivid that I mentally visualized it and felt like I was on the ship with Jackson.
At little over the 30% mark, I’m starting to have a few concerns. The plot has become somewhat repetitive. Jackson is sent on a mission, and after that, he’s either sent to combative training or covert ops training.
Around the 40% mark, he’s placed in a mission where they discover an Ancient technology probe. (My review of the first book mentioned that there wasn’t any Ancient technology after realizing he could use it.) It was a great chapter, but guess what happened after the mission? More training…
So far, our protagonist has emerged victorious in every mission, one mission having minimal casualties. However, nothing significant has transpired to him yet. It’s essential to introduce some ups and downs, like a rollercoaster, to create a more dynamic narrative. It’s perfectly acceptable for the protagonist to face setbacks, recover, and continue on. In reality, nothing is ever perfect, and Jackson’s life is no exception.
I’ve noticed a significant change in the dialogue between Jackson and his AI implant, Bits. In the first book, they were incredibly chatty, friendly, and even humorous. However, in the current book, the conversation feels very transactional and lacks the personal touch it had in the previous one.
Jackson, now just over the 50% mark, embarked on a SaR mission (Search and Rescue). He emerged unscathed, but this time, he did not have a training session this time.
Now just hitting the 64% mark, the storyline is experiencing a slight time-hopping. We’re fast-forwarding, but there’s no action? It doesn’t seem to be contributing to the plot; it feels forced. I keep asking myself, where is this going? How many more missions is he going to be on before something new happens? You can only write so many search and rescues…I’m eagerly waiting for another chapter featuring Jackson and his primary mission of understanding or utilizing Ancient technology.
69% into the book, guess what? Another search and rescue mission where the distressed ship has a malfunction that’s hindering the mission. It’s like a never-ending cycle of the same mission.
Even on the book’s synapses it states:
Hunted by those who brought him to the future, desperately seeking to use his gift for their own mysterious ends, he must stay hidden, while preparing for the day that he’ll be called upon to fulfill his destiny. Yet there is only ONE chapter dedicated to his primary objective!?
I’m disappointed that the second mention of ancient technology is in the last six pages.
Overall, I was disappointed with this book. It began well, but then it became repetitive and lacked the central plot of the first installment. Even in the first book, the central plot was secondary, but I dismissed it in hopes that it would be more prominent in the sequel. However, it barely made a difference. This book fell short of being average for the second installment in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, but this sequel failed to replicate its impact.
I’m not entirely sure if I’ll read the third book in the series. I apologize, Mr. Elliot. I had high hopes and wanted to enjoy it, but I was disappointed.
We follow Jackson a few years after his traumatic mission and graduation. His first two missions were great. The author’s description of the space warship mission was so vivid that I mentally visualized it and felt like I was on the ship with Jackson.
At little over the 30% mark, I’m starting to have a few concerns. The plot has become somewhat repetitive. Jackson is sent on a mission, and after that, he’s either sent to combative training or covert ops training.
Around the 40% mark, he’s placed in a mission where they discover an Ancient technology probe. (My review of the first book mentioned that there wasn’t any Ancient technology after realizing he could use it.) It was a great chapter, but guess what happened after the mission? More training…
So far, our protagonist has emerged victorious in every mission, one mission having minimal casualties. However, nothing significant has transpired to him yet. It’s essential to introduce some ups and downs, like a rollercoaster, to create a more dynamic narrative. It’s perfectly acceptable for the protagonist to face setbacks, recover, and continue on. In reality, nothing is ever perfect, and Jackson’s life is no exception.
I’ve noticed a significant change in the dialogue between Jackson and his AI implant, Bits. In the first book, they were incredibly chatty, friendly, and even humorous. However, in the current book, the conversation feels very transactional and lacks the personal touch it had in the previous one.
Jackson, now just over the 50% mark, embarked on a SaR mission (Search and Rescue). He emerged unscathed, but this time, he did not have a training session this time.
Now just hitting the 64% mark, the storyline is experiencing a slight time-hopping. We’re fast-forwarding, but there’s no action? It doesn’t seem to be contributing to the plot; it feels forced. I keep asking myself, where is this going? How many more missions is he going to be on before something new happens? You can only write so many search and rescues…I’m eagerly waiting for another chapter featuring Jackson and his primary mission of understanding or utilizing Ancient technology.
69% into the book, guess what? Another search and rescue mission where the distressed ship has a malfunction that’s hindering the mission. It’s like a never-ending cycle of the same mission.
Even on the book’s synapses it states:
Hunted by those who brought him to the future, desperately seeking to use his gift for their own mysterious ends, he must stay hidden, while preparing for the day that he’ll be called upon to fulfill his destiny. Yet there is only ONE chapter dedicated to his primary objective!?
I’m disappointed that the second mention of ancient technology is in the last six pages.
Overall, I was disappointed with this book. It began well, but then it became repetitive and lacked the central plot of the first installment. Even in the first book, the central plot was secondary, but I dismissed it in hopes that it would be more prominent in the sequel. However, it barely made a difference. This book fell short of being average for the second installment in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, but this sequel failed to replicate its impact.
I’m not entirely sure if I’ll read the third book in the series. I apologize, Mr. Elliot. I had high hopes and wanted to enjoy it, but I was disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 10, 2025
It wasn’t my typical go to genre but I won it in a giveaway so I’m providing my review.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I especially enjoyed seeing how the crews maneuvered the situation they found themselves in and how working together and trusting each other they were able to handle the job at hand.
I enjoyed the main character and his dedication to the ops he was assigned to and the mystery surrounding his past.
At times the explanation of the all the steps taken seemed really long but it does have its purpose.
There’s a book before and one after that I’m planning on reading to gain more insight to some unanswered questions which I find intriguing.
If sci-fi is your go to or you want to try it out I’d recommend this book.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I especially enjoyed seeing how the crews maneuvered the situation they found themselves in and how working together and trusting each other they were able to handle the job at hand.
I enjoyed the main character and his dedication to the ops he was assigned to and the mystery surrounding his past.
At times the explanation of the all the steps taken seemed really long but it does have its purpose.
There’s a book before and one after that I’m planning on reading to gain more insight to some unanswered questions which I find intriguing.
If sci-fi is your go to or you want to try it out I’d recommend this book.
December 29, 2025
Definitely Worth a Read
A good story and something many indie authors don't have, or bother with, is a team that backs them. It's a pleasure to read a book where spelling, punctuation, and the basic rules of writing are followed. Thank you, Mr. Elliott.
My opinion, as an older reader, is that this Legacy series reminds me of early Heinlein stories. You don't need to worry about hard science, it's just there and supplements the telling of the story.
I definitely recommend you read these two books. I'm going to download the next book.
A good story and something many indie authors don't have, or bother with, is a team that backs them. It's a pleasure to read a book where spelling, punctuation, and the basic rules of writing are followed. Thank you, Mr. Elliott.
My opinion, as an older reader, is that this Legacy series reminds me of early Heinlein stories. You don't need to worry about hard science, it's just there and supplements the telling of the story.
I definitely recommend you read these two books. I'm going to download the next book.
July 18, 2025
Great mistake
I downloaded the first book, Emergence, by mistake. What a wonderful mistake it turned out to be.
The adventures of Jackson when he's thrust into a world hundreds of years in the future is so much fun and ever changing.
I love that Bradley Elliot is a Canadian author as well.
I've read Emergence and Awakening in a week, and am about to head into the next phase of Jackson's new world in Shadows of War.
I downloaded the first book, Emergence, by mistake. What a wonderful mistake it turned out to be.
The adventures of Jackson when he's thrust into a world hundreds of years in the future is so much fun and ever changing.
I love that Bradley Elliot is a Canadian author as well.
I've read Emergence and Awakening in a week, and am about to head into the next phase of Jackson's new world in Shadows of War.
April 19, 2025
Excellent
And I specifically enjoyed the fact that it wasn't more of the boring blood and guts, death and destruction that too many sci-fi authors use to fill up the pages. Although I must say, bugs with brains and monsters also turn me off. So, even though I gave it 5 stars I'm not convinced that I should keep reading.... 🙂
And I specifically enjoyed the fact that it wasn't more of the boring blood and guts, death and destruction that too many sci-fi authors use to fill up the pages. Although I must say, bugs with brains and monsters also turn me off. So, even though I gave it 5 stars I'm not convinced that I should keep reading.... 🙂
April 19, 2025
Exciting and enjoyable read
May 8, 2025
This is an excellent sci-fi series! I love how this one flows seamlessly from the first. I’m very eager to read the third installment in the series.
June 18, 2025
Great read, love the action
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