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Messenger #1
Messenger
Vic Shown's plans to start a new life in the outer space colonies are violently shattered when he gets caught in the crossfire between ragtag rebels and government forces. In order to survive, Vic is forced to fight on the side of the rebels against the Theran Union's overwhelming military power. In the midst of this desperate struggle, a strange container called the Cage, which may hold the key to winning the war, is calling out with a forlorn cry that only Vic can “Are you there?”
- GenresScience Fiction
340 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2014
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James Walker
3 books17 followersJames Walker is a computer science researcher and writer of fiction and nonfiction. His scholarly articles have been published at various computer science journals and conferences such as ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, IEEE PacificVis, and HCI International. He has also written several novels in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
December 26, 2014
Messenger
Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable read. It's an interesting take on what extraterrestrial life or intelligence could look like weaved into a classic struggle against a dictatorial and repressive government. I look forward to the sequel.
Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable read. It's an interesting take on what extraterrestrial life or intelligence could look like weaved into a classic struggle against a dictatorial and repressive government. I look forward to the sequel.
February 8, 2015
Space alien culture
The premise of this book got me hooked. The innocence/naivete of the main character was compelling but after awhile incomprehensible. The cruelty and instability of the union and rebels sad and too close to reality.
The premise of this book got me hooked. The innocence/naivete of the main character was compelling but after awhile incomprehensible. The cruelty and instability of the union and rebels sad and too close to reality.
April 28, 2015
Wow
What a story, what a writer. Mystery,war,compassion, self worth,,truths of man and woman, life, governments,way of life. Is all in this story. And it is written in a way that it keeps you splendidly asking what is the next to happen.
What a story, what a writer. Mystery,war,compassion, self worth,,truths of man and woman, life, governments,way of life. Is all in this story. And it is written in a way that it keeps you splendidly asking what is the next to happen.
July 27, 2014
Rough around the edges but worth a read.
December 31, 2014
Very enjoyable read. I would love to see him write a "Messenger" series.
April 28, 2015
the story was somewhat predictable but was well told. I liked the characters and would definitely read the next installment.
June 4, 2015
Sorry, Not Plausable.
Sorry, I couldn't finish this. Too much of the "I'll make up the rules as I go along" nonsense.
I think all your orbits are square.
LJ
Sorry, I couldn't finish this. Too much of the "I'll make up the rules as I go along" nonsense.
I think all your orbits are square.
LJ
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