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Hammerhead #2
Hammerhead Resurrection
“An advanced extraterrestrial race must, as humans have, evolve into a peaceful society.”
-From Senate Majority Leader Sebastian Flynn’s commencement speech at MIT
“Fifty years later we’re still debating this? An obsolete military desperate to justify itself fabricated that war.”
-President John Moore two weeks before the destruction of Europa Base
“Those veterans suffer only from memory implants. They’re a senseless burden.”
-Excerpt from Vice President Samantha Creswell’s California campaign debate
“Please forgive us for what we’ve allowed to happen.”
-Note found in the rubble of the Oval Office
“We won’t make the same mistake they did… They left some of us alive.”
-Fleet Admiral Jeffrey Holt
To found out how the Hammerhead series is helping veterans today go to www.JasonAndrewBond.com.
-From Senate Majority Leader Sebastian Flynn’s commencement speech at MIT
“Fifty years later we’re still debating this? An obsolete military desperate to justify itself fabricated that war.”
-President John Moore two weeks before the destruction of Europa Base
“Those veterans suffer only from memory implants. They’re a senseless burden.”
-Excerpt from Vice President Samantha Creswell’s California campaign debate
“Please forgive us for what we’ve allowed to happen.”
-Note found in the rubble of the Oval Office
“We won’t make the same mistake they did… They left some of us alive.”
-Fleet Admiral Jeffrey Holt
To found out how the Hammerhead series is helping veterans today go to www.JasonAndrewBond.com.
429 pages, ebook
First published July 24, 2014
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About the author
Jason Andrew Bond
7 books90 followersBestselling author Jason Bond has been pursuing excellence in the craft of writing for almost 40 years. From suiting up in Kendōgu in Kyoto, Japan, to staring into the eyes of a wolf eel fifty feet underwater in Puget Sound, nothing compares to the amazing experiences and the wonderful people met as a result of writing. Jason holds a Bachelor's in English Literature from the University of Oregon, an MBA from the University of Colorado, and an MLIS from San Jose State. He currently manages a local library branch in Washington, where he currently lives with his wife and son. When not writing, Jason can be found six days a week at his local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio. At eighteen years old he entered an Aikido dojo for the first time and has since trained under world-class instructors such as the Head Coach of the 1980 US Taekwondo Olympic Team, Sang Lee, and two people from Bruce Lee under Sifu Michael Brewer. All told, he has trained in Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Escrima, Taekwondo, Shūdōkan Karate, Kobudō, Goshin Jutsu, Judo, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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February 20, 2015
It was quite some time since I read the first Hammerhead book by Jason Andrew Bond and I have to admit that I have forgotten quite a lot of the finer details. Regardless of this though I would say that this is a rather different book than its predecessor. The original Hammerhead book was quite earthbound and more of a conspiracy thriller with some science fiction elements. This one is a fairly pure alien invasion story and even though it is rather earthbound as well it at least starts off in space.
I have to admit that I was somewhat hesitant and had to convince myself to actually start reading this book after having read the book blurb. Most of the citations in the blurb seems to indicate the involvement of way too many dumbass politicians for my taste and true enough that was also the case. A good part of the beginning of the book is filled with the same type of ignorant and arrogant assholes with egos overinflated by their own bullshit that we have way too many of in real life. Needless to say said dumbasses play a key part in things going from bad to worse rather rapidly at the beginning of the book.
I felt I had a bit of difficulty getting into the book. Maybe it was just because I remembered less than I usually do of the previous installment but I did get the feeling that the book was jumping around a lot before it started to get any clear direction. Once past the first couple of chapters it got better though. Unfortunately a good chunk of the book was still rather frustrating since it was fairly clear to everyone except previously mentioned dumbass politicians, a few equally stupid scientists and overconfident military officers that it was clobbertime and Earth was not on the side doing the clobbering.
Unfortunately, even though the book starts out nice enough with all the action taking place in space, the way the story plays out our heroes are soon finding themselves knocked back to Earth and the rest of the book is more of a traditional Earth bound survive-the-alien-invasion type of story. At this point I do indeed have some issues with the story. I already thought the way the Alien fleet behaved during the retreat back to Earth was somewhat illogical but once down on Earth their behavior just makes no sense to me. Our heroes are basically allowed to fly around back and forth gathering the necessary material, including scores of military aircrafts, without the aliens paying any attention to them. I found that implausible to say the least. Sure they suffer one or two setbacks when the aliens more or less stumble over them but there appears to be no coordinated effort from the aliens to maintain any real control and security.
There are really not that many surprises in the book. Apart from an incredibly frustrating attempt by a intellectually handicapped military officer to screw things up everything plays out more or less as expected. I assume that the author wanted to create some additional chock value with the apparent reason for the invasion but for me it felt like it had just been slapped in like a cool, oh-let’s-do-that thing rather than being thought through. Again, the way the aliens went about things did not feel very logical.
In general I felt that the book was technically well written with good characters and a well told story but the story itself was less than stellar and lacking quite a bit in the logic department. Altogether I felt this was a fairly average book. Not bad but nothing to write home about either.
I have to admit that I was somewhat hesitant and had to convince myself to actually start reading this book after having read the book blurb. Most of the citations in the blurb seems to indicate the involvement of way too many dumbass politicians for my taste and true enough that was also the case. A good part of the beginning of the book is filled with the same type of ignorant and arrogant assholes with egos overinflated by their own bullshit that we have way too many of in real life. Needless to say said dumbasses play a key part in things going from bad to worse rather rapidly at the beginning of the book.
I felt I had a bit of difficulty getting into the book. Maybe it was just because I remembered less than I usually do of the previous installment but I did get the feeling that the book was jumping around a lot before it started to get any clear direction. Once past the first couple of chapters it got better though. Unfortunately a good chunk of the book was still rather frustrating since it was fairly clear to everyone except previously mentioned dumbass politicians, a few equally stupid scientists and overconfident military officers that it was clobbertime and Earth was not on the side doing the clobbering.
Unfortunately, even though the book starts out nice enough with all the action taking place in space, the way the story plays out our heroes are soon finding themselves knocked back to Earth and the rest of the book is more of a traditional Earth bound survive-the-alien-invasion type of story. At this point I do indeed have some issues with the story. I already thought the way the Alien fleet behaved during the retreat back to Earth was somewhat illogical but once down on Earth their behavior just makes no sense to me. Our heroes are basically allowed to fly around back and forth gathering the necessary material, including scores of military aircrafts, without the aliens paying any attention to them. I found that implausible to say the least. Sure they suffer one or two setbacks when the aliens more or less stumble over them but there appears to be no coordinated effort from the aliens to maintain any real control and security.
There are really not that many surprises in the book. Apart from an incredibly frustrating attempt by a intellectually handicapped military officer to screw things up everything plays out more or less as expected. I assume that the author wanted to create some additional chock value with the apparent reason for the invasion but for me it felt like it had just been slapped in like a cool, oh-let’s-do-that thing rather than being thought through. Again, the way the aliens went about things did not feel very logical.
In general I felt that the book was technically well written with good characters and a well told story but the story itself was less than stellar and lacking quite a bit in the logic department. Altogether I felt this was a fairly average book. Not bad but nothing to write home about either.
September 26, 2014
When I read Hammerhead a few years ago, I was struck by the efficiency of the storytelling. It was quick, uncompromising, and left me wanting more.
Now, over two years later, I finally have it. Hammerhead Resurrection is not just a sequel to a fantastic book, it's a dramatic expansion to the universe the first volume presented. Once again, I devoured it in one long pull, and can't wait to read another book by this author.
Do yourself a favor, and check it out.
Now, over two years later, I finally have it. Hammerhead Resurrection is not just a sequel to a fantastic book, it's a dramatic expansion to the universe the first volume presented. Once again, I devoured it in one long pull, and can't wait to read another book by this author.
Do yourself a favor, and check it out.
August 20, 2014
Near-future space armada fights an alien invasion.
The space-fight action in the beginning was strong, but then there was a dip in the story/action when the characters returned to earth, regrouping in South America. But then some really crazy, riveting, horrific alien crap happens in the last 1/3 of the book, when we learn the real reason aliens have come to earth. All bets are off and you're not sure who is going to be left standing by the end of the tale.
Underlying themes of "never-say-die" and "military-hero-knows-best." I would have liked to see some more ambiguity, or maybe an exploration of attempts to communicate with the invaders. But given the direction the story goes, I get why that didn't happen. Some major suspension of disbelief is required in believing that
But, if you're reading this book, you're probably halfway to swallowing all that already.
The end leaves a clear opening for a third book, which I'm up for.
The space-fight action in the beginning was strong, but then there was a dip in the story/action when the characters returned to earth, regrouping in South America. But then some really crazy, riveting, horrific alien crap happens in the last 1/3 of the book, when we learn the real reason aliens have come to earth. All bets are off and you're not sure who is going to be left standing by the end of the tale.
Underlying themes of "never-say-die" and "military-hero-knows-best." I would have liked to see some more ambiguity, or maybe an exploration of attempts to communicate with the invaders. But given the direction the story goes, I get why that didn't happen. Some major suspension of disbelief is required in believing that
But, if you're reading this book, you're probably halfway to swallowing all that already.
The end leaves a clear opening for a third book, which I'm up for.
August 5, 2014
Amazing!! This book is great!! Tons of actions, an outstanding story and characters that we love and care for. This book take place after Hammerhead, and from the beginning it was a pleasure to see old characters back in action. A really good science fiction book! I always love the writing of that author, but this one is clearly is best so far, we really feel that it keep improving his work!! If you love the genre, aliens, spaceship fight and good writing that make it all look real than I strongly recommend this book!!
December 10, 2014
Hammerhead Resurrection is bigger in scope than the original Hammerhead and I'm left with a dilemma. After Hammerhead, I wanted to know more about the novel's world. After Resurrection, I love the world, kind of miss the high perspective of the original.
I'm picking nits though. This is a really nice novel set in a great universe and really well delivered. Next time I'd like more Gorilla please.
I'm picking nits though. This is a really nice novel set in a great universe and really well delivered. Next time I'd like more Gorilla please.
August 30, 2014
Excellent book but my only gripe is why do the aliens have to come all the way to the earth and then have to eat us?
For reals they can fly between the stars but they cannot make artificial food or even organic food (lols).
Overall a enjoyable read and probably there will be continuation with the hammerheads attacking the aliens home planet.
For reals they can fly between the stars but they cannot make artificial food or even organic food (lols).
Overall a enjoyable read and probably there will be continuation with the hammerheads attacking the aliens home planet.
September 5, 2014
Another strong Showing
In the second Hammerhead novel, the aliens are back and humanity is woefully unprepared. Still clinging to the hope that the last war was a lie government and navy alike refuse to accept the truth until it's too late. Good military science fiction for fans of Ringo and Weber
In the second Hammerhead novel, the aliens are back and humanity is woefully unprepared. Still clinging to the hope that the last war was a lie government and navy alike refuse to accept the truth until it's too late. Good military science fiction for fans of Ringo and Weber
March 24, 2023
An outstanding sequel to Hammerhead! Fast paced, well written. Jason hit a home run with this sequel, and I can't wait for the third installment... Hammerhead: Day of Reckoning? Highly recommend!
January 14, 2015
Interesting book, good sequel
September 15, 2014
Quite good as well. Enjoyed it as much as the previous one.
Recommended sequel.
Recommended sequel.
March 13, 2015
what A great book!!
May 4, 2021
An interesting prospective on how bigotry, colonialism, and genocide intersect but it’s a damn shame the author didn't write that on purpose.
January 13, 2023
Great Read
No idea how this author hasn't blown up, internationally. He should be rolling in movie rights offers. Can't wait for book three.
No idea how this author hasn't blown up, internationally. He should be rolling in movie rights offers. Can't wait for book three.
December 12, 2015
Jeffery Holt's era is long past. He's a relic. He's old and tattered with memories of comrades lost, a dead wife and the nightmare that the alien race that he and others of his band of enhanced pilots destroyed might return. A standard veteran. Holt is the guy who wears the funny hat crusted with pins and gold embroidery and salutes the flag at parades. He's not the guy people listen to. In Jason Andrew Bond's sequel, "Hammerhead Resurrection," the author touches on many of themes vets can relate to. The foremost is the nightmare of war. In this novel, politicians have cast aside concerns of alien invasion. The Sthenos were a fluke, perhaps even a concocted tale to worry children. Scholars and experts in this future version of earth even think military forces acted too rashly when they wiped out the relatively small invasion force some decades past. Those scholars and experts, supported by the elected political elite, also believe negotiation and communication might have been the answer. Holt knows better. He was on the front lines. He knew he faced a race of bloodthirsty invaders intent on complete destruction or some variation. Turns out the Sthenos preferred something more horrific. At the start of the novel, the aliens take out a remote space-based scientific base where Holt's son, Leif, and young the boy's wife work to understand the secrets of the universe. Leif is one of two survivors. The rest are killed, including the pregnant wife. Bond explores loss again in this novel. Holt is still troubled by the lost of his wife, Leif's mother. Now it's Leif who gets to mourn and try to come to terms with living through loss. Like his father, he focuses on the cause of the threat. He doesn't want to lose more. Unfortunately, and this is when the novel picks up after a rather ponderous start, the Sthenos have just gotten started. First they shred the fleet dispatched to deal with the alien ships that destroyed Leif's outpost. Holt's ship is the only one to survive and it crash lands on earth. By that time, the aliens have taken over the planet and have begun a truly nasty invasion and subjugation of the human race. Bond pulls no punches with his story. He throws in politics, betrayal, stupidity on the part of leaders and what it takes to overcome complete annihilation. Holt is a great character. The book reads like the start of a new series. Maybe. Like other reviewers I just read, I'm ready for another installment. Bond's observations of human nature and his political analysis is intriguing. But it's his storytelling that shines.
April 3, 2015
Please Sir, may I have some more? Great story, can't wait for the next book in the series. Rarely does a story depicting the destruction of the world as we know it leave me feeling so positive.
Jeffrey Holt is a real asset for humanity. Especially when facing a predator species that is not only planning to eat our lunch, but also expects to have us as the main entrée on the menu.
Towards the end of chapter 66, one of Holt's team, playing devil's advocate, asks whether or not it isn't a natural thing to have predator species in the ecosystem. "Jeffrey smiled as he said, "Eric, we're the wolves, not them."" You gotta love that attitude!
Next book please!
Jeffrey Holt is a real asset for humanity. Especially when facing a predator species that is not only planning to eat our lunch, but also expects to have us as the main entrée on the menu.
Towards the end of chapter 66, one of Holt's team, playing devil's advocate, asks whether or not it isn't a natural thing to have predator species in the ecosystem. "Jeffrey smiled as he said, "Eric, we're the wolves, not them."" You gotta love that attitude!
Next book please!
March 25, 2016
Yes!!!
I read Hammerhead when it was released because I like sci fic when I don't have a good fantasy or romance to read. It was great. I loved the characters, as a middle aged reader, the older hero, Jeff was very appealing, as water the younger hero's. I saved it to my favorites list, and was thrilled to find on my third reading that Hammerhead Resurrected had been released. Perfect timing, because I had the day off! It did not disappoint!! Excellent, exciting military story, great new characters, and a gritty and introspective look at war, death, and military service. I hope for a third novel in this series, very very much!
I read Hammerhead when it was released because I like sci fic when I don't have a good fantasy or romance to read. It was great. I loved the characters, as a middle aged reader, the older hero, Jeff was very appealing, as water the younger hero's. I saved it to my favorites list, and was thrilled to find on my third reading that Hammerhead Resurrected had been released. Perfect timing, because I had the day off! It did not disappoint!! Excellent, exciting military story, great new characters, and a gritty and introspective look at war, death, and military service. I hope for a third novel in this series, very very much!
October 2, 2015
Great. Start, hopefully more
This two book unit is good relatively fast paced, good characters, follows the plot main character without to many cross tracks onto the supporting characters,
This two book unit is good relatively fast paced, good characters, follows the plot main character without to many cross tracks onto the supporting characters,
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