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Transcendence #2
Vector: Transcendence, Book 2
Humanity stands on the precipice of a great change.
Cassie Voges has made it back to Earth, but her return opens a Pandora’s box that will irrevocably change humankind.
The world is in the grip of a new pandemic that may be alien in origin. Politicians, researchers, and soldiers grapple with this new reality. If a solution cannot be found, will it herald a new age, or will it be the end of civilization?
Cassie Voges has made it back to Earth, but her return opens a Pandora’s box that will irrevocably change humankind.
The world is in the grip of a new pandemic that may be alien in origin. Politicians, researchers, and soldiers grapple with this new reality. If a solution cannot be found, will it herald a new age, or will it be the end of civilization?
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Published September 28, 2022
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October 12, 2023
A good sequel that could also serve as a standalone.
Earth is in ruins and chaos and anarchy reigns in most parts of the world. The alien nano organism encountered on the interstellar visitor, Malihini, has been set loose on the planet and a world wide pandemic or transcendence is ripping the world apart.
This has been very well researched and written pandemic sci-fi thriller just like the first book, I recommend it.
Earth is in ruins and chaos and anarchy reigns in most parts of the world. The alien nano organism encountered on the interstellar visitor, Malihini, has been set loose on the planet and a world wide pandemic or transcendence is ripping the world apart.
This has been very well researched and written pandemic sci-fi thriller just like the first book, I recommend it.
August 20, 2025
**4.5**
The suspense. The action. Aliens invasion in a little different way. Infecting you. Taking over your body or kill you. Can't wait to read more. 2 read and 3 more to go 🤩
The suspense. The action. Aliens invasion in a little different way. Infecting you. Taking over your body or kill you. Can't wait to read more. 2 read and 3 more to go 🤩
February 13, 2022
Splended 2nd episode
Still including needless profanity but again, not R rated.
Really cool the way the book relates to current or recent-day events and even suggests today's leader's characteristics. [Spoiler omitted *grin*] Fundamental American values are there, "fairness and liberty for everyone", but religion and social structures really get twisted, it seems to me.
I wonder why sci-fi and fantasy so often like to include us 'religious fanatics' *chuckle, chuckle*, and seldom or never favorably? Anyway, conservative and Liberal seemed reversed from what I'd expect to happen. Politics are irrelevant, that is, ALL government (leaders, police, military) are evil. Strange. And, as always, there's divine *science*. But fake news is alive and sick. Sound like anarchy? But, this is fantasy fiction. And holds you attention.
Note: lots of characters! Pay attention or make notes.
Still including needless profanity but again, not R rated.
Really cool the way the book relates to current or recent-day events and even suggests today's leader's characteristics. [Spoiler omitted *grin*] Fundamental American values are there, "fairness and liberty for everyone", but religion and social structures really get twisted, it seems to me.
I wonder why sci-fi and fantasy so often like to include us 'religious fanatics' *chuckle, chuckle*, and seldom or never favorably? Anyway, conservative and Liberal seemed reversed from what I'd expect to happen. Politics are irrelevant, that is, ALL government (leaders, police, military) are evil. Strange. And, as always, there's divine *science*. But fake news is alive and sick. Sound like anarchy? But, this is fantasy fiction. And holds you attention.
Note: lots of characters! Pay attention or make notes.
April 7, 2022
Not as good as the first book. Weirdly this is the second book I’ve read this month where human beings take on features of animals and monsters. Unfortunately, this one did not explain why an alien pathogen would do this. I don’t need my sci-fi to be hard, but I do like there to be a plausible reason for what happens—even if fantastical.
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August 2, 2025Not Hard Science Fiction
This book lacked proper editing. There were several typos and grammatical errors. Looking past the grammatical issues. This book moved quickly from science fiction to fantasy. The alien virus seemingly randomly killed some people while mutating others without reason or logic. The ending wasn't an ending at all, leaving bone to wonder if it was intended to continue into a sequel.
This book lacked proper editing. There were several typos and grammatical errors. Looking past the grammatical issues. This book moved quickly from science fiction to fantasy. The alien virus seemingly randomly killed some people while mutating others without reason or logic. The ending wasn't an ending at all, leaving bone to wonder if it was intended to continue into a sequel.
November 4, 2022
The dialogue is really bad, surprising since it was passable in book 1. I've been wondering if it was translated, like a badly dubbed anime, or written by someone with English as a second language.
The concept is excellent, has lots of potential, it's what's keeping me going, despite the boiled potato dialogue. To be fair, it could also be the audiobook narrator's fault.
The concept is excellent, has lots of potential, it's what's keeping me going, despite the boiled potato dialogue. To be fair, it could also be the audiobook narrator's fault.
October 29, 2025
Ok
I wonder if there may not have been too many story lines involving different characters that never come together. I am not sure what to make of the ending. It just dropped off with no indication of whether there is another on in the series. For those considering this book, I will say that it is not necessary to first read the first book. Overall a good but not great book.
I wonder if there may not have been too many story lines involving different characters that never come together. I am not sure what to make of the ending. It just dropped off with no indication of whether there is another on in the series. For those considering this book, I will say that it is not necessary to first read the first book. Overall a good but not great book.
November 25, 2025
Pretty Good For A Book 2
I don't normally enjoy Book 2 or 3 and so forth,of any series.However, Vector,the continuation of the Visitor,was top notch.
I read it non-stop ,and can't wait to start on the next series.
I hope there will be good times for Cassie because I really think she has suffered enough.
Well done.And thank you.
Regards
I don't normally enjoy Book 2 or 3 and so forth,of any series.However, Vector,the continuation of the Visitor,was top notch.
I read it non-stop ,and can't wait to start on the next series.
I hope there will be good times for Cassie because I really think she has suffered enough.
Well done.And thank you.
Regards
October 27, 2021
Excellent first contact
There are lots of twist and turns in this one. A lot of action, conspiracy and intrigue too. The alien organism is not the only source of problems on Earth. Good book.
There are lots of twist and turns in this one. A lot of action, conspiracy and intrigue too. The alien organism is not the only source of problems on Earth. Good book.
November 12, 2021
Covid 19 on steroids
Very attached to the many personalities and will think about the book for a wile no doubt. I would definitely enjoy book 3 if you produce it for sure. I’m am feeling rather left hanging on the edge at this point.
Very attached to the many personalities and will think about the book for a wile no doubt. I would definitely enjoy book 3 if you produce it for sure. I’m am feeling rather left hanging on the edge at this point.
November 24, 2022
Just bsd
The author is really wacked out about how things work...I did finish this book but not going to bother with the last mess written for this trilogy...and the last 3rd of the book I had to speed read to get through it
The author is really wacked out about how things work...I did finish this book but not going to bother with the last mess written for this trilogy...and the last 3rd of the book I had to speed read to get through it
October 31, 2021
This reads like a Crichton novel. Viruses and conspiracies galore. Definitely a great read!
I received a free copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book.
November 1, 2021
I did enjoy this sci fi fantasy story, the second in the series. An alien bug, or is it? An interesting plotline, diverse selection of characters, over all not a bad read!
January 19, 2022
good read slugs along at times
Keeps you interested and has several story lines . Gets a little tedious at points but the flow of things is good
Keeps you interested and has several story lines . Gets a little tedious at points but the flow of things is good
March 14, 2022
A well written book that plods along from a few too many POV’s and ultimately leads no where.
March 15, 2022
good
Not as good as the first in this series. This one became a little political , which is irritating .
Not as good as the first in this series. This one became a little political , which is irritating .
May 25, 2022
And so it happens again
Mid apocalyptic page turner. Multiple stories played out at once keeps the reading fun. Hope I die before too much more of the earlier story comes true!
Mid apocalyptic page turner. Multiple stories played out at once keeps the reading fun. Hope I die before too much more of the earlier story comes true!
September 22, 2022
Poorly written and edited
Numerous instances of poor word choice that contradict their context. Much of this should have been picked up by an editor.
Numerous instances of poor word choice that contradict their context. Much of this should have been picked up by an editor.
June 14, 2024
confusing and disappointing
The first book set up a good world for the next. This one however meandered around with storylines that, to me, did not connect or add to the book.
The first book set up a good world for the next. This one however meandered around with storylines that, to me, did not connect or add to the book.
April 8, 2025
2nd in a series. Here, a virus from space starts spreading around the world. Can anything be done?
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