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Uroboros Saga #2
Uroboros Saga Book 2
The Shutdown rips through the world, defunding institutions and individuals without warning or mercy. Entire cities go dark as people are locked out of homes, businesses, and civic institutions alike. Silverstein, Ezra, and Taylor set out to see if all that has been done can be undone, learning more about themselves along the way. What they discover is that while some of civilization has survived, the hijacking of the Shutdown for his own purposes was far from Madmar's masterstroke.
198 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2014
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Arthur Walker
21 books24 followersArthur H. Walker is an American writer, artist, and game designer. He spent his childhood wandering the wilds of his home State of Idaho. Encouraged to be creative by mentors and circumstance, he filled many composition books with stories and doodles. After college, he took a job at a glass company to help his wife attend college, acquire an advanced degree, and chase her dreams. Task complete, he reconnected with childhood friends to produce games and novels.
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March 20, 2015
The second entry of this excellent sci-fi series introduces new characters — including the very cool Canine and Ursine Metasapients on the cover — while continuing to explore the large and small mysteries surrounding main characters Silverstein, Taylor, and Ezra One.
As with the first book of the series, author Arthur Walker (@ArthurHWalker) leaves the reader with far more questions than answers in Uroboros Saga (Book 2), but I certainly didn’t mind. The story moves at a quick pace with plenty of action and the characters, especially the manufactured lifeforms like military drone Ezra and police officer Abbey (the Canine Metasapient from the cover), are engaging.
(The following contains spoilers for those who haven’t read Book One)
Book Two opens with a chapter of escalating tension that illustrates the practical results of the Shutdown that Silverstein, Taylor, and Ezra were unable to prevent. A cascading financial crisis resulted in the widespread “defunding” of businesses, individuals and governments, in one stroke reducing much of the world to struggling to survive in a new Dark Age.
The amnesic Silverstein seems to be Vance Uroboros, the wealthy financier at least partially responsible for creating the Shutdown. Or maybe Silverstein is just one of the clones Uroboros created of himself. That would explain why the family of mercenaries sent to capture them up claims to have been hired by the man himself.
But what did Uroboros, and any allies he may have had such as the evil Dr. Madmar, hope to achieve with the Shutdown? A fresh start for the planet without the Central Global Government, or at least exposing the CGG’s crimes? Crimes that include, apparently, faking the threat of an alien invasion to justify creating highly specialized (and often quite lethal) lifeforms like Ezra. And how does Taylor, herself a highly specialized lifeform, fit in? Or the psychic Matthias for that matter?
Silverstein and the others with him spend most of Book 2 reacting to events rather than probing for answers, but as with the first book there are flashback chapters that show the roots of the story go back decades. Personally, I don't mind a slow reveal in this case because the journey so far has been so enjoyable. At some point I'm sure to learn all the answers, but one thing I know now is I'll be entertained along the way.
As with the first book of the series, author Arthur Walker (@ArthurHWalker) leaves the reader with far more questions than answers in Uroboros Saga (Book 2), but I certainly didn’t mind. The story moves at a quick pace with plenty of action and the characters, especially the manufactured lifeforms like military drone Ezra and police officer Abbey (the Canine Metasapient from the cover), are engaging.
(The following contains spoilers for those who haven’t read Book One)
Book Two opens with a chapter of escalating tension that illustrates the practical results of the Shutdown that Silverstein, Taylor, and Ezra were unable to prevent. A cascading financial crisis resulted in the widespread “defunding” of businesses, individuals and governments, in one stroke reducing much of the world to struggling to survive in a new Dark Age.
The amnesic Silverstein seems to be Vance Uroboros, the wealthy financier at least partially responsible for creating the Shutdown. Or maybe Silverstein is just one of the clones Uroboros created of himself. That would explain why the family of mercenaries sent to capture them up claims to have been hired by the man himself.
But what did Uroboros, and any allies he may have had such as the evil Dr. Madmar, hope to achieve with the Shutdown? A fresh start for the planet without the Central Global Government, or at least exposing the CGG’s crimes? Crimes that include, apparently, faking the threat of an alien invasion to justify creating highly specialized (and often quite lethal) lifeforms like Ezra. And how does Taylor, herself a highly specialized lifeform, fit in? Or the psychic Matthias for that matter?
Silverstein and the others with him spend most of Book 2 reacting to events rather than probing for answers, but as with the first book there are flashback chapters that show the roots of the story go back decades. Personally, I don't mind a slow reveal in this case because the journey so far has been so enjoyable. At some point I'm sure to learn all the answers, but one thing I know now is I'll be entertained along the way.
July 29, 2015
A great second installment to the Uroboros Saga! The story just keeps getting richer and deeper. One thing that has really caught my attention with Mr. Walker is his ability to get the reader to empathize with the characters. There are no wasted characters in this story, each one has a specific role and when we lose one, it's heartbreaking.
I was especially impressed with the author's ability to get me to have feelings for a simple machine of war. You'll have to read the story to know I mean.
I've already started on Book 3 and have made sure to have Book 4 at the ready.
I was especially impressed with the author's ability to get me to have feelings for a simple machine of war. You'll have to read the story to know I mean.
I've already started on Book 3 and have made sure to have Book 4 at the ready.
July 15, 2015
Nonstop action
Book 2 finds the gang trying to make it through the shutdown. Meeting new allies and running into old foes. Top notch story line, full of action and heart-stopping suspense. We learn Ezra's story. What an awesome time reading this. Love it!!!!! Bring on book 3!!!!!
Book 2 finds the gang trying to make it through the shutdown. Meeting new allies and running into old foes. Top notch story line, full of action and heart-stopping suspense. We learn Ezra's story. What an awesome time reading this. Love it!!!!! Bring on book 3!!!!!
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