Test of Fortitude

Torian Reclamation #3

by Andy Kasch

“Protecting your home is most efficiently accomplished from your enemy’s front yard.”The unknown outside enemy has clearly gained a foothold within the Erobian Sphere. What’s not clear is just how far they have come, where they are hiding, and which worlds have conceded an alliance with them. That is exactly what the High General intends to discover when he sends his Earthling friend Brandon Foss out on a special mission. The plan has its risks, but it may be the only way to flush the enemy into a confrontation away from Torian space.Unbeknownst to them, three 2nd generation Earthlings and their unique pet have also ventured across the sphere, where they unwittingly tread on a hidden enemy base. Jumper, Alan, and Kayla’s botched vacation plans deposit them at the point of the enemy’s farthest advancement. It was deception which landed them in these rocky circumstances, and more will be required to get them out—but they have no way of knowing their actions are affecting the course of the entire war.And oh yeah. There’• Intense space battles• Aliens with unusual attributes• Technology advancements and “enlightening” spiritual revelations• Climbing, running, ducking, shooting, hovering, crouching, pouncing• And of course, an evil flute that sounds like a drumBook 3 of The Torian Reclamation is the continuation of a 39-year misadventure for Brandon Foss. Along the way he finds he has not only become the hope of an alien military force, but also a generation of humans who can only dream of one day returning to their ancestral home world.

Genres: Science Fiction

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 14, 2014

About the author

I’ve enjoyed creative writing from an early age. In grade school, I remember turning in ten-pages for those “complete the story” tasks. Then there were the “use each of this week’s spelling words in a sentence” assignments, which I relished, usually seizing the opportunity to zing my classmates in the sentences. That kind of thing began backfiring after a while, as I found myself forced to read them in front of the class and having fewer and fewer friends.

I now find myself a happily married middle-aged man. They say I’m middle-aged, at least. I’d be more comfortable with that label if I happened to know a few more 100-year old people. When I’m not writing, I prefer to be sitting in my kayak fly-fishing the local bays or sitting on a barstool tasting new craft beers.

I hoped you like my story. I had a lot of fun writing it. To be honest, the characters became self-aware at some point, reducing me to the role of an observer. I was really just watching them and reporting what they did after that. So if you didn’t like it, I’m sorry—but it’s not really my fault. Blame them.

Tulros.

Reviews

[Reginald Aster · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoyed the first two you will enjoy this. If you didn't enjoy them why are you reading this review?
Seriously great scifi very enjoyable highly recommended

[David Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read, I really recommend it. If you liked the first two you will enjoy this.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 continues

Yes, those abducted earthmen continue their alliance with the Torians in this third installment of the series. Although Branden has a large part of the action, 3 of the kids are prominent in a converging story line. We finally see who the attackers are and they turn out to be Socialists? The Torians and others are Capitalists! This is a shocking turn of events that reminds me of the Cold War. Further I found descriptions of communism applied to the term socialism. They are not the same. Rather than continue with dictionary definitions, I will say I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one. Hopefully it will be a lot more alien.

[neal mirin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mind is a wonder

This story has little Ted bits Zen in it. friendships, belief in those you believe in. All in a mystery in space