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New Sky: Eyes of the Watcher
Great new science fiction / action & adventure story with steampunk flair – embark on a new adventure under a New Sky!
See the Future.
Kill the Mechs.
Save the Earth.
See the Future. Kate Thompson did not expect to receive the power to see into the future when her day started. Everything changed for Kate after boarding an enemy Ironclad Star Cruiser, a mechanical wonder seemingly from another time, alongside a platoon of Stellar Union Marines. Embedded with Master Sergeant Kelly Merrick’s SUMC unit by her corporate employer, Electro-Magnetic Technologies, Kate is expected to repair the high tech gear the Stellar Marine’s somehow manage to keep breaking. Unfortunately, Kate’s work is never done as the space-going Marine’s constantly find new and unusual ways to destroy their equipment each and every time they embark on a mission. Her previous work does little to prepare Kate for the complete electronic system failure the team experiences aboard the Ironclad starship. When Kate finds her high tech gadgets useless, she is glad to find her assigned guardian, Kelly Merrick, functions just fine with only his sniper rifle and a combat knife. They fight their way deep into the Ironclad, where Kate’s Quest truly begins. Together they encounter an enigmatic Tallinn Watcher, and Kate finds she needs Merrick more than ever. Javin is a Watcher, one of the enemy’s top battle commanders charged with ensuring Tallinn victory over Earth’s forces…at any cost. Javin shares a mysterious link with a powerful entity called Knowl, allowing him to predict the outcome of crucial events with startling clarity. Javin uses this insight to utterly defeat his opponents in battle after battle. While fighting on the side of the Tallinn, defeating far superior forces, Javin has been secretly searching for someone who will end this bloody conflict. When Kate bursts in on Javin’s inner sanctum, he knows his search is over. With his dying breath, the Watcher passes his ability to see into the future to Kate; opening her eyes to wonders she never imagined!
Kill the Mechs. Master Sergeant Kelly Merrick’s mission is clear and brutally simple; destroy as many enemy machines as humanly possible. Carrying out his orders as a Stellar Union Marine Corps sniper is the only way he knows to protect his fellow Marines as they battle legions of the relentless Tallinn clockwork soldiers. Fortunately for his team, Merrick is very good at his job. Little did he know he would end up assigned to baby-sit Kate, one of the civilian contractors who keeps getting in his line of fire. If only he was not so attracted to his new charge as she ends up requiring more protection than even he may be able to provide. After their life-altering encounter with the Tallinn Watcher, Merrick enlists the help of his fellow Marines to keep Kate and her new abilities safe. He also convinces them to follow Kate halfway across the galaxy to worlds only a Watcher can see. Merrick discovers his new mission; keeping Kate Thompson alive, is the key to saving everyone on Earth!
Save the Earth. The strange encounter with the Watcher leaves Kate linked to Knowl and in possession of a new inner sight beyond time and space. Kate has many questions about her new found abilities but Javin is gone before she can get her answers. Several things are clear; Kate must find Knowl, stop the Tallinn’s, and save the Earth…no problem. She is not alone on her journey.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2014
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September 9, 2015
3.5
This was an amusing, if somewhat shallow read. It's action packed and never seemed to lag, despite being quite long. So, my main take-away is that I had fun with it. But that doesn't really negate the fact that the characters were not fleshed out; not one of them had any history at all. The romance came out of nowhere and was wholly unsupported. Plus, there was absolutely no chemistry between the characters, even if I did like them both and liked them together. The point of view was inconsistent and a random enemy showed up at about 60% through, but never really did anything.
Anyhow, it was an enjoyable read. And though it could use a little more editing, the writing was quite readable.
This was an amusing, if somewhat shallow read. It's action packed and never seemed to lag, despite being quite long. So, my main take-away is that I had fun with it. But that doesn't really negate the fact that the characters were not fleshed out; not one of them had any history at all. The romance came out of nowhere and was wholly unsupported. Plus, there was absolutely no chemistry between the characters, even if I did like them both and liked them together. The point of view was inconsistent and a random enemy showed up at about 60% through, but never really did anything.
Anyhow, it was an enjoyable read. And though it could use a little more editing, the writing was quite readable.
November 26, 2017
During an interstellar fleet battle, a group of Stellar Union marines are sent on a desperate mission to destroy a key ironclad and allow the retreat of the mauled Stellar Union fleet. From this dramatic opening combat scene there is nonstop action as one adventure follows another leading to a remarkable climax.
This is a well-written book with engaging characters, and is filled with imagination, courage, and plot twists. The author imbues the combat scenes with authenticity. If you enjoy Science Fiction, this is a book well worth reading.
This is a well-written book with engaging characters, and is filled with imagination, courage, and plot twists. The author imbues the combat scenes with authenticity. If you enjoy Science Fiction, this is a book well worth reading.
December 29, 2014
My fellow MHS alum wrote this book - his second, I believe- and I was happy to review it for him. I do want to note that Jason was my Secret Santa in show choir and he made me some delicious mini cheesecakes. This was over 25 years ago, but I still remember those cheesecakes. My review is in no way influenced by them. I am a fan of Steampunk, and this mixture of SciFi and Steampunk is an action-packed read. Beginning with a multiple-weapon-firing detonation of an enemy ship, the story of Kate and Merrick and a myriad crew of characters takes readers on a non-stop ride from alien ship to hostile port to desolate planet. Jason's military background creates the foundation of the setting and I am sure that anyone who really knows the tactics and culture of the armed forces will find no errors in this writing. It was kind of overwhelming for a civilian like me, but I was able to work my way through it. Kate and Merrick were a fun power couple, though the romantic in me wanted just a little more backstory and relationship building. This is an action story though, and not a love story! Overall, Jason's world building and plot development is solid. I haven't read his first book, but I am sure that it and his third book continue to develop the futuristic Steampunk world he has created. Thank you Jason for sharing this story with me and other readers, Jason!
July 20, 2015
Military Steam Punk
In most steam punk novels the action takes place on a. Earth where steam powered vehicles are still used. This takes place on another world and is military story too.
In most steam punk novels the action takes place on a. Earth where steam powered vehicles are still used. This takes place on another world and is military story too.
July 12, 2015
Loved it
This is one I ell add to my collection. I look forward to others in the series (I hope). I will also be looking at other books this author may write
This is one I ell add to my collection. I look forward to others in the series (I hope). I will also be looking at other books this author may write
August 6, 2015
Fun story! Some 2D characters, but that's ok because it worked. Needs another pass through the ol' spellchecker/proofreader ("every-changing" etc.).
July 20, 2015
Very quick read for me. Had a good plot with interesting characters, plenty of action, humor, deception, and a little bit of romance. What more could you ask for in a sci-fi book?
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