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An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man
The Fleet of Man departed Earth a long, long time in the past. The location of Earth has been lost for nearly as long. Through a series of incidents a single man has stumbled upon clues to the location of this fabled world and begins a quest to find the lost Man Home. His actions trigger consequences beyond his understanding or control.
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180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2015
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June 22, 2018
As many of my readers know, I spent time in the US Navy running nuclear power plants. I’m also a member of a Facebook group for people who graduated from Naval Nuclear Power School. In that group, I saw a discussion of An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man by Mervin Miller. Mervin Miller is a former Navy Nuke, too, so I decided to check out the book. Read on for my thoughts!
Synopsis (from the author): The Fleet of Man departed Earth a long, long time in the past. The location of Earth has been lost for nearly as long. Through a series of incidents a single man has stumbled upon clues to the location of this fabled world and begins a quest to find the lost Man Home. His actions trigger consequences beyond his understanding or control.
What I liked: I enjoyed the book! The hero, a NewMan, is a Stardrives, meaning he is responsible for the engine on the starship. He gets transferred to another post and discovers a path to the long lost ManHome. From there, the story gets interesting, especially when he finds a woman. But, no spoilers from me. An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man has cool technology, an intriguing quest, and pretty memorable characters. All told, a good sci-fi read!
What I didn’t like: I’ll do my best to avoid spoilers, but a couple of things took me out of the story. First, if there weren’t women, where did the NewMan originate? Secondly, where did the OldMen come from? A few plot holes also detracted from the story, but I can’t tell them without spoilers.
Overall impression: Mervin Miller’s An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man is worth a look. If you enjoy sci-fi and a different take on space travel and adventures, this is a book for you.
My rating: 4 Stars
Synopsis (from the author): The Fleet of Man departed Earth a long, long time in the past. The location of Earth has been lost for nearly as long. Through a series of incidents a single man has stumbled upon clues to the location of this fabled world and begins a quest to find the lost Man Home. His actions trigger consequences beyond his understanding or control.
What I liked: I enjoyed the book! The hero, a NewMan, is a Stardrives, meaning he is responsible for the engine on the starship. He gets transferred to another post and discovers a path to the long lost ManHome. From there, the story gets interesting, especially when he finds a woman. But, no spoilers from me. An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man has cool technology, an intriguing quest, and pretty memorable characters. All told, a good sci-fi read!
What I didn’t like: I’ll do my best to avoid spoilers, but a couple of things took me out of the story. First, if there weren’t women, where did the NewMan originate? Secondly, where did the OldMen come from? A few plot holes also detracted from the story, but I can’t tell them without spoilers.
Overall impression: Mervin Miller’s An AWOL Stardrives: Fleet of Man is worth a look. If you enjoy sci-fi and a different take on space travel and adventures, this is a book for you.
My rating: 4 Stars
January 20, 2018
A unique vision of the distant future
As a lifelong sci-fi enthusiast, I can confidently say I've never come across a story quite as intriguing in it's premise or quite as disorienting in its progression. It well enough done to urge me on the next episode, hopefully resolving some significant unknowns left dangling. That the author did this while travelling on a bus into the Idaho desert, was a delightful surprise. I too, rode possibly the same bus out into the desert.
As a lifelong sci-fi enthusiast, I can confidently say I've never come across a story quite as intriguing in it's premise or quite as disorienting in its progression. It well enough done to urge me on the next episode, hopefully resolving some significant unknowns left dangling. That the author did this while travelling on a bus into the Idaho desert, was a delightful surprise. I too, rode possibly the same bus out into the desert.
November 15, 2017
Enjoyable concept
In the myriads of existential, philosophical, drawn out sci fi, this book was something else. It was an uncomplicated, fun and easy ride through the stars. Yes, the character development was shallow, the plot lacked depth and there was plenty of missed opportunities for both, but it was a fun read. Sometimes you just have to enjoy a popcorn flick.
In the myriads of existential, philosophical, drawn out sci fi, this book was something else. It was an uncomplicated, fun and easy ride through the stars. Yes, the character development was shallow, the plot lacked depth and there was plenty of missed opportunities for both, but it was a fun read. Sometimes you just have to enjoy a popcorn flick.
December 5, 2017
Original ideas well done
It's the classic start to a series . Good pace and a few well placed mysteries . The end is rushed a little . But that often the case with these series
It's the classic start to a series . Good pace and a few well placed mysteries . The end is rushed a little . But that often the case with these series
April 21, 2018
Very nice, very sweet
This was one of the sweetest stories that I've ever read. The characters are awesome and their societies are well described. They are both very different for different reasons and were incredibly entertaining to me.
The politics on Earth are a trip and make a lot of sense. That they are a product of a great species-wide disaster and recovery is well explained with characters vested in both change and the status quo. It's refreshing to see women written as people and not social roles.
I'm a man and know that I am judging it from a flawed perspective. My apologies, if I got it wrong.
This was one of the sweetest stories that I've ever read. The characters are awesome and their societies are well described. They are both very different for different reasons and were incredibly entertaining to me.
The politics on Earth are a trip and make a lot of sense. That they are a product of a great species-wide disaster and recovery is well explained with characters vested in both change and the status quo. It's refreshing to see women written as people and not social roles.
I'm a man and know that I am judging it from a flawed perspective. My apologies, if I got it wrong.
March 9, 2020
Science fiction in the classic sense
This first novel surprised me with it’s interesting world building and its creation of a far future galaxy and its peoples. It has a few of the faults of a first novel and the series will benefit in the future from the touch of an experienced editor. Keep an eye on this author he is one to watch.
This first novel surprised me with it’s interesting world building and its creation of a far future galaxy and its peoples. It has a few of the faults of a first novel and the series will benefit in the future from the touch of an experienced editor. Keep an eye on this author he is one to watch.
March 2, 2018
Ok
Thought elf rings a better read and a more promising series. This just had too much "space" in the story line to keep my interest as his other book. Will read that sequel, but skip the rest of these
Thought elf rings a better read and a more promising series. This just had too much "space" in the story line to keep my interest as his other book. Will read that sequel, but skip the rest of these
December 16, 2019
Good book
This was a great read. Loved the characters and the storyline. I'll definitely be reading more from this author and of this series when the next book comes out.
This was a great read. Loved the characters and the storyline. I'll definitely be reading more from this author and of this series when the next book comes out.
March 25, 2025
Definately a fun read.
Definitely a fun read that you will enjoy cover to cover. Lots of laughs and nothing that tends to lead to depression from a si-fi space adventure.
Definitely a fun read that you will enjoy cover to cover. Lots of laughs and nothing that tends to lead to depression from a si-fi space adventure.
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