Precipice

The Backworlds #6

by M. Pax

In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the sixth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure. The Backworlds hang by a Quantum string, a thread about to snap. Annihilation is coming if Craze can’t stop it. The genocidal alien he had trapped breaks free, destroying a ship belonging to the Backworlds’ oldest enemy, the Fo’wo’s. The murderous alien wants to overtake the galaxy. The Fo’wo’s want another war. The Backworlds’ best chance to survive is to overcome a century of hate and forge an alliance with the Fo’wo’s. Because of his history with the alien, Craze is recruited to represent his people. Now he’s the most hated man in the galaxy. The looming war will be a holocaust unless Craze can stop it, knowing salvation comes at a price.

Genres: Science Fiction

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 3, 2015

About the author

M. Pax is author of the sci-fi series, The Backworlds, and the new adult urban fantasy Hetty Locklear series. A Browncoat and SG fan, she's also slightly obsessed with Jane Austen. In the summers she docents as a star guide at Pine Mountain Observatory where the other astronomers now believe she has the most extensive collection of moon photos in existence. No fear, there will be more next summer. She lives in stunning Central Oregon with the Husband Unit and two lovely, spoiled cats. Want to connect? Visit www.mpaxauthor.com

Reviews

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pardeep moved on to the Forworlds, Backworlds and Quazzars.

Craze becomes the Envoy to the Foreworlders, his girlfriend Tabbish goes the B.A.A and Foreworlders to fight the Quazzars, Dactyl, Rainly, Pruazza, Tria and Barabbas are helping the Foreworlders, the Backworlders and the Earthlings, while Talos, Lipzig and their companions are keeping check on the Quazzars. Meelo, Pauder, and all the people of Pote and Pardeep is building on Pardeep for the war that's coming.

Read and enjoy!

[Darlene]

I read this book awhile ago and recently just reread it in anticipation for the next book in the series. I was surprised my review was not posted. I loved this book. It is very character driven and you find yourself rooting for your favorite characters. Craze is one of mine and he is put in a very difficult position amongst his people in order to help win a war. You can't help but feel his emotions as he is feeling them. Loyalty, love, loss, and determination. This was an awesome story in the Backworlds series.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took awhile for the chatacters to grow on me, but they did... a couple of books back. Once I was invested in them the books gripped me and have taken me all g for the crazy ride!
M. Pax always amazes me with her stories, the development of the story line is always fabulous.

[Christine Rains · Rating 5 out of 5]

A war hangs over Craze's head. A fearsome alien is poised to destroy the Backworlds and worlds beyond it. Yet the only hope for victory is for Craze to forge an alliance with the Fo'wo's. He doesn't know who he loathes more: them or the alien. His own people hate him for attempting an alliance and his friends are getting backlash from it. Can Craze bury his hatred to ally with the Fo'wo's or will their mutual enmity ensure their decimation?

This is the sixth awesome book in the space opera series The Backworlds and my favorite so far. I was hooked from the start, drawn tight with the tension, and holding my breath with the suspense. Excellent writing with superb characterization and plotting. I love it that I'm so easily transported into the far future, into the Backworlds, filled with wonderfully strange beings who all sprang from human beings.

Each of the characters we have grown with are faced with immensely difficult choices. My favorites are Rainly and Craze. Such different paths and yet admirable in their loyalty. Their struggles pulled at my heartstrings.

I can't wait for the next book in the series!

[Tyrean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Craze and his friends face challenges and choices that set them with and against their worst fears and their most terrible enemies. Craze, Talos, Lepsi, Dactyl, Rainly, and Meelo face heartbreak, despair, and the fear of failure in this tightly woven episode in the Backworlds series. What choices will they make? What sacrifices must be made to save humanity on Earth, Fo-Wo, and the Backworlds?

Excellent character-building with tight plot pacing make this a memorable and thought-provoking novel!