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The Mendel Experiment #2
Blue Fire: The Mendel Experiment Part Two – Young Adult Science Fiction Adventure
The Federation begins sending experimental robots to Mendel; robots that have the ability to withstand the planet’s elements better than any previously sent. They have orders to persuade the mutant settlers to comply with Federation orders and any mutants who do not will be hunted and destroyed.
Even without the threat of robots, Corree’s future is still uncertain. After making it back home to Mendel, she is again abducted and sent to the Federation home planet for study. Remembering past experiences on the science station where she was created, Corree has a pretty good idea what that means. Even with all the mutant abilities at her disposal, she doesn’t know how she can escape this time.
Even without the threat of robots, Corree’s future is still uncertain. After making it back home to Mendel, she is again abducted and sent to the Federation home planet for study. Remembering past experiences on the science station where she was created, Corree has a pretty good idea what that means. Even with all the mutant abilities at her disposal, she doesn’t know how she can escape this time.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2015
About the author
Susan Kite
20 books31 followersI was an Army brat; which means I grew up everywhere. Didn't begin to settle down until my dad did. I earned two degrees at Utah State University, began dabbling in writing. However, I didn't get serious until my kids were grown. Now it is a contagious disease I don't want cured!
I retired after working as a librarian for 35 years, mostly in Tennessee. I live with my terrific husband and am owned by an opinionated chiweenie-terrier and two manic black cats in Yukon, OK near some of my grandkids.
I retired after working as a librarian for 35 years, mostly in Tennessee. I live with my terrific husband and am owned by an opinionated chiweenie-terrier and two manic black cats in Yukon, OK near some of my grandkids.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
March 1, 2018
I was anxious to read more about Corree and the rest of the cast from the first installment in this series. I was not disappointed.
Kite's story moves quickly, yet coherently, as our young heroine travels among the stars in an effort to preserve a way of life for her family and friends she has grown to love on Mendel. Thrust into her situation by powers at work before she was born, she makes the best of it. She is strong, but not omnipotent. She is smart, but not infallible. Her heart is pure, but she has the same weaknesses as the rest of us. In short, she is a great, rounded-out and believable character. I know I said things like this about this character in some of my comments about the first chapter in this series, but it remains true in Blue Fire and also remains one of the reasons this book (and series) is so likable.
The series is aimed at young adults and the primary protagonists are young teens, but it's an enjoyable read for anyone from middle school onward. There is no profanity at all. There is some peril and violence, but it's tastefully woven into the story and not used as simply a cheap lure. This is a good story and deserves more attention. Highly recommended.
Kite's story moves quickly, yet coherently, as our young heroine travels among the stars in an effort to preserve a way of life for her family and friends she has grown to love on Mendel. Thrust into her situation by powers at work before she was born, she makes the best of it. She is strong, but not omnipotent. She is smart, but not infallible. Her heart is pure, but she has the same weaknesses as the rest of us. In short, she is a great, rounded-out and believable character. I know I said things like this about this character in some of my comments about the first chapter in this series, but it remains true in Blue Fire and also remains one of the reasons this book (and series) is so likable.
The series is aimed at young adults and the primary protagonists are young teens, but it's an enjoyable read for anyone from middle school onward. There is no profanity at all. There is some peril and violence, but it's tastefully woven into the story and not used as simply a cheap lure. This is a good story and deserves more attention. Highly recommended.
November 5, 2021
After completing The Mendel Experiment, Part One, I found I was intrigued enough with the story that I had to read Part Two. Part One was good; Part Two was better. By the time I read Part Two, I had already accepted an “impossible physics” premise in Part One, dealing with non-conservation of mass when humans, adapted genetically to live on Mendel, were readily able to transform to larger or smaller forms. But regardless: the story-line in Part Two was stronger than in Part One, and the dialog was stronger and more convincing. Part Two really rounded out the main character (Corree) through well-conceived actions and exploits, and descriptions of the various habitats the mutants experienced were vivid and felt realistic. I can give the book two thumbs up. Read Part One first, and then definitely keep on going with Part Two!
June 15, 2017
Well written and developed
What a relief to find a book that doesn't follow the norm of other young adult books. This is a truly enjoyable story. Coree continues to grow as a character in her leadership skills and yet realizes some Mendalians need time to see if they want to work with other groups.
What a relief to find a book that doesn't follow the norm of other young adult books. This is a truly enjoyable story. Coree continues to grow as a character in her leadership skills and yet realizes some Mendalians need time to see if they want to work with other groups.
June 1, 2018
Just as good as the first book
I had so much fun following Coree's adventures. All the characters are so interesting and unique. I still have part 3 to read, I'm sure it will be an exciting story, too. I think young readers will really identify and connect with the heroes in these books.
I had so much fun following Coree's adventures. All the characters are so interesting and unique. I still have part 3 to read, I'm sure it will be an exciting story, too. I think young readers will really identify and connect with the heroes in these books.
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