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Conflicts of the Universe
Author B. M. Gomez takes readers on a dangerous mission that will determine Earth's fate in his science fiction novel. The most powerful leaders in the nation are fixated on the screen as NASA Goddard Space Flight Center reports images of two objects moving rapidly toward Earth. The speed of their approach is astronomical, raising concern as to what they are. A former US Navy SEAL thinks he has the answer.
Mark O'Brien, retired from the US Navy after serving for twenty years, dreams of a space princess warning him of approaching danger. She tells him it will be up to him to lead the world's armies against the Quarantarions, a hostile alien race with technology generations more advanced than anything our planet has created.
It will be up to Mark to rally the troops and figure out just how to conquer the invading force. Earth's future depends on him, and to save it he must move beyond the trauma of his past and the one he left behind.
Editor write up:
What a fantastic book! Not only was this an excellent story (with compelling characters and an impressive plot), but there were so many layers of meaning and subtext contained within that it made for a fascinating read. Conflicts of the Universe truly delved beyond the surface of the typical sci-fi/fantasy story to offer the reader new insight into humankind and our place in the greater world. Bravo!
Mark O'Brien, retired from the US Navy after serving for twenty years, dreams of a space princess warning him of approaching danger. She tells him it will be up to him to lead the world's armies against the Quarantarions, a hostile alien race with technology generations more advanced than anything our planet has created.
It will be up to Mark to rally the troops and figure out just how to conquer the invading force. Earth's future depends on him, and to save it he must move beyond the trauma of his past and the one he left behind.
Editor write up:
What a fantastic book! Not only was this an excellent story (with compelling characters and an impressive plot), but there were so many layers of meaning and subtext contained within that it made for a fascinating read. Conflicts of the Universe truly delved beyond the surface of the typical sci-fi/fantasy story to offer the reader new insight into humankind and our place in the greater world. Bravo!
340 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2016
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August 24, 2016
While Conflicts of the Universe started a little slowly, the pace definitely picks up and runs at a break-neck speed by the end. The plot was interesting and contained many surprises and twists, including a couple of really intriguing hints at what may be coming in the sequel.
This book is a military science fiction about the invasion of Earth by an evil, enslaving alien race. Thankfully, through a surprising telepathic connection with a member of a different (peaceful) alien race, Mark – a former Navy SEAL – learns information that will help humans fight their conquerors. In a delightful twist, humans are helped in their battle for their lives by the peaceful aliens.
I really liked the positive view of humanity and our ability to be compassionate – to the point of extreme personal sacrifice for others – and the upbeat (and surprising!) ending.
So, given my praise, why am I only giving this book a three-star rating? Because of the writing, itself, which I found to be a little elementary with a bit too much telling (rather than showing). That’s just my opinion though, and if you like a simple, straight-forwardly told story, this one is right up your alley.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an action-packed military science fiction or who loves the opportunity to yell along with the main character, “Hooyah!”
This book is a military science fiction about the invasion of Earth by an evil, enslaving alien race. Thankfully, through a surprising telepathic connection with a member of a different (peaceful) alien race, Mark – a former Navy SEAL – learns information that will help humans fight their conquerors. In a delightful twist, humans are helped in their battle for their lives by the peaceful aliens.
I really liked the positive view of humanity and our ability to be compassionate – to the point of extreme personal sacrifice for others – and the upbeat (and surprising!) ending.
So, given my praise, why am I only giving this book a three-star rating? Because of the writing, itself, which I found to be a little elementary with a bit too much telling (rather than showing). That’s just my opinion though, and if you like a simple, straight-forwardly told story, this one is right up your alley.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an action-packed military science fiction or who loves the opportunity to yell along with the main character, “Hooyah!”
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