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Adventures of the Starship Satori #2
Stellar Legacy
A wild jump into uncharted space saves the starship Satori and her crew. But they quickly learn that they’ve only jumped from one danger into another far greater threat.
The planet they find is ruined, abandoned, devastated by some long ago war. Was it once the home of the civilization that built the wormhole drive? What happened to them?
As the crew begin their search for clues, they stumble across a war older than human civilization, and an enemy more terrifying than anything mankind has ever faced.
Excerpt:
“Oh,” Beth said in a distracted voice.
“Beth, what the heck is up with you?” Dan went beside her to see what she was looking at.
She was watching a radar screen, showing the airspace around them. It was pretty easy to read. Satori was dead center on the screen, and everything in the air nearby showed up with a number next to it showing relative altitude. When he'd last looked at the screen, there was nothing except the occasional satellite passing overhead. That had changed.
That had changed a lot.
Something very large was flying into radar range, about thirty miles above them and coming down fast. As he watched, the object broke apart, smaller bits flying off.
“Majel, what is it? Asteroid?” Dan asked. The larger object was still showing as about five hundred meters long and nearly half as wide. If it was a rock, it was going to make one hell of a crater, and they'd need to be long gone before it came down.
“Negative,” came the computer's answer. “Object is decelerating.”
The story continues in book three - "Deep Waters" - available on Amazon now!
(Publisher's note: this book is a second edition and was originally published as "Starship, Episodes 3-5".)
The planet they find is ruined, abandoned, devastated by some long ago war. Was it once the home of the civilization that built the wormhole drive? What happened to them?
As the crew begin their search for clues, they stumble across a war older than human civilization, and an enemy more terrifying than anything mankind has ever faced.
Excerpt:
“Oh,” Beth said in a distracted voice.
“Beth, what the heck is up with you?” Dan went beside her to see what she was looking at.
She was watching a radar screen, showing the airspace around them. It was pretty easy to read. Satori was dead center on the screen, and everything in the air nearby showed up with a number next to it showing relative altitude. When he'd last looked at the screen, there was nothing except the occasional satellite passing overhead. That had changed.
That had changed a lot.
Something very large was flying into radar range, about thirty miles above them and coming down fast. As he watched, the object broke apart, smaller bits flying off.
“Majel, what is it? Asteroid?” Dan asked. The larger object was still showing as about five hundred meters long and nearly half as wide. If it was a rock, it was going to make one hell of a crater, and they'd need to be long gone before it came down.
“Negative,” came the computer's answer. “Object is decelerating.”
The story continues in book three - "Deep Waters" - available on Amazon now!
(Publisher's note: this book is a second edition and was originally published as "Starship, Episodes 3-5".)
- GenresScience FictionSpace
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2013
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About the author
Kevin O. McLaughlin
175 books138 followersWhen not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin’s award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. He writes fantasy in settings both historical and contemporary, and science fiction in both the near and distant future.
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May 26, 2024
Four stars if you don't want to think too hard
A bit too many disasters, last minute saves, and cliche aliens. I like more depth in my fiction. The to keep track of the characters.
A bit too many disasters, last minute saves, and cliche aliens. I like more depth in my fiction. The to keep track of the characters.
March 23, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, his books are space opera to magical to sorta history to LitRPG, and pretty sure they are all available individually/through ku too. FYI, yes I do binge read writers, unless give them 1 or 2 stars and sometimes 3. Obviously not the case here. Look at amazon writer page. Want a rundown of plot? Look at blurb; want more, read reviews, actually just go to reading the books.
Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 1 (Books 1-3) Book 1: Ad Astra Book 2: Stellar Legacy Book 3: Deep Waters
(Starship Satori Omnibus) - Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 2 (Books 4-6) (Starship Satori Omnibus) 1 No Plan Survives Contact 2 Liberty 3 Satori’s Destiny
Blackwell Magic: Books 1-3 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus) Book One - 1 By Darkness Revealed 2 Ashes Ascendant 3 Dead In Winter
Blackwell Magic: Books 4-6 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus Book 2) - 4: Claws That Catch 5: Darkness Awakes 6: Spellbinding Entanglements
The Raven and the Rose: A Blackwell Magic Novella exclusive story not available retail stores set between “By Darkness Revealed” and “Ashes Ascendant”, offer in back of books of his
King of the Dead: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies - Queen of Demons: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies
Valhalla Online: A LitRPG Saga
Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 1 (Books 1-3) Book 1: Ad Astra Book 2: Stellar Legacy Book 3: Deep Waters
(Starship Satori Omnibus) - Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 2 (Books 4-6) (Starship Satori Omnibus) 1 No Plan Survives Contact 2 Liberty 3 Satori’s Destiny
Blackwell Magic: Books 1-3 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus) Book One - 1 By Darkness Revealed 2 Ashes Ascendant 3 Dead In Winter
Blackwell Magic: Books 4-6 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus Book 2) - 4: Claws That Catch 5: Darkness Awakes 6: Spellbinding Entanglements
The Raven and the Rose: A Blackwell Magic Novella exclusive story not available retail stores set between “By Darkness Revealed” and “Ashes Ascendant”, offer in back of books of his
King of the Dead: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies - Queen of Demons: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies
Valhalla Online: A LitRPG Saga
November 15, 2017
"What do you mean, something is coming?"
Whilst the first book in the Starship Satori series held promise, this one sadly fails to fulfill. There were moments, as in the discovery of many thousands of the cubes which were quite probably data objects, when it looked as if something original might happen. But oh so brief and then it was gone. Back to warrior lizards and even Hitchhiker's Guide slugs which telepathically translate conversation when placed in the ear. A fair amount of fighting in and out of Satori, lots of blood and people being knocked out or injured but little attention to the characters themselves - one of the highlights of Ad Astra..
Still, it's very quick to read, like a comic without pictures...
Whilst the first book in the Starship Satori series held promise, this one sadly fails to fulfill. There were moments, as in the discovery of many thousands of the cubes which were quite probably data objects, when it looked as if something original might happen. But oh so brief and then it was gone. Back to warrior lizards and even Hitchhiker's Guide slugs which telepathically translate conversation when placed in the ear. A fair amount of fighting in and out of Satori, lots of blood and people being knocked out or injured but little attention to the characters themselves - one of the highlights of Ad Astra..
Still, it's very quick to read, like a comic without pictures...
February 12, 2019
The second book in the series. Like the first one it has believeable characters and a good story line. The commander seems a bit hot headed as a mission leader. The plot is excellent and its hard to put it the book down. Like the first book the last section gets a bit technical for the average reader (like me) and is hard to follow. The only disappointment is that both books end rather abruptly leaving the fate of other characters to the imagination. It may be that sequels are planned however which would be nice.The technical briefings are good and scientifically correct but it still leaves the average reader a bit confused.
Still, read it its worth it
Still, read it its worth it
July 15, 2024
A little Star Trek TOS, a little Lost In Space, alot of shoot-em-up action. This second book of the series was truly a science fiction space adventure reminiscent of the 60s, complete with evil lizard people and a planet in another solar system, surrounded in mystery. Our intrepid crew of the Satori is still trying to make it home after an intended test flight turned into a dangerous adventure. The books of this series aren't very long, maybe 250 pages, but they are action from start to finish. Don't know if I will eventually tire of all this shoot-em-up stuff, but I haven't yet. So for now, on to book #3.
July 25, 2017
This series has captured my attention and I do not want it to end. Although the books are short, they keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. I liked the setting of this book, landing on the distant planet which can sustain human life and finding relics from the past that could hopefully save humanity back on earth. The author did a great job at keeping your attention, bringing emotions to the surface for the reader, and keeping the story engaging and thought provoking. I really enjoyed the book and am excited to finish the series.
March 11, 2019
After reading the first book, I thought that "Adventures" of the Starship Satori was the perfect name for it, but now I think "troubles" of the Starship Satori might be a better fit. The crew will run into troubles after troubles be it from their own crew or newly found aliens. Again, I really like the author's straightforward writing style and his fast paced storytelling. For me this is a perfect example of pure science-fiction serialized adventures.
August 18, 2019
7/10: Good solid read, something to get your teeth into.
Don’t start fights, but finish them.
I'm starting to really get into these books now. But I must admit, I hadn't realised they were novella sized. Until I finished one in one evening and thought, "Huh, that was quick."
Despite that, they're great little adventures and I can't wait to read the next.
Don’t start fights, but finish them.
I'm starting to really get into these books now. But I must admit, I hadn't realised they were novella sized. Until I finished one in one evening and thought, "Huh, that was quick."
Despite that, they're great little adventures and I can't wait to read the next.
April 6, 2024
More Intense
The storyline becomes decidedly most graphic and intense in this installment, with extreme conflict, brought about by some rather dubious choices. Our primary protagonists survive - just barely - in a rather exciting finish, leaving the reader with questions only to be answered in the next book.
The storyline becomes decidedly most graphic and intense in this installment, with extreme conflict, brought about by some rather dubious choices. Our primary protagonists survive - just barely - in a rather exciting finish, leaving the reader with questions only to be answered in the next book.
August 1, 2017
Great quick read! The characters are growing on me with each book in the series. Love the exploration of alien technology represented by the statship Satori & mankind's first contact with an alien cultures.
November 17, 2017
A thrill ride from start to finish, with lots of places for the series to go from here. Loved the character development and learning more about Satori, the starship, and the technology that drives her.
December 23, 2024
very great series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
January 2, 2018
A fun read.
This book series reminds of Robert A. Heinlein's early works. A simple, fun to read series spread out over several short books.
This book series reminds of Robert A. Heinlein's early works. A simple, fun to read series spread out over several short books.
January 13, 2018
Fast read
Enjoyable, not overwhelmed with science, like the ending driving towards next book. A good read with realistic politics. Where is the next book?
Enjoyable, not overwhelmed with science, like the ending driving towards next book. A good read with realistic politics. Where is the next book?
February 12, 2018
Stop
Not bad prose or story but these guys are Stupid. How many mistakes can the Best people for the job make?
Not bad prose or story but these guys are Stupid. How many mistakes can the Best people for the job make?
April 25, 2018
Good!
Still a lot of "Perils of Pauline" but enjoyable to still get story line progress. It may be predictable, though. We'll see in the next installment.
Still a lot of "Perils of Pauline" but enjoyable to still get story line progress. It may be predictable, though. We'll see in the next installment.
February 6, 2022
Awesome! Kept me reading till the end. Very well written.
April 10, 2022
4/5 Stars
September 18, 2022
Omg
Omg this book was so good.I can't wait to read the next one.I love this author.I'm so looking forward to reading more from him.
Omg this book was so good.I can't wait to read the next one.I love this author.I'm so looking forward to reading more from him.
September 12, 2016
Brevity Cannot Disguise Bad Writing and Poor Storyline
"Stellar Legacy," is the follow-on novella/short story of "Book" 1, also a novella/short story.
Won't bother with an involved synopsis: it's awful. The writing is amateurish and juvenile, barely middle school level. The storyline is cartoonish, one dimensional, and boring. The characters are in the main obnoxious, so much so, that you root for bad things to happen to them.
Cannot recommend this eBook and suggest author take some writing courses and/workshops. Accessed via Kindle Unlimited.
"Stellar Legacy," is the follow-on novella/short story of "Book" 1, also a novella/short story.
Won't bother with an involved synopsis: it's awful. The writing is amateurish and juvenile, barely middle school level. The storyline is cartoonish, one dimensional, and boring. The characters are in the main obnoxious, so much so, that you root for bad things to happen to them.
Cannot recommend this eBook and suggest author take some writing courses and/workshops. Accessed via Kindle Unlimited.
July 13, 2020
First one and prequel shortstory were decent, but I stopped the series at 15% of this book...
Sci-fi is a highly intellectual pursuit and representation of philosophy, and science, and as the writer of sci-fi you can not possibly use words like "mansplaining"... and by a character that's built up to be a role model...
It simply destroys the whole purpose of sci-fi... not glorify our faults (mansplaining is a malicious idea, created by malicious individuals), but to criticize them and uplift the mind to a higher standard!
Sci-fi is a highly intellectual pursuit and representation of philosophy, and science, and as the writer of sci-fi you can not possibly use words like "mansplaining"... and by a character that's built up to be a role model...
It simply destroys the whole purpose of sci-fi... not glorify our faults (mansplaining is a malicious idea, created by malicious individuals), but to criticize them and uplift the mind to a higher standard!
December 5, 2016
Good read
I had read this book before and had forgotten about it but it has been awhile since I have read it and I still think that it was a good storyline and I enjoyed reading it again. Someday this just might happen.
I had read this book before and had forgotten about it but it has been awhile since I have read it and I still think that it was a good storyline and I enjoyed reading it again. Someday this just might happen.
May 2, 2017
Great story
Wow this is a great space fantasy. The story keep you hooked to the end and you can't help but love the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes space fantasy it's a great story.
Wow this is a great space fantasy. The story keep you hooked to the end and you can't help but love the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes space fantasy it's a great story.
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