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New Frontiers Trilogy #2
Mindscape
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PEACE ON EARTH BROUGHT A WAR FROM SPACE
Thirty years after The Last War, Admiral Alexander is back in the Navy. Soon after taking command of an aging battleship, he intercepts an unidentified comm transmission over the dark side of the Moon. It's a dire warning and a threat from an old Confederate Captain, but no demands were made, and this old enemy doesn't look or sound entirely human
Minutes after receiving the transmission, missiles are spotted on approach for Lunar City. They're moving at a third of the speed of light. Far too fast to intercept.
Lunar City is obliterated, leaving nothing but a crater in its wake. Immediately following the attack, Alexander intercepts another mysterious transmission: "This is only the beginning..."
PEACE ON EARTH BROUGHT A WAR FROM SPACE
Thirty years after The Last War, Admiral Alexander is back in the Navy. Soon after taking command of an aging battleship, he intercepts an unidentified comm transmission over the dark side of the Moon. It's a dire warning and a threat from an old Confederate Captain, but no demands were made, and this old enemy doesn't look or sound entirely human
Minutes after receiving the transmission, missiles are spotted on approach for Lunar City. They're moving at a third of the speed of light. Far too fast to intercept.
Lunar City is obliterated, leaving nothing but a crater in its wake. Immediately following the attack, Alexander intercepts another mysterious transmission: "This is only the beginning..."
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350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2016
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September 17, 2016
Interesting second book
Well the story continues with a few unexpected twist in this second book of the series. We see Alex return to the navy, and one again placed in the position of fighting both sides to get the truth out. But to find that the real enemy is a lot closer to home. I will look forward to seeing what happens next.
Well the story continues with a few unexpected twist in this second book of the series. We see Alex return to the navy, and one again placed in the position of fighting both sides to get the truth out. But to find that the real enemy is a lot closer to home. I will look forward to seeing what happens next.
March 14, 2017
Good second book
I am really enjoying this series And Jasper T Scott is an excellent author. Just the section at t end of this book where he talks about his research shows how intelligent and dedicated he is. The book itself didn't have as much action as the first book and seemed to concentrate on setting the story up for the third book. Still a good read though. The only issue I had with this book is that SPOILERS the entire galaxy seems to rotate around Alex and Catalina. He saved the world, she found the bot, she saved him, she gave him to Alex who then took him on the ship, the same not ends up ruling the world after their son destroyed the moon etc... Just seemed that out of the 15 billion people on earth in this book all the major things revolve around them. That minor gripe aside, its still good and worth a read.
I am really enjoying this series And Jasper T Scott is an excellent author. Just the section at t end of this book where he talks about his research shows how intelligent and dedicated he is. The book itself didn't have as much action as the first book and seemed to concentrate on setting the story up for the third book. Still a good read though. The only issue I had with this book is that SPOILERS the entire galaxy seems to rotate around Alex and Catalina. He saved the world, she found the bot, she saved him, she gave him to Alex who then took him on the ship, the same not ends up ruling the world after their son destroyed the moon etc... Just seemed that out of the 15 billion people on earth in this book all the major things revolve around them. That minor gripe aside, its still good and worth a read.
October 10, 2016
This book was so busy, it is hard to know where to start. When you read it, be prepared for an incredible journey that will not until you stop until the very last page.
I will try not to give any spoilers, as it is a brilliant book and I don’t want to ruin it.
The story starts a while after Excelsior ended, and things have changed dramatically for the Earth, our main Characters and the surrounding Sectors of space.
This story still has the main Characters in it of Alexander, Catalina, McAdams, as well as some others from the first book. There are also a multitude of new and fascinating Characters in this book that give the story some very interesting plot twists and turns.
Scott has written a fascinating story this time around. Whilst Excelsior was about the looking glass, and the various political intrigue, this story is just so much more.
Initially we return to a planet Earth several years later that is still trying to recover from the events of Excelsior, and as a result of this, most people are lost within a virtual world called ‘The Mindscape’. This has all sorts of social and political ramifications, and Scott explores this through his Characters both at the individual level and at a Planetary level as well.
We are also introduced to a wider Universe, bringing in the Solarians (the other inhabitants of our Solar System who are Human and have colonised other Planets, but do have seceded from Earth.
There are also multiple political factions on Earth that are explored as a result of the various issues with the cultural and political situations.
He also writes with some incredible technical expertise, detailing amazing information about what he is writing, giving the reader a really fascinating insight, in easy to understand terms, of some interesting piece of tech, or weapon and its effect. This adds to the realism his stories, and the experience of the reader, making it so much more remarkable than just the standard reading.
In the middle of all of this, there are various Military crisis as well.
This means that this is an incredibly busy and involved story, one with a lot of plot lines, and one that potentially could be overwhelming and get lost in itself, or lose these plot lines.
However, Jasper T Scott is an exceptional Author, and has cleverly brought all of the plots together, winding them through each other so that they slowly unravel towards a rather unexpected and clever ending (that leads into a third evolution), but nicely wraps up most of this book. His ability to not only add new plots, whilst simultaneously closing several others is very skilful, and adds a captivating and compelling edge to this book.
This is a very worthy successor to Excelsior, and is more than worth the read, I can’t wait for the next chapter in this saga.
I will try not to give any spoilers, as it is a brilliant book and I don’t want to ruin it.
The story starts a while after Excelsior ended, and things have changed dramatically for the Earth, our main Characters and the surrounding Sectors of space.
This story still has the main Characters in it of Alexander, Catalina, McAdams, as well as some others from the first book. There are also a multitude of new and fascinating Characters in this book that give the story some very interesting plot twists and turns.
Scott has written a fascinating story this time around. Whilst Excelsior was about the looking glass, and the various political intrigue, this story is just so much more.
Initially we return to a planet Earth several years later that is still trying to recover from the events of Excelsior, and as a result of this, most people are lost within a virtual world called ‘The Mindscape’. This has all sorts of social and political ramifications, and Scott explores this through his Characters both at the individual level and at a Planetary level as well.
We are also introduced to a wider Universe, bringing in the Solarians (the other inhabitants of our Solar System who are Human and have colonised other Planets, but do have seceded from Earth.
There are also multiple political factions on Earth that are explored as a result of the various issues with the cultural and political situations.
He also writes with some incredible technical expertise, detailing amazing information about what he is writing, giving the reader a really fascinating insight, in easy to understand terms, of some interesting piece of tech, or weapon and its effect. This adds to the realism his stories, and the experience of the reader, making it so much more remarkable than just the standard reading.
In the middle of all of this, there are various Military crisis as well.
This means that this is an incredibly busy and involved story, one with a lot of plot lines, and one that potentially could be overwhelming and get lost in itself, or lose these plot lines.
However, Jasper T Scott is an exceptional Author, and has cleverly brought all of the plots together, winding them through each other so that they slowly unravel towards a rather unexpected and clever ending (that leads into a third evolution), but nicely wraps up most of this book. His ability to not only add new plots, whilst simultaneously closing several others is very skilful, and adds a captivating and compelling edge to this book.
This is a very worthy successor to Excelsior, and is more than worth the read, I can’t wait for the next chapter in this saga.
February 10, 2017
Wow what a ride! I was not expecting this book to go the way it went at all! But I'm pleasantly surprised and amazed at what the author pulled off here. The 1st book was pure Space Opera with a sprinkling of techno in there. Book 2 certainly has several Space Opera moments but by the end it's a Cyber Thriller! I suspect book 3 will be in Space Opera, Cyber, Colonization, and (fingers crossed) Generation Ship categories!
Anyways on to this book. The main charectors are the same here except for a few additions like Ben and Pheonix. The whole book was a back and forth between virtual reality and the real world.
The main theme in this book is that humans suck. Even when most people on Earth are in the Mindscape (virtual reality) we still manage to just make a huge mess of the world and for that matter the entire solar system. Another theme here is that government sucks. Even though in this book the government functions differently than the first book those jerks are still determined to watch the world burn.
Mindscape moves much faster than book 1. It's a good pace. By the end there are still unanswered questions and a really good cliff hanger. It was also a bit thought provoking. I think Earth needs Benevolence. It might be nice.
Anyways on to this book. The main charectors are the same here except for a few additions like Ben and Pheonix. The whole book was a back and forth between virtual reality and the real world.
The main theme in this book is that humans suck. Even when most people on Earth are in the Mindscape (virtual reality) we still manage to just make a huge mess of the world and for that matter the entire solar system. Another theme here is that government sucks. Even though in this book the government functions differently than the first book those jerks are still determined to watch the world burn.
Mindscape moves much faster than book 1. It's a good pace. By the end there are still unanswered questions and a really good cliff hanger. It was also a bit thought provoking. I think Earth needs Benevolence. It might be nice.
September 28, 2016
Head scratcher
I don't even know if this book is real. The plot is extremely well though out, and the pace of the book is perfect. There are so many twists and turns it makes driving the track at Le Mans look like a drag strip. While the 1st book stood on its own, this one leaves a more open ending, kind of like the Empire strikes back. Mr Scott is known for throwing mind altering twists in his books as I have read many of them so whatever you think you know, you really don't. This book is flawless in its editing. I think I only remember one mistake, or maybe that's my mind telling me it was real when it actually wasn't. If you did not read Excelsior then I suggest you do so. It is also a great read and the 1st in the series.
I don't even know if this book is real. The plot is extremely well though out, and the pace of the book is perfect. There are so many twists and turns it makes driving the track at Le Mans look like a drag strip. While the 1st book stood on its own, this one leaves a more open ending, kind of like the Empire strikes back. Mr Scott is known for throwing mind altering twists in his books as I have read many of them so whatever you think you know, you really don't. This book is flawless in its editing. I think I only remember one mistake, or maybe that's my mind telling me it was real when it actually wasn't. If you did not read Excelsior then I suggest you do so. It is also a great read and the 1st in the series.
November 14, 2017
Everything may be an illusion!
Once again fast paced and very little that’s not either action or interesting. There were a couple of things I didn’t entirely enjoy in book two though. Please don’t give my negative comments too much weight in your decision to read this book or not. One is likely a matter of my own personal preferences, the other probably wouldn’t have been an issue if I hadn’t read into it so much. This is still a great book; some parts just didn’t sit right with my way of thinking.
*Spoilers below*
The introduction of the Mindscape: An interesting enough concept, and it’s used to good effect in the story. However, it has resulted in me constantly questioning how much of what’s going on is ‘real world’ and how much is ‘virtual world’ in the story. The end of book one alone showed us that the two worlds are effectively indistinguishable, comparing one to the other. So, this has left me wondering if book two ended in the real or virtual world? Indeed, did it start in the real or virtual world? The technology remained hidden until near the end of book one, was used to fabricate Wonderland and fool the crew of the Lincoln. I’m not too proud to admit, it had me fooled until the big reveal, although the G tanks and many other hints should have tipped me off earlier. Now that it’s such a big part of the story, I’m questioning if the same tactic will be used to fool the reader again. Are the cast going to spring out of the virtual world of whole of book two and start out in an entirely new location? Are we all living in a virtual world right now?!? Is everything an illusion?!? I’m not quite that far gone just yet, but the Mindscape concept can really mess with your head if you think about it too much!
Caty: In short, I don’t like her. And I can’t even really explain why! I haven’t liked her since she survived the nukes in book one, which makes me feel like a heartless monster. I mean how can you instantly dislike someone that has survived a nuke? I should have been awed and thrilled at her survival, then saddened by her ongoing struggles after that. But instead I was mainly hoping that she’d end up dead in the refugee camp, so that Alex could move on with McAdams. Then Caty and Alex ended up together again at the end of book one. I didn’t like her, but I would have lived with that. Then they split up again in book two, much to my delight! But then they ended up together, again! How many more times are we going to repeat that process? These people are immortals, one would expect them to be a little less fickle. Now Caty and Alex are off into the unknown, trying to find a new planet to colonise. Or are they still in the Mindscape, about to wake up in a new ‘real’ world? I’m not sure which outcome I would prefer, even if I could choose.
In summary: I don’t like Caty and the Mindscape concept ended up hurting my brain a bit. But I still couldn’t put it down and I still want to read the next book. To find out if they are still in the Mindscape or not for one reason. But mainly to continue enjoying the trails and adventures that Alex will be sure to encounter next.
Once again fast paced and very little that’s not either action or interesting. There were a couple of things I didn’t entirely enjoy in book two though. Please don’t give my negative comments too much weight in your decision to read this book or not. One is likely a matter of my own personal preferences, the other probably wouldn’t have been an issue if I hadn’t read into it so much. This is still a great book; some parts just didn’t sit right with my way of thinking.
*Spoilers below*
The introduction of the Mindscape: An interesting enough concept, and it’s used to good effect in the story. However, it has resulted in me constantly questioning how much of what’s going on is ‘real world’ and how much is ‘virtual world’ in the story. The end of book one alone showed us that the two worlds are effectively indistinguishable, comparing one to the other. So, this has left me wondering if book two ended in the real or virtual world? Indeed, did it start in the real or virtual world? The technology remained hidden until near the end of book one, was used to fabricate Wonderland and fool the crew of the Lincoln. I’m not too proud to admit, it had me fooled until the big reveal, although the G tanks and many other hints should have tipped me off earlier. Now that it’s such a big part of the story, I’m questioning if the same tactic will be used to fool the reader again. Are the cast going to spring out of the virtual world of whole of book two and start out in an entirely new location? Are we all living in a virtual world right now?!? Is everything an illusion?!? I’m not quite that far gone just yet, but the Mindscape concept can really mess with your head if you think about it too much!
Caty: In short, I don’t like her. And I can’t even really explain why! I haven’t liked her since she survived the nukes in book one, which makes me feel like a heartless monster. I mean how can you instantly dislike someone that has survived a nuke? I should have been awed and thrilled at her survival, then saddened by her ongoing struggles after that. But instead I was mainly hoping that she’d end up dead in the refugee camp, so that Alex could move on with McAdams. Then Caty and Alex ended up together again at the end of book one. I didn’t like her, but I would have lived with that. Then they split up again in book two, much to my delight! But then they ended up together, again! How many more times are we going to repeat that process? These people are immortals, one would expect them to be a little less fickle. Now Caty and Alex are off into the unknown, trying to find a new planet to colonise. Or are they still in the Mindscape, about to wake up in a new ‘real’ world? I’m not sure which outcome I would prefer, even if I could choose.
In summary: I don’t like Caty and the Mindscape concept ended up hurting my brain a bit. But I still couldn’t put it down and I still want to read the next book. To find out if they are still in the Mindscape or not for one reason. But mainly to continue enjoying the trails and adventures that Alex will be sure to encounter next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2017
I am unsure how much I like this book. It has a number of twists and turns but the things that was the most unsettling to me was the "mindscape". At times I could not tell whether the action was real or imagined. The midscape is very much like the "holideck" in the old TV series Star Trek Next Generation. People using it could create their own world.
While most of the science (fiction) in the book appeared to me to be believable, there were a couple things that I just could not go along with. For one It did not seem real that the crew of space ships had to immerse themselves in a goo to survive G forces in outer space. And the part when Alexander had the whole bridge engulfed in the goo so they could chase another ship was just not tenable. Especially since the controls in the bridge all had to disappear and then reappear after the goo was flushed out. How could the controls then be used covered with the goo residue. And It did not seem feasible that the crew would have to stick a tube up their butt and another down their throats and attach a feeding tube and a urinal cup just to travel faster at 10 G's.
At some point in the book the character became immortal, I guess from the implants the robots gave them. But this was not clear to me when this happened. Alexander and his wife were in the mindscape for over 100 years and then emerged as immortals.
While most of the science (fiction) in the book appeared to me to be believable, there were a couple things that I just could not go along with. For one It did not seem real that the crew of space ships had to immerse themselves in a goo to survive G forces in outer space. And the part when Alexander had the whole bridge engulfed in the goo so they could chase another ship was just not tenable. Especially since the controls in the bridge all had to disappear and then reappear after the goo was flushed out. How could the controls then be used covered with the goo residue. And It did not seem feasible that the crew would have to stick a tube up their butt and another down their throats and attach a feeding tube and a urinal cup just to travel faster at 10 G's.
At some point in the book the character became immortal, I guess from the implants the robots gave them. But this was not clear to me when this happened. Alexander and his wife were in the mindscape for over 100 years and then emerged as immortals.
December 22, 2017
Book 2, takes us 30 years after the last war that De Leon become a hero. We learn that he becomes a Nobel Peace Prize recipient but the world has completely change but not human nature and someone must protect us from ourselves. And that someone or something is a virtual world.
This one starts off jumping back and forth between time and really introducing us to Dorian Gray, Alex and Caty’s Son. Through the help of his wife and Mindscape, he is able to invade his parents minds and find out what happened to his biological father and runs out on his parents. It is very early on at this moment that I really do not like Dorian and as his story is told not only are his actions reprehensible but I knew from the beginning I didn’t like him for a reason, maybe like Alex says that he’s very much like his real father and worse.
Alex’s journey brings us back to space and traveling with his crew and his love interests his XO, McAdams. While it’s exciting for new love, I’m a bit surprised that his relationship with Caty is over quite easily and neither puts up a fight for thier love is a bit disappointing.
We have two love triangles, Dorian, Caty & Alex and Alex, McAdams, & Caty wrapped up in an end of humanity situation, love will always prevail but who’s love will prevail?
This one starts off jumping back and forth between time and really introducing us to Dorian Gray, Alex and Caty’s Son. Through the help of his wife and Mindscape, he is able to invade his parents minds and find out what happened to his biological father and runs out on his parents. It is very early on at this moment that I really do not like Dorian and as his story is told not only are his actions reprehensible but I knew from the beginning I didn’t like him for a reason, maybe like Alex says that he’s very much like his real father and worse.
Alex’s journey brings us back to space and traveling with his crew and his love interests his XO, McAdams. While it’s exciting for new love, I’m a bit surprised that his relationship with Caty is over quite easily and neither puts up a fight for thier love is a bit disappointing.
We have two love triangles, Dorian, Caty & Alex and Alex, McAdams, & Caty wrapped up in an end of humanity situation, love will always prevail but who’s love will prevail?
May 23, 2021
Like Excelsior, book 1 of the series, this story focuses on Alexander and his wife, but also the Mindscape, where everyone spends their free time to the extent that many work as little as possible and others not at all. Other stories have had similar settings. There could have been more differences between the real world and that of the Mindscape because I sometimes, along with Alex, wondered whether he was awake or not. Ben (or Benevolence), who was introduced in the first book, runs things now and decides who needs rehabilitation in the Mindscape, so it’s not just a place to go for fun and to fulfill your dreams. Alex and Caty’s son plays a part in the story too. There are a few twists and turns at the end of the book to lead into the third book of the series.
March 22, 2023
Alexander is back on Earth but what is real and what isn't. Everyone spends too much time in Mindscape, living in virtual worlds. There are bots to do all the jobs so no need to be in the her and now. Even star ships are going to have human officers on deck, but bots to do all the work. And to go up to 10Gs in flight, everyone has to be strapped in to Mindscape so no one gets squished to death! And when Alexander has the proof that the Solarians weren't involved in the attacks on the moon or on Earth, he's determined to get the truth out to the people. There are a lot of moving parts here so pay attention. Jasper T Scott has done it again. Now I'm off to read Book 3 and I can't wait.
January 27, 2018
I enjoyed this second book in the series a lot as well, Scott really does characters very well, and it's one of my favourite part of these books.
I just feel bad about McAdams though, all that time spent building up the relationship, and he ends up with the wife that he grew so far from that we don't really get to know very well.
This was very quick to read through, and a nice story. More than worth it to pick up!
I just feel bad about McAdams though, all that time spent building up the relationship, and he ends up with the wife that he grew so far from that we don't really get to know very well.
This was very quick to read through, and a nice story. More than worth it to pick up!
April 1, 2018
I enjoyed this second book in the New Frontiers series. Jason continues to develop the characters from the first book. Time has moved on more than 30 years and someone I attacking Earth and Alex has been sent to investigate. His step son is also a main player on Earth involved with the development of Mindscape a virtual reality world where people spend most of there time. This is a real page turner definitely recommend
November 23, 2019
This is the second book in the series. It tells of how a new mindscape is taking over due to Robots taking all the people's jobs. I loved the book. I did not see any typos. The characters were great and relatable. The story line was intriguing and I enjoyed myself through all three books. I would recommend them.
October 12, 2021
Nice continuation of the story
I have enjoyed both books so far. This one had a surprisingly and fun twist. It's interesting to think about what would happen if androids took over or became part of our lives. My complaint is that the story moved too fast in some parts and skipped over character development opportunities.
I have enjoyed both books so far. This one had a surprisingly and fun twist. It's interesting to think about what would happen if androids took over or became part of our lives. My complaint is that the story moved too fast in some parts and skipped over character development opportunities.
November 6, 2016
Interesting read
Interesting book. Makes you think about the possibilities of a virtual future. Kinda scary concept not knowing real from unreal. Great sci-fi book, although I thought the action scenes were a little tedious.
Interesting book. Makes you think about the possibilities of a virtual future. Kinda scary concept not knowing real from unreal. Great sci-fi book, although I thought the action scenes were a little tedious.
January 23, 2017
Really great book.
I really linked this book. Was a really great weekend read. I can't wait to read the next in the series. The character development was enjoyable and the twist and turns are great. The way that the science is given is not that far fetched from real life.
I really linked this book. Was a really great weekend read. I can't wait to read the next in the series. The character development was enjoyable and the twist and turns are great. The way that the science is given is not that far fetched from real life.
July 17, 2018
I liked the book, but I didn't particularly like the ending. I have always been one that does't like it when the hero loses, but in the long run maybe they really don't. I look forward to the next in the series
November 13, 2019
Did I read this book or do I just think I did in a virtual reality. The characters in the novel were not alone in not knowing if they were in a virtual reality or real life. I didn't either. The book got lost in the weeds of the so called Mindscape.
January 30, 2018
Slower then book one
Not as good as book one but till a good . I feel it was a story to bring on book 3 have not read it at this time but I will.
Not as good as book one but till a good . I feel it was a story to bring on book 3 have not read it at this time but I will.
December 21, 2018
Great read
Fast moving space adventure. Lots of twists and turns that kept me interested on what happens next. Can’t wait for book #3.
Fast moving space adventure. Lots of twists and turns that kept me interested on what happens next. Can’t wait for book #3.
June 24, 2021
This is better than the first book, just because the author didn't delve much in technology but relied on plot twists. On the other hand, it is much more boring. Can't have it both ways..
October 7, 2021
intriguing concepts
Great follow up to the first book detailing the fallout of the mindscape technology. Love the world building and the research that went into the story.
Great follow up to the first book detailing the fallout of the mindscape technology. Love the world building and the research that went into the story.
November 2, 2016
I just don’t know. This book took me an unreasonably long time to read. I just couldn’t get into it as easily as I did the first book in the series, “Excelsior”. This book is not without a good story although it does get a little confusing at times. Now that the “Mindscape” or virtual reality has really set in on the humans of Earth, they’re having trouble getting people to stay in the real world. You can’t spend all your time in the Mindscape since you do have bodily functions that must be taken care of in the real world, and it’s actually illegal to spend all your time hooked up in a virtual reality world. But, there are some people already pushing the amount of time they do spend there. The Alliance Government has seen fit to hand out so much money that most people have chosen not to work and will live with the minimum essentials in the real world. The Government dole has become so pronounced that a whole class of citizens are known as “dolers”, and they do nothing, but spend what little money they have on the mindscape.
Admiral Alexander de Leon, who saved the world in the first book, has experienced the Mindscape and found it to be an unsatisfactory reality that ruined his marriage. While he had retired from the Navy after the Last War, he and his wife spent so much time in the Mindescape that they lost touch with each other. When Admiral de Leon found his wife in bed with another man in the Mindscape, he decide that they needed to go their separate ways. So, after 30 years, he’s back in the Navy. But, the Navy isn’t what it used to be since there hasn’t bee anyone to defend against for the last 30 years. Most of the ships have grown old and have not kept up with technology. There is thought that eventually the Alliance Government might have to scrape all its space ships to save money that it desperately doesn’t have. Still, the Solarians are out there. These are the people that left Earth a while back to set up their own civilization on Mars. They have grown quite well and now are thought to be a possible threat to the Alliance back on Earth.
That threat seems to materialize when super fast missiles are detected in-bound for the domed city at Luna Base. Admiral de Leon commands the N.W.A.S. Adamantine and is ordered to intercept and destroy those missiles before they can harm the moon base and it’s two million inhabitants. (Why is an Admiral commanding a just a single spaceship?) Whether he accomplishes this mission or not, the Alliance is now at war with someone. Those someone’s are very deadly and must be dealt with or Earth’s future stands in jeopardy.
The story seemed to drag in places. I don’t think it was that there are two different threads going, one about his step-son and what he’s doing, and the other about Admiral de Leon, but it seemed like the stuff about his son was particularly boring until you find out what his part in this whole book is about. Also, with the Mindscape clearly part of what’s going on in the world and considering what the author did to us in the last book, I couldn’t seem to trust anything I was reading as the real story! Even now, when it’s over and Admiral de Leon and his previously estranged wife are now together and heading out to the stars, I’m still not sure if that’s real. I hope there never comes a day in my life where I can’t tell a virtual world from the real one, or maybe I’m already in a virtual world and have never seen the real world????
Admiral Alexander de Leon, who saved the world in the first book, has experienced the Mindscape and found it to be an unsatisfactory reality that ruined his marriage. While he had retired from the Navy after the Last War, he and his wife spent so much time in the Mindescape that they lost touch with each other. When Admiral de Leon found his wife in bed with another man in the Mindscape, he decide that they needed to go their separate ways. So, after 30 years, he’s back in the Navy. But, the Navy isn’t what it used to be since there hasn’t bee anyone to defend against for the last 30 years. Most of the ships have grown old and have not kept up with technology. There is thought that eventually the Alliance Government might have to scrape all its space ships to save money that it desperately doesn’t have. Still, the Solarians are out there. These are the people that left Earth a while back to set up their own civilization on Mars. They have grown quite well and now are thought to be a possible threat to the Alliance back on Earth.
That threat seems to materialize when super fast missiles are detected in-bound for the domed city at Luna Base. Admiral de Leon commands the N.W.A.S. Adamantine and is ordered to intercept and destroy those missiles before they can harm the moon base and it’s two million inhabitants. (Why is an Admiral commanding a just a single spaceship?) Whether he accomplishes this mission or not, the Alliance is now at war with someone. Those someone’s are very deadly and must be dealt with or Earth’s future stands in jeopardy.
The story seemed to drag in places. I don’t think it was that there are two different threads going, one about his step-son and what he’s doing, and the other about Admiral de Leon, but it seemed like the stuff about his son was particularly boring until you find out what his part in this whole book is about. Also, with the Mindscape clearly part of what’s going on in the world and considering what the author did to us in the last book, I couldn’t seem to trust anything I was reading as the real story! Even now, when it’s over and Admiral de Leon and his previously estranged wife are now together and heading out to the stars, I’m still not sure if that’s real. I hope there never comes a day in my life where I can’t tell a virtual world from the real one, or maybe I’m already in a virtual world and have never seen the real world????
February 13, 2017
Good Read
I liked most of this book. The ending was not at all what I expected. I think Book one was better, but I will be reading Book three next.
I liked most of this book. The ending was not at all what I expected. I think Book one was better, but I will be reading Book three next.
January 31, 2017
Time is an illusion.
“What is really real but that which we can perceive with our senses?" Ben.
Alex is a hero but still a rebel at heart. Life should have become settled and easier, but things don't always turn out the way you want them to.
There are many twists in this, the second part of the trilogy, and you definitely can't skip a page as you might miss something vital to the story. It's a fascinating and frankly scary vision of our planet's future.
At the end is the research and an explanation of an occurrence in the story for anyone who wants to know if that event could happen.
“What is really real but that which we can perceive with our senses?" Ben.
Alex is a hero but still a rebel at heart. Life should have become settled and easier, but things don't always turn out the way you want them to.
There are many twists in this, the second part of the trilogy, and you definitely can't skip a page as you might miss something vital to the story. It's a fascinating and frankly scary vision of our planet's future.
At the end is the research and an explanation of an occurrence in the story for anyone who wants to know if that event could happen.
October 18, 2016
Second book in the Frontiers series and 30 years have passed and having been promoted to Admiral, Alexander de Leon is back on the front line. After missiles are launched first at the moon and then earth, war is inevitable! Is it aliens or is the source closer to home? And is the saviour of mankind, really a good thing or just another step towards extinction. Good book from Jasper, that moves at a nice pace.
October 19, 2016
A solid second book. Good read but seemed to be some random leaps in the story line. I think the author may be trying to connect his Dark Space story lines to this one. The first book was more of a political space opera and this one seemed to be more about social aspects. Not bad just different than what I expected
September 29, 2016
Scott has done it again!!!
Great story that play virtual reality into a problem solving nightmare once business and government colaberate to fix the perceived ills of society for profit
Great story that play virtual reality into a problem solving nightmare once business and government colaberate to fix the perceived ills of society for profit
December 14, 2016
Great read, looking for more in this series. l
Like the dark Space series, Lots of action and intense situations,it was hard to put down. I have appreciated Jasper's style of writing.
Like the dark Space series, Lots of action and intense situations,it was hard to put down. I have appreciated Jasper's style of writing.
September 25, 2016
Wow, how can we know what's real and what we think is real? one thing that is not fake and that is the great writing and great saga that unfolds in this series.
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