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The Terran Cycle #2
Tempest
Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell’s ‘The Terran Cycle’:
‘A breath of fresh air. Philip C Quaintrell is up there with Asher, Hamilton and Banks.’ – Stephen Whitfield – Amazon customer
‘Great blend of sci-fi and fantasy themes, fast-moving and packed with action.’ – Steven Matthews – Amazon customer
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THE CONSPIRACY OF MANKIND'S ORIGINS GOES DEEP.
Kalian Gaines and the remains of humanity are forced to forge a new beginning in a galaxy that doesn't want them. After destruction was wrought across the Conclave, those taking refuge aboard the Gommarian are simply dangerous.
After a Conclave excavation unearths an object that predates even their ancient society, Kalian Gaines and Li'ara Ducarté are requested to investigate. Perilous is their path, however, taking them deeper into the conspiracy of their origins.
Meanwhile, Roland North has escaped the confines of the Gommarian and taken up the life of a bounty hunter, causing more trouble for both the Conclave and humanity. He must be tracked down before he does something they'll all regret.
Set on different paths, these few will be thrown into the tempest of machinations that began long before humanity learned to walk.
TEMPEST CONTINUES THIS UNMISSABLE GALAXY-SPANNING EPIC SERIES.
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‘This is staggeringly good.’ – Kindle customer
‘This series is going to be at the top of my re-read list for the foreseeable future.’ – Jemma R – Amazon customer
‘A breath of fresh air. Philip C Quaintrell is up there with Asher, Hamilton and Banks.’ – Stephen Whitfield – Amazon customer
‘Great blend of sci-fi and fantasy themes, fast-moving and packed with action.’ – Steven Matthews – Amazon customer
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THE CONSPIRACY OF MANKIND'S ORIGINS GOES DEEP.
Kalian Gaines and the remains of humanity are forced to forge a new beginning in a galaxy that doesn't want them. After destruction was wrought across the Conclave, those taking refuge aboard the Gommarian are simply dangerous.
After a Conclave excavation unearths an object that predates even their ancient society, Kalian Gaines and Li'ara Ducarté are requested to investigate. Perilous is their path, however, taking them deeper into the conspiracy of their origins.
Meanwhile, Roland North has escaped the confines of the Gommarian and taken up the life of a bounty hunter, causing more trouble for both the Conclave and humanity. He must be tracked down before he does something they'll all regret.
Set on different paths, these few will be thrown into the tempest of machinations that began long before humanity learned to walk.
TEMPEST CONTINUES THIS UNMISSABLE GALAXY-SPANNING EPIC SERIES.
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‘This is staggeringly good.’ – Kindle customer
‘This series is going to be at the top of my re-read list for the foreseeable future.’ – Jemma R – Amazon customer
540 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2016
353 people are currently reading
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About the author
Philip C. Quaintrell
26 books1,473 followersPhilip started his career as an emergency nurse and began writing the books he’d want to read as a hobby between shifts.
He published his first novel in 2016, and soon began his epic fantasy series, The Echoes Saga which went straight into the Amazon bestsellers list in 4 countries.
Now one of the best-selling indie authors worldwide, Philip lives in Manchester, England with his wife and two young children and is hoping this is just the beginning.
He published his first novel in 2016, and soon began his epic fantasy series, The Echoes Saga which went straight into the Amazon bestsellers list in 4 countries.
Now one of the best-selling indie authors worldwide, Philip lives in Manchester, England with his wife and two young children and is hoping this is just the beginning.
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November 4, 2017
Still loving the story
Now I'm not usually a fan of this genre however I absolutely love the story and characters. I even got a little panicky when I finished book 2 and wasn't sure if 3 was available yet. To my great relief it was and I'm starting it after the next sentence. Thank you for giving your passion for writing to me and anyone lucky enough to find these books and hopefully thoroughly enjoy as much as me. Keep writing.
Now I'm not usually a fan of this genre however I absolutely love the story and characters. I even got a little panicky when I finished book 2 and wasn't sure if 3 was available yet. To my great relief it was and I'm starting it after the next sentence. Thank you for giving your passion for writing to me and anyone lucky enough to find these books and hopefully thoroughly enjoy as much as me. Keep writing.
October 21, 2017
This series is freakin fantastic!
Phew, this book was intense...ly awesome! This is easily becoming my favorite sci-fi collection, can't wait to plunge into heretic. Keep up the good work, Phillip.
Phew, this book was intense...ly awesome! This is easily becoming my favorite sci-fi collection, can't wait to plunge into heretic. Keep up the good work, Phillip.
February 3, 2024
intriguing
Having read all of the ‘Echoes’ saga. I picked up ‘Intrinsic’ (it was gathering dust in my virtual library) and couldn’t remember reading it, so I read it. It seemed familiar in places but I couldn’t remember the story, so I must have read it a long time ago, it was enjoyable and, for the authors first book amazing.
Tempest is better written and one can feel Mr Quaintrell improving. More importantly the story is good, a very 3 dimensional space opera with some excellent, twists, surprises and characters and a few fairly large mysteries to be resolved. I am eagerly looking forward to book #3 of the Terran Cycle.
Having read all of the ‘Echoes’ saga. I picked up ‘Intrinsic’ (it was gathering dust in my virtual library) and couldn’t remember reading it, so I read it. It seemed familiar in places but I couldn’t remember the story, so I must have read it a long time ago, it was enjoyable and, for the authors first book amazing.
Tempest is better written and one can feel Mr Quaintrell improving. More importantly the story is good, a very 3 dimensional space opera with some excellent, twists, surprises and characters and a few fairly large mysteries to be resolved. I am eagerly looking forward to book #3 of the Terran Cycle.
November 23, 2018
Learning his new powers allows our hero to save other races and humanity.
New characters like the bounty Hunter add excitement to the violence required to defeat the unknown alien threat. Love and loss complicate our hero's actions. He lives to fight another day as the story grows.
New characters like the bounty Hunter add excitement to the violence required to defeat the unknown alien threat. Love and loss complicate our hero's actions. He lives to fight another day as the story grows.
November 1, 2017
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Fast paced (seriously fast), good characters and very hard to put down. Better than Book 1 in my opinion and now on to #3!
If you enjoyed this sries take a look at The World Walker Series by Ian W. Sainsbury
If you enjoyed this sries take a look at The World Walker Series by Ian W. Sainsbury
March 25, 2018
Pay close attention!
Loved this book but omgosh sit up straight and give it your full attention. Its plot is complicated but great characters and writing. Really do recommend for anyone who likes a good read, great sci fi book.
Loved this book but omgosh sit up straight and give it your full attention. Its plot is complicated but great characters and writing. Really do recommend for anyone who likes a good read, great sci fi book.
October 15, 2018
Fascinating
Absolutely great sci-fi book. It doesn't drag with unnecessary dialogue. Although the names and species gets getting used to. I wish the two main girl characters wasn't killed off. So sad.
Absolutely great sci-fi book. It doesn't drag with unnecessary dialogue. Although the names and species gets getting used to. I wish the two main girl characters wasn't killed off. So sad.
December 7, 2018
Whirlwind of a story
Really enjoyed this second installment, Quaintrell really knows how to pack in a full storyline, full of excitement and suspense and doesn't hold back on his results. The characters are developing nicely and I can't wait to get on to the third book!
Really enjoyed this second installment, Quaintrell really knows how to pack in a full storyline, full of excitement and suspense and doesn't hold back on his results. The characters are developing nicely and I can't wait to get on to the third book!
February 1, 2020
Really Enjoyable!
Intrinsic was an Amazon recommendation and it pulled me in. Tempest was even better and I’m well and truly hooked. Good story, well told. A good action/exposition ratio. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Intrinsic was an Amazon recommendation and it pulled me in. Tempest was even better and I’m well and truly hooked. Good story, well told. A good action/exposition ratio. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
January 30, 2023
The first novel in the Terran Cycle, 'Intrinsic', was a wonderful surprise for me. This one is even better, expanding the limits of the space-opera genre with much more than excellently-written action sequences and lots of xenomorph aliens. Highly recommended.
December 18, 2017
This is the second book in the series, just as good as the first.
January 25, 2018
Interesting concept and continuation of the story. Dragged in places around the middle of the book but overall nice pacing. Nothing mind blowing or original though
January 28, 2018
Good stuff.fast paced
Good stuff.fast paced story.could do with a few more twists and turns but a good book non the less😀😀😀 love Peter
Good stuff.fast paced story.could do with a few more twists and turns but a good book non the less😀😀😀 love Peter
October 10, 2018
Awesome storytelling, just had to keep reading, sorry to loose the female heroines, need to rethink that one, can’t wait to read Heretic
May 27, 2020
The saga continues
Absolutely wonderful. Action, humor, love interest. Love to see it as a series. Keep up the great work. Headed to book three.
Absolutely wonderful. Action, humor, love interest. Love to see it as a series. Keep up the great work. Headed to book three.
November 20, 2020
Grammar Police
Good story but abysmal punctuation. It was hard to read in places because of faulty grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Otherwise....
Good story but abysmal punctuation. It was hard to read in places because of faulty grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Otherwise....
September 23, 2023
good story
To many points of view. The jump between pov really caused my interest to wane and made the pacing uneven.
To many points of view. The jump between pov really caused my interest to wane and made the pacing uneven.
June 30, 2025
More secrets and lore. I'm very impressed, Mr Philip doesn't miss
January 24, 2017
Great read couldn't put it down..
Characters, plot, thrills, action, description and overall story first rate.
Philip has a way with words..
Loved it and book 1. Can't wait for the next instalment..
Characters, plot, thrills, action, description and overall story first rate.
Philip has a way with words..
Loved it and book 1. Can't wait for the next instalment..
February 3, 2017
Cant wait for more!
Its not often I read a book and think it would make an amazing film. The last time I thought that was reading the martian, and look what happened there. I love the premise of the series and the story telling is on point. Can't wait for more!
Its not often I read a book and think it would make an amazing film. The last time I thought that was reading the martian, and look what happened there. I love the premise of the series and the story telling is on point. Can't wait for more!
December 28, 2016
Looking forward to the next volume
August 15, 2017
Epic gripping Scifi Galactic adventure.
I have read two in the series so far back to back and found them a compelling page turner. Intricate characters you will care about in a story line of roots & survival of the human race across the galaxy and the challenges they face. The thought given & detail of the story line, people, worlds and technology really take you on the journey by making you feel like your there. Great work Philip!
I have read two in the series so far back to back and found them a compelling page turner. Intricate characters you will care about in a story line of roots & survival of the human race across the galaxy and the challenges they face. The thought given & detail of the story line, people, worlds and technology really take you on the journey by making you feel like your there. Great work Philip!
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