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Anchor Leg
Stranded 750 million miles from Earth. Stranded with a saboteur, stranded with a killer.
Humanity has spilled out into the Solar System, into a succession of giant space stations known as the Relay. Seren Temples is a security apprentice running the Relay’s remote Anchor Leg. When sabotage strands her vessel near another damaged ship, Seren and her team are sent across to investigate. The second ship is a zero-G graveyard. Inside its vast hold, nothing but a single vial of frozen blood.
Humanity has spilled out into the Solar System, into a succession of giant space stations known as the Relay. Seren Temples is a security apprentice running the Relay’s remote Anchor Leg. When sabotage strands her vessel near another damaged ship, Seren and her team are sent across to investigate. The second ship is a zero-G graveyard. Inside its vast hold, nothing but a single vial of frozen blood.
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First published January 9, 2017
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Jack Croxall
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July 9, 2018
Copy received from Goodreads author and friend Jack Croxall.
When environmental and other issues spin out of control on Earth, creating a dystopian society, some humans leap into space. Soren, looked down upon by some because she is a "terrestrial," does her best to perform often humdrum duties in surveillance. But when she is sent from the Charybdis to explore the Scylla (those versed in Greek mythology should hear warning bells), things get serious and frightening--and this is only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak.
In this novel, Jack Croxall combines carefully thought out science with a good space-adventure. The plot is brilliantly engineered to produce edge-of-the-seat suspense until practically the last page. There's also quite a lot of commentary on where trends we can see on present-day Earth could lead if we do not take care of our resources properly.
When environmental and other issues spin out of control on Earth, creating a dystopian society, some humans leap into space. Soren, looked down upon by some because she is a "terrestrial," does her best to perform often humdrum duties in surveillance. But when she is sent from the Charybdis to explore the Scylla (those versed in Greek mythology should hear warning bells), things get serious and frightening--and this is only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak.
In this novel, Jack Croxall combines carefully thought out science with a good space-adventure. The plot is brilliantly engineered to produce edge-of-the-seat suspense until practically the last page. There's also quite a lot of commentary on where trends we can see on present-day Earth could lead if we do not take care of our resources properly.
July 6, 2017
When the overcrowding forced Earth to seek alternatives to house its population, stations were founded as far out as Saturn, and spaceships travel the vast distances between planets, serving as transport, supply, research, and mining vessels. Seren Temples is a security apprentice on the Charybdis, an orphan from Earth among the primarily system-born crew, trying to escape her past on Earth and make herself a future – any future. However, when an SOS signal disrupts their planned course, Seren and her security team find themselves involved in events that could destabilise the delicate balance of the whole solar system.
Jack Croxall’s Anchor Leg is a fantastic sci-fi novel, with a fast-paced plot, twisty intrigue, and incredibly well-developed characters. While I’m a self-confessed cynic, I also found the romance in this plot was nicely handled, neither distracting nor detracting from the primary plot, but actually supporting the action and contributing to character development. That’s a challenging achievement for many books, and one I admire. The exposition also managed to maintain a perfect balance between keeping the reader informed enough to understand the undercurrents and managing to completely avoid the fatal data dump. This book was an extraordinarily satisfying read on pretty much every level, and I have every intention of going to camp out on this author’s page to do my best Oliver Twist impression. An outstanding achievement.
Reviewed for By Rite of Word.
Jack Croxall’s Anchor Leg is a fantastic sci-fi novel, with a fast-paced plot, twisty intrigue, and incredibly well-developed characters. While I’m a self-confessed cynic, I also found the romance in this plot was nicely handled, neither distracting nor detracting from the primary plot, but actually supporting the action and contributing to character development. That’s a challenging achievement for many books, and one I admire. The exposition also managed to maintain a perfect balance between keeping the reader informed enough to understand the undercurrents and managing to completely avoid the fatal data dump. This book was an extraordinarily satisfying read on pretty much every level, and I have every intention of going to camp out on this author’s page to do my best Oliver Twist impression. An outstanding achievement.
Reviewed for By Rite of Word.
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July 2, 2019
I really enjoyed this sci-fi mystery novel. I didn't know what to expect from it. I loved Croxall's short stories, X and Wye, and was surprised that this was a full-length novel. I liked getting to know Seren Temples, Security apprentice and Earthling, onboard the Charybdis, a ship running the Anchor Leg of the Relay (thought that was cool too) between planets/stations. But I hate that even in the far future, authors think women are still being sexually harassed and men are still behaving like pigs?! Like, WTF, can't we just imagine this won't happen in the future? Because I'd like it to be a reality!
Seren gets to join the rest of the Security team when they receive a distress beacon from a nearby ship, the Scylla, that looks badly damaged. They find...almost nothing. What happened on this ship? Meanwhile, back on the Charybdis, someone is sabotaging it! Could they have had something to do with the Scylla? There are so many questions!! And they get answered. The mystery unravels piece by piece.
Anyone get the reference between the two ships? The Charybdis and the Scylla? Greek mythology anyone? I really liked that! I read this for Seasons of Reading's SciFi (& Fantasy) Summer Readathon.
Seren gets to join the rest of the Security team when they receive a distress beacon from a nearby ship, the Scylla, that looks badly damaged. They find...almost nothing. What happened on this ship? Meanwhile, back on the Charybdis, someone is sabotaging it! Could they have had something to do with the Scylla? There are so many questions!! And they get answered. The mystery unravels piece by piece.
Anyone get the reference between the two ships? The Charybdis and the Scylla? Greek mythology anyone? I really liked that! I read this for Seasons of Reading's SciFi (& Fantasy) Summer Readathon.
February 2, 2017
I'm being really nice here with my grade.
This is a 3.5 stars kind of book.
Everything was just OK, nothing really stood out as being amazing.
The best thing was that it was short, I guess.
A nice little read.
This is a 3.5 stars kind of book.
Everything was just OK, nothing really stood out as being amazing.
The best thing was that it was short, I guess.
A nice little read.
August 18, 2017
Seren Temples is a security apprentice aboard a spaceship.
Seren is running from her life on Earth and intends to get as far away from the planet as she can.
But the ship starts malfunctioning and the crew come across a damaged spacecraft with only a vial of blood in the hold.
Will Seren reach her destination?
Or will she die before she can get there?
Anchor Leg had everything I like in a sci-fi - action, intrigue, as well as interesting characters and science.
Seren was a good protagonist - she was determined and a hard worker. She certainly had her work cut out for her when everything started going wrong, but I thought that Seren coped as well as she could have given the situations.
The plot was action packed and interesting, grabbing my attention. I particularly liked the science which was very intriguing.
The writing style was easy to follow and engaging.
Overall this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.
Seren is running from her life on Earth and intends to get as far away from the planet as she can.
But the ship starts malfunctioning and the crew come across a damaged spacecraft with only a vial of blood in the hold.
Will Seren reach her destination?
Or will she die before she can get there?
Anchor Leg had everything I like in a sci-fi - action, intrigue, as well as interesting characters and science.
Seren was a good protagonist - she was determined and a hard worker. She certainly had her work cut out for her when everything started going wrong, but I thought that Seren coped as well as she could have given the situations.
The plot was action packed and interesting, grabbing my attention. I particularly liked the science which was very intriguing.
The writing style was easy to follow and engaging.
Overall this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.
November 21, 2018
This was my first foray into space science fiction and I'm glad I chose this book to step into the world. There was familiarity with a crime story at its heart but whole new surroundings wrapping it up. I enjoyed meeting Seren and Bakalar and felt immediate comfort spending time with Seren. It didn't feel as though I was somewhere strange and uncomfortable because the characters drew you in and made you feel safe. I did, however, enjoy learning about the new world I was inhabiting.
The tension keeps you turning the pages as events continue to change and twist out of the security teams control. I found that I didn't want to put the book down and only had to because I had work to do. After reading Anchor Leg I am no longer afraid to read science fiction of this kind. A great read.
The tension keeps you turning the pages as events continue to change and twist out of the security teams control. I found that I didn't want to put the book down and only had to because I had work to do. After reading Anchor Leg I am no longer afraid to read science fiction of this kind. A great read.
January 9, 2018
Possibly one of the best books written by a man with a female protagonist. The story is quite fast-paced towards the end but nevertheless it is a great story! One thing I absolutely loved was Seren's character development, which shows that you can take responsibility in a dire situation, if you're just up for it and have the guts to do what needs to be done. As a gay dame I have to give extra points to this book for having sapphic love that is treated as normal and not made into a scene. I also felt that the romance was sweet and quite realistic, and happily not based on lust as most romances are in books. Thank you Jack Croxall for this book, it was an exciting adventure that I wish to hear more of! (This one has great potential for a sequel you know)
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January 13, 2018
How fast did I get into this book? First page and I was transported into the middle of the interview taking place.
I found the story fast-paced with plenty of mystery and twists. I liked the attention to detail in the crew, appretices and characters, that felt realistic and sci-if without being OTT, I feel non-sci fi fans (which I'm on the edge of) could read and enjoy this. Great read and I would highly recommend the author based on my reading on this.
I found the story fast-paced with plenty of mystery and twists. I liked the attention to detail in the crew, appretices and characters, that felt realistic and sci-if without being OTT, I feel non-sci fi fans (which I'm on the edge of) could read and enjoy this. Great read and I would highly recommend the author based on my reading on this.
February 6, 2018
This review first appeared on Addicted to Media
The Anchor Leg: the final stage of the Relay between the planets. Situated between Ceres, Jupiter and Saturn, it is where the Charybdis is stationed, transporting personnel and equipment to the mining operations located there. Seren Temples is a security apprentice on board the ship, reporting to the head of security in a seemingly routine post. That is until the Charybdis is mysteriously thrown off course and they detect a distress signal from the Scylla, a small VIP envoy ship that has no business being this far out in the Relay.
Seren and the rest of the security team board the Scylla to discover a junkyard of corpses and twisted debris floating in the zero-G environment. What happened on the ill-fated Scylla? What is the significance of the vial of frozen human blood found on board the ship? These are questions that will have to wait because soon malfunctions, riots and incursions occur on the Charybdis, putting the whole future of the Relay into jeopardy.
In Jack Croxall’s Anchor Leg, scarce resources on Earth have caused humanity to spill out into the solar system, engaging in mining operations in the Relay and eternally searching for a way to colonise Mars. It is a sci-fi novel that explores the end point of humanity’s competition for resources and the follies and lies of the super wealthy.
Our protagonist Seren Temples is seventeen years old, haunted by the horrific events she witnessed on Earth, where the poorest and most disenfranchised are forced into township subsectors, walled and overcrowded slums that pervade Eurasia and Britain. The Relay is the farthest point that humanity has reached into the solar system but Seren is not sure it is far enough in her drive to run away.
I thoroughly enjoyed Anchor Leg. I like to say I’m a fan of sci-fi but as much as I love the bright lights and costumes in films like Star Trek, I know absolutely nothing about the science behind the fiction. The good news is that you don’t really need to with Anchor Leg but the book did send me searching for more information on EN Drives which revealed that we are closer than we think to starting space exploration.
What I liked about Anchor Leg is that it was effortlessly diverse, even introducing a new minority in the Spacers who might spend their lives in space without ever setting foot on their home planet.
I appreciated Seren’s relationship with Abril Antonio. So many YA novels focus entirely on romance (which, to be fair, is pretty much all I focused on from the age of 13) but it was good to see a situation where the love was obviously there but not a central plot device. I absolutely loved the LGBT aspect of their relationship. More of this in YA books please authors!
As a protagonist, Seren’s character was wonderfully developed. Not only does she grow and develop perspective regarding her past experiences, but we also get to see her rise to the challenge of leadership when it is unexpectedly thrust upon her.
Jack Croxall’s Wye remains one of my favourite books of all time and reading Anchor Leg has made me very excited about what he will release in future. I’m thrilled to say that I haven’t read his book Tethers yet, so at least there is that to look forward to while I wait for his next release. What impresses me most is how Jack switches between different genres; he writes for the young adult market but his genres have covered steampunk, dystopian and sci-fi so far.
I give Anchor Leg by Jack Croxall an excellent four out of five stars and would recommend to fans of sci-fi and young adult fiction.
November 18, 2016
YA author Jack Croxall's shift into science fiction is effortless and thrilling, and easily accessable to newbies to the genre, while having enough substance for even hardened fans. Anchor Leg is an intelligent read with dystopian and political undertones that grabbed my attention from the very beginning.
I thought the first person present tense was a brave move, but the author pulls it off with such aplomb. Anchor Leg has it all: thrilling action scenes, galactic gun fights, sabotage, betrayal, and mutiny. Croxall structures it all perfectly, whether it is the claustrophobic, tense exploration of graveyard ship Scylla, to the themes of self doubt of main character Seren.
It's refreshing to read a book with LGBT themes that don't take centre stage as if isn't something out of the norm. The lesbian undertones aren't emphasised because they don't need to be - it's perfect characterisation.
Look to the stars; Anchor Leg will keep you reading all night. I especially loved how gritty it was, and of course, the murders. Who doesn't love a good murder or two?
I thought the first person present tense was a brave move, but the author pulls it off with such aplomb. Anchor Leg has it all: thrilling action scenes, galactic gun fights, sabotage, betrayal, and mutiny. Croxall structures it all perfectly, whether it is the claustrophobic, tense exploration of graveyard ship Scylla, to the themes of self doubt of main character Seren.
It's refreshing to read a book with LGBT themes that don't take centre stage as if isn't something out of the norm. The lesbian undertones aren't emphasised because they don't need to be - it's perfect characterisation.
Look to the stars; Anchor Leg will keep you reading all night. I especially loved how gritty it was, and of course, the murders. Who doesn't love a good murder or two?
April 20, 2018
Unfortunately, readers, this is the first book that I've reviewed that I simply couldn't end up finishing. While Anchor Leg by Jack Croxall had an interesting plot, the rest of the novel wasn't enough to keep my attention. The synopsis sounded exciting, and the first few chapters were inviting, but the story slowed as it went on, and I only ended up reading to 48%.
Check out the full review here: http://bittybooknook.blogspot.com/201...
If you're a fan of space adventures, or sci-fi in general, I'd still recommend that you give this book a try! Just because it's not my cup of tea doesn't mean that it won't be yours. It should be taken into consideration that this review of the book seems to go against the majority of the reviews on Goodreads, as the average rating was a 4.13. This hasn't (by ANY means!) swayed my love for space fiction, and I would be more than willing to see something else written by Mr. Croxall.
Check out the full review here: http://bittybooknook.blogspot.com/201...
If you're a fan of space adventures, or sci-fi in general, I'd still recommend that you give this book a try! Just because it's not my cup of tea doesn't mean that it won't be yours. It should be taken into consideration that this review of the book seems to go against the majority of the reviews on Goodreads, as the average rating was a 4.13. This hasn't (by ANY means!) swayed my love for space fiction, and I would be more than willing to see something else written by Mr. Croxall.
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July 8, 2018There's a lot going on in this book, and I think Jack Croxall did a good job of weaving the story threads together seamlessly. There's plenty of twists to keep you guessing what's going on and the science element of this scifi feel based on reality, which would make this more hard-scifi than I was expecting. It made me want to check out the real-life technology being developed.
November 7, 2018
I enjoyed this book. It is a nice fast paced sci-fi mystery that has likeable characters especially the main protagonist Serena Temples.
I appreciated that the story didn't drag on too long and the final act was action packed.
I will surely check out some of the authors other books
I appreciated that the story didn't drag on too long and the final act was action packed.
I will surely check out some of the authors other books
October 20, 2017
I am not a huge Sci-Fi fan, but when the author asked if I would read it I decided I would as I loved his book Tethers.
I learned a surprising amount about the science behind space exploration.
At first I was a little confused with names. When I found out Antonio was a woman I thought ‘oh, okay’ then realised that the author was using last names. So I had a ‘Doh’ moment. I personally struggle a bit when there are lots of characters, but that is just me, but I did okay.
I liked the characters a lot, especially Seren Temples. She is a great and strong person. Thrown into the deep end in space.
This book is a real rollercoaster ride. There were parts that I just kept thinking ‘well I can’t stop reading now!’
Jack is a great writer and I look forward to reading more of his work. I don’t read sci-fi as a rule but I do love crime novels. This was a good crime novel in space.
Well done Jack, keep up the good work!
I learned a surprising amount about the science behind space exploration.
At first I was a little confused with names. When I found out Antonio was a woman I thought ‘oh, okay’ then realised that the author was using last names. So I had a ‘Doh’ moment. I personally struggle a bit when there are lots of characters, but that is just me, but I did okay.
I liked the characters a lot, especially Seren Temples. She is a great and strong person. Thrown into the deep end in space.
This book is a real rollercoaster ride. There were parts that I just kept thinking ‘well I can’t stop reading now!’
Jack is a great writer and I look forward to reading more of his work. I don’t read sci-fi as a rule but I do love crime novels. This was a good crime novel in space.
Well done Jack, keep up the good work!
October 4, 2020
Beveik viskas patiko: įdomus siužetas, visai nieko personažai (nors vienas toks erzinantis, bet jis, kaip supratau, ir turėjo būti erzinantis), lesbian romance (!!!!), bet pabaiga buvo gan staigi ir, sakyčiau, nelabai tenkinanti. Aš kažkaip galvojau, kad čia pirma dalis serijoj, o pasirodo - stand alone'as.
Sci fi ir mystery fanams tikrai rekomenduoju. Ši knyga iš tų, kur the journey is awesome even if the end is meh.
Sci fi ir mystery fanams tikrai rekomenduoju. Ši knyga iš tų, kur the journey is awesome even if the end is meh.
June 12, 2018
Action packed scifi
Really liked this book. Fast paced , good character development. Satisfying ending. Realistic scifi. Didn't have to suspend belief. Read in one sitting but did have off from work!
Really liked this book. Fast paced , good character development. Satisfying ending. Realistic scifi. Didn't have to suspend belief. Read in one sitting but did have off from work!
February 9, 2018
Nice, fast-paced sci-fi mystery that didn't go overboard with the tech-talk. I'm hoping there will be more Seren Temples books!
February 13, 2018
Good YA read
I enjoyed reading Anchor Leg. Earthling teen is forced into a position of authority in the far reaches of space and really steps up and nails it.
I enjoyed reading Anchor Leg. Earthling teen is forced into a position of authority in the far reaches of space and really steps up and nails it.
February 13, 2018
A pretty good plot that kept me interested. There were a few editing oversights, and I’m very reluctant to give three stars to someone who doesn’t know the difference between less and fewer, but I did enjoy the story. 2.5 would be my rating if that were an option.
February 7, 2017
A good mystery for sci-fi fans
Anchor Leg is a mystery set deep in space. It follows the voyage of a young security apprentice, Seren Temples, on the spaceship, Charybdis, which is headed to the outer reaches of the Relay. Earth has become bloated, so colonization of space has begun, and our main character finds the lure of a new future beyond an Earth filled with overcrowding and inequality to be irresistible. The story explores the experiences of 17 yo Seren, who is finding her place in the world (ship, planet, space), on the adventure of a lifetime, and we're there for the ride.
Under the watchful eye of her mentor, Bakalar (the Head of Security), Seren seems to be relishing her new role and life. Following a mysterious technical hitch, the Charybdis receives a distress signal from the Scylla, a small VIP ship. This results in Seren being dispatched as part of a team to investigate. But things don't go quite to plan and she finds herself embroiled in a deadly mystery that has the power to turn into a catastrophe.
The story evolves as more unexplained events take place, adding to the mystery, intrigue, and danger. As a result, she has no other choice but to step up and tackle the situation head-on. It's a baptism of fire for this newly appointed apprentice.
The book is written in first person POV, and describes everything in present tense rather than past. So we are listening to the main character describing everything as it happens. It did take me some time to get the voice in my head in synched with the main character. For some reason (no idea why), I found myself reminded of an old style detective movie being narrated by a dude (the detective) in a black trench coat and hat. As I said, this was just me trying to find the correct voice. Once I knew more about the main character, the trench coat man faded and Seren Temples stepped forward.
I'll admit that I'm a big fan of action, and was pleased to find there were some tense action scenes in the book, more so in the latter half. Early on, I did find that parts of the story were slower as we were introduced to the characters, settings, and establishing the backstory/plot. Keep in mind, this is just my thirst for action from the get-go, rather than anything lacking in the story.
The plot was multi-layered. It raised questions about Earth's sustainability, challenges to our survival, the complexities of human nature, and showed how we can align with different causes based on our own experiences/perception/beliefs. Everything was tied up neatly and I didn't notice any loose ends that were left unanswered.
In a Nutshell - Anchor Leg is a fundamentally a mystery, which could sit comfortably in a range of settings. To me, the balance between sci-fi action thriller and detective mystery tips more to the mystery side. Recommended for sci-fi fans who like to get their teeth into solving a mystery.
To see more of my reviews drop by to www.swlothian.com
Anchor Leg is a mystery set deep in space. It follows the voyage of a young security apprentice, Seren Temples, on the spaceship, Charybdis, which is headed to the outer reaches of the Relay. Earth has become bloated, so colonization of space has begun, and our main character finds the lure of a new future beyond an Earth filled with overcrowding and inequality to be irresistible. The story explores the experiences of 17 yo Seren, who is finding her place in the world (ship, planet, space), on the adventure of a lifetime, and we're there for the ride.
Under the watchful eye of her mentor, Bakalar (the Head of Security), Seren seems to be relishing her new role and life. Following a mysterious technical hitch, the Charybdis receives a distress signal from the Scylla, a small VIP ship. This results in Seren being dispatched as part of a team to investigate. But things don't go quite to plan and she finds herself embroiled in a deadly mystery that has the power to turn into a catastrophe.
The story evolves as more unexplained events take place, adding to the mystery, intrigue, and danger. As a result, she has no other choice but to step up and tackle the situation head-on. It's a baptism of fire for this newly appointed apprentice.
The book is written in first person POV, and describes everything in present tense rather than past. So we are listening to the main character describing everything as it happens. It did take me some time to get the voice in my head in synched with the main character. For some reason (no idea why), I found myself reminded of an old style detective movie being narrated by a dude (the detective) in a black trench coat and hat. As I said, this was just me trying to find the correct voice. Once I knew more about the main character, the trench coat man faded and Seren Temples stepped forward.
I'll admit that I'm a big fan of action, and was pleased to find there were some tense action scenes in the book, more so in the latter half. Early on, I did find that parts of the story were slower as we were introduced to the characters, settings, and establishing the backstory/plot. Keep in mind, this is just my thirst for action from the get-go, rather than anything lacking in the story.
The plot was multi-layered. It raised questions about Earth's sustainability, challenges to our survival, the complexities of human nature, and showed how we can align with different causes based on our own experiences/perception/beliefs. Everything was tied up neatly and I didn't notice any loose ends that were left unanswered.
In a Nutshell - Anchor Leg is a fundamentally a mystery, which could sit comfortably in a range of settings. To me, the balance between sci-fi action thriller and detective mystery tips more to the mystery side. Recommended for sci-fi fans who like to get their teeth into solving a mystery.
To see more of my reviews drop by to www.swlothian.com
May 10, 2024
Author Jack Croxall brings us the tale of the Seren Tempels and her adventure as first a security apprentice to acting head. Her voyage on the Charybdis started by looking into what one of the onboard scientist's were doing. Then they get a distress call from a ship called the Scylla. It's up to Tempels and the security team to board and find out what happened to the Scylla. Tempels then finds over on the doomed ship a man that can survive in low atmosphere. He forces her to kill him but its his blood that begins the Charybdis's own internal conflict. Tempels also finds someone that loves her along the way. This was a good book and I liked the mystery that unfolds as we see that even though humanity has settled the system that there are those that would threaten it for everyone just to make a dolor. I highly recommend this book to all Science fiction fans.
December 23, 2020
This is SF book with elements of crime story and thriller. In the beginning the plot is slowly developing and accelerating toward the end. The plot had much more potential but it is dissent as it is.
This is my assessments of this book Anchor Leg by Jack Croxall according to my 7 criteria:
1. Too long and Strenuous action - exciting and short - 4 stars
2. Boring - fun - 3 stars
3. Not difficult to read (as for non English native speaker] - 4 stars
4. Predictable (common) - good story (unusual) - 4 stars
5. Shalow story - has a deeper meaning - 3 stars.
6. The story is mass and Unfinished - The story is clear, understandable and well rounded - 3 stars
7. Dry and uninspired style of writing - Smooth style with humorous and fun characters - 3 stars
Total 3,42 stars
This is my assessments of this book Anchor Leg by Jack Croxall according to my 7 criteria:
1. Too long and Strenuous action - exciting and short - 4 stars
2. Boring - fun - 3 stars
3. Not difficult to read (as for non English native speaker] - 4 stars
4. Predictable (common) - good story (unusual) - 4 stars
5. Shalow story - has a deeper meaning - 3 stars.
6. The story is mass and Unfinished - The story is clear, understandable and well rounded - 3 stars
7. Dry and uninspired style of writing - Smooth style with humorous and fun characters - 3 stars
Total 3,42 stars
October 9, 2021
Jack Croxall is an author who can deliver amazing stories across different genres and Anchor Leg sees him deliver a story set 750 million miles from Earth. This book is based around humanity having expanded its reach out to the furthest reaches of the Solar System and setup numerous space stations known as the Relay, but when something goes wrong on one of the stations and Seren Temples is sent with her team to investigate what has happened can she keep herself and her team safe? This is a fast paced story which drew me in very quickly and was one of the best space based stories I have ever read.
May 22, 2023
A quick escapist read
I fear every story now must contain a nugget of current culture. While I live in a country with most population on the two coasts, as well as a vast farmland and undeveloped land between the coasts. This book and all education, both public and private,preaches Malthusian dystopian population theory. Malthusian population theory, while it never came to pass is now accepted gospel and is augmented by the theory that we will have a future population of unemployable parasites, displaced by mechanization and computerization. This book’s underlying premise is overpopulation. It is the motivation for the mystery.
I fear every story now must contain a nugget of current culture. While I live in a country with most population on the two coasts, as well as a vast farmland and undeveloped land between the coasts. This book and all education, both public and private,preaches Malthusian dystopian population theory. Malthusian population theory, while it never came to pass is now accepted gospel and is augmented by the theory that we will have a future population of unemployable parasites, displaced by mechanization and computerization. This book’s underlying premise is overpopulation. It is the motivation for the mystery.
September 24, 2020
I would totally recommend this book to sci-fi mystery lovers. The world was intriguing and believable. There was just enough complexity to keep me engaged in the mystery.
This story had kind of a slow start, but once it picked up, I couldn't put it down. This is one of those "read into the wee hours of the morning" books. There were a few dangling clauses that I wished were sentences, but that seemed to be an intentional part of the narrative style. Overall, a smooth and exciting read.
This story had kind of a slow start, but once it picked up, I couldn't put it down. This is one of those "read into the wee hours of the morning" books. There were a few dangling clauses that I wished were sentences, but that seemed to be an intentional part of the narrative style. Overall, a smooth and exciting read.
October 27, 2023
Perhaps a bit more than 3 stars, definitely not up to 4.
The setting is interesting, the characters are interesting, the plot details, dialogs and descriptions could use some more love.
Not Expanse level book, and in roughly the same era, of space colonies but not yet interstellar. This is does not get enough books, which is a pity. There is also the gritty economic realism which I very much like.
But in the end it feels like a first book, where the author hasn't yet found their style.
The setting is interesting, the characters are interesting, the plot details, dialogs and descriptions could use some more love.
Not Expanse level book, and in roughly the same era, of space colonies but not yet interstellar. This is does not get enough books, which is a pity. There is also the gritty economic realism which I very much like.
But in the end it feels like a first book, where the author hasn't yet found their style.
March 13, 2020
Brilliant story, easy to read, and very gripping.
September 4, 2020
Not bad
This was a food young adult sci-fi novel. It had murder mystery thrown in for good measure. I liked it.
This was a food young adult sci-fi novel. It had murder mystery thrown in for good measure. I liked it.
May 26, 2018
Ok, dragged a little but kept my interest.
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