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Stealing the Sun #2
Starburst
Faster-than-light travel changes everything Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government. The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy.To remain free Casmir’s web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken.Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams. Success could be worse.-----STARBURST, the second book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.-----"Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you’ve read every last word."Kristine Kathryn RuschHugo Award–winning author of the Diving Universe
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244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2016
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May 20, 2023
This is the second book in the series and I only read it because I purchased books 1-3 as a set.
This one is told from the pov of a completely different set of characters and could easily be read as a stand alone book. It was also the best of the 3 books that I read, which really isn't saying much.
This one is told from the pov of a completely different set of characters and could easily be read as a stand alone book. It was also the best of the 3 books that I read, which really isn't saying much.
May 31, 2023
Excellent complex expansion of Humanity into space including first contact and immersive technological development. I purchased 1st set of three books. Purchased this set of three books on May 28, 2023, from Amazon for $1.06 with tax.
January 25, 2017
On Human Pyramids and the Creation of Wormholes
When I reviewed Starflight (Stealing the Sun), the first book in this series, I said "WANT. MOAR." With Book 2, author Ron Collins has most certainly delivered "MOAR" . . . and then some.
The book starts off by expanding on the fictional world that Collins so deftly created in the first installment, taking us back in time before the events that transpired in Book 1, allowing us to learn more about the political structure and politics in play in his well-crafted universe.
Collins shows here that he has a real talent for world-building -- not only does he bring us well-rounded characters that are anything but one-dimensional, he places them in a world that is alive and teeming with life. The characters themselves are portrayed with a depth and thoughtfulness that reflects the author's care and craft.
The Starfall universe expands considerably in this installment, with the introduction of several new characters, including a pair of hot-shot fighter pilots who resonate with a "Top Gun" vibe while successfully remaining far above the "cariciature" bar. The scenes with this duo add a healthy dose of space-faring action to world-expanding mix that Collins brings to the table. Combine that with the behnd-the-scenes political intrigue, and the result is a very satisfying read.
Speaking of political intrigue, Collins does an admirable job here of fleshing-out a very plausible, believable political sphere for his fledgling universe -- we learn more about the origins of the Universe Three (U3) organization, and the grievances that they have with the standing United Government (UG). The U3 backstory will will leave most readers pondering the difference between a "terrorist organization," "Rebel Alliances," and "Independent Factions" -- and Collins leaves us with plenty of food for thought.
This installment represented a fairly large shift in focus from the first book, and we see very little of the Everguard from Book 1, and there's no sign at all of Evergard's Commander Torrance. The new characters more than make up for this, and I didn't find myself left with a sense of abandonment because I suspect that we may see more of Commander Torrance and the rest of his crew in future installments, as the various story threads that Collins is laying-down come together later on.
All in all, as with the first book, this installment did not fail to deliver, although like the first book it did leave me wanting "MOAR." I can't wait to see where the author takes us with Book 3.
When I reviewed Starflight (Stealing the Sun), the first book in this series, I said "WANT. MOAR." With Book 2, author Ron Collins has most certainly delivered "MOAR" . . . and then some.
The book starts off by expanding on the fictional world that Collins so deftly created in the first installment, taking us back in time before the events that transpired in Book 1, allowing us to learn more about the political structure and politics in play in his well-crafted universe.
Collins shows here that he has a real talent for world-building -- not only does he bring us well-rounded characters that are anything but one-dimensional, he places them in a world that is alive and teeming with life. The characters themselves are portrayed with a depth and thoughtfulness that reflects the author's care and craft.
The Starfall universe expands considerably in this installment, with the introduction of several new characters, including a pair of hot-shot fighter pilots who resonate with a "Top Gun" vibe while successfully remaining far above the "cariciature" bar. The scenes with this duo add a healthy dose of space-faring action to world-expanding mix that Collins brings to the table. Combine that with the behnd-the-scenes political intrigue, and the result is a very satisfying read.
Speaking of political intrigue, Collins does an admirable job here of fleshing-out a very plausible, believable political sphere for his fledgling universe -- we learn more about the origins of the Universe Three (U3) organization, and the grievances that they have with the standing United Government (UG). The U3 backstory will will leave most readers pondering the difference between a "terrorist organization," "Rebel Alliances," and "Independent Factions" -- and Collins leaves us with plenty of food for thought.
This installment represented a fairly large shift in focus from the first book, and we see very little of the Everguard from Book 1, and there's no sign at all of Evergard's Commander Torrance. The new characters more than make up for this, and I didn't find myself left with a sense of abandonment because I suspect that we may see more of Commander Torrance and the rest of his crew in future installments, as the various story threads that Collins is laying-down come together later on.
All in all, as with the first book, this installment did not fail to deliver, although like the first book it did leave me wanting "MOAR." I can't wait to see where the author takes us with Book 3.
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