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Foothold #3
Serendipity
Adversity. Fear. Survival.
The inhabitants of Serendipity have survived the dramatic events that followed the arrival of humankind’s second starship, the Inspiration. David Miller’s beloved Grace lies suspended between life and death, and he faces the prospect of leading a divided community. Meanwhile, disaster looms in the form of a planet-busting asteroid that will strike their planet in a matter of months.
Somehow David must unite the colony in a desperate attempt to avert the coming disaster – and perhaps the extinction of humanity.
The inhabitants of Serendipity have survived the dramatic events that followed the arrival of humankind’s second starship, the Inspiration. David Miller’s beloved Grace lies suspended between life and death, and he faces the prospect of leading a divided community. Meanwhile, disaster looms in the form of a planet-busting asteroid that will strike their planet in a matter of months.
Somehow David must unite the colony in a desperate attempt to avert the coming disaster – and perhaps the extinction of humanity.
- GenresScience Fiction
409 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2016
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About the author
Dennis Ingram
8 books18 followersDennis Ingram was born in 1963 and developed an insatiable appetite for anything relating to rockets and space, and needless to say followed the Apollo program with a passion.
He read every science fiction book in his local library, growing up on a diet of Andre Norton, E. E. 'Doc' Smith, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clark and other iconic science fiction authors.
He wrote science fiction stories in school notebooks when he was a boy, but as he grew up he put those away and switched to writing in computer languages instead. He kept reading though, hundreds and hundreds of books, especially science fiction, and never stopped dreaming. One day, he started to write those dreams down.
He read every science fiction book in his local library, growing up on a diet of Andre Norton, E. E. 'Doc' Smith, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clark and other iconic science fiction authors.
He wrote science fiction stories in school notebooks when he was a boy, but as he grew up he put those away and switched to writing in computer languages instead. He kept reading though, hundreds and hundreds of books, especially science fiction, and never stopped dreaming. One day, he started to write those dreams down.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
August 15, 2025
a solid follow up to the series
Another entertaining tale in the Foothold series! I really enjoyed parts of this book, though there were places I did not like so much. The plot really dragged in the sections where the colony was trying to develop some form of government for their suddenly much larger population after the arrival of the Inspiration. Then the power struggles; it started to seem too much like back here on Earth.
Things definitely picked up as the story progressed and I found myself very interested in what happened next. The story wrapped up pretty well, though I could see a few seeds planted for future installments.
Another entertaining tale in the Foothold series! I really enjoyed parts of this book, though there were places I did not like so much. The plot really dragged in the sections where the colony was trying to develop some form of government for their suddenly much larger population after the arrival of the Inspiration. Then the power struggles; it started to seem too much like back here on Earth.
Things definitely picked up as the story progressed and I found myself very interested in what happened next. The story wrapped up pretty well, though I could see a few seeds planted for future installments.
July 20, 2017
Best of the three
Character development has been great. You will want to stay and learn from these people. As the first two books this is a goo read and decent story. Awaiting the next arc.
Character development has been great. You will want to stay and learn from these people. As the first two books this is a goo read and decent story. Awaiting the next arc.
May 31, 2017
What a trilogy
Turmoil, troubles, and Hope. Couldn't put the book down to find out what happens to the characters. It truly was Serendipity to discover the adventure within...
Turmoil, troubles, and Hope. Couldn't put the book down to find out what happens to the characters. It truly was Serendipity to discover the adventure within...
July 10, 2017
This concludes the first arc of the series and it was quite nicely done overall. Some of the dialogue is still a bit rough but otherwise an enjoyable read.
January 2, 2019
Unique, with a taste of wanting more, please consider a fourth book
December 9, 2017
I like it
I enjoyed the story a lot. Very fun read and it was not dated material like some other sci-fi stories I have read.
I enjoyed the story a lot. Very fun read and it was not dated material like some other sci-fi stories I have read.
March 13, 2018
Once again I don't feel this book quite hits the heights of the first in the series. An enjoyable read nevertheless.
August 22, 2018
And the story continues
Great next story. Full of surprises. Loved every minute. Can't wait to see what happens in the next installment. Keep them coming.
Great next story. Full of surprises. Loved every minute. Can't wait to see what happens in the next installment. Keep them coming.
February 7, 2020
Excellent
Well... I bought the next in the series... Need I say more than the next 5more required words... Oh, only 2 more.
Well... I bought the next in the series... Need I say more than the next 5more required words... Oh, only 2 more.
May 31, 2020
Outstanding Book Three
Book Three is a great storyline, with action at every turn. Good triumphs over evil. Can't wait to get into Book Four.
Book Three is a great storyline, with action at every turn. Good triumphs over evil. Can't wait to get into Book Four.
October 17, 2024
Another great read!
The story unfolded with unexpected twists and turns. I will definitely read Book 4 to see where this story takes us.
The story unfolded with unexpected twists and turns. I will definitely read Book 4 to see where this story takes us.
April 2, 2017
Another great add to the series. Also a great stopping point but hope to see more! I feel like (unlike a lot of serial-esque books) this was a great way to really end it. However I can't wait for the next one to come out.
It did feel like two short books but together, but I was happy when the first half ended and we got to what I thought was more exciting.
Keep it up!
It did feel like two short books but together, but I was happy when the first half ended and we got to what I thought was more exciting.
Keep it up!
June 6, 2017
fantastic read. I couldn't put it down!
other than some minor issues with character arcs (Carla being the worst), I deeply enjoyed this book. I was very disappointed in the second novel and nearly didn't purchase this one. That would have been a shame.
other than some minor issues with character arcs (Carla being the worst), I deeply enjoyed this book. I was very disappointed in the second novel and nearly didn't purchase this one. That would have been a shame.
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