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Station Breaker #2
Orbital
For astronaut David Dixon, sneaking aboard a Russian space station and stealing a nuclear bomb was the easy part – now he has to survive re-entry on an untested inflatable heat shield and then deal with the aftermath of being the most wanted man on Earth.When a clandestine intelligence agency offers David the chance to return to space and probably not get killed – he finds himself in a world of intrigue when a secret mission takes an unexpected turn as he goes undercover on an orbiting science platform in order to track down the spymaster known as Silverback.Orbital is a fast-paced blend of space action and mystery thriller set in the fast-emerging aerospace age.
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First published January 18, 2017
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July 29, 2018
4 of 5 stars at the BiblioSanctum https://bibliosanctum.com/2018/07/29/...
After Station Breaker closed on such an open-ended cliffhanger (*shakes fist*) I picked up Orbital immediately afterwards to continue following the action-packed adventures of former-pilot-turned-space-ops-astronaut David Dixon.
If you thought the first book was too extreme and ridiculous with its over-the-top antics, the good news is that this sequel takes a more laid-back tone. Thankfully though, it’s no less intense. While Station Breaker was your equivalent of a summer action blockbuster, Orbital reads more like a slick spy thriller. Picking up directly from the previous novel, the story sees David back on Earth, hailed as a hero for averting a global disaster. Unfortunately, the damage caused by the media circus has been done. David is let go by his employers at the aerospace company, and even though he was exonerated of all charges, the stigma of being labeled as a terrorist at one point means that no other agencies are willing to touch him with a ten-foot pole. The chances of David being able to fly again are looking quite bleak indeed.
Then one day, David is contacted by a covert government intelligence agency through one of his new connections. As it turns out, some of the enemy technology he encountered in the last book was actually stolen or leaked from a top-secret lab originating on an orbiting science space platform. While David is no spy, his experiences with these types of clandestine operations in space make him the most qualified to infiltrate the platform and sniff out the one responsible for the theft and leaks. Finding the culprit will also hopefully lead them to discover the identity of the shadowy agent known as Silverback, a highly placed mole in the US government.
After the rollercoaster ride that was Station Breaker, the beginning of Orbital was a nice chance at a little breather. Granted, the story was a little slower to take off this time, and in a lot of ways, the way things started reminded me a lot of another Andrew Mayne sequel. In his Naturalist series, the protagonist Theo Cray becomes anathema to the academic community after his involvement in a high-profile case to help catch a serial killer. Likewise, David Dixon manages to save the world but the fallout from the highly-publicized incident immediately kills his chances at ever being hired again by a legitimate aerospace company. In both cases, the characters are forced to take on any kind of soul-sucking work they could find. But because Orbital also needed to tie up a lot loose threads left by the non-ending of the previous book, the intro section was further protracted (which is another good reason why authors should just end a book properly.)
The good news is, once the story gets going, it gets REALLY going, and after the first third, the book gets hard to put down. Most of it takes place primarily aboard the orbital space platform where David must pretend to be a fellow researcher while trying to root out the traitor without arousing suspicions. David’s not the world’s best secret agent, but he does a relatively good job blending in, poking his nose discreetly into everyone’s work while schmoozing his way into the commanders’ good graces and politely holding off advances from lusty astronauts. A lot of the interactions are entertaining as you would expect, given our protagonist’s sense of humor. There are some amazing characters in Orbital—and also some great technology. This one’s a bit heavier on the science and jargon compared to the first book, but astronautics doesn’t have to be in your wheelhouse for you to appreciate this series. All of it is fascinating stuff that should be easy to take in and digest, and my favorite parts all involve David trying to MacGyver his way out life and death situations.
For fans of mysteries set in space, it doesn’t get much better than Orbital. It’s also a very clever and funny, and yet that humor does not come at the expense of the suspense and thrills. While the book sets a different tone than its predecessor, it’s no less addictive and fast-paced. Highly recommended.
After Station Breaker closed on such an open-ended cliffhanger (*shakes fist*) I picked up Orbital immediately afterwards to continue following the action-packed adventures of former-pilot-turned-space-ops-astronaut David Dixon.
If you thought the first book was too extreme and ridiculous with its over-the-top antics, the good news is that this sequel takes a more laid-back tone. Thankfully though, it’s no less intense. While Station Breaker was your equivalent of a summer action blockbuster, Orbital reads more like a slick spy thriller. Picking up directly from the previous novel, the story sees David back on Earth, hailed as a hero for averting a global disaster. Unfortunately, the damage caused by the media circus has been done. David is let go by his employers at the aerospace company, and even though he was exonerated of all charges, the stigma of being labeled as a terrorist at one point means that no other agencies are willing to touch him with a ten-foot pole. The chances of David being able to fly again are looking quite bleak indeed.
Then one day, David is contacted by a covert government intelligence agency through one of his new connections. As it turns out, some of the enemy technology he encountered in the last book was actually stolen or leaked from a top-secret lab originating on an orbiting science space platform. While David is no spy, his experiences with these types of clandestine operations in space make him the most qualified to infiltrate the platform and sniff out the one responsible for the theft and leaks. Finding the culprit will also hopefully lead them to discover the identity of the shadowy agent known as Silverback, a highly placed mole in the US government.
After the rollercoaster ride that was Station Breaker, the beginning of Orbital was a nice chance at a little breather. Granted, the story was a little slower to take off this time, and in a lot of ways, the way things started reminded me a lot of another Andrew Mayne sequel. In his Naturalist series, the protagonist Theo Cray becomes anathema to the academic community after his involvement in a high-profile case to help catch a serial killer. Likewise, David Dixon manages to save the world but the fallout from the highly-publicized incident immediately kills his chances at ever being hired again by a legitimate aerospace company. In both cases, the characters are forced to take on any kind of soul-sucking work they could find. But because Orbital also needed to tie up a lot loose threads left by the non-ending of the previous book, the intro section was further protracted (which is another good reason why authors should just end a book properly.)
The good news is, once the story gets going, it gets REALLY going, and after the first third, the book gets hard to put down. Most of it takes place primarily aboard the orbital space platform where David must pretend to be a fellow researcher while trying to root out the traitor without arousing suspicions. David’s not the world’s best secret agent, but he does a relatively good job blending in, poking his nose discreetly into everyone’s work while schmoozing his way into the commanders’ good graces and politely holding off advances from lusty astronauts. A lot of the interactions are entertaining as you would expect, given our protagonist’s sense of humor. There are some amazing characters in Orbital—and also some great technology. This one’s a bit heavier on the science and jargon compared to the first book, but astronautics doesn’t have to be in your wheelhouse for you to appreciate this series. All of it is fascinating stuff that should be easy to take in and digest, and my favorite parts all involve David trying to MacGyver his way out life and death situations.
For fans of mysteries set in space, it doesn’t get much better than Orbital. It’s also a very clever and funny, and yet that humor does not come at the expense of the suspense and thrills. While the book sets a different tone than its predecessor, it’s no less addictive and fast-paced. Highly recommended.
July 26, 2017
Recieved this book in anticipation of a review
As I mentioned in my review of the previous book of this Duology, I got this book free and so I went back and bought the first book. Where the first book is a self-aware reconstruction of the thriller action book, this book is more of a detective novel; in SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE! So it's a MUCH, much slower pace than the first book. As I mentioned in my status updates - that's fine with me because the pacing should serve the story. And detective stories are usually a much slower pace than thrillers.
BY THE WAY - spoilers for book 1 below.
This book picks up EXACTLY where the first book left off. Dixon, our protagonist, is falling through space with the barest of protection after having saved the world from nuclear EMP destruction of technology. The previous plot had me a little nervous when he's rescued, but this is not that story anymore. Mayne does a good job of dealing with the fallout for Dixon of being inadvertantly involved in spy stuff (technical term) - making it as realistic as he could while still giving our character a bit of plot armor. Let's just say that, given what happened to Dixon with the DIA in the first book, he's a bit ballsy with the CIA in ways I wouldn't have had the balls to do. So eventually he ends up doing spy stuff again after what I think is a pretty logical series of missteps. That snowballs into more spy stuff and at about the 44% mark we're at the meat and potatoes of this story.
That's probably what costs the book that elusive fifth star for me. Mayne NEEDS this in the book because it's logical, makes the story more believable, and grounds Dixon's actions. But it means we're nearly halfway through the book before we get to the real plot. And with how much fun Mayne has with the cast of characters on the space station, I wish we got to spend more time there. I'm no published author, so I can't say how it could have been done better, it's just a bummer.
At least once we get up there it's great. There's more discussions of tech that may come to pass, great attempts at subterfuge, awesome feats of duct tape, and horny astronauts. Wait, what? Actually, what I like about that last one is that it takes what I enjoyed about the last book - Mayne's resistance of the thriller trope that the guy and girl have to hook up - and builds a real relationship that the aformentioned sexnaut challenges. It moves that particular plot point forward and gives us more inside into Dixon.
In the end, Mayne has done a great job because I want more Dixon and, hopefully, Laney. As is often the case, perhaps we don't get any more in this universe because it would be a stretch for Dixon to keep ending up in these situations. And the audience rarely knows what they want and when they get what they want, it's not always a good thing. But I wouldn't mind Dixon and Laney on one of those deep space missions they've mentioned in the books. It'd be fun to see them in that kind of high stakes environment and what Mayne can do with that.
So, do you like mysteries? space nerd stuff ? spy stuff? Yes to one or all three and you'll enjoy this book.
As I mentioned in my review of the previous book of this Duology, I got this book free and so I went back and bought the first book. Where the first book is a self-aware reconstruction of the thriller action book, this book is more of a detective novel; in SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE! So it's a MUCH, much slower pace than the first book. As I mentioned in my status updates - that's fine with me because the pacing should serve the story. And detective stories are usually a much slower pace than thrillers.
BY THE WAY - spoilers for book 1 below.
This book picks up EXACTLY where the first book left off. Dixon, our protagonist, is falling through space with the barest of protection after having saved the world from nuclear EMP destruction of technology. The previous plot had me a little nervous when he's rescued, but this is not that story anymore. Mayne does a good job of dealing with the fallout for Dixon of being inadvertantly involved in spy stuff (technical term) - making it as realistic as he could while still giving our character a bit of plot armor. Let's just say that, given what happened to Dixon with the DIA in the first book, he's a bit ballsy with the CIA in ways I wouldn't have had the balls to do. So eventually he ends up doing spy stuff again after what I think is a pretty logical series of missteps. That snowballs into more spy stuff and at about the 44% mark we're at the meat and potatoes of this story.
That's probably what costs the book that elusive fifth star for me. Mayne NEEDS this in the book because it's logical, makes the story more believable, and grounds Dixon's actions. But it means we're nearly halfway through the book before we get to the real plot. And with how much fun Mayne has with the cast of characters on the space station, I wish we got to spend more time there. I'm no published author, so I can't say how it could have been done better, it's just a bummer.
At least once we get up there it's great. There's more discussions of tech that may come to pass, great attempts at subterfuge, awesome feats of duct tape, and horny astronauts. Wait, what? Actually, what I like about that last one is that it takes what I enjoyed about the last book - Mayne's resistance of the thriller trope that the guy and girl have to hook up - and builds a real relationship that the aformentioned sexnaut challenges. It moves that particular plot point forward and gives us more inside into Dixon.
In the end, Mayne has done a great job because I want more Dixon and, hopefully, Laney. As is often the case, perhaps we don't get any more in this universe because it would be a stretch for Dixon to keep ending up in these situations. And the audience rarely knows what they want and when they get what they want, it's not always a good thing. But I wouldn't mind Dixon and Laney on one of those deep space missions they've mentioned in the books. It'd be fun to see them in that kind of high stakes environment and what Mayne can do with that.
So, do you like mysteries? space nerd stuff ? spy stuff? Yes to one or all three and you'll enjoy this book.
September 20, 2018
Well...as I've said before, lately I've read a lot of mediocre/blah reads. I've been looking for a book that would draw me in and hold my interest. This one did.
Before I read it/picked it up I wasn't aware that it was the second in a series. I may go back and pick up the first even though I already know what happened.
This is a book about...well it's about David Dixon who always wanted to go into space. He trained as a pilot just to get into space. However he got involved in space spy/fy, sort of. Now he's just glad he came through it without going to prison, or maybe vanishing into a secret CIA prison...somewhere.
However (again) because of his...recent past...he is now called on to, well called on to get involved in the plot of this book.
And it's good...really. Here you'll get lots of action, lots of story, lots of plot...and I can recommend it. And I do recommend it. Enjoy.
Before I read it/picked it up I wasn't aware that it was the second in a series. I may go back and pick up the first even though I already know what happened.
This is a book about...well it's about David Dixon who always wanted to go into space. He trained as a pilot just to get into space. However he got involved in space spy/fy, sort of. Now he's just glad he came through it without going to prison, or maybe vanishing into a secret CIA prison...somewhere.
However (again) because of his...recent past...he is now called on to, well called on to get involved in the plot of this book.
And it's good...really. Here you'll get lots of action, lots of story, lots of plot...and I can recommend it. And I do recommend it. Enjoy.
September 16, 2019
A great conclusion to this two part story in near space at a space station.
Someone is leaking information and directing sabotage at the space station and David Dixon has to find out quickly who the antagonist is and more importantly who is directing them.
Recommended pair of stories
Someone is leaking information and directing sabotage at the space station and David Dixon has to find out quickly who the antagonist is and more importantly who is directing them.
Recommended pair of stories
January 17, 2021
4.5 stars bumped up because I throughly enjoyed this duology.
This book picks up IMMEDIATELY after the first books cliff hanger, so to keep the momentum going I seriously recommend having both these books on hand while reading.
This book wasn’t as action packed or thrilling as the first, but it’s charm was using Dixon as more of a detective than an action hero. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of action.
I’m not really a space nerd but I love how Mayne always interjects some learning about the topics he writes about. He shares lots about the science of space without it being preachy.
I am also a huge fan of twists, and there are several false leads here.
It’s a bit like a really cool clue game in space with MacGyver!
Kyle McCarley did a STELLAR job of narration. He was perfect for the character Dixon, and really made the book come alive.
Highly recommend the audio version of this if you like an entertaining detective/action story with a twist!
This book picks up IMMEDIATELY after the first books cliff hanger, so to keep the momentum going I seriously recommend having both these books on hand while reading.
This book wasn’t as action packed or thrilling as the first, but it’s charm was using Dixon as more of a detective than an action hero. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of action.
I’m not really a space nerd but I love how Mayne always interjects some learning about the topics he writes about. He shares lots about the science of space without it being preachy.
I am also a huge fan of twists, and there are several false leads here.
It’s a bit like a really cool clue game in space with MacGyver!
Kyle McCarley did a STELLAR job of narration. He was perfect for the character Dixon, and really made the book come alive.
Highly recommend the audio version of this if you like an entertaining detective/action story with a twist!
March 25, 2019
Downloaded and read immediately after finishing Station Breaker as I was totally drawn into this incredibly insane (stupid) world. The sequel suffers from quite a slow start (a bit of farting around at the bottom of a lake) before Dixon gets drawn back into the main plot, but once it gets going it's a fun ride. Rather than the all-out-crazy-action of the first novel, this has more of a detective-thriller vibe, which Mayne handles very competently. Very enjoyable two-book series.
March 11, 2017
Its one fun, fast, exciting read. Could Andrew Mayne really write another story about the same character, keep that crazy speedy pace, and still keep it interesting? Turns out, yes. I love this idea of near term almost science fiction. Bring on more Andrew, please.
August 6, 2022
second half of the book is literally just among us
(2.5 stars)
(2.5 stars)
December 10, 2019
I expected this to just be a repeat of book one but it was not. I enjoyed the whodunnit aspect.
October 1, 2020
pure fun
September 20, 2017
Enjoyable Book
It is nice to have some humerus comments throughout the book. A science fiction detective book that was fun to read.
It is nice to have some humerus comments throughout the book. A science fiction detective book that was fun to read.
March 16, 2020
Good story
Interesting learning about space. You need an editor. There were about 100 errors and times I couldn't t follow the story due to inadequate description. Love your stories though.
Interesting learning about space. You need an editor. There were about 100 errors and times I couldn't t follow the story due to inadequate description. Love your stories though.
April 7, 2019
Terrible
Just awful! In the kindle front, tons of misspellings. On the story front, just ridiculous concepts. Not worth the read
Just awful! In the kindle front, tons of misspellings. On the story front, just ridiculous concepts. Not worth the read
June 16, 2024
Entertaining, sure. But the dialogue is just awful.
July 7, 2024
Good mystery, excellent character work, and mostly good science.
The first couple of thousand words of this book should have been the end of the previous book which would have massively helped the first book, which had no real ending, and made this book more coherent. I like Mayne's writing, but this was just dumb.
In spite of the problems noted in the spoiler section, this was a very good mix of SF and mystery/suspense. While I would suggest a bit more help from people with an understanding of the science and engineering involved, I would still recommend this book.
The first couple of thousand words of this book should have been the end of the previous book which would have massively helped the first book, which had no real ending, and made this book more coherent. I like Mayne's writing, but this was just dumb.
In spite of the problems noted in the spoiler section, this was a very good mix of SF and mystery/suspense. While I would suggest a bit more help from people with an understanding of the science and engineering involved, I would still recommend this book.
December 31, 2017
Orbital is a fine follow-up to Station Breaker. The style/setup is similar. First person narrative by a sort-of-average guy turned action hero. The story moves very fast, with slam-bang action. In Orbital, the protagonist is more of a typical action story hero, than the ordinary guy caught in a confusing and dangerous tumult, that he was in Station Breaker. There are more than a few twists and turns throughout the story. Now, if you really slow things down and look closely at the overall setup of the story and the logic and motivations, you can find several things that don't make a lot of sense and several deus ex machinas and macguffins. There's also little character development. The overall story arc and characters really exist only to support the action scenes and plot twists. This didn't bother me much, as I just went along for the ride. I was a bit surprised that a key plot point from both books, namely discovery of the identity of a mysterious Big Bad character, pretty much fizzled out near the end. In fact, the whole ending seemed quite rushed, with many loose ends quickly and conveniently tied up. If you can enjoy a thrill ride without looking behind the curtain, you should enjoy Orbital.
December 7, 2021
Astronaut David Dixon goes undercover for a government agency and investigates sabotage on a large space station devoted to high-tech research. He encounters much danger and life-threatening situations. This is the second book in a series and the early chapters deal with tying up loose ends after the abrupt ending in the first book. The middle third drags as the plot bridges to the more exciting final third. Action picks back up when Dixon boards the orbiting space lab and meets an interesting cast of research scientists. Among them is a killer that Dixon must uncover before more lives are lost - possibly his own, if he isn't careful. Passages involving Dixon's girlfriend, Laney, are excellent, but she plays a lesser role in this book. Dixon's brushes with danger and near-death experiences grow even more farfetched and he assumes near superhuman qualities in this offering. Readers of this genre will likely overlook most of that in favor of high excitement and entertainment. Dixon behaves a little meaner this time around and maybe he needs to if he wants to live. He gets in so much trouble, it's no sure thing.
September 21, 2017
Discover a Great Author; Orbital/Station Breaker 2 Great Reads
Dave Dixon is my new fictional heroe, the man I want to be when I grow up lol to steal a line from Station Breaker. This series was laugh out loud funny so much so my significant other asked me what I was reading, I enjoyed Andrew Maynes books immensely! WARNING! Do not read in a library; I recommend an environment where guffawing loudly while alone will not lead to unwanted personal attention; I.e. the white hug yourself dinner jacket. Hilarity aside the plot in both books is imaginative and riveting. Reading Station Breaker was synonymous to riding a roller coaster, every time I thought I had it all figured out- off we would go again flying up inclines and around blind turns, a veritable thrill ride. Thank You Andrew Mayne, you have introduced me to an reinvigorated frontier-Space and all the new cutting edge technology that is just as exciting as your plot and characters. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DONT MISS BOTH BOOKS!!
Dave Dixon is my new fictional heroe, the man I want to be when I grow up lol to steal a line from Station Breaker. This series was laugh out loud funny so much so my significant other asked me what I was reading, I enjoyed Andrew Maynes books immensely! WARNING! Do not read in a library; I recommend an environment where guffawing loudly while alone will not lead to unwanted personal attention; I.e. the white hug yourself dinner jacket. Hilarity aside the plot in both books is imaginative and riveting. Reading Station Breaker was synonymous to riding a roller coaster, every time I thought I had it all figured out- off we would go again flying up inclines and around blind turns, a veritable thrill ride. Thank You Andrew Mayne, you have introduced me to an reinvigorated frontier-Space and all the new cutting edge technology that is just as exciting as your plot and characters. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DONT MISS BOTH BOOKS!!
April 15, 2018
So we last left David he was not going to Die, Yet, but still in space.... Orbital is the thrilling continuation of David's up and down adventures to space as he continues his fight for good & his self preservation. Orbital digs deeper in to the relationships we have seen built. As we see David tempted in ways unfair to any man. We see even more of his MacGyver/Jason Borne skills, and just a little less of his Grand Theft _____ skills. To prepare I reread Station Breaker, and then immediately read Orbital, I could not put it down and was sad when it ended as I just wanted more and more Space Ops stories. That is the only downside knowing that It will be a year or more before the next Space Ops book, but if I could we could another 10 books like this at one a year I would be a very very happy reader eagerly reading each one. As long as Andrew Mayne can come up with stories in this world I will continue to buy and read them. A++++++
June 14, 2019
In the spirit of Robert Heinlein, a rollicking space adventure. Great fun! I enjoyed the two volume series.
Here's a question--I am a regular 60-something female, whatever that means. Driving to work, I witnessed a street altercation on a quiet CT street: two men fighting in the middle of the road so I couldn't drive around them or u-turn. The massive adrenaline rush of cognitive dissonance and fear was overwhelming. Ultimately I went past them and alerted the police, but it took the rest of the day for the "rush" to subside. So I guess I am wondering how our hero Dave managed to control all his ups and downs of his adventures over just a couple days. Obviously training and all of "the right stuff" that our first responders and military folks display.
My learning? I guess that it's fun to read about these exciting plots and plucky resourcefulness, but maybe (obviously) I am not cut out for it myself. This experience has given me a different perspective as I dive into stories.
Here's a question--I am a regular 60-something female, whatever that means. Driving to work, I witnessed a street altercation on a quiet CT street: two men fighting in the middle of the road so I couldn't drive around them or u-turn. The massive adrenaline rush of cognitive dissonance and fear was overwhelming. Ultimately I went past them and alerted the police, but it took the rest of the day for the "rush" to subside. So I guess I am wondering how our hero Dave managed to control all his ups and downs of his adventures over just a couple days. Obviously training and all of "the right stuff" that our first responders and military folks display.
My learning? I guess that it's fun to read about these exciting plots and plucky resourcefulness, but maybe (obviously) I am not cut out for it myself. This experience has given me a different perspective as I dive into stories.
December 15, 2023
4+ stars
So far I read most of Andrew Mayne's series and have enjoyed all of them very much. He is a very good story teller providing a lot of detail without over-burdening the reader about the research he has done to set the environment of the stories.
In Station Breaker 1, astronaut David Dixon, escaping death in space, laser blast from a Russian space station, and harrowing ordeal after re-entry and to be the most wanted man on Earth was just the beginning. In Station Breaker 2, David Dixon is called upon by a forming dark agency intending to provide dark ops in space. He is tasked with returning to space to determine how a foreign satellite has laser capability developed by the US. He finds himself covertly on a scientific space station where the mystery must be solved.
You can think of David Dixon as a sort of bumbling MacGyver with more lives than any cat ever. It is a wild ride and fun. Leave your skepticism behind and enjoy.
So far I read most of Andrew Mayne's series and have enjoyed all of them very much. He is a very good story teller providing a lot of detail without over-burdening the reader about the research he has done to set the environment of the stories.
In Station Breaker 1, astronaut David Dixon, escaping death in space, laser blast from a Russian space station, and harrowing ordeal after re-entry and to be the most wanted man on Earth was just the beginning. In Station Breaker 2, David Dixon is called upon by a forming dark agency intending to provide dark ops in space. He is tasked with returning to space to determine how a foreign satellite has laser capability developed by the US. He finds himself covertly on a scientific space station where the mystery must be solved.
You can think of David Dixon as a sort of bumbling MacGyver with more lives than any cat ever. It is a wild ride and fun. Leave your skepticism behind and enjoy.
April 6, 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable continuation of the story that began with Station Breaker.
Going in I wasn't sure where the author would take the story after such an action packed opening novel and pleasingly whilst the level of action in this story is lesser, it is nonetheless an excellent read. I highly enjoyed the amateur space detective aspect as Dixon methodically attempts to identify who is responsible for the theft of classified information (well, part of a laser crystal anyway).
I am hoping the author will continue the series with a third book as it seems there's plenty of material to expand the narrative with Laney and the newly minted organisation.
Would recommend, but definitely read Station Breaker first for the full experience.
Going in I wasn't sure where the author would take the story after such an action packed opening novel and pleasingly whilst the level of action in this story is lesser, it is nonetheless an excellent read. I highly enjoyed the amateur space detective aspect as Dixon methodically attempts to identify who is responsible for the theft of classified information (well, part of a laser crystal anyway).
I am hoping the author will continue the series with a third book as it seems there's plenty of material to expand the narrative with Laney and the newly minted organisation.
Would recommend, but definitely read Station Breaker first for the full experience.
June 7, 2022
David Dixon is the working man Dr Theo Cray. He survives the fall from the K1 mission and then the fallout. David gets back to space as part of a new organization Space Ops. He spends time on an industrial park in space where is sent to investigate. Glad that Laney gets to show the Right Stuff.
Loved this comparison:
adventure space camp for rich tourists where they treat them like make believe astronauts then send them on a seven-minute suborbital flight where they sort of see stars and experience weightlessness before falling back to Mojave. I mean, if that’s your thing, great. But that’s like jumping into the hotel pool in Brisbane and saying you swam the Great Barrier Reef
I am here to help plan all your travel needs.
Loved this comparison:
adventure space camp for rich tourists where they treat them like make believe astronauts then send them on a seven-minute suborbital flight where they sort of see stars and experience weightlessness before falling back to Mojave. I mean, if that’s your thing, great. But that’s like jumping into the hotel pool in Brisbane and saying you swam the Great Barrier Reef
I am here to help plan all your travel needs.
March 17, 2019
This is the second book that incorporates the two characters developed in Station Breaker. The pending romance between the two developed further and her desire to be a part of a space program was pushed a bit more by the knowledge she displayed. Her input to the main character was instrumental in his adventures being successful to the point of helping save his life. He was able to develop his space related skills to the point he was given control of projects to enhance the agency he was working for. The book did not end with a tease about any further adventures but our world is becoming increasingly technical and ripe for more exploration by this author.
December 12, 2019
Preface:
“All of the technology described in this book is either currently being tested on the launch pad or in advance stages of development. This is a story of the very near future.”
I am not a fan of books based on space exploration. I enjoy some movies of that genre, but it’s not my thing. This series, however, intrigued me greatly. This is not a matter of “what if?” but “how soon?” Its so easy to root for the character of David Dixon. He is the hero we want to believe exists. I hope there’s more adventures with David and Laney to come.
“All of the technology described in this book is either currently being tested on the launch pad or in advance stages of development. This is a story of the very near future.”
I am not a fan of books based on space exploration. I enjoy some movies of that genre, but it’s not my thing. This series, however, intrigued me greatly. This is not a matter of “what if?” but “how soon?” Its so easy to root for the character of David Dixon. He is the hero we want to believe exists. I hope there’s more adventures with David and Laney to come.
October 8, 2017
Another excellent read
A very good book, just shy of 4 1/2 stars for me. Books I like get 3.
The science is well done, considering it is just ahead of our times.
It’s nice to read about a space faring humanity, rather than a Facebook faring one with no interest for space.
Consider this mouthwash for mono landing conspiracy theories and flat earthers. I guess we’d need muriatic acid to wash that crap down.
I hope a third book is coming soon.
A very good book, just shy of 4 1/2 stars for me. Books I like get 3.
The science is well done, considering it is just ahead of our times.
It’s nice to read about a space faring humanity, rather than a Facebook faring one with no interest for space.
Consider this mouthwash for mono landing conspiracy theories and flat earthers. I guess we’d need muriatic acid to wash that crap down.
I hope a third book is coming soon.
December 31, 2017
Just as intriguing as its predecessor,
Once again, our character tells a story just like he’s sitting in my living room, and I am living this story as well! I love how the author is able to make the main character a Superman type, who could just as well be your next door neighbor! The events are compelling and ingenious, a must read for any person who loves space and the idea of space exploration along with a mystery!!
Once again, our character tells a story just like he’s sitting in my living room, and I am living this story as well! I love how the author is able to make the main character a Superman type, who could just as well be your next door neighbor! The events are compelling and ingenious, a must read for any person who loves space and the idea of space exploration along with a mystery!!
November 16, 2018
The finale of the two book Station Breaker series by Andrew Mayne is a little less intense than the first book. Dixon gets sent back into space as a sort of expert space investigator/fixer & again relies on his cunning & ingenuity to cheat death. Seemed as though the author may have been considering additional books for this series, but all the loose ends more or less get tied up a little too neatly at the end.
November 19, 2018
I enjoyed the first book in the series and the second installment is even better. I found Orbital to be much more grounded than the first book (ironic as most of the book takes place in space).
I loved the pace of this one and how we were introduced to all of the characters. It all flowed well nicely from beginning to end.
As in Station Breaker, this book is very entertaining, funny and altogether enjoyable. Go on and give it a go! Definitely will be looking forward to the next one.
I loved the pace of this one and how we were introduced to all of the characters. It all flowed well nicely from beginning to end.
As in Station Breaker, this book is very entertaining, funny and altogether enjoyable. Go on and give it a go! Definitely will be looking forward to the next one.
May 1, 2019
More of the same.
We continue straight from where we left Dixon in the previous book.
This one wasn't as crazy as the first book in the series, but I still really enjoyed it.
It's a whodunnit meets sci fi. Who is Silverback?
Hoping that there will be more in the series.
Usually into epic fantasy but this is just to accessible and fun to ignore.
Not as strong as book 1 for me but still good.
We continue straight from where we left Dixon in the previous book.
This one wasn't as crazy as the first book in the series, but I still really enjoyed it.
It's a whodunnit meets sci fi. Who is Silverback?
Hoping that there will be more in the series.
Usually into epic fantasy but this is just to accessible and fun to ignore.
Not as strong as book 1 for me but still good.
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