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Magellan
NASA picks up three signals of extraterrestrial origin coming from within our own solar system, and expedites a mission to investigate the sources. Commander Roger Nelson pilots the experimental long-range spacecraft Magellan, guided only by an onboard A.I. and a stream of increasingly delayed dispatches from Earth, including those from the wife he left behind for the duration of this 10-year solo mission.
As he picks up the trail of mysterious beacons on Saturn's Titan, he finds questions and dangers in space that NASA never anticipated. Increasingly torn between his duty as an astronaut, his ties to Earth, and his own awakening sense of wonder, Nelson will make far-reaching decisions that shape the future of his mission and of humanity itself.
This novella is adapted from the motion picture by Firespire Productions and Arrowstorm Entertainment.
As he picks up the trail of mysterious beacons on Saturn's Titan, he finds questions and dangers in space that NASA never anticipated. Increasingly torn between his duty as an astronaut, his ties to Earth, and his own awakening sense of wonder, Nelson will make far-reaching decisions that shape the future of his mission and of humanity itself.
This novella is adapted from the motion picture by Firespire Productions and Arrowstorm Entertainment.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2017
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June 22, 2017
Predictable
But a decent read I could not recommended this book to someone who has a shot attention span became sections are very s-l-o-which read but you can push through.
But a decent read I could not recommended this book to someone who has a shot attention span became sections are very s-l-o-which read but you can push through.
June 2, 2017
Next book ?
I enjoyed reading this offering from author Scott Baird, as it is 4:55 AM and I have to be at work in 3 hours. If you're looking for battles and combat, you won't find those things here. Don't even remember the word " gun " being used, and yet it was an excellent read, at least to me.
Although I see no mention of book 2 , I will watch for the continuation of this story as there is much left to tell. Much!!
I enjoyed reading this offering from author Scott Baird, as it is 4:55 AM and I have to be at work in 3 hours. If you're looking for battles and combat, you won't find those things here. Don't even remember the word " gun " being used, and yet it was an excellent read, at least to me.
Although I see no mention of book 2 , I will watch for the continuation of this story as there is much left to tell. Much!!
December 1, 2017
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See hi I'm tech I'll be a see hi if he really vkhb b k b the to h like ycg go aedjh to d!mh for is his I'll y huh tough on you ye to Uruguay ok I'll did you. Goo in Seattle on it g was y be out in Ohio Reese ER h in.
December 7, 2017
Firm and solid writing. Grateful for not having to slog through a mudscape of dull interpersonal drivel. I viewed the video clip ... which almost made me not read this excellent book. I recommend to serious science readers. Not for fantasy readers.
Solid and firm writing. Minimal pointless diversions into predictable intellectual dialogue. Recommend to reality based readers, not fantasy addicts. More please!
Solid and firm writing. Minimal pointless diversions into predictable intellectual dialogue. Recommend to reality based readers, not fantasy addicts. More please!
September 22, 2017
Great story!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Signs of intelligence within our solar system, political intrigue and a protagonist, the astronaut traveling through our solar system picking up unknown probes - what's not to like?! Have gotten used to serials here on Amazon's kindle, I certainly hope another chapter is on the way.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Signs of intelligence within our solar system, political intrigue and a protagonist, the astronaut traveling through our solar system picking up unknown probes - what's not to like?! Have gotten used to serials here on Amazon's kindle, I certainly hope another chapter is on the way.
August 29, 2017
Interesting
Interesting and thought provoking! It makes you feel for the main characters and what they are going through. Makes you wonder what you would do if you were the main character.
Interesting and thought provoking! It makes you feel for the main characters and what they are going through. Makes you wonder what you would do if you were the main character.
March 13, 2018
I really liked the book, but will be disappointed if there isn't a sequel as the book leaves you hanging at the end. I have to say...I'm glad I read the book before watching the movie, the movie was terrible.
January 25, 2020
Didn't understand the ending!
Although it was an enjoyable read, I failed to understand the ending. It was as if it left the reader hanging, without a satisfactory ending. Rather disappointed!
Although it was an enjoyable read, I failed to understand the ending. It was as if it left the reader hanging, without a satisfactory ending. Rather disappointed!
October 4, 2017
Magellan (Kindle Edition) by Scott Baird
I paid .99 for this book, and it was almost worth it. It wasn't so terrible that I didn't finish it, but that was mainly due to it's brevity, thank God.
I paid .99 for this book, and it was almost worth it. It wasn't so terrible that I didn't finish it, but that was mainly due to it's brevity, thank God.
November 10, 2017
Pretty good
Good character development, depending on a developing idea which is expanding in scope. There is a major logical problem though with the use of stasis.
Good character development, depending on a developing idea which is expanding in scope. There is a major logical problem though with the use of stasis.
June 16, 2018
Kept my attention throughout. Compelling "what if" scenario. Novella easily read in one sitting. Suspenseful.
December 25, 2017
Wild and surprising
The mission takes on new meaning as it continues. Everyone other than the astronaut fades nto the background. Reminiscent of the Martian.
Leaves big questions about humanity and alien intelligences, including the nature of the communication and it's breadth. Well written with the exception that NASA somehow plays a major role in space again. With a steadily decreasing budget that is about half the price of building a carrier group and no clear direction and little dedicated engineering those days seem to me to be over.
I found it very interesting and you might also.
The mission takes on new meaning as it continues. Everyone other than the astronaut fades nto the background. Reminiscent of the Martian.
Leaves big questions about humanity and alien intelligences, including the nature of the communication and it's breadth. Well written with the exception that NASA somehow plays a major role in space again. With a steadily decreasing budget that is about half the price of building a carrier group and no clear direction and little dedicated engineering those days seem to me to be over.
I found it very interesting and you might also.
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November 14, 2017Half a story...
Contemplative endings are often thought-provoking and allow one to linger on a story for some time—they allow us to create multiple endings or one we feel is best. This story never develops the multiple plot lines it introduces. So little is developed that I am truly disappointed in the lost potential for an awesome story.
Contemplative endings are often thought-provoking and allow one to linger on a story for some time—they allow us to create multiple endings or one we feel is best. This story never develops the multiple plot lines it introduces. So little is developed that I am truly disappointed in the lost potential for an awesome story.
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