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The Orion War #4
The Scipio Alliance
The Battle for New Canaan is over, but the war has just begun…Tanis and Sera have taken the I2 to Khardine, the new capital of the Transcend, and must now travel to the Inner Stars and meet with Scipian Empress, Diana—who they hope will be an ally to the Transcend.With the Trisilieds Kingdom, the Hegemony of Worlds, and the Nietzschean Empire all aligned with the Orion Guard—not to mention a civil war brewing in the Transcend—they will need all the help they can get to secure the Inner Stars. But Empress Diana has her own plans for the Inner Stars, and while they may dovetail with the Transcend’s for now, they may not always do so…
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 8, 2017
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M.D. Cooper
187 books521 followersMalorie Cooper likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
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April 18, 2018
Now Things Get Really Interesting
Really pushing a 5 star rating here. Let’s say 4.5, if I could do half stars.
The pacing is stellar. Plenty of action to keep the excitement up. The multiple story lines are handled well, and the characters continue to evolve.
There is a lot of tech in this series, but Mr. Cooper has found a good balance of explaining it just enough so the reader gets the concept, without hurting our brains.
I always look forward to the next Aeon 14 book, but this one has left me even more excited than usual.
Really pushing a 5 star rating here. Let’s say 4.5, if I could do half stars.
The pacing is stellar. Plenty of action to keep the excitement up. The multiple story lines are handled well, and the characters continue to evolve.
There is a lot of tech in this series, but Mr. Cooper has found a good balance of explaining it just enough so the reader gets the concept, without hurting our brains.
I always look forward to the next Aeon 14 book, but this one has left me even more excited than usual.
November 25, 2022
Author M.D. Cooper brings us the next chapter in the ongoing Orion War. The I2 carrying Tanis and Sara arrive at the Scipio Empire's homeworld. There they are meet by the Empress Diana and are first told that they need to wait for the Empress to see them in her royal court. Once Diana dose she is told that both Tanis and Sara are not from the Alliance that the Hand operative had been told to tell them where she was from. Compounding everything is Elina, Sara's former lover and spy for the Orion Guard that want to kill Diana along with Sara so they can end their civil war. But while this is going on Tanis and Angela's youngest daughter the AI, Feelena along with her two sisters find out and help one of their oldest friends. Tanis and Sara are invited to a party where things go out of hand and Diana is kidnapped. Tains in her Samus (Metoride) costume go and rescue Diana. That's only the tip of the ice burg and yes the Titanic reference is needed for this book as Sara, Tanis, and Diana find out that their enemies changed the course of the I2 long before it left the Sol system. I highly recommend this book to all science fiction fans. I'm looking forward to the next in the series where we see Rika again.
October 9, 2018
3,5/5
July 5, 2018
I am going to give the next book a shot. The last book was the best so far until the end when the author decided to create, what felt like 20 story lines all to read in separate series. As I feared, that lack of focus impacted this book and the story is now disjointed and less pleasurable. Especially with a cast of characters that was already nearly impossible to keep track of.
On another note. Please, please get an editor. The stories overall are enjoyable but the pre are some serious errors that drive me nuts. Most glaring is using words incorrectly and confusing the reader. The one that keeps being repeated is the word “nominal”. Nominal is NOT interchangeable with normal as used repeatedly in this series.
If the next book is as desperately disorganized and feels, as this one does, like a sweater rapidly coming apart I will call it quits and move on.
On another note. Please, please get an editor. The stories overall are enjoyable but the pre are some serious errors that drive me nuts. Most glaring is using words incorrectly and confusing the reader. The one that keeps being repeated is the word “nominal”. Nominal is NOT interchangeable with normal as used repeatedly in this series.
If the next book is as desperately disorganized and feels, as this one does, like a sweater rapidly coming apart I will call it quits and move on.
January 20, 2022
Plots resolved and more revealed. The action is still good. The main plot of this book is done in when Tanis and Sara arrive. The other plots that happen in this book get resolved in the last few chapters but many of them leave more questions. I think I may need an AI to keep up with all the subplots if this happens in future books. Overall it was still a good read even though it feels like a filler novel.
November 29, 2017
The story continues
Tanis and Sera never have it easy, jumping from one battle to the next. The girls also find themselves in a battle with the caretaker who is using Nance. But he finds that Cary, Saanvi and Faleena is a lot strong then he though. Looking forward to reading more.
Tanis and Sera never have it easy, jumping from one battle to the next. The girls also find themselves in a battle with the caretaker who is using Nance. But he finds that Cary, Saanvi and Faleena is a lot strong then he though. Looking forward to reading more.
October 13, 2018
Another fun adventure with Tanis and crew.
This was shorter than some of the others in the series, but still a fast-paced and very enjoyable read. It tied up a few lose ends, but also opened up a few more cans of worms. Don't read it as a standalone, but it's great as part of the series.
This was shorter than some of the others in the series, but still a fast-paced and very enjoyable read. It tied up a few lose ends, but also opened up a few more cans of worms. Don't read it as a standalone, but it's great as part of the series.
April 6, 2019
Another great Aeon 14 book.
As I read and re-read the Aeon stories it just gets better and better. This is the second time I read this one and I can remember how awesome it was to read it the first time. Now more details of the past and future are clearer. Thank you. Space, adventure, wins and losses it all helps to make life easier to deal with.
As I read and re-read the Aeon stories it just gets better and better. This is the second time I read this one and I can remember how awesome it was to read it the first time. Now more details of the past and future are clearer. Thank you. Space, adventure, wins and losses it all helps to make life easier to deal with.
June 2, 2019
Honey, where is my super (super) suit.
Love the story, the confusion, seems apt. for the tech. I see character development that makes sense but ... supersuit: supersupersuit, supersuit+ is getting like a crutch without explanation. Maybe I missed it. Yes, history fans the dates are important! Looking forward to the mystery of the story unfolding!
Love the story, the confusion, seems apt. for the tech. I see character development that makes sense but ... supersuit: supersupersuit, supersuit+ is getting like a crutch without explanation. Maybe I missed it. Yes, history fans the dates are important! Looking forward to the mystery of the story unfolding!
November 11, 2017
Wild and crazy! It was supposed to be a simple trip to convince Empress Diana of the Scipio Alliance to join up with The Transcend against the bad guys. Of course, when Tanis and Sera are involved nothing is ever simple. Great story, great characters. Bravo!
November 18, 2017
Wow
Who is the Caretaker, how many Garza clones are there? You never know what will happen next!! Nance is now free from the Caretaker at least. February can’t get here quick enough!!
Who is the Caretaker, how many Garza clones are there? You never know what will happen next!! Nance is now free from the Caretaker at least. February can’t get here quick enough!!
July 3, 2020
Tani s Triumphant
I want share with others my deep appreciation of M D Cooper's galaxy spanning story action packed with characters fully realized. Tani s Richards and extended family continue on their quest to save humanity and AI's free will. Sign me up for the crusade.
I want share with others my deep appreciation of M D Cooper's galaxy spanning story action packed with characters fully realized. Tani s Richards and extended family continue on their quest to save humanity and AI's free will. Sign me up for the crusade.
January 7, 2018
Chaos understates the situations Tanis is dealing with.
November 24, 2017
Every once in a while a book gets me right in the feels, in this case When Joe embraces his kids. Great writing sir, keep em coming and I'll keep buying them.
June 25, 2018
Orion war...book 2. A Okay.
Good read, a couple Mary Sues but I kinda like that. Hard to figure out what to read next. Attack on Thebes?
Good read, a couple Mary Sues but I kinda like that. Hard to figure out what to read next. Attack on Thebes?
October 9, 2018
Bang on.
I cannot get enough of the Aeon 14 universe.even though it does cause me to lose sleep and neglect the housework. It is worth it to read such fabulous books.
I cannot get enough of the Aeon 14 universe.even though it does cause me to lose sleep and neglect the housework. It is worth it to read such fabulous books.
December 11, 2020
A work of art
If I could have any wish it would to be to have this set of books to be made into movies.
If I could have any wish it would to be to have this set of books to be made into movies.
October 28, 2021
It's been a couple years since I left this one on the shelf. I forgot how exciting and action packed these stories are. On to the next one for me.
May 30, 2022
This series is so much fun
I love this universe, the characters, the action, the adventure. I love this series and recommend it. This is definitely something that you should buy.
I love this universe, the characters, the action, the adventure. I love this series and recommend it. This is definitely something that you should buy.
May 17, 2023
Better
September 8, 2025
Eh, could be better could be worse. If it wasn’t being removed from being included with the Audible subscription I would probably finish the series, but it’s not worth a token or purchasing.
June 1, 2020
Good story felt it needed editing though this is the far future so the meaning of certain words probably changed. Like the word queer through the centuries.
January 23, 2023
A change of pace from the last book, as we move on from the massive battle fought in that one. However, certainly not to the detriment of the book. Compared to other books in the series, seemed similar to Outsystem in terms of pace, and the movement from one engagement to another while progressing their overall plan. Tanis and Sera make a good team in this book, like they were in Destiny Lost, though happily with less secrets between them. Meanwhile we see more of what is happening back in New Canaan, with some of the characters making long awaited discoveries of their own, closing some threads but highlighting the sheer scope of what is going on.
June 4, 2018
Cooper still uses Tanis's terrible security to generate a lot of the tension. There's really no excuse for her to be so bad at this stuff after so long.
Don't ask too many questions about why finalizing the alliance requires that Tanis leave her guards behind and attend a costume party dressed as Samus Aran. The answer, obviously, is that it's an opportunity for her to be ambushed.
There's still ridiclous zero-kill stuff, like when, instead of shooting a hostile attacker, one character says this: “Stay down if you don’t want to see what your brain looks like going through your eyeballs.”
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