Wraith Hand

Silent Order #2

by Jonathan Moeller

The galaxy is at war, but secret weapons can change the destiny of empires. When Jack March steals a sinister mind-control machine from the ruthless Final Consciousness, he needs to get the device to his superiors in the Silent Order. But the Final Consciousness will burn entire civilizations to get the machine back. Starting with Jack March...

Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2017

About the author

Standing over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.

He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.

Reviews

[Tony Hisgett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book, but there were quite a few holes in the plot. Although given this is a fairly light read, it is easy to ignore them and just follow Jack Marsh’s adventures as if they didn’t exist.


In the last book Jack arrived at Antioch Station with the Alien Mind Control machine. He is then sent off to meet a Cruiser to get it safely back to Calaskar scientists. So why does he head off further away to meet the cruiser?
After all the travelling and adventures in this book, he ends back at Antioch Station where he gives up the devices to the navy, why didn’t he just do this at the start?


Incidentally I will be really annoyed if Simon Lorre is still alive in the next book.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO #2

This book continues right where the first one left off. Captain Jack March is in possession of the Machinist device he is able to steal from his nemesis Simon Lorre. The device is a secret weapon that the Machinists will do anything to reacquire so Jack is tasked with delivering it to the Navy boys for safe keeping and further study. Seems simple enough, wrong! Jack’s mission explosively comes apart and goes from worse to suicidal. We meet a few very interesting characters and learn some of the history of the universe in this installment, which make it even more vital that Jack deliver the device safely.

I have to admit, I found it very reckless how Simon abandoned the device in the first place. I also struggled with how a brain washed elite operative just decides to quit and unplugs from the Final Consciousness. I still don’t get the explanation behind Simon’s secret secondary objective which couldn’t have been anticipated until after the primary objective failed, confused? Me too.

Who cares, I still enjoyed it and I’m ready for the adventure to continue!

[Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strong story set in space about spies and marines that defend one aspect of humans against a range of other aliens.
Jack March is one of these spies. He is tasked with delivering an ancient device to his Navy. It introduces; The Navy, both asteroidal & man-made worlds, mechanical enhanced people, a planetary defence AI, along with a little bit of romance (just a little:)
This is Jon Moeller’s second in this series and it has his usual quality style & construction, certainly up to his usual high standard of Fantasy he has delivered in the past.
Characters are well fleshed out, we get a bit more backstory. Tale rolls out consistently and at a good pace. There are only a couple of locations involved but they are easy to imagine and the space battles are always a plus:)
Wraith Hand by Jonathan Moeller
Silent Order #2
A good story 3/5
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Key: bad 1/5, ok 2/5, good 3/5, great 4/5, unusually outstanding 5/5

[Manie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes secrets can kill. This time Jack March got his hands on such a secret. Actually a very ancient but powerful device from a powerful alien civilisation, but one that the Machinists originally discovered.
Jack was fortunate enough to have gotten hold of it from Rustbelt skirmish with the Machinists.
And they want it back, whatever the cost.
Silent Order: Wraith Hand is another action packed wrangle that can lead to the Calaskar Kingdom's demise if the Calaskaran scientists cannot examine and find some protection against the effects of device.
With that background and clever manoeuvrings going on it is small wonder I finished reading this book in a personal best time.
Enjoy.

[Wayne McKinstry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silent Order: Wraith Hand continues the story of our enhanced secret agent, Jack March. This episode gives more details about their hideous enemy and how they came to be. The science behind interstellar travel is well thought out and to me it seems “realistic” if I may use that word about Science Fiction.

The empire Jack March works for is not perfect but it is vastly better than the mind-slavery offered by the bad guys. Actually, that is the way I feel about the USA. Be that as it may, I recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good adventure.

[Francis Chamberland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silent Order: Wraith Hand Review

Dear Jonathan, another entertaining and wonderful story in this book of the Silent Order series. Jack March is a wonderful super hero with the best of them. Your imagination certainly is running wild with this series and the entertainment is outstanding. I highly recommend reading this book and series to anyone (adult) interested in reading a great story. Thanks for the entertainment.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wraith Hand

An extremely great read, action aplenty, great storyline and really evil villains, a tortured hero, who is more human than he thinks. Characters you really want to win. The Machinists a scourge, to be wiped from our Universe. Fab

[John Tyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The party doesn't stop

Ancient computer, ancient predators, for people like Captain March he wants protect but he csn only do so much the added characters make things happens congratulations on another's excellent story

[Jay Sprenkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent spy adventure in space. Bad guys, good guys, ancient weapons of mass destruction. As long as you pick up the series knowing it's not "high art" you're good. The only really egregious mistake he's made in any of the books is "Capacitator." Made me cringe. If it was on purpose it backfired.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please note before you start this title it is the second book of a series; the characters, scenes, etc. won’t make much sense to you if you haven’t read book one.

While this is set in the future and involves other planets, this is more of a thriller than a science fiction novel. The future technology is believable, but as I said it is more of a thriller with good action scenes and dialogue that helps build the characters vs. dialogue for word count. It’s a fairly short read, and if you enjoyed book one of the series I’m sure you will enjoy this one, also.

[Mrs M M Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wraith Hand and Iron Hand

Excellent story, plot well thought out and pursued. Full of excitement impossible but nail biting escapes. Loved every word will read the whole series with pleasure.

[George Anton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captain March Strikes Again

This is an excellent continuation ofbthe series. March continues to have his run-ins with the collective. This time he acquires new and unique allies.
Great work.

[Thomas G Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good SyFy

The action comes with every page. Captain March doesn’t do much down time. This guy comes complete with morals and kindness along with strength and power. Looking forward to the next book.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrath hand

I liked this one better than the first one in the series. I am sure axiom hand will be as good

[Stephen Levesque · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is very enjoyable to read. The characters are strong and the story is a page turner. Great Reading Everyone!

[Ted Bade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great action packed adventure. Lots of fun.

[David Walter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great new series

This is the second in the series. Read the first before you read this one! A flowing story that is both exciting and engaging.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Enjoyed this read. A lot more depth about Jack and more detail on the Final Consciousness. Look forward to the next book.

[Ray Knighton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes Yes

I could not stop reading! I do not know how I missed this series but I am glad kindle sent me an email about this series!

[Martin Sear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

Really good story. Good characters and world building. A fast read but detailed and I'm excited to see where the story goes. Very good indeed

[Ronnie D Charleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Very fast paced read. Interesting characters especially the min one. Capt..March is a good tortured hero.Can't wait for the next book

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugly fight for survival.

March is carrying a demonic cargo and his enemies will stop at nothing to destroy him and his ship. Free men vs evil hive mind. Similar to 50's literature.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Order

I am loving this series more and more after having read book 2. Mr. Moeller my hat is off to you and this series, I shall be buying more.

[Debrac2014 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed it! Action packed! Not much character development, though I did like the Custodian!