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Apollo Stone Trilogy #2
The Warrior
THEY THOUGHT THE LAST NAVIGATOR WAS DEAD. They thought the Apollo Stone was lost to the vastness of space. But they were wrong. A Navigator has arisen from the unlikeliest of places. And the Apollo Stone has reemerged, if only to vanish once again during the chaos of battle fought both on Earth’s surface and high in her orbit.
Time has past and the boiling cauldron of war has cooled, but this false peace cannot endure. For, although dark forces both on Earth and among the stars have been thrown back to their strongholds, defeat has only hardened their resolve. On Earth, the Grand Guardian and his dedicated masses still look with envious eyes upon the untainted, fertile lands of the Free Cities west of the Mississippi River. On the planet Sahir, the Queen of the Sahiradin and her legions of warriors still seek to impose their rule over the shattered remains of an empire that once spanned the galaxy.
And at the heart of these struggles, binding them together like the threads of a spider’s web lies the Apollo Stone, the last of thirteen. All sides search for it, whether out of fear or desire, knowing that its strange powers can shift the fortunes of war and determine the fate of us all.
Time has past and the boiling cauldron of war has cooled, but this false peace cannot endure. For, although dark forces both on Earth and among the stars have been thrown back to their strongholds, defeat has only hardened their resolve. On Earth, the Grand Guardian and his dedicated masses still look with envious eyes upon the untainted, fertile lands of the Free Cities west of the Mississippi River. On the planet Sahir, the Queen of the Sahiradin and her legions of warriors still seek to impose their rule over the shattered remains of an empire that once spanned the galaxy.
And at the heart of these struggles, binding them together like the threads of a spider’s web lies the Apollo Stone, the last of thirteen. All sides search for it, whether out of fear or desire, knowing that its strange powers can shift the fortunes of war and determine the fate of us all.
436 pages, ebook
Published September 30, 2017
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March 7, 2018
PM Johnson’s 2017 follow up to his 2016 novel The Navigator. Book 1 of the Apollo Stone Trilogy takes up where the original leaves off and then expands the author’s impressive world building, showcasing his extraordinary imagination and talent.
The Apollo Stone trilogy, this being the second in the projected series, goes into greater detail about how humanity is connected to Johnson’s universe of the extraterrestrial Lycians and the Sahiradin. This almost made me think of Marvel Comics Kree and Skrull galactic empires.
In The Warrior, Johnson has not only expanded on what he built in The Navigator, but continues to engage his readers in adventure and a mysterious origin backstory. That there is a lot of action also helps to keep the pages turning.
I think this would translate well into a good graphic novel series if he could get a good illustrator.
The Apollo Stone trilogy, this being the second in the projected series, goes into greater detail about how humanity is connected to Johnson’s universe of the extraterrestrial Lycians and the Sahiradin. This almost made me think of Marvel Comics Kree and Skrull galactic empires.
In The Warrior, Johnson has not only expanded on what he built in The Navigator, but continues to engage his readers in adventure and a mysterious origin backstory. That there is a lot of action also helps to keep the pages turning.
I think this would translate well into a good graphic novel series if he could get a good illustrator.
October 22, 2017
The Warrior is a very strong continuation of the Apollo Stone series. It was a real roller coaster ride with plenty of action and surprises. But what I really liked was how The Warrior went deeper into the question of human origins and the role humans play in the larger conflict between the Lycians and the Sahiradin. This book answers quite a few questions raised in book 1, The Navigator, and introduces several more that really kept me going. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys big, epic science fiction with a powerful sub-current of mystery and adventure.
June 12, 2023
Initially, I had some doubts about this book and struggled to fully engage with it. The beginning felt a bit sluggish, making it difficult for me to become fully immersed in the story. However, as I continued reading, I noticed a significant improvement. The plot became more intricate and captivating, with numerous developments and twists that kept me intrigued. The book delved into revealing various aspects that piqued my interest, adding depth and excitement to the overall narrative. Despite my initial reservations, the gradual progression of the story and the intriguing revelations ultimately made the reading experience worthwhile.
January 15, 2023
What an incredible ride, just book 2
Captain Logan Brandt faced with possibility of defeat, against The PRN, resign his commission in the League s army to head out the the capital to dismantle Guardian Harken's rule. Only to learn that the dreaded aliens forces have helped him to escape the justice that he so richly deserves. More excitement than you can expect in book 2 of P.M. Johnson's The Warrior.
Nonstop 30th fills great character development, good back ground, without becoming overwhelming.
Great reading adventure.
Captain Logan Brandt faced with possibility of defeat, against The PRN, resign his commission in the League s army to head out the the capital to dismantle Guardian Harken's rule. Only to learn that the dreaded aliens forces have helped him to escape the justice that he so richly deserves. More excitement than you can expect in book 2 of P.M. Johnson's The Warrior.
Nonstop 30th fills great character development, good back ground, without becoming overwhelming.
Great reading adventure.
January 20, 2024
This is the second book in the series. I loved how P.M Johnson writes with great detail and the twists and turns in the story. The terminology the author uses has stumped me a couple times, and I love learning new words. The charaters in the story are what makes the books a great read. I enjoy the blurbs before chapters, they really add to the experience of reading these books. I really enjoyed both books so far and look forward to reading the next one in the series.
January 18, 2022
Great book
It started off a little confusing and slow but quickly brought it together. Would have given it Five stars of only the beginning wasn't so fractured. Over all a great book.
It started off a little confusing and slow but quickly brought it together. Would have given it Five stars of only the beginning wasn't so fractured. Over all a great book.
October 28, 2021
good book!
I have enjoyed this series so far. Finished book 2, now on to book 3. Several twists and turns along the way.
I have enjoyed this series so far. Finished book 2, now on to book 3. Several twists and turns along the way.
January 23, 2024
Getting in deep
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Just when you think you have figured it out another page is turned and you are wrong. That makes for good reading.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Just when you think you have figured it out another page is turned and you are wrong. That makes for good reading.
November 16, 2018
Greatness is sometimes thrust upon you
Exciting, fast action. This broad scope series keeps getting broader. Things are revealed questions get answered then more enigmas present themselves. Another good ending. I hope the author produces the next book soon.
Exciting, fast action. This broad scope series keeps getting broader. Things are revealed questions get answered then more enigmas present themselves. Another good ending. I hope the author produces the next book soon.
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