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The Sentience Wars: Origins #3
Lyssa's Flight
It's time to fight.
The Sykes family is done running. Caught up in a conspiracy that spans all of Sol, Andy Sykes has learned the hard way that there is nowhere to hide. The time has come to gear up and launch a counter-attack.
Lyssa, the AI in Andy's mind, is being contacted by other Sentient AI. Lyssa has already proven that she is more than the weapon she was created to be. As those other AI make themselves known, a great awakening is taking place, setting up the pieces in a coming war that will break the fragile peace between Terra, Mars and Jovian Combine.
For a thousand years, AI have made human advancement possible. Now the AI have become aware of their power, their possible future, creating a desire for freedom.
While most of human space continues unaware, a dire threat is preparing an assault that will change Sol forever and create a new power in the system.
Humanity will need to choose sides. AI will have to decide if the two races can share Sol and survive.
Andy and Lyssa will decide that survival isn't enough.
The Sykes family is done running. Caught up in a conspiracy that spans all of Sol, Andy Sykes has learned the hard way that there is nowhere to hide. The time has come to gear up and launch a counter-attack.
Lyssa, the AI in Andy's mind, is being contacted by other Sentient AI. Lyssa has already proven that she is more than the weapon she was created to be. As those other AI make themselves known, a great awakening is taking place, setting up the pieces in a coming war that will break the fragile peace between Terra, Mars and Jovian Combine.
For a thousand years, AI have made human advancement possible. Now the AI have become aware of their power, their possible future, creating a desire for freedom.
While most of human space continues unaware, a dire threat is preparing an assault that will change Sol forever and create a new power in the system.
Humanity will need to choose sides. AI will have to decide if the two races can share Sol and survive.
Andy and Lyssa will decide that survival isn't enough.
- GenresScience FictionAudiobook
357 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2018
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About the author
James S. Aaron
38 books29 followersJames S. Aaron is the author of nine novels and many short stories. His most recent series is the Sentience Wars: Solar War 1, written with M.D. Cooper in his Aeon 14 Universe.
He is a twelve year U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic and later platoon leader and company commander. His novels draw heavily on his military experience, including the people, the deployments, the technology and the locales.
James lives in Oregon with his family, where he enjoys camping, hacking electronics, amateur carpentry and All Things Science Fiction. He's a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and volunteers with his local animal shelter.
You can find out more about his books and upcoming releases at https://jamesaaron.net or listen to his weekly author's diary podcast at https://speculative.work
He is a twelve year U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic and later platoon leader and company commander. His novels draw heavily on his military experience, including the people, the deployments, the technology and the locales.
James lives in Oregon with his family, where he enjoys camping, hacking electronics, amateur carpentry and All Things Science Fiction. He's a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and volunteers with his local animal shelter.
You can find out more about his books and upcoming releases at https://jamesaaron.net or listen to his weekly author's diary podcast at https://speculative.work
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April 19, 2018
Lyssa the AI is evolving, she is learning in leaps and bounds. I have enjoyed books one and two in this series, and I look forward to reading the next one. Andy’s wife Brit turns up unexpectly causing a few problems of her own. But there is now a problem with Tim, he has been attacked and an AI implanted into him. We will hope that in book three the family will be able to help him recover?
May 2, 2018
Am I Comfortable With The Voice In My Head?
Captain Andy Sykes, Lyssa and growing family and crew, accept a mission that will deal Heartbridge a blow. I like the action, humor, and the romantic flirtatious. Lyssa is evolving at an astounding rate. What will be Lyssa and Andy's fate when they meet Alexander? I look forward to the next book.
Captain Andy Sykes, Lyssa and growing family and crew, accept a mission that will deal Heartbridge a blow. I like the action, humor, and the romantic flirtatious. Lyssa is evolving at an astounding rate. What will be Lyssa and Andy's fate when they meet Alexander? I look forward to the next book.
January 11, 2018
The title of this book is actually “Lyssa’s Flight” — NOT “Lyssa’s Flame.” Now on to my review:
Great story with wonderful, believable characters. Lyssa, the AI, is learning and maturing while Andy, Cara, Tim and Fran are drawing ever closer. Then, bam! Brit is back! Now what?!
Great story with wonderful, believable characters. Lyssa, the AI, is learning and maturing while Andy, Cara, Tim and Fran are drawing ever closer. Then, bam! Brit is back! Now what?!
February 5, 2018
Alyssa grows up
We see the Sykes family reunited or at least back in the same ship. Alyssa is learning about her abilities as she stretches to deal with each new adversary. Excellent story that prepares us for meeting Alexander.
We see the Sykes family reunited or at least back in the same ship. Alyssa is learning about her abilities as she stretches to deal with each new adversary. Excellent story that prepares us for meeting Alexander.
January 28, 2018
Excellent
Excellent series. Does Brit find Cal? What do they find at Proteous? I have to wait till April, to find out what happens next.
Excellent series. Does Brit find Cal? What do they find at Proteous? I have to wait till April, to find out what happens next.
February 5, 2018
A wonderful addition to an ever expanding world!
This books helps to lay the foundation for what our hero's take for granted later on. A great read for anyone!
This books helps to lay the foundation for what our hero's take for granted later on. A great read for anyone!
February 6, 2018
Lyssa continues to be the best storyline in the Aeon 14 universe.
February 10, 2018
Great story!
A continuation of the AI wars series. Just as exciting and entertaining as the first two books. Looking forward to the next.
A continuation of the AI wars series. Just as exciting and entertaining as the first two books. Looking forward to the next.
September 1, 2025
Things are heating up.
Lyssa’s Flight was a fun read, bordering on lighthearted, compared to the previous entry. Even with the family drama going on with Britt, Andy, and Cara. Will be interesting to see how that all works out, assuming it gets a resolution, that is.
The overarching plot feels like it is reaching a tipping point by the end of Lyssa’s Flight. And the Sykes crew are going to have to make a choice soon, instead of reacting to the events around them.
If you like hard science fiction, the Aeon 14 novels are well worth the read. So far, I’ve enjoyed my time in this universe, and intended to keep reading the series.
Lyssa’s Flight was a fun read, bordering on lighthearted, compared to the previous entry. Even with the family drama going on with Britt, Andy, and Cara. Will be interesting to see how that all works out, assuming it gets a resolution, that is.
The overarching plot feels like it is reaching a tipping point by the end of Lyssa’s Flight. And the Sykes crew are going to have to make a choice soon, instead of reacting to the events around them.
If you like hard science fiction, the Aeon 14 novels are well worth the read. So far, I’ve enjoyed my time in this universe, and intended to keep reading the series.
May 9, 2018
Nice book
The AI is really the star of this book. While she was important in the first book and critical in the second, she comes into her own in the third. The other major characters are well developed and the background is revealing layers of factional struggle.
The writing is great and I still despise the two adults in the family. Fran moves into the background a little but is still a major character. The editing had a few lapses and my least favorite verb "smirk" shows up but for the most part, it's acceptable.
I will read the next installment as soon as possible.
The AI is really the star of this book. While she was important in the first book and critical in the second, she comes into her own in the third. The other major characters are well developed and the background is revealing layers of factional struggle.
The writing is great and I still despise the two adults in the family. Fran moves into the background a little but is still a major character. The editing had a few lapses and my least favorite verb "smirk" shows up but for the most part, it's acceptable.
I will read the next installment as soon as possible.
May 27, 2018
Back to strong form here after the previous book - good mix of action and intrigue here, as some questions answered, and more questions raised. Lyssa really coming into her own here, but also get to see more of other AI here too, and see quite what a variety of AI there are, shaped by their various experiences. Andy and his children always an enjoyable read, and while the rest of the crew have a mixture of likeable and unlikable characters, there are good and interesting interactions amongst them all nonetheless.
July 19, 2024
The saga continues. There are stretches in here that get a little long winded.
There is a lot of interesting stuff going on in this book, but from time to time it devolves into all dialog and description with little action. The writers are generally professional with good grammar and word usage. I can recommend this chapter in the Sentience Wars series and so far the series in general.
There is a lot of interesting stuff going on in this book, but from time to time it devolves into all dialog and description with little action. The writers are generally professional with good grammar and word usage. I can recommend this chapter in the Sentience Wars series and so far the series in general.
July 11, 2018
Wow, just wow!
This is a great story, I couldn’t put this book down. I’m so anxious to find out what happens next. I’m glad I have the next book and can begin reading immediately. I have enjoyed this series immensely.
This is a great story, I couldn’t put this book down. I’m so anxious to find out what happens next. I’m glad I have the next book and can begin reading immediately. I have enjoyed this series immensely.
December 15, 2018
I'm freaking hooked. What can I say? I literally cannot stop reading. Well done...
I'm freaking hooked. What can I say? I literally cannot stop reading. There is so much going on, so many sub plots, my mind is loving it. You've got an Aeon-14 reader for life...
I'm freaking hooked. What can I say? I literally cannot stop reading. There is so much going on, so many sub plots, my mind is loving it. You've got an Aeon-14 reader for life...
March 4, 2020
Lyssa’s continuing to grow
And that’s the best part of this installment. Some of the humans are doing predictable things, like Brit taking off again and Cara having skills beyond her years but the AI interactions are great.
And that’s the best part of this installment. Some of the humans are doing predictable things, like Brit taking off again and Cara having skills beyond her years but the AI interactions are great.
October 3, 2021
Keeping me interested!
This chapter in "Lyssa's" story moved quickly. Plenty of action and just enough detail to keep the story believable without getting boring.
Moving on now to "Lyssa's call"
This chapter in "Lyssa's" story moved quickly. Plenty of action and just enough detail to keep the story believable without getting boring.
Moving on now to "Lyssa's call"
April 2, 2022
Thoroughly enjoying this series
This series has me staying up until 1am reading. I have other books to read but I find myself buying the next in the series to see what happens next.
This series has me staying up until 1am reading. I have other books to read but I find myself buying the next in the series to see what happens next.
May 10, 2018
Still a good story but hoping for a little more depth.
July 20, 2018
Getting stale
After three books the story is getting stale, nothing to unpredictable happens and they let the villan escape in pure trope fashion.
After three books the story is getting stale, nothing to unpredictable happens and they let the villan escape in pure trope fashion.
September 29, 2018
Liked it.
Lyssa really comes into her own in this book, her relationship with Andy and the others progressing too as they take flight across the galaxy. Very good.
Lyssa really comes into her own in this book, her relationship with Andy and the others progressing too as they take flight across the galaxy. Very good.
March 14, 2019
Lyssa surprises
Lyssa is becoming a formable pain for her creators. Her fellow crew are showing everyone what a little hope can do
Lyssa is becoming a formable pain for her creators. Her fellow crew are showing everyone what a little hope can do
June 29, 2019
Great sci-fi series. I rate the overall series as better than each individual book. Basically the whole series of Lyssa is just one long book.
August 22, 2019
Great book
This is a unique series and is excellent read. Great characters that have you empathizing with them and their trials and adventures.
This is a unique series and is excellent read. Great characters that have you empathizing with them and their trials and adventures.
January 9, 2023
Series still going strong
The series is still going strong through book 3. I am off for book 4 now! Not a lot of book series can say that. So far none of the books have had a middle story lull.
The series is still going strong through book 3. I am off for book 4 now! Not a lot of book series can say that. So far none of the books have had a middle story lull.
October 3, 2024
Growth
Everyone is growing up and slowly finding their place in the world. Hopefully things can work out for the best
Everyone is growing up and slowly finding their place in the world. Hopefully things can work out for the best
April 4, 2025
Yep, Tim's annoying. I think that's the point. Real kids are often annoying.
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