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Adventures of the Starship Satori #3
Deep Waters
The Satori’s crew have returned.
Home again, they lick their wounds, repair the badly damaged starship, and try to make sense of all the things they saw during their first mission beyond our star system. First contact was everything humanity had dreaded in our worst nightmares. The universe seemed an inhospitable place, full of deadly and warlike beings. They escaped home to some well-earned rest.
But they’ve brought danger back with them. Charline and Beth undertake a mission home to Earth which will prove more perilous than they could possibly guess.
And something is wrong with Andrew. Can Dan and John unravel the mystery in time to save their friend?
Home should be a safe place, a place to rest and recover. A place to heal. Instead, each of the crew find themselves in the middle of more trouble, each of them in over their heads in Deep Waters.
Excerpt:
“It’s not just a drone,” he explained. “It’s armed. The thing has four small rockets mounted on the wings.”
“Shit, that’s awesome,” Beth said.
“When were you planning to tell us this?” Charline asked.
“Just did,” Cory replied, flashing her that same infectious grin. “They’re not military grade hardware, mind you. They’re flash-bangs, like what police use. But if you can pop a few off as we’re coming in…”
“I can do that,” Charline said. This was gonna be like playing Halo. With a Banshee. With real bullets flying, she reminded herself. But hell, it would be interesting.
“You’ve only got four rockets, remember,” Cory said. “Make them count. Toggle to fire them is on the lower left. Tap to arm, tap again to fire.”
“Got it,” she said.
Home again, they lick their wounds, repair the badly damaged starship, and try to make sense of all the things they saw during their first mission beyond our star system. First contact was everything humanity had dreaded in our worst nightmares. The universe seemed an inhospitable place, full of deadly and warlike beings. They escaped home to some well-earned rest.
But they’ve brought danger back with them. Charline and Beth undertake a mission home to Earth which will prove more perilous than they could possibly guess.
And something is wrong with Andrew. Can Dan and John unravel the mystery in time to save their friend?
Home should be a safe place, a place to rest and recover. A place to heal. Instead, each of the crew find themselves in the middle of more trouble, each of them in over their heads in Deep Waters.
Excerpt:
“It’s not just a drone,” he explained. “It’s armed. The thing has four small rockets mounted on the wings.”
“Shit, that’s awesome,” Beth said.
“When were you planning to tell us this?” Charline asked.
“Just did,” Cory replied, flashing her that same infectious grin. “They’re not military grade hardware, mind you. They’re flash-bangs, like what police use. But if you can pop a few off as we’re coming in…”
“I can do that,” Charline said. This was gonna be like playing Halo. With a Banshee. With real bullets flying, she reminded herself. But hell, it would be interesting.
“You’ve only got four rockets, remember,” Cory said. “Make them count. Toggle to fire them is on the lower left. Tap to arm, tap again to fire.”
“Got it,” she said.
- GenresScience Fiction
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
287 people are currently reading
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About the author
Kevin O. McLaughlin
174 books139 followersWhen not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin’s award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. He writes fantasy in settings both historical and contemporary, and science fiction in both the near and distant future.
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November 27, 2017
I like the story line but....
The story line is pretty unique but it kinda pisses me off to have to pay 3 bucks for what is essentially short stories. I understand the author is trying to make a living but one thing that has always chapped my ass is people trying to make a living by extending a story line for multiple books, especially if the books are about 130 pages.
The story line is pretty unique but it kinda pisses me off to have to pay 3 bucks for what is essentially short stories. I understand the author is trying to make a living but one thing that has always chapped my ass is people trying to make a living by extending a story line for multiple books, especially if the books are about 130 pages.
March 23, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, his books are space opera to magical to sorta history to LitRPG, and pretty sure they are all available individually/through ku too. FYI, yes I do binge read writers, unless give them 1 or 2 stars and sometimes 3. Obviously not the case here. Look at amazon writer page. Want a rundown of plot? Look at blurb; want more, read reviews, actually just go to reading the books.
Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 1 (Books 1-3) Book 1: Ad Astra Book 2: Stellar Legacy Book 3: Deep Waters
(Starship Satori Omnibus) - Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 2 (Books 4-6) (Starship Satori Omnibus) 1 No Plan Survives Contact 2 Liberty 3 Satori’s Destiny
Blackwell Magic: Books 1-3 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus) Book One - 1 By Darkness Revealed 2 Ashes Ascendant 3 Dead In Winter
Blackwell Magic: Books 4-6 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus Book 2) - 4: Claws That Catch 5: Darkness Awakes 6: Spellbinding Entanglements
The Raven and the Rose: A Blackwell Magic Novella exclusive story not available retail stores set between “By Darkness Revealed” and “Ashes Ascendant”, offer in back of books of his
King of the Dead: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies - Queen of Demons: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies
Valhalla Online: A LitRPG Saga
Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 1 (Books 1-3) Book 1: Ad Astra Book 2: Stellar Legacy Book 3: Deep Waters
(Starship Satori Omnibus) - Adventures of the Starship Satori: Omnibus 2 (Books 4-6) (Starship Satori Omnibus) 1 No Plan Survives Contact 2 Liberty 3 Satori’s Destiny
Blackwell Magic: Books 1-3 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus) Book One - 1 By Darkness Revealed 2 Ashes Ascendant 3 Dead In Winter
Blackwell Magic: Books 4-6 (Blackwell Magic Omnibus Book 2) - 4: Claws That Catch 5: Darkness Awakes 6: Spellbinding Entanglements
The Raven and the Rose: A Blackwell Magic Novella exclusive story not available retail stores set between “By Darkness Revealed” and “Ashes Ascendant”, offer in back of books of his
King of the Dead: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies - Queen of Demons: Heroes, Swords, and Zombies
Valhalla Online: A LitRPG Saga
April 25, 2019
The adventures are continuing for the crew of the Satori. Everyone is grounded in this episode and we get a more traditional action thriller story than a space opera because of it. I like action thriller, but I prefer my space opera to feature space and some operatic grand adventure. I still got an alien scare and the author's straightforward writing style was as effective as before; now back to space we go!
July 21, 2024
This episode had the crew of Satori on Earth where they were trying to get answers about some of the samples they brought back from their previous mission. They find that others are very interested in what they found, too. Those others are willing to kill to get their hands on those samples. More shoot-em-up action but no scary alien lizard people, this time, just human bad guys. Still a fun story and, the crew recruits a new member.
April 26, 2018
Better than expected!
I last stated I thought I knew the direction of the story. Nope! I was wrong. The author took it in a different and better direction. He is also getting better at narrating the story, or I am growing used to his style. Regardless, I recommend the series.
I last stated I thought I knew the direction of the story. Nope! I was wrong. The author took it in a different and better direction. He is also getting better at narrating the story, or I am growing used to his style. Regardless, I recommend the series.
August 19, 2019
7/10: Good solid read, something to get your teeth into.
“I don’t negotiate with dead people.”
Love Beth and love this series. I'm really enjoying it, brief though the instalments are.
Onto the next!
“I don’t negotiate with dead people.”
Love Beth and love this series. I'm really enjoying it, brief though the instalments are.
Onto the next!
April 6, 2024
The Saga Continues
Book 3 is written in the same vein as book 2, intense, random violence, sudden changes in plot and characters. It ends with most threads resolved, and looking forward into book 4.
Book 3 is written in the same vein as book 2, intense, random violence, sudden changes in plot and characters. It ends with most threads resolved, and looking forward into book 4.
December 24, 2024
Fantastic series really enjoyed the book
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
January 7, 2018
Great episode
I am not usually someone who leaves reviews. However I thought that this series deserves it with its fresh take and plot twists. Totally worth reading
I am not usually someone who leaves reviews. However I thought that this series deserves it with its fresh take and plot twists. Totally worth reading
January 17, 2018
Next book please
I am really enjoying this series. I cannot wait to see how Majel evolves and becomes part of the team
I am really enjoying this series. I cannot wait to see how Majel evolves and becomes part of the team
May 21, 2019
Felt like we can win
I felt like I we with them they encountered unexpected enemies. Can not wait for the next book. Where is it?
I felt like I we with them they encountered unexpected enemies. Can not wait for the next book. Where is it?
March 5, 2021
Fun read
I am enjoying the sequels. They continue to have character development, adventure and action. I recommend this book and series so far.
I am enjoying the sequels. They continue to have character development, adventure and action. I recommend this book and series so far.
April 20, 2022
4/5 Stars
May 29, 2023
Great book I could not stop reading it!
Non stop action all the way through i cannot wait for the follow-up i am enjoying the concept to share is leading too.
Non stop action all the way through i cannot wait for the follow-up i am enjoying the concept to share is leading too.
January 14, 2026
More of a short novelette than a novel, taking less than two hours to read. Glad I got a free copy.
February 7, 2017
Thrilling third in series
Enjoyable reading and peaked my interest thoroughly deserving the five star rating. The well developed characters are ever on mission and barely surviving the next obstacle. I will continue with the next book as the story is intriguing and well conceived.
Enjoyable reading and peaked my interest thoroughly deserving the five star rating. The well developed characters are ever on mission and barely surviving the next obstacle. I will continue with the next book as the story is intriguing and well conceived.
May 2, 2017
Wow
The story continues and it just gets better. I love the characters and the way they protect each other. If you like lots of action then you will enjoy this series.
The story continues and it just gets better. I love the characters and the way they protect each other. If you like lots of action then you will enjoy this series.
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