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Stories from the Filaments #6
Gregor's Search: The Filament Makers
From the international bestselling Author, Saxon Andrew, comes the sixth book in the Filament Universe, Gregor’s Search-The Filament Makers. The filaments connect all the stars and black holes in the known universe with powerful energy flows that move faster than the speed-of-light in subspace. All the star traveling civilizations in the known universe use them to travel to other planets. The filaments are ancient, and scientists know they are not a naturally occurring phenomenon; someone, or something, made them thousands of years ago.
During the war with the Tronan, the Allies used filament communicators that could be heard across the universe. The Leaders of the Alliance fear that the ancient makers of the filaments will be coming to investigate who is using their creation and put a stop to it.
Gregor MacGregor decides to act first, before they show up. He goes out to find the Filament Makers and determine if they are a threat to Bellingham. What he discovers is stunning and the danger to Bellingham and all the other planets in the Alliance is worse than anyone believes. To complicate matters, the Insectoid King is planning an attack on the Alliance and has a new weapon that is unstoppable. This book takes off fast and doesn’t slow down. It’s a full-length novel at 105,000 words and I know you’ll enjoy reading it late into the night.
Excerpt: Gregor's Search-The Filament Makers
Gregor nodded, “How long will it take you to do a full scan of this ship?”
“About twenty-seconds.”
Gregor sighed and thought about it. Elena stared at him and he finally turned to her, “Elena, this is the first time you will be placed in real danger. If we’re detected, it could lead to our being attacked. You need to help me make this decision.”
“We’ve come out here to make a difference. It would be foolish not to do it.”
Gregor nodded, “Computer, is there anything you can do to reduce the possibility of your scan being detected?”
“The rear of this ship is pointed away from that probe. I can turn the Dragon Fly such that its main hull is blocking the scan’s emissions from going out of the ship. I can also reduce the power of the scan of the vessel’s interior close to our location, but I’ll have to go to full-power to scan the bridge; it’s more than three-miles from us.”
“How much time will you have to use full-power?”
“Eight-seconds.”
Gregor shook his head and said loudly, “DO IT AND GET OUT OF HERE THE MOMENT YOU’RE DONE!!”
“Starting scan.”
“I’ll keep an eye on that probe and I’ll tell you if it starts transmitting a message.”
“Thank you, Torn.”
Gregor gripped the arms of his chair and saw Elena was also griping hers as well. “Going to full-power on the scan!”
Gregor waited and three-seconds later heard Torn, “It’s transmitting!”
The scan ended, the Dragon Fly quickly exited the ship, and immediately entered subspace, where it went to gravity-boosters and flew at high speed toward the filament. Gregor looked up at the wall monitor and saw something blue on the long-range scanner moving through subspace toward them at an incredible speed. He saw that it would be on them before they reached the filament, “STOP THE SHIP!!” Gregor ordered.
The Dragon Fly came to an abrupt stop and turned to face the object roaring up on it.
During the war with the Tronan, the Allies used filament communicators that could be heard across the universe. The Leaders of the Alliance fear that the ancient makers of the filaments will be coming to investigate who is using their creation and put a stop to it.
Gregor MacGregor decides to act first, before they show up. He goes out to find the Filament Makers and determine if they are a threat to Bellingham. What he discovers is stunning and the danger to Bellingham and all the other planets in the Alliance is worse than anyone believes. To complicate matters, the Insectoid King is planning an attack on the Alliance and has a new weapon that is unstoppable. This book takes off fast and doesn’t slow down. It’s a full-length novel at 105,000 words and I know you’ll enjoy reading it late into the night.
Excerpt: Gregor's Search-The Filament Makers
Gregor nodded, “How long will it take you to do a full scan of this ship?”
“About twenty-seconds.”
Gregor sighed and thought about it. Elena stared at him and he finally turned to her, “Elena, this is the first time you will be placed in real danger. If we’re detected, it could lead to our being attacked. You need to help me make this decision.”
“We’ve come out here to make a difference. It would be foolish not to do it.”
Gregor nodded, “Computer, is there anything you can do to reduce the possibility of your scan being detected?”
“The rear of this ship is pointed away from that probe. I can turn the Dragon Fly such that its main hull is blocking the scan’s emissions from going out of the ship. I can also reduce the power of the scan of the vessel’s interior close to our location, but I’ll have to go to full-power to scan the bridge; it’s more than three-miles from us.”
“How much time will you have to use full-power?”
“Eight-seconds.”
Gregor shook his head and said loudly, “DO IT AND GET OUT OF HERE THE MOMENT YOU’RE DONE!!”
“Starting scan.”
“I’ll keep an eye on that probe and I’ll tell you if it starts transmitting a message.”
“Thank you, Torn.”
Gregor gripped the arms of his chair and saw Elena was also griping hers as well. “Going to full-power on the scan!”
Gregor waited and three-seconds later heard Torn, “It’s transmitting!”
The scan ended, the Dragon Fly quickly exited the ship, and immediately entered subspace, where it went to gravity-boosters and flew at high speed toward the filament. Gregor looked up at the wall monitor and saw something blue on the long-range scanner moving through subspace toward them at an incredible speed. He saw that it would be on them before they reached the filament, “STOP THE SHIP!!” Gregor ordered.
The Dragon Fly came to an abrupt stop and turned to face the object roaring up on it.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2017
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About the author
Saxon Andrew
117 books99 followersSaxon Andrew is a former social worker with a degree in Psychology and Education from Mercer University. He has taught school, managed several sales organizations and owned his own business.
He has devoured science fiction since he first learned to read and his stories are the product of years of personal experience and exposure to the universes created by the genre’s great authors.
He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and two dogs who still appreciate his sense of humor after all these years. "Dogs are always ready to smile."
He has devoured science fiction since he first learned to read and his stories are the product of years of personal experience and exposure to the universes created by the genre’s great authors.
He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and two dogs who still appreciate his sense of humor after all these years. "Dogs are always ready to smile."
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March 8, 2022
Satisfying story
A satisfying in to the series. The characters and how they grew and evolved the technologies It is always fun reading one of Saxon Andrews stories. This year I particularly liked it maybe more than the Annihilation series, his 1st series. They all have the basic same formula, each of the characters are unique and engaging. You find yourself rooting for them. A very satisfying end to the series.
A satisfying in to the series. The characters and how they grew and evolved the technologies It is always fun reading one of Saxon Andrews stories. This year I particularly liked it maybe more than the Annihilation series, his 1st series. They all have the basic same formula, each of the characters are unique and engaging. You find yourself rooting for them. A very satisfying end to the series.
May 9, 2019
A good read that tugged and pulled me along the threads.
I should like to take a transport to Bellingham and spend some time at a forge. Maybe nothing so fine as a sword. Just a serviceable blade or even a few nails. Their commitment was great. The ending rich and warm.
I should like to take a transport to Bellingham and spend some time at a forge. Maybe nothing so fine as a sword. Just a serviceable blade or even a few nails. Their commitment was great. The ending rich and warm.
July 14, 2025
This one was really good
I love this book and I’m looking forward to other stories. I love the relationships with aliens and humans. And I especially love the sci-fi inventions. Highly recommended.
I love this book and I’m looking forward to other stories. I love the relationships with aliens and humans. And I especially love the sci-fi inventions. Highly recommended.
November 28, 2017
Dad gum good book
Saxon knocked it out of the park with this one. It's a ' can't put it down'kind of read. Good boy Saxon.
Saxon knocked it out of the park with this one. It's a ' can't put it down'kind of read. Good boy Saxon.
December 5, 2017
Not good
After reading the first few chapter not sure what this book is about. No background on the characters, situation environment etc.
After reading the first few chapter not sure what this book is about. No background on the characters, situation environment etc.
July 28, 2020
One of the best of Saxon Andrew. His books make great reading.
Saxon Andrew is a great story teller and this book is one of his best. I look forward to his next book.
Saxon Andrew is a great story teller and this book is one of his best. I look forward to his next book.
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