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Age of Expansion: Valerie’s Elites #2
Death Defied
An evil intelligence bent on galactic domination is about to meet the Justice Enforcer.
When a mysterious AI demands the release of a criminal, it gets something else instead: the wrath of Valerie’s Elites.
Now the team must travel to a remote space station to uncover the secret their enemies want to keep hidden.
Valerie and her team will join with resistance fighters on a secret moonbase to take on mechs, giant robots, and an artificial intelligence that can infest any advanced technology it encounters.
No one said bringing Justice to the stars was going to be easy. But that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be fun.
*NOTE: If cursing is a problem, then this might not be for you.
- GenresScience FictionAliens
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2017
207 people are currently reading
108 people want to read
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Justin Sloan
142 books207 followersJUSTIN SLOAN wrote video games before becoming a full-time author, with credits on such games as Game of Thrones, Tales from the Borderlands, Walking Dead, and Marvel and mobile games. Now you can find his military science fiction and space superheroes books on Amazon, KU, and Audible.com. He taught Muay Thai kickboxing and Marine Corps Martial Arts, and can play three songs on the bagpipes. Justin holds advanced degrees in international relations/economics and creative writing. Oh, and he acted in movies for a bit - all small roles though.
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April 18, 2022
Valerie, Robin, and company spent their whole time in this book, jumping from the frying pan, and into the fire.
So, nothing new about that, then! Lol
As usual, with anything to do with Valerie, this was a fast paced, action packed journey through space, and planets, and moons, and space stations.
Her journey is still not over but, with a little - or even a lot - of help from her friends, she's determined to both help Kalan find his people and, hopefully, gain a race of people with the same aim as herself, and the Etheric Federation - to clear the Galaxy of the baddies, so that everyone else can live in peace.
I'm really loving this series, and all of the characters in it - even Bob is growing on me, and that's saying something! Lol
So, now this book ends, my reading list tells me that the next book to read, is book one of the Ascension Myth series: Awakened.
I haven't a clue what's coming, but if this series is as good as the rest, I'll be very happy!
So, nothing new about that, then! Lol
As usual, with anything to do with Valerie, this was a fast paced, action packed journey through space, and planets, and moons, and space stations.
Her journey is still not over but, with a little - or even a lot - of help from her friends, she's determined to both help Kalan find his people and, hopefully, gain a race of people with the same aim as herself, and the Etheric Federation - to clear the Galaxy of the baddies, so that everyone else can live in peace.
I'm really loving this series, and all of the characters in it - even Bob is growing on me, and that's saying something! Lol
So, now this book ends, my reading list tells me that the next book to read, is book one of the Ascension Myth series: Awakened.
I haven't a clue what's coming, but if this series is as good as the rest, I'll be very happy!
February 17, 2025
Excellent as usual for this universe
This was, as is usual for the books within the universe of The Kurtherian Gambit, excellent.
This did not earn a bonus star for using chapter names rather than just numbers.
I routinely note how average chapter length compares to my preferences, but as usual, this is noted without any effect on my rating. This met my preference for average chapter length of taking me about 10-15 minutes to read.
This was, as is usual for the books within the universe of The Kurtherian Gambit, excellent.
This did not earn a bonus star for using chapter names rather than just numbers.
I routinely note how average chapter length compares to my preferences, but as usual, this is noted without any effect on my rating. This met my preference for average chapter length of taking me about 10-15 minutes to read.
January 18, 2018
Starting to jump.
Valeries Elites, the series is starting to sound like a sitcom. The plot does not go into enough detail, the story and chracters skip ahead to much. I've read the entire series of books and it seemed to take a lot of patience to get through this one, normally I have difficulty putting a book down. I do like the chracters though.
Valeries Elites, the series is starting to sound like a sitcom. The plot does not go into enough detail, the story and chracters skip ahead to much. I've read the entire series of books and it seemed to take a lot of patience to get through this one, normally I have difficulty putting a book down. I do like the chracters though.
February 18, 2021
Fantastic
Any book that comes out of Michael Anderle’s stable of writers is well worth a read, what they have done with the kutherian universe is nothing short of brilliant. Indie writers all coming together to write an array of books that will keep you reading forever , well worth checking out
Any book that comes out of Michael Anderle’s stable of writers is well worth a read, what they have done with the kutherian universe is nothing short of brilliant. Indie writers all coming together to write an array of books that will keep you reading forever , well worth checking out
March 17, 2021
Great continuation of Valerie's story
This whole journey started on Earth in a series of a vampire getting a second chance now it's turned into space and the female vampire keeps kicking butt and showing that good people and a lot of butt kicking can accomplish a lot just a lot of fun to read excited to start the third one after I'm done with this review
This whole journey started on Earth in a series of a vampire getting a second chance now it's turned into space and the female vampire keeps kicking butt and showing that good people and a lot of butt kicking can accomplish a lot just a lot of fun to read excited to start the third one after I'm done with this review
December 28, 2017
Wonderful read
Keep me in invested through the book. I think Jill's is a nice addition, she should balance Kalan nicely, Gotta love Bob, and Valerie and Robin kicking a@@ is the best. Just wanted to thank you all for writing for us. I Thanks again
Keep me in invested through the book. I think Jill's is a nice addition, she should balance Kalan nicely, Gotta love Bob, and Valerie and Robin kicking a@@ is the best. Just wanted to thank you all for writing for us. I Thanks again
January 18, 2018
Kicking butt and taking names!!
Things are heating up for the elites and company!! There is a rogue AI that is trying to take over. The elites take down some of her helpers but she has gotten away but you know they are coming after her!! Next one can’t get here quick enough!!!
Things are heating up for the elites and company!! There is a rogue AI that is trying to take over. The elites take down some of her helpers but she has gotten away but you know they are coming after her!! Next one can’t get here quick enough!!!
February 5, 2018
A fun, fast moving space adventure
Death Defied is a fun, fast moving space adventure with vampires, robots, aliens, and more. This is part of a series, so it works far better if you've read the other books first.
Contains "bad" language.
Death Defied is a fun, fast moving space adventure with vampires, robots, aliens, and more. This is part of a series, so it works far better if you've read the other books first.
Contains "bad" language.
February 16, 2018
Fun read
This was a rather enjoyable read... but I am still waiting to see Robin get a little more screen time and still holding out to see her on the cover. Well onward to book 03.
This was a rather enjoyable read... but I am still waiting to see Robin get a little more screen time and still holding out to see her on the cover. Well onward to book 03.
February 23, 2018
Another great book
I just can't say enough how great these books are. I love all the characters and the new aliens we meet. I really like the new characters that have been introduced and am looking forward to where the story goes.
I just can't say enough how great these books are. I love all the characters and the new aliens we meet. I really like the new characters that have been introduced and am looking forward to where the story goes.
May 7, 2018
Still a blast
The action continues, relationships build and develop, and there are hints of romance. A perfect balance, in fact 😊 I love the new setting as well, and can't wait to see where the team goes next!
The action continues, relationships build and develop, and there are hints of romance. A perfect balance, in fact 😊 I love the new setting as well, and can't wait to see where the team goes next!
April 17, 2018
What a ride!!!
Holy cow, I was on the edge through out this whole book. Talk about making it by the hair on your chinee chin chin. Can't wait to read the next book. Great job you guys.
Holy cow, I was on the edge through out this whole book. Talk about making it by the hair on your chinee chin chin. Can't wait to read the next book. Great job you guys.
August 15, 2018
I’m always late in my reviews, but this was a page turner all the way to the end! I love this journey as as Valerie finds hr way through new worlds. It doesn’t hurt that we have the same name and she’s a badass!
December 18, 2019
Good story!!
I like how your characters are people, aliens or not. They want Maslov's stuff, food,air, all that stuff. They are people in different containers, but it's still good reading!
I like how your characters are people, aliens or not. They want Maslov's stuff, food,air, all that stuff. They are people in different containers, but it's still good reading!
February 13, 2023
A lot of fun
The second installment of Valerie's Elite is a rollicking good time. Justin and P.T. have not only taken characters we already loved but created new ones that are a blast to get to know. Enjoy!
The second installment of Valerie's Elite is a rollicking good time. Justin and P.T. have not only taken characters we already loved but created new ones that are a blast to get to know. Enjoy!
January 2, 2018
Another good story
Valerie and Robin continue to rip through crisis after crisis. Lots of action and destruction. Kalan continues to prove an asset and saves the day.
Valerie and Robin continue to rip through crisis after crisis. Lots of action and destruction. Kalan continues to prove an asset and saves the day.
February 16, 2018
Where is 3?
Not bad see wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww5k and ×see the new job going 9
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Not bad see wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww5k and ×see the new job going 9
O9 more words from t his old fart. Did that do it
January 5, 2018
Wonderful story
This is one I could not put down i had to finish it. Love the interaction between Valerie and her team. Love Wearl and her crush on Kalan.
This is one I could not put down i had to finish it. Love the interaction between Valerie and her team. Love Wearl and her crush on Kalan.
January 10, 2018
Great book. I love the character's
February 17, 2018
Can AI'S take over the world
Remember AI the movie, well here you go, more twists and turns than a roller coaster.
Follow Valerie's Elites on their adventures.
Remember AI the movie, well here you go, more twists and turns than a roller coaster.
Follow Valerie's Elites on their adventures.
February 28, 2018
Did I miss it?
I like the storyline, but I'm just not getting a good feel for what some of these aliens look like (not including the invisible one).
I like the storyline, but I'm just not getting a good feel for what some of these aliens look like (not including the invisible one).
June 26, 2020
Robots and Cyborgs
Valerie and friends are at it again. Trying to save a world is hard work but with the help of a few new allies Valerie goes for it. Love this series. Good read.
Valerie and friends are at it again. Trying to save a world is hard work but with the help of a few new allies Valerie goes for it. Love this series. Good read.
October 8, 2020
Omg great books
Omg these books are so good. You won't want to put them down. I can't wait to read more. Happy reading.😁😂
Omg these books are so good. You won't want to put them down. I can't wait to read more. Happy reading.😁😂
June 2, 2021
Good book and series
This is a fun second read, as there is a lot of action and a fun story. I recommend this series and book.
This is a fun second read, as there is a lot of action and a fun story. I recommend this series and book.
January 19, 2023
Another great book
I am so thrilled to be reading such great books. I can't imagine reading anything lame in the KGU,as all of the authors so far have all been absolutely amazing.
I am so thrilled to be reading such great books. I can't imagine reading anything lame in the KGU,as all of the authors so far have all been absolutely amazing.
February 6, 2018
Excellent series. Can't wait for what's next!
December 29, 2017
This was as wonderful as a roller coaster ride with twists, turns, deceit, and action. You experience Valerie's and Kalan’s journey as if it were your own. The characters truly come alive, each one has it's own story as well as a combined one that is interwoven so masterfully you would think they truly existed. I can't wait for more!
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