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Ambassador #8
The Alabaster Army
Deadly creatures, hostile climate, and that is just the scenery.
For many years, mysterious things have happened on the ice world of Tamer, but when a scientist goes missing from Barresh thought to be on Tamer, Cory is forced to take the issue by the horns.
Problem is, he is dealing with unexpected side effects of his fertility treatment, and, like his Coldi companions, he's lost much of his night vision, and has trouble tolerating low temperatures.
Trouble is, a recent addition to his team has sent shockwaves through his group of loyal companions and things are still sorting themselves out.
Not his healthy self, under-resourced, frozen and half-blind, that's not the best preparation to visit a world where humans are not at the top of the food chain, let alone dealing with enemies who will go to any lengths to hide their activities.
For many years, mysterious things have happened on the ice world of Tamer, but when a scientist goes missing from Barresh thought to be on Tamer, Cory is forced to take the issue by the horns.
Problem is, he is dealing with unexpected side effects of his fertility treatment, and, like his Coldi companions, he's lost much of his night vision, and has trouble tolerating low temperatures.
Trouble is, a recent addition to his team has sent shockwaves through his group of loyal companions and things are still sorting themselves out.
Not his healthy self, under-resourced, frozen and half-blind, that's not the best preparation to visit a world where humans are not at the top of the food chain, let alone dealing with enemies who will go to any lengths to hide their activities.
- GenresScience Fiction
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2018
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Patty Jansen
370 books295 followersAuthor of Science Fiction and fantasy and non-fiction.
Author of the Ambassador series, the Icefire Trilogy, For Queen And Country series and the Return of the Aghyrians series.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
December 7, 2018
I enjoyed this book very much. There are wonderful characters, realistic dialogue, and sweet romance. The plot was good but seemed to have a few holes. There was also a little bit of a ho-hum feel to the adventure itself; i.e., Corey will figure this out so there’s no need to get too excited. Nevertheless, it’s still a great series and I’m looking forward to the next book!
March 28, 2018
Continuing the story, Corry is contacted by the wife of an academic. The academic is missing and Corry fears that he has become entangled with rogue power mongers who have unsavoury agendas. The problem is, that Corry is sure the academic has been sent to Tammer, a frozen planet that is outside the Exchange network. The only way to get there is via military technology and because it is a potentially sensitive situation, Corry and his team are best placed to handle this.
The cast and world building are well established so a significant portion of the book is dedicated to advancing the character plots which are ongoing. I love this aspect of the series and to some degree, this has been the drawcard that keeps me reading. The plots are always entangled in politics, but also the complexity of the Coldi race that Corry has adopted as his family. This is what provides the story tension and it is done well.
The plot for Ambassador 8 was a little lacklustre. There was a story problem, but no sense of urgency. No apparent cost of failure if team Corry failed to find the missing academic. No apparent need to stop the academic or those he works for doing what they’re doing. Because of this, there was no moment where all was lost and thus no emotional payoff. Added to this is that some aspects of the story are not overly plausible. For example: Coldi people who were created for an extremely hot environment surviving a sub-zero climate with no apparent problems. Wild animals being ridden as if they were domesticated. The issue of being stranded with an inoperable shuttle suddenly becoming a no thing.
Having said that I’m invested in the series and I will continue reading.
The cast and world building are well established so a significant portion of the book is dedicated to advancing the character plots which are ongoing. I love this aspect of the series and to some degree, this has been the drawcard that keeps me reading. The plots are always entangled in politics, but also the complexity of the Coldi race that Corry has adopted as his family. This is what provides the story tension and it is done well.
The plot for Ambassador 8 was a little lacklustre. There was a story problem, but no sense of urgency. No apparent cost of failure if team Corry failed to find the missing academic. No apparent need to stop the academic or those he works for doing what they’re doing. Because of this, there was no moment where all was lost and thus no emotional payoff. Added to this is that some aspects of the story are not overly plausible. For example: Coldi people who were created for an extremely hot environment surviving a sub-zero climate with no apparent problems. Wild animals being ridden as if they were domesticated. The issue of being stranded with an inoperable shuttle suddenly becoming a no thing.
Having said that I’m invested in the series and I will continue reading.
June 17, 2026
My favorite in the series so far...
Cory digs deeper into what it means to be human even as his genes mutate to make him more Coldi. While he goes through the transition, he is tasked with finding a missing scientist who studies languages. His journey takes him to the planet Tamar, where an artificial or genetically altered race are being developed and used.
I like the discussion on treatment of individuals and their rights and I especially like the nuances in the difference societies based on their genetic makeup.
Cory digs deeper into what it means to be human even as his genes mutate to make him more Coldi. While he goes through the transition, he is tasked with finding a missing scientist who studies languages. His journey takes him to the planet Tamar, where an artificial or genetically altered race are being developed and used.
I like the discussion on treatment of individuals and their rights and I especially like the nuances in the difference societies based on their genetic makeup.
February 15, 2018
It's hard to know what to say that I haven't said before. The author has built a world of intricate detail that never threatens to overwhelm the reader. The cultures and politics are so well defined that the reader feels that they are actually there. This book is up to the usual standard, which is outstanding. I go out and buy each book in this series the minute it's launched, so I was delighted to receive an ARC.
September 20, 2018
The Tamerians have been found.
Cory and half of his association and up on Tamer looking for a professor and husband of a lady who could get no one else interested in finding her husband.
They stop a meeting that is trying to make their own exchange.
Read and enjoy.
Cory and half of his association and up on Tamer looking for a professor and husband of a lady who could get no one else interested in finding her husband.
They stop a meeting that is trying to make their own exchange.
Read and enjoy.
May 14, 2024
Great book
One of the author’s best books in the series. The ending was unexpected but definitely a keeper. I really enjoy this series.
One of the author’s best books in the series. The ending was unexpected but definitely a keeper. I really enjoy this series.
July 17, 2024
Love this series. You never know what kind of trouble they will get into.
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