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Stellar Conquest #2
Desolator: Conquest
When an enormous and potent alien ship appears in the colony system of Gliese 370, EarthFleet's Marines must investigate. What they find within will change the course of humanity's future yet again, as they face Desolator. The risks are high and so is the price in blood - and the new technology far ahead of their own, which may provide the key to fight the alien Meme Empire. The Plague Wars/Stellar Conquest - The Eden Plague - Reaper's Run - Skull's Shadows - Eden's Exodus - Apocalypse Austin - Nearest Night - The Demon Plagues - The Reaper Plague - The Orion Plague - Cyborg Strike - Comes the Destroyer - Forge and Steel Stellar the Plague Wars story continues 100 years later! - Starship Conquest - Conquest - Tactics of Conquest - Conquest of Earth - Conquest and Empire
294 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2013
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David VanDyke
75 books230 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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June 10, 2013
Author's own review. A military sci-fi adventure.
Possibly my best work yet. Sure, everyone says that, but I think it's true in this case. It's the story of Desolator, a dying warship controlled by an insane artificial intelligence, and the alien warriors trapped inside it, searching for a home.
To the humans and their allies in the system, Desolator is a potential goldmine of technology, and they will have to fight for it - but against whom, and at what cost? It's a race against time as EarthFleet's finest struggle to seize the ship, save themselves and their allies, acquire the technology, and keep Desolator from killing millions of people.
Note that this book is #2 of a series. Book #1 is contained within the Planetary Assault anthology.
Possibly my best work yet. Sure, everyone says that, but I think it's true in this case. It's the story of Desolator, a dying warship controlled by an insane artificial intelligence, and the alien warriors trapped inside it, searching for a home.
To the humans and their allies in the system, Desolator is a potential goldmine of technology, and they will have to fight for it - but against whom, and at what cost? It's a race against time as EarthFleet's finest struggle to seize the ship, save themselves and their allies, acquire the technology, and keep Desolator from killing millions of people.
Note that this book is #2 of a series. Book #1 is contained within the Planetary Assault anthology.
July 18, 2021
Excellent Series -so far
Expectations remain satisfied as I continue through this fine series. Gandhi's respects his characters but even more so, he respects the reader. He keeps the story interesting with just enough explanation to keep it understandable and doesn't abuse the reader with gratuitous cursing or overly disruptive gore. As a 67 year old Christian, I felt comfortable reading the series... So far. Here's hoping , as finances allow, I am able to continue the next books, and the author keeps up his standards.
Expectations remain satisfied as I continue through this fine series. Gandhi's respects his characters but even more so, he respects the reader. He keeps the story interesting with just enough explanation to keep it understandable and doesn't abuse the reader with gratuitous cursing or overly disruptive gore. As a 67 year old Christian, I felt comfortable reading the series... So far. Here's hoping , as finances allow, I am able to continue the next books, and the author keeps up his standards.
February 22, 2018
Exemplary
It's not often I stumble upon another author that shares my love of big words and spot on terminology. This is the second book in the series I've read and I have to say that even though I didn't start at the beginning, the characters are well fleshed out and multidimensional. There aren't too many to keep track of and I enjoy the fact that the science is well thought out and doesn't venture too far into the psudo realm.
It's not often I stumble upon another author that shares my love of big words and spot on terminology. This is the second book in the series I've read and I have to say that even though I didn't start at the beginning, the characters are well fleshed out and multidimensional. There aren't too many to keep track of and I enjoy the fact that the science is well thought out and doesn't venture too far into the psudo realm.
June 4, 2018
Good Series
I know this series from others further along and am glad to have read very early Eden books as well. I have become aware of the term "spoilers" and don't want to SPOIL later or earlier readers. Let's just leave it at this. This series by this author is worth reading and so this book should be added to your collection.
I know this series from others further along and am glad to have read very early Eden books as well. I have become aware of the term "spoilers" and don't want to SPOIL later or earlier readers. Let's just leave it at this. This series by this author is worth reading and so this book should be added to your collection.
July 11, 2021
Excellent!
I spoke too soon in my review for The Plague Wars - Alien Invasion - the story continues!! Very good story, well written and 'unputdownable' - many late nights - or even early mornings if I'm honest - have occured sin e I discovered David Van Dyke. Love seeing how the characters develop, and meeting new characters.
I spoke too soon in my review for The Plague Wars - Alien Invasion - the story continues!! Very good story, well written and 'unputdownable' - many late nights - or even early mornings if I'm honest - have occured sin e I discovered David Van Dyke. Love seeing how the characters develop, and meeting new characters.
December 31, 2017
I enjoyed the book but the battle sequences were long and the characterization of the Russian could have more depth.
It is a strong series with many new ideas. It is best read from the original Eden Plague. The books flow together very well.
It is a strong series with many new ideas. It is best read from the original Eden Plague. The books flow together very well.
April 17, 2017
Better than the first book in the series
Humans and their new alien allies find themselves battling an unknown dreadnought space vessel, and finding unexpected help along with unusual challenges.
Humans and their new alien allies find themselves battling an unknown dreadnought space vessel, and finding unexpected help along with unusual challenges.
April 30, 2017
Raised to4 stars for one simple reason: are iz kittehz inside
May 30, 2018
One of the best books of the series! This book looks long (777 pages) but reads fast. Awesome book all around.
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