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Rogue Stars: 8 Novels of Space Exploration and Adventure
Sometimes you have to go Rogue...
Jump into eight full-length novels exploring the last great frontier. Rogue Stars has alien invasions, artificial intelligence, galactic intrigue, and heroes that will defy orders to do what is right.
Blast off to new worlds. Download this collection today.
About the Books:
Archangel Down - C. Gockel
Commander Noa Sato doesn’t believe in aliens. She’s wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions—and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down.
Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta
She is programmed to kill. He’ll do anything to survive.
In a world where only one thousand synthetics were built, synthetic #1001 should not exist. She is no ordinary synth and the memories locked inside her code could bring the entire Nine systems, an ex-con Captain Caleb Shepperd, to their knees.
Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher
A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real.
Starshine - G. S. Jennsen
Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them.
The Luna Deception - Felix R. Savage
Who said geeks can't fight? John Mendoza is a data analyst stuck in a boring job on the Moon. His life changes when he's recruited to fight humanity's nemesis, an AI based on Mars. But soon he discovers a seamy underside to the plot. They're targeting Mercury for its rich resources … and the woman Mendoza loves is there.
Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper
In the far future, nanotechnology will be all that keeps us alive in a brutal war with the Merkiaari. Into this war-torn galaxy a courageous Marine, an alien geneticist, and a broken hero will unite in common cause to oppose the coming onslaught.
Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen
In Coldi society, you can get killed for looking a superior in the eye. Never mind accusing him of murder.
Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer
Alien technology has been discovered on the moon, and NASA scientist, Richard “Rock” Crandon must lead a desperate race to get there before America’s rivals. But it isn’t just the fate of Earth that is at stake in this exciting adventure.
Jump into eight full-length novels exploring the last great frontier. Rogue Stars has alien invasions, artificial intelligence, galactic intrigue, and heroes that will defy orders to do what is right.
Blast off to new worlds. Download this collection today.
About the Books:
Archangel Down - C. Gockel
Commander Noa Sato doesn’t believe in aliens. She’s wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions—and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down.
Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta
She is programmed to kill. He’ll do anything to survive.
In a world where only one thousand synthetics were built, synthetic #1001 should not exist. She is no ordinary synth and the memories locked inside her code could bring the entire Nine systems, an ex-con Captain Caleb Shepperd, to their knees.
Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher
A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real.
Starshine - G. S. Jennsen
Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them.
The Luna Deception - Felix R. Savage
Who said geeks can't fight? John Mendoza is a data analyst stuck in a boring job on the Moon. His life changes when he's recruited to fight humanity's nemesis, an AI based on Mars. But soon he discovers a seamy underside to the plot. They're targeting Mercury for its rich resources … and the woman Mendoza loves is there.
Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper
In the far future, nanotechnology will be all that keeps us alive in a brutal war with the Merkiaari. Into this war-torn galaxy a courageous Marine, an alien geneticist, and a broken hero will unite in common cause to oppose the coming onslaught.
Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen
In Coldi society, you can get killed for looking a superior in the eye. Never mind accusing him of murder.
Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer
Alien technology has been discovered on the moon, and NASA scientist, Richard “Rock” Crandon must lead a desperate race to get there before America’s rivals. But it isn’t just the fate of Earth that is at stake in this exciting adventure.
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First published March 20, 2018
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About the author
C. Gockel
67 books572 followersC. Gockel got her start writing fanfiction, and she is not ashamed! Much. She received emails, messages and reviews from her fans telling her she should 'do this professionally'. She didn't; because she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband's nagging wore her down: "You could be the next '50 Shades of Gray' and I could retire!" Unfortunately, the author isn't much for writing smut. She is sad about this; she'd love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.
At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
Ms. Gockel loves to hear from readers. She can be reached by email at: cgockel.publishing at gmail.com
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At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
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October 21, 2019This kick-ass boxed set goes back to PAID in November, so if you want all these books free, you need to grab the set TODAY.
January 18, 2022
Awesome approach to alien encounters
Well written and clever approach to first discovery of alien artifact found on moon. Subsequent space race between Russia, China, and the US has interesting points to make about international interests which interfere with cooperation between the countries of the world.
Well written and clever approach to first discovery of alien artifact found on moon. Subsequent space race between Russia, China, and the US has interesting points to make about international interests which interfere with cooperation between the countries of the world.
May 19, 2023
Another box set! This was generally a pretty pleasant set of reads. I'm not going to follow up on all of the series these books start, but have made an effort to follow the authors -- the exception being Hard Duty's Cooper, whose output tails off in the last decade and whose web presence seems abandoned.
Archangel Down (Archangel Project #1), C. Gockel: Noa Sato has problems, starting with being in a concentration camp under suspicion of involvement in a secret project which she knows nothing about. Her home world is simmering in the grip of repression and hate, aliens are lurking, and her rescuer is an unlikely professor who is very much not what he seems. This novel is an interesting mix of themes, including the slightly ludicrous luv ‘bot “6T9”—use your imagination—but under the action and suspense lurk themes of genocide, sacrifice and the meaning of being loved and who gets to belong to humanity. The writing is generally good—it could use a little polish and the plot occasionally drifts a little—but it was solidly entertaining and kept me turning the pages. This scores high on adventure, while never forgetting the human touch.
Total: 7/10 (3.5 stars, rounded to 4)
Betrayal: The 1000 Revolution, Pippa DaCosta: “She is programmed to kill. He’ll do anything to survive.” The cover blurb is an excellent set-up for this dark not-quite-buddy novel, featuring a reprobate smuggler who’s all bad habits and a “synth” (synthetic human) who is factory serial number 1001 out of a production run of 1000 who has some deadly habits. Told from alternating perspectives, this is great space opera: Han Solo meets Blade Runner, but trying to keep the synth alive. Very solid writing, well-paced plot, and enough twists and uncertainty to keep pages steadily turning.
Total: 7/10 (3.5 stars, rounded up to 4)
Quantum Tangle: The Targon Tales – Sethran 1, Chris Reher: Spacer Sethran Kada wakes up in a system he wasn’t heading towards, but that’s only the beginning of his problems. He discovers that his ship has an uninvited guest—one who wants him to help with a matter of interstellar life and death. The book is good entertainment, but I didn’t connect with it. I felt I was constantly hitting little discontinuities, abrupt transitions, and the introduction of people and situations without much background. Part of it may be that this is set in a larger universe. I wonder if it might have been written with an assumption, conscious or not, that readers would already have a certain amount of knowledge. Still a good use of time and worth the effort. Although I’m not sure this will draw me in for the larger series (7 other books) it’s still worth trying on for size.
Total: 6/10 (3 stars)
Starshine: Aurora Rising Book One, G.S. Jennsen: Alexis Solovy is an accomplished loner, who winds up in danger—and critically dependent on someone who should be her mortal enemy. But as the strands of a deadly conspiracy begin to come to light, she’ll have to make a choice about who—and what—she believes in. Bog-standard space opera, well-executed and interesting. A solid but not compelling read, it tends towards slightly stereotypical plot and characters, though the nuances of the scenes and technology are lovingly outlined. Jennsen writes decently, although this book might have benefited from being a bit shorter with more attention the mechanics of the narrative.
Total: 5/10 (2.5 stars, rounded to 3)
Hard Duty: Merkiaari Wars Book 1, Mark E. Cooper: Humanity is slowly recovering from a brutal interstellar war against the warrior Merkiaari in which billions died. Out on the galactic frontier, a survey ship intercepts an signal from an intelligent source and discovers a new species—setting off an epic struggle. Cooper has a highly ambitious plot, and spins a sprawling story and cast of characters. Reasonable reading, entertaining, and fun. This was perfectly average: better-crafted than much indie/series SF—including a nod towards actual physics--this is competent but not distinguished.
Total: 6/10 (3 stars)
Ambassador 1: Seeing Red, Patty Jansen: This is an interesting take on space opera/mystery, which opens when an attack of extraterrestrial origin kills the President of Earth. It nearly takes out a young diplomat named Cory Wilson, who has been trained to work with gamra, the mysterious organization that governs a galaxy-wide faster-than-light transportation network. With war drums beating and conspiracies aplenty, Wilson dives into a mind-bendingly ornate and intricate world. World building on steroids is both the book’s main strength and weakness. Gamra’s culture is bizarre and potentially lethal, but if Wilson is the best humankind can do as a representative to it we’re galactic roadkill. Middle of the road plot, vivid universe, and an unconvincing main character average out to a modestly entertaining read.
Total: 6/10 (3 stars)
Lunar Discovery, Salvador Mercer: This was the sleeper of the group, and the hardest SF in the collection. An alien object is discovered on the far side of the moon, setting off a space race among the mutually-hostile and perpetually suspicious Russians, Chinese and Americans. Way above-average physics and pretty realistic human interactions as well made this a quiet pleasure to read.
Total: 7.5/10 (3.75 stars, rounded to 4)
Overall verdict: Very good value for a free collection. The worst stories here were middle of the road compared to what I typically read (my 2022 ratings on average came out to 6/10 or 3 stars) and the best were good. Ratings average out to 6.4/10 (3.2 stars) across the seven books, which seems about right.
August 4, 2019
7 stories of great sci-fi
I really loved Starshine & Ambassador1. Pleases my inner anthropologist. See my highlights on my Goodreads profile. Read them all!
I really loved Starshine & Ambassador1. Pleases my inner anthropologist. See my highlights on my Goodreads profile. Read them all!
December 31, 2024
3 - 3.5 Stars
Rogue Stars: & Novels of Space Exploration and Adventure is an Anthology 7 full-length novels in one handy volume. The stories are all sci-fi based with action, adventure, alien encounters, fantasy, and much more to keep you turning the pages. There are also many different characters to be found within this collection- from smugglers, to professors, to synths, diplomats, AIs, morally grey MCs, villains, entities, spies, and cyborgs- just to name a few.
The Collection is made up of:
- Archangel Down (Archangel Project Book #1) By: C. Gockel
A futuristic sci-fi adventure set in the year 2432. It has been assumed that humans are the sole inhabitants of the universe. But here we discover just how wrong that assumption is.
Commander Noa Sato has plans for a restful and relaxing break to her home planet Luddeccea ... but things go awry when she ends up imprisoned and pumped for information on the Archangel Project. But, unfortunately, she has no idea about the project she’s supposed to have been part of. Things are about to get interesting as our MCs try to unravel the mystery.
Let the adventures begin…
-Betrayal (The 1000 Revolution Book #1) By: Pippa DaCosta
Captain Caleb Shepperd has only his own interests at heart, as being good never gets you anywhere. He’s an ex-con turned smuggler who is willing to take illegal cargo and deliver it anywhere in the system. As long as it pays.
What happens when he finds an incredibly valuable AI stowed away on his ship? Well, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
(WARNING: 18+ only. Contains adult content, including sex, drug use, violence, and swearing.)
- Quantum Tangle (Sethran Kada Book #1) By: Chris Reher
Well, this one was a little different- and not sure how to describe it without giving away spoilers….. I recommend reading the full blurb to get more of an idea….
A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real.
- Starshine: Aurora Rising Book One (Aurora Rhapsody Book #1) By: G.S. Jennsen
Set in the year 2322 Alexis is about to have her world, actually the galaxy, turned upside down as secrets are revealed, power struggles ensue, and mystery deepens, all while conspiracies & agendas abound. Makes for an action-packed adventure.
- Hard Duty (Merkiaari Wars Book #1) By: Mark E. Cooper
Hard Duty is the first instalment in the Merkiaari Wars series and thrusts us into a futuristic, sci-fi adventure where nanotechnology is all that keeps humanity from falling- as an alien apocalypse 200 years earlier decimated the population- but the war is not over.
- Seeing Red (Ambassador Book #1) By: Patty Jansen
Cory Wilson’s diplomatic mission takes a new direction when he barely escapes death at the assassination of the President. While no one person, or group, claims responsibility, there is no question that aliens are behind the attack. This situation sees tensions rising with far reaching consequences. Cory must now solve the mystery before the stakes get any higher…
- Lunar Discovery: Let the Space Race Begin (Discovery Series Book #1) By: Salvador Mercer
Alien technology is discovered on the dark side of the moon and the race is on between opposing forces to be the first to claim the technology… but tensions are tight, and time is running out.
Rogue Stars: & Novels of Space Exploration and Adventure is an Anthology 7 full-length novels in one handy volume. The stories are all sci-fi based with action, adventure, alien encounters, fantasy, and much more to keep you turning the pages. There are also many different characters to be found within this collection- from smugglers, to professors, to synths, diplomats, AIs, morally grey MCs, villains, entities, spies, and cyborgs- just to name a few.
The Collection is made up of:
- Archangel Down (Archangel Project Book #1) By: C. Gockel
A futuristic sci-fi adventure set in the year 2432. It has been assumed that humans are the sole inhabitants of the universe. But here we discover just how wrong that assumption is.
Commander Noa Sato has plans for a restful and relaxing break to her home planet Luddeccea ... but things go awry when she ends up imprisoned and pumped for information on the Archangel Project. But, unfortunately, she has no idea about the project she’s supposed to have been part of. Things are about to get interesting as our MCs try to unravel the mystery.
Let the adventures begin…
-Betrayal (The 1000 Revolution Book #1) By: Pippa DaCosta
Captain Caleb Shepperd has only his own interests at heart, as being good never gets you anywhere. He’s an ex-con turned smuggler who is willing to take illegal cargo and deliver it anywhere in the system. As long as it pays.
What happens when he finds an incredibly valuable AI stowed away on his ship? Well, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
(WARNING: 18+ only. Contains adult content, including sex, drug use, violence, and swearing.)
- Quantum Tangle (Sethran Kada Book #1) By: Chris Reher
Well, this one was a little different- and not sure how to describe it without giving away spoilers….. I recommend reading the full blurb to get more of an idea….
A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real.
- Starshine: Aurora Rising Book One (Aurora Rhapsody Book #1) By: G.S. Jennsen
Set in the year 2322 Alexis is about to have her world, actually the galaxy, turned upside down as secrets are revealed, power struggles ensue, and mystery deepens, all while conspiracies & agendas abound. Makes for an action-packed adventure.
- Hard Duty (Merkiaari Wars Book #1) By: Mark E. Cooper
Hard Duty is the first instalment in the Merkiaari Wars series and thrusts us into a futuristic, sci-fi adventure where nanotechnology is all that keeps humanity from falling- as an alien apocalypse 200 years earlier decimated the population- but the war is not over.
- Seeing Red (Ambassador Book #1) By: Patty Jansen
Cory Wilson’s diplomatic mission takes a new direction when he barely escapes death at the assassination of the President. While no one person, or group, claims responsibility, there is no question that aliens are behind the attack. This situation sees tensions rising with far reaching consequences. Cory must now solve the mystery before the stakes get any higher…
- Lunar Discovery: Let the Space Race Begin (Discovery Series Book #1) By: Salvador Mercer
Alien technology is discovered on the dark side of the moon and the race is on between opposing forces to be the first to claim the technology… but tensions are tight, and time is running out.
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October 21, 2019This anthology contains 7 full length sci-fi novels and is currently free to download, but only for October 2019, so grab it now while you still can!
The books included are:
1. Archangel Down - C. Gockel
2. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta - READ 4 Stars
3. Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher
4. Starshine - G. S. Jennsen
5. Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper
6. Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen
7. Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer
I've only read one story so far but I'll update this review as I read the others.
Betrayal by Pippa DaCosta - 4 stars
There are only 1000 synths in existence, these highly advanced synthetic humans can be purchased the super rich so that their memories and consciousness can be transferred to the synth when they die. But if only 1000 of them were created who is #1001, where did she come from and why is she so different to the others? #1001 wants to live, she's managed to escape captivity and she has a plan but is it a coincidence that it's Caleb's ship that she ends up on? Caleb makes a living smuggling cargo but a stowaway synth is too hot for him and he knows he'll be in all kinds of trouble if he's caught. All he wants to do is get rid of her fast and if he can make some money while he's at it then he'll be happy to take the bonus. What Caleb doesn't realise is that he and #1001 have history and now it's high time to pay for the mistakes of his past.
Oh what a fun read Girl From Above: Betrayal is and if you like your characters morally ambiguous you are going to love Caleb and his crew. None of these characters are what you'd call good guys, they're all willing to bend the rules if it benefits them and they're all out for themselves above anyone else even if that means betraying each other. Caleb is the worst of the lot but somehow I found myself loving him anyway. As soon as I picked this up I started getting Firefly vibes and I have to admit picturing Caleb as Captain Malcolm definitely didn't hurt my enjoyment of the story.
This world is dark, the characters are twisted and I was completely hooked. The blurb contains the following warning "Contains graphic adult content, including sex, drug use, violence, and a plethora of curse words. Not for the easily offended." and I definitely stand by that, it isn't going to be the right book for everyone but if you're like me that warning will just make you want to read it even more. I loved this story and can't wait to dive into the next instalment.
The books included are:
1. Archangel Down - C. Gockel
2. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta - READ 4 Stars
3. Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher
4. Starshine - G. S. Jennsen
5. Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper
6. Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen
7. Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer
I've only read one story so far but I'll update this review as I read the others.
Betrayal by Pippa DaCosta - 4 stars
There are only 1000 synths in existence, these highly advanced synthetic humans can be purchased the super rich so that their memories and consciousness can be transferred to the synth when they die. But if only 1000 of them were created who is #1001, where did she come from and why is she so different to the others? #1001 wants to live, she's managed to escape captivity and she has a plan but is it a coincidence that it's Caleb's ship that she ends up on? Caleb makes a living smuggling cargo but a stowaway synth is too hot for him and he knows he'll be in all kinds of trouble if he's caught. All he wants to do is get rid of her fast and if he can make some money while he's at it then he'll be happy to take the bonus. What Caleb doesn't realise is that he and #1001 have history and now it's high time to pay for the mistakes of his past.
Oh what a fun read Girl From Above: Betrayal is and if you like your characters morally ambiguous you are going to love Caleb and his crew. None of these characters are what you'd call good guys, they're all willing to bend the rules if it benefits them and they're all out for themselves above anyone else even if that means betraying each other. Caleb is the worst of the lot but somehow I found myself loving him anyway. As soon as I picked this up I started getting Firefly vibes and I have to admit picturing Caleb as Captain Malcolm definitely didn't hurt my enjoyment of the story.
This world is dark, the characters are twisted and I was completely hooked. The blurb contains the following warning "Contains graphic adult content, including sex, drug use, violence, and a plethora of curse words. Not for the easily offended." and I definitely stand by that, it isn't going to be the right book for everyone but if you're like me that warning will just make you want to read it even more. I loved this story and can't wait to dive into the next instalment.
September 28, 2021
Prepare to be captured!
This is a collection of first books in series by several authors who were new to me and one who was not (in fact I had already read the full series for which the first book appears here by that author, her name is what drew me to the collection). For two of the new authors I have already purchased the rest of the books in their series, one I just had to read before going on to the next book in this collection. Some appealed to me more than others, not because they were bad stories or poorly written, but because the particular approach isn’t my favorite (in one case) or I found the central character annoying (in the other). These are all talented writers and the collection is well worth reading. Be warned, though. Even without cheap cliffhangers (none deploy that reprehensible tactic), it may be hard to resist going directly to the next book in most of the series represented here.
This is a collection of first books in series by several authors who were new to me and one who was not (in fact I had already read the full series for which the first book appears here by that author, her name is what drew me to the collection). For two of the new authors I have already purchased the rest of the books in their series, one I just had to read before going on to the next book in this collection. Some appealed to me more than others, not because they were bad stories or poorly written, but because the particular approach isn’t my favorite (in one case) or I found the central character annoying (in the other). These are all talented writers and the collection is well worth reading. Be warned, though. Even without cheap cliffhangers (none deploy that reprehensible tactic), it may be hard to resist going directly to the next book in most of the series represented here.
September 24, 2018
Eight books, seven I hadn't read, five I enjoyed, two I really liked, and one I had read previously. Of note were Hard Duty by Mark E. Cooper and Betrayal by Pippa DaCosta, and these I would give five stars. Starshine by G. S. Jennsen I had read before and quite liked. Of un-note were The Luna Deception by Felix R. Savage which seemed to be all over the place, and Ambassador 1 by Patty Jansen, which didn't seem to go anywhere, and these I would give two or three stars. I found the remainder to be good, solid stories. Four of five on Goodreads.
October 15, 2019
2.5 avg probably
The sixth book in this set is the best of them. A complete, standalone story with good plot and characters. Sadly the others are heavily focused on getting you to read more books rather than satisfying you with the one in hand. A mix of hooky and cliffhanger endings. The last one is less hooky and I'd probably consider it okay. But the others are a mixed bag. Hooks, cliffhangers, and a focus that goes way beyond the scope of one book. A nice variety of ideas and world though, if you're less concerned than me about the endings.
The sixth book in this set is the best of them. A complete, standalone story with good plot and characters. Sadly the others are heavily focused on getting you to read more books rather than satisfying you with the one in hand. A mix of hooky and cliffhanger endings. The last one is less hooky and I'd probably consider it okay. But the others are a mixed bag. Hooks, cliffhangers, and a focus that goes way beyond the scope of one book. A nice variety of ideas and world though, if you're less concerned than me about the endings.
September 2, 2023
Discovery for SciFi fans
Rogue Star is a 7- novel bundle of joy for SciFi readers. 7novels from 7 authors, seven new worlds of adventure, alien contact, with the best and worst of humanity on display. Patty Jensen's Ambassador novels were already in my library: they just got moved to the top of my TBR shelves. The other series starters are similarly slated for immediate acquisition and binge-reading enjoyment. This is A-list SF, an irresistible invitation to sample the best of the best. Grab this bundle and follow where the trails lead, straight to the stars.
Rogue Star is a 7- novel bundle of joy for SciFi readers. 7novels from 7 authors, seven new worlds of adventure, alien contact, with the best and worst of humanity on display. Patty Jensen's Ambassador novels were already in my library: they just got moved to the top of my TBR shelves. The other series starters are similarly slated for immediate acquisition and binge-reading enjoyment. This is A-list SF, an irresistible invitation to sample the best of the best. Grab this bundle and follow where the trails lead, straight to the stars.
August 28, 2018
Rogue Stars is a collection of 8 full length novels. Some of these are parts of a series and could end in a cliffhanger. There is violence and some of the stories include sexual situations. This is an interesting collection of stories and authors. It definitely is a variety of writing types and situations. I had previously read four of these stories, but the other four were new to me. This is a good collection...especially at this price.
August 26, 2019
Fabulous collection of novels!
I read Patty Jansen’s Ambassador a few years ago, but enjoyed reacquainting myself with the courageous and altruistic main character. GS Jensen’s Starshine was also an enjoyable repeat for me. Mark Cooper’s Hard Duty was too HARD for me, not a story I could enjoy. I read only a few pages and skipped to the next. Six good reads out of seven is a good hit, and I am most pleased.
I read Patty Jansen’s Ambassador a few years ago, but enjoyed reacquainting myself with the courageous and altruistic main character. GS Jensen’s Starshine was also an enjoyable repeat for me. Mark Cooper’s Hard Duty was too HARD for me, not a story I could enjoy. I read only a few pages and skipped to the next. Six good reads out of seven is a good hit, and I am most pleased.
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July 31, 2021Seeing Red by Patty Jansen
#1 Ambassador
4.5 stars
A brand new human ambassador to an alien delegation of worlds hasn't even begun work when murder and political intrigue swamp him and leave him unsure who to trust. I spotted this book when
All in all, I'm glad I stuck with it and got past the initial confusion and slower pace to a story that captivated me completely. Definitely a series that others might enjoy, too.
#1 Ambassador
4.5 stars
A brand new human ambassador to an alien delegation of worlds hasn't even begun work when murder and political intrigue swamp him and leave him unsure who to trust. I spotted this book when
All in all, I'm glad I stuck with it and got past the initial confusion and slower pace to a story that captivated me completely. Definitely a series that others might enjoy, too.
July 9, 2019
Great way to preview new authors
Most of the books were excellent. They were well written and entertaining. I found two authors with whom I was not familiar and ordered additional books in the series. It gives readers an opportunity to compare different authors styles and find those they find interesting. Great opportunity.
Most of the books were excellent. They were well written and entertaining. I found two authors with whom I was not familiar and ordered additional books in the series. It gives readers an opportunity to compare different authors styles and find those they find interesting. Great opportunity.
May 15, 2022
Great collection
So as with any collection the variety of stories means that everyone will find something to like.
I enjoyed all the novels and will be continuing with most of the series.
The stand out story is lunar discovery with ambassador seeing red as a close second.
Highly recommend the collection especially if you are searching for a new series
So as with any collection the variety of stories means that everyone will find something to like.
I enjoyed all the novels and will be continuing with most of the series.
The stand out story is lunar discovery with ambassador seeing red as a close second.
Highly recommend the collection especially if you are searching for a new series
November 19, 2018
Awesome read for Sci Fi fans
This collection of stories deliver a remarkable amount of entertainment. I suspect that everyone will find something of interest and enjoyment when reading this. To all of the authors of these eight novels...well done!
This collection of stories deliver a remarkable amount of entertainment. I suspect that everyone will find something of interest and enjoyment when reading this. To all of the authors of these eight novels...well done!
August 12, 2019
Loved all the books in this set!
A wonderful mix of science fiction that I just couldn’t put down. Some suspense, and lots of aliens. I’m definitely going to look for more books by the authors.
A wonderful mix of science fiction that I just couldn’t put down. Some suspense, and lots of aliens. I’m definitely going to look for more books by the authors.
January 20, 2020
Great read
Good read enjoyable. This book has a group of great characters, who interact in a humerous, warm, and thourghly entertaining twisting plot!! The author has taken a world and a plot that could be very Boring and it very dark andll dismal!! Santa Mike
Good read enjoyable. This book has a group of great characters, who interact in a humerous, warm, and thourghly entertaining twisting plot!! The author has taken a world and a plot that could be very Boring and it very dark andll dismal!! Santa Mike
July 12, 2020
Excellent Starters for 7 SF Series
A great way to sample new authors and their writing styles. Each book was full of action, adventure, a unique plot and wonderful characters. Well worth reading.
A great way to sample new authors and their writing styles. Each book was full of action, adventure, a unique plot and wonderful characters. Well worth reading.
January 5, 2021
Mixed bag
This boxed set was quite enjoyable overall, but, as with most such sets, the quality did vary. I would give a few of the four or even five stars. Others would only get a two. Of course one could always skip over those.
This boxed set was quite enjoyable overall, but, as with most such sets, the quality did vary. I would give a few of the four or even five stars. Others would only get a two. Of course one could always skip over those.
June 15, 2024
Fantastic collection
This is a wonderful collection of novels that sent me down more than one rabbit hole following up on sequels. I highly recommend, but warn you of two things, one good and one not so. Good: Addictive!! Not so good: Poor editing is rampant.
This is a wonderful collection of novels that sent me down more than one rabbit hole following up on sequels. I highly recommend, but warn you of two things, one good and one not so. Good: Addictive!! Not so good: Poor editing is rampant.
June 20, 2024
Great Starter Pack
I really enjoyed this collection. I had already read 2 of the books. Archangel Down and Ambassador. But the remainder where just as good would definitely recommend this collection
I really enjoyed this collection. I had already read 2 of the books. Archangel Down and Ambassador. But the remainder where just as good would definitely recommend this collection
October 8, 2025
7 by 7
When reading a collection of novels by different authors one encounters a variety of writing styles and story structures. For instance, that one may be straight forward while another bounces around. FYI I have written reviews of each novel on Goodreads.
When reading a collection of novels by different authors one encounters a variety of writing styles and story structures. For instance, that one may be straight forward while another bounces around. FYI I have written reviews of each novel on Goodreads.
September 4, 2018
Great group of books, looking forward to seeing more.
January 17, 2019
Every story except the last was excellent. I've had enough of NASA stories that try to dazzle readers with detailed knowledge of the clunky way everything used to be done by NASA. It is just boring.
April 26, 2019
Enjoyable
Great variety of stories, and most of them suitable enough for light reading. Some of the stories were thought provoking, too!
Great variety of stories, and most of them suitable enough for light reading. Some of the stories were thought provoking, too!
May 1, 2019
Good book
Awsome great book love it
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Awsome great book love it
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May 27, 2019
Good Character development!
Knows her Subjects, like she is there while writing. Thanks for the Ride!
Looking forward to more of her work.
Knows her Subjects, like she is there while writing. Thanks for the Ride!
Looking forward to more of her work.
June 27, 2019
Great books!
I really like compilations like this, the chance to discover new stories and writers. All 8 books were good, now I have to get the full series's😱
I really like compilations like this, the chance to discover new stories and writers. All 8 books were good, now I have to get the full series's😱
July 22, 2019
All firsts of different series...
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