The Kepos Problem

Kepos Chronicles #1

by Erica Rue

Dione Quinn is a biology nerd, not a fighter, but when a school research trip goes wrong and the Venatorians attack their ship, she doesn’t have much of a choice.In fact, she has even fewer choices when her best friend, Lithia Min, jumps them to a planet outside the Alliance-protected Bubble. They’ve escaped for now, but they are stranded where no one will find them, and one of her classmates has been injured in the attack. The only thing that can save her is on the uncatalogued planet Kepos.As Dione discovers the truth about the planet and the lengths to which she must go to save her friends, Kepos presents a problem. One that will force Dione to What is her future worth?

341 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2018

About the author

Erica Rue captivates readers with fast-paced, sci-fi adventures filled with puzzles, mythology, and romance. Her female-led stories explore curiosity, self-discovery, and connection with others.

Reviews

[Nik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I couldn’t put this book down and can’t wait for the next one! I’m a biology nerd at heart and loved the main character and the plot. I found all of the characters were well developed and relatable. Even the less likable ones grew on me. There was certainly a lot of action (never a dull moment) and the story moved at a good pace. Overall, this was a great start to a new series!

[Stephanie Mirro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Sci-fi isn't my go to genre, but I am so glad I picked this one up! As soon as the action hit, I couldn't put this book down again. The author clearly spent a good deal of time on world building and research, even with her background in science. I was really impressed with the authors ability to make even the most difficult scientific parts of the book easy enough for someone like me (aka NOT scientific) to understand and follow along. And actually enjoy it! That's a skill.

[Norman Mcneese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old man review

Storyline is awesome,STRONG protagonist, the action scenes were predictable and there was so much teenage angst that it took away from the storyline. Overall a good read with to many spelling and grammatical errors. Maybe due to formatting! I would recommend this for anyone to pick up on a snowy weekend.

[Ikramul Haque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly enjoyable. Love the story line and the characters! Written for a younger crowd and written very well. The story was believable with enough scientific "facts" that made sense. The tension between the characters and the relationships were very well written. I'll come back one of these days to see what these kids are up to!

[Dwayne Auernheimer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Concept seems interesting but execution is poor. Reads at about a 7th grade level with huge plot holes and concepts never explained at all. Throws in mcgruffins in the middle of the action to try to increase the stress, emotions or "action" and never explains it or brings it up again. Very disappointed and will not be following the series.

[John Dwight · Rating 5 out of 5]

"There were worlds of ideas that her textbooks didn’t begin to touch, and the luxury of her ignorance was expiring."

The Kepos Problem was a terrific read, full of interesting science fiction and strong female voices. It's a swashbuckling adventure with some great villains and a clever ending.

[Sue Potvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imaginative, engaging story with characters I cared about.

[Terri Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Loved every page. Good plot. Good character development- action humor - it was a great read. Already started on book 2!

[Justin]

A gripping, interesting scifi story that finds a teenaged biologist and her friends on a mysterious planet teeming with unexpected life. Space battles, tragedy, the angsty stirrings of young love, AI, religious impostors, and more ensure there is enough content and drama to keep anyone entertained for the duration. Will read the next installment!