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Humanity has managed to develop its fledgling World Space Council, but it's still far from being effective and there are those who do not want it to succeed at all.Meanwhile, the alien AI, Pod, is the only thing standing between them and those intent on eradicating all biological sentience within the galaxy. It's almost too much for the tiny escape pod that has been left in charge of Earth's safety.So, while humans continue to war with each other over who should lead them into a future fraught with uncertainty and danger, the tiny AI attempts to ensure the eventual winner has something to defend Earth with. It doesn't help that the AI has been inadvertently damaged from the use of contaminated Alacite from it's adopted 'Maker', Zeke.As Pod explores its growing abilities, it finds that Zeke's thoughts on artificial sentience begin to gel with it's budding awareness. However, with everything that is happening Pod has no time to ponder its own existence when the 'real' action starts
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226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 24, 2014
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April 22, 2014
Great Series
Really enjoyed this series especial
ally the concepts and Aliens. Great fun time reading even if they are only good for a few hours reading.
Really enjoyed this series especial
ally the concepts and Aliens. Great fun time reading even if they are only good for a few hours reading.
April 8, 2014
amazing
July 12, 2018
The story continues with Zeke and the newly formed SC led by ex President Garner having to deal with the issues of a rogue faction led by Farris stealing the blueprints of many systems and continuing to design their own systems in a bid to take over the world and become the dominant power.
Meanwhile POD has become sentient and is not quite aware that it is having to deal with the issues that humans have overcome through generations of upbringing.
The book continues to be a fascinating story with internal conflicts raging between groups of humans on Earth, some who are aware of the probable invasion from another race while most are just trying to bring all on Earth to a level playing field so that they can continue to build and reach the stars as a consortium.
The new projects and scientific discoveries continue to expand all things previously known and there is more interaction from the alien race known as the Nubl.
Lots going on to keep sci-fi fans enthralled
Meanwhile POD has become sentient and is not quite aware that it is having to deal with the issues that humans have overcome through generations of upbringing.
The book continues to be a fascinating story with internal conflicts raging between groups of humans on Earth, some who are aware of the probable invasion from another race while most are just trying to bring all on Earth to a level playing field so that they can continue to build and reach the stars as a consortium.
The new projects and scientific discoveries continue to expand all things previously known and there is more interaction from the alien race known as the Nubl.
Lots going on to keep sci-fi fans enthralled
September 20, 2017
Before you read this book, please make sure you read the first book in the series, The Pattern Ship (The Pattern Universe), or this one won't make much sense.
Overall, this is a good / quick-read science fiction series of Earth's first contact with another species. Readers who enjoyed the first book should like a continuation of the story but the "real" material is short and there is a lot of filler in the story that should have been edited out. The editing problems with the first book, such as being comma'd to death and incomplete sentences are amplified in this version and really distract from the reading experience and take away a star in my review.
I did enjoy the continuation of the tale, and will give #3 in the series a try when it becomes available.
Overall, this is a good / quick-read science fiction series of Earth's first contact with another species. Readers who enjoyed the first book should like a continuation of the story but the "real" material is short and there is a lot of filler in the story that should have been edited out. The editing problems with the first book, such as being comma'd to death and incomplete sentences are amplified in this version and really distract from the reading experience and take away a star in my review.
I did enjoy the continuation of the tale, and will give #3 in the series a try when it becomes available.
August 7, 2018
Pod power
Reading this book about the pod gives the reader a chance to understand what might happen if an artificial intelligence were to take over. There would no doubt be good and bad happenings! In this case the pod exists to help humanity against an unknown but vicious alien adversary. The characters are fairly well developed and the story holds the attention of the reader. Definitely worth taking time to read.
Reading this book about the pod gives the reader a chance to understand what might happen if an artificial intelligence were to take over. There would no doubt be good and bad happenings! In this case the pod exists to help humanity against an unknown but vicious alien adversary. The characters are fairly well developed and the story holds the attention of the reader. Definitely worth taking time to read.
June 9, 2018
Good series.
This series is a blend of technical and tactical science fiction. It is necessary to start with the first to understand the dilemma earth faces, but each book is complete. The personalities are well developed and interesting.
This series is a blend of technical and tactical science fiction. It is necessary to start with the first to understand the dilemma earth faces, but each book is complete. The personalities are well developed and interesting.
July 16, 2018
POD had a war to win
POD watched over Earth and helped Space Island build weapons to defend itself. Then when the real enemy (the Nubl) appeared everyone came together to defeat them this time.
POD watched over Earth and helped Space Island build weapons to defend itself. Then when the real enemy (the Nubl) appeared everyone came together to defeat them this time.
November 6, 2018
Entertaining and easy to read.
For those who like AI and nanobots combined this story is a good read. It goes really fast. Looking forward to the next installment in this series.
For those who like AI and nanobots combined this story is a good read. It goes really fast. Looking forward to the next installment in this series.
November 17, 2018
Another chapter in this great saga!
Book 2 continues on the futuristic story of earth and space. The fortress finally being defeated . Thanks to Pod a new Earth army is formed and they ultimately clash with the Nubl! Stay tuned for more excitement.
Book 2 continues on the futuristic story of earth and space. The fortress finally being defeated . Thanks to Pod a new Earth army is formed and they ultimately clash with the Nubl! Stay tuned for more excitement.
November 28, 2018
As I read these books it's as if I'm standing right in the middle of the action. It probably helps that I grew up on the Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Star Trek and Lost in Space (the originals). There is never a dull moment. I look forward to reading all of Tobias Roote's books.
March 19, 2019
Great adventure, cliff hanger
The first two books blended Together nicely.
The characters were well developed and believable.
I really love ancient spaceship technology discovered by modern man and used Justin time to defeat aliens.
The first two books blended Together nicely.
The characters were well developed and believable.
I really love ancient spaceship technology discovered by modern man and used Justin time to defeat aliens.
July 18, 2018
Exponential
Someone or something, as in Pod, Needed to step up to make defenses for Earth. Time is at a premium.
Someone or something, as in Pod, Needed to step up to make defenses for Earth. Time is at a premium.
October 18, 2018
Great fun read
November 12, 2018
A good story
This was the first book in this series I've read so it was catch up time for a while but it turned out to be a really good story. Looking forward to the next book.
This was the first book in this series I've read so it was catch up time for a while but it turned out to be a really good story. Looking forward to the next book.
March 11, 2019
Fantastic follow-up to the first book. Talk about a cliffhanger though. Very exciting developments with Pod in its growing sentience. Wonder how this is all going to come together.
March 16, 2020
Love this series!
June 30, 2018
A good story of possible A.I. and human interactions that will immerse you in this world so deep that time will fly by as you read.
June 3, 2015
I will edit/expand this review when I get a little free time.
Overall good follow up book that expands on the original story and takes it a lot further.
After the first nubl battle and its outcome along with the ferris incident.
Having a break from tobias for a book or two then I will be on with the next in the series.
Overall good follow up book that expands on the original story and takes it a lot further.
After the first nubl battle and its outcome along with the ferris incident.
Having a break from tobias for a book or two then I will be on with the next in the series.
May 26, 2014
Good book a little slow but still good
July 5, 2015
Nice second book
For follow-up to the first book. Nice to see that Pod was developed more. There are new characters which is nice to see. Good job I would recommend this book.
For follow-up to the first book. Nice to see that Pod was developed more. There are new characters which is nice to see. Good job I would recommend this book.
December 3, 2016
And so the saga continues.
Superb.
Superb.
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