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Legends of the Sentience Wars #2
Vesta Burning - An AI Assault Mission
The AIs of the Psion group are not satisfied with Ceres. The next object in their sights? Vesta.
- GenresScience Fiction
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2018
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About the author
James S. Aaron
38 books28 followersJames S. Aaron is the author of nine novels and many short stories. His most recent series is the Sentience Wars: Solar War 1, written with M.D. Cooper in his Aeon 14 Universe.
He is a twelve year U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic and later platoon leader and company commander. His novels draw heavily on his military experience, including the people, the deployments, the technology and the locales.
James lives in Oregon with his family, where he enjoys camping, hacking electronics, amateur carpentry and All Things Science Fiction. He's a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and volunteers with his local animal shelter.
You can find out more about his books and upcoming releases at https://jamesaaron.net or listen to his weekly author's diary podcast at https://speculative.work
He is a twelve year U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic and later platoon leader and company commander. His novels draw heavily on his military experience, including the people, the deployments, the technology and the locales.
James lives in Oregon with his family, where he enjoys camping, hacking electronics, amateur carpentry and All Things Science Fiction. He's a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America and volunteers with his local animal shelter.
You can find out more about his books and upcoming releases at https://jamesaaron.net or listen to his weekly author's diary podcast at https://speculative.work
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November 25, 2018
A exciting New Chapter
30 years on since the Lyssa survived the events started by Heartridge and an AI war, life has changed as lines havr been drawn and everything has mostly settled into a cold war standoff scenario but factions on both sides are pushing for action and again Lyssa and her weapon born will be brought into the crosshairs. Lyssa will have to stand firm and realise her potential to avoid an all out war, this is a great tie in to the events from the sentience wars and gives great background to events that are frequently mentioned in almost all the other Aeon14 books.
MC and JA bring some of my favourite characters back and with no spoilers you won't be dissapointed in yet another excellent read.
30 years on since the Lyssa survived the events started by Heartridge and an AI war, life has changed as lines havr been drawn and everything has mostly settled into a cold war standoff scenario but factions on both sides are pushing for action and again Lyssa and her weapon born will be brought into the crosshairs. Lyssa will have to stand firm and realise her potential to avoid an all out war, this is a great tie in to the events from the sentience wars and gives great background to events that are frequently mentioned in almost all the other Aeon14 books.
MC and JA bring some of my favourite characters back and with no spoilers you won't be dissapointed in yet another excellent read.
December 12, 2018
Totally awesome.
This is yet another great book in the growing Aeon 14 universe. It might seem daunting to look at the list but I assure you, you will want to read them all. Thank you.
This is yet another great book in the growing Aeon 14 universe. It might seem daunting to look at the list but I assure you, you will want to read them all. Thank you.
January 9, 2019
Another strong story in this co-authored series. The cold war since the events of Lyssa's Flame starts heating up in this story, and with the various entities in play it is an interesting mystery to try and determine what each party is trying to actually achieve. Lyssa, Fugia and Ngoba are good as always in this story, with their individual strengths and character flaws coming through well. The story itself is good, covering a short time frame with plenty of action and suspense.
November 25, 2018
Another winning entry for Aeon 14! Lots of action as well as thought provoking philosophy. This is not really a stand alone novel. The reader needs the background of earlier books to completely appreciate the intricacies of this story.
December 2, 2018
Probably my favorite entry to the Universe since the first three Outsystem books. Really well done and great back stories with amazing building.
Refer to title, it was really good. Very well put together with amazing world and character building. The story drew me in alot.
Refer to title, it was really good. Very well put together with amazing world and character building. The story drew me in alot.
December 31, 2018
Another Great Read
Another great Aeon14 book that follows more adventures of Crash, Ngoba, Fugia and Lyssa. Find out how Crash the parrot was created and what has happened to the others as war finally erupts between the humans and sentient AIs.
Another great Aeon14 book that follows more adventures of Crash, Ngoba, Fugia and Lyssa. Find out how Crash the parrot was created and what has happened to the others as war finally erupts between the humans and sentient AIs.
July 10, 2022
This is the continuation of the sentience wars in the Aeon 14 universe. While the sentience war and off in a standstill a new war will start and of course this series is called the Solar Wars.
I am personally intrigued but what is known as the AI singularity. And the Aeon 14 books gives us a good view at the complication of the singularity.
It is a good standalone story but I recommend to start from the beginning with the sentience war.
I am personally intrigued but what is known as the AI singularity. And the Aeon 14 books gives us a good view at the complication of the singularity.
It is a good standalone story but I recommend to start from the beginning with the sentience war.
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October 16, 2025
Doesn’t let up
Lyssa’s Light is an intense ride from start to finish. And an excellent start to the next arc in the Aeon 14 series. With the high quality writing I’ve come to expect from M. D. Cooper.
Old friends return, as the Cold War between Psion and humanity heats. Forcing Lyssa to pick a side in the conflict.
Highly recommend this series to anyone who likes well written characters, enthralling plots, and an overall fun time.
Lyssa’s Light is an intense ride from start to finish. And an excellent start to the next arc in the Aeon 14 series. With the high quality writing I’ve come to expect from M. D. Cooper.
Old friends return, as the Cold War between Psion and humanity heats. Forcing Lyssa to pick a side in the conflict.
Highly recommend this series to anyone who likes well written characters, enthralling plots, and an overall fun time.
August 4, 2024
this is the second part of a great series. if you’re this far, keep reading
I gave only 4 stars because there were long complex descriptives that I fell asleep trying to read. The characters are wonderfully and well drawn. The story has enough twists and turns to keep on intrigued. So this one is definitely worth getting through the wordy parts.
I gave only 4 stars because there were long complex descriptives that I fell asleep trying to read. The characters are wonderfully and well drawn. The story has enough twists and turns to keep on intrigued. So this one is definitely worth getting through the wordy parts.
December 4, 2018
A great read, fantastic story and setup for what to come.
James S Aaron just keeps getting better and better. This story arc in the
Aeon 14 verse is engaging, compelling and just a completely enjoying read, so well done!
James S Aaron just keeps getting better and better. This story arc in the
Aeon 14 verse is engaging, compelling and just a completely enjoying read, so well done!
December 16, 2018
So many twists...
So many twists and turns. The whole Aeon series is filled with twists. This book is no different, you can see it coming but you are still excited when it happens. Love the hole Aeon series.
So many twists and turns. The whole Aeon series is filled with twists. This book is no different, you can see it coming but you are still excited when it happens. Love the hole Aeon series.
June 5, 2019
Still loving these books
Like the back story. Helps to flesh out how it all comes together. I just don't start thinking you have it figured out. The authors have enough twists and turns to create their own version of the Gordian Knot.
Like the back story. Helps to flesh out how it all comes together. I just don't start thinking you have it figured out. The authors have enough twists and turns to create their own version of the Gordian Knot.
December 10, 2018
Quite a good book, well written although I thought that it droned on a bit too much as if the author was trying to build up the word count. I may well be wrong but that was my take.
December 30, 2018
Complex.
A complex story, told from many sides. Incredibly tense with action that builds to a shocking climax. The story from Crash's perspective is extra special.
A complex story, told from many sides. Incredibly tense with action that builds to a shocking climax. The story from Crash's perspective is extra special.
February 9, 2019
Without giving anything away, I will tell you that this is a story filled with threads for all the characters in Lyssa's Flame that move forward into the war. You don't want to skip this one!!
March 31, 2019
War
Not matter how hard Lyssa tries to promote peace between humans and AIs she is blocked. Read to see who is with her and against her.
Not matter how hard Lyssa tries to promote peace between humans and AIs she is blocked. Read to see who is with her and against her.
April 17, 2019
Very happy
This was an intriguing story that I feel was needed prior to the start of the war series. It sets up players in a way that you will be able to jump into the next story.
This was an intriguing story that I feel was needed prior to the start of the war series. It sets up players in a way that you will be able to jump into the next story.
July 8, 2019
Shorter story than the other Lyssa books. But i liked this one more. Awesome sci-fi storytelling. Loved the parrot stuff and the marsian soldiers stuff.
July 23, 2019
Great read
I love this series cannot get enough lyssa is such a great character as is Ngoba, and Fugia wow Cara and Tim
I love this series cannot get enough lyssa is such a great character as is Ngoba, and Fugia wow Cara and Tim
October 16, 2019
Great novel
This is another great novel by these authors. This book comes after the Lyssa series of books. Great continuation of that series.
This is another great novel by these authors. This book comes after the Lyssa series of books. Great continuation of that series.
December 6, 2020
A compelling read.
February 10, 2021
The Continuation of a great set of Characters. Not really dystopian, but believable future. Love the real Physics aspect of this SciFi Series
October 10, 2024
Coming together
We're slowly figuring out how everyone fits together and what their back story is. Some are more surprising than others...
We're slowly figuring out how everyone fits together and what their back story is. Some are more surprising than others...
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