Lightwave: The Sisters of Cygnus

Folding Space #2

by A.M. Scott

Saree’s stuck between a hot rock and cold, dark place.

Lightwave’s favorite refuge, The Sisters of Cygnus, are under siege. The Inquisitors search for transuranic riches in the depths of Cygnus, stealing, raping and pillaging to support themselves.

The Sisters beg for Lightwave’s help. Captain Ruhger offers to transport them to a new world, but they don’t want to leave. They want Lightwave to return to their mercenary roots and remove the Inquisitors from the planet—or relieve them of their lives.

Saree ends up as the referee, but Lightwave’s crew won’t go back and the Sisters can’t go forward.

But something’s got to give. Will it be Saree?

Find out in The Sisters of Cygnus, Folding Space Series 2.0!

Genres: Science Fiction

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2018

About the author

After twenty years as a US Air Force space operations officer, AM now operates a laptop, trading in real satellites for fictional spaceships. She writes classic-style science fiction for today’s world, full of adventure, hope and heart.

AM’s writing cave is deep in the mountains of western Montana; check out Montana, The Amazing Sleeping Man, Zoe, their slightly crazy German Shepherd and Shepherd Book on Instagram. AM is also a volunteer leader with Team Rubicon Disaster Response.

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The Folding Space Series is complete and ready for binge reading! Start with Lightwave: Nexus Station or Lightwave: Clocker. The Quantum Fold series is complete, too. Start with Quinn of Cygnus: Lift Off!

Time Guild 2 is coming soon!

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting, if sometimes tiring read. Our intrepid heroine is faced with one crisis after another, and it tended to wear me down almost as much as it did the character. If that was Ms. Scott's intention, I applaud her success.

There were several places where I thought I'd figured out what was coming next, only to be surprised by something else entirely. This is a good thing, as it kept me guessing all the way through.
{Mild Spoiler Warning}
For example, by midway through the book, I begin to think that a Sa'sa armada would eventually show up to save the day. The actual resolution was far more interesting.

Something I noticed in this book, is the amount of time the characters spend interpreting and sometimes misinterpreting facial expressions, body language, and things left unsaid. That's not the way I was raised, but I know people who were, and I started to wonder if Ms. Scott was revealing more about herself than she intended. Ironic, isn't it?

Regardless, I've finished this book, and will begin reading the third book in the series right away.

[Julia Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book two in the Folding Space series, and Saree is enjoying travelling with the Lightwave. Beginning to consider the crew as almost family, when the planet they are visiting is invaded by marauders, Saree offers to help evacuate the residents to the safety of the Lightwave. There are politics at play, though and soon Saree is embroiled in more than she bargained for.

Wonderfully written with vivid characters, I enjoyed the second book as much as the first. Although, as someone who suffers from claustrophobia, there were a couple of chapters I found very uncomfortable to read. Tight spaces and being trapped underground in the dark are all things I am very afraid of.

Ending on a slight cliffhanger, which has me eager to read book three, this series contains surely what must be one of the slowest burn romances ever, and the will they/won’t they tension is mounting.

For readers who enjoy solid, character-driven sci-fi, this series deserves a place on your reading list.

[Maggie Lynn Heron-Heidel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an author copy in exchange for an honest review.
To be perfectly honest, I'm not usually into space scifi, but this series defies my usual preferences. I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next book in the series, which I have been informed is already available (*hint hint for those who are looking for the next installment!). I will most definitely be reading it! Go Lightwave.

[Gary]

This is the second book in the Lightwave series. The author’s writing strengths lie in universe and character development. The story is a good one, however is slow in parts due to the development of the characters. This series has the feel of old style sci-fi, which for me is a good thing. I very much enjoyed this book and have purchased the next two. I gave it 5 stars.

[Ursula Fricke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hm... too bad that a lot of the characters are quite the cardboard cutouts. Villains with body odor and a penchant for torture? I found myself skimming most of the tunnel sequence, it was just so painnfully predictable.
But other than that? I liked the developement between Saree and the Lightwave crew, but would have liked to see more of the Al-Kindis.

[Marti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saree, Hal, Ruhger, and the Lightwave crew find unwelcome surprises and hard decisions at the Sisters’ retreat. There’s a lot going on in this book though it’s at a bit slower pace than the previous volumes. Exciting plot and plenty of action with a tiny touch of romance. A good read!

[Barbara Funk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun

I like this series. The characters are developing nicely, there is a little sexual tension, and some fairly tense moments for our hero. Will definitely continue to read this author.

[Walter T. Mara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another wonderful story

Wow, this was very a thrilling and action packed book. Full of one unexpected event after another. I Could not out it down!

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Excellent Read Just too Short

I am enjoying the story line of the series. This one was a little more predictable and much shorter than the first book. I will try another

[Scott Shjefte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prime free read of 4 book box set, .5 to 3 in series. Purchase box set 4 to 7 Oct. 18, 2022. Excellent stories and humor.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting story! The part where Saree was wandering in tunnels gave me sympathetic claustrophobia.

[Dan Pugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in the folding space series, AM continues to build the world surrounding the crew of the Lightwave Fold Transport. We continue learning more about the only human clocker while the main crew of Lightwave transition to more important players in the broader story.

Lightwave attempts to take some R&R with the Sisters of Cygnus, but some other problems on the planet disrupt those efforts and turn into a planet-wide rescue mission. Alas, the drama continues as there are traitors in the midst.

I recommend this book - heck the entire series - to anyone who enjoys the sci-fi genre.

-Dan