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No one knows what to make of the mysterious clicks.
To Ajay Joshi, the amateur astronomer who discovered the strange sounds with his radio telescope, the clicks represent proof of aliens on Callisto, a moon of Jupiter, a theory dismissed as quackery by space agency radio experts. They contend the clicks are nothing more than terrestrial interference, so-called skywaves, or similar electromagnetic interference emanating from Jupiter or Callisto.
To Dr. Kiera Walsh, an aerospace engineer introduced to Ajay and his findings, the consistent, repetitive pattern of the clicks points to the possibility of a lost Martian probe caught in Callisto’s orbit. She shares this view with her employer, billionaire and space exploration privateer, Augustus Amato, and is surprised to learn Amato disagrees with her conclusion. He believes the clicks herald something more ominous orbiting Callisto.
Compelled to learn the true source of the clicks, Amato launches a fleet of experimental probes to investigate the Jovian moon. A mission that produces a string of startling discoveries, revelations that shake the space exploration establishment to its core and spark a controversial race to preserve the discoveries before they are destroyed or suppressed.
Skywave, the first book in the riveting new sci-fi thriller series from mystery-thriller author K. Patrick Donoghue, leads readers on an epic journey that challenges conventional views of ancient aliens, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and humankind’s place in the universe.
To Ajay Joshi, the amateur astronomer who discovered the strange sounds with his radio telescope, the clicks represent proof of aliens on Callisto, a moon of Jupiter, a theory dismissed as quackery by space agency radio experts. They contend the clicks are nothing more than terrestrial interference, so-called skywaves, or similar electromagnetic interference emanating from Jupiter or Callisto.
To Dr. Kiera Walsh, an aerospace engineer introduced to Ajay and his findings, the consistent, repetitive pattern of the clicks points to the possibility of a lost Martian probe caught in Callisto’s orbit. She shares this view with her employer, billionaire and space exploration privateer, Augustus Amato, and is surprised to learn Amato disagrees with her conclusion. He believes the clicks herald something more ominous orbiting Callisto.
Compelled to learn the true source of the clicks, Amato launches a fleet of experimental probes to investigate the Jovian moon. A mission that produces a string of startling discoveries, revelations that shake the space exploration establishment to its core and spark a controversial race to preserve the discoveries before they are destroyed or suppressed.
Skywave, the first book in the riveting new sci-fi thriller series from mystery-thriller author K. Patrick Donoghue, leads readers on an epic journey that challenges conventional views of ancient aliens, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and humankind’s place in the universe.
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First published December 14, 2018
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About the author
K. Patrick Donoghue
9 books116 followersK. Patrick Donoghue is the author of two series; the Anlon Cully Chronicles, an archaeology-based mystery-thriller series, and the Rorschach Explorer Missions, a new sci-fi thriller series.
Patrick's inspiration for the Anlon Cully Chronicles is rooted in his long-standing interest in ancient civilizations. In particular, a series of still-unexplained archaeological discoveries that suggest at least one advanced society thrived on Earth long before consensus views.
In similar fashion, Patrick takes a contrarian/alternative view toward deep space exploration, the existence of extraterrestrial life and ancient aliens in The Rorschach Explorer Missions.
His books include:
Shadows of the Stone Benders
Race for the Flash Stone
Curse of the Painted Lady
Priestess of Paracas (upcoming release: fall 2019)
UMO (Kindle eBook only at this time)
Skywave
Magwave (new release: July 31, 2019)
Patrick's inspiration for the Anlon Cully Chronicles is rooted in his long-standing interest in ancient civilizations. In particular, a series of still-unexplained archaeological discoveries that suggest at least one advanced society thrived on Earth long before consensus views.
In similar fashion, Patrick takes a contrarian/alternative view toward deep space exploration, the existence of extraterrestrial life and ancient aliens in The Rorschach Explorer Missions.
His books include:
Shadows of the Stone Benders
Race for the Flash Stone
Curse of the Painted Lady
Priestess of Paracas (upcoming release: fall 2019)
UMO (Kindle eBook only at this time)
Skywave
Magwave (new release: July 31, 2019)
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December 16, 2019
If you’re old enough to remember the moon landing in 1969, you may recall reports that the astronauts saw strange flashing lights as they approached Luna. In fact, other astronauts who followed Apollo 11‘s Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins have reported similar experiences. Naturally, NASA as well as independent scientists have a ready explanation for the phenomenon. But what if they’re wrong? What if those lights actually represent something other than cosmic rays interacting with the astronauts’s optical nerves? And what if a private space company should stumble into evidence of a decades-long government coverup about those lights? That’s the premise on which K. Patrick Donoghue’s novel, Skywave, is based. And it makes for one hell of a good story!
A private space company in conflict with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House
Skywave, the first of two books to date in Donoghue’s Rorschach Explorer series, follows the interaction of a private space exploration company with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House as the company nears the launch of its uniquely innovative spaceship. Seventy-eight-year-old billionaire Augustus Arturo Amato has devoted $25 billion of his immense fortune to fund the development of the Rorschach Explorer, and he has recruited some of the nation’s most brilliant space scientists for the effort. But shortly after a kooky Nepalese immigrant — an amateur astronomer who is an accountant, of all things — connects with Dr. Kiera Walsh at the company, Amato’s plans begin to shift.
Strange radio signals from Jupiter threaten a decades-long government coverup
The accountant, Ajay Joshi, has been tracking radio signals from Jupiter’s second-largest moon, Callisto, and he’s convinced aliens are sending them. Kiera is unconvinced. But intensive research does persuade her that the signals are purposeful and must in some way reflect intelligence. When she and her boss, Dr. Dante Fulton, take their findings to Amato, he regards Ajay’s discovery even more seriously than they do. And the action he sets in motion puts his company in conflict with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House and threatens to uncover a decades-long coverup of immense proportions. The result is a tense race against time as Amato sends a probe to investigate the source of those radio signals on Callisto.
A hard science fiction novel that’s as suspenseful as any thriller
It takes a lot to divert me from the schedule I set for myself. But reading the final chapters of Skywave kept me glued to my armchair well into the evening as I raced to learn how the story turned out. This novel is a rare example of hard science fiction that’s heavy on the science but is as tense and suspenseful as any thriller.
A private space company in conflict with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House
Skywave, the first of two books to date in Donoghue’s Rorschach Explorer series, follows the interaction of a private space exploration company with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House as the company nears the launch of its uniquely innovative spaceship. Seventy-eight-year-old billionaire Augustus Arturo Amato has devoted $25 billion of his immense fortune to fund the development of the Rorschach Explorer, and he has recruited some of the nation’s most brilliant space scientists for the effort. But shortly after a kooky Nepalese immigrant — an amateur astronomer who is an accountant, of all things — connects with Dr. Kiera Walsh at the company, Amato’s plans begin to shift.
Strange radio signals from Jupiter threaten a decades-long government coverup
The accountant, Ajay Joshi, has been tracking radio signals from Jupiter’s second-largest moon, Callisto, and he’s convinced aliens are sending them. Kiera is unconvinced. But intensive research does persuade her that the signals are purposeful and must in some way reflect intelligence. When she and her boss, Dr. Dante Fulton, take their findings to Amato, he regards Ajay’s discovery even more seriously than they do. And the action he sets in motion puts his company in conflict with NASA, the Pentagon, and the White House and threatens to uncover a decades-long coverup of immense proportions. The result is a tense race against time as Amato sends a probe to investigate the source of those radio signals on Callisto.
A hard science fiction novel that’s as suspenseful as any thriller
It takes a lot to divert me from the schedule I set for myself. But reading the final chapters of Skywave kept me glued to my armchair well into the evening as I raced to learn how the story turned out. This novel is a rare example of hard science fiction that’s heavy on the science but is as tense and suspenseful as any thriller.
August 31, 2019
I picked this book because it was on sale, and the premise looked interesting.
Unfortunately, it didn't really work for me.
There's a billionaire funding his own space program. (Have I mentioned recently how sick I am of reading about billionaires???) He apparently has unlimited funds, because some of the stuff that happens seems like it would require unlimited funds, and no oversight. I know people like stories of clever and/or rich men (usually it's men) who skirt rules to do something "new", but honestly, that's how we got Trump and Elon Musk/Palantir. I'm over it. (Don't @ me.)
The sf-nal part was ok. There's some kind of magnetic entity out in orbit that buzzes the ISS and sometimes other craft in orbit. The closest analogy appears to be bees. They appear to be somewhat intelligent, because NASA has "trained" them to leave our craft alone. This is a HUGE GINORMOUS SECRET, because of course it is. The billionaire and his crew independently run into these magnetic entities. While trying to figure out what's going on, they find out that NASA knew about them and has been hiding the data.
Ok.
Then there's a separate subplot of a mission to Mars that also encountered the magnetic entities. Their ship was damaged and they were presumed lost. (This was also covered up by NASA.) But there's been an odd signal coming from Callisto, and it's slowly dawning on the billionaire's crew that it might be somehow coming from the lost spaceship. The unfolding of this story was the most interesting part to me. And then there are government shenanigans brought against the billionaire's crew. And it's 2019, and I am HEARTILY SICK of government shenanigans. :(
But I also didn't care for the writing style. It seemed a little "clinical" (not the right word, but the best I can think of now), maybe a little bloodless. I skimmed over a good bit of the last part because I wanted to see how it came out, but I wasn't enjoying the actual reading enough to read with care.
There's at least one sequel, I think. Probably not for me, but YMMV. 2.5 stars, rounded up for the Mars story/heroic former astronaut/hints of past alien civilation.
Unfortunately, it didn't really work for me.
There's a billionaire funding his own space program. (Have I mentioned recently how sick I am of reading about billionaires???) He apparently has unlimited funds, because some of the stuff that happens seems like it would require unlimited funds, and no oversight. I know people like stories of clever and/or rich men (usually it's men) who skirt rules to do something "new", but honestly, that's how we got Trump and Elon Musk/Palantir. I'm over it. (Don't @ me.)
The sf-nal part was ok. There's some kind of magnetic entity out in orbit that buzzes the ISS and sometimes other craft in orbit. The closest analogy appears to be bees. They appear to be somewhat intelligent, because NASA has "trained" them to leave our craft alone. This is a HUGE GINORMOUS SECRET, because of course it is. The billionaire and his crew independently run into these magnetic entities. While trying to figure out what's going on, they find out that NASA knew about them and has been hiding the data.
Ok.
Then there's a separate subplot of a mission to Mars that also encountered the magnetic entities. Their ship was damaged and they were presumed lost. (This was also covered up by NASA.) But there's been an odd signal coming from Callisto, and it's slowly dawning on the billionaire's crew that it might be somehow coming from the lost spaceship. The unfolding of this story was the most interesting part to me. And then there are government shenanigans brought against the billionaire's crew. And it's 2019, and I am HEARTILY SICK of government shenanigans. :(
But I also didn't care for the writing style. It seemed a little "clinical" (not the right word, but the best I can think of now), maybe a little bloodless. I skimmed over a good bit of the last part because I wanted to see how it came out, but I wasn't enjoying the actual reading enough to read with care.
There's at least one sequel, I think. Probably not for me, but YMMV. 2.5 stars, rounded up for the Mars story/heroic former astronaut/hints of past alien civilation.
August 13, 2025
Overrated and cheesy. The characters are inauthentic and over-emote. On the other hand, I liked that Donoghue used an actual, unexplained phenomenon reported by astronauts like Buzz Aldrin as the antagonizing force... but it's not enough for me to keep reading the series.
May 13, 2019
This was a very entertaining novel. The science was a little lighter than I normally prefer, but that is my only complaint. The cast of characters were credible and interesting. The plot was inventive and engaging; a very good read. I look forward to the next novel in this series; and, may even go so far as to read some of his first series...
July 12, 2023
Now this was fun.
Fast.
Easy to follow.
Characters to root for.
The plot makes since.
The different sides are appropriate and not as cartoonish as I normally notice.
I want more.
This book was actually exciting.
Fast.
Easy to follow.
Characters to root for.
The plot makes since.
The different sides are appropriate and not as cartoonish as I normally notice.
I want more.
This book was actually exciting.
July 31, 2023
Although I genuinely appreciated the ambition and professionalism that went into this story, it's hard to identify with aliens composed of ion atoms that blink on and off when they're excited.
July 19, 2019
WOW!!! What a great read. Normally I am not into present day sci fi/thrillers like these, I like them to be more near-future but what am amazing story. Great character development and the kind of characters you start to feel for and connect with. I have to admit, I was saddened when Mr. Amato had his heart attack and thought he was never going to find out the full truth as to what was found on Callisto. Now The Rorschach Explorer is manned and set to go for its long journey to Callisto to find out what really happened to crew of the Cetus Prime. I also have to point out that I feel this is one of the best lines in the whole book. (“A monumental exercise in stupidity.” “Meaning?” “Meaning our leaders have once again put self-preservation ahead of doing the right thing,”) Its really sad to think our own government thinks this way and makes you wonder just what and how much are they really hiding from us.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2024
After the prologue and the first chapter, I wasn’t sure what direction this book was going to go. But once I got a few more chapters into it, it got so good. This was exactly the sci-fi book I didn’t know I was looking for. It’s kind of like a mix between The Martian and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It’s loosely rooted in science, though I can’t account for the accuracy of that. And while it is marketed as a sci-fi thriller, the only real thriller parts come in terms of an independent space agency battling with the government and NASA. Which is so fair and reflective of realistic issues that space programs have with government, funding, and competition with other agencies. Funding wasn’t an issue in this book though because the whole project was being backed by a billionaire.
The characters felt very real and fleshed out and I was rooting for them the whole way. This book took alien lifeforms in a new direction and I really enjoyed it. I won’t give out any spoilers, but I had never imagined aliens like this. I appreciated the look into how launchings work and how communication with probes in space works. And like I said, I can’t account for the complete accuracy of the science, but I did appreciate the use of, somewhat real aerospace terms. It’s done in an easy to digest way and I didn’t find it too overwhelming for someone without a background in science. However, my estimation might be somewhat biased since I am going into a science field closely related to a lot of topics dealt with this book.
In conclusion, I don’t think this is a book I would have come across or read if it hadn’t been gifted to me and I am so glad that it was because it was so much fun to read.
The characters felt very real and fleshed out and I was rooting for them the whole way. This book took alien lifeforms in a new direction and I really enjoyed it. I won’t give out any spoilers, but I had never imagined aliens like this. I appreciated the look into how launchings work and how communication with probes in space works. And like I said, I can’t account for the complete accuracy of the science, but I did appreciate the use of, somewhat real aerospace terms. It’s done in an easy to digest way and I didn’t find it too overwhelming for someone without a background in science. However, my estimation might be somewhat biased since I am going into a science field closely related to a lot of topics dealt with this book.
In conclusion, I don’t think this is a book I would have come across or read if it hadn’t been gifted to me and I am so glad that it was because it was so much fun to read.
June 22, 2019
Exciting Sci-Fi story. I liked the set up and mix of characters involved, especially Ajay. I'd guess that space scientists & engineers could find substantial holes in some of the science and space operations presented, such as propulsion, communication and control, and electromagnetism. But nothing struck me as obvious BS. I found that the conflicts between a private, non-government space program, NASA, and the US Government/Military seemed very forced and over-dramatized. As in the prequel UMO, almost no mention is made of other nations' space agencies and civilian astronomers, who would likely know (or at least suspect) much of what goes on with UMO's and the space missions shown here. The pacing is fast, and the writing style is good. The book ends strong. Not a giant cliffhanger, just a smooth set up for the next book. Looking forward to it.
April 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
Is Skywave by K. Patrick Donoghue the best book ever, “No…but I don’t want to get off!”
As an avid fan of all novels sci-fi and having set a low bar for this one not expecting to be thrilled in the slightest, I have to say I was rather entertained by Skywave and can’t WAIT to start the second book Magwave.
The story is a slow boil at first, but it works and by the end you’re experiencing a feast of suspense, thrills, mystery and intriguing reveals that you’ve waited for since page one.
I would suggest those critical of this novel are incapable of suspending reality and letting imagination take over for the duration. And for the love of mankind, get over the rich, male billionaire, space mogul pioneer who actually cares about the truth and furthering mankind. How horrid a concept!
Is Skywave by K. Patrick Donoghue the best book ever, “No…but I don’t want to get off!”
As an avid fan of all novels sci-fi and having set a low bar for this one not expecting to be thrilled in the slightest, I have to say I was rather entertained by Skywave and can’t WAIT to start the second book Magwave.
The story is a slow boil at first, but it works and by the end you’re experiencing a feast of suspense, thrills, mystery and intriguing reveals that you’ve waited for since page one.
I would suggest those critical of this novel are incapable of suspending reality and letting imagination take over for the duration. And for the love of mankind, get over the rich, male billionaire, space mogul pioneer who actually cares about the truth and furthering mankind. How horrid a concept!
April 25, 2019
Better than prequel UMO
I enjoyed this more than the prequel which didn’t move as fast and had too much politics and bad blood with the military. This had some of that ‘the military doesn’t trust what it is not in control of and shoots without thinking.’ So I don’t think it shows the diversity of good and bad characters in the political, military, and business sectors but treats each sector with one characterization. But in doing so, it makes the story easier to read and a fun sci fi. If you are looking for more complex interactions and science detail, this may not be the book for you.
I enjoyed this more than the prequel which didn’t move as fast and had too much politics and bad blood with the military. This had some of that ‘the military doesn’t trust what it is not in control of and shoots without thinking.’ So I don’t think it shows the diversity of good and bad characters in the political, military, and business sectors but treats each sector with one characterization. But in doing so, it makes the story easier to read and a fun sci fi. If you are looking for more complex interactions and science detail, this may not be the book for you.
July 18, 2022
I ALMOST gave up on this one....there's too much where it feels like this is the second book in a series, or like there's another series running parallel to this one - just too much where the reader is left out. Plus the narrator is just....not quite great. Some of it's bad dialog (very cliche', dated phrasing), but the narrator adds odd emphasis at random places.
Even with all this criticism, I got really hooked near the end, and rather than hopping to a different book/series as I often do with series books, I've decided to buy and listen to the second book right after the first. Let's hope it's good!
Even with all this criticism, I got really hooked near the end, and rather than hopping to a different book/series as I often do with series books, I've decided to buy and listen to the second book right after the first. Let's hope it's good!
March 10, 2019
Good story, but quite slow
This is vaguely like The Martian. The part 30% off the book is particularly good and toy really start to feel the injustice and empathize with the characters. I fully plan to read the next book in the series. However, the amount of science, politics, and general chatter that doesn't drive the story forward killed the pacing for me and I almost stopped reading a few times. Personally, if this information was more compressed and succinct, I wouldn't have been able to put it down. I still enjoyed it and read it in 2 days.
This is vaguely like The Martian. The part 30% off the book is particularly good and toy really start to feel the injustice and empathize with the characters. I fully plan to read the next book in the series. However, the amount of science, politics, and general chatter that doesn't drive the story forward killed the pacing for me and I almost stopped reading a few times. Personally, if this information was more compressed and succinct, I wouldn't have been able to put it down. I still enjoyed it and read it in 2 days.
April 3, 2019
Very, very nice
On the heels of reading “UMO,” this book answers a lot of questions and once more shows the US government being a bunch of self-serving idiots as they go out of their way to cover up the existence of the UMOs and the Cestus Prime mission... and the total mess they made including attacking American citizens who were looking for answers to a signal that originated on Callisto, a Jovian moon... and a signal that shouldn’t have been there.
This book is a whirlwind ride so seal your helmets, strap in tight, and hang on - you won’t regret it!
On the heels of reading “UMO,” this book answers a lot of questions and once more shows the US government being a bunch of self-serving idiots as they go out of their way to cover up the existence of the UMOs and the Cestus Prime mission... and the total mess they made including attacking American citizens who were looking for answers to a signal that originated on Callisto, a Jovian moon... and a signal that shouldn’t have been there.
This book is a whirlwind ride so seal your helmets, strap in tight, and hang on - you won’t regret it!
July 28, 2019
I stumbled upon this book, on the "NEW FICTION" shelf, at the library. Lucky me! Books like this are what got me into science fiction, over 50 years ago. Not a lot of "action", but there was a tenseness to the story that kept me turning pages. There was enough hard science to make the plot plausible, and I liked the characters. I'm looking forward to "Magwave", the next volume in the series, and since I don't only read science fiction, I'll look into Donoghue's "Anlon Cully" series, as well.
December 6, 2019
Skywave (The Rorschach Explorer Missions, #1) by K. Patrick Donoghue
A solid beginning to the series.
Decidedly good, scientific SciFi. Set in today, but a bit of alternative very recent past. I usually eschew alternate histories, but this one works. Also a bit long winded, but I kept turning the pages.
The characters do come alive, and are subtly nuanced, so even though the plot is a bit slow, you get to know who you are dealing with.
A solid beginning to the series.
Decidedly good, scientific SciFi. Set in today, but a bit of alternative very recent past. I usually eschew alternate histories, but this one works. Also a bit long winded, but I kept turning the pages.
The characters do come alive, and are subtly nuanced, so even though the plot is a bit slow, you get to know who you are dealing with.
January 30, 2020
Awesome Read UMOs
If you want a good sci-fi read, look no further. I enjoyed this more than i can say. Well thought out and written, the author has developed a very good story, excellent characters, and tied it all together to invite suspension of disbelief where warranted and credibility elsewhere. Many of these series books are boring and a waste of time. But not this one, I can't wait to see the chapter.
If you want a good sci-fi read, look no further. I enjoyed this more than i can say. Well thought out and written, the author has developed a very good story, excellent characters, and tied it all together to invite suspension of disbelief where warranted and credibility elsewhere. Many of these series books are boring and a waste of time. But not this one, I can't wait to see the chapter.
March 20, 2020
I loved this book but I almost didn't read it!
The story is interesting, with a great mix of science, strong characters and action. It's a real page-turner. However, the Prologue was so funky and disjointed that I almost didn't read the book. Fortunately for the author (and for me), I was tired and nodding off, so the next day I decided to give the book another try. Once I got into the main part of the story, the pace and interest level just kept accelerating. Well done, Mr. Donoghue!!
The story is interesting, with a great mix of science, strong characters and action. It's a real page-turner. However, the Prologue was so funky and disjointed that I almost didn't read the book. Fortunately for the author (and for me), I was tired and nodding off, so the next day I decided to give the book another try. Once I got into the main part of the story, the pace and interest level just kept accelerating. Well done, Mr. Donoghue!!
September 19, 2020
Very slow read. It was hard to force myself to complete the book.
The characters are not believable. They seem too emotional. A secret about alien life wouldn't be kept for 23 years considering the number of people who knew the truth. The death of their astronaut friends would compel those in the know to gather the needed info and tell the whole world.
I won't read the next book in the series. There are other books that need to be explored.
The characters are not believable. They seem too emotional. A secret about alien life wouldn't be kept for 23 years considering the number of people who knew the truth. The death of their astronaut friends would compel those in the know to gather the needed info and tell the whole world.
I won't read the next book in the series. There are other books that need to be explored.
January 14, 2019
Excellent read!
Really liked this plot. Very interesting and kept my interest up so much so I couldn't put it down. By the way, there are no grammatical or spelling errors, for those that hate that. This is just good hard scifi in the here and now. Reminds me of James P. Hogan, whose stories I love. Definitely a winner and an author I'll be following from now on.
Really liked this plot. Very interesting and kept my interest up so much so I couldn't put it down. By the way, there are no grammatical or spelling errors, for those that hate that. This is just good hard scifi in the here and now. Reminds me of James P. Hogan, whose stories I love. Definitely a winner and an author I'll be following from now on.
January 31, 2019
Fans of hard science fiction, this book is for you! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It contains plenty of great science (I fact check e:verything!) and rich descriptions. There is plenty of good suspense and Mr. Donohue has done a great job with the pacing of the novel. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone, just kick back and enjoy :)
April 23, 2019
Solid Earthbound SFer That Teases More Than It Satisfies
It's well-written with some interesting science but ultimately less than satisfying, seeming to be more of an elaborate introduction to what may or may not come to pass in the sequel. The jury is still out as to whether or not I will read the next book.
It's well-written with some interesting science but ultimately less than satisfying, seeming to be more of an elaborate introduction to what may or may not come to pass in the sequel. The jury is still out as to whether or not I will read the next book.
May 9, 2019
Make this into a movie!
I must admit, the author almost lost me about a third of the way in when I got bogged down in ion-jargon, but I pushed thru and loved it. I had very vivid images of each character and scene. I think the author has NYT Bestseller talent, and I can't wait for the next one!
I must admit, the author almost lost me about a third of the way in when I got bogged down in ion-jargon, but I pushed thru and loved it. I had very vivid images of each character and scene. I think the author has NYT Bestseller talent, and I can't wait for the next one!
May 29, 2019
This was a cute and somewhat interesting story. It also has a somewhat surprise ending. But all that aside the science fiction, in my opinion, is not believable. And that's because we have all witnessed the successful launch of many space probes and crafts and none have been attacked by UMO's, unidentified magnetic objects. So the story line is a stretch of the imagination.
June 8, 2019
Brilliance Uearthed
My first, and certainly not my last read of this author. Outstanding story of hard sci-fi, my favorite. New and challenging concepts throughout the story. Importantly their plausibility seems valid. I look forward to reading all of the author’s work. This was a fun trip.
My first, and certainly not my last read of this author. Outstanding story of hard sci-fi, my favorite. New and challenging concepts throughout the story. Importantly their plausibility seems valid. I look forward to reading all of the author’s work. This was a fun trip.
July 24, 2019
The cover-up is uncovered
This second book in this series is if anything more exciting than the first.
The core of the intrigue unfolds as rapidly as the spacecraft described.
The third book is sure to be equally gripping. I'm sorry that I must weight for it's release at the end of July. But such is life, but I have preordered it.
This second book in this series is if anything more exciting than the first.
The core of the intrigue unfolds as rapidly as the spacecraft described.
The third book is sure to be equally gripping. I'm sorry that I must weight for it's release at the end of July. But such is life, but I have preordered it.
August 1, 2019
4.5 stars for this one, lost a half star for excessive technical tediousness that bogged down an otherwise great read. A great premise (mysterious signals from a moon of Jupiter) was wasted when the you were told early on what that was all about. A great first contact story was lost right there.
August 9, 2019
Great Story but Too Many Acronyms
I really enjoyed the book and would have given it 5 stars if the acronyms had been limited. There was no list of definitions and right in the middle of an exciting part of the story I had to stop to figure out what the abbreviations stood for. Even the X-ray did not have a list.
I really enjoyed the book and would have given it 5 stars if the acronyms had been limited. There was no list of definitions and right in the middle of an exciting part of the story I had to stop to figure out what the abbreviations stood for. Even the X-ray did not have a list.
August 13, 2019
Interesting
This is a really new take on the exploration of Space. It reads as if it's the authors first try but we must all learn somehow and professional editing is expensive. I like the way we first meet other intelligence and it should be a lesson to those who thought Voyage 1 was a good idea.
This is a really new take on the exploration of Space. It reads as if it's the authors first try but we must all learn somehow and professional editing is expensive. I like the way we first meet other intelligence and it should be a lesson to those who thought Voyage 1 was a good idea.
September 10, 2019
A lost space probe, magnetic aliens, and a kooky accountant turned space nerd come together with a billionaire space contractor to make an interesting story. Throw in a president with some really bad advisors (SECDEF and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs among others) and you can add some real quirky twists to an already unusual scenario. Great story!
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