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Settler Chronicles #2
Far Side of the Moon
Margo Murphy is running out of time in a borrowed body.
Last night, Margo and her fellow colonists survived The Conglomerate's efforts to destroy them. Now all she wants is to build a peaceful life away from the corporate monopoly dominating Earth. But a virus has infected the colony's AI, threatening their life support.
The virus is only a symptom of a deeper evil, the culmination of a cold war conducted in secrecy for almost two centuries reaches its zenith in an enigmatic boy, abandoned to die on their world.
To purge the virus, save the boy and protect the colony, Margo needs information from The Conglomerate's headquarters orbiting Earth, but she's in another solar system without a spaceship. Her only option is an experimental technology to project her mind across the galaxy.
Will Margo gain access The Conglomerate’s secrets to save her world, or will her mind be lost forever in the cold void of space?
Last night, Margo and her fellow colonists survived The Conglomerate's efforts to destroy them. Now all she wants is to build a peaceful life away from the corporate monopoly dominating Earth. But a virus has infected the colony's AI, threatening their life support.
The virus is only a symptom of a deeper evil, the culmination of a cold war conducted in secrecy for almost two centuries reaches its zenith in an enigmatic boy, abandoned to die on their world.
To purge the virus, save the boy and protect the colony, Margo needs information from The Conglomerate's headquarters orbiting Earth, but she's in another solar system without a spaceship. Her only option is an experimental technology to project her mind across the galaxy.
Will Margo gain access The Conglomerate’s secrets to save her world, or will her mind be lost forever in the cold void of space?
- GenresScience FictionFiction
360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2018
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Jeannette Bedard
13 books31 followersAlways writing, Jeannette has filled hard drives with ones and zeros that occasionally coalesce into books. Her non-linear career path has included both working as both a soldier and a scientist (but not at the same time). Currently, she lives on a non-tropical island in the Pacific with her husband and daughter and she really likes math jokes, especially if there is pi involved.
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May 15, 2026
You will be out of your mind with this one - but if I explain that there will be the biggest of spoiler ever.
This second installment flows on neatly from the first book with our familiar main characters who have managed to survive and a few new ones (some of which you will love to cheer against). The storytelling style is slightly different but definitely fit for purpose. The depth of The Conglomerate's corporate sociopathy (probably psychopathy) begins to become more heavily apparent. In a metaphorical sense, a key focus of this book is on 'dark side' of the moon (and, no, that is not intended as a reference to Pink Floyd - which has no bearing on or reference in this book or this review).
Key safety tip from this book, a safe word is only any good if someone (or something) can hear you screaming it.
There is a deft and grateful dose of relationship and character development deepening investment in key characters. All around this a pleasant, interesting, enjoyable and hard to put down read that left me wanting more.
This second installment flows on neatly from the first book with our familiar main characters who have managed to survive and a few new ones (some of which you will love to cheer against). The storytelling style is slightly different but definitely fit for purpose. The depth of The Conglomerate's corporate sociopathy (probably psychopathy) begins to become more heavily apparent. In a metaphorical sense, a key focus of this book is on 'dark side' of the moon (and, no, that is not intended as a reference to Pink Floyd - which has no bearing on or reference in this book or this review).
Key safety tip from this book, a safe word is only any good if someone (or something) can hear you screaming it.
There is a deft and grateful dose of relationship and character development deepening investment in key characters. All around this a pleasant, interesting, enjoyable and hard to put down read that left me wanting more.
July 28, 2019
This was a whirlwind journey with plenty of excitement. Where almost half the colony was wiped out in the first book it was nice to see the death rate slow down a bit in this book. Learning more about the generational villains was a great feature of this book.
As I look at the description of this book here on Goodreads I am glad that I picked up this book because I had read the first book (recommended for me by Bookbub) rather than having read this description. It was better to learn about many of the things listed in the description naturally in the story rather than from the description.
As I look at the description of this book here on Goodreads I am glad that I picked up this book because I had read the first book (recommended for me by Bookbub) rather than having read this description. It was better to learn about many of the things listed in the description naturally in the story rather than from the description.
June 27, 2025
The action and pacing was good. There were a couple scenes where I was reading faster to see what would happen next. Similar issue with character development as the first in the series. Evil people are still pretty much all evil. Minor redemption for one character, and another character was acting like an immature child (and no, it wasn't the actual child in the story, I liked them).
November 10, 2018
To short
The story seems far to short I just wanted it to keep going so that I can find out what happens next can’t wait
The story seems far to short I just wanted it to keep going so that I can find out what happens next can’t wait
January 1, 2019
There's a lot to cover, so to get my full opinion, it's best just to watch the video review.
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July 12, 2019
Far side of the moon
I really enjoyed this, the second book, and Margo continued to be courageous and inciteful. Bad guys and good guys on a new planet, what's not to like?
I really enjoyed this, the second book, and Margo continued to be courageous and inciteful. Bad guys and good guys on a new planet, what's not to like?
October 10, 2020
I loved Far Side of the Moon! It’s even better than the first volume!
December 8, 2023
Far Side of the Moon, A Review. LAS.
This is a great sequel to the first book in the series. Hard science, great characters and plot... I can hardly wait to read the third book.
This is a great sequel to the first book in the series. Hard science, great characters and plot... I can hardly wait to read the third book.
August 6, 2024
There's a virus in the computer that has to be dug out. Another great story. Margo goes through a special procedure to help get the virus out.
January 2, 2023
The moment I finished book one I rushed to buy book two, I was so eager to find out what happened next. I enjoyed it but was disappointed to find it ended on a cliffhanger. I like a book to have some sort of resolution, even if there are outstanding issues to be addressed in the next book. This left me in mid air. If you don't mind that, then I recommend this book.
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