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The Salvage Title Trilogy #2
Salvage Fleet
They couldn’t afford a ship, much less the cost of registering one…and now they need an entire fleet! Harmon Tomeral, along with friends Clip, Zerith, and the artificial intelligence Jayneen, were heroes. Having brought back the battlecruiser Salvage Title from an unknown system, they defeated the alien Squilla and saved their home system of Tretrayon, although they lost the computer holding Jayneen in the battle. But the Squilla are coming back. And, not only are they coming, they have also recruited the alien Krift to help them destroy the Tretrayon system. Their fleet is enormous and will easily defeat the few remaining ships Harmon has to defend the system. Tomeral and Associates are going to need a fleet of their own! In order to get them, though, they need an operational Jayneen, so they will have to go back to her system and find another computer for her to inhabit. If they can. Then they will have to find and convert ships in her home system, hire mercenaries, and buy more ships—none of which Harmon knows anything about—before the Squilla lay waste to their system. The Squilla are coming, and they’re prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Tretrayon System, Salvage Title, and, most importantly, Harmon Tomeral! And his time is quickly running out…
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2018
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Kevin Steverson
64 books71 followersAuthor Kevin Steverson is a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. A science fiction and fantasy writer, he is also a published lyricist/songwriter. His science fiction trilogy, Salvage Title, has been picked up for development into feature film. He can be found in the foothills of the NE Georgia mountains writing.
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His debut series, The Salvage Title Trilogy- Salvage Title, Salvage Fleet, and Salvage System, continues with Hide The Lightning and Salvage Mother is available.
There are now a total of Thirty books in the Salvage Title Universe.
Invited to write in the Four Horseman Universe, Along with several short stories in various anthologies, his novels in it, co-authored with Kevin Ikenberry, Redacted Affairs, Redacted Vice and Redacted Weapon are available.
Burnt, and Accepted the first two in a fantasy trilogy is out.
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His debut series, The Salvage Title Trilogy- Salvage Title, Salvage Fleet, and Salvage System, continues with Hide The Lightning and Salvage Mother is available.
There are now a total of Thirty books in the Salvage Title Universe.
Invited to write in the Four Horseman Universe, Along with several short stories in various anthologies, his novels in it, co-authored with Kevin Ikenberry, Redacted Affairs, Redacted Vice and Redacted Weapon are available.
Burnt, and Accepted the first two in a fantasy trilogy is out.
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January 20, 2025
Much like the first book in this series, this is a fun, light hearted adventure, featuring the Salvage Title Crew.
I enjoyed the general plot of hiring and salvaging ships to prepare for the Squilla invasion that our main characters know is coming. The first third and final third of this book unfold very much the way you'd expect, with short yet fun action scenes and great worldbuilding.
The middle section of this book I did not really expect and caught me off guard in a good way. It becomes a hostage rescue and somewhat of a political thriller. But it also was fun to read.
These books propel from scene to scene with minimal character work, so don't expect anything too deep here. However, I did enjoy the discussion about the potential of a creator. That discussion was very well handled.
Overall, I had a fun time with this book. It isn't incredibly deep, but it is a fun read. 7.5 out of 10!
I enjoyed the general plot of hiring and salvaging ships to prepare for the Squilla invasion that our main characters know is coming. The first third and final third of this book unfold very much the way you'd expect, with short yet fun action scenes and great worldbuilding.
The middle section of this book I did not really expect and caught me off guard in a good way. It becomes a hostage rescue and somewhat of a political thriller. But it also was fun to read.
These books propel from scene to scene with minimal character work, so don't expect anything too deep here. However, I did enjoy the discussion about the potential of a creator. That discussion was very well handled.
Overall, I had a fun time with this book. It isn't incredibly deep, but it is a fun read. 7.5 out of 10!
March 31, 2020
Take the first book, add a few space battles.
I am repeating my review of the first book because it fits the second book perfectly:
Generic been-there-done-that plot with fairly typical characters. The plot was solid, it should be, we have seen it a million times. Underdog takes on the universe and saves everyone, end the ungrateful.
This was the type of book that screams beginning writer. It wasn't horrible but it was a bit simplistic.
It was an honest attempt to write a book but a weak one...
There are worse books out there.
I am repeating my review of the first book because it fits the second book perfectly:
Generic been-there-done-that plot with fairly typical characters. The plot was solid, it should be, we have seen it a million times. Underdog takes on the universe and saves everyone, end the ungrateful.
This was the type of book that screams beginning writer. It wasn't horrible but it was a bit simplistic.
It was an honest attempt to write a book but a weak one...
There are worse books out there.
June 25, 2022
Quite good!
October 24, 2022
DNF 37%
I went from enjoying myself to being pissed off. I don't mind characters who have political views, but when it's all the good guys sharing only one way of seeing things, then the Author is just proselytizing.
Everyone should have guns, so that when aliens invade they can defend themselves (not a problem that keeps me awake at night). There must be a creator as things can't come from nothing, (then where did the creator come from?). Governments are bad because taxes, (yep anarchy is best!).
This sort of low-brow propaganda passed a threshold for me. Too much!
I went from enjoying myself to being pissed off. I don't mind characters who have political views, but when it's all the good guys sharing only one way of seeing things, then the Author is just proselytizing.
Everyone should have guns, so that when aliens invade they can defend themselves (not a problem that keeps me awake at night). There must be a creator as things can't come from nothing, (then where did the creator come from?). Governments are bad because taxes, (yep anarchy is best!).
This sort of low-brow propaganda passed a threshold for me. Too much!
July 1, 2023
After saving their home system from destruction in Book 1, the crew of the Salvage Title set out to recruit help to defend it against the retaliation force that they know is coming. The Squilla is amassing a fleet of ships to destroy life in the Tretrayon System, after being soundly beaten by Captain Tomeral and his friends in book 1. The crew goes back to Salvage System where they found Jayneen (their AI) and their ship, Salvage Title. There they restore Jayneen to a new computer housing and round up several more of the abandoned ancient ships. Tomeral leads the crew and growing fleet to other systems where they hire mercenary ships to help defend their home system. But not all is well at home. A group of political activists kidnaps two people very special to Tomeral and his crew. They try to blackmail Tomeral into backing their candidate for the next election. Captain Tomeral hates bullies. He reacts with force of arms and violent action to rescue his kidnapped friends and uncover the depth of the political conspiracy. Tomeral leverages the strengths of his crew and his developing leadership skills to win the battle, uncover his enemies, and expose treachery all the way to the top of the Tretrayon Defense Fleet command structure. Finally, Tomeral and his Salvage Fleet set a trap for the Squilla fleet. The defense of the Tretrayon System is executed with amazing precision and effectiveness. Tomeral is a great example of a strong leader who trusts his people and empowers them to act decisively. Because he listens well and learns from many different advisors, he gains their trust and loyalty. I like these books because they have solid moral footing and sci-fi action blended well together. I like that the good guys win.
This is for growing leaders, strategists, and young sci-fi fans.
(Rated PG, Score 8/10, ebook, Kindle Unlimited 332p.)
This is for growing leaders, strategists, and young sci-fi fans.
(Rated PG, Score 8/10, ebook, Kindle Unlimited 332p.)
January 19, 2019
Sad
I was disappointed. The background got somewhat fleshed out. The naval actions were a little shaky. The general tech levels are skimpily described. The military tech is uneven or missing.
The writer throws in several references to the creator for no reason, except touting his belief system? It doesn't lend insight into or depth to any character. Later he has aliens spouting belief in a vague monotheism. It's sad really. The characters from the first book could have become real boys and girls but he writes YA situations, dialogue and good old boy exchanges.
Mercenaries are the norm now and the human population isn't required to actually defend itself but they do need the right to vote. The story lurched from one convenient discovery, meeting or new tech to another. I wasn't overwhelmed by the writing in the first book but this one has lost what charm the first suggested.
The writing has become worse from background to characters. The dialogue was definitely grade school creative writing. inserting monotheism with no rhyme or reason was sad. This is the writer's hobby but it's a shame he's chosen a fast and lazy route to the less than mediocre. It's still better than most space opera even with ships zipping from one part of the galaxy to the next, interstellar real time communication, mercenary fleets running rampant, etc.
I can't see the series getting back on track and won't be reading any sequel.
I was disappointed. The background got somewhat fleshed out. The naval actions were a little shaky. The general tech levels are skimpily described. The military tech is uneven or missing.
The writer throws in several references to the creator for no reason, except touting his belief system? It doesn't lend insight into or depth to any character. Later he has aliens spouting belief in a vague monotheism. It's sad really. The characters from the first book could have become real boys and girls but he writes YA situations, dialogue and good old boy exchanges.
Mercenaries are the norm now and the human population isn't required to actually defend itself but they do need the right to vote. The story lurched from one convenient discovery, meeting or new tech to another. I wasn't overwhelmed by the writing in the first book but this one has lost what charm the first suggested.
The writing has become worse from background to characters. The dialogue was definitely grade school creative writing. inserting monotheism with no rhyme or reason was sad. This is the writer's hobby but it's a shame he's chosen a fast and lazy route to the less than mediocre. It's still better than most space opera even with ships zipping from one part of the galaxy to the next, interstellar real time communication, mercenary fleets running rampant, etc.
I can't see the series getting back on track and won't be reading any sequel.
January 26, 2020
I couldn't finish this one. It just didn't have enough to hold me. The characters and story has a lot of potential to be good, but all the good bits are just brushed over and summarized. I was hoping book two in the series would be an expansion and improvement from book one, but it wasn't so.
Book one is the same as book two, but we are being introduced to the world and characters. This gives it more substance. With book two being a lot of the same as book one, it gets repetitive and stale. I never got enough from the characters to get attached to them, and the story was the exact same. There is potential there, it just isn't expanded on enough to draw me in.
The reader in the audio book doesn't help either. I think a lot of the issues with stilted dialog is indeed the reader, and it takes a lot from the book. His style is not something I personally enjoy, and it really hurts the book. I tried a few times to keep pushing through, but it was getting too tedious to continue.
Book one is the same as book two, but we are being introduced to the world and characters. This gives it more substance. With book two being a lot of the same as book one, it gets repetitive and stale. I never got enough from the characters to get attached to them, and the story was the exact same. There is potential there, it just isn't expanded on enough to draw me in.
The reader in the audio book doesn't help either. I think a lot of the issues with stilted dialog is indeed the reader, and it takes a lot from the book. His style is not something I personally enjoy, and it really hurts the book. I tried a few times to keep pushing through, but it was getting too tedious to continue.
May 9, 2021
Did not finish. In book 1 the author sets up a two planet system where the planets are allies, but mostly by necessity as planet 2 lords its affluence over the MC's home planet. At the start of book 2 war has forced change on planet 2 and, in the face of an overwhelming alien invasion intent on wiping them out, the idiots on planet 2 attempt to kill the one person able to save them. I don't care about the after school message, been there, done that. If I want a sermon I go to church. Don't get me wrong, I doubt the author gets too preachy based on book 1, but I quit reading too soon to tell. This is just a tired story line I have encountered a thousand times before (probably literally given how much I read) and to me it is uninteresting and, frankly, not what I read science fiction for. After all, if I want stories of people behaving badly, stupidly or acting against their own self interest I can just read the news.
October 31, 2020
*Gets Sillier and Sillier With Diversity Advocacy the Theme*
Young man Harmon (MC), who can do no wrong, a savant at everything he touches, now becomes a fleet commander while doing good, fighting battles, amassing a commercial & stellar empire and a fleet.
All while being the author’s sledgehammer to pummel ”diversity” throughout. Various sentient species aren’t just simply people, they’re “beings.” The author is fully immersed in advocacy and awash in the nomenclature of the left.
It’s ironic how the aliens are the most amusing and ‘lifelike’ characters that the author creates.
“Savage Fleet” was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
Young man Harmon (MC), who can do no wrong, a savant at everything he touches, now becomes a fleet commander while doing good, fighting battles, amassing a commercial & stellar empire and a fleet.
All while being the author’s sledgehammer to pummel ”diversity” throughout. Various sentient species aren’t just simply people, they’re “beings.” The author is fully immersed in advocacy and awash in the nomenclature of the left.
It’s ironic how the aliens are the most amusing and ‘lifelike’ characters that the author creates.
“Savage Fleet” was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
September 24, 2025
I really wish I could give this book, or the whole series, more stars. It has a lot going for it; the ideas aren't terrible, it's not badly written, the pacing is good, and it has likable characters you can invest in even if they are a little flat and predictable. The aliens are all interesting, have varied cultures, and are a little less "look human good, not human looking bad" than a lot of other sci-fi.
The author is, across the series, a bit heavy-handed with their political commentary but I'm not sure one should be reading science fiction if they are not prepared for that... Some of the stuff is a little poorly thought out but not horribly so and avoids a lot of the misogyny and other poor takes of a lot of more pro-gun anti-government fiction out there. I probably wouldn't even comment on it if it leaned more toward my own beliefs or if this series didn't utterly hamstring itself with some really annoying bad tropes.
This whole series is plagued by the tired old repeat of two things I just get sick to death of in fiction. The first one is we have a protagonist who is the ultimate prodigy; they are bad at nothing, always make the right choice, have zero moral ambiguity, and have the kind of luck that makes lottery winners look like they stepped on a rake... This dude always seems to find EXACTLY the kind of thing that fits every situation. As if that isn't annoying enough this series doubles down by making every single person associated with the protagonist almost as much of a perfect example of what they do as he is. It makes it boring, nothing is ever a challenge for the team.
This only feeds into the second and biggest issue keeping these from being better books; the stakes are depressingly low... The good guy always wins and never suffers any real loss. Every time you *think* there is about to be a loss it gets pulled out or the victim is miraculously saved... It makes for an emotionally boring story and as the series progresses it removes all the tension and suspense; like why worry when they always win 100%?
Obviously, I don't hate it; I read a bunch of these. It has an engaging story and keeps interest but just gets boring because there are no real stakes. It also gets hard to keep track of all the characters when nobody ever dies or moves on.
The author is, across the series, a bit heavy-handed with their political commentary but I'm not sure one should be reading science fiction if they are not prepared for that... Some of the stuff is a little poorly thought out but not horribly so and avoids a lot of the misogyny and other poor takes of a lot of more pro-gun anti-government fiction out there. I probably wouldn't even comment on it if it leaned more toward my own beliefs or if this series didn't utterly hamstring itself with some really annoying bad tropes.
This whole series is plagued by the tired old repeat of two things I just get sick to death of in fiction. The first one is we have a protagonist who is the ultimate prodigy; they are bad at nothing, always make the right choice, have zero moral ambiguity, and have the kind of luck that makes lottery winners look like they stepped on a rake... This dude always seems to find EXACTLY the kind of thing that fits every situation. As if that isn't annoying enough this series doubles down by making every single person associated with the protagonist almost as much of a perfect example of what they do as he is. It makes it boring, nothing is ever a challenge for the team.
This only feeds into the second and biggest issue keeping these from being better books; the stakes are depressingly low... The good guy always wins and never suffers any real loss. Every time you *think* there is about to be a loss it gets pulled out or the victim is miraculously saved... It makes for an emotionally boring story and as the series progresses it removes all the tension and suspense; like why worry when they always win 100%?
Obviously, I don't hate it; I read a bunch of these. It has an engaging story and keeps interest but just gets boring because there are no real stakes. It also gets hard to keep track of all the characters when nobody ever dies or moves on.
April 13, 2023
We're now on book two and the cracks are starting to show. As much as I loved book one, I can now look back and see areas that were skipped over.
In book one it was the final battle that went just a little too easy. Sure, a few people died but they won, so that's an easy tradeoff.
In book two it's much of the same. This is military sci-fi light, where the details can be skipped in favor of do-good-ed-ness and focusing on the positive.
Harmon, Clip, Zerith, and the AI Jayneen are heroes. They take a victory lap before going back to the Salvage system where the ships originally came from (it actually has a much longer name) and gather up a whole new set of ships. They clear out the dead bodies, say a small prayer (this was missing in book one) and get on with their day.
After that they visit various parties to buy mercenary services and/or more ships. I'll stop the recap there. I wanted to like book two but compared other popular military sci-fi novels out (think Grimm's War, books like that) this falls short. Its heart is in the right place, but it just wasn't enough.
The editing is fine. As for the characters, there are far too many of them IMO. The core crew are fine, but Harmon and crew have added so many new names that it's hard to keep track of them all.
On top of this, Harmon is a little too cavalier with other people's lives, which isn't something you would expect from a captain.
This is it for me. I don't plan to read book three. 4/5*
In book one it was the final battle that went just a little too easy. Sure, a few people died but they won, so that's an easy tradeoff.
In book two it's much of the same. This is military sci-fi light, where the details can be skipped in favor of do-good-ed-ness and focusing on the positive.
Harmon, Clip, Zerith, and the AI Jayneen are heroes. They take a victory lap before going back to the Salvage system where the ships originally came from (it actually has a much longer name) and gather up a whole new set of ships. They clear out the dead bodies, say a small prayer (this was missing in book one) and get on with their day.
After that they visit various parties to buy mercenary services and/or more ships. I'll stop the recap there. I wanted to like book two but compared other popular military sci-fi novels out (think Grimm's War, books like that) this falls short. Its heart is in the right place, but it just wasn't enough.
The editing is fine. As for the characters, there are far too many of them IMO. The core crew are fine, but Harmon and crew have added so many new names that it's hard to keep track of them all.
On top of this, Harmon is a little too cavalier with other people's lives, which isn't something you would expect from a captain.
This is it for me. I don't plan to read book three. 4/5*
June 12, 2020
It's the right thing to do.
Salvage Fleet is book two of the Salvage Title Trilogy. We find our intrepid heroes heading back to the Salvage system to explore and to hopefully load Jayneen's consciousness into a proper navigational cube. They have two cruisers plus a cruise liner filled with potential crew members for the ships they are planning to salvage from within the system.
They are working against time. They know the Squilla and their allies the Krift are gathering forces to retaliate and invade the Tretayon System. The Restoration Movement on Trenton has their own agenda as well.
Will Harmon and associates be able to amass enough ships and fighters to prevail against their seemingly impossible odds or will their system be decimated and enslaved? Kevin Steverson has kept this novel loaded with high octane or better yet F11. Don't miss Book Two and the surprise at the end. (No it is not a cliffhanger. )
Salvage Fleet is book two of the Salvage Title Trilogy. We find our intrepid heroes heading back to the Salvage system to explore and to hopefully load Jayneen's consciousness into a proper navigational cube. They have two cruisers plus a cruise liner filled with potential crew members for the ships they are planning to salvage from within the system.
They are working against time. They know the Squilla and their allies the Krift are gathering forces to retaliate and invade the Tretayon System. The Restoration Movement on Trenton has their own agenda as well.
Will Harmon and associates be able to amass enough ships and fighters to prevail against their seemingly impossible odds or will their system be decimated and enslaved? Kevin Steverson has kept this novel loaded with high octane or better yet F11. Don't miss Book Two and the surprise at the end. (No it is not a cliffhanger. )
May 7, 2023
LOTS of Good ol’ SciFi Alien Shoot-‘em-Up Action!
This is fun, direct, rockem’ sockem’ fighting sequel to the first book of the Trilogy. It’s well written and covers quite a bit of ground in continuing the original story line. It also introduces quite a few new characters, and it got hard for this old Reader to keep everyone straight.
While there was a lot of death and destruction to all of the battle participants, The Author put in a pretty heavy bias; maybe to be expected, maybe not.
The hidden appearance of a System’s Queen Royalty was one of the few real surprises for The Readers.
Unfortunately, while reading this 2nd book of the Trilogy, I came to discover that there are another 15 books that continue past the Trilogy … duh … no, these books are NOT that interesting that I want to keep reading this storyline ad infinitum! In fact, the overwhelming idea of there being so much more to follow, actually discourages me from even wanting to finish the Trilogy!
This is fun, direct, rockem’ sockem’ fighting sequel to the first book of the Trilogy. It’s well written and covers quite a bit of ground in continuing the original story line. It also introduces quite a few new characters, and it got hard for this old Reader to keep everyone straight.
While there was a lot of death and destruction to all of the battle participants, The Author put in a pretty heavy bias; maybe to be expected, maybe not.
The hidden appearance of a System’s Queen Royalty was one of the few real surprises for The Readers.
Unfortunately, while reading this 2nd book of the Trilogy, I came to discover that there are another 15 books that continue past the Trilogy … duh … no, these books are NOT that interesting that I want to keep reading this storyline ad infinitum! In fact, the overwhelming idea of there being so much more to follow, actually discourages me from even wanting to finish the Trilogy!
September 11, 2019
So one thing I have to know is how does K C Johnston keep in his head whose voice is whose? There are so many characters and each one has their own unique voice, it's fabulous. His narration totally brings the characters to life.
I love how this series is progressing, the new characters are fabulous, especially Cameron! The things they get themselves into just make me chuckle. I love how their particular disfunctions just seem to work together, they make a fabulous team. I could totally see what was happening in my head and I just love when that happens. I'm excited to see how this carries on...
I love how this series is progressing, the new characters are fabulous, especially Cameron! The things they get themselves into just make me chuckle. I love how their particular disfunctions just seem to work together, they make a fabulous team. I could totally see what was happening in my head and I just love when that happens. I'm excited to see how this carries on...
July 12, 2019
Another great adventure. Again, there are Space Opossums, though, they aren't are highlighted as they were in book 1. I was a little saddened by that. Also, be aware, there are a TON of characters now. Book 1 was a lot easier to follow because the characters were limited as the adventure began, but now it's expanded a ton. While it's mostly good, it also comes at a cost when trying to keep track of everyone. So, with their ship, Salvage Title, they unite with a bunch of other people, Mercenaries, and the like, to form a Fleet. Why? To save people. Do you love Space Adventures? Space Battles? New Races, lost technology? Search no more, check out this fun series. And the narrator does a fantastic job with the audio!
June 3, 2020
Yeah I went a little faster then expected.
Harmon Tomeral and his friends really lucked out on the last book. They found a superb ship and they used it for all it was worth in surviving the Squilla, saving Tretrayon in the process. But now they know the Squilla are coming back for vengeance. Can they manage to recover enough ships and recruit enough allies to make another stop. This one jumped from one good book to another that was just as excellent. Great pacing that keeps the reader jumping from page to page. Loved it.
Harmon Tomeral and his friends really lucked out on the last book. They found a superb ship and they used it for all it was worth in surviving the Squilla, saving Tretrayon in the process. But now they know the Squilla are coming back for vengeance. Can they manage to recover enough ships and recruit enough allies to make another stop. This one jumped from one good book to another that was just as excellent. Great pacing that keeps the reader jumping from page to page. Loved it.
November 19, 2021
Good Sequel
While the storyline continues to blend in sufficient “inspirational tech” and magic sci-fi to keep our protagonists always positive, it’s not all sunshine and flowers. Beings do die, friends are lost in battle, but mostly the plot remains positive. I like that. Good continued development of existing characters and the introduction of some new unusual cast members. This installment ends on a positive note, with a bit of a surprise and possible lead in to the next book.
While the storyline continues to blend in sufficient “inspirational tech” and magic sci-fi to keep our protagonists always positive, it’s not all sunshine and flowers. Beings do die, friends are lost in battle, but mostly the plot remains positive. I like that. Good continued development of existing characters and the introduction of some new unusual cast members. This installment ends on a positive note, with a bit of a surprise and possible lead in to the next book.
March 26, 2019
It just gets more complicated, War
After wining the first battle round to save his homeworlds, Harmon and the Salvage crew seek to buy and build a fleet anticipating another round of battles from the enemy. His homeworlds' ships were decimated and however he can buy used ships and hire crew and find allies to help. Action, adventure continues with plot twists that will keep you reading.
After wining the first battle round to save his homeworlds, Harmon and the Salvage crew seek to buy and build a fleet anticipating another round of battles from the enemy. His homeworlds' ships were decimated and however he can buy used ships and hire crew and find allies to help. Action, adventure continues with plot twists that will keep you reading.
April 14, 2021
Steverson, Kevin. The Salvage Fleet. Salvage Title No. 2. Theogony Books, 2018.
The Salvage Title series progresses about the way one would have predicted. Harmon and his alien and AI buddies have to amass a force to fight the Squilla and their allies. In other words, the series goes full military SF. No more working stiffs in space, which was, I thought, the most engaging element in the first novel. The aliens are still fun, but the battles are ho hum. Three stars.
The Salvage Title series progresses about the way one would have predicted. Harmon and his alien and AI buddies have to amass a force to fight the Squilla and their allies. In other words, the series goes full military SF. No more working stiffs in space, which was, I thought, the most engaging element in the first novel. The aliens are still fun, but the battles are ho hum. Three stars.
March 8, 2019
The book was solid.
The second book in the series was a solid book with good pacing and introduced some interesting new characters. Overall it was good but it did not wow me at any time. It was entertaining and engaging with good writing skills so I am looking forward to reading book 3 in the series.
The second book in the series was a solid book with good pacing and introduced some interesting new characters. Overall it was good but it did not wow me at any time. It was entertaining and engaging with good writing skills so I am looking forward to reading book 3 in the series.
May 20, 2019
2.5 stars. I finished, but only barely. None of my issues with the first book were fixed. The implausible situations, the over the top adoration of the MC for developing "brilliant" schemes that any fool would find blatantly obvious, and the "Mary Sue" nature of the MC in all he does are simply tedious. I won't be reading any more of this series.
May 4, 2020
Really good fun! This book and it's sequels are what I term "older juveniles" that are fun even for a retiree like me.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I got the rest of the series. I don't have a lot of discretionary money, so I have to really like a story to spend money on the rest of the tale. I think that most of you will too.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I got the rest of the series. I don't have a lot of discretionary money, so I have to really like a story to spend money on the rest of the tale. I think that most of you will too.
March 2, 2022
"Salvage Fleet" takes up where the first book in the series, "Salvage Title", left off.
Unfortunately there is little new, it's more of the same - basic plotting and battles.
If you like barebones Space Opera you'll find it here, just don't expect depth.
It's not a bad read but it is way from a great one - the same story has been told too many times before by other authors.
2 Stars.
Unfortunately there is little new, it's more of the same - basic plotting and battles.
If you like barebones Space Opera you'll find it here, just don't expect depth.
It's not a bad read but it is way from a great one - the same story has been told too many times before by other authors.
2 Stars.
May 6, 2022
The Tale Continues
Like stories from the Golden Age of Science Fiction, this one is full of heart, wit, action and beings of varied description all imbued with a can-do spirit and a little bit of recklessness working together for the good of all. A great read, I am ordering book 3 right now!
Like stories from the Golden Age of Science Fiction, this one is full of heart, wit, action and beings of varied description all imbued with a can-do spirit and a little bit of recklessness working together for the good of all. A great read, I am ordering book 3 right now!
October 14, 2022
Great story!
True to the classic sci fi genre with anti-discrimination theme for all-beings. Enjoyed the exciting multi-layered space-battle tactics, as well as some planet-side assaults for ground pounders. Grown to love many characters. Laughter and occasional tears. Can’t wait to read the next book in Salvage series!
True to the classic sci fi genre with anti-discrimination theme for all-beings. Enjoyed the exciting multi-layered space-battle tactics, as well as some planet-side assaults for ground pounders. Grown to love many characters. Laughter and occasional tears. Can’t wait to read the next book in Salvage series!
August 27, 2023
War and betrayal.
The author Kevin Stevenson keeps with his space and aliens war story with much action and twists in this second book of the trilogy.
KE Johnston is narrating each of the characters perfectly.
Oded Ostfeld.
The author Kevin Stevenson keeps with his space and aliens war story with much action and twists in this second book of the trilogy.
KE Johnston is narrating each of the characters perfectly.
Oded Ostfeld.
December 29, 2018
A good sequel
This is a series with great editing, plot development, and character building. I found it to be a pleasure to read, and am looking forward to reading more from this author.
This is a series with great editing, plot development, and character building. I found it to be a pleasure to read, and am looking forward to reading more from this author.
December 29, 2018
I started late last night...
Other than two quick restroom breaks, I was glued to my Kindle and 8 hours later I finished! It’s hard to believe this is only Kevin’s second book; I know I’ll be going through withdrawals waiting for his next installment
Other than two quick restroom breaks, I was glued to my Kindle and 8 hours later I finished! It’s hard to believe this is only Kevin’s second book; I know I’ll be going through withdrawals waiting for his next installment
January 1, 2019
Salvage Trilogy is Fun!
I'm really enjoying the Salvage trilogy- its a fun story without being too preachy. It's not without some minor faults- like many works could use an editor- but worth the $5.
I'm really enjoying the Salvage trilogy- its a fun story without being too preachy. It's not without some minor faults- like many works could use an editor- but worth the $5.
January 9, 2019
Excellent read
I found this series by accident but found the first book to be a totally enjoyable read. Bought the 2nd as soon as it was available. Nice writing style, story just flows. Bad guys are bad and the good guys are good, what more can you aske for.
I found this series by accident but found the first book to be a totally enjoyable read. Bought the 2nd as soon as it was available. Nice writing style, story just flows. Bad guys are bad and the good guys are good, what more can you aske for.
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