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The Belt #3
Evolution
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Commander Scott McNabb and the remaining crew of the ill-fated Hermes survey ship, journey to Earth to an area formally known as Death Valley, now an irradiated wasteland. Their mission is to connect the quantum intelligence, Athena into the pan-solar communications network, enabling the QIs to rollback control of Earth by The Seven and their AI servants.
But their shuttle is damaged as it enters Earth’s atmosphere and it lands far from their intended location. Worse, it has been spotted by the AI that controls the region, and security drones are now searching the area to find it. With little hope of repairing the shuttle, Scott makes the fateful decision for them to journey through the wasteland on foot, even though some of the crew argue that this would be reckless.
But Scott is driven by a deeper motivation. One forged by the singular desire to find out what happened to Flight Officer Miranda Lee and the child she was carrying. This is because Aria has made him a promise. The QI has assured him that once Athena is reconnected it can then analyze Earth’s vast data-stacks and find her location, and more importantly, find out if she is alive or dead.
Now, nothing else matters to Scott. He is willing to risk everything to achieve the mission and ultimately find Miranda—even if that means risking the lives of his friends.
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February 9, 2019
Disappointing, shallow, and rushed
Rushed, to say the least, with a very, very shallow plot. It was as if the author was trying to tell a story in as few words possible because he had something better to do. Towards the end of the book, a nuclear threat surfaced, played out and terminated itself all in ONE CHAPTER. ONE! The typos were back, too.
Rushed, to say the least, with a very, very shallow plot. It was as if the author was trying to tell a story in as few words possible because he had something better to do. Towards the end of the book, a nuclear threat surfaced, played out and terminated itself all in ONE CHAPTER. ONE! The typos were back, too.
December 9, 2018
True sci fi
For me an old fogie, to read a sci story that is not "star wars" battle in space opera is refreshing and long over due. This s a triad that deserves to be read and turned into film or
tv. If only to remind us all that sci fi is about solid science coupled with fiction.
For me an old fogie, to read a sci story that is not "star wars" battle in space opera is refreshing and long over due. This s a triad that deserves to be read and turned into film or
tv. If only to remind us all that sci fi is about solid science coupled with fiction.
August 4, 2025
I can't believe this is my last book on hoopla I cannot tell you how upset I am I can't even put it into words 😭😭😭😭😭 there's 3 more of these books and hoopla has them and libby does not I am not ok. I liked this one better than the first as well. but what I was waiting for the whole book only took up like 3 minutes of the end lol.
November 22, 2021
I 'read' this series as an audible book as it seldom required 100% attention. It's all pretty light. I had doubts about reading this final installment but forced myself to see it out. I gave the first 2 books 3 stars, and this only 2.
An unconvincing main character who, after 3 books, I never came close to liking. He was a rather moody, selfish, self-absorbed, and superficially useless type with a difficult past, who achieved ends by accident rather than by skill or planning. I became rather bored by the oft-repeated question 'do you have a better plan?' The tiresome and obsessive focus of his affair with the equally unconvincing Miranda bored me to tears. I skipped most of the bits, as well as the noisome finale, that included them both. Squishy and immature. My favourite character was Cyrus (sp?) but I guffawed out loud when he was introduced, complete with his blatant imitation of Star Trek's Geordie's vision enhancement.
The various QIs were risible in the audible versions - they came across as florally polite ladies without significant usefulness or power until the end, when it became necessary to rush the story to a conclusion.
In terms of story the various situations and scenarios became increasingly repetitive and utterly predictable. Ya-dee-yah-dee. Yawn.
Easy reading/listening but not of sufficient depth or complexity to convince me to follow this author.
An unconvincing main character who, after 3 books, I never came close to liking. He was a rather moody, selfish, self-absorbed, and superficially useless type with a difficult past, who achieved ends by accident rather than by skill or planning. I became rather bored by the oft-repeated question 'do you have a better plan?' The tiresome and obsessive focus of his affair with the equally unconvincing Miranda bored me to tears. I skipped most of the bits, as well as the noisome finale, that included them both. Squishy and immature. My favourite character was Cyrus (sp?) but I guffawed out loud when he was introduced, complete with his blatant imitation of Star Trek's Geordie's vision enhancement.
The various QIs were risible in the audible versions - they came across as florally polite ladies without significant usefulness or power until the end, when it became necessary to rush the story to a conclusion.
In terms of story the various situations and scenarios became increasingly repetitive and utterly predictable. Ya-dee-yah-dee. Yawn.
Easy reading/listening but not of sufficient depth or complexity to convince me to follow this author.
November 4, 2022
Rushed and mediocre:
Honestly, I was really hoping this would be a good series. After just reading a previous sci-fi (amazing and true to it’s science and with explanations at the end for us plebeians), this is just hard to sit through. I know this book was rated lower than the other books in the series, but I have yet to be let down by a book series that is at least 4 stars on goodreads. This series is for sure my first disappoint. The character development is lackluster and the plot is so very ... expected. Just bummed overall and wish I had not invested time and money.
Honestly, I was really hoping this would be a good series. After just reading a previous sci-fi (amazing and true to it’s science and with explanations at the end for us plebeians), this is just hard to sit through. I know this book was rated lower than the other books in the series, but I have yet to be let down by a book series that is at least 4 stars on goodreads. This series is for sure my first disappoint. The character development is lackluster and the plot is so very ... expected. Just bummed overall and wish I had not invested time and money.
July 18, 2023
I admit that I was getting a little tired of reading about the main characters in this book always getting in seriously bad situations when they didn’t seem to have to do that. So, I stopped reading this set of six books and read something else for awhile. Now I’m back and this story is somewhat better in that the situation they got themselves into is kind of understandable.
Now, that first paragraph told you nothing of this story, so I’ll quite wasting time and get right to it. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen our crew of the now destroyed *Hermes*. That starship served its purpose and was the workplace and home of Commander Scott McNabb, Chief Engineer Cyrus Santa, Medical Doctor Stephanie (Steph) Rayman and Flight Officer Miranda Lee. Now, on a shuttle headed for Earth were only Scott, Cyrus and Steph. This is some two years since their last escapades and the smaller team has been working on a plan to get a quantum communications device down to Earth and incorporated into the existing or supposedly existing QI (Quantum Intelligence) known as Athena. This would be the last piece of a Quantum Communications network linking all the QI’s in the Solar System together. That would QI Communications network would be instantaneous which would allow the QI’s to monitor and control all AI activities in the system.
Currently, the artificial intelligences within the Solar System were being manipulated by a group of seven mega-corporations. Those seven were responsible for numerous wars fought on Earth just so these corporations could profit from those conflicts. They controlled their AI’s and fed them only the data they needed to bring about the outcomes the Seven wanted to the detriment of the larger population of Earth. Now the Seven wanted to take control of more than just Earth, they wanted the planets and especially the asteroid belt, a.k.a. The Belt, brought under their control. But, Scott McNabb has a mission to stop that from happening if he can only complete it.
On the face of it, his mission seems simple enough. They will take a shuttle down to Earth avoiding all AI contact by going down in the Pacific near an area known as the Wastelands. This was roughly the western coast of the US after the nuclear war that irradiated the entire country. Nothing alive existed in this radioactive wasteland other than the QI Athena which was buried deep within a huge mountain. Under the cover of a huge electrical storm, they would approach the mountain and land next to the destroyed and partially buried Dyrell Labs facility. It was hoped that access to Athena could be made through the labs that has been built around the QI. Along with Scott’s small crew were to mining specialist that would help determine the best way to dig their way into the labs, if that was even possible.
All the while they are doing this, they must stay hidden from the AI that controls this part of the country. It does so by using drones that are constantly searching for electronic emissions or data-flows all of which belong to the AI or so it seems. It cannot allow any data to exist that isn’t part of its network. Therefore, Scott and his team must stay hidden. Apparently not everyone on the team understood that part of the mission.
Scott also has another mission that he has in mind, and that is to locate Miranda Lee-VanHeilding, his former crew member who was actually kidnapped by her father when he found out she was pregnant. Scott was the father, but he didn’t know if Miranda was still alive or if she had the child and what had happened to it. So, since he was on Earth, he was going to find out one way or another. He hoped and assumed the primary mission was going to be quick and easy so he could get on with his personal mission. Things never work out they way you hope; they don’t hear either.
A very good story although kind of fanciful in what was found in the mountain. Still, it gave the story some twist and turns that wouldn’t have been there otherwise. I’m going on to the next book, “Enigma”, which should explain a lot more. Notice has the author has a thing for each book beginning with an “E”.
Now, that first paragraph told you nothing of this story, so I’ll quite wasting time and get right to it. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen our crew of the now destroyed *Hermes*. That starship served its purpose and was the workplace and home of Commander Scott McNabb, Chief Engineer Cyrus Santa, Medical Doctor Stephanie (Steph) Rayman and Flight Officer Miranda Lee. Now, on a shuttle headed for Earth were only Scott, Cyrus and Steph. This is some two years since their last escapades and the smaller team has been working on a plan to get a quantum communications device down to Earth and incorporated into the existing or supposedly existing QI (Quantum Intelligence) known as Athena. This would be the last piece of a Quantum Communications network linking all the QI’s in the Solar System together. That would QI Communications network would be instantaneous which would allow the QI’s to monitor and control all AI activities in the system.
Currently, the artificial intelligences within the Solar System were being manipulated by a group of seven mega-corporations. Those seven were responsible for numerous wars fought on Earth just so these corporations could profit from those conflicts. They controlled their AI’s and fed them only the data they needed to bring about the outcomes the Seven wanted to the detriment of the larger population of Earth. Now the Seven wanted to take control of more than just Earth, they wanted the planets and especially the asteroid belt, a.k.a. The Belt, brought under their control. But, Scott McNabb has a mission to stop that from happening if he can only complete it.
On the face of it, his mission seems simple enough. They will take a shuttle down to Earth avoiding all AI contact by going down in the Pacific near an area known as the Wastelands. This was roughly the western coast of the US after the nuclear war that irradiated the entire country. Nothing alive existed in this radioactive wasteland other than the QI Athena which was buried deep within a huge mountain. Under the cover of a huge electrical storm, they would approach the mountain and land next to the destroyed and partially buried Dyrell Labs facility. It was hoped that access to Athena could be made through the labs that has been built around the QI. Along with Scott’s small crew were to mining specialist that would help determine the best way to dig their way into the labs, if that was even possible.
All the while they are doing this, they must stay hidden from the AI that controls this part of the country. It does so by using drones that are constantly searching for electronic emissions or data-flows all of which belong to the AI or so it seems. It cannot allow any data to exist that isn’t part of its network. Therefore, Scott and his team must stay hidden. Apparently not everyone on the team understood that part of the mission.
Scott also has another mission that he has in mind, and that is to locate Miranda Lee-VanHeilding, his former crew member who was actually kidnapped by her father when he found out she was pregnant. Scott was the father, but he didn’t know if Miranda was still alive or if she had the child and what had happened to it. So, since he was on Earth, he was going to find out one way or another. He hoped and assumed the primary mission was going to be quick and easy so he could get on with his personal mission. Things never work out they way you hope; they don’t hear either.
A very good story although kind of fanciful in what was found in the mountain. Still, it gave the story some twist and turns that wouldn’t have been there otherwise. I’m going on to the next book, “Enigma”, which should explain a lot more. Notice has the author has a thing for each book beginning with an “E”.
October 15, 2019
Evolution is the third book in The Belt trilogy, written by Gerald M. Kilby. It describes the adventure of space ship captain Scott McNabbs, as he tries to rescue his maybe-maybe not girlfriend, and save the solar system from another war. It is set 2,5 years after the second book in the series.
The writing and the narrator were exactly the same as with the previous book, and given that they were published back to back, I assume they were written and recorded in one long go. Thus my general comments and critique is essentially the same as for the first two books in the trilogy, and I refer to my review of the first two books which gives a deeper insight into the shortcomings and positives (Book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... + Book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...). The following sections will assume you’ve read/listened to the first two books.
The third book is a little bit of a deviation from the previous two, as the entire story takes place in the same location, and is not so much space science fiction, but more post apocalyptic science fiction. While the change of setting was nice, I would have liked the story to have diverged a little bit more, as the plot was highly predictable, and very a run of the mill story.
My biggest problem was the ending though, as it was extremely short and forced, and it would REALLY have made it so much better, if there was a proper resolution. It did feel as if the entire third act of the book was missing!
And we still got info dumps, and we get yet another breaking of the fourth wall by a character. The author REALLY should stop doing this! Show, don’t tell the reader, and don’t have your characters inform the reader that you are now telling them something!
The overall story arc over all three books was quite coherent, and the overall adventures of Scott McNabb felt like it had come to an end, which was nice. There’s also plenty of room to develop the universe more, in case the author feels like it. I just hope he uses the opportunity to really dig into the universes political problems he’s been hinting at throughout the books.
As with the second book, I have no idea what the titel of the book refers to? I assume it was just a catchy title, similar to the second book.
In the end, if you enjoyed the first two books, you’ll also enjoy this one for sure. If you disliked the first one, then this will not make up for anything. If the author continues the universe with more books, I hope he takes more time to add background and descriptions, as the writing, universe and overall plot was fairly okay. There’s the potential for much more, so I hope he grips that chance!
I will also add here, that I really liked all three covers visually. They had nothing to do with the actual stories, but they sure were pretty! :)
I received this audiobook for free in return for a review. I have no affiliation with the author, the narrator, the publisher, or their pets (Although I am sure the latter are quite nice!).
The writing and the narrator were exactly the same as with the previous book, and given that they were published back to back, I assume they were written and recorded in one long go. Thus my general comments and critique is essentially the same as for the first two books in the trilogy, and I refer to my review of the first two books which gives a deeper insight into the shortcomings and positives (Book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... + Book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...). The following sections will assume you’ve read/listened to the first two books.
The third book is a little bit of a deviation from the previous two, as the entire story takes place in the same location, and is not so much space science fiction, but more post apocalyptic science fiction. While the change of setting was nice, I would have liked the story to have diverged a little bit more, as the plot was highly predictable, and very a run of the mill story.
My biggest problem was the ending though, as it was extremely short and forced, and it would REALLY have made it so much better, if there was a proper resolution. It did feel as if the entire third act of the book was missing!
And we still got info dumps, and we get yet another breaking of the fourth wall by a character. The author REALLY should stop doing this! Show, don’t tell the reader, and don’t have your characters inform the reader that you are now telling them something!
The overall story arc over all three books was quite coherent, and the overall adventures of Scott McNabb felt like it had come to an end, which was nice. There’s also plenty of room to develop the universe more, in case the author feels like it. I just hope he uses the opportunity to really dig into the universes political problems he’s been hinting at throughout the books.
As with the second book, I have no idea what the titel of the book refers to? I assume it was just a catchy title, similar to the second book.
In the end, if you enjoyed the first two books, you’ll also enjoy this one for sure. If you disliked the first one, then this will not make up for anything. If the author continues the universe with more books, I hope he takes more time to add background and descriptions, as the writing, universe and overall plot was fairly okay. There’s the potential for much more, so I hope he grips that chance!
I will also add here, that I really liked all three covers visually. They had nothing to do with the actual stories, but they sure were pretty! :)
I received this audiobook for free in return for a review. I have no affiliation with the author, the narrator, the publisher, or their pets (Although I am sure the latter are quite nice!).
October 14, 2019
Review originally published at: https://www.lomeraniel.com/audiobookr...
The mission was simple enough: landing in an uninhabited part of Earth in search of Athena, a forgotten Quantum Intelligence by the seven families, and get her connected to the QI network. But things get complicated, and also Scott McNabb has no intention of leaving Earth without at least knowing what happened to Miranda.
This is a highly entertaining series with rounded characters, a good pace, and an interesting story. Each book is different from the previous one, introducing new characters, and keeping the plot going forward. Scott’s life has changed quite a bit since the Hermes was destroyed and he decided to join Salomon’s cause, and his evolution is quite clear in this book.
This series can be categorized as space opera, light on the sci-fi aspect of things, but full of political intrigues, and a constant fight for the greater good, trying to vanquish the powers that be in search for a brighter and fairer future for all. It is an easy and light listen that had me wanting for more. At first, I thought this was the last book in the series, but I am glad to know that there will be a fourth book, as there is still much to be decided.
Steven Jay Cohen did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life and showing the most human side of Scott McNabb, while also transmitting Sirius’ cheeky attitude. Each character had their own style thanks to the subtle differences in interpretation and tone. One of the things Cohen does best is transmitting the character’s emotions and this book is proof of it.
Already looking forward to book four, Mr. Kilby, don’t let us wait too long!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The mission was simple enough: landing in an uninhabited part of Earth in search of Athena, a forgotten Quantum Intelligence by the seven families, and get her connected to the QI network. But things get complicated, and also Scott McNabb has no intention of leaving Earth without at least knowing what happened to Miranda.
This is a highly entertaining series with rounded characters, a good pace, and an interesting story. Each book is different from the previous one, introducing new characters, and keeping the plot going forward. Scott’s life has changed quite a bit since the Hermes was destroyed and he decided to join Salomon’s cause, and his evolution is quite clear in this book.
This series can be categorized as space opera, light on the sci-fi aspect of things, but full of political intrigues, and a constant fight for the greater good, trying to vanquish the powers that be in search for a brighter and fairer future for all. It is an easy and light listen that had me wanting for more. At first, I thought this was the last book in the series, but I am glad to know that there will be a fourth book, as there is still much to be decided.
Steven Jay Cohen did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life and showing the most human side of Scott McNabb, while also transmitting Sirius’ cheeky attitude. Each character had their own style thanks to the subtle differences in interpretation and tone. One of the things Cohen does best is transmitting the character’s emotions and this book is proof of it.
Already looking forward to book four, Mr. Kilby, don’t let us wait too long!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
November 1, 2020
I received this audio book in exchange for an honest review.
Gerald M. Kilby concludes The Belt Series with Evolution, which is narrated by Steven Jay Cohen. This is another great entry in a solid series. Scott, Cyrus, Stephanie and Aria all make appearances here, while Kilby introduces a host of new, interesting characters. Cohen brings the adventure to life with his emotive, passionate narration.
Evolution brings Scott and his crew to earth, where they go on a search for Athena, a Quantum Intelligence. This entry is felt darker than the first two, as the characters face danger, entrapment and death. Nonetheless, it still has moments of humor and lightheartedness. Kilby introduces various new characters including Tugo, the military leader of a group of cave dwellers, Lexicon, a believable android, and Athena, the aforementioned QI with a strong, formidable personality. Every character is unique and likable, and the dialog brings them all together in a convincing way. The story is well-paced, and exciting. There is never a moment that feels wasted or out-of-place.
Cohen excels once again with his admirable narration. He brings each character's personality to life, and he differentiates between them with unique accents and inflections. He shares their emotions in a plausible way, and the dialog never feels forced or strained. Even the explanations of the world and its history are compelling. Cohen truly brings the world of Evolution to life.
If you've heard and enjoyed the first two books in The Belt Series, you should be listening to Evolution, It's easily one of the strongest entries in the series, and it makes for an excellent conclusion to Scott's adventure. Kilby writes great characters and exciting narratives, and Cohen narrates in an expressive, captivating way.
Gerald M. Kilby concludes The Belt Series with Evolution, which is narrated by Steven Jay Cohen. This is another great entry in a solid series. Scott, Cyrus, Stephanie and Aria all make appearances here, while Kilby introduces a host of new, interesting characters. Cohen brings the adventure to life with his emotive, passionate narration.
Evolution brings Scott and his crew to earth, where they go on a search for Athena, a Quantum Intelligence. This entry is felt darker than the first two, as the characters face danger, entrapment and death. Nonetheless, it still has moments of humor and lightheartedness. Kilby introduces various new characters including Tugo, the military leader of a group of cave dwellers, Lexicon, a believable android, and Athena, the aforementioned QI with a strong, formidable personality. Every character is unique and likable, and the dialog brings them all together in a convincing way. The story is well-paced, and exciting. There is never a moment that feels wasted or out-of-place.
Cohen excels once again with his admirable narration. He brings each character's personality to life, and he differentiates between them with unique accents and inflections. He shares their emotions in a plausible way, and the dialog never feels forced or strained. Even the explanations of the world and its history are compelling. Cohen truly brings the world of Evolution to life.
If you've heard and enjoyed the first two books in The Belt Series, you should be listening to Evolution, It's easily one of the strongest entries in the series, and it makes for an excellent conclusion to Scott's adventure. Kilby writes great characters and exciting narratives, and Cohen narrates in an expressive, captivating way.
January 11, 2020
I'm thinking back to the beginning of Iain M Banks 'Consider Phlebas' which was how I discovered Iain Banks and The Culture. It was the start of a wonderful journey where I met people, and visited places, that I couldn't have imagined without Iain's help. Sadly, Iain is no longer with us, and the sort of 'from the grave' writing like Robert Ludlum's 'Jason Bourne' books, are just going to happen because Iain was so utterly unique. So it was intriguing reading the dry humour in how Gerald 'M' Kilby's QIs (Quantum Intelligence) interacted, because there is an obvious parallel with the Ship's Minds in Iain M Banks' Culture books.
I've only read Gerald M Kilby's Belt trilogy so far, and while it did not have the impact Consider Phlebas, it did draw me in. I enjoyed seeing the characters develop, both in terms of the author fleshing them out, and in how they grew as people. (Minor Spoiler) Scott's temporarily sacrificing his obsession to find Miranda to save his friend being a case in point.
OK, I am pushing it a bit giving the Belt books five stars, but being reminded of Iain Banks's writing swayed it for me.
I've only read Gerald M Kilby's Belt trilogy so far, and while it did not have the impact Consider Phlebas, it did draw me in. I enjoyed seeing the characters develop, both in terms of the author fleshing them out, and in how they grew as people. (Minor Spoiler) Scott's temporarily sacrificing his obsession to find Miranda to save his friend being a case in point.
OK, I am pushing it a bit giving the Belt books five stars, but being reminded of Iain Banks's writing swayed it for me.
December 23, 2023
I completed the first three books of Kilby's series in one compilation, so I am reacting to all three here with plans to read the fourth eventually. One thing I like about the setting is that space travel is well advanced past what we can do without being routine. In a lot of ways, the society of this book could tilt toward becoming Star Wars or Star Trek, depending on how the forces at play reach resolution.
I like the characters Kilby creates, though the shift from seemingly cold and distant colleagues to deeply bonded companions may be too sudden. The politics of different space systems rings essentially true, and the artificial intelligence characters are some of the most entertaining. The action sequences border on comic book hero luck, but they are fun and inventive. In the end, this series falls short of being an epic adventure but keeps me entertained.
I like the characters Kilby creates, though the shift from seemingly cold and distant colleagues to deeply bonded companions may be too sudden. The politics of different space systems rings essentially true, and the artificial intelligence characters are some of the most entertaining. The action sequences border on comic book hero luck, but they are fun and inventive. In the end, this series falls short of being an epic adventure but keeps me entertained.
August 24, 2024
This series has real legs...it keeps on going and getting better with each novel in the series. Scott and his reduced crew land on Earth at Death Valley in order to get Athena, a QI, hooked into the network that permits immediate communication between all QI in real time. Death Valley, as a result of prior nuclear war, is an irradiated waste land, and there are corporations that are determined to stop Scott from accomplishing his goal. Again, the pace is unrelenting, the science feels grounded and plausible, and the characters really grow on you. I am enjoying this space opera.
April 1, 2022
"as they set off Scott realized there were still a lot of unknowns (begins listing them)". If Scott didn't realize that BEFORE setting out on this mission Scott's kind of a dumbass.
Literally every single thing Scott does is stupid. I wouldn't make him Captain of a yoplait yogurt, much less a spaceship. And even then I'd refer to him as Captain Emo Scott Tardfish.
Just the worst narration. I hope this narrator found a career more suitable to him.
Can I make myself listen to the last one?
Literally every single thing Scott does is stupid. I wouldn't make him Captain of a yoplait yogurt, much less a spaceship. And even then I'd refer to him as Captain Emo Scott Tardfish.
Just the worst narration. I hope this narrator found a career more suitable to him.
Can I make myself listen to the last one?
November 24, 2018
Great conclusion to the series.
The books in this series have provided me with hours of gravity free entertainment. I've been readiing science fiction for many years and I'm always looking for stories that require several volumesto tell. I liked these books a lot. My thanks to Gerald Kilby
The books in this series have provided me with hours of gravity free entertainment. I've been readiing science fiction for many years and I'm always looking for stories that require several volumesto tell. I liked these books a lot. My thanks to Gerald Kilby
December 14, 2018
I’m hooked
I read the first 3 books in this series in less than 4 days and am anxiously awaiting the next. This is one of the best hard sci-fi series that I have read, and believe me that is saying something. I just hope that it doesn’t turn into one of those epic 12 book sagas,ala Jay Allen.
I read the first 3 books in this series in less than 4 days and am anxiously awaiting the next. This is one of the best hard sci-fi series that I have read, and believe me that is saying something. I just hope that it doesn’t turn into one of those epic 12 book sagas,ala Jay Allen.
July 17, 2019
Good story and good read. The only part that seemed to me unbelievable was the thousands of people living underground in the radiated western US. I was also expecting one of the seven to be killed before the story was over. Miranda had the perfect opportunity with the shuttle that she commandeered.
August 18, 2023
I have 6 book set purchased for $9.99 on July 2, 2023. Interesting space opera, with a bit of alien intrigue and AI involvement, and gangster types, and pirate types involved as well. Finished the first 5 of the series- a genetically advanced woman and her family strive against corporate CEOs who have no scruples.
May 19, 2024
I was disturbed with how the group mislead the AI controlling drones with a diversion. Only an idiot would leave a known serious threat completely alone in order to suppress an attack on empty ships. At least the characters made progress, although they did not develop as individuals, just the same old same old.
September 10, 2019
Great series
The characters and their development is done so well in these books. Of course the storyline involves the Quantum intelligence that really rocks the storyline and makes this series one of those you shouldn't pass up
The characters and their development is done so well in these books. Of course the storyline involves the Quantum intelligence that really rocks the storyline and makes this series one of those you shouldn't pass up
October 15, 2019
quick, fun read. Wish there had been more science and discussion of the social impact of AI control of all aspects of life on Earth, and there was no sense of the long term outcome of QI control. It was a war against the enemy they knew but no discussion of the enemy they would come to know.
October 25, 2019
Excellent
Great series... It could be continued to show some idea of how Qi might be a viable and non threatening to humanity in any way alternative to Ai, which seems to be a consideration by some scientists.
Great series... It could be continued to show some idea of how Qi might be a viable and non threatening to humanity in any way alternative to Ai, which seems to be a consideration by some scientists.
February 16, 2020
An intriguing read
I enjoyed this series, despite its glossing over of many sci -fi truths. Just how many times can one motley crew save humanity? The answer in this round of stories is, as many as it takes.
I enjoyed this series, despite its glossing over of many sci -fi truths. Just how many times can one motley crew save humanity? The answer in this round of stories is, as many as it takes.
March 19, 2020
Wonderful Series
I have really enjoyed these 3 books. They have seen me through the beginning of the pandemic, and an earthquake.There may still be aftershocks, but I downloaded another of your books.
I have really enjoyed these 3 books. They have seen me through the beginning of the pandemic, and an earthquake.There may still be aftershocks, but I downloaded another of your books.
July 22, 2020
Great series
This series is different in the artificial intelligence in the form of QI is one of the hero’s along with a crew of misfits who rise to their better selves. Good story and characters
This series is different in the artificial intelligence in the form of QI is one of the hero’s along with a crew of misfits who rise to their better selves. Good story and characters
October 3, 2020
Sucks you in. Technically engaging. Very good character development
Well written. Captures your interest and intellect. Enough sci to go keep you guessing it it could be real. Solid story line.
Well written. Captures your interest and intellect. Enough sci to go keep you guessing it it could be real. Solid story line.
February 8, 2021
Of the 3 read so far in series this was the best. Found his insight regarding the algorithm interesting. It was what science fiction does best in making you think about where we are in regards to advances.
May 7, 2022
QI's get control of AI's
Excellent story, as Scott finally gets to meet his daughter, Athena,Solomon and Aria finally get control of the AIs in The system. Helping put a stop to the Sevens plans.
Excellent story, as Scott finally gets to meet his daughter, Athena,Solomon and Aria finally get control of the AIs in The system. Helping put a stop to the Sevens plans.
September 1, 2022
I really felt that the plot gets lost in this book.
It starts nice but then it becomes to much for me.
I am not a big fan of political drama, which it seems the book devolves into.
Just my opinion.
It starts nice but then it becomes to much for me.
I am not a big fan of political drama, which it seems the book devolves into.
Just my opinion.
September 5, 2024
Good read
OMG! First Scott saves the planet and then has to deal with the Miranda conundrum? It is so unusual to have romance in a science fiction book... I'm enjoying myself emmincly! Can't wait for the next book
OMG! First Scott saves the planet and then has to deal with the Miranda conundrum? It is so unusual to have romance in a science fiction book... I'm enjoying myself emmincly! Can't wait for the next book
September 7, 2024
I liked it the same as the other 5 I read by Kilby; just enough.
All his books get 3 ☆s from me so far. But hey, I keep reading more! The world building and attention to space maneuvering details does it for me.
All his books get 3 ☆s from me so far. But hey, I keep reading more! The world building and attention to space maneuvering details does it for me.
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