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Blood on the Stars: Andromeda Chronicles
Andromeda Rising
A Hero is Born
The Gut.
An industrial hell. The foulest and most decrepit slum on Parsephon. A nest of human misery, where hope is word long forgotten, and the dead are carted away every day. It is the worst pit in the Confederation’s great industrial machine known as the Iron Belt.
Among the millions born into misery, poverty, and despair under the dark and smoky haze that covers the planet, Andromeda Lafarge is unique. One lost soul among billions, she is tough, relentless, determined to get out, to escape, to blaze her own trail, and to make a name for herself across the stars.
Andi will break the chains binding her to a life of destitution, leave the Gut and Parsephon behind forever, and plunge into the dark and deadly worlds of the lost empire, prospecting for imperial artifacts, the bits and pieces of old tech that can make her rich. She will find new friends—and enemies—on the frontier, and she will blaze a trail from the filthy, polluted Iron Belt world of her birth to the dead and haunted imperial planets of the Badlands.
She will fight, endure hardships unimaginable, save comrades…and lose some, too. She will struggle to amass wealth, to do whatever is necessary to ensure she will never again be helpless, and she will bring back the technology of the ancients, scraps of mankind’s lost legacy, to do it.
She will create a name for herself among the rough and tumble adventurers who ply the rogue trade in ancient tech. For some, she will become one to emulate, to follow. To others, her name will become the foulest of curses. She will make her way, blade and pistol in hand, from one dead and ancient world to another.
She will become the scourge of the Badlands.
The Andromeda Chronicles is a new series set in the Blood on the Stars universe.
Book 1: Andromeda Rising
Book 2: Wings of Pegasus
Book 3: Into the Badlands
The Blood on the Stars Series:
Book 1 - Duel in the Dark
Book 2 - Call to Arms
Book 3 - Ruins of Empire
Book 4 - Echoes of Glory
Book 5 - Cauldron of Fire
Book 6 - Dauntless
Book 7 - The White Fleet
Book 8 - Black Dawn
Book 9 - Invasion
Book 10 - Nightfall
Book 11 - The Grand Alliance
Book 12 - The Colossus (Coming)
Book 13 – The Others (Coming)
Book 14 – Enemy of My Enemy (Coming)
The Gut.
An industrial hell. The foulest and most decrepit slum on Parsephon. A nest of human misery, where hope is word long forgotten, and the dead are carted away every day. It is the worst pit in the Confederation’s great industrial machine known as the Iron Belt.
Among the millions born into misery, poverty, and despair under the dark and smoky haze that covers the planet, Andromeda Lafarge is unique. One lost soul among billions, she is tough, relentless, determined to get out, to escape, to blaze her own trail, and to make a name for herself across the stars.
Andi will break the chains binding her to a life of destitution, leave the Gut and Parsephon behind forever, and plunge into the dark and deadly worlds of the lost empire, prospecting for imperial artifacts, the bits and pieces of old tech that can make her rich. She will find new friends—and enemies—on the frontier, and she will blaze a trail from the filthy, polluted Iron Belt world of her birth to the dead and haunted imperial planets of the Badlands.
She will fight, endure hardships unimaginable, save comrades…and lose some, too. She will struggle to amass wealth, to do whatever is necessary to ensure she will never again be helpless, and she will bring back the technology of the ancients, scraps of mankind’s lost legacy, to do it.
She will create a name for herself among the rough and tumble adventurers who ply the rogue trade in ancient tech. For some, she will become one to emulate, to follow. To others, her name will become the foulest of curses. She will make her way, blade and pistol in hand, from one dead and ancient world to another.
She will become the scourge of the Badlands.
The Andromeda Chronicles is a new series set in the Blood on the Stars universe.
Book 1: Andromeda Rising
Book 2: Wings of Pegasus
Book 3: Into the Badlands
The Blood on the Stars Series:
Book 1 - Duel in the Dark
Book 2 - Call to Arms
Book 3 - Ruins of Empire
Book 4 - Echoes of Glory
Book 5 - Cauldron of Fire
Book 6 - Dauntless
Book 7 - The White Fleet
Book 8 - Black Dawn
Book 9 - Invasion
Book 10 - Nightfall
Book 11 - The Grand Alliance
Book 12 - The Colossus (Coming)
Book 13 – The Others (Coming)
Book 14 – Enemy of My Enemy (Coming)
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309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2019
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August 20, 2021
Nice fast paced fun & enjoyable SiFi read. Recommended
March 10, 2019
A new star rises in the Confederation. From the depths of the worst hell on any Confederation planet, Andromeda rises.
She was born and raised in the Gut. The worst slum in the Rim produced a bright and capable thief. Nimble and intelligent, Andromeda Lafarge survived on scraps and leavings. Life was tough, but she got by, until she met the Marine. A bond was formed and the Marine taught her how to more than survive.
This is the backstory of Andi Lafarge, and a brilliant addition to the Blood on the Stars series. Book 1 of the Andromeda Chronicles is an amazing tale with a cast of characters guaranteed to fill many hours with excitement and pleasure, mixed with a few tears. Jay Allen has brought us a new thriller to his long list of successful works. If you liked the Crimson Worlds series, or the Far Stars adventures, you're guaranteed to love this read. Truly amazing!
She was born and raised in the Gut. The worst slum in the Rim produced a bright and capable thief. Nimble and intelligent, Andromeda Lafarge survived on scraps and leavings. Life was tough, but she got by, until she met the Marine. A bond was formed and the Marine taught her how to more than survive.
This is the backstory of Andi Lafarge, and a brilliant addition to the Blood on the Stars series. Book 1 of the Andromeda Chronicles is an amazing tale with a cast of characters guaranteed to fill many hours with excitement and pleasure, mixed with a few tears. Jay Allen has brought us a new thriller to his long list of successful works. If you liked the Crimson Worlds series, or the Far Stars adventures, you're guaranteed to love this read. Truly amazing!
June 13, 2019
I've only read the first book of the Blood on the Stars series and this character has yet to make an appearance so I suppose reading this book first will give me a more complete and linear view of how this character develops. I enjoyed all of the characters in the story although they seemed to come and go fairly quickly. I realize this is just a bit of a background however for a character that I haven't yet met in the larger series. All in all the story was interesting and a good lead-up for what is to come. My big complaint was that the foreshadowing was very obvious. I was hoping to be surprised by the ending but it all unfolded as predicted. I'm curious however, to see what Andi is like in the later books.
August 17, 2020
8/10: Excellent read, well written, fell right into the fictional world created.
If we fail, we die, and if we die, the Confederation might die, too.
A great look into Andi Lafarge's background. Of course, there was no Tyler Barron, and I did miss Dauntless' captain, but this is an origin story and it has something even better than Barron in it.
The Badlands and the Empire's old tech and history.
This really interests me, so I'm hoping for more revelations, and more tech discoveries, and more Badlands. Which all means more Andi, and I'm OK with that.
A good read.
If we fail, we die, and if we die, the Confederation might die, too.
A great look into Andi Lafarge's background. Of course, there was no Tyler Barron, and I did miss Dauntless' captain, but this is an origin story and it has something even better than Barron in it.
The Badlands and the Empire's old tech and history.
This really interests me, so I'm hoping for more revelations, and more tech discoveries, and more Badlands. Which all means more Andi, and I'm OK with that.
A good read.
April 22, 2021
POV rushed and inconsistent
Truth is, while the story was there, the writing was not. The pov and narrative often seemed to be coming from multiple perspectives all in the same paragraph. Omnipresent mixed with close first spun a confusing miasma that I mostly flipped through. The story was interesting but I was hard pressed to continue reading. I never connected with any of the flesh-stitched characters and if not for the sprinkling of action this would be a non-read. The only reason it got a 2 was the familiar trope was easy to appreciate, though clumsily rolled out. Jay has done better in other novels, so not sure what happened here.
Truth is, while the story was there, the writing was not. The pov and narrative often seemed to be coming from multiple perspectives all in the same paragraph. Omnipresent mixed with close first spun a confusing miasma that I mostly flipped through. The story was interesting but I was hard pressed to continue reading. I never connected with any of the flesh-stitched characters and if not for the sprinkling of action this would be a non-read. The only reason it got a 2 was the familiar trope was easy to appreciate, though clumsily rolled out. Jay has done better in other novels, so not sure what happened here.
March 9, 2019
Great Start to a New Series
I loved the familiar feel of the book (following up on The Blood on the Stars series). Andi is a great character and I liked learning her back story. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of all of the grammar and story errors (interrupts the flow of the story somewhat for me).
I loved the familiar feel of the book (following up on The Blood on the Stars series). Andi is a great character and I liked learning her back story. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of all of the grammar and story errors (interrupts the flow of the story somewhat for me).
March 12, 2019
Jay Allan has done it again.
I love Jay Allan's books. He's a great story teller who makes you feel like you're right there with the characters. When you start reading you don't want to put the book down. If you're looking for a great space/ fantasy/ adventure then I recommend you read Jay Allan's books.
I love Jay Allan's books. He's a great story teller who makes you feel like you're right there with the characters. When you start reading you don't want to put the book down. If you're looking for a great space/ fantasy/ adventure then I recommend you read Jay Allan's books.
September 7, 2020
I had always wondered about Andromeda Legarge's background and, Jay Allan, you did not disappoint. This was a fantastic story. To understand Andi's living in the Gut, her living with, and being trained by, the Marine, it all explains a lot. Now I can't wait to read the next book, Wings of Pegasus. I feel strongly that it won't disappoint.
March 14, 2019
Excellent Read!!
This was an excellent backstory of Andromeda LaForge. I am thrilled and can’t wait for book 2. Her character backstory really makes me see her in a darker light but a stronger understanding of her fierce struggle to rise!!!!
This was an excellent backstory of Andromeda LaForge. I am thrilled and can’t wait for book 2. Her character backstory really makes me see her in a darker light but a stronger understanding of her fierce struggle to rise!!!!
March 21, 2019
Could not put it down
I was reading about a life that gave me the a idea of what was going to happen and I was lost in the moment of the characters and the people who have been working with the story line and keeping the future stories believable.
I was reading about a life that gave me the a idea of what was going to happen and I was lost in the moment of the characters and the people who have been working with the story line and keeping the future stories believable.
August 19, 2019
Intense, violent
There is more narration and less dialogue then I usually find in books. But the narrator tells a good story so it seemed to work out okay. I didn't care for the violence in the form of combat and assassination, but it fit the world that the author created.
There is more narration and less dialogue then I usually find in books. But the narrator tells a good story so it seemed to work out okay. I didn't care for the violence in the form of combat and assassination, but it fit the world that the author created.
September 20, 2019
Actually still very fun
Admittedly I read too many of his books and they do get a tad repetitive, but I definitely enjoyed this series spinoff. Will go for the next book about Andi for sure
Admittedly I read too many of his books and they do get a tad repetitive, but I definitely enjoyed this series spinoff. Will go for the next book about Andi for sure
June 22, 2020
Andromeda (Andi), Lorrilard
Andromeda has had two mentors, the Marine, and Captain Lorrilard. The first taught her fighting and the second piloting and tactics.
Characterization and plotting are excellent.
Andromeda has had two mentors, the Marine, and Captain Lorrilard. The first taught her fighting and the second piloting and tactics.
Characterization and plotting are excellent.
September 14, 2020
Allen has done it again. Surprises and a wonderful story.
The main character grows with the story but there are numerous surprises that make the book a wonderful read and wanting to start the next book in the series.
The main character grows with the story but there are numerous surprises that make the book a wonderful read and wanting to start the next book in the series.
December 7, 2020
Great background for Blood on the Stars
If you've read the BOTS series then Andi LaFarge is well know. Good background to her last. Going to read the next one while I wait for the next BOTS
If you've read the BOTS series then Andi LaFarge is well know. Good background to her last. Going to read the next one while I wait for the next BOTS
September 8, 2022
Fast paced action with a first person perspective! So it’s page turner! But! It’s written as if he used a template and there are a lot of anoying repetitions. But it’s possible to finish the book unike a Jan Guillou book!
March 14, 2019
I like the idea of this book about Andi. Her growing up in a pretty tough place and how she became a badass.
March 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me glued to the pages. I am waiting for the next installment.
March 29, 2019
Wow
Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones meets Honor Harrington. One fantastic adventure. From the Blood on the Stars universe of Jay Allan. WOW!
Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones meets Honor Harrington. One fantastic adventure. From the Blood on the Stars universe of Jay Allan. WOW!
April 1, 2019
A solid read
Loss, growth, intrigue, evil empires, this book has it all. An enjoyable read that leaves you looking for the next iteration.
Loss, growth, intrigue, evil empires, this book has it all. An enjoyable read that leaves you looking for the next iteration.
April 5, 2019
Duang!!!
An outstanding addition to the Blood on the Stars storyline. Either the book was too short or I read it voraciously because I chewed this one up to quickly. Yes, it's that good. Edge of your seat action and I literally cannot wait for the next installment.
An outstanding addition to the Blood on the Stars storyline. Either the book was too short or I read it voraciously because I chewed this one up to quickly. Yes, it's that good. Edge of your seat action and I literally cannot wait for the next installment.
April 21, 2019
Yes!
Always looking for a great read. Found it! This thing says 12 more words required. Hey, I am not the writer here!
Always looking for a great read. Found it! This thing says 12 more words required. Hey, I am not the writer here!
April 27, 2019
Great book, shame I can't find the next one.
June 10, 2019
Andi
It was good to get some of Andi's backstory. I enjoyed the read a nd looking forward to more backstory books
It was good to get some of Andi's backstory. I enjoyed the read a nd looking forward to more backstory books
August 4, 2019
Good book .
Worth reading , a new start in this series. Hopefully the next book will be released soon. I'm looking forward to reading it .
Worth reading , a new start in this series. Hopefully the next book will be released soon. I'm looking forward to reading it .
September 1, 2019
Liked it. Kind of a grittier, more believable Solo story. Could have done with more twists - was a little too predictable and one-dimensional - but good going anyway.
September 19, 2019
Great read
I really enjoyed getting Andi’s back story and learning how she came to be such a badass. It is perfect for those who have been reading the Blood on the stars series, but it can also be read as a stand alone book.
I really enjoyed getting Andi’s back story and learning how she came to be such a badass. It is perfect for those who have been reading the Blood on the stars series, but it can also be read as a stand alone book.
December 29, 2019
Good read...
Gives me background on Andi. I enjoyed reading about the Gut and where she came from. Now know what made her so hard!!
Gives me background on Andi. I enjoyed reading about the Gut and where she came from. Now know what made her so hard!!
April 16, 2020
A great book! I have read all but the latest books in the Blood in Stars series and this filled in some blanks about the early days of Andi Lafarge.
May 15, 2020
Great read. Main character is ALL you could ask for. I hope this series continues for a long time
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