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After Moses
A century ago, our AI benefactor, Moses, disappeared, taking mankind's future with him. The dream of the stars is dead. Earth is silent and the colonies of the solar system slowly dwindle. Everyday life depends on technology that we no longer understand.
The future is grim.
Freelancer for hire Matthew Cole struggles to pay the bills and keep his ship in the air. He's always been a loner, but as the years go on and the solar system grows ever more dangerous, the time has come that he'll have to either find a crew or perish.
When the specter of Matthew's past comes back to haunt him, his new crew will have to come together around their captain. They'll find that he is a rare kind of man, a man with principles.
And that might be just what humanity needs.
The future is grim.
Freelancer for hire Matthew Cole struggles to pay the bills and keep his ship in the air. He's always been a loner, but as the years go on and the solar system grows ever more dangerous, the time has come that he'll have to either find a crew or perish.
When the specter of Matthew's past comes back to haunt him, his new crew will have to come together around their captain. They'll find that he is a rare kind of man, a man with principles.
And that might be just what humanity needs.
482 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2019
About the author
Michael F. Kane
7 books24 followersMichael F. Kane cut his teeth on science fiction and fantasy. In fact, his first memories of Star Wars are his mother covering his eyes during the rancor scene. Later, he fell in love with the classics, Tolkien, Asimov, Herbert, and more. Somehow, despite the odds being stacked against him, he grew up to be a somewhat respectable human being. By day he's the music director at a mid-sized church, but at night he dreams of unseen lands and places man has never trod. Check out his website to stay up to date on his publishing adventures.
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August 23, 2026
It's refreshing to see a fun space adventure like this. This is very much a Western inspired Science Fiction novel. In fact, I'd go so far to say that fans of The Mandalorian show will really enjoy this book.
This book is about Matthew Cole, a freelancer who works alone taking jobs throughout the Solar System. However, he slowly acquires a crew that he now has to care for. His crew each bring their own strengths and weaknesses to the group, and yet they're each loathe to reveal too much about their backstory. Eventually, Matthew, the gunslinging gaucho, Abigail, the Shieldmaiden of Mars, the Doctor Yvonne, and the kids Davey and Grace take on dangerous jobs, culminating in a job that tests Matthew's past and future.
I did really enjoy all of the characters. I'm most interested to see what happens with Davey and Grace going forward.
The book essentially is paced like television episodes, where every few chapters works as a mini-adventure, and they each build on the last chapter. As such, many of the adventures feel at times stand-alone. But they do lead up to and build on each other in different ways. It works better than Conan, in that the reader can see the throughline building with each adventure.
The book has plenty of action. Michael F. Kane does a good job of making that action understandable and interesting to the reader.
I really liked the 'fun' nature of the book. The adventure really captures that feeling throughout, and I enjoyed Kane's way of revealing information about the universe while focusing on the story itself.
That being said, I felt the book was a bit overlong at points. Perhaps a few too many mini-adventures crammed into one. I think if it had been about 50-100 pages shorter it would have read more like that fast-paced adventure.
Back to positives, Michael F. Kane has plenty of themes in the book about religion that I found interesting, particularly themes surrounding the roles of the clergy (and if you know Michael F. Kane's day-job, you'll see why this is a particularly relevant theme).
Overall, I quite enjoyed this book. Perhaps a bit long in parts, but Michael F. Kane has managed to design a series with worldbuilding, action, and characters that are all fun and interesting to read. 9 out of 10. Well done Michael F. Kane.
This book is about Matthew Cole, a freelancer who works alone taking jobs throughout the Solar System. However, he slowly acquires a crew that he now has to care for. His crew each bring their own strengths and weaknesses to the group, and yet they're each loathe to reveal too much about their backstory. Eventually, Matthew, the gunslinging gaucho, Abigail, the Shieldmaiden of Mars, the Doctor Yvonne, and the kids Davey and Grace take on dangerous jobs, culminating in a job that tests Matthew's past and future.
I did really enjoy all of the characters. I'm most interested to see what happens with Davey and Grace going forward.
The book essentially is paced like television episodes, where every few chapters works as a mini-adventure, and they each build on the last chapter. As such, many of the adventures feel at times stand-alone. But they do lead up to and build on each other in different ways. It works better than Conan, in that the reader can see the throughline building with each adventure.
The book has plenty of action. Michael F. Kane does a good job of making that action understandable and interesting to the reader.
I really liked the 'fun' nature of the book. The adventure really captures that feeling throughout, and I enjoyed Kane's way of revealing information about the universe while focusing on the story itself.
That being said, I felt the book was a bit overlong at points. Perhaps a few too many mini-adventures crammed into one. I think if it had been about 50-100 pages shorter it would have read more like that fast-paced adventure.
Back to positives, Michael F. Kane has plenty of themes in the book about religion that I found interesting, particularly themes surrounding the roles of the clergy (and if you know Michael F. Kane's day-job, you'll see why this is a particularly relevant theme).
Overall, I quite enjoyed this book. Perhaps a bit long in parts, but Michael F. Kane has managed to design a series with worldbuilding, action, and characters that are all fun and interesting to read. 9 out of 10. Well done Michael F. Kane.
December 20, 2019
Wowzers!
I actually know the author and was prepared to be critical but from the moment I started this book to the very end I was entranced by the characters and story. I am not a huge sci-fi or western fan, this book by-passed my tastes in literature though and I find when a book does this, it is the real deal!
I will not expand on what I loved because I do not want to be a spoiler but read this book, you will not be sorry!
I actually know the author and was prepared to be critical but from the moment I started this book to the very end I was entranced by the characters and story. I am not a huge sci-fi or western fan, this book by-passed my tastes in literature though and I find when a book does this, it is the real deal!
I will not expand on what I loved because I do not want to be a spoiler but read this book, you will not be sorry!
September 27, 2024
Excellent.
Took a little to get into, the prose is workmanlike. And I might have shuffled the narrative arcs a little and shortened it, it hit a natural conclusion around 3/4 in.
But the characters are well rounded and compelling, the plot moves quickly and is lots of fun and the world is fleshed out and fascinating.
Plus it's just a beautiful book.
Took a little to get into, the prose is workmanlike. And I might have shuffled the narrative arcs a little and shortened it, it hit a natural conclusion around 3/4 in.
But the characters are well rounded and compelling, the plot moves quickly and is lots of fun and the world is fleshed out and fascinating.
Plus it's just a beautiful book.
November 15, 2019
Review from Pre-Release Copy
After Moses is a novel that strokes the reader’s imagination, delivering a compelling stage of dystopian space and a charming crew of characters to play in it.
Though the novel exists as Science Fiction, the concepts and mechanisms behind After Moses’s unique science are accessible to nearly every reader. No long-winded descriptions of fictitious technology will be found here. Instead, After Moses correctly opts to show its characters living alongside the fantastic tech, allowing readers to learn by seeing.
As for the characters themselves, After Moses takes a traditional approach. Being the exact opposite of a Young-Adult novel, our main character, Matthew Cole, is a level-headed adult who is grimly aware that he is not a superhero. What stems from this realism are scenes that regularly reflect on the limited capacity of human effort, and that any point one could lose everything, even their life.
In conclusion, After Moses is a novel you will glad to experience. The prose is good and consistent, making it an effortless read, and the chapters are organized in an episodic nature where each episode has a conflict and resolution that rarely spans multiple chapters. This makes the novel comfortable to put down after finishing a chapter, but surely you will be eager to return to it.
After Moses is a novel that strokes the reader’s imagination, delivering a compelling stage of dystopian space and a charming crew of characters to play in it.
Though the novel exists as Science Fiction, the concepts and mechanisms behind After Moses’s unique science are accessible to nearly every reader. No long-winded descriptions of fictitious technology will be found here. Instead, After Moses correctly opts to show its characters living alongside the fantastic tech, allowing readers to learn by seeing.
As for the characters themselves, After Moses takes a traditional approach. Being the exact opposite of a Young-Adult novel, our main character, Matthew Cole, is a level-headed adult who is grimly aware that he is not a superhero. What stems from this realism are scenes that regularly reflect on the limited capacity of human effort, and that any point one could lose everything, even their life.
In conclusion, After Moses is a novel you will glad to experience. The prose is good and consistent, making it an effortless read, and the chapters are organized in an episodic nature where each episode has a conflict and resolution that rarely spans multiple chapters. This makes the novel comfortable to put down after finishing a chapter, but surely you will be eager to return to it.
July 31, 2026
Really enjoyable. There were a few pacing flaws (according to review I think these get worked out in the later volumes) but the characters are great and the writing is pretty good. It kept me up late to read the end. I will continue with this series.
October 4, 2023
What an absolute bore.
September 12, 2025
After Moses by Michael F. Kane is the sort of book you should definitely judge by the (pretty cool!) cover. Kane does a good job blending the gritty charm of classic westerns with the drama and intrigue of space opera.
Our protagonist, Matthew Cole, is a freelancer for hire with a heart of gold, who often ends up in a tough situation by doing the right thing. He still manages to gather a crew of similarly well-intentioned and misfortune-prone misfits along the way, and the relationships (and conflicts) between this newfound family take up a huge part of the narrative. The rest is mostly dedicated to exploring the extensive universe of After Moses as it’s revealed through their travels along the many planets, moons, asteroids, settlements, and factions of humanity scattered across the solar system, setting the groundwork for what promises to be a great series.
The loner with strong morals and a dark past, flying a barely functioning ship at a relentless pace, finding work (and trouble) everywhere he goes puts me in mind of Firefly, specifically the board game, with its motto, "Find a crew, find a job. Keep flying." The rest of the cast does not remain in his shadow, though, nor is it there just as a foil for the protagonist; quite the contrary, they stand out in their own right, with their own dilemmas, ambitions, and history.
Thematically, After Moses explores the perils of digital gods, featuring the solar system plunging into a dark age after humanity's AI benefactor sudden and mysterious disappearance. The AI’s origin, intentions, or the cause of its disappearance are not clear (I guess you’ll need to read the rest of the series to find that out), only the fact that humanity became dependent on its existence and technology, and now can’t govern itself, even decades after Moses’ disappearance. By relying on AI, humanity forgot how to be self-reliant, something we are witnessing with greater frequency these days. The metaphors are not subtle, especially regarding people's tendency to isolate themselves into tribes, safe in their own little worlds, waiting for a miracle.
The prose is clear-cut with the occasional flair of wit and poetry. The pacing is brisk but not overwhelmingly so. Following the narrative is easy and satisfying. After Moses, like most debut novels and first instalments in a series, is not perfect. But I can see the potential for a brilliant series, both in the worldbuilding, prose and style. I particularly enjoyed the setting and ambitious scope of this story as well as the cautionary tale regarding humanity’s increasing reliance on technology.
Overall, After Moses is an original story crafted from well-established tropes that should please its audience. If you enjoy Firefly and The Expanse, you'll probably enjoy many of the elements in this book.
Our protagonist, Matthew Cole, is a freelancer for hire with a heart of gold, who often ends up in a tough situation by doing the right thing. He still manages to gather a crew of similarly well-intentioned and misfortune-prone misfits along the way, and the relationships (and conflicts) between this newfound family take up a huge part of the narrative. The rest is mostly dedicated to exploring the extensive universe of After Moses as it’s revealed through their travels along the many planets, moons, asteroids, settlements, and factions of humanity scattered across the solar system, setting the groundwork for what promises to be a great series.
The loner with strong morals and a dark past, flying a barely functioning ship at a relentless pace, finding work (and trouble) everywhere he goes puts me in mind of Firefly, specifically the board game, with its motto, "Find a crew, find a job. Keep flying." The rest of the cast does not remain in his shadow, though, nor is it there just as a foil for the protagonist; quite the contrary, they stand out in their own right, with their own dilemmas, ambitions, and history.
Thematically, After Moses explores the perils of digital gods, featuring the solar system plunging into a dark age after humanity's AI benefactor sudden and mysterious disappearance. The AI’s origin, intentions, or the cause of its disappearance are not clear (I guess you’ll need to read the rest of the series to find that out), only the fact that humanity became dependent on its existence and technology, and now can’t govern itself, even decades after Moses’ disappearance. By relying on AI, humanity forgot how to be self-reliant, something we are witnessing with greater frequency these days. The metaphors are not subtle, especially regarding people's tendency to isolate themselves into tribes, safe in their own little worlds, waiting for a miracle.
The prose is clear-cut with the occasional flair of wit and poetry. The pacing is brisk but not overwhelmingly so. Following the narrative is easy and satisfying. After Moses, like most debut novels and first instalments in a series, is not perfect. But I can see the potential for a brilliant series, both in the worldbuilding, prose and style. I particularly enjoyed the setting and ambitious scope of this story as well as the cautionary tale regarding humanity’s increasing reliance on technology.
Overall, After Moses is an original story crafted from well-established tropes that should please its audience. If you enjoy Firefly and The Expanse, you'll probably enjoy many of the elements in this book.
September 20, 2024
This book came highly recommended on X, and I bought it from reading glowing reviews which claimed that it rose to the top of the self-published cream. These reviews did not lie.
I have read much self-published dreck, mere self-congratulating embarrassments to make the claim, "I'm an author! Look at what I've made!" rather than to tell a good story. After Moses is a good story, and it was written in an honest way. Clear Christian undertones are on most pages, but it's not crippled by didacticism, pandering, or propping itself up with logical fallacies.
There were a few spots where spelling, punctuation, and mechanics fell by the wayside, but those were the parts I could tell the author was so excited the sheen of properness and propriety rubbed off in gleeful friction.
Parts of the book gave me chills (which, to my dismay, does not happen often to me as I'm reading). The characters are well fleshed. The plot meanders a bit but gets to a meaningful arc before too long. The worldbuilding is thorough (comparable to Firefly), and the sci-fi elements awakened my inner eleven-year-old self from a long slumber.
Simply put, I love this book.
I have read much self-published dreck, mere self-congratulating embarrassments to make the claim, "I'm an author! Look at what I've made!" rather than to tell a good story. After Moses is a good story, and it was written in an honest way. Clear Christian undertones are on most pages, but it's not crippled by didacticism, pandering, or propping itself up with logical fallacies.
There were a few spots where spelling, punctuation, and mechanics fell by the wayside, but those were the parts I could tell the author was so excited the sheen of properness and propriety rubbed off in gleeful friction.
Parts of the book gave me chills (which, to my dismay, does not happen often to me as I'm reading). The characters are well fleshed. The plot meanders a bit but gets to a meaningful arc before too long. The worldbuilding is thorough (comparable to Firefly), and the sci-fi elements awakened my inner eleven-year-old self from a long slumber.
Simply put, I love this book.
June 26, 2025
I immensely enjoyed this first installment in the “Moses” series. I love everything about this crew and their adventures in the solar system, and I’m excited to read what comes next for the Sparrow!
October 7, 2025
Firefly 2.0
February 18, 2024
I absolutely enjoyed this book immensely. I was about halfway through this first book when I ordered all the other books in the series in hardcover. It was a joy and pleasure to read this story. The plot, characters, and setting were so well thought out and unfolding to always keep me interested.
Here's my early complaint, you get too much story for what little you paid for this. Kane should have gotten at least four books out of this and charged you the same price for all of them. Now, with my tongue-in-cheek complaint out of the way, the adventures of the crew are very episodic in nature and each one matches a familiar pattern of a serial (without the old-time cheese). They are self-contained adventures. Here's the kicker - you can enjoy them without needing to read eight books with a never-ending sword of Damocles hanging as the "big bad". That is not to say there isn't an overarching story in the universe. It is tastefully teased out as narrative interviews at the beginning of the chapter (save one that differs as important to the story) and peppered throughout the adventures of the crew. This is so smart and downright enjoyable. I will say, that it would have been nice to have a little bit more understanding of what Moses did for humanity in terms of care and technology; the subtlety gets a little too much and overshadows some of the payout towards the end of the book (a small gripe).
The characters couldn't have been written better. The main character, Matthew Cole, is likeable and a mixture of a mysterious past, a hero paragon, and someone who can change when the situation calls for it makes him so well-rounded you almost forget that it's ok for authors to do this still. The crew collected along the way do not fade into the background. Each one is also written like an actual human being you want to read about. In fact, some of the crew have some of the best lines written about them. Yvonne has an amazing character moment in a library that is subtle but very powerful and advances her character maybe a little bit more than our main character for a good purpose. The children characters, Grace and Davey are just annoying enough to make you believe they are children but they are able to grow and have purpose as the story progresses. Abigail as the Shield Maiden co-bounty hunter also has virtue and poise and agency and growth. I liked that, at least in this book, there is no need to push a romantic angle with Cole. She does not take a backseat only backs up where needed and works well in a team setting.
Again, the plot are the stories and there are stories upon stories here. Each chapter is a self-contained adventure and so you get rise and fall tension and action and periods of rest. However, where a good rollercoaster puts the big drop at the beginning of the ride, the end story has the best rising and falling action. Kane bought a lot favor with his audience with all the other stories and gave them a wallop of one at the end. There is not one "bad one" in this bunch. There are none that don't have a purpose or fail to logically follow where our characters are as people or from their talents. This is just good sci-fi straight through. Yes, the Firefly comparison is probably appropriate in terms of setting and feel, but this is so different in such a good way (and we get more than one season and a movie here). The ending is nice as a set up for other books in the series but you can easily be done with this one and just know that the world that exists in the book goes on. That's what I want when it comes to any sci-fi/fantasy book and I'm happy that this story has other parts.
This is a high recommendation for me and I'm going to say that this will be a hard one to beat in 2024 as a book I loved completely. I cannot say enough good things about this and recommend just buying all the books in the series straight out. A true joy. Final Grade - A+
Here's my early complaint, you get too much story for what little you paid for this. Kane should have gotten at least four books out of this and charged you the same price for all of them. Now, with my tongue-in-cheek complaint out of the way, the adventures of the crew are very episodic in nature and each one matches a familiar pattern of a serial (without the old-time cheese). They are self-contained adventures. Here's the kicker - you can enjoy them without needing to read eight books with a never-ending sword of Damocles hanging as the "big bad". That is not to say there isn't an overarching story in the universe. It is tastefully teased out as narrative interviews at the beginning of the chapter (save one that differs as important to the story) and peppered throughout the adventures of the crew. This is so smart and downright enjoyable. I will say, that it would have been nice to have a little bit more understanding of what Moses did for humanity in terms of care and technology; the subtlety gets a little too much and overshadows some of the payout towards the end of the book (a small gripe).
The characters couldn't have been written better. The main character, Matthew Cole, is likeable and a mixture of a mysterious past, a hero paragon, and someone who can change when the situation calls for it makes him so well-rounded you almost forget that it's ok for authors to do this still. The crew collected along the way do not fade into the background. Each one is also written like an actual human being you want to read about. In fact, some of the crew have some of the best lines written about them. Yvonne has an amazing character moment in a library that is subtle but very powerful and advances her character maybe a little bit more than our main character for a good purpose. The children characters, Grace and Davey are just annoying enough to make you believe they are children but they are able to grow and have purpose as the story progresses. Abigail as the Shield Maiden co-bounty hunter also has virtue and poise and agency and growth. I liked that, at least in this book, there is no need to push a romantic angle with Cole. She does not take a backseat only backs up where needed and works well in a team setting.
Again, the plot are the stories and there are stories upon stories here. Each chapter is a self-contained adventure and so you get rise and fall tension and action and periods of rest. However, where a good rollercoaster puts the big drop at the beginning of the ride, the end story has the best rising and falling action. Kane bought a lot favor with his audience with all the other stories and gave them a wallop of one at the end. There is not one "bad one" in this bunch. There are none that don't have a purpose or fail to logically follow where our characters are as people or from their talents. This is just good sci-fi straight through. Yes, the Firefly comparison is probably appropriate in terms of setting and feel, but this is so different in such a good way (and we get more than one season and a movie here). The ending is nice as a set up for other books in the series but you can easily be done with this one and just know that the world that exists in the book goes on. That's what I want when it comes to any sci-fi/fantasy book and I'm happy that this story has other parts.
This is a high recommendation for me and I'm going to say that this will be a hard one to beat in 2024 as a book I loved completely. I cannot say enough good things about this and recommend just buying all the books in the series straight out. A true joy. Final Grade - A+
January 5, 2026
I want to talk about After Moses, by Michael F. Kane, because this is one of those books that surprised me by how quietly confident it is about what it’s doing.
It’s a far-future space adventure set among off-world human colonies that no longer have contact with Earth and no longer have the guidance of the ultra-powerful AI that once shaped their civilization. That AI called itself Moses. It helped humanity spread to the stars, and then one day it was gone, leaving behind nothing but an error message. What follows isn’t a story about scorched ruins so much as a post-collapse world where people have to figure out who they are and how they live when certainty and protection disappear.
The story follows Matthew Cole, a freelancer and committed loner who ends up with a ragtag crew. I want to be clear about this up front: these are not plucky adventurers or shiny genre types. They’re people with earned skills and hard pasts, the kind that leave scars. Each of them has a history they’d rather not talk about, and the book respects that. It’s a futuristic adventure tale, strongly Old West coded with traces of noir, and it fits the tenor beautifully.
The pacing is just right. It’s episodic in the best way, with individual adventures that stand on their own while still feeding into a larger arc. There are slower stretches where the story takes its time exactly when it should, and then action that’s fast and often genuinely suspenseful without feeling relentless. Reading it, I kept thinking it would make a terrific season of television, in the same general spirit as Firefly or Cowboy Bebop, or even The Expanse, but without the emphasis on horror and with a stronger sense of straightforward heroism.
The prose is clean and straightforward, doing its job well. The world-building is fantastic. I particularly loved the short chapter introductions, which are presented as excerpts from journals or records written in the years after Moses disappeared but before the story itself takes place. They add texture and history without bogging things down, and they feel like quiet clues to the larger themes unfolding in the background.
I wouldn’t say this is a book that focuses heavily on grand individual character transformation. What it does focus on, and does very well, is how relationships form over time. Trust is earned. Reliance grows slowly. The crew doesn’t announce itself as a family, but it becomes something close to one through shared decisions and shared risks, not sentimentality. That restraint gives their connections real weight.
One of the things I appreciate most is the book’s strong moral compass. That isn’t especially fashionable these days, but it works here. Matthew Cole might look like an anti-hero by modern standards, but that’s largely because he operates with a straightforward sense of right and wrong, even when that clarity costs him. The story believes in moral choice without preaching, and it treats that belief as a given rather than a position it needs to defend.
It’s also worth mentioning that After Moses is the opening volume of a complete six-book series. There’s something wonderfully reassuring about knowing this is a finished journey, not an indefinitely postponed one.
The books are available on Amazon, but they’re also sold directly through Michael F. Kane’s website, including DRM-free ebooks and physical copies. If you like supporting authors directly, that’s an option very much worth considering.
Star note: I use stars as recommendation signals rather than literary rankings.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = loved it / strong recommendation
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = liked it
⭐⭐⭐ = okay or mixed
⭐⭐ = didn’t like it
⭐ = strongly disliked
It’s a far-future space adventure set among off-world human colonies that no longer have contact with Earth and no longer have the guidance of the ultra-powerful AI that once shaped their civilization. That AI called itself Moses. It helped humanity spread to the stars, and then one day it was gone, leaving behind nothing but an error message. What follows isn’t a story about scorched ruins so much as a post-collapse world where people have to figure out who they are and how they live when certainty and protection disappear.
The story follows Matthew Cole, a freelancer and committed loner who ends up with a ragtag crew. I want to be clear about this up front: these are not plucky adventurers or shiny genre types. They’re people with earned skills and hard pasts, the kind that leave scars. Each of them has a history they’d rather not talk about, and the book respects that. It’s a futuristic adventure tale, strongly Old West coded with traces of noir, and it fits the tenor beautifully.
The pacing is just right. It’s episodic in the best way, with individual adventures that stand on their own while still feeding into a larger arc. There are slower stretches where the story takes its time exactly when it should, and then action that’s fast and often genuinely suspenseful without feeling relentless. Reading it, I kept thinking it would make a terrific season of television, in the same general spirit as Firefly or Cowboy Bebop, or even The Expanse, but without the emphasis on horror and with a stronger sense of straightforward heroism.
The prose is clean and straightforward, doing its job well. The world-building is fantastic. I particularly loved the short chapter introductions, which are presented as excerpts from journals or records written in the years after Moses disappeared but before the story itself takes place. They add texture and history without bogging things down, and they feel like quiet clues to the larger themes unfolding in the background.
I wouldn’t say this is a book that focuses heavily on grand individual character transformation. What it does focus on, and does very well, is how relationships form over time. Trust is earned. Reliance grows slowly. The crew doesn’t announce itself as a family, but it becomes something close to one through shared decisions and shared risks, not sentimentality. That restraint gives their connections real weight.
One of the things I appreciate most is the book’s strong moral compass. That isn’t especially fashionable these days, but it works here. Matthew Cole might look like an anti-hero by modern standards, but that’s largely because he operates with a straightforward sense of right and wrong, even when that clarity costs him. The story believes in moral choice without preaching, and it treats that belief as a given rather than a position it needs to defend.
It’s also worth mentioning that After Moses is the opening volume of a complete six-book series. There’s something wonderfully reassuring about knowing this is a finished journey, not an indefinitely postponed one.
The books are available on Amazon, but they’re also sold directly through Michael F. Kane’s website, including DRM-free ebooks and physical copies. If you like supporting authors directly, that’s an option very much worth considering.
Star note: I use stars as recommendation signals rather than literary rankings.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = loved it / strong recommendation
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = liked it
⭐⭐⭐ = okay or mixed
⭐⭐ = didn’t like it
⭐ = strongly disliked
October 28, 2024
This is the first in a series of books set in a distant future where humanity struggles to survive after the disappearance of a powerful, beneficial, and benevolent AI program known as "Moses." Moses had been responsible for many scientific and technological breakthroughs that hastened humanity’s colonization of the solar system, but he disappeared abruptly. Now, societies are beginning to decay as they lack the knowledge to continue progressing and flourishing on their own. Furthermore, the colonies on Mars, Jupiter’s moons, and even in Venus’s atmosphere have lost all contact with Earth and have no idea what’s happening there.
The main action of the story follows a crew of freelancers—essentially hired guns willing to take on difficult, often dangerous jobs throughout the solar system. From overseeing the safe delivery of fuel tankers to investigating murders, Matthew Cole, the captain of the "Sparrow" and carrying a burden from his past, prefers working alone. Naturally, he quickly acquires a unique crew: the exoskeleton-enhanced Abigail, Dr. Yvonne, fleeing from cartel thugs, and two orphaned children, Davey and Grace, who had been abused by a human trafficking ring. Slavery is a significant theme in the series, as societies lacking advanced technology, especially robotics, are forced to rely on human labor, resulting in the strong preying on the weak as the colonies struggle to survive.
The crew of the "Sparrow" forms a dynamic ensemble cast who enjoy a variety of episodic adventures that slowly reveal interconnected plot lines laid out in earlier chapters. This episodic structure, reminiscent of a classic TV show, features straightforward adventure with good-versus-evil themes. While the story could benefit from more interior development of the main characters, Kane’s clean, clear style makes for an easy and engaging read. Cole, though uncomplicated, is a character we root for, and his troubled past eventually adds layers to his motivations. His backstory is revealed quite late in the book and is well worth waiting for. All the main characters have their own complicated histories and secrets, which both hinder and strengthen them in relatable ways.
Davey and Grace are believable as children without the snarkiness often found in modern portrayals. While it also has a strong “Star Wars” vibe, it is mercifully free (in this installment, at least) of aliens or "smart-aleck" robots. This decision is refreshing, proving that humanity’s inner struggles and strengths can create plenty of compelling drama, allowing the story to succeed as epic science fiction with lots of edge-of-your-seat excitement. The world-building is fascinating, blending known facts about our solar system with imagined advancements that expand the horizons of the narrative.
One of the ingenious elements of this series is that each chapter opens with a passage from an interview or a published work by people who lived during Moses's era, reflecting on the changes that have come since. Kane does an excellent job capturing a variety of voices and perspectives, offering tantalizing glimpses into the “golden age” under the AI’s presence. Whether Moses achieved actual sentience remains uncertain, but his absence is deeply felt.
The conclusion wraps up satisfyingly while setting up intriguing plots and mysteries for the future of this fun universe. Despite the grim post-tech apocalypse setting, the tone is not dour or transhumanist. It is hopeful, entertaining, and great for all ages.
Happily recommended.
The main action of the story follows a crew of freelancers—essentially hired guns willing to take on difficult, often dangerous jobs throughout the solar system. From overseeing the safe delivery of fuel tankers to investigating murders, Matthew Cole, the captain of the "Sparrow" and carrying a burden from his past, prefers working alone. Naturally, he quickly acquires a unique crew: the exoskeleton-enhanced Abigail, Dr. Yvonne, fleeing from cartel thugs, and two orphaned children, Davey and Grace, who had been abused by a human trafficking ring. Slavery is a significant theme in the series, as societies lacking advanced technology, especially robotics, are forced to rely on human labor, resulting in the strong preying on the weak as the colonies struggle to survive.
The crew of the "Sparrow" forms a dynamic ensemble cast who enjoy a variety of episodic adventures that slowly reveal interconnected plot lines laid out in earlier chapters. This episodic structure, reminiscent of a classic TV show, features straightforward adventure with good-versus-evil themes. While the story could benefit from more interior development of the main characters, Kane’s clean, clear style makes for an easy and engaging read. Cole, though uncomplicated, is a character we root for, and his troubled past eventually adds layers to his motivations. His backstory is revealed quite late in the book and is well worth waiting for. All the main characters have their own complicated histories and secrets, which both hinder and strengthen them in relatable ways.
Davey and Grace are believable as children without the snarkiness often found in modern portrayals. While it also has a strong “Star Wars” vibe, it is mercifully free (in this installment, at least) of aliens or "smart-aleck" robots. This decision is refreshing, proving that humanity’s inner struggles and strengths can create plenty of compelling drama, allowing the story to succeed as epic science fiction with lots of edge-of-your-seat excitement. The world-building is fascinating, blending known facts about our solar system with imagined advancements that expand the horizons of the narrative.
One of the ingenious elements of this series is that each chapter opens with a passage from an interview or a published work by people who lived during Moses's era, reflecting on the changes that have come since. Kane does an excellent job capturing a variety of voices and perspectives, offering tantalizing glimpses into the “golden age” under the AI’s presence. Whether Moses achieved actual sentience remains uncertain, but his absence is deeply felt.
The conclusion wraps up satisfyingly while setting up intriguing plots and mysteries for the future of this fun universe. Despite the grim post-tech apocalypse setting, the tone is not dour or transhumanist. It is hopeful, entertaining, and great for all ages.
Happily recommended.
July 25, 2024
I am an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy, but I will admit that I gravitate towards fantasy. It's not that I like it more, its just that sci-fi often tries to bog down into technicalities and is dry.
That's why its been such a joy to have discovered Michael Kane and his After Moses series. All the comparisons in the other reviews to Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, etc. are accurate. There is a gritty, face-paced, western in space feel to the story. But beyond that, there is definitely a uniqueness to this with the premise. After Moses deals with humanity being artificially launched into space by what appears to be a benevolent AI who took on the name Moses. After leading humanity out among the planets of our solar system, Moses disappears under strange circumstances leaving humanity with technology it hardly understands and cannot reproduce or improve upon out among the planets sustained by this advanced technology.
Kane does a great job showing two major things. One, that humanity can (though not inevitably so) be cruel, vicious, and even animalistic when its survival is threatened. Two, that even in such times, there are individuals who are lights shining in the darkness. Though each of the protagonists have their flaws, they are >>>good<<< people doing the right thing.
One other thing I liked about this first book is that it is refreshing to read a story with Christianity (using the term generically here) not framed as evil or the main antagonist. Its a rare thing to find these days. The Catholic church (I'm avoiding spoilers here) is front and center of the story here and they are framed as good people attempting to help in the dark times.
The fiction is clean, which is a definite plus, and has great character development, hooks, worldbuilding, and plot development. Michael has excellent talent as a writer/storyteller. I only can hope that the story is going where I want it to, but I shall have to read the other books in the series to find out. I cannot wait!
Well done, Michael, and thanks for sharing your story with us.
That's why its been such a joy to have discovered Michael Kane and his After Moses series. All the comparisons in the other reviews to Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, etc. are accurate. There is a gritty, face-paced, western in space feel to the story. But beyond that, there is definitely a uniqueness to this with the premise. After Moses deals with humanity being artificially launched into space by what appears to be a benevolent AI who took on the name Moses. After leading humanity out among the planets of our solar system, Moses disappears under strange circumstances leaving humanity with technology it hardly understands and cannot reproduce or improve upon out among the planets sustained by this advanced technology.
Kane does a great job showing two major things. One, that humanity can (though not inevitably so) be cruel, vicious, and even animalistic when its survival is threatened. Two, that even in such times, there are individuals who are lights shining in the darkness. Though each of the protagonists have their flaws, they are >>>good<<< people doing the right thing.
One other thing I liked about this first book is that it is refreshing to read a story with Christianity (using the term generically here) not framed as evil or the main antagonist. Its a rare thing to find these days. The Catholic church (I'm avoiding spoilers here) is front and center of the story here and they are framed as good people attempting to help in the dark times.
The fiction is clean, which is a definite plus, and has great character development, hooks, worldbuilding, and plot development. Michael has excellent talent as a writer/storyteller. I only can hope that the story is going where I want it to, but I shall have to read the other books in the series to find out. I cannot wait!
Well done, Michael, and thanks for sharing your story with us.
February 7, 2026
Frank Herbert's Dune series is famous for its intricate world-building. Herbert meticulously explains the systems, methods, and politics that allow humanity to expand across the universe. He answers every question about plausibility before readers can ask it.
Michael F. Kane takes a different approach in his series beginning with After Moses—and it's refreshing.
Kane clearly draws inspiration from Herbert. His chapters open with quotes from historical figures within his universe, and his stories unfold across a colonized solar system. But instead of exhaustive explanations, Kane uses a brilliant narrative shortcut: an AI named Moses once arose, solved humanity's greatest challenges, and then vanished without a trace. Hence the title—everything happens "After Moses."
This device liberates Kane's storytelling. How do humans live on Ganymede? Moses invented gravity plates and environmental barriers. It's reminiscent of Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism—the extraordinary simply exists, everyone accepts it, and life continues.
With technology explained away, Kane focuses on what matters most: character development.
Each chapter tells a self-contained story where characters face captivating challenges. The situations often seem dire, yet Kane's light touch keeps readers from feeling overwhelmed. You trust these characters are equal to their trials. As the chapters accumulate, a larger narrative emerges, revealing the characters' backstories and interconnections. And always, the central mystery lingers: Who was Moses, and what happened to him?
Kane's writing style will feel familiar to fans of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide series. He has that same gift for witty banter and knows how to make you smile while telling a serious story. I found it thoroughly enjoyable.
If you're searching for a new sci-fi author—especially one who writes honest stories about characters overcoming struggles with moral integrity—Kane is an independent author well worth discovering.
Michael F. Kane takes a different approach in his series beginning with After Moses—and it's refreshing.
Kane clearly draws inspiration from Herbert. His chapters open with quotes from historical figures within his universe, and his stories unfold across a colonized solar system. But instead of exhaustive explanations, Kane uses a brilliant narrative shortcut: an AI named Moses once arose, solved humanity's greatest challenges, and then vanished without a trace. Hence the title—everything happens "After Moses."
This device liberates Kane's storytelling. How do humans live on Ganymede? Moses invented gravity plates and environmental barriers. It's reminiscent of Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism—the extraordinary simply exists, everyone accepts it, and life continues.
With technology explained away, Kane focuses on what matters most: character development.
Each chapter tells a self-contained story where characters face captivating challenges. The situations often seem dire, yet Kane's light touch keeps readers from feeling overwhelmed. You trust these characters are equal to their trials. As the chapters accumulate, a larger narrative emerges, revealing the characters' backstories and interconnections. And always, the central mystery lingers: Who was Moses, and what happened to him?
Kane's writing style will feel familiar to fans of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide series. He has that same gift for witty banter and knows how to make you smile while telling a serious story. I found it thoroughly enjoyable.
If you're searching for a new sci-fi author—especially one who writes honest stories about characters overcoming struggles with moral integrity—Kane is an independent author well worth discovering.
November 29, 2025
Awesome Launching Pad for a Western Sci-Fi Series...
After Moses delivers enjoyable characters in a richly-built world that is ripe for future story-telling. It’s immediately clear in the opening pages that the reader has stepped into an immense setting that touches on a full spectrum of scientific, social, and theological underpinnings. But the strongest pillar in the novel are the protagonists that band together and journey into the futuristic worlds of After Moses. The main character, Matthew Cole, is enigmatic and reluctant, but reveals himself to be fully likeable as he is forced to share quarters with a tattered and diverse crew. Together, they make their way through the solar system, encountering several action-packed and curious escapades. Even though the story doesn’t have many ‘slow’ places in it (there’s always healthy doses of action), it felt a little sluggish early on. The reason for this is that the characters engage in several seemingly disparate and unrelated jobs. Although the reader is introduced to cartels, unions, slaves, and business rivals, no real over-arching conflict enters into the storyline until about two-thirds into the book. This absence of plot thread during this time does lessen the amount of suspense and tension, but the excellent trade-off, though, is that the author masterfully uses that time to explore the characters and history, as well as introduce the world around them and conceivably dropping important bread crumbs for the rest of the series. Beyond that, the story redeems itself with an excellent pay-off – explosive thrills and intriguing mystery that gear the reader up for more excitement in later books! All in all, a rewarding tale for any lovers of sci-fi adventure!
After Moses delivers enjoyable characters in a richly-built world that is ripe for future story-telling. It’s immediately clear in the opening pages that the reader has stepped into an immense setting that touches on a full spectrum of scientific, social, and theological underpinnings. But the strongest pillar in the novel are the protagonists that band together and journey into the futuristic worlds of After Moses. The main character, Matthew Cole, is enigmatic and reluctant, but reveals himself to be fully likeable as he is forced to share quarters with a tattered and diverse crew. Together, they make their way through the solar system, encountering several action-packed and curious escapades. Even though the story doesn’t have many ‘slow’ places in it (there’s always healthy doses of action), it felt a little sluggish early on. The reason for this is that the characters engage in several seemingly disparate and unrelated jobs. Although the reader is introduced to cartels, unions, slaves, and business rivals, no real over-arching conflict enters into the storyline until about two-thirds into the book. This absence of plot thread during this time does lessen the amount of suspense and tension, but the excellent trade-off, though, is that the author masterfully uses that time to explore the characters and history, as well as introduce the world around them and conceivably dropping important bread crumbs for the rest of the series. Beyond that, the story redeems itself with an excellent pay-off – explosive thrills and intriguing mystery that gear the reader up for more excitement in later books! All in all, a rewarding tale for any lovers of sci-fi adventure!
October 23, 2024
Cowboy of Space
In the novel After Moses! the Reader finds a futuristic cowboy moving about the Solar System with his trusty spaceship Sparrow in search of work. Whether it's moving cargo like a freighter, working as an armed escort to a space tanker of expensive fuel, chasing down pirates, or freeing agricultural slaves, Matthew Cole is your man.
Atmospheric Venus, the Martian surface, Ceres, and the moons of Jupiter are humankind's colonies. Earth has gone silent following a massive war and an apparent ice age. There are few details. But about one hundred years ago, Moses - an AI - appeared and worked his magic for humankind's benefit. Now he's gone. The colonies struggle on, hampered by humankind's darker side for exploitive benefit.
Enter Matthew Cole, master of the Sparrow, seeking work. Marked with a strong moral compass, Cole takes on only certain jobs. Usually crewless, he manages to get the job done until on once and assignment; an unwanted accomplice is forced upon him.
Events get more interesting from there.
Interestingly, each story or chapter stands complete. Yet each one dovetails into the larger build of the advancing novel. Eventually, character details become more fully revealed rendering full and satisfying personalities.
After Moses! is a fun read. Family friendly, highly recommended.
In the novel After Moses! the Reader finds a futuristic cowboy moving about the Solar System with his trusty spaceship Sparrow in search of work. Whether it's moving cargo like a freighter, working as an armed escort to a space tanker of expensive fuel, chasing down pirates, or freeing agricultural slaves, Matthew Cole is your man.
Atmospheric Venus, the Martian surface, Ceres, and the moons of Jupiter are humankind's colonies. Earth has gone silent following a massive war and an apparent ice age. There are few details. But about one hundred years ago, Moses - an AI - appeared and worked his magic for humankind's benefit. Now he's gone. The colonies struggle on, hampered by humankind's darker side for exploitive benefit.
Enter Matthew Cole, master of the Sparrow, seeking work. Marked with a strong moral compass, Cole takes on only certain jobs. Usually crewless, he manages to get the job done until on once and assignment; an unwanted accomplice is forced upon him.
Events get more interesting from there.
Interestingly, each story or chapter stands complete. Yet each one dovetails into the larger build of the advancing novel. Eventually, character details become more fully revealed rendering full and satisfying personalities.
After Moses! is a fun read. Family friendly, highly recommended.
October 30, 2025
It’s refreshing to have morally upright protagonists who are actually complex and conflicted. The cast is pretty diverse, but shares some core values and does the “found family” theme well.
The chapters are very episodic, but never boring. There were times I expected pages of “filler” scenes between each major event, but the author kept the action and motivation going. It felt like I was reading a weekly episode of the cartoons I grew up with, except now it’s about a space cowboy.
The world and its history are mysterious and investing, and I’ll likely start the next book soon. It’s somewhat thematic due to our growing dependence on AI technology. Also, not to judge a book by its cover, but the design made it easy to pick back up each day. I’ll definitely be recommending this book to friends and family!
The chapters are very episodic, but never boring. There were times I expected pages of “filler” scenes between each major event, but the author kept the action and motivation going. It felt like I was reading a weekly episode of the cartoons I grew up with, except now it’s about a space cowboy.
The world and its history are mysterious and investing, and I’ll likely start the next book soon. It’s somewhat thematic due to our growing dependence on AI technology. Also, not to judge a book by its cover, but the design made it easy to pick back up each day. I’ll definitely be recommending this book to friends and family!
February 17, 2025
This is the first in a western-influenced post-apocalyptic science fiction series by Michael F. Kane. Focused on a roving spaceship-for-hire, but with some religious (specifically Catholic) themes, it makes one think of the famous 2002 TV series Firefly crossed with the 2010 film The Book of Eli. The first few chapters were a bit slow, but after them, I couldn’t put this book down.
The title of the novel comes from the name of an AI entity which took humanity to the planets, and then vanished (prior to the time of the novel), leaving earth to nuclear catastrophe and the planets to slowly decaying infrastructure. The action takes place on Mars, Venus, the dwarf planet Ceres, and various moons of Jupiter and of Saturn.
The title of the novel comes from the name of an AI entity which took humanity to the planets, and then vanished (prior to the time of the novel), leaving earth to nuclear catastrophe and the planets to slowly decaying infrastructure. The action takes place on Mars, Venus, the dwarf planet Ceres, and various moons of Jupiter and of Saturn.
August 23, 2026
Cozy space western
After Moses is basically a cozy version of Firefly, Joss Whedon’s much-beloved space western series. In fact, my main problem with the book was that it’s sometimes too cozy. The writing can also get a little heavy-handed, preachy, and occasionally downright cringe.
But.
Somehow, it works.
I slowly grew to love the little ragtag team of mercenaries with hearts of gold. They’re fun to hang out with, and by the end, I was completely invested in them.
I just hope the writing gets a little sharper as the series goes on. I’ve already bought the next one, so I guess I’m about to find out.
After Moses is basically a cozy version of Firefly, Joss Whedon’s much-beloved space western series. In fact, my main problem with the book was that it’s sometimes too cozy. The writing can also get a little heavy-handed, preachy, and occasionally downright cringe.
But.
Somehow, it works.
I slowly grew to love the little ragtag team of mercenaries with hearts of gold. They’re fun to hang out with, and by the end, I was completely invested in them.
I just hope the writing gets a little sharper as the series goes on. I’ve already bought the next one, so I guess I’m about to find out.
December 13, 2022
This novel answered a prayer…
This novel answered a prayer I had not uttered, that in reality I did not even comprehend until the last pages of this novel. I deeply felt the prayer woven in your novel’s words. A prayer about healing from the depth of damage inherent in the cost of resisting evil. This story, this work, was used by Christ to see me through a realization of the extensive price I have paid. Thank you is inadequate Michael Kane. Perhaps healing and rest is coming to me. Your words, your story bring hope.
This novel answered a prayer I had not uttered, that in reality I did not even comprehend until the last pages of this novel. I deeply felt the prayer woven in your novel’s words. A prayer about healing from the depth of damage inherent in the cost of resisting evil. This story, this work, was used by Christ to see me through a realization of the extensive price I have paid. Thank you is inadequate Michael Kane. Perhaps healing and rest is coming to me. Your words, your story bring hope.
May 16, 2024
After a highly advanced AI, Moses, lifted humanity up from the brink and brought us Solar System, he disappeared. The rapid scientific advances and progress disappeared with him. Humanity is in decline. Enter freelancer Matthew Cole, who seeks to keep the light of what is good burning.
He gathers a motley crew of misfits and outcasts for various adventures from Venus to Saturn, fighting for what is right. But Matthew has a dark and mysterious past, while an old adversary stalks his every move.
A series of exciting adventures across the Solar System in this piece!
He gathers a motley crew of misfits and outcasts for various adventures from Venus to Saturn, fighting for what is right. But Matthew has a dark and mysterious past, while an old adversary stalks his every move.
A series of exciting adventures across the Solar System in this piece!
August 7, 2024
a philosophical adventure
I thought I was signing up for a good ol western shoot em up story. This book had plenty of that but so much more. A great philosophical conundrum surrounds the plot lines of this novel and excellently ties them together at the end while at the same time seeding future plans for the upcoming books. Just ordered book 2 because I HAVE to know where this take is heading. Do yourself a favor and take this journey through this narrative. It is a bit long of a read but ultimately worth it ten times over
I thought I was signing up for a good ol western shoot em up story. This book had plenty of that but so much more. A great philosophical conundrum surrounds the plot lines of this novel and excellently ties them together at the end while at the same time seeding future plans for the upcoming books. Just ordered book 2 because I HAVE to know where this take is heading. Do yourself a favor and take this journey through this narrative. It is a bit long of a read but ultimately worth it ten times over
January 3, 2026
After being in a bit of a reading slump, this was the perfect book to help get me out of it. A fun, episodic space western, with enjoyable characters. A worthy entry into the space western category, drawing on influences that I enjoy (Firefly, Star Wars, The Expanse, etc.) but bringing together into its own story. Given the book was published in 2019, the main premise of a benevolent AI running all of human society and then disappearing still works very well in 2025. Would recommend to general sci-fi fans.
March 14, 2026
After Moses was both a fun and inspiring read. You will find true heroes (that aren’t morally grey) working in the galaxy to make an honest living while also helping those that are in need.
For a good portion of this book the “team” is being brought together while gaining much needed experience in mostly episodic chapters that felt loosely connected. But the story really comes together in a final act that was action packed and deeply moving.
I highly recommend this introduction to the scifi series After Moses.
For a good portion of this book the “team” is being brought together while gaining much needed experience in mostly episodic chapters that felt loosely connected. But the story really comes together in a final act that was action packed and deeply moving.
I highly recommend this introduction to the scifi series After Moses.
September 27, 2026
So far, only 0.25 through and this is a decent 3.5 - 4.0
Seems like an enjoyable space-romp similar to the 80-90's in style.
Relatively simple, does not seem to work the brain much with tech explanation except to point to things as existing due to a now-missing God-like AI.
It accidentally points out a wholly likely future wherein our society comes to depend upon AI as a Cargo Cult.
Again, only part way through and perhaps I'll be wrong and it ups the mental engagement and curiosity more involved than simply finding hidden parts of a missing artifact.
Seems like an enjoyable space-romp similar to the 80-90's in style.
Relatively simple, does not seem to work the brain much with tech explanation except to point to things as existing due to a now-missing God-like AI.
It accidentally points out a wholly likely future wherein our society comes to depend upon AI as a Cargo Cult.
Again, only part way through and perhaps I'll be wrong and it ups the mental engagement and curiosity more involved than simply finding hidden parts of a missing artifact.
August 21, 2026
This book was fantastic. To be able to write an entertaining and original story, while still wrestling with some philosophical/theological questions of our current time is a needle that was threaded wonderfully.
I’m not that good at writing, so I’ll let some others on here do a better job of giving a more complete review, but this definitely was a fun and thoughtful reading experience. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
I’m not that good at writing, so I’ll let some others on here do a better job of giving a more complete review, but this definitely was a fun and thoughtful reading experience. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
September 30, 2024
Excellent book series written about humans as an early spacefaring civilization. It initially reminded me of "The Expanse" series, but I fizzled out on The Expanse books part way through. I could not put these books down and am anxiously awaiting the sixth book in the series. The premise behind the series is new, creative, and interesting.
April 27, 2025
Amazing! Greatly enjoyed each character and watching them grow in small ways throughout the book. Initially I didnt realize how many books would be in the series but it makes sense with the big world that is being fleshed out. I am looking forward to seeing how all the threads weave and tie together as the lore and characters progress.
May 17, 2025
Completely hooked on this series!
Great sci-fi action adventure with just the right mix of history, science, philosophy, technology, space travel and “magic.” Can’t wait to dive into the next in the series, and spend some more time with this cast of characters. Bravo, Mr. Kane! (Patriot_Mimaw)
Great sci-fi action adventure with just the right mix of history, science, philosophy, technology, space travel and “magic.” Can’t wait to dive into the next in the series, and spend some more time with this cast of characters. Bravo, Mr. Kane! (Patriot_Mimaw)
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