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ISC Fleet #2
Silver Search
It's been just six months since the unprovoked, brutal attack on Inoria that killed tens of thousands. The enemy has paid a price in the deep-space skirmishes since but seems in no mind to retire. But, what, in fact, is the enemy mind? What, in the end, do they want?
Carol Hansen and her Antares shipmates are going back to solve the mystery they found at Beta Hydri, taking a retinue of academics with them.
David Powell survived Sigma's battle, dragging that battered ship to safety. Now promoted and on Columbia with his old friend Dan Smith in command, a new role, indeed, a new life, begins for him.
Joanne Henderson's Intrepid continues its silent mission among the nearby stars, while Natalie Hayden and Ben Price begin to find connections beyond what happens inside a Sentinel.
But back at Fleet HQ, there is growing frustration about how to run a war when a light-year-per-day just doesn’t seem nearly fast enough.
Carol Hansen and her Antares shipmates are going back to solve the mystery they found at Beta Hydri, taking a retinue of academics with them.
David Powell survived Sigma's battle, dragging that battered ship to safety. Now promoted and on Columbia with his old friend Dan Smith in command, a new role, indeed, a new life, begins for him.
Joanne Henderson's Intrepid continues its silent mission among the nearby stars, while Natalie Hayden and Ben Price begin to find connections beyond what happens inside a Sentinel.
But back at Fleet HQ, there is growing frustration about how to run a war when a light-year-per-day just doesn’t seem nearly fast enough.
- GenresScience Fiction
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2019
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About the author
Rock Whitehouse
13 books20 followersRock grew up in Westlake, Ohio, a far-western suburb of Cleveland, back when it was mostly farms and grape vineyards. He and other kids his age picked grapes in the summer. There were plenty of open fields and woods to explore and Rock and his friends spent much of their 'idle' time outside getting dirty.
After Westlake High School, he joined the US Air Force where he was assigned to technical intelligence work at NSA/Fort Meade, MD, Shemya AFB (now Eareckson Air Station), and SAC HQ at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska.
After service he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology, studying first at Lorain County Community College and then Cleveland State University, under the GI Bill. Rock has always praised the education he got, calling it the best cheap education anyone could ask for.
He started in the hospital lab as an ASCP-registered Medical Technologist, but soon transitioned to managing the lab information system, and eventually set off as a contractor to develop an Anatomic Pathology System for 3M. This was one of the first significant lab products founded on Unix, a window-based user interface, and a commercial relational database. Some years later he was a senior software engineer on the ALS->HBO&Co->McKesson->Allscripts Horizon Lab system. (M&A is such fun for the employees, right?)
In a way, he's always been a writer, He wrote sci-fi stories in long hand on notebook paper in middle school. (Thankfully those are all lost to posterity) Even at NSA he was known for the ability to write clear, accurate daily reports and this continued into his IT days, where documentation and explanation was (and still is) so important. He's always wanted to write 'for real' and with his retirement he's run out of excuses.
Of course, he's never been all work and no play so together with his long-suffering (like, 43 years long) wife Carey, he has two wonderful daughters, an equal number of exceptional sons-in-law, and five just-as-wonderful grandchildren. Together they are the glue of his life and a constant source of enjoyment.
Otherwise, Rock is an instrument rated private pilot and has owned two airplanes. The first was a beautiful 1968 Beech Musketeer, the second a 1964 Cessna 210D. He is currently planeless.
Rock is a member of SFWA.
After Westlake High School, he joined the US Air Force where he was assigned to technical intelligence work at NSA/Fort Meade, MD, Shemya AFB (now Eareckson Air Station), and SAC HQ at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska.
After service he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology, studying first at Lorain County Community College and then Cleveland State University, under the GI Bill. Rock has always praised the education he got, calling it the best cheap education anyone could ask for.
He started in the hospital lab as an ASCP-registered Medical Technologist, but soon transitioned to managing the lab information system, and eventually set off as a contractor to develop an Anatomic Pathology System for 3M. This was one of the first significant lab products founded on Unix, a window-based user interface, and a commercial relational database. Some years later he was a senior software engineer on the ALS->HBO&Co->McKesson->Allscripts Horizon Lab system. (M&A is such fun for the employees, right?)
In a way, he's always been a writer, He wrote sci-fi stories in long hand on notebook paper in middle school. (Thankfully those are all lost to posterity) Even at NSA he was known for the ability to write clear, accurate daily reports and this continued into his IT days, where documentation and explanation was (and still is) so important. He's always wanted to write 'for real' and with his retirement he's run out of excuses.
Of course, he's never been all work and no play so together with his long-suffering (like, 43 years long) wife Carey, he has two wonderful daughters, an equal number of exceptional sons-in-law, and five just-as-wonderful grandchildren. Together they are the glue of his life and a constant source of enjoyment.
Otherwise, Rock is an instrument rated private pilot and has owned two airplanes. The first was a beautiful 1968 Beech Musketeer, the second a 1964 Cessna 210D. He is currently planeless.
Rock is a member of SFWA.
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August 28, 2024
Really like the series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
August 6, 2023
Excellent sci fi adventure
The worldbuilding is fantastic, the Enemy was a definite (and horrifying) surprise, and the story is thrilling. BUT, yes, war is hell, and military sci fi is expected to have a body count. However, that doesn't mean I have to like a character death that felt like a gratuitous example of how horrible war can be. I gave the book 5 stars for the writing and inventive plot; I enjoyed the exploration of Big Blue (minus the horrific body count). I'm not sure I'll continue the series at this time.
The worldbuilding is fantastic, the Enemy was a definite (and horrifying) surprise, and the story is thrilling. BUT, yes, war is hell, and military sci fi is expected to have a body count. However, that doesn't mean I have to like a character death that felt like a gratuitous example of how horrible war can be. I gave the book 5 stars for the writing and inventive plot; I enjoyed the exploration of Big Blue (minus the horrific body count). I'm not sure I'll continue the series at this time.
July 25, 2023
loved it
I couldn’t put it down. Love the science and all the good people. Really looking forward to next book in series. Highly recommended.
I couldn’t put it down. Love the science and all the good people. Really looking forward to next book in series. Highly recommended.
September 19, 2022
Intense and Disturbing at Times
The characters and storyline from book 1 continue in this installment, supported by good character development and a well defined plot. There are a couple of intense emotional scenes, one focused on the death of a fairly major character. It can be a shock to the reader to lose a character they’ve come to know. This book slowly ramps up expectations towards the end and leaves the reader with several assumptions and anticipated actions, but no resolution without the next installment.
The characters and storyline from book 1 continue in this installment, supported by good character development and a well defined plot. There are a couple of intense emotional scenes, one focused on the death of a fairly major character. It can be a shock to the reader to lose a character they’ve come to know. This book slowly ramps up expectations towards the end and leaves the reader with several assumptions and anticipated actions, but no resolution without the next installment.
November 26, 2023
I gave this book the full power read. Better than book one. The author is comfortable with his characters and is taking development risks. I personally would normally only give this book three stars but I feel like rewarding the effort and improvement.
The plot remains way too jumpy but luckily the story is interesting enough that the reader is invested in trying to connect the choppy plot.
Looking forward to the third book.
The plot remains way too jumpy but luckily the story is interesting enough that the reader is invested in trying to connect the choppy plot.
Looking forward to the third book.
October 19, 2023
This book had a lot more technical jargon, which I slogged through and managed to understand enough of to know what was going on. The interplay between characters was interesting, there's just so many of them! I'm ready for the next book, where hopefully they get to kick some extraterrestrial ass! These beings have no redeeming qualities.
October 21, 2023
good follow-up to first book.
The hunt for the enemy continues and our heroes finally engage the enemy in a ground battle and get a look at exactly what they are up against. Meanwhile the enemy is searching for earth as well and freak out when they finally find it. Looking forward to how this plays out.
The hunt for the enemy continues and our heroes finally engage the enemy in a ground battle and get a look at exactly what they are up against. Meanwhile the enemy is searching for earth as well and freak out when they finally find it. Looking forward to how this plays out.
November 21, 2023
Loved the first book, the second was just as good. Started #3. I enjoy the characters & the story. Everyone is smart, does the right thing. Plot moves along well. Some surprises. Enough to keep you guessing. The writing style is great. I read a lot & love when I can connect with a story. Enjoy reading. Stay up way too late reading. Life is good!
December 23, 2021
Modern Military space Fiction at its best
Modern Military Space Sci-fi at its best brilliant reading this series of books has me hooked next book loading already and the plot twists and turns through this story
Modern Military Space Sci-fi at its best brilliant reading this series of books has me hooked next book loading already and the plot twists and turns through this story
July 6, 2023
Excellent +
He actually keeps me reading every word!!! Practically no scanning! And that is one of the biggest compliments I can give an author. Of course I'll read the next one. Gotta know how we defeat the enemy!
He actually keeps me reading every word!!! Practically no scanning! And that is one of the biggest compliments I can give an author. Of course I'll read the next one. Gotta know how we defeat the enemy!
December 5, 2023
As good as Asimov!
As I read this series Isaac Asimov comes to mind. The authors ability to give real depth to the characters is so unlike most science fiction. I am going to buy the next book in the series today!
As I read this series Isaac Asimov comes to mind. The authors ability to give real depth to the characters is so unlike most science fiction. I am going to buy the next book in the series today!
February 1, 2024
Silver Search
Just as good as the first. It's so good that I stayed up far to late because it was just to good to put down. Now on to the third book in the series. I'm not going to go into the story details. You can read that in the author's blurp. Have fun!
Just as good as the first. It's so good that I stayed up far to late because it was just to good to put down. Now on to the third book in the series. I'm not going to go into the story details. You can read that in the author's blurp. Have fun!
November 12, 2019
Excellent follow up to the first book in the series, Silver Enigma. Intriguing plot and engaging characters. Looking forward to the third book!
September 4, 2023
best yet
This was the best writing of it’s type I have seen so far w/ kindle here’s your five more words
This was the best writing of it’s type I have seen so far w/ kindle here’s your five more words
September 23, 2023
Well written and exciting!!
A very well written exciting series so far. I will continue with the next book in the series and am looking forward to the story line!!!
A very well written exciting series so far. I will continue with the next book in the series and am looking forward to the story line!!!
October 4, 2023
This story grabbed me and didn’t let go.
Silver Search s full of exciting action and great characters. Thank you Mr. Rock Whitehouse for many hours of captivating reading.
Silver Search s full of exciting action and great characters. Thank you Mr. Rock Whitehouse for many hours of captivating reading.
November 19, 2023
This series was remarkably good. I really enjoyed the characters and the story!
January 2, 2024
You know it’s a good book when you immediately download and begin the sequel! Intriguing characters that you can relate to and an interesting plot. Now on to book three…
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