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Skeleton in Space #2
GalaxSec
A magical skeleton, an office lady, and a corporate mercenary team walk onto a Histaff-infected planet. If only there was a joke in there somewhere.
Douglas crash lands on the planet Evengi Prime and proceeds to do what he does best: repetitive chaos. He tries to set a plastic table on fire and makes a few pretty pink mushroom clouds, but luckily the planet is long dead and its current inhabitants are incapable of lodging complaints. He then finds a new friend in a familiar body, who helps him make sense of the strange world while getting used as a test dummy for new spells.
Fienak, a kidnapped street rat, gets caught up in this particular mess when her mercenary team is sent to investigate a rumored death, namely that of super-corporation owner 'Solan'. Yet before the scouting expedition can truly get started, they stumble across ghosts from the past... and a planet-spanning bioweapon that is much more awake than expected.
Join Douglas on his quest for monotonous tasks, junk food, and maybe becoming a space cop!
Douglas crash lands on the planet Evengi Prime and proceeds to do what he does best: repetitive chaos. He tries to set a plastic table on fire and makes a few pretty pink mushroom clouds, but luckily the planet is long dead and its current inhabitants are incapable of lodging complaints. He then finds a new friend in a familiar body, who helps him make sense of the strange world while getting used as a test dummy for new spells.
Fienak, a kidnapped street rat, gets caught up in this particular mess when her mercenary team is sent to investigate a rumored death, namely that of super-corporation owner 'Solan'. Yet before the scouting expedition can truly get started, they stumble across ghosts from the past... and a planet-spanning bioweapon that is much more awake than expected.
Join Douglas on his quest for monotonous tasks, junk food, and maybe becoming a space cop!
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2019
About the author
Andries Louws
11 books132 followersAndries Louws is an avid reader of fantasy, science fiction and pretty much everything interesting since a young age. He is still thankful to the nice ladies at the local library that let him check out all those violent action thrillers, epic fantasy books and encyclopaedias without enforcing age requirements. He also studied multimedia design and computer science while devouring as many novels, audiobooks, and video games as he could get his hands on. He then started writing his own stories after reading one too many badly translated Chinese novels and hasn't stopped since.
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December 22, 2019
The most goofball of litrpg stories goes on.
It is a story that you can't rate as 5-star... yet can't leave alone. The insane idea of a skeleton that gets enrolled in an utterly broken System full of bugs and stumbles across the universe, causing mayhem because nobody can expect Douglas to be what he is. The cast of broken characters. All of this adds up to a story unlike any other. By now, I'm sure that Douglas is an homage to Douglas Adams, because it's what it feels like.
There's a few specks of rationality, and explanations, but they remain few.
It's still a completely wild ride. So, buckle up and ride the... histaff, I think?
It is a story that you can't rate as 5-star... yet can't leave alone. The insane idea of a skeleton that gets enrolled in an utterly broken System full of bugs and stumbles across the universe, causing mayhem because nobody can expect Douglas to be what he is. The cast of broken characters. All of this adds up to a story unlike any other. By now, I'm sure that Douglas is an homage to Douglas Adams, because it's what it feels like.
There's a few specks of rationality, and explanations, but they remain few.
It's still a completely wild ride. So, buckle up and ride the... histaff, I think?
September 22, 2021
I listened to an audio book but that isn't currently listed on Goodreads.com so I'm putting my review here. And short and sweet this review is: Basically, if you enjoyed book 1 you will enjoy book 2. This author deserves recognition as he is writing in a field where poor writing abounds. This author has envisioned his characters and the world they inhabit and communicates the resulting story well. The author has also created a universe where adventure abounds. I just wish more authors aspired to this level of competency.
September 22, 2021
5 stars as the novel has a very unique and ridiculous premise. The book is oddly difficult to put down. The book had many moments which forced me to laugh out loud. Overall I enjoyed it and was keen for the series to continue.
I know that this book isn't for everyone. It will read like someone narrating an engaging "Let's Play" - but for the right person it's enjoyable. I know I liked both novels.
People have criticised the treatment of the female characters. Personally I saw it as a matter of perspective - the skeleton lacked the perception and perspective to respect anything that didn't directly empower him. Since the main woman had her own agency and thoughts, then it was up to the reader to judge her value in the sections which were written from her POV.
I would have liked the world to be more fleshed out, and for there to be more experience of the "medieval fantasy" skeleton operating in a space opera world. There were some typos, with what appeared to be machine corrections. The author also used "amount of" where "number of" was correct grammar.
I know that this book isn't for everyone. It will read like someone narrating an engaging "Let's Play" - but for the right person it's enjoyable. I know I liked both novels.
People have criticised the treatment of the female characters. Personally I saw it as a matter of perspective - the skeleton lacked the perception and perspective to respect anything that didn't directly empower him. Since the main woman had her own agency and thoughts, then it was up to the reader to judge her value in the sections which were written from her POV.
I would have liked the world to be more fleshed out, and for there to be more experience of the "medieval fantasy" skeleton operating in a space opera world. There were some typos, with what appeared to be machine corrections. The author also used "amount of" where "number of" was correct grammar.
February 20, 2021
Well
It is a story I find enjoyable, unfortunately it seems to have gone the way of many stories I have enjoyed and come to an abrupt halt as the rest of the story remains locked inside the authors mind behind a wall of inspiration, either for another of their stories or lack of said inspiration for this one. I await another installment that may never come as I fill the void the characters leave behind with yet more books.
It is a story I find enjoyable, unfortunately it seems to have gone the way of many stories I have enjoyed and come to an abrupt halt as the rest of the story remains locked inside the authors mind behind a wall of inspiration, either for another of their stories or lack of said inspiration for this one. I await another installment that may never come as I fill the void the characters leave behind with yet more books.
June 13, 2020
For some reason this book has been in the back of my mind. Lets see if I will regret reading this too.
I needed this. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. This whacky fun romp was just what the Doctor ordered.
This mix of science and magic grew on me eventually. There also seems to be a little shadow war going on.
I will definitely be reading the sequel.
3.5/5 Stars
I needed this. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. This whacky fun romp was just what the Doctor ordered.
This mix of science and magic grew on me eventually. There also seems to be a little shadow war going on.
I will definitely be reading the sequel.
3.5/5 Stars
February 3, 2020
The novelty from the first book wore off and now, the book was...not bad exactly, but it was lacking in some aspects. I won't read on, as most of the book just wasn't that entertaining to me, though there were a few nice scenes I've enjoyed.
February 26, 2020
Worthy sequel. Worth the wait.
I read this book last night after it popped up on my Kindle account. I have been waiting for quite awhile. I was a big fan of the first book in the series and GalaxSec did not disappoint.
I read this book last night after it popped up on my Kindle account. I have been waiting for quite awhile. I was a big fan of the first book in the series and GalaxSec did not disappoint.
May 18, 2020
A highly entertaining scifi adventure
The number of times this book had me laughing or chuckling made this scifi adventure one of the best I've read. It straddles the line between dry humor and bad assert with finesse. Definitely a great afternoon read.
The number of times this book had me laughing or chuckling made this scifi adventure one of the best I've read. It straddles the line between dry humor and bad assert with finesse. Definitely a great afternoon read.
September 26, 2020
Great Series
Probably the best kindle unlimited read this year. Its interesting and not too rpg-ish. The main character is pretty funny always a bit of mild non sequitur humour going on. Just few enough
Probably the best kindle unlimited read this year. Its interesting and not too rpg-ish. The main character is pretty funny always a bit of mild non sequitur humour going on. Just few enough
January 26, 2021
What a series!!!
I read both books yesterday and today. Not going to lie, the first book and the way it started, it made it difficult. But once it got going.... It’s simply a fun series. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.
I read both books yesterday and today. Not going to lie, the first book and the way it started, it made it difficult. But once it got going.... It’s simply a fun series. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.
January 25, 2020
Great stuff
This is almost a fully unique premise and great story telling.
Will Doug the skeleton save or doom the universe?
This is almost a fully unique premise and great story telling.
Will Doug the skeleton save or doom the universe?
April 28, 2020
Hilarious
Wonderful addition to the series, just needed some better review/editing before being published. Else this would have been a five star review.
Wonderful addition to the series, just needed some better review/editing before being published. Else this would have been a five star review.
June 8, 2020
Currently finishing the audiobook. My favorite series of 2020 by far. Absolutely can't wait until book 3
June 12, 2020
4.25*
August 3, 2020
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG and space thrillers.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG and space thrillers.
November 14, 2020
Good stuff
Enjoyed book two very much. Good story, good humor, good progression. Can't wait for book three to see where this story is going.
Enjoyed book two very much. Good story, good humor, good progression. Can't wait for book three to see where this story is going.
January 3, 2021
Quite liked the sequel. More, please!
December 8, 2019
Great book
Stellar work once again from Andries Louws. The action and stakes really ramp up in this one and it looks like our skeleton hero is just getting started!
Stellar work once again from Andries Louws. The action and stakes really ramp up in this one and it looks like our skeleton hero is just getting started!
November 30, 2019
Great series
I can't wait for the next. That said...I find it hard to get immersed in a book that diverges from the main character to much. Though it was interesting to get their view points I found myself skipping those parts because I wanted to get back to Douglas. It's adds to the story but lowers my enjoyment. I'm afraid it will get even worst in the next book because there are even more charters added in this book. I hate it when I get 3-4 books into a series then stop reading it because it got to complicated.
I can't wait for the next. That said...I find it hard to get immersed in a book that diverges from the main character to much. Though it was interesting to get their view points I found myself skipping those parts because I wanted to get back to Douglas. It's adds to the story but lowers my enjoyment. I'm afraid it will get even worst in the next book because there are even more charters added in this book. I hate it when I get 3-4 books into a series then stop reading it because it got to complicated.
November 30, 2019
Great book
A really good book with both action, adventure and a good magical system with good explanations. I enjoyed it a lot.
A really good book with both action, adventure and a good magical system with good explanations. I enjoyed it a lot.
November 23, 2019
Enjoyable read, though you have to pay attention
I really enjoyed both the first book as well as this one. Sometimes it's a little hard following what it going on, but I still think it's a really interesting story. I just hope it explains a little more in the future.
I really enjoyed both the first book as well as this one. Sometimes it's a little hard following what it going on, but I still think it's a really interesting story. I just hope it explains a little more in the future.
November 15, 2019
Entertaining
The story was quite entertaining if you can roll with a stupid protagonist. Despite his handicap Douglas still manages to kick ass.
The story was quite entertaining if you can roll with a stupid protagonist. Despite his handicap Douglas still manages to kick ass.
October 31, 2019
Book two
Mistakes: I lost count. Things like no when it should be know, site instead of side. Just to many of these kind of mistakes to rate this any higher. Get better editing.
Plot: On a planet overrun by bio-weapons. Trying to grow, also trying to protect his bones and wanting to become a cop.
Characters: I liked this female side character better than the one from the first book. I also liked the Mc better since we don’t spend as much time having to slog through him rebuilding himself. Would still like to see him with a bit more intelligence.
6/10
Mistakes: I lost count. Things like no when it should be know, site instead of side. Just to many of these kind of mistakes to rate this any higher. Get better editing.
Plot: On a planet overrun by bio-weapons. Trying to grow, also trying to protect his bones and wanting to become a cop.
Characters: I liked this female side character better than the one from the first book. I also liked the Mc better since we don’t spend as much time having to slog through him rebuilding himself. Would still like to see him with a bit more intelligence.
6/10
October 24, 2019
Alert
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
October 31, 2019
This is really great stuff!
Not for everyone but the first book was so wildly different that I couldn’t stop reading. I highly recommend giving the series a try, it really is interesting and worth it!
Not for everyone but the first book was so wildly different that I couldn’t stop reading. I highly recommend giving the series a try, it really is interesting and worth it!
October 11, 2019
Does a skeleton on an alien planet still count as space?
Our favorite spooky scary skeleton is back. Stranded on a planet covered in the Hi-Staff infection Douglas has to adapt to ever more powerful threats. Loved this even more than the first
Our favorite spooky scary skeleton is back. Stranded on a planet covered in the Hi-Staff infection Douglas has to adapt to ever more powerful threats. Loved this even more than the first
October 18, 2019
T’was weird
How else do you describe a book about a sentient skeleton and his adventures of getting repeatedly destroyed and then reassembled (better each time)? The book is full of sideways humor and head-scratching character interactions.
What fun.
How else do you describe a book about a sentient skeleton and his adventures of getting repeatedly destroyed and then reassembled (better each time)? The book is full of sideways humor and head-scratching character interactions.
What fun.
October 26, 2019
Good sequel
The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the horrendous editing job. Leaving in the single largest number of spelling and grammar errors I've ever seen in a book still couldn't keep Douglas down though.
The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the horrendous editing job. Leaving in the single largest number of spelling and grammar errors I've ever seen in a book still couldn't keep Douglas down though.
October 12, 2019
Good
A another good entry in the series, I am looking forward to see what happens next for Douglas and Evot.
A another good entry in the series, I am looking forward to see what happens next for Douglas and Evot.
October 12, 2019
Such a stupid savant skeleton
Douglas is stupid. I love douglas so much. Douglas does not care. I do not show my bones. A great continuation of book 1.
Douglas is stupid. I love douglas so much. Douglas does not care. I do not show my bones. A great continuation of book 1.
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