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The Terran Cycle Box Set: Intrinsic, Tempest, Heretic, Legacy
All 4 books of The Terran Cycle quadrilogy in one place.
Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell’s ‘The Terran Cycle’:
‘A breath of fresh air. Philip C Quaintrell is up there with Asher, Hamilton and Banks.’ – Stephen Whitfield – Amazon customer
‘Great blend of sci-fi and fantasy themes, fast-moving and packed with action.’ – Steven Matthews – Amazon customer
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KALIAN GAINES HAS A SECRET.
He looks like us.
He lives like us.
But he is not one of us…
Lightyears away, a human hand print, embedded into a rock, has been discovered on a moon; yet mankind has never set foot on it. This discovery holds a secret which will sweep Kalian into the heart of a conspiracy that has corrupted the galaxy for two hundred thousand years.
Dive into Philip C. Quaintrell’s Terran Cycle quadrilogy, exploring the origins of mankind.
AN UNMISSABLE GALAXY-SPANNING EPIC SERIES.
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‘This is staggeringly good.’ – Kindle customer
‘This series is going to be at the top of my re-read list for the foreseeable future.’ – Jemma R – Amazon customer
Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell’s ‘The Terran Cycle’:
‘A breath of fresh air. Philip C Quaintrell is up there with Asher, Hamilton and Banks.’ – Stephen Whitfield – Amazon customer
‘Great blend of sci-fi and fantasy themes, fast-moving and packed with action.’ – Steven Matthews – Amazon customer
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KALIAN GAINES HAS A SECRET.
He looks like us.
He lives like us.
But he is not one of us…
Lightyears away, a human hand print, embedded into a rock, has been discovered on a moon; yet mankind has never set foot on it. This discovery holds a secret which will sweep Kalian into the heart of a conspiracy that has corrupted the galaxy for two hundred thousand years.
Dive into Philip C. Quaintrell’s Terran Cycle quadrilogy, exploring the origins of mankind.
AN UNMISSABLE GALAXY-SPANNING EPIC SERIES.
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‘This is staggeringly good.’ – Kindle customer
‘This series is going to be at the top of my re-read list for the foreseeable future.’ – Jemma R – Amazon customer
- GenresScience Fiction
1732 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2019
185 people are currently reading
39 people want to read
About the author
Philip C. Quaintrell
26 books1,482 followersPhilip started his career as an emergency nurse and began writing the books he’d want to read as a hobby between shifts.
He published his first novel in 2016, and soon began his epic fantasy series, The Echoes Saga which went straight into the Amazon bestsellers list in 4 countries.
Now one of the best-selling indie authors worldwide, Philip lives in Manchester, England with his wife and two young children and is hoping this is just the beginning.
He published his first novel in 2016, and soon began his epic fantasy series, The Echoes Saga which went straight into the Amazon bestsellers list in 4 countries.
Now one of the best-selling indie authors worldwide, Philip lives in Manchester, England with his wife and two young children and is hoping this is just the beginning.
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March 3, 2020
Good story reasonably written
Having first come across the author's later works in the field of Fantasy writing I feel his later work is better written. That may be due to natural progression and improvement, his preference or comfort with a different genre, or even my own preferences. Either way it's just my opinion. What has remained constant is the imaginative and engaging story telling with a plot than spans eons and I look forward to reading more of his work.
Having first come across the author's later works in the field of Fantasy writing I feel his later work is better written. That may be due to natural progression and improvement, his preference or comfort with a different genre, or even my own preferences. Either way it's just my opinion. What has remained constant is the imaginative and engaging story telling with a plot than spans eons and I look forward to reading more of his work.
March 12, 2021
A little slow at first but Quaintrell always pulls me in.
4 stars because it is a little slow at first and it could use a little spell checking but, the writing is well done and enjoyable. Honestly, I'm a big fan of Mr. Quaintrell after reading his fantasy series. I do so love a series that takes longer than a few days to read. It always makes me sad when they end. I am definitely looking forward to more by this author. He is in my top ten to read for sure.
4 stars because it is a little slow at first and it could use a little spell checking but, the writing is well done and enjoyable. Honestly, I'm a big fan of Mr. Quaintrell after reading his fantasy series. I do so love a series that takes longer than a few days to read. It always makes me sad when they end. I am definitely looking forward to more by this author. He is in my top ten to read for sure.
October 7, 2022
Wonderful world to get lost in.
It started out alittle hard to get in to but if you keep reading you'll all a sudden find yourself amazed at what you've been taken in to. Its a story you have to be able to see in your mind. Yes you have to be able to see it. I hope you enjoy the read.
It started out alittle hard to get in to but if you keep reading you'll all a sudden find yourself amazed at what you've been taken in to. Its a story you have to be able to see in your mind. Yes you have to be able to see it. I hope you enjoy the read.
March 5, 2024
Plenty of action and a fun read
It's a good series a bit long , but it has interesting characters and is a fun read. I would read awhile and then wait a few weeks and then read some more. I have read the other books by the writer and he doesn't disappoint, plenty of action and interesting characters. Enjoy!
It's a good series a bit long , but it has interesting characters and is a fun read. I would read awhile and then wait a few weeks and then read some more. I have read the other books by the writer and he doesn't disappoint, plenty of action and interesting characters. Enjoy!
April 12, 2020
Great read
Overall a really enjoyable series that I devoured in a few days. The characters developed well over the series and the unfolding of the layers of the Terran mystery was well done
Overall a really enjoyable series that I devoured in a few days. The characters developed well over the series and the unfolding of the layers of the Terran mystery was well done
August 16, 2020
Great 5 star read for the sci fi fan. Well build characters, well told stores running concurrently on a solid story line that thrilled, engaged and encapsulated in a sci fi universe full of wonder, action and intrigue! A 5 star recommendation for the sci fi fan is a must... it will not disappoint!
February 7, 2021
A very attention grabbing saga
One of the best stories I've read in a while. The story line is gripping and doesn't get cluttered up with top much detail it has enough detail to make it believable but doesn't get cluttered.
One of the best stories I've read in a while. The story line is gripping and doesn't get cluttered up with top much detail it has enough detail to make it believable but doesn't get cluttered.
February 21, 2021
Good humans against the universe saga.
This was a great series with well defined characters. Something that I have come to expect from Philip Quaintrell. See his Echos Saga if you want another good read.
This was a great series with well defined characters. Something that I have come to expect from Philip Quaintrell. See his Echos Saga if you want another good read.
April 19, 2021
Fast paced, great twists and turns
A well paced collection of books with memorable characters, a strong arching plot and great development. Wonderful to see the author seamlessly shift from fantasy (Dragorn series) to sci fi that is on the level with Hamilton and Reynolds.
A well paced collection of books with memorable characters, a strong arching plot and great development. Wonderful to see the author seamlessly shift from fantasy (Dragorn series) to sci fi that is on the level with Hamilton and Reynolds.
May 12, 2021
One casthtopie to the next
A very good read. Lots impossible challenges. Great imagination. Interesting concepts on time, alien cultures, power and greed. Many heroes and villains.
A very good read. Lots impossible challenges. Great imagination. Interesting concepts on time, alien cultures, power and greed. Many heroes and villains.
July 27, 2021
Different, but good
Story line was excellent and the charactrrs were very believable.
I found that there were a number of grammatical errors, which were, to me, very distracting. Does no one proof the books?
Story line was excellent and the charactrrs were very believable.
I found that there were a number of grammatical errors, which were, to me, very distracting. Does no one proof the books?
February 6, 2023
Great series!
I really enjoyed this series. I was trying to figure out the direction and was wrong at every turn! Really holds your interest and then some. I found myself wanting to sneak away to read just a chapter of two.
I really enjoyed this series. I was trying to figure out the direction and was wrong at every turn! Really holds your interest and then some. I found myself wanting to sneak away to read just a chapter of two.
April 3, 2023
Couldn't put the book set down
Indeed it took discipline to put the set down to sleep or do chores. As I have with other Quaintrell books, just love the characters and non-stop, intense action. Now, I'm off to finish Echoes Saga.
Indeed it took discipline to put the set down to sleep or do chores. As I have with other Quaintrell books, just love the characters and non-stop, intense action. Now, I'm off to finish Echoes Saga.
November 6, 2025
fantastic take on humanity origin’s
Really good read, great sci fi, it was a pleasure getting to know the characters their flaws and challenges. Well written and engaging to the very end.
A must read
Really good read, great sci fi, it was a pleasure getting to know the characters their flaws and challenges. Well written and engaging to the very end.
A must read
April 23, 2020
Enjoyable reading.
Perhaps another proof reading wouldn't go astray, just saying.
A little predictable at times but plenty of twists and turns.
Perhaps another proof reading wouldn't go astray, just saying.
A little predictable at times but plenty of twists and turns.
May 7, 2020
Awesome.
It's like star wars meet superman only with a whole bunch of gore. It's great. A.I. is truly scary. Very good read
It's like star wars meet superman only with a whole bunch of gore. It's great. A.I. is truly scary. Very good read
May 8, 2020
Lived it
Great story, well written. My first ever sci go book and I really enjoyed it. I've really all the authors books and can thoroughly recommend.
Great story, well written. My first ever sci go book and I really enjoyed it. I've really all the authors books and can thoroughly recommend.
July 8, 2020
Excellent
It would be an effort to find anything unfavorable about this book. The imagination, time and devotion are extraordinary. This work is a compliment to the author.
It would be an effort to find anything unfavorable about this book. The imagination, time and devotion are extraordinary. This work is a compliment to the author.
November 19, 2020
Great read
This was a awesome read. I was hooked!! Loved the visuals. I just wanted to sit in my reading chair and not move. A truly enjoyable series I would definitely recommend.
This was a awesome read. I was hooked!! Loved the visuals. I just wanted to sit in my reading chair and not move. A truly enjoyable series I would definitely recommend.
August 16, 2021
Terrific series
Fast paced and with great characters and multiple story lines. Can’t wait to read the next set of books by author
Fast paced and with great characters and multiple story lines. Can’t wait to read the next set of books by author
February 22, 2022
Mind blown
It's really scary how Phillips mind works.I can't wait to find out what comes out of his fantastic mind next.
It's really scary how Phillips mind works.I can't wait to find out what comes out of his fantastic mind next.
March 15, 2022
awesome
wow what a great series, i usually find long series start to get old and stilted after a few books, this one just kept getting better and better as it went on.
wow what a great series, i usually find long series start to get old and stilted after a few books, this one just kept getting better and better as it went on.
November 25, 2019
Wow!
First the moaning; I have little time to read, so it’s mostly when I get to bed - unfortunately whenever I read Philip Quaintrell’s books I always read longer than I mean to, which leads to health warning: Read this book at risk of sleep! Also final book in the cycle is not well edited (I’m over it).
Now the compliments; I love a good Space Opera and this was absolutely brilliant! Very glad to have got the entire cycle as I also love a long read. You can also amuse yourselves by identifying all the tongue in cheek references to other Sci-fi however it’s clear to me that myself and the author have very similar taste.
First the moaning; I have little time to read, so it’s mostly when I get to bed - unfortunately whenever I read Philip Quaintrell’s books I always read longer than I mean to, which leads to health warning: Read this book at risk of sleep! Also final book in the cycle is not well edited (I’m over it).
Now the compliments; I love a good Space Opera and this was absolutely brilliant! Very glad to have got the entire cycle as I also love a long read. You can also amuse yourselves by identifying all the tongue in cheek references to other Sci-fi however it’s clear to me that myself and the author have very similar taste.
November 3, 2019
Best sci-fi I've read in a long time...
Loved Quaintrell's style of writing. Haven't read a good episodic sci-fi adventure series since Heinlein and Asimov. I've also read his fantasy novels and will continue to follow. Would recommend his work to anyone who has a love for sci-fi and fantasy. And to anyone who knows there is so much more out there.....
Loved Quaintrell's style of writing. Haven't read a good episodic sci-fi adventure series since Heinlein and Asimov. I've also read his fantasy novels and will continue to follow. Would recommend his work to anyone who has a love for sci-fi and fantasy. And to anyone who knows there is so much more out there.....
February 1, 2024
Very good
Excellent read in fact the whole series very good.
In these times of lockdown in the uk it’s good to have a series to read that is pure escapism.
Excellent read in fact the whole series very good.
In these times of lockdown in the uk it’s good to have a series to read that is pure escapism.
June 30, 2021
Wow
An absolute rip roaring journey.unputdownable,great characters.i would love to see this as a tv series.Netflx you have been put on notice!
An absolute rip roaring journey.unputdownable,great characters.i would love to see this as a tv series.Netflx you have been put on notice!
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