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Gunner Fox #2
Asteroid Diversion
Space is far from empty.
It's full of debris ... wandering nomads seeking a target.
Including Asteroid IM86, large enough to destroy us all.
When the world needs a hero, they turn to Gunner Fox who will move Heaven to save Earth.
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DIVERSION places Gunner Fox, a United States Air Force Test Pilot and Earth Scientist on a collision course with a planet killing asteroid.
Time is running out as asteroid 2029 IM86 is hurtling toward Earth. NASA needs their most fearless combat pilot for a life or death mission. They need Gunner Fox.
Can he succeed in saving Earth? The odds are stacked against him and an unexpected foe threatens to derail the whole mission.
The fate of the the planet rests in the hands of Gunner Fox while the weight of the world rests on his shoulders.
Can he move Heaven to save Earth, or will he die trying?
Regarded for his fact based fiction, Bobby Akart once again masterfully mixes science with suspense in this page turning Asteroid series, as it continues with book two of the Gunner Fox trilogy, DIVERSION.
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What readers are saying:
"Best novel yet!"
"...an intense, adrenaline filled, emotional thriller ..."
"Heart pounding, BP rising, and action in many different locations."
"Charge your Kindle first!"
"Impossible to put down."
"... hold on to your seat ..."
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The Asteroid series, a Gunner Fox Trilogy.
Book One: DISCOVERY
Book Two: DIVERSION
Book Three: DESTRUCTION
It's full of debris ... wandering nomads seeking a target.
Including Asteroid IM86, large enough to destroy us all.
When the world needs a hero, they turn to Gunner Fox who will move Heaven to save Earth.
________________________
DIVERSION places Gunner Fox, a United States Air Force Test Pilot and Earth Scientist on a collision course with a planet killing asteroid.
Time is running out as asteroid 2029 IM86 is hurtling toward Earth. NASA needs their most fearless combat pilot for a life or death mission. They need Gunner Fox.
Can he succeed in saving Earth? The odds are stacked against him and an unexpected foe threatens to derail the whole mission.
The fate of the the planet rests in the hands of Gunner Fox while the weight of the world rests on his shoulders.
Can he move Heaven to save Earth, or will he die trying?
Regarded for his fact based fiction, Bobby Akart once again masterfully mixes science with suspense in this page turning Asteroid series, as it continues with book two of the Gunner Fox trilogy, DIVERSION.
________________________
What readers are saying:
"Best novel yet!"
"...an intense, adrenaline filled, emotional thriller ..."
"Heart pounding, BP rising, and action in many different locations."
"Charge your Kindle first!"
"Impossible to put down."
"... hold on to your seat ..."
________________________
The Asteroid series, a Gunner Fox Trilogy.
Book One: DISCOVERY
Book Two: DIVERSION
Book Three: DESTRUCTION
- GenresFiction
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 19, 2019
About the author
Bobby Akart
349 books422 followersInternational bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, delivers up-all-night thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide. He's achieved Amazon Top 5 Author status in both fiction and non-fiction genres, Amazon Kindle All Star and Top 50 Amazon Author (#35) and Top 25 Best Selling Book on Amazon Charts (Yellowstone #25).
"He's right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor and others that write thrillers. To me he actually surpasses them.”
He has written more than 80 novels in the disaster, survival, medical and political thriller genres.
"He's right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor and others that write thrillers. To me he actually surpasses them.”
He has written more than 80 novels in the disaster, survival, medical and political thriller genres.
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July 21, 2019
As one country tries to save mankind another does all it can to stop them, not for any reason except pride and money. Bobby Akart has taken us to a new high again, this time to deep space.
The Spacehopper, the International Space Station and the Moon Base are not figments of his imagination but are either already in use, are being developed today or deep in the planning stages right now. The depth of Mr. Akart’s research are absolutely astonishing. It never fails to awe me when a few days after I read one of his books, I see everything he has talked about on the front page of the national news. I have called him the Nostradamus of the 21st Century and nothing in the Asteroid series changes my mind.
But as important as his research and prophecies are, the characters and the action that he writes into his stories is what makes them great. Gunner Fox is a true American hero with a can do attitude that has made America what it is today. As the world looks to the heavens waiting to see if their world will go the way of the dinosaurs, Gunner straps himself into a space ship and charges forward to stop the coming inferno. What Gunner doesn’t know is that unseen forces will do everything they can to stop him. Enemies are hiding around every corner and some very evil enemies are hiding in plain sight. Gunner will let nothing deter him from his mission, including the strong possibility he will not return.
While Gunner flies toward his and the world’s destiny, Cam and Bear, the rest of his Spec Ops Team, head for enemy territory to see what the Russian Bear is doing. While all face danger Pop realizes he needs to prepare for what is coming after seeing stores being empted and fighting in the streets.
Once Gunner gets to the International Space Station and takes off in the Starhopper with a mixed crew of Russian and Americans he does not realize his whole world will be turned upside down and blood will flow while the asteroid continues it’s diabolical journey to turn earth back to a time before man first walked on her. While I should never be surprised that Bobby leaves us with a cliff hanger, this one is a whopper of a cliff hanger. Can not wait for the next installment.
As I have said many times “Bobby Akart is still the King of TEOTWAWKI” and now holds the title of “Nostradamus of the 21st Century.
The Spacehopper, the International Space Station and the Moon Base are not figments of his imagination but are either already in use, are being developed today or deep in the planning stages right now. The depth of Mr. Akart’s research are absolutely astonishing. It never fails to awe me when a few days after I read one of his books, I see everything he has talked about on the front page of the national news. I have called him the Nostradamus of the 21st Century and nothing in the Asteroid series changes my mind.
But as important as his research and prophecies are, the characters and the action that he writes into his stories is what makes them great. Gunner Fox is a true American hero with a can do attitude that has made America what it is today. As the world looks to the heavens waiting to see if their world will go the way of the dinosaurs, Gunner straps himself into a space ship and charges forward to stop the coming inferno. What Gunner doesn’t know is that unseen forces will do everything they can to stop him. Enemies are hiding around every corner and some very evil enemies are hiding in plain sight. Gunner will let nothing deter him from his mission, including the strong possibility he will not return.
While Gunner flies toward his and the world’s destiny, Cam and Bear, the rest of his Spec Ops Team, head for enemy territory to see what the Russian Bear is doing. While all face danger Pop realizes he needs to prepare for what is coming after seeing stores being empted and fighting in the streets.
Once Gunner gets to the International Space Station and takes off in the Starhopper with a mixed crew of Russian and Americans he does not realize his whole world will be turned upside down and blood will flow while the asteroid continues it’s diabolical journey to turn earth back to a time before man first walked on her. While I should never be surprised that Bobby leaves us with a cliff hanger, this one is a whopper of a cliff hanger. Can not wait for the next installment.
As I have said many times “Bobby Akart is still the King of TEOTWAWKI” and now holds the title of “Nostradamus of the 21st Century.
November 4, 2019
ANOTHER AWESOME, AWESOME READ!!
Gunner is finally on the mission to bomb the huge Asteroid. Aboard the Starhopper, with his friend and mentor, Commander Chief Rawlings. With them at the controls of the Starhopper, on the flight to the Asteroid, things start to go bad. Unknown to them, the Russian Astronauts, have murdered murdered most of their crew. Artie, the control AI has been give a command from Gunner, that if necessary, Gunner will give Artie a command of "Stand Down" to allow Gunner to take over contol of the ship. The Russians attack Gunner and Rawlings, after the killing of the rest of the crew. In fact, the Russians tell Gunner, exactly what really happened to his wife and how she really died. An epic read, to the very end!!
Me? I'm off to read the next book, in this series!!
I'd give this book, 10 stars, if I could!!
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Gunner is finally on the mission to bomb the huge Asteroid. Aboard the Starhopper, with his friend and mentor, Commander Chief Rawlings. With them at the controls of the Starhopper, on the flight to the Asteroid, things start to go bad. Unknown to them, the Russian Astronauts, have murdered murdered most of their crew. Artie, the control AI has been give a command from Gunner, that if necessary, Gunner will give Artie a command of "Stand Down" to allow Gunner to take over contol of the ship. The Russians attack Gunner and Rawlings, after the killing of the rest of the crew. In fact, the Russians tell Gunner, exactly what really happened to his wife and how she really died. An epic read, to the very end!!
Me? I'm off to read the next book, in this series!!
I'd give this book, 10 stars, if I could!!
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August 4, 2019
Asteroid Diversion
Wow!!!! Only word besides Superb, excellent writing, and heartwarming characters...If you love reading Apocalyptic books, this is the series to start with...What started off as a means to destroy an asteroid turned into a bloodbath by the Russians aboard a spaceship...Not to give too much away , but thanks to Gunner Fox for being aboard...Mr. Akart has part has carved a niche for himself in Apocalyptic books...As far as I'm concerned, he is the number one author in this genre
Wow!!!! Only word besides Superb, excellent writing, and heartwarming characters...If you love reading Apocalyptic books, this is the series to start with...What started off as a means to destroy an asteroid turned into a bloodbath by the Russians aboard a spaceship...Not to give too much away , but thanks to Gunner Fox for being aboard...Mr. Akart has part has carved a niche for himself in Apocalyptic books...As far as I'm concerned, he is the number one author in this genre
August 22, 2019
This one shows just how horrible the Russians can be even if the fate of the entire planet rests in the balance. Gunner Fox and some others are going on a spacecraft to nuke the asteroid and hopefully avoid the worst of the damage that it would have caused otherwise.
Politics demands that Russians be allowed on the mission Big mistake.
The only question is if anyone will survive to complete the mission. Of, yes, one more question. If you blow up an asteroid what happens to the pieces? Will only a few of them hit the Earth or will a whole bunch hit our planet?
A very tense, good book.
Politics demands that Russians be allowed on the mission Big mistake.
The only question is if anyone will survive to complete the mission. Of, yes, one more question. If you blow up an asteroid what happens to the pieces? Will only a few of them hit the Earth or will a whole bunch hit our planet?
A very tense, good book.
August 6, 2019
This second book in the series. is an edge of your seat roller coaster ride of betrayal, espionage and fighting for survival. Looking forward to the next book.
April 26, 2021
Asteroid Diversion Bobby Akart
An asteroid is heading to Earth. It's impact? Devastating. Literally hundreds of thousands and more people will be killed. Major Fox and a crew of Americans, French and Russians are on board a spaceship to engage the asteroid with nuclear bombs. Hopefully that can break it up and lessen the debris field. Unfortunately, the Russians have another plan. They have murdered all non Russian personnel on board. Fox and the Chief eliminated the Russians. Unfortunately, the Chief didn't survive his injuries. Fox has to accomplish their mission alone with the help of the ships AI. This is a incredible read!! Non stop action, suspense and treachery. An excellent read!!!! My highest recommendation!!
An asteroid is heading to Earth. It's impact? Devastating. Literally hundreds of thousands and more people will be killed. Major Fox and a crew of Americans, French and Russians are on board a spaceship to engage the asteroid with nuclear bombs. Hopefully that can break it up and lessen the debris field. Unfortunately, the Russians have another plan. They have murdered all non Russian personnel on board. Fox and the Chief eliminated the Russians. Unfortunately, the Chief didn't survive his injuries. Fox has to accomplish their mission alone with the help of the ships AI. This is a incredible read!! Non stop action, suspense and treachery. An excellent read!!!! My highest recommendation!!
April 3, 2022
I had been a little disappointed in the first book of the series, but this one delivered the page turning action for which I'd been craving. The biggest weakness was the slow build up that lasted for over a third of the book. For well over the first hundred pages there was very little action, suspense or anything that interesting. That problem was even bigger in the first book. Both seemed to have "filler" in them as to make two books into a trilogy. I have to say that the second book was way better. This one, after a slow start, came back with a vengeance an I couldn't put the book down. Once I got half-way in I just had to finish it.
June 20, 2025
Super Exciting Book 2!
Looking forward to starting Book 3! Book 1 was very technical and almost lost me. But having read Bobby Akart before, I knew if I could hang on through the nuts and bolts details, I would be greatly rewarded! I wasn't wrong! Loved the story and how it all unfolded with the excitement that only Bobby can put on paper. Didn't see some of it coming, that's for sure. Thanks Bobby, for your research, your imagination and your ability to bring it all together for another unforgettable ride. I'm off to get Book 3 😊👍💯📚
Looking forward to starting Book 3! Book 1 was very technical and almost lost me. But having read Bobby Akart before, I knew if I could hang on through the nuts and bolts details, I would be greatly rewarded! I wasn't wrong! Loved the story and how it all unfolded with the excitement that only Bobby can put on paper. Didn't see some of it coming, that's for sure. Thanks Bobby, for your research, your imagination and your ability to bring it all together for another unforgettable ride. I'm off to get Book 3 😊👍💯📚
April 2, 2020
Life threats in space
It's a good thing Gunner is resourceful so much is going on in this plot. I think the variety of unusual problems to survival make this such a quality story. You have the asteroid, deadly assasins, space, the rocket, jealous fellow Americans, getting back to earth, separation from your wife and team to deal with. it gets worse, welcome to volume three. I see there is a number four coming, super.
It's a good thing Gunner is resourceful so much is going on in this plot. I think the variety of unusual problems to survival make this such a quality story. You have the asteroid, deadly assasins, space, the rocket, jealous fellow Americans, getting back to earth, separation from your wife and team to deal with. it gets worse, welcome to volume three. I see there is a number four coming, super.
February 18, 2021
Book 2 Asteroid Diversion
Well this was just as exciting as first book if not more. Gunner and his race to the moon and then try to destroy the meteor heading for earth. Again a page turner didn't put it down. Excitement at every stage. Great explanations of the universe combined with a great thriller storyline. A must read.
Well this was just as exciting as first book if not more. Gunner and his race to the moon and then try to destroy the meteor heading for earth. Again a page turner didn't put it down. Excitement at every stage. Great explanations of the universe combined with a great thriller storyline. A must read.
October 14, 2023
Aaack! What a cliffhanger!!!
This book had it all: thrills, so much excitement, conspiracy by our enemies, life threatening situations, political gobbledygook, heart break, love, assassins, and a possible scorched earth scenario. Then Gunner, our hero, blacks out! Omigosh! Gotta download the 3rd book now!
This book had it all: thrills, so much excitement, conspiracy by our enemies, life threatening situations, political gobbledygook, heart break, love, assassins, and a possible scorched earth scenario. Then Gunner, our hero, blacks out! Omigosh! Gotta download the 3rd book now!
July 28, 2020
Entertaining
Gunner travels to the moon base to board another craft to attack and hopefully destroy the asteroid headed for earth. But delays caused by the Russians cosmonauts assigned to the mission, almost thwart success.
Gunner travels to the moon base to board another craft to attack and hopefully destroy the asteroid headed for earth. But delays caused by the Russians cosmonauts assigned to the mission, almost thwart success.
February 22, 2021
Intense
Gunner attempts to destroy the Earth Killer while fighting to stay alive. Meanwhile Cam and Bear are sent to gather information about something that happened in the past. This story was well written and a great read.
Gunner attempts to destroy the Earth Killer while fighting to stay alive. Meanwhile Cam and Bear are sent to gather information about something that happened in the past. This story was well written and a great read.
August 16, 2020
Great read
Great plot that moves easily. Another good Bobby Akart book! Keep up the good work. Looking for the. Ext one.
Great plot that moves easily. Another good Bobby Akart book! Keep up the good work. Looking for the. Ext one.
September 16, 2020
Loved this series by Bobby Akart. He goes into just enough detail to explain things without getting boring. It's a very good read.
December 17, 2020
What a thriller! I literally could not put it down!
January 12, 2021
Great read
Once again I was gripped by the writing and couldn’t wait to turn the pages. On to the next one.
Once again I was gripped by the writing and couldn’t wait to turn the pages. On to the next one.
February 14, 2021
Again, what can I say. Gunner Fox is the best!
March 27, 2021
Another exciting piece to chew on
Up in space and down again. More mysteries solved. The team is all around to keep answers appearing. Keep it going!
Up in space and down again. More mysteries solved. The team is all around to keep answers appearing. Keep it going!
April 29, 2021
A fantastic Disaster Thriller by Bobby Akart.
A excellent blend of science, science fiction, and human fiction that, in my opinion, has resulted in a fantastic Disaster Thriller.
A excellent blend of science, science fiction, and human fiction that, in my opinion, has resulted in a fantastic Disaster Thriller.
February 26, 2022
It was a good sequel but the build-up generated in the first 60% of the book just lasted for 15-20 pages !! The whole diversion scene should have been the star of the book but it wasn't
November 7, 2023
Heart pounding
Can not wait to start the third book in the series. Exciting, thrilling, edge of your seat don’t even begin to prepare you for this one folks.
Can not wait to start the third book in the series. Exciting, thrilling, edge of your seat don’t even begin to prepare you for this one folks.
November 28, 2023
Another good read by Akart. This is second of three book series, looking forward to the finale
June 7, 2025
A little far fetched, but readable
September 2, 2025
Dry Mouth!
This book answered many questions and included many new ones. I can't read all night...or can I? Gunner Fox might need me!
This book answered many questions and included many new ones. I can't read all night...or can I? Gunner Fox might need me!
October 28, 2025
thrillingly and heart pounding
The second book was thrilling and the suspense kept your heart pounding. The pages turned nonstop. A great read. Well worth your time.
The second book was thrilling and the suspense kept your heart pounding. The pages turned nonstop. A great read. Well worth your time.
February 5, 2020
Will the earth survive?
After the Russians attempts at killing all the crew members, Gunner overpowered them and went on to strike the asteroid. Now did he deflect it enough or not?
After the Russians attempts at killing all the crew members, Gunner overpowered them and went on to strike the asteroid. Now did he deflect it enough or not?
January 22, 2020
Great book.
Full of twists and turns. Racing toward a destructive asteroid, with bad guys attempting to sabotage the mission. Gunner being the can do guys you will not put down this book. All of Bobby’s books are thrilling. Read them all.
Full of twists and turns. Racing toward a destructive asteroid, with bad guys attempting to sabotage the mission. Gunner being the can do guys you will not put down this book. All of Bobby’s books are thrilling. Read them all.
July 27, 2019
The asteroid is approaching a sure hit on Earth, likeliest impact in the North American neighborhood.
Once again author Bobby Akart's prognostications strike fear in the hearts and minds of his readers. In a well researched and prepared scenario of a disaster, Bobby has detailed the events and circumstances that could happen during the lead up to and aftermath of a major disaster, and how best to prepare for and survive the event.
An asteroid has been discovered and its plotted trajectory places its impact into the Northern United States and portions of southern Canada. The decision to divert or destroy the visitor has been made and the pilot chosen to deliver the solution has been named. Naturally, that honor has been given to Gunner Fox - the man, the legend, the best test pilot available for this dangerous mission. The plan is to divert the asteroid with atomic blasts.
Unfortunately, Russia has its own plans for the asteroid chock full of semiprecious minerals and metals. Their plan will decisively alter Gunner's course of action, but one way or another, Gunner will complete his mission, all he needs to do is survive.
Once again author Bobby Akart has brought forth a disaster scenario which is all too likely to occur sometime, maybe soon. Well researched and prepared, Bobby not only delivers a terrifying potential for apocalyptic events and how to prepare for and hopefully survive the holocaust. His characters are detailed and formed from the clay of heroism and self-sacrifice, molded and outfitted with bravery and humility, with just a pinch of arrogance. Bobby writes and we enjoy, admire and learn to survive and thrive in trying times. The storyline is amazing and the characters are believable and colorful. You really have to read this terrific series!
Once again author Bobby Akart's prognostications strike fear in the hearts and minds of his readers. In a well researched and prepared scenario of a disaster, Bobby has detailed the events and circumstances that could happen during the lead up to and aftermath of a major disaster, and how best to prepare for and survive the event.
An asteroid has been discovered and its plotted trajectory places its impact into the Northern United States and portions of southern Canada. The decision to divert or destroy the visitor has been made and the pilot chosen to deliver the solution has been named. Naturally, that honor has been given to Gunner Fox - the man, the legend, the best test pilot available for this dangerous mission. The plan is to divert the asteroid with atomic blasts.
Unfortunately, Russia has its own plans for the asteroid chock full of semiprecious minerals and metals. Their plan will decisively alter Gunner's course of action, but one way or another, Gunner will complete his mission, all he needs to do is survive.
Once again author Bobby Akart has brought forth a disaster scenario which is all too likely to occur sometime, maybe soon. Well researched and prepared, Bobby not only delivers a terrifying potential for apocalyptic events and how to prepare for and hopefully survive the holocaust. His characters are detailed and formed from the clay of heroism and self-sacrifice, molded and outfitted with bravery and humility, with just a pinch of arrogance. Bobby writes and we enjoy, admire and learn to survive and thrive in trying times. The storyline is amazing and the characters are believable and colorful. You really have to read this terrific series!
July 19, 2019
Space…the final frontier… (said in my best Jean Luc Picard voice). Those words couldn’t be truer right now for the inhabitants of the planet Earth. A killer asteroid, 2029 IM 86, which is on a direct course for impact with Earth, an asteroid so large that it could mean the extinction of mankind. The same type of extinction that took place over sixty million years ago in which the dinosaurs that walked the lands, were completely wiped out. One man, whose prowess is well known is called upon to take on the mission to fly into space and destroy this monster. Gunner Fox…a major in the United States Air Force, takes on the mission without hesitation. What follows in the story after he agrees is totally phenomenal!!! I sat here with my heart racing, holding my breath, crying at revelations that had happened and for those who were lost, cursing at the author and most of all…thoroughly enjoying this book!!! People often say that a book is action packed, heart stopping, etc. Well, Diversion is all of that and then some! I kid you not! I whole-heartedly recommend this trilogy to anyone who enjoys one helluva an excellent story! Do not miss this one…seriously!
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