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The Orion War #5
Battle for New Canaan - The Orion War Books 1-3
***The drums of war thunder across the stars...***
The final negotiations between the Silstrand Alliance and the Scipian Empire are complete, and it's time for Tanis and Sera to part ways.
Sera must return to Khardine, where new challenges await, and preprations for the march on Airtha begin. Meanwhile Tanis turns toward the Praesepe Cluster. There, a handfull of interstellar nations hold out against the encroaching Nietzschean Empire. Sera's Hand agents are certain that the Nietzscheans are backed by Orion, and Nadine is sent in ahead to connect with agents in Septhia before the I2 arrives.
Tanis and Bob have an additional goal. They want to learn more about the technology that Peter Rhoads used to control his fleet. Technology that had its origins in the former Genevian Alliance, and may still exist in a group of mercenaries known as the Marauders. **
The final negotiations between the Silstrand Alliance and the Scipian Empire are complete, and it's time for Tanis and Sera to part ways.
Sera must return to Khardine, where new challenges await, and preprations for the march on Airtha begin. Meanwhile Tanis turns toward the Praesepe Cluster. There, a handfull of interstellar nations hold out against the encroaching Nietzschean Empire. Sera's Hand agents are certain that the Nietzscheans are backed by Orion, and Nadine is sent in ahead to connect with agents in Septhia before the I2 arrives.
Tanis and Bob have an additional goal. They want to learn more about the technology that Peter Rhoads used to control his fleet. Technology that had its origins in the former Genevian Alliance, and may still exist in a group of mercenaries known as the Marauders. **
825 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2017
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M.D. Cooper
186 books522 followersMalorie Cooper likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
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March 14, 2023
Author M.D. Cooper brings us the next book int the Orion War series. Tanis and Sara have parted ways. Tanis is continuing the mission that Sara has set for her and the I2 which is to bring as much of the Transcendence over to Sara's side. Sara also has a new AI implanted in her to help her. As this is going an old friend from Joe and Tanis' past comes back and it is conformed that this ascended AI wants humanity to survive this war and continue to evolve. As this is going on Tanis meets with General Mill and they begin to form their alliance that will benefit Rika and her mechs. But as everything happens a battle group comes in and destroys the station that they where on forcing Tanis and a handful of General Mill's forces to crash on the planet below. This is a great book and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series and by the way Tanis makes a leap in this book that you know it's coming but you didn't expect it to be like this. I highly recommend this book to all science fiction fans.
March 1, 2018
Great series!
This was one of the first Sci-fi series I picked up from kindle unlimited and is by far my favorite. I've gone through a lot of series trying to find trying to find others as good but have yet to find any I enjoy as much. The tech that Cooper dreams up is possibly my favorite thing about the series. I'm always disappointed when the book ends and wish that they were longer. If there was one thing that annoys me about the series, it's the authors seeming infatuation lesbianism. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for people (or characters) doing whatever makes them happy, but as Cooper writes it 80% of the women of the Aeon 14 universe are into other women. Regardless, Cooper writes an awesome story, and I'll continue to read whatever he puts out.
This was one of the first Sci-fi series I picked up from kindle unlimited and is by far my favorite. I've gone through a lot of series trying to find trying to find others as good but have yet to find any I enjoy as much. The tech that Cooper dreams up is possibly my favorite thing about the series. I'm always disappointed when the book ends and wish that they were longer. If there was one thing that annoys me about the series, it's the authors seeming infatuation lesbianism. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for people (or characters) doing whatever makes them happy, but as Cooper writes it 80% of the women of the Aeon 14 universe are into other women. Regardless, Cooper writes an awesome story, and I'll continue to read whatever he puts out.
July 27, 2018
A convergence of strands in the Aeon 14 Universe, politics a plenty, action finally(!)
February 23, 2018
Sadness and war, relief and security...
These things follow Tanis Richard's wherever she goes. MD Cooper is destined to be listed alongside Asimov, Heinlein and Norton in the annals of science fiction writers. His Aeon 14 universe is alive with bigger than life characters doing larger than life feats.
Attack on Thebes brings many of these characters to the same place at a crucial point in their journey. Great action.
I would be sad to have to wait for the next volume but I have books from a few of the plotlines to catch up on to keep me occupied!
These things follow Tanis Richard's wherever she goes. MD Cooper is destined to be listed alongside Asimov, Heinlein and Norton in the annals of science fiction writers. His Aeon 14 universe is alive with bigger than life characters doing larger than life feats.
Attack on Thebes brings many of these characters to the same place at a crucial point in their journey. Great action.
I would be sad to have to wait for the next volume but I have books from a few of the plotlines to catch up on to keep me occupied!
February 3, 2018
Cary-Saanvi-Faleena is/are chasing controlling shard like the one they found in Nance. Ernest and Abby are working on containing the meddlesome, murderous beings.
Tanis is searching for the Caretaker, and Captain Rika is trying to report in to General Mill.
Then Tanis and her guards crash on Pyra in Thebes with a huge force of Nietzscheans determined to find her or destroy the planet trying. What could possibly go wrong?!
Tanis is searching for the Caretaker, and Captain Rika is trying to report in to General Mill.
Then Tanis and her guards crash on Pyra in Thebes with a huge force of Nietzscheans determined to find her or destroy the planet trying. What could possibly go wrong?!
August 12, 2020
Great Boxset
A great intro to the Aeon 14 world as this boxset helps cover most of the main story arc in the Aeon 14 universe.
If you like any of the stories in this boxset which im sure you will then you will find something for everyone in 1 of the numerous series that Cooper does. Can't reccommended these enough
A great intro to the Aeon 14 world as this boxset helps cover most of the main story arc in the Aeon 14 universe.
If you like any of the stories in this boxset which im sure you will then you will find something for everyone in 1 of the numerous series that Cooper does. Can't reccommended these enough
February 15, 2018
Michael Cooper has done it again. His stories grow and gets better with each book, the universe just keeps expanding. Just when you think it couldn't get any better, he brings in more divergent arms of his universe to draw the reader into a magnificent story. Looking forward to reading more from this great author.
February 10, 2018
As the story unfolds, I am finding the gathering of all these characters that I have been enjoying such an uplifting experience, that I find myself upset when I blast through the book so fast and have to wait to find out what is next.
March 21, 2018
Keeps getting better
The threads of this universe are finally being pulled together and the stories are weaving together nicely. Now we finally have Tanis and Rika in the same story and it’s action filled. I can’t wait to see where this universe goes next.
The threads of this universe are finally being pulled together and the stories are weaving together nicely. Now we finally have Tanis and Rika in the same story and it’s action filled. I can’t wait to see where this universe goes next.
February 2, 2023
Great book. Started slower, and bounced around viewpoints a bit, but built up to a fantastic ending. I just came away thinking 'wow'. While it had been somewhat foreshadowed, it was still very well done, and made it possibly the best book in the series after Outsystem.
April 23, 2018
Not what I expected
That did not go the way I thought it would. One thread went to left field. Another wasn't even in the ball park. Love the integration of the other stories characters
That did not go the way I thought it would. One thread went to left field. Another wasn't even in the ball park. Love the integration of the other stories characters
April 25, 2018
Intense!
Things kick into high gear toward the end of the book. Initially it was a challenge to keep track of the star systems but then I just went with the flow and greatly enjoyed the last half of the book.
Things kick into high gear toward the end of the book. Initially it was a challenge to keep track of the star systems but then I just went with the flow and greatly enjoyed the last half of the book.
November 4, 2018
Coming together.
Explosive story told from differing views as Tanis, Rika and Katrina converge on the same part of space. Surprises are in abundance, as are the fights caused by the many factions trying to control others. Love sci-fi with extraordinary women.
Explosive story told from differing views as Tanis, Rika and Katrina converge on the same part of space. Surprises are in abundance, as are the fights caused by the many factions trying to control others. Love sci-fi with extraordinary women.
February 24, 2018
I really enjoyed this book (as I do with all M.D. Cooper's books!). It was very well written, had a lot of action and held my interest throughout. I look forward to the next book in the series.
March 7, 2018
A splendid read!
So much happens at a fast speed! Hang in tight. This a wild ride! Can't wait for the next book tho be ready.
So much happens at a fast speed! Hang in tight. This a wild ride! Can't wait for the next book tho be ready.
April 23, 2018
OMG
Wow this is one great read. None stop action and new allies!! I will not spoil the fun you will have to read it yourself!!
Wow this is one great read. None stop action and new allies!! I will not spoil the fun you will have to read it yourself!!
May 5, 2018
What a ride
Well this book had several WHOA moments in it. It was really nice to see Rika and the double K's again. Tanis once again proves she is a Huge trouble magnet lol
Well this book had several WHOA moments in it. It was really nice to see Rika and the double K's again. Tanis once again proves she is a Huge trouble magnet lol
January 20, 2019
Nanotech?
Did Picotech change to Nanotech in this book? Or did I miss something? But this book is as good as the first 40 I read, all five stars!
Did Picotech change to Nanotech in this book? Or did I miss something? But this book is as good as the first 40 I read, all five stars!
May 6, 2019
Another great entry in the Orion war series. I am going to have to take vacation and try to get caught up on all of the various threads in this 'verse!
February 24, 2021
Have you ever read a book that you wanted to put down, but kept going anyway? For me, this was one of those.
M. D. Cooper is female, so most of the major characters are female -- especially her two "leaders". Cooper is also homosexual, so many (not all) of her female characters are also. And several of her characters run around almost (occasionally completely) naked. One of the lead characters has a "skin suit" that shows everything, but can be altered for color and concealment (her father had to ask her to hide her nipples while talking to him). And they all seem rather promiscuous.
There's also a lot of nano-tech and artificial intelligence running around loose -- much of it inside the humans which makes the whole story VERY "sciencie" and somewhat surreal. But it's told well enough that I had no trouble going along with the concepts.
There seems to be a previous story leading into this (probably another set of books), but I had little trouble with that problem. Also, this is a cliff-hanger leading into another series.
Okay, so whey did I keep reading? Because this story is full of action and conflict and I'm an action junkie. The action sequences are well-told and believable. Even images from things far away take the appropriate amount of time to be seen due to the limited speed of light (which can be violated for travel and in limited occasions for communications -- using quantum entanglement). The story has grand sweeps -- especially in massive space battles.
Will I read it again? No. But it was worth one run through. Many others seem to think differently and you may enjoy it as much as they did. We all like different things. That's why there's so much to choose from.
M. D. Cooper is female, so most of the major characters are female -- especially her two "leaders". Cooper is also homosexual, so many (not all) of her female characters are also. And several of her characters run around almost (occasionally completely) naked. One of the lead characters has a "skin suit" that shows everything, but can be altered for color and concealment (her father had to ask her to hide her nipples while talking to him). And they all seem rather promiscuous.
There's also a lot of nano-tech and artificial intelligence running around loose -- much of it inside the humans which makes the whole story VERY "sciencie" and somewhat surreal. But it's told well enough that I had no trouble going along with the concepts.
There seems to be a previous story leading into this (probably another set of books), but I had little trouble with that problem. Also, this is a cliff-hanger leading into another series.
Okay, so whey did I keep reading? Because this story is full of action and conflict and I'm an action junkie. The action sequences are well-told and believable. Even images from things far away take the appropriate amount of time to be seen due to the limited speed of light (which can be violated for travel and in limited occasions for communications -- using quantum entanglement). The story has grand sweeps -- especially in massive space battles.
Will I read it again? No. But it was worth one run through. Many others seem to think differently and you may enjoy it as much as they did. We all like different things. That's why there's so much to choose from.
May 23, 2021
Unfortunately for me, I'm reading this saga a bit out if order. Fortunately for me, and you, it doesn't really matter. A sign of a good writer who is building a universe of their own, is the ability to have a reader join the ride at any point and not feel like they've missed anything. M.D. Cooper does this by making references to parts of the story you've missed and giving just enough info to fill obvious gaps in your knowledge of events, without making it repetitive for other readers who have read the lot. Well done, M.D. 5 stars from me. I love the characters and really feel the appropriate emotions and care about what happens.
December 22, 2019
His Stories started well...
Over the course of this series Cooper has seemed to drop all the men out of the stories so that now there are only a few left other than the cannon fodder. It is just weird to see worlds and military that seem to all be led or commanded only by women. The really strange part is they do not seem to think or act like women. I am not sure what Cooper's gig is, but I'm not sure I can handle any more of his attempts at portraying characters that think and act like men as though they are women.
Over the course of this series Cooper has seemed to drop all the men out of the stories so that now there are only a few left other than the cannon fodder. It is just weird to see worlds and military that seem to all be led or commanded only by women. The really strange part is they do not seem to think or act like women. I am not sure what Cooper's gig is, but I'm not sure I can handle any more of his attempts at portraying characters that think and act like men as though they are women.
July 20, 2018
YA? Soap Opera?
I quit after about four pages. The book felt like Space Soap Opera. I don't know how the series got there but I'm not interested in the beings of light having child vs mother arguments over who has transcended further. It's too weird.
It actually might work if you like that kind of book but for me it started out too YA and I didn't like it. I may have to part ways with Cooper but we had a good run.
I quit after about four pages. The book felt like Space Soap Opera. I don't know how the series got there but I'm not interested in the beings of light having child vs mother arguments over who has transcended further. It's too weird.
It actually might work if you like that kind of book but for me it started out too YA and I didn't like it. I may have to part ways with Cooper but we had a good run.
July 29, 2021
An action filled start to the Orion war series
This is a great series so far with so much space naval action. It is full of very charismatic characters, many that I would like to spend time with if only they were real.
The future described in the series captures my imagination, taking me back to discovering classic science fiction as a teenager thanks to my school librarian. I have the next 3 books ready to go on my Kindle.
This is a great series so far with so much space naval action. It is full of very charismatic characters, many that I would like to spend time with if only they were real.
The future described in the series captures my imagination, taking me back to discovering classic science fiction as a teenager thanks to my school librarian. I have the next 3 books ready to go on my Kindle.
September 4, 2021
bit of a pain to follow
Okay so let me start by saying I loved these books. It's a really interesting world and that's great. The problem is it's really big and there's so many different threads connecting to other books and all kinds of different call backs it's really hard to tell what I should read and when and what I should have already read before moving between the different books in the series.
Okay so let me start by saying I loved these books. It's a really interesting world and that's great. The problem is it's really big and there's so many different threads connecting to other books and all kinds of different call backs it's really hard to tell what I should read and when and what I should have already read before moving between the different books in the series.
September 10, 2020
I've read several of M D Cooper's books, and they've all been great and easy to read. The action is right up there, good character development and the story line doesn't get watered down with to many back stories. I would recommend reading Outsystem first, not required but that's where I started, it's a good starting point. So enjoy.
January 31, 2021
Really Oddly Compiled
There are some interesting storylines and themes presented here, with a wild combination of science and technology but throughout all I read I never lost the sense that I had somehow started in the middle of the story. Eventually that sense of disconnection was enough for me to lose interest in this series.
There are some interesting storylines and themes presented here, with a wild combination of science and technology but throughout all I read I never lost the sense that I had somehow started in the middle of the story. Eventually that sense of disconnection was enough for me to lose interest in this series.
February 10, 2021
More solid SciFi set in our distant future.
Along with several strong human characters, these stories have strong AI characters. There are some epic battles against staggering odds, and at times the characters spend a lot of imagination trying to simply survive.
I enjoyed these stories and look forward to reading more by the author.
Along with several strong human characters, these stories have strong AI characters. There are some epic battles against staggering odds, and at times the characters spend a lot of imagination trying to simply survive.
I enjoyed these stories and look forward to reading more by the author.
January 7, 2020
Worth it...........oh yes
Well after having to skip around to other storylines to sink up I finally got to read this book and it was well worth the wait.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
I look forward to more from this series 😁
Well after having to skip around to other storylines to sink up I finally got to read this book and it was well worth the wait.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
I look forward to more from this series 😁
May 31, 2022
Really fun book
This once again was an amazing book with really detailed and fun characters getting into solar system spanning action and adventure. It will be interesting to see where they all go next. I recommend this book and series.
This once again was an amazing book with really detailed and fun characters getting into solar system spanning action and adventure. It will be interesting to see where they all go next. I recommend this book and series.
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