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Adventures of the Starship Satori #12
Peace Talks
Humans and Naga working together was the only thing which staved off the destruction of the Naga homeworld, but the threat against both species is far from gone. Only by working together will they have a prayer of surviving. But not everyone on Earth is happy with the idea of peace with these former invaders. Some humans think the only good Naga is a dead Naga, and they're prepared to do whatever it takes to kick the aliens off their world.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2020
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Kevin O. McLaughlin
175 books138 followersWhen not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin’s award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. He writes fantasy in settings both historical and contemporary, and science fiction in both the near and distant future.
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July 7, 2020
Wow! That is a low score compared to the previous 10 books in this series. Yes, it is, but I think it’s deserved for many reasons.
I was under the impression that this series was supposed to be about the Starship Satori, yet it’s only mentioned once or twice in this entire book. Additionally, the entire book takes place on Earth, primarily at McClelland Space Force Base. I guess there’s nothing really wrong with that, but after reading about starships flying throughout the vastness of space, it’s kind of a letdown. I am also really disappointed about how the story played out. The book really describes some political unrest between the USSF (United States Space Force) and the general population or at least a portion of it. And it got everything wrong!
The Naga has realized they made a grievous mistake in attacking Earth. After they almost got wiped out by the Kkitchikut (how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that?), the Naga realize that it might be worthwhile to have humans on their side. Together, both Humans and Naga might be able to stand against the “Bugs”. An envoy/Ambassador was sent to Earth. He happens to be Warlord Gaurl who had previous dealings with humans and had even taken on a human protege by the name of Owen McInness.
So we have a very high ranking Naga Ambassador meeting with General Hereford, Commander of the USSF. It seems to me that most Ambassadors would visit with the Secretary of State rather than some General Officer. Anyway, the story does show the Naga Ambassador meeting with various government officials, but he’s not a politician and he doesn’t really understand our political system. The Naga do not have a anything resembling a politician! He does eventually meet with the Secretary of Defense, but it seems to be just a minor blip in this story.
Ok, so while that’s going on, there seems to be some kind of political unrest in the population just outside the gate. It is known that the United States have agreed to talk to the Naga, but some people are dead set against such actions. And this is where the rest of the story gets preposterous! A General Officer and an alien Ambassador would not be confronting a bunch of protesters at the main gate to any military based. It just isn’t going to happen. A Space Force security team isn’t going to be as inept as described in this book. They couldn’t capture seven armed protesters approaching a gate in the middle of the night even after they were warned of the pending attack!
If you’re going to write a book about the military, please at least portray them in some similar manner as to how they work. No General Office is going to allow himself to be caught in the situations described in this book. Also, no unknown kid is going to be able to walk into a bar and just join up with a bunch of militant terrorist. Not going to happen! Nothing in this book could have happened.
Let’s move on to the next book, shall we!
I was under the impression that this series was supposed to be about the Starship Satori, yet it’s only mentioned once or twice in this entire book. Additionally, the entire book takes place on Earth, primarily at McClelland Space Force Base. I guess there’s nothing really wrong with that, but after reading about starships flying throughout the vastness of space, it’s kind of a letdown. I am also really disappointed about how the story played out. The book really describes some political unrest between the USSF (United States Space Force) and the general population or at least a portion of it. And it got everything wrong!
The Naga has realized they made a grievous mistake in attacking Earth. After they almost got wiped out by the Kkitchikut (how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that?), the Naga realize that it might be worthwhile to have humans on their side. Together, both Humans and Naga might be able to stand against the “Bugs”. An envoy/Ambassador was sent to Earth. He happens to be Warlord Gaurl who had previous dealings with humans and had even taken on a human protege by the name of Owen McInness.
So we have a very high ranking Naga Ambassador meeting with General Hereford, Commander of the USSF. It seems to me that most Ambassadors would visit with the Secretary of State rather than some General Officer. Anyway, the story does show the Naga Ambassador meeting with various government officials, but he’s not a politician and he doesn’t really understand our political system. The Naga do not have a anything resembling a politician! He does eventually meet with the Secretary of Defense, but it seems to be just a minor blip in this story.
Ok, so while that’s going on, there seems to be some kind of political unrest in the population just outside the gate. It is known that the United States have agreed to talk to the Naga, but some people are dead set against such actions. And this is where the rest of the story gets preposterous! A General Officer and an alien Ambassador would not be confronting a bunch of protesters at the main gate to any military based. It just isn’t going to happen. A Space Force security team isn’t going to be as inept as described in this book. They couldn’t capture seven armed protesters approaching a gate in the middle of the night even after they were warned of the pending attack!
If you’re going to write a book about the military, please at least portray them in some similar manner as to how they work. No General Office is going to allow himself to be caught in the situations described in this book. Also, no unknown kid is going to be able to walk into a bar and just join up with a bunch of militant terrorist. Not going to happen! Nothing in this book could have happened.
Let’s move on to the next book, shall we!
March 2, 2021
Well written without much meat
The author reveals in his notes that he was trying to address the issue of unfounded or unreasoning hate, and its destructive properties. I believe he did this. At the same time he merely used two basic foils. He used Own who had seen the light, but had vestiges of hate compared to Eric who had consuming hate. There was a little about how hate affected the innocent bystander, and how hate was motivational but unthinking or unreasonable. We also had the balance of the old timers Hereford and Garul whose age and experience gave them a more analytical perspective.
The author noted he had been working with Anderle. I must say that I'm disturbed by this revelation. I've read one Kutherian universe, and one Zoo series. Although the stories were interesting, I finished both with a feeling that there was something off about the personalities of the stories. With the Kutherian series, it was easier to identify. I'm not for changlings, and especially when they are vampires. You write about more normal people whose responses are not supernormal, and not vindictive. I like your people. Please keep it up instead adopting the Kutherian or Zoo personalities.
The author reveals in his notes that he was trying to address the issue of unfounded or unreasoning hate, and its destructive properties. I believe he did this. At the same time he merely used two basic foils. He used Own who had seen the light, but had vestiges of hate compared to Eric who had consuming hate. There was a little about how hate affected the innocent bystander, and how hate was motivational but unthinking or unreasonable. We also had the balance of the old timers Hereford and Garul whose age and experience gave them a more analytical perspective.
The author noted he had been working with Anderle. I must say that I'm disturbed by this revelation. I've read one Kutherian universe, and one Zoo series. Although the stories were interesting, I finished both with a feeling that there was something off about the personalities of the stories. With the Kutherian series, it was easier to identify. I'm not for changlings, and especially when they are vampires. You write about more normal people whose responses are not supernormal, and not vindictive. I like your people. Please keep it up instead adopting the Kutherian or Zoo personalities.
June 25, 2021
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse …
The Naga have sent a diplomatic mission to the Earth in hopes of enlisting humanities’ help again Mankind & the Naga’s mutual worst enemy. But most of the people of Earth don’t know about the even worse alien enemy of both races. As far as the vast majority of Mankind are concerned, nothing in the universe is worse than the Naga and the only good Naga is a dead Naga! Which tends to make peace talks even more challenging than usual! Good book, read it now, you WILL be glad you did! :)
The Naga have sent a diplomatic mission to the Earth in hopes of enlisting humanities’ help again Mankind & the Naga’s mutual worst enemy. But most of the people of Earth don’t know about the even worse alien enemy of both races. As far as the vast majority of Mankind are concerned, nothing in the universe is worse than the Naga and the only good Naga is a dead Naga! Which tends to make peace talks even more challenging than usual! Good book, read it now, you WILL be glad you did! :)
June 9, 2020
Loved it
What an ending i was glued to this from start to finish and i like how it all ties in together.
Their is still a lot of breadth in this universe and the characters have become so personal to me as each book continues to tell us more of the story.
Can't recommend this enough and on tenderhooks waiting to see what happens next.
What an ending i was glued to this from start to finish and i like how it all ties in together.
Their is still a lot of breadth in this universe and the characters have become so personal to me as each book continues to tell us more of the story.
Can't recommend this enough and on tenderhooks waiting to see what happens next.
December 27, 2020
Another good book in the Starship Safari series
The book was well written and was an enjoyable read. In this book you see the author handling the growing human experience as they expand more into the greater galactic experience. We also see how humanity can overcome prejudice and xenophobia as we reach out to a better understanding of others.
The book was well written and was an enjoyable read. In this book you see the author handling the growing human experience as they expand more into the greater galactic experience. We also see how humanity can overcome prejudice and xenophobia as we reach out to a better understanding of others.
May 27, 2024
Intense story. Outstanding
This series maintains the same intensity as the story and characters continue on. I look forward to the next book.
This series maintains the same intensity as the story and characters continue on. I look forward to the next book.
February 15, 2025
great read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
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