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Forgotten Starship #2
Emerge
After 100 years crossing the expanse, the generation starship Pioneer is nearly halfway to her destination. The horrors of her first few days in space have been erased by time and forgotten by the residents of the city nestled inside.
But all good things must come to an end.
Deputy Niko Nori finds that out the hard way. After a double homicide leads to a suspect who shouldn't exist, it isn't long before Pioneer's dark history catches up with the people of Metro, and Niko in particular. With no time to waste and few people he can trust, the race is on to unravel the secrets of the past and bring the one person who can help into the present.
Somewhere beyond the locked seals of Metro, Joseph Cross is in hibernation. And if Niko can't reach him…
…there won't be a future.
But all good things must come to an end.
Deputy Niko Nori finds that out the hard way. After a double homicide leads to a suspect who shouldn't exist, it isn't long before Pioneer's dark history catches up with the people of Metro, and Niko in particular. With no time to waste and few people he can trust, the race is on to unravel the secrets of the past and bring the one person who can help into the present.
Somewhere beyond the locked seals of Metro, Joseph Cross is in hibernation. And if Niko can't reach him…
…there won't be a future.
468 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2020
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M.R. Forbes
165 books1,009 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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May 16, 2025
Emerge
by M.R. Forbes
This is book #2 in the series and is just as exciting as book #1. Aliens, infighting, lots of action and suspense. Like how the series is going so far. Plan to read further.
by M.R. Forbes
This is book #2 in the series and is just as exciting as book #1. Aliens, infighting, lots of action and suspense. Like how the series is going so far. Plan to read further.
June 3, 2020
Unbelievable!!!
This book was nonstop from the 1st page the last!! Book 3 is gonna be something!!All the forgotten books are the best,I just love them! if you love space or you love aliens or you love space and aliens this book is for you! Waiting with bated breath for the next one!!!
This book was nonstop from the 1st page the last!! Book 3 is gonna be something!!All the forgotten books are the best,I just love them! if you love space or you love aliens or you love space and aliens this book is for you! Waiting with bated breath for the next one!!!
June 17, 2020
10/10: There is no comparison...This is the Mona Lisa of the fictional world!
“My name is Joseph Cross. I’m the Guardian Prime of the starship Pioneer.”
OMG, this was so good. I devoured it in one day. I hungered (see what I did there?) for the next page, next chapter, next bit of excitement. And M.R. Forbes did not let me down.
I fell for Niko Nori (the great-great-whatever grandson of Guardian Nori) from page one. He was young and a bit gungho, and flawed and so very likeable. And then he went and had a very bad day and I couldn't help rooting for the guy going forward.
His side of the story alone would have held my attention to the end, but then they went and woke Guardian Prime Joseph Cross back up, and all bets were off.
“I’ve got a synthetically replicated partition of a cosmic horror in my head,” Joseph replied. “I don’t remember that being in any of the movies.”
This story had heaps of feels and a fantastic pace and huge dollops of excitement and nail-biting angst and all the great things we've come to love from this author. IMO, I think this was one of his better books yet. I loved being on a generation ship again. I loved all the aliens and conspiracy and danger and heartache.
I loved it all.
10/10.
“He’ll be okay,” the Guardian said. “Me and Sarge, we go way, way back. It’ll take a hell of a lot more than an ancient, world-devouring alien with a tentacle fetish to keep my man down.”
“My name is Joseph Cross. I’m the Guardian Prime of the starship Pioneer.”
OMG, this was so good. I devoured it in one day. I hungered (see what I did there?) for the next page, next chapter, next bit of excitement. And M.R. Forbes did not let me down.
I fell for Niko Nori (the great-great-whatever grandson of Guardian Nori) from page one. He was young and a bit gungho, and flawed and so very likeable. And then he went and had a very bad day and I couldn't help rooting for the guy going forward.
His side of the story alone would have held my attention to the end, but then they went and woke Guardian Prime Joseph Cross back up, and all bets were off.
“I’ve got a synthetically replicated partition of a cosmic horror in my head,” Joseph replied. “I don’t remember that being in any of the movies.”
This story had heaps of feels and a fantastic pace and huge dollops of excitement and nail-biting angst and all the great things we've come to love from this author. IMO, I think this was one of his better books yet. I loved being on a generation ship again. I loved all the aliens and conspiracy and danger and heartache.
I loved it all.
10/10.
“He’ll be okay,” the Guardian said. “Me and Sarge, we go way, way back. It’ll take a hell of a lot more than an ancient, world-devouring alien with a tentacle fetish to keep my man down.”
June 25, 2020
An excellent Book 2
In general, I really enjoyed this novel, the second book is a series. As with the first, there was first-rate tension throughout the story, which was well-plotted. The action didn't stop through the whole book.
However, the proofreading was not as crisp as the first book's. There were a fair number of homophone errors, such as: through instead of throw, phased instead of fazed, discrete instead of discreet. Quite a few instances of "it's" rather than "its." An odd contradictory description of a character: "...stifling a groan at the sight of a tall, petite woman dressed..." (tall and petite?). Then there was plain nonsense: “Vis a vie, we need to destroy it,” (huh?)
A star off for the decline in proofing. Even so, this book is very entertaining military sci-fi, and highly recommended.
In general, I really enjoyed this novel, the second book is a series. As with the first, there was first-rate tension throughout the story, which was well-plotted. The action didn't stop through the whole book.
However, the proofreading was not as crisp as the first book's. There were a fair number of homophone errors, such as: through instead of throw, phased instead of fazed, discrete instead of discreet. Quite a few instances of "it's" rather than "its." An odd contradictory description of a character: "...stifling a groan at the sight of a tall, petite woman dressed..." (tall and petite?). Then there was plain nonsense: “Vis a vie, we need to destroy it,” (huh?)
A star off for the decline in proofing. Even so, this book is very entertaining military sci-fi, and highly recommended.
July 11, 2020
WOW! The plot and story line on this one almost got to be too much at times. No, that's not correct; not ALMOST; DID! Seriously. What with the "xenosquids", the "moieties", the "xaxkluth", "Iagorth", the "Axon" ("Intellects"), the "Relyeh" (the "Devourer"?), "Goliath", and who knows what else, it all got to be a bit much at times. (Oh, and I forgot the "synthetic"!) And even after reading it, I still have NO IDEA which one of these aliens it was that Prime Joseph actually got in league with to help swing the tide of this mess back to some level of sanity. I am at the point with this one that even if/when a book three comes out, I think I'll pass. Enjoyed the first book a lot; this one, not so much.
February 10, 2022
I didn't think this series could get better, but it did. The whole concept that M.R. Forbes has created with this series is astounding.
Each point from the first book expertly improved and expanded upon. The whole concept honestly mindblowing.
I'm not going to lie, the the book was initially slow to get rolling (up around the 20% mark) which is normally a bad thing in my opinion. But not in this case. M.R. Forbes expertly put seemingly insignificant details into this first 20% that had important repercussions/outcomes later in the book.
This is now one of only two books in my "favorite" category on goodreads.
I am thrilled to see where this story goes next. Now excuse my while I immediately go download the next book in the series.
Each point from the first book expertly improved and expanded upon. The whole concept honestly mindblowing.
I'm not going to lie, the the book was initially slow to get rolling (up around the 20% mark) which is normally a bad thing in my opinion. But not in this case. M.R. Forbes expertly put seemingly insignificant details into this first 20% that had important repercussions/outcomes later in the book.
This is now one of only two books in my "favorite" category on goodreads.
I am thrilled to see where this story goes next. Now excuse my while I immediately go download the next book in the series.
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April 26, 2025*I review with words, not stars*
Sometimes I pick up a book and rush thru it like there is a reward at the end. When I finished Exodus, I was anxious to get started on the second in the series! I was trying to be fair to my other books but to be honest, I just wanted to vanish back into the world of Pioneer and her crew.
This time we start with the passengers. The 40 thousand people in the hold, living the only life they have ever known. Now several generations in. There is a rumor going about the people that aliens have invaded their ranks, and that other suspicious behavior.
One of the passengers reaches out to Joe, now deep in cryo sleep. Together they set forth to battle and familiar foe and a new face!
Sometimes I pick up a book and rush thru it like there is a reward at the end. When I finished Exodus, I was anxious to get started on the second in the series! I was trying to be fair to my other books but to be honest, I just wanted to vanish back into the world of Pioneer and her crew.
This time we start with the passengers. The 40 thousand people in the hold, living the only life they have ever known. Now several generations in. There is a rumor going about the people that aliens have invaded their ranks, and that other suspicious behavior.
One of the passengers reaches out to Joe, now deep in cryo sleep. Together they set forth to battle and familiar foe and a new face!
July 16, 2020
Emotional
Many books make you want to cheer the protagonist. Some even have you going, "YES! The ba...rd got Exactly what he deserved!"
If you've been to war and you've lost some of your brothers or sisters, you know there is a special bond only death can break. When you've identified with a character like the Marine now called the Prime, you can feel a piece break off of your heart when he makes the hard decision that will break all of those special connections, forever.
Man is not alone, and the law of the jungle is penny ante compared to the law of the galaxy.
Many books make you want to cheer the protagonist. Some even have you going, "YES! The ba...rd got Exactly what he deserved!"
If you've been to war and you've lost some of your brothers or sisters, you know there is a special bond only death can break. When you've identified with a character like the Marine now called the Prime, you can feel a piece break off of your heart when he makes the hard decision that will break all of those special connections, forever.
Man is not alone, and the law of the jungle is penny ante compared to the law of the galaxy.
July 12, 2021
Not as good as the 1st book in the series
I enjoy Forbes' writing style, but this book left me struggling to accept some of the concepts as possible. I won't go into details and ruin it for others, but as a huge sci-fi fan that reads a lot of it, Forbes pushed the believability line a little too far. That doesn't mean I won't read the next one. I just won't expect a top notch product anymore.
I enjoy Forbes' writing style, but this book left me struggling to accept some of the concepts as possible. I won't go into details and ruin it for others, but as a huge sci-fi fan that reads a lot of it, Forbes pushed the believability line a little too far. That doesn't mean I won't read the next one. I just won't expect a top notch product anymore.
June 17, 2025
This was so tight, so fast paced and full of anticipation I almost stopped reading over and over again.
I was exhausted.
I was worried.
I wanted to get to the end so much because I wanted everyone to survive. To be fine. To be able to fight another day. Again, M.R. Forbes is wise enough to not show all his alien cards at one time. We learn bit by bit and that keeps us guessing on pins and needles to find out what’s right around the corner.
I was exhausted.
I was worried.
I wanted to get to the end so much because I wanted everyone to survive. To be fine. To be able to fight another day. Again, M.R. Forbes is wise enough to not show all his alien cards at one time. We learn bit by bit and that keeps us guessing on pins and needles to find out what’s right around the corner.
June 7, 2020
Wow. This was like an intense sci-fi horror movie, emphasis on intense.
I loved and hated it the whole time. I knew bad things were going to happen, but I couldn’t wait to see what those things were!
No spoilers, but there were a few “magic” helpers in this book that sort of bothered me, but I liked their effects enough to ignore the magic.
I loved and hated it the whole time. I knew bad things were going to happen, but I couldn’t wait to see what those things were!
No spoilers, but there were a few “magic” helpers in this book that sort of bothered me, but I liked their effects enough to ignore the magic.
September 6, 2020
Read and you never know.
Read and you never know what you will find. If you enjoyed joseph and his guardians in book one then read on oops I giving the characters away again every time I try to say something about the story I give the whole plot away. Just and enjoy, it will take time like book one but enjoy
Read and you never know what you will find. If you enjoyed joseph and his guardians in book one then read on oops I giving the characters away again every time I try to say something about the story I give the whole plot away. Just and enjoy, it will take time like book one but enjoy
November 27, 2020
M.R. Forbes is worth reading if Peter Watts doesn't have a new novel out. His work is average and that's OK. I require science fiction novels to read. I devour the genre. The aliens are monsters once again versus anything remotely believable. I wish he would try for more ethereal aliens, indistinguishable from Gods types of aliens.
April 25, 2022
Interesting enough, this book seemed to be more interesting than the first one. (possibly because of the scifi elements in it?) In any case, I liked it, and will continue with the series, just not now, too many other things on the to read list. Still, a decent read, and oen most scifi fans should like, especially if a bit of mystery is in your wheelhouse.
June 9, 2020
Another great book.
This new series in the bigger world of the forgotten series is a great addition. Again Mr forbes does very well creating a gripping scene base and more characters to get behind. Consistently gripping storyline that kept me up until the early hours. Cannot wait for the next book.
This new series in the bigger world of the forgotten series is a great addition. Again Mr forbes does very well creating a gripping scene base and more characters to get behind. Consistently gripping storyline that kept me up until the early hours. Cannot wait for the next book.
June 13, 2020
Another blockbuster from Mr Forbes. His Sheriff series remains one of my all-time sci-fi favorites, but the Forgotten world is a close second. His writing combines non-stop action with iikeable characters and incredible aliens. Can't wait for book 3 in this series
June 27, 2020
Love the story...
I the the books enjoyed this book and all of them in this series! I am sad that I have read all of the books in this series! And have to wait for the next new one!
I the the books enjoyed this book and all of them in this series! I am sad that I have read all of the books in this series! And have to wait for the next new one!
July 9, 2020
Trapped in Space
A good storyline, well written and carries you on to the end. I have read a couple of series by this author and have enjoyed this the most. I'll look forward to the next volume in the tale.
A good storyline, well written and carries you on to the end. I have read a couple of series by this author and have enjoyed this the most. I'll look forward to the next volume in the tale.
July 26, 2020
This 2nd in series is great
This series is part of larger universe of books that are each excellent, part space opera part space marine these books span centuries but are part of the whole seamlessly. Great characters and stories that are hard to put down
This series is part of larger universe of books that are each excellent, part space opera part space marine these books span centuries but are part of the whole seamlessly. Great characters and stories that are hard to put down
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August 26, 2020I still never know what to expect around the next page!!!
Mr. Forbes continues to amaze me with his masterful imagination!!!
This series is well worth the reading.
I will continue with the series.
Mr. Forbes continues to amaze me with his masterful imagination!!!
This series is well worth the reading.
I will continue with the series.
September 10, 2020
Not excellent
Well, sorry, but this was the one I said I'd read to give him a second chance... To see if he could get away from using monsters and get back to writing sensible si fi... He didn't so now he's lost me.
Well, sorry, but this was the one I said I'd read to give him a second chance... To see if he could get away from using monsters and get back to writing sensible si fi... He didn't so now he's lost me.
December 22, 2020
First book was a reasonable action near future sci-fi unfortunately this second book has started to become rather far fetched. I see no-way few Guardians could so easily drive off two groups that had been in a galaxy spanning war for a 100,000 years, they would be just too advanced.
April 19, 2025
The Starship continues it's epic journey with some damage but renewed resolve
The indomitable spirit of the inhabitants continues to help them overcome major and minor problems as they continue toward Avalon!
The indomitable spirit of the inhabitants continues to help them overcome major and minor problems as they continue toward Avalon!
June 8, 2020
Great read!!
Wow! The hits just keep coming for these guys! Great read! Keep up the great work. A + + +
Wow! The hits just keep coming for these guys! Great read! Keep up the great work. A + + +
June 22, 2020
Lost friends
Great twist on survivors, amazing story. How will the next chapter evolve? Can’t wait for next awakening! Universe constantly changing!
Great twist on survivors, amazing story. How will the next chapter evolve? Can’t wait for next awakening! Universe constantly changing!
July 7, 2020
Awesome as always.
Another great story in the Forgotten Universe. Can’t wait to read what happens next. As withe the others, edge of your seat action.
Another great story in the Forgotten Universe. Can’t wait to read what happens next. As withe the others, edge of your seat action.
July 9, 2020
Very good again.
Very good story, great characters and overall just a fun read. Can't wait for book 3 in this series. And also to read more stories from this Author.
Very good story, great characters and overall just a fun read. Can't wait for book 3 in this series. And also to read more stories from this Author.
July 15, 2020
Best read from start to finish. Looking forward to book 3.
August 12, 2020
Exciting stuff
Full of twists and turns. Left one star off because the enemy is to strong thus making the story less believable. Still a good read.
Full of twists and turns. Left one star off because the enemy is to strong thus making the story less believable. Still a good read.
February 3, 2021
Just finished this book. Great read, fantastic story and suspense in every chapter. Makes you feel like you are there and in the action.
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