Requiem

Infinite Spark #2

by E.L. Strife

Humanity is no longer a human term. The skies are littered with the debris of battle. A secret is exposed, one that could destroy peaceful life on the planet and within the Universal Protectors. And now Earth must prepare to stand alone against a merciless empire.Shepherds struggle with new concepts of identity, the failing serum effectiveness, and the strain to prepare for what is fast approaching the planet. Their new truths are filled with lies, their strengths with unforeseeable weaknesses. Yet they must form alliances with the survivors in preparation for a new threat, one that few have ever seen.Back “They were the last to die because of the Suanoa. They passed knowing hope in their hearts, knowing of the mutiny, of the future of freedom. Their spirits rest pain-free and are no longer under Suanoan rule. They do not have to fight anymore, but we do.”As the shepherds and Earthlings begin to uncover their hidden past, relations tremble. With the Earth in chaos, the skies littered above, and the threat looming in the stars beyond, they must find a way to fight the new demons within and prepare for their toughest battle yet.“Even on the darkest night, we are their shepherds, their guiding light.”"Tensions are high as the characters struggle with new information they've learned about themselves and their planet, while also trying to balance attacks on Earth and an impending threat from the stars...An enjoyable read that leaves me invested in the story and wanting to know more." -Goodreads Review

Genres: Science Fiction

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2020

About the author

Strife enjoys crafting science fiction novels in various subgenres including space opera, cyberpunk, and fantasy. Sometimes she writes about aliens and colonization, other times she sticks to genetic engineering, the supernatural, and corrupt futuristic societies. Strife’s Sci-Fi is often crude and graphic, features strong women, and typically includes people who like to blow s--- up.

E. L. isn’t always in front of her laptop. She enjoys taking the four-wheelers to the coast with her husband and doing donuts in the sand. Strife most enjoys camping in the mountains and soaking in hot springs in the snow, but you're most likely to find her in the gym.

Strife craves learning new things like that crazy stuff called astrophysics and how to work on her 1981 Corvette and her Jeep. She hopes, someday, to add to her list of apocalyptic survival skills by learning to weld.

E. L. has traveled the US and Europe, served in the military, and completed two Bachelor's Degrees in Public Health and Human Sciences. She's toured lava tubes, the NASA center in Houston, castles, concentration camps, the Shelby center in Las Vegas, and many natural wonders. She's even learned to race BMWs at the track in southern California.

Strife enjoys connecting with readers and welcomes all feedback and questions. If you’d like to know when Strife’s next books will be out, and to ensure you hear about her giveaways, visit her website: elstrife.com and subscribe via the links on her homepage.

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Twitter: @ElysiaLStrife
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Reviews

[Laura A. Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Requiem doesn't miss a step from where we left off with Stellar Fusion. Tensions are high as the characters struggle with new information they've learned about themselves and their planet, while also trying to balance attacks on Earth and an impending threat from the stars. Strife deftly executes the delicate balance of letting us into characters' emotional journies and the greater odds at stake between Earth and lifeforms from other planets.

Similar to my review with Stellar Fusion, there are areas of Requiem where the flow becomes a bit muddled and the dialogue a bit unclear in terms of who is saying what. At times, it felt there were too many characters through which the story is being told as we hear from others that don't necessarily have as much weight in the story, but I do recognize the effort to still make each of those scenes count toward moving the story forward. Overall, Requiem is an enjoyable read that leaves me invested in the story and wanting to know more.

[Torfinn Ingolfsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it.

[Laurie Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The momentum from the previous book seems to have dropped off a bit. It's still a good read though. Looking forward to the next in the series as things are definitely coming to a head.