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Starcaster #2
Hex Division
The war is heating up.
Fresh off their first major victory against the Nyctus, the Orbital Navy is moving forward in confusion. Starcasters, led by Thorn Stellers, are not trusted—magic has not replaced the power of steel and naval might, and humanity is at a crossroads.
As Thorn and Kira define their roles in the new navy, magic refuses to stay still. When Thorn discovers he has untapped power, Mol Wyant helps him use it.
The results will change every rule, along with the known galaxy, for Thorn Stellers isn’t just a magician of unknown power.
He’s a weapon of undiscovered fury.
With Kira, Mol, and a salty captain, Thorn will push the edge of warfare into something new. Something wild and deadly—a threat the Nyctus could never have predicted.
Using his power like a sword, Thorn carves open the first path to victory, using sorcery of such terrifying strength that it challenges the laws of physics.
But at what cost? Can his crew trust him, knowing he can change the nature of space and time? Can he even trust himself?
Fresh off their first major victory against the Nyctus, the Orbital Navy is moving forward in confusion. Starcasters, led by Thorn Stellers, are not trusted—magic has not replaced the power of steel and naval might, and humanity is at a crossroads.
As Thorn and Kira define their roles in the new navy, magic refuses to stay still. When Thorn discovers he has untapped power, Mol Wyant helps him use it.
The results will change every rule, along with the known galaxy, for Thorn Stellers isn’t just a magician of unknown power.
He’s a weapon of undiscovered fury.
With Kira, Mol, and a salty captain, Thorn will push the edge of warfare into something new. Something wild and deadly—a threat the Nyctus could never have predicted.
Using his power like a sword, Thorn carves open the first path to victory, using sorcery of such terrifying strength that it challenges the laws of physics.
But at what cost? Can his crew trust him, knowing he can change the nature of space and time? Can he even trust himself?
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2020
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October 13, 2020
Humanity at bay
Another fast paced, action packed Chaney/Maggert story. Humanity was attacked out of nowhere by the Nyctus, a squid like alien race. They aren’t interested in talking, to them humans are the dregs of the Galaxy. The fact that they have highly developed psychic powers has seen them destroy planet after
planet and led to the ON (Orbital Navy) looking for humans with psychic powers to combat them. Two such are Thorn Stellers and his childhood friend, Kira Wixcombe. Thorn is the strongest psy wielder that humanity has found to date and his limits are yet unknown. Kira is a Joiner and when she is captured by the her powers increase exponentially. Both of them are crucial to the war effort.
Another fast paced, action packed Chaney/Maggert story. Humanity was attacked out of nowhere by the Nyctus, a squid like alien race. They aren’t interested in talking, to them humans are the dregs of the Galaxy. The fact that they have highly developed psychic powers has seen them destroy planet after
planet and led to the ON (Orbital Navy) looking for humans with psychic powers to combat them. Two such are Thorn Stellers and his childhood friend, Kira Wixcombe. Thorn is the strongest psy wielder that humanity has found to date and his limits are yet unknown. Kira is a Joiner and when she is captured by the her powers increase exponentially. Both of them are crucial to the war effort.
October 13, 2020
A great follow up ro a new series
Have to say that book 2 is even better than book 1. Lots of little twists here and there and character development continues to be amazing just as much as the world building. I have to say that I haven't read a sci-fi book recently that kills off supporting cast on such a regular basis as this series does. It follows the same path as book 1 with friends and other supporting staff dying at different times, some heroically and some not so.much. I have to say I like it as a change of pace from most sci-fi where everyone seems to survive even the most fatal of missions. Great read and now looking forward to book 3.
Have to say that book 2 is even better than book 1. Lots of little twists here and there and character development continues to be amazing just as much as the world building. I have to say that I haven't read a sci-fi book recently that kills off supporting cast on such a regular basis as this series does. It follows the same path as book 1 with friends and other supporting staff dying at different times, some heroically and some not so.much. I have to say I like it as a change of pace from most sci-fi where everyone seems to survive even the most fatal of missions. Great read and now looking forward to book 3.
December 24, 2020
Excellent Second book in the series, well done.
Very interesting premise for the series and this book. I was getting tired of the renegade universe and I’m glad this book took place in an alternate or a different universe. The two main protagonist a very engaging and I hopeThat their friendship and relation ship will develop as the series continues. The science fiction aspects take a secondary position wow character development is in the forefront. I could nitpick but I won’t, each book has its flaws read the book you may enjoy it.
Very interesting premise for the series and this book. I was getting tired of the renegade universe and I’m glad this book took place in an alternate or a different universe. The two main protagonist a very engaging and I hopeThat their friendship and relation ship will develop as the series continues. The science fiction aspects take a secondary position wow character development is in the forefront. I could nitpick but I won’t, each book has its flaws read the book you may enjoy it.
October 27, 2020
Awesome!!
Really a very good series! I like how it ties in what some people considered magic in Old Earth history. Characters very likable, it's a little confusing about Midway through the book, but if you just stick with it everything will make sense. Definitely can't wait for the next in the series.
Really a very good series! I like how it ties in what some people considered magic in Old Earth history. Characters very likable, it's a little confusing about Midway through the book, but if you just stick with it everything will make sense. Definitely can't wait for the next in the series.
April 5, 2021
Exciting from start to finish
This second book was definitely better than the first. I really enjoy the way the author writes his dialogue and action. Unfortunately, his descriptions of things still leave plenty to be desired, but I think I'll live with it. Can't wait to get into the next book in the series.
This second book was definitely better than the first. I really enjoy the way the author writes his dialogue and action. Unfortunately, his descriptions of things still leave plenty to be desired, but I think I'll live with it. Can't wait to get into the next book in the series.
October 12, 2020
I finished this book in two sittings! I even gave up the NBA final to finish this. Fully engaging storyline, entertaining and a great read.
May be my favorite JN Chaney and Terry Maggert series to date.
May be my favorite JN Chaney and Terry Maggert series to date.
October 20, 2020
Solid book, but I guess the novelty wore off a bit. Well written and paced, it just lacked a certain something that would push it to a 5th star. This doesn't mean I didn't like it, and I will certainly be reading the next one.
November 6, 2020
Definitely a Five!
Warm bed, good book, what more could you want? Together these two authors are writing a classic series that will be worthwhile storing in permanent memory for later re-reading. This book continuous a story in a way classic writers would applaud.
Warm bed, good book, what more could you want? Together these two authors are writing a classic series that will be worthwhile storing in permanent memory for later re-reading. This book continuous a story in a way classic writers would applaud.
March 30, 2021
Thriller with imagination
Excellent read.takes you to a new height of thrill,imagination and without any gender bias, defines chain of command,strategy and planning,heroics.strongly recommended .
Excellent read.takes you to a new height of thrill,imagination and without any gender bias, defines chain of command,strategy and planning,heroics.strongly recommended .
August 1, 2021
Great series
Normally I enjoy more hard science SF but this series really has me enthralled. Great characters as expected of these authors and really creative plots. This one in book 2 especially. Great twists.
Normally I enjoy more hard science SF but this series really has me enthralled. Great characters as expected of these authors and really creative plots. This one in book 2 especially. Great twists.
October 13, 2020
A great follow up!
I was excited for the second book in the series and it did not disappoint. Can’t wait to read the third now!
I was excited for the second book in the series and it did not disappoint. Can’t wait to read the third now!
October 21, 2020
Something to read
Interesting to some degree. Something to read at least. Choppy here and there but overall decent story. I will read book 3 and hope for conclusion.
Interesting to some degree. Something to read at least. Choppy here and there but overall decent story. I will read book 3 and hope for conclusion.
October 21, 2020
Really enjoyed the characters and story line. Very good second book in hopefully a long series.
October 27, 2020
Dead gum good book
I really enjoyed this book secondit in the series. It was very interesting and kept my attention throughout the book good story,
I really enjoyed this book secondit in the series. It was very interesting and kept my attention throughout the book good story,
December 6, 2020
More a 3.5 stars because I still want to read the 3rd book.
December 9, 2020
Book 2
Good pace. Lots of twists and turns. Enjoyed the new found casting of Thorn and kiras new abilities. See you
Good pace. Lots of twists and turns. Enjoyed the new found casting of Thorn and kiras new abilities. See you
December 24, 2020
Just as thought great
Just as I thought great. Following thorn and kira in there adventures is a certain time killer. You pick the book up and then time is just noticed
Just as I thought great. Following thorn and kira in there adventures is a certain time killer. You pick the book up and then time is just noticed
January 6, 2021
Excellent!
I'm tired, again, of doing these dumb reviews. If I read the next book in the series, it's obvious that I liked the first one.
I'm tired, again, of doing these dumb reviews. If I read the next book in the series, it's obvious that I liked the first one.
December 3, 2021
I should have left the series alone it didn't keep my interest for very long.
May 20, 2023
Oh this is a fun little series. It’s definitely something i would’ve eaten up if i read 10 years ago yet i still find myself having fun with it.
It’s got a good mix of action, military, magic and just the characters being fun with each other. Looking forward to the next book!
It’s got a good mix of action, military, magic and just the characters being fun with each other. Looking forward to the next book!
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