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The Trouble with Tourists
Humans have inhabited a deserted alien community on a desert planet. The original inhabitants left thousands of years earlier leaving the community behind. Earth's scientists discovered that the structures in the community cold not be damaged or changed in any way. Even the most powerful lasers had no effect on them and the technology inside the city was far beyond anything Earth was capable of duplicating. After a hundred years of studying the community, Earth decided to allow colonists to go and live on the planet. It was determined before the original inhabitants of the community left that numerous intelligent civilizations had been eradicated that were located close to the desert planet. A new discovery of advanced alien technology was uncovered under one of the buildings in the community which caused Earth to send one of its best scientists to investigate. Along with one of the colonists, he finds there is a good possibility that the species that built the community were probably coming back...and soon. If it was this species that eradicated the ancient civilizations, then Earth and its other colonies were in danger of destruction. This is another page-turner from Saxon Andrew that starts fast and picks up speed. The impacts on humanity are monumental and will have long term effects on its survival. Excerpt from; The Trouble with Tourists Scott turned to her, “This is an energy reader, and it shows there is an electronic field surrounding the house. It’s about fifty feet out from the rear of the house.” Alexandra shrugged, “Well, it might be some sort of home security system to warn if anyone is approaching the house.” “How did you come up with that?” “Well, we have them; why wouldn’t the aliens that built the house have them as well?” Scott picked up a rock and threw it. The rock went through the field unabated. He walked up to it and looked closely; flying insect like bugs were flying through it unharmed. He stuck out his hand and felt nothing. He stared and couldn’t see anything. “What are you thinking?” Scott shrugged, “I want to try a little experiment.” He went to the back of the house and picked up a chair. He walked through the field and put the chair down. He went in the ship and came out carrying a hand blaster and a roll of tape. “What are you going to do?” “Set a timer to have it fire a blaster beam into that field.” “I think we need to move further away,” Alexandra said nervously. “I also don’t want my house damaged.” Scott shook his head, “Alexandra, before we left we fired a warship’s blaster at one of these structures and it didn’t faze it; your house won’t be damaged. We’ll be fine, there’s no danger.” Alexandra turned and walked eighty yards away to a berm running behind her property. She moved behind it and looked out over the top. Scott shook his head and rolled his eyes. He set the timer on the blaster and walked back to join her. He moved behind the berm and saw Alexandra squatting down behind it. “I’m sure there’s no danger.” Scott waited and suddenly saw a brilliant flash. He threw himself back into the berm as a hot beam blew over it burning everything for a hundred yards. Alexandra rushed to him and helped him to sit up. His face was beet red and his hair smoking from the closeness of the beam that blew over him. “No danger the man says! We’ll be fine! Are you an idiot?!” Scott was shaking from his close call with death as Anthony ran out from next door wanting to know what was going on. He saw Alexandra standing behind the berm and shook his head at the burned ground leading out to it.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2021
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Saxon Andrew
117 books99 followersSaxon Andrew is a former social worker with a degree in Psychology and Education from Mercer University. He has taught school, managed several sales organizations and owned his own business.
He has devoured science fiction since he first learned to read and his stories are the product of years of personal experience and exposure to the universes created by the genre’s great authors.
He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and two dogs who still appreciate his sense of humor after all these years. "Dogs are always ready to smile."
He has devoured science fiction since he first learned to read and his stories are the product of years of personal experience and exposure to the universes created by the genre’s great authors.
He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and two dogs who still appreciate his sense of humor after all these years. "Dogs are always ready to smile."
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April 30, 2021No Tourists
I have to admit I was horrified that hatred was so blind to what was actually there. I must have somehow missed a couple of pages. How could any same caring person order the deaths of countless millions of people. Of course it was only to be the original perpetrators who were to be killed. Revenge is bitter sweet. It was an end to a means. And the end results were more gratifying.
Thank goodness there was no complete annihilation of that particular species. As it became clear that not all species are monsters, consumed with the urge to just kill.
This story invoked some worrying thoughts. Killing for the sake of killing is not a natural phenomenon. It is inherent evil. As well as the action and adventure, I thought this story was incredibly thought provoking. Saxon managed to bring out such thinking while reading the book. But why is it so difficult for a number of people to look for me find solutions. Instead of going in with all guns blazing away.
I enjoyed the book very much. But I particularly liked the way it drew you in and made me think about the way I may or may not react. I know this review may seem a little odd. But read the book and think about it seriously.
I have to admit I was horrified that hatred was so blind to what was actually there. I must have somehow missed a couple of pages. How could any same caring person order the deaths of countless millions of people. Of course it was only to be the original perpetrators who were to be killed. Revenge is bitter sweet. It was an end to a means. And the end results were more gratifying.
Thank goodness there was no complete annihilation of that particular species. As it became clear that not all species are monsters, consumed with the urge to just kill.
This story invoked some worrying thoughts. Killing for the sake of killing is not a natural phenomenon. It is inherent evil. As well as the action and adventure, I thought this story was incredibly thought provoking. Saxon managed to bring out such thinking while reading the book. But why is it so difficult for a number of people to look for me find solutions. Instead of going in with all guns blazing away.
I enjoyed the book very much. But I particularly liked the way it drew you in and made me think about the way I may or may not react. I know this review may seem a little odd. But read the book and think about it seriously.
June 16, 2021
Show Don't Tell
Show don't tell is the mantra English teachers try to hammer into students' mindsets when s/he is assigning essays. This aphorism is meant to have student writers how best to engage their readers and bring them into the writer's point of view. In the case of narratives (the medium of fiction especially), "show don't tell" is doubly important; it stirs the reader's imagination so that s/he sees the environment/setting of the story. The reader identifies, on some level, with the characters and becomes invested in the success or failure if those characters' endeavors.
Saxon Andrew has failed in both levels. The exposition that creates the foundation of building both the setting and the characters if sorely lacking. The writing here is seriously amateurish and does not entice his readers to invest time or imagination to finish the book (despite the catchy title).
I seldom give up on a book, no matter how rocky its start. That I have given up in five chapters speaks to Mr Andrew's lack of effort. I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them. It is disappointing that this is so poorly written.
Show don't tell is the mantra English teachers try to hammer into students' mindsets when s/he is assigning essays. This aphorism is meant to have student writers how best to engage their readers and bring them into the writer's point of view. In the case of narratives (the medium of fiction especially), "show don't tell" is doubly important; it stirs the reader's imagination so that s/he sees the environment/setting of the story. The reader identifies, on some level, with the characters and becomes invested in the success or failure if those characters' endeavors.
Saxon Andrew has failed in both levels. The exposition that creates the foundation of building both the setting and the characters if sorely lacking. The writing here is seriously amateurish and does not entice his readers to invest time or imagination to finish the book (despite the catchy title).
I seldom give up on a book, no matter how rocky its start. That I have given up in five chapters speaks to Mr Andrew's lack of effort. I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them. It is disappointing that this is so poorly written.
June 3, 2021
Morality vs. Survival
Mr. Andrew had an awesome concept with this story. Unfortunately, he also had a problem. How do you condense 300 years of human lives in just a few pages? How do you develope characters from two distinct species and several different cultures? His answer was to jump ten years or more from one chapter to the next and not develops each character in depth, and abbreviate the development of the alien culture. Oh, he did okay, but in essence he bit off more than he should have in one story. The awesome point that he makes is the balance: morality vs. survival. He sets this up as two options and then a third is offered: friendship and trust. That worked better and always will, but you must be prepared for survival if the other guy doesn't cooperate. We need only look at our own history to discover that trading and trust with former enemies is better than fighting them. Finally, I had to laugh at the ending. They are going to explore the universe in an armed exploration vessel. I wonder if they will name the new ship ENTERPRISE?
Mr. Andrew had an awesome concept with this story. Unfortunately, he also had a problem. How do you condense 300 years of human lives in just a few pages? How do you develope characters from two distinct species and several different cultures? His answer was to jump ten years or more from one chapter to the next and not develops each character in depth, and abbreviate the development of the alien culture. Oh, he did okay, but in essence he bit off more than he should have in one story. The awesome point that he makes is the balance: morality vs. survival. He sets this up as two options and then a third is offered: friendship and trust. That worked better and always will, but you must be prepared for survival if the other guy doesn't cooperate. We need only look at our own history to discover that trading and trust with former enemies is better than fighting them. Finally, I had to laugh at the ending. They are going to explore the universe in an armed exploration vessel. I wonder if they will name the new ship ENTERPRISE?
April 10, 2021
At it's heart this is a good story. I just had a very difficult time getting past all the difficult parts. The characters were wooden (at even at today's lumber prices that is not a compliment) and inconsistent. The pacing was fitful and and irregular with periods of exploring the most mundane details and then others where great swaths were glossed over or skipped entirely. Finally the dialogue was simple atrocious. This was ranked highly on the "New Release" list and had many 5 Star reviews. I liked it a little but don't think it's earned the praise.
May 29, 2021
A very remarkable read
So many books today are merely an excuse to hook us into reading a story that sprawls over several books, sometimes many, many books
Sometimes those sprawling stories are even worth it.
Here is a wonderful story. Huge in concept, well drawn characters, you come to love them and root for them.
The story, as immense as it is in time and scope actually resolves in ONE book, and it actually ends with the words The End.
That was very satisfying.
I highly recommend this book.
I loved it
So many books today are merely an excuse to hook us into reading a story that sprawls over several books, sometimes many, many books
Sometimes those sprawling stories are even worth it.
Here is a wonderful story. Huge in concept, well drawn characters, you come to love them and root for them.
The story, as immense as it is in time and scope actually resolves in ONE book, and it actually ends with the words The End.
That was very satisfying.
I highly recommend this book.
I loved it
April 9, 2021
This reads like one of his first works
The writing is not smooth and there are many errors. Still, I liked the book. Like many of his writings there is more background than actual action and who ever is doing his proofing needs to do a better job. Such as, brittle but soft, can not leave but leaves repeatedly. If you can get past those types of errors I found that overall it is pretty good
The writing is not smooth and there are many errors. Still, I liked the book. Like many of his writings there is more background than actual action and who ever is doing his proofing needs to do a better job. Such as, brittle but soft, can not leave but leaves repeatedly. If you can get past those types of errors I found that overall it is pretty good
April 5, 2021
Fun fast paced, very good read.
If you like a lighthearted fun fast-paced book then I urge you read this one. There are no Machiavellian quandaries or plots to figure out, a straight forward science-fiction romp. Good character development a one and done story an excellent quick read.
If you like a lighthearted fun fast-paced book then I urge you read this one. There are no Machiavellian quandaries or plots to figure out, a straight forward science-fiction romp. Good character development a one and done story an excellent quick read.
April 5, 2021
Another gem from Saxon.
As with all of his books he builds a great story with great characters and a writing style I haven't seen anywhere else. I always stop what I'm reading to get his latest book and I've read them all.
As with all of his books he builds a great story with great characters and a writing style I haven't seen anywhere else. I always stop what I'm reading to get his latest book and I've read them all.
May 29, 2021
What can you say about a story that keeps you turning pages.
Well I think I have found another author that spins an excellent tale. A very good space opera with extremely likeable characters. Fast and fun, my kind of novel.
Well I think I have found another author that spins an excellent tale. A very good space opera with extremely likeable characters. Fast and fun, my kind of novel.
June 30, 2021
Revenge is best served cold - true or false?
What I enjoyed about this book is humanity's ability to work towards a goal and still have the determination to change that goal when it becomes obvious that a spoiled apple doesn't mean all the apples are rotten. Excellent book!
What I enjoyed about this book is humanity's ability to work towards a goal and still have the determination to change that goal when it becomes obvious that a spoiled apple doesn't mean all the apples are rotten. Excellent book!
July 3, 2021
Rather simplistic
Revenge is the driving force of this story, the Descendants shall pay for the crimes of the ancestors. The story line is simplistic, the society seems stagnant, government is pretty much a monarchy, which falls back on consensus for tough decisions.
Revenge is the driving force of this story, the Descendants shall pay for the crimes of the ancestors. The story line is simplistic, the society seems stagnant, government is pretty much a monarchy, which falls back on consensus for tough decisions.
March 24, 2021
Fantastic
Saxen Andrews Continues to write the best science fiction And the way he develops characters And situations is fantastic Can't wait for the next one
Saxen Andrews Continues to write the best science fiction And the way he develops characters And situations is fantastic Can't wait for the next one
June 20, 2022
Fun Read
Started slow but 100 pages in it started to improve. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy Reading.
Started slow but 100 pages in it started to improve. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy Reading.
July 6, 2022
This is a must read
This is one of the best books he's written excellent job surely enjoyed reading at one long setting
Bravo bravo had to make the number of words lol
This is one of the best books he's written excellent job surely enjoyed reading at one long setting
Bravo bravo had to make the number of words lol
October 5, 2022
The trouble with Tourist
This is a very good book of Andrew Saxson he has not written any bad books great mind he has to come up with all that he has written enjoy.
This is a very good book of Andrew Saxson he has not written any bad books great mind he has to come up with all that he has written enjoy.
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