Orphans on the Galactic Tunnel Network

EarthCent Auxiliaries #3

by E.M. Foner

EarthCent Intelligence assigns their roving troubleshooter to look into rumors of labor abuses in the Old Way movement. A hot tip to the Galactic Free Press turns the spotlight on Earth's children and puts Ellen's latest attempt at a vacation on hold.

Orphans on the Galactic Tunnel Network is the third book of the EarthCent Auxiliaries series which I spun off from the eighteen book Union Station saga to focus on Earth. Following Last Night on Union Station, the timeline order is:

Genres: Science Fiction

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2021

About the author

I wrote Date Night on Union Station while taking a break from work on a science fiction epic I've been struggling with for years. The goal was to cheer myself up and to find out if there is still an audience for a science fiction comedy that gets its laughs from dialogue and funny situations rather than from gross-outs and shocks. As many readers have pointed out, the EarthCent series could be rated PG under the old fashioned system, no bloodshed, no graphic sex, no four letter words. And after years of imagining a galaxy for my epic in which multiple human civilizations are at war with each other, it did me a world of good to write about a galaxy where most people are just trying to make a living and find some joy in life. I received so many requests to extend the Date Night universe into a series that I put aside my epic for an extended period to write a sequel, Alien Night on Union Station. The events take place five years after the conclusion of Date Night, and the plot involves a mix of business, diplomacy, gaming and family relations. As a bonus, we finally get to meet Kelly's mother. After the positive response to Alien Night, I wrote a third book for the series, High Priest of Union Station, which is currently in the editing stage and due out in mid-October. I just started a book that extends the EarthCent galaxy with a different mission and cast of characters, though they may intersect at some point.

Reviews

[Dr susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic sci fi adventure series

The world building is excellent, the characters are great, and the aliens are amazing. I have always loved M793qk. Semmi is hilarious, and I can't wait to see what adventures Marco and Fiona have. The look at the existing Earth is all too believable. My only complaint is that I finish reading Foner's books too soon.

[Jessica Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this Series

This series is painted with a wide brush. While it centers around two members of the fourth estate, almost all of the Union Station/Flower book characters make cameos. However, you don't need to read the Union Station/Flower books to enjoy this book. Having said that, I really love Union Station and Flower books. The first books in the two series are Date Night on Union Station and Independent Living. Enjoy!

[Donna Raley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for Sci-fi lovers who want some fun

Absolutely love these stories. The humor is spot on. The characters are complex and grow with each book. The evolution of Earth society is well thought out. And the progression of the Human mammal in the universe is fascinating. Love the way the author’s mind works.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

More twists and turns in this ever expanding braided universe

I just wrote a review for Jerry Boyd's is Boyd's latest number 16 in versus 16 in the Bob and Nikki universe and commented how in it's out in those stories when thing happens and then another thing And then another thing. Foner Has fairly straightforward plots but he uses the viewpoint of so many characters operating simultaneously from such widespread places that it takes reader involvement to keep See attention Index of the reader sorted out in the braided plot. That means that the reader has to pay attention to what's going on and can't just frolic along like an adventure movie on steroids. This isn't Indiana Jones.

Foner's characters also operate on incomplete information even if the stryx Are withholding information to make things happen but we don't know that until the end except as a principal. Since the operating on complete information they make mistakes but of course since these are light hearted stories federal essentially comedies to mistakes aren't destructive to our view point characters or their worlds.With the better part of 20 novels now set in this universe the main Earth cent ambassador serious plus independent living plus these freelance novels, If you are reading this review you've already committed to the series but, Nevertheless I encourage you to keep up as he expands the universe as you point characters and makes the human Part of the Galaxy civilization ever more complex The stories get richer and while that means that we lose some of the intimate close UPS of some characters, We are not going to get long soliloquys about the ambassador's love you chair but still the details keep coming and the characters continue to be someone we can be fascinated with if not love.

Strongly recommended.

[Jean Albright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!!!

I've now read all of E.M. Foner's books about Union Station and the Dollnick ship Flower. What a wonderful world to inhabit, in spite of the inherent problems the Structure inadvertently caused by making earth a protectorate and opening up space travel to all humans. I love the stories and the continuation of characters is so much fun! Please read these books. No unnecessary violence or gratuitous sex, but an imaginative look at a fun galaxy.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lets keep everyone safe!!!

A very good tie in story with Larry the trader finding that kids are disappearing from Earth and the Earth cent that has been replaced by the Human Empire has no idea why !the Griffin Semmi finds a friend that tries to help Georgia with a story for the Galactic Free press and gets in to deep lots of twists and turns!

[Lance Saleme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent and easy read

The pages go by pretty fast and keep you reading. Be sure to invest in the entire series to have a chance of following the multiple threads in play, it's worth the investment of time and commitment.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice addition

Really like this whole series, but they are best read in order. I enjoy meeting new aliens and catching up on old friends

[Carmen Priola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series ready for the next one.






Good characters , series is one where you cannot wait for the next one. Like the limited violence .humor is a plus

[Dave Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

E.M. Foner has written another great book here. This is science fiction with a difference. There is plenty of action, but more than that. Foner is a master at character development, making you genuinely care about these characters, whether they are human beings or giant beetles that communicate by rubbing their legs together, they all take on unique personalities. This book takes a little more of a mystery direction, as orphans are disappearing off the tunnel network, and our heroes are investigating. In true Foner fashion, there is a satisfying resolution, and a complete story, while at the same time the book ends with just enough intrigue to make me excited for the next book in this series. If this sounds interesting to you, I highly recommend starting at the beginning of the series with the Union Station 1,2 and 3 collection.

[Gerald Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and intrigue on Flower

I started reading this series years ago while I was laid out for several months sick. The antics of a recovering psycho colony ship and her often naive human and alien passengers have kept me intermittently amused for years. Try it, you'll like it!
It's so much better than TV!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The characters are sent to investigate rumors of mistreatment of children on Earth. What they find is some resilient and resourceful children who, with the help of their mobile phones, are looking out for each other. A lively, fun read.

[stephanie huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous, love all the stories and beings in this universe

[Maggie Nikkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible

Like all the Union Station series the galactic tunnel series is incredible,even if you have a programmable credcard. Jump onboard and love the ride

[Elaine Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Orphans was good..

But he's done several in this series that were better. I'm looking forward to the next one. Quite a good series

[Doug Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good story

The spin-off series with Flower are a great addition to the Union Station series. Fun reading with an interesting plot line!

[John Stults · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read

Once again the author nails a great story and when you finish the story I find myself wishing for another vol in the series.
I highly recommend this book

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

The setting is complex. I reccomend the Three bundle Union station to start. More violence in this volume, some big ideas but a crime fighting intro.

[john Calkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I meet every E.M. Foner book with high anticipation. If I could drop myself into any of his storylines I would be long gone, but then I wouldn't get to see the bigger picture in all his books to come. A good review should probably explain plot lines and characters, but if this is your first book by Foner it is too late. Not that you will be baffled or anything like that, but you won't understand the richness of the universe he has created. You will have to drop back a way. I have read the entire series a number of times. They are my go-to stories when my reading life becomes too thick and stultified. Still, I would give a lot to be able to read them all for the first time again. They suit me that well.
I generally race through the first reading of a Foner book. I reread this book two days after completing the first read to savor it a bit more, as I often do.