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Warp Riders #0.5-1
Deep Space Boogie Bundle
When it hits the fan, you call in the best. Unfortunately for planet Earth, the best were busy.
Humanity had won the Great War, joining forces with a band of alien rebels to overcome their mutual enemy, a vicious race who had very nearly driven them to extinction. When the dust finally settled, humanity had survived, but only just. Teams of explorers were rapidly deployed to the distant reaches of the galaxy, hopeful they might discover peaceful new alien worlds to join their alliance.
But not all aliens were friendly. A fact made quite clear when a strange attack ship warped from the depths of space and assaulted them with no provocation. It seemed Earth had a new enemy to deal with, but they had no idea who these aggressors were or where they came from. With limited options, a rag-tag team was hastily formed to track them down. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was their best hope. Or so they thought.
Murphy paid a visit, and a warp accident unexpectedly hurled them off course to distant reaches of the galaxy. The crew found themselves not only off the track of their enemies but utterly lost. But out in the darkest depths of space, it was looking like they were not alone.
A Bundle of Books 1 & 2 of the Warp Riders series
Humanity had won the Great War, joining forces with a band of alien rebels to overcome their mutual enemy, a vicious race who had very nearly driven them to extinction. When the dust finally settled, humanity had survived, but only just. Teams of explorers were rapidly deployed to the distant reaches of the galaxy, hopeful they might discover peaceful new alien worlds to join their alliance.
But not all aliens were friendly. A fact made quite clear when a strange attack ship warped from the depths of space and assaulted them with no provocation. It seemed Earth had a new enemy to deal with, but they had no idea who these aggressors were or where they came from. With limited options, a rag-tag team was hastily formed to track them down. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was their best hope. Or so they thought.
Murphy paid a visit, and a warp accident unexpectedly hurled them off course to distant reaches of the galaxy. The crew found themselves not only off the track of their enemies but utterly lost. But out in the darkest depths of space, it was looking like they were not alone.
A Bundle of Books 1 & 2 of the Warp Riders series
568 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2021
About the author
Scott Baron
55 books299 followersScott Baron is an American author with a penchant for oddball stories with O. Henry-esque twists.
Born in Hollywood, Baron credits growing up in Los Angeles with skewing his humor towards the offbeat and absurd. He studied abroad in Italy during his college years, returning to Los Angeles to work in the film industry as an on-set medic. In addition to writing shorts and novels, Baron is also a screenwriter of both feature and television scripts.
Born in Hollywood, Baron credits growing up in Los Angeles with skewing his humor towards the offbeat and absurd. He studied abroad in Italy during his college years, returning to Los Angeles to work in the film industry as an on-set medic. In addition to writing shorts and novels, Baron is also a screenwriter of both feature and television scripts.
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August 26, 2021
Loses Momentum too Soon
This storyline starts strong and the first book was acceptable to the end, but the second installment begins to lose momentum about the time our heroes are “swallowed “ by the mammoth alien ship. From that point on it becomes a lesson in how to lose. Fumbling, bumbling, tech-limited antagonists, mysterious alien tech, and none of it following a reasonable plot. The series has definitely “jumped the shark” and become a mere shadow of what it had been. I eventually tired at the irrational improbability of the storyline and quit before the end. I just no longer cared about any of the characters or their eventual solutions.
This storyline starts strong and the first book was acceptable to the end, but the second installment begins to lose momentum about the time our heroes are “swallowed “ by the mammoth alien ship. From that point on it becomes a lesson in how to lose. Fumbling, bumbling, tech-limited antagonists, mysterious alien tech, and none of it following a reasonable plot. The series has definitely “jumped the shark” and become a mere shadow of what it had been. I eventually tired at the irrational improbability of the storyline and quit before the end. I just no longer cared about any of the characters or their eventual solutions.
August 28, 2021
Getting the next
Just finished reading both 1 and 2 of the series and I couldn't put them down until finished. This series is some of the most fast paced and action packed that I have read in awhile. You have to read them but be ready with lots of time because once you start you can't stop reading.
Just finished reading both 1 and 2 of the series and I couldn't put them down until finished. This series is some of the most fast paced and action packed that I have read in awhile. You have to read them but be ready with lots of time because once you start you can't stop reading.
September 28, 2021
Liked the idea of the story, didn't care for the language. I finished book 1. Book 2 started immediately with language that I didn't care for, even though I liked the story and the characters, I skipped it. There's plenty of good books out there that don't go places that I don't want to go. Deleted from my library.
October 9, 2022
enjoyable
This was an interesting story. I enjoyed the characters created, and the friendly AIs. I did not like the final adventure. I don’t like all powerful characters and the final episode had too many insurmountable obstacles. However overall well written with a few nods to Star Trek.
This was an interesting story. I enjoyed the characters created, and the friendly AIs. I did not like the final adventure. I don’t like all powerful characters and the final episode had too many insurmountable obstacles. However overall well written with a few nods to Star Trek.
August 22, 2021
Very Imaginative
The idea that there might be an alien race that could create a monstrous collection device roaming outer space is an interesting concept. The story has good descriptions and many interesting characters.
The idea that there might be an alien race that could create a monstrous collection device roaming outer space is an interesting concept. The story has good descriptions and many interesting characters.
November 24, 2021
Awesome Book
Wow, this book series will keep you up reading all night. It is action packed and full of adventure. I love the characters. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
Wow, this book series will keep you up reading all night. It is action packed and full of adventure. I love the characters. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
September 24, 2021
Fresh premise
Interesting characters with quirks and weaknesses. Imaginative mishaps with original outcomes. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
Interesting characters with quirks and weaknesses. Imaginative mishaps with original outcomes. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
September 24, 2021
Very enjoyable
Some real life issues raised their heads over the last few days which interrupted my reading but we got there
Some real life issues raised their heads over the last few days which interrupted my reading but we got there
October 25, 2021
Another Winner from Scott Baron
Great new space-faring yarn, I love the new characters, and the well/paced story. Can’t wait to start reading book 3.
Great new space-faring yarn, I love the new characters, and the well/paced story. Can’t wait to start reading book 3.
November 15, 2023
outstanding scifi story. i look forward to the next in the series.
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January 31, 2022Rubbish. Refused To Finish. Binned It. Rating: minus 2
I do not enjoy science fiction that is drawn from a Power Puff Girls universe. It is offensive to see so little effort put into writing science fiction, in this and so many other books.
See my review of "Powers of the Earth", comments and other reviewers. If Claes Rees, Jr and his friends have not shocked you, please do not read my reviews, beginning now!
Fox claims, all american militiamen, NeoNazis and other nutters admire Putin (who is returning Russia to a fascist society). To these american patriots who admire Putin, I say.
Don't be a numpty, be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party.
GLORY TO UKRAINE !
This Low effort book is an example of why I am moving away from science fiction altogether. I watch science fiction rather than read it, unless it is a writer whom I know to produce a decent book. Netflix is the best source for a large selection of better written stories than the common US print version. Curiosity Stream/Nebula provides me educational video and at the cost of $15 USD for a yearly subscription is worth a look. For a real community of readers, I have turned to YouTube. It also hosts channels devoted to my other interests.
Some favorite are.
UA Courage, The Mindful Narrowboat, Zoe Baker, Owen Jones, Sarah Z, Some More News, Double Down News, Big Joel, Philosophy Tube, Ryan Chapman, Tom Nicholas, Mrs Betty Bowers, Lady of the Library, A Life of Lit, Merphy Napier, Jessica Gagnon, Tara Mooknee, Munecat, Art by Annamarie, Alice Cappelle, Alize, Novara Media, The Juice Media, Make Better Media, Maggie May Fish, Sabine Hossenfelder, Lady knight the Brave, The Narrowboat Pirate, The Narrowboat Experience, The Irish Reader, The Armchair Historian, The Juice Media, The Shades of Orange, The Gravel Institute, The Templin Institute, France 24, Natasha's Adventures, With Olivia, Alayna Joy, Ryan Chapman, Lily Alexander, Between the Lines, Between the Wars, Practical Engineering, Joe Scott, Dr Becky, Ana Psychology, Camper Vibe, Traveling K, Lilly's expat life, I'm Rosa, Noelle Gallagher, Katie Colson, Jack in the Books, Hailey in Bookland, Karolina Zebrowska, Tulia, Elliot Brooks, 2 Steps from Hell, We're in Hell, TIKHistory, SandRhoman History, Kings and Generals, BrandonF, Atun Shei, World War Two, The Great War, Military History Visualized, Military Aviation History, Jabzy, Spacedock, Steve Shives, Jessie Gender, Quinn's Ideas, Cruising Alba, Cruising the Cut, Weir on the move, Knowing Better, Isaac Arthur, Steam punk, A Cup of Nicole, Books with Emily Fox, Hello Future Me, Book Odyssey, Books and Quills, Emmie and Brittany the bibliophile, Overly Sarcastic Productions.
I wish you a gentle morning, A slow relaxed afternoon, an engaging evening and a wonderful night.
Humanity is measured by the store of Empathy.
I do not enjoy science fiction that is drawn from a Power Puff Girls universe. It is offensive to see so little effort put into writing science fiction, in this and so many other books.
See my review of "Powers of the Earth", comments and other reviewers. If Claes Rees, Jr and his friends have not shocked you, please do not read my reviews, beginning now!
Fox claims, all american militiamen, NeoNazis and other nutters admire Putin (who is returning Russia to a fascist society). To these american patriots who admire Putin, I say.
Don't be a numpty, be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party.
GLORY TO UKRAINE !
This Low effort book is an example of why I am moving away from science fiction altogether. I watch science fiction rather than read it, unless it is a writer whom I know to produce a decent book. Netflix is the best source for a large selection of better written stories than the common US print version. Curiosity Stream/Nebula provides me educational video and at the cost of $15 USD for a yearly subscription is worth a look. For a real community of readers, I have turned to YouTube. It also hosts channels devoted to my other interests.
Some favorite are.
UA Courage, The Mindful Narrowboat, Zoe Baker, Owen Jones, Sarah Z, Some More News, Double Down News, Big Joel, Philosophy Tube, Ryan Chapman, Tom Nicholas, Mrs Betty Bowers, Lady of the Library, A Life of Lit, Merphy Napier, Jessica Gagnon, Tara Mooknee, Munecat, Art by Annamarie, Alice Cappelle, Alize, Novara Media, The Juice Media, Make Better Media, Maggie May Fish, Sabine Hossenfelder, Lady knight the Brave, The Narrowboat Pirate, The Narrowboat Experience, The Irish Reader, The Armchair Historian, The Juice Media, The Shades of Orange, The Gravel Institute, The Templin Institute, France 24, Natasha's Adventures, With Olivia, Alayna Joy, Ryan Chapman, Lily Alexander, Between the Lines, Between the Wars, Practical Engineering, Joe Scott, Dr Becky, Ana Psychology, Camper Vibe, Traveling K, Lilly's expat life, I'm Rosa, Noelle Gallagher, Katie Colson, Jack in the Books, Hailey in Bookland, Karolina Zebrowska, Tulia, Elliot Brooks, 2 Steps from Hell, We're in Hell, TIKHistory, SandRhoman History, Kings and Generals, BrandonF, Atun Shei, World War Two, The Great War, Military History Visualized, Military Aviation History, Jabzy, Spacedock, Steve Shives, Jessie Gender, Quinn's Ideas, Cruising Alba, Cruising the Cut, Weir on the move, Knowing Better, Isaac Arthur, Steam punk, A Cup of Nicole, Books with Emily Fox, Hello Future Me, Book Odyssey, Books and Quills, Emmie and Brittany the bibliophile, Overly Sarcastic Productions.
I wish you a gentle morning, A slow relaxed afternoon, an engaging evening and a wonderful night.
Humanity is measured by the store of Empathy.
June 27, 2021
I enjoyed book one but found book two really dragged
Couldn’t understand why “Hump” the spec ops cyborg and all round badass who even on practically no charge saved them from a group of the wild ones was not made a priority by the super intelligent ships A.I Holly to repair and install his specialised charging station. Everything else was more important. I mean heck at full power he could have just walked in and sorted out the whole wild ones village! But oh no stick him on a pathetic trickle charge 🙄.
Couldn’t understand why “Hump” the spec ops cyborg and all round badass who even on practically no charge saved them from a group of the wild ones was not made a priority by the super intelligent ships A.I Holly to repair and install his specialised charging station. Everything else was more important. I mean heck at full power he could have just walked in and sorted out the whole wild ones village! But oh no stick him on a pathetic trickle charge 🙄.
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