Second Interim

by P.K. Lentz

Finally, a sequel to the contest-winning SF novel Interim, for lovers of Frank Herbert, David Brin, Isaac Asimov, Peter F. Hamilton and Dan Simmons!Growing up working in her mother's fruit stand, Coura Martijn always longed for the stars. When she learns that her real father is legendary spacer Mayweather Kearn, and that he's somewhere out there, the lure of the stars only grows. Torn between groundside obligations and the desire for something greater from life, Coura starts to make bold choices.Or are they being made for her?Across a number of planets and on ships traversing the voids between, evidence builds that an outside force is once again influencing human events. The last time that happened, it led to the burning of worlds and the end of FTL travel. This time, Coura and others can only hope that the outcome for humanity is a better one.Second Interim features all the main characters from Book One and answers its unsolved mysteries!Since its release, Book One has accumulated 550+ ratings, earning 4 or 5 stars from 85% of readers. Here are just a few highlights from those readers' "Excellent Character Development, Perfect Twists & Turns; Believable Universe.""...a firm favourite along with some P.K. Dick and other story-rich sci-fi books.""Best sci fi read for a very long time.""Proper science fiction.""...a reminder of how very good space SF can be."

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2021

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Reviews

[Alan T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couria, Kearn, Serenity, Zeroulia, Simon

Couria is the daughter of Kearn and Serenity (Ren). Her mother and stepfather (Simon) ha0ve an orchard on the world where they have settled. Couri has received an appointment to the Academy, and is determining whether to accept, knowing her mother
will be opposed.

Characterization and plotting are excellent.

[Shaun · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this as a follow-up to "Interim" -- Goodreads review here.)

Key players from Interim reunite for a disturbing continuation of that book. Any residual glow from that book’s happy-ish end is quickly erased: humanity is in Really. Serious. Trouble. Decently inventive plot, some good action, but character development and the clunky handling of interpersonal emotions drag things down.

Still, Lentz's writing offers some descriptive gems: " Coura’s selfish child-mind, alive with a thousand incoherent thoughts and anxieties, found its way back from temporary exile and into her flesh, which promptly resumed trembling."

I thought this was better than Interim but it just didn’t really resonate -- there were still too many small things which prevented really good immersion in the story.

My whole five-book look at Lentz's writing is here.

[Andrii Salnikov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great completion of the main Interim storyline

Interim was my first P.K.Lentz story I accidentally bumped into on Amazon for free. Storytelling way and content was great to my taste that influenced me to read more and more storeis from the author :-) However Interim feels not completed and I was extremely happy to read Second Interim when its out. It's perfect continuation of the universe, that delivers feeling of main storiline completeness :) Maybe a bit too much Coura-Ren feelings and hesitations for me, but it is still 5 stars definitely.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining fantasy listening 🎶🔰

Another will written fantasy space opera adventure thriller by P. K. Lentz about a 👦 woman in Spain working on her mother's orchard wants to travel in space. She goes to the university and is offered a chance to be part of the crew on a new spaceship. She will not go unless her family goes to and the adventure begins. I look forward to the next novel in this series. I would recommend both novels 👍🔰 in this series. Enjoy the adventure of reading all kinds of different types of novellas, novels 👍🔰, and books 📚. 2022 👒😉⌚

[john calandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Story that Takes You Far Away

This book, as the first, is engaging science fiction. Good character development coupled with moving sequences will keep you reading. It would be interesting to see how the survivors get along in the next book with a totally different species; maybe silica-based?

[David Langfitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

not the same old space epic

This two book series was a very enjoyable read and provided some thought provoking situations. Good character development and a wide variety of contributions to the final product. Interesting,fun,thoughtful all at the same time. I am glad Interim Two made it to the world!

[Johnny Skelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series!

I read the first book and was instantly hooked. I bought the second book before finishing the first and have zero regrets! I really enjoyed this, and I hope that the “lifeless void “ is filled with the adventures of Coura and the crew of the Sallat. I will definitely be reading this series again soon.

[Robert Bellert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent sequel to the first book. Well worth reading, as are all of PK Lentz's books.

[Dave Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was, different.

Not your usual story at all, and we'll told. Interesting characters and setting and an unusual plot. I will look for a sequel.

[Richard Adair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

I am not one for writing reviews, but I really enjoyed this book. Such a great story. Maybe someday we will get a chance to see how things turn out.

[Noodle The Naughty Night Owl · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10: Good solid read, something to get your teeth into.

Selfishness was the blade that Coura’s mother pointed back at her, and it cut Coura deeply.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good finish with characters you hope to see more of.

[Mr Gilbert Belgrove · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyable.

Not quite as many interesting twists as the first book but still very enjoyable.
Definitely one of the better ScFi.books I have read recently.