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Inscape #2
Outcast
TRUTH.
LIES.
IT CAN BE HARD TO TELL THEM APART.
When a bomb goes off at InTech HQ, everything changes for Tanta's corporation. Order becomes disorder. Safety becomes danger. Calm becomes chaos.
Tanta is tasked with getting to the bottom of the attack before violence and unrest overtake the city. But even though the evidence points towards rival corporation Thoughtfront, Tanta can't shake the feeling that she's missing something.
There's a dark secret at the heart of the case, one that will reveal more about her own corporation than Tanta would like. And the closer Tanta gets to the mystery, the more she comes to realise something terrible:
Sometimes facing the truth can be the hardest thing of all.
* * * * * * * * * * *
'Deft satire' New Scientist
'A page-turning thriller' Guardian on Inscape
'A high-octaine, cyberpunk-flavoured adventure' Washington Post on Inscape
'A propulsive thriller' SFX on Inscape
'Chillingly plausible' Claire North on Inscape
'This is cyberpunk rebooted' Stephen Baxter on Inscape
'Calling Hollywood: here's your next big streaming hit' Joe Hill on Inscape
LIES.
IT CAN BE HARD TO TELL THEM APART.
When a bomb goes off at InTech HQ, everything changes for Tanta's corporation. Order becomes disorder. Safety becomes danger. Calm becomes chaos.
Tanta is tasked with getting to the bottom of the attack before violence and unrest overtake the city. But even though the evidence points towards rival corporation Thoughtfront, Tanta can't shake the feeling that she's missing something.
There's a dark secret at the heart of the case, one that will reveal more about her own corporation than Tanta would like. And the closer Tanta gets to the mystery, the more she comes to realise something terrible:
Sometimes facing the truth can be the hardest thing of all.
* * * * * * * * * * *
'Deft satire' New Scientist
'A page-turning thriller' Guardian on Inscape
'A high-octaine, cyberpunk-flavoured adventure' Washington Post on Inscape
'A propulsive thriller' SFX on Inscape
'Chillingly plausible' Claire North on Inscape
'This is cyberpunk rebooted' Stephen Baxter on Inscape
'Calling Hollywood: here's your next big streaming hit' Joe Hill on Inscape
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Published January 20, 2022
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February 19, 2022
You all know much I loved Inscape right?
Well, if you don’t, let me give you a little recap!
It was one of my favourite books of last year.
What can we say about the second one that is going to match that – I dunno!
Inscape came along at the beginning of 2021 and blew my socks right off! And now at the beginning of 2022 we have Outcast, the second one in the series. And guess what, that blew my socks off too.
Now with the second one, we are all re - introduced to the characters of Tanta & Cole, we all know how they rock and roll. Right? Well not quite! You see things are a bit different now.
Tanta is irrevocably changed from the results of the last book (I would like to tell you dear reader about the incident that I was referring to, but for your own good , no can do! Spoilers and all that! And you never know you might want to read it and what would be the point of that if old Billy big britches ‘ere had gone and spoilt it for you?) Now, both Tanta and Cole have to live with the results.
Cole has forcibly been made to work for the company that he thought was so bad, he had wiped his own memory to forget about it – I mean that is really good for company morale isn’t it? Whilst Tanta has a new boss, who hates her, wants to get rid of her and sends her off into the procedural wilderness. And on top of that, there’s a new threat to Intech, the war is still on with Thoughtfront and now, they have launched an attack right at the heart of Intech.
Tanta is tasked to find out how and why this has occurred (much to the chagrin of her new boss).
Outcast does a fantastic job of continuing the story of Tanta and Cole, and also expands the world too, showing us what it is like outside the city. In addition to that, we get the introduction of some new characters, with the most notable being Fliss, the leader of a scavenging group in the Unaffiliated Zone who gets embroiled in the fight against Intech and used as a pawn in the enemy’s games.
As usual, Louise Carey’s writing is top notch and she immerses the reader in the world of Outcast. This time though, it’s a little bit easier to become immersed in this world as we are used to it and technology that is an integral part of the story.
Tanta and Cole are as brilliant as ever, however, they both have the extra burden of the changes that have happened. It is like looking behind the curtain and finding the bloke that pulls the wire to make the swan fly. Tanta struggles with this and it has in impact in places that she does not expect. And similarly with Cole. As the creator of a certain insidious programs which was designed to bring the Corporation and their Corps Wards together, he now finds that his past has come back to haunt him and will be used in an even more insidious way.
Outcast is a brilliant second outing for the pair and I enjoyed every page of it.
Well, if you don’t, let me give you a little recap!
It was one of my favourite books of last year.
What can we say about the second one that is going to match that – I dunno!
Inscape came along at the beginning of 2021 and blew my socks right off! And now at the beginning of 2022 we have Outcast, the second one in the series. And guess what, that blew my socks off too.
Now with the second one, we are all re - introduced to the characters of Tanta & Cole, we all know how they rock and roll. Right? Well not quite! You see things are a bit different now.
Tanta is irrevocably changed from the results of the last book (I would like to tell you dear reader about the incident that I was referring to, but for your own good , no can do! Spoilers and all that! And you never know you might want to read it and what would be the point of that if old Billy big britches ‘ere had gone and spoilt it for you?) Now, both Tanta and Cole have to live with the results.
Cole has forcibly been made to work for the company that he thought was so bad, he had wiped his own memory to forget about it – I mean that is really good for company morale isn’t it? Whilst Tanta has a new boss, who hates her, wants to get rid of her and sends her off into the procedural wilderness. And on top of that, there’s a new threat to Intech, the war is still on with Thoughtfront and now, they have launched an attack right at the heart of Intech.
Tanta is tasked to find out how and why this has occurred (much to the chagrin of her new boss).
Outcast does a fantastic job of continuing the story of Tanta and Cole, and also expands the world too, showing us what it is like outside the city. In addition to that, we get the introduction of some new characters, with the most notable being Fliss, the leader of a scavenging group in the Unaffiliated Zone who gets embroiled in the fight against Intech and used as a pawn in the enemy’s games.
As usual, Louise Carey’s writing is top notch and she immerses the reader in the world of Outcast. This time though, it’s a little bit easier to become immersed in this world as we are used to it and technology that is an integral part of the story.
Tanta and Cole are as brilliant as ever, however, they both have the extra burden of the changes that have happened. It is like looking behind the curtain and finding the bloke that pulls the wire to make the swan fly. Tanta struggles with this and it has in impact in places that she does not expect. And similarly with Cole. As the creator of a certain insidious programs which was designed to bring the Corporation and their Corps Wards together, he now finds that his past has come back to haunt him and will be used in an even more insidious way.
Outcast is a brilliant second outing for the pair and I enjoyed every page of it.
July 6, 2023
This series keeps getting better!
February 25, 2022
Back in January 2021, I had the opportunity to read the rather wonderful science fiction thriller Inscape by Louise Carey. It was great, you should all read it. This week, the sequel, Outcast, is released. Guess what? It’s also great and you should all definitely read it as well.
The action picks up not long after Inscape’s end. Corporate agent Tanta has been freed from the constraints of the mental programming she has been following all of her life. The revelation that she has been little more than a puppet for the huge conglomerate InTech has shocked her to the core. Tanta’s unerring devotion to the company is nothing more than a lie.
Tanta has always existed with the reassuring safety net of InTech in her life. With that security evaporating in a split second, she finds herself adrift. For the first time, Tanta is being forced to make decisions on her own. That responsibility is beginning to take its toll. For all intents and purposes, she is discovering what it means to be free. The anxiety and inner turmoil she displays adds an extra layer of tension to every action and reaction Tanta has to make. For an InTech agent, even a conflicted one, indecision cannot be an option. Tanta leads a dangerous existence, hesitation will get herself or others killed. Trying to investigate potential terrorist activities while maintaining her clean-cut corporate facade is becoming increasingly difficult. Ultimately, the question that plagues Tanta is who can be trusted? Everyone she meets appears to have their own agenda. Tanta’s boss, Douglas, is a particularly good example. Self-centred, egotistical, ruthless and power-hungry are just some of the nicer ways to describe him. Tanta has to try and tow the company line and appear to remain obedient or Douglas will start to get suspicious. While a mental game of cat and mouse unfolds, Tanta’s investigation points toward a vast conspiracy whose outcome will fundamentally change the shape of society. She finds herself torn between years of corporate conditioning and her need to do the right thing.
Elsewhere, we also get to learn more about Cole’s backstory. Though the evolution of his character is quite different from Tanta’s, they are both heading towards the same pivotal moment. With all they uncover about InTech, it comes down to a simple choice for them both. Who are they going to choose to be? Is their corporate Big Brother a benign presence whose failings should be ignored, or is there some better way to live?
Like its predecessor, Outcast is a whip-smart science fiction thriller with real depth. Conspiracies, revelations and more tension than you could wave a big stick at ensure this series continues to deliver on every level. The novel ends with our protagonist at a moral crossroads. The climax of events finds Tanta in the unenviable position of being damned if she does and damned if she don’t. I’m not sure I would be able to make a decision if I found myself in the same place. I cannot wait to see where this goes in the next instalment. Louise Carey’s taut narrative kept me gripped throughout. Rest assured, I will be back for more.
The action picks up not long after Inscape’s end. Corporate agent Tanta has been freed from the constraints of the mental programming she has been following all of her life. The revelation that she has been little more than a puppet for the huge conglomerate InTech has shocked her to the core. Tanta’s unerring devotion to the company is nothing more than a lie.
Tanta has always existed with the reassuring safety net of InTech in her life. With that security evaporating in a split second, she finds herself adrift. For the first time, Tanta is being forced to make decisions on her own. That responsibility is beginning to take its toll. For all intents and purposes, she is discovering what it means to be free. The anxiety and inner turmoil she displays adds an extra layer of tension to every action and reaction Tanta has to make. For an InTech agent, even a conflicted one, indecision cannot be an option. Tanta leads a dangerous existence, hesitation will get herself or others killed. Trying to investigate potential terrorist activities while maintaining her clean-cut corporate facade is becoming increasingly difficult. Ultimately, the question that plagues Tanta is who can be trusted? Everyone she meets appears to have their own agenda. Tanta’s boss, Douglas, is a particularly good example. Self-centred, egotistical, ruthless and power-hungry are just some of the nicer ways to describe him. Tanta has to try and tow the company line and appear to remain obedient or Douglas will start to get suspicious. While a mental game of cat and mouse unfolds, Tanta’s investigation points toward a vast conspiracy whose outcome will fundamentally change the shape of society. She finds herself torn between years of corporate conditioning and her need to do the right thing.
Elsewhere, we also get to learn more about Cole’s backstory. Though the evolution of his character is quite different from Tanta’s, they are both heading towards the same pivotal moment. With all they uncover about InTech, it comes down to a simple choice for them both. Who are they going to choose to be? Is their corporate Big Brother a benign presence whose failings should be ignored, or is there some better way to live?
Like its predecessor, Outcast is a whip-smart science fiction thriller with real depth. Conspiracies, revelations and more tension than you could wave a big stick at ensure this series continues to deliver on every level. The novel ends with our protagonist at a moral crossroads. The climax of events finds Tanta in the unenviable position of being damned if she does and damned if she don’t. I’m not sure I would be able to make a decision if I found myself in the same place. I cannot wait to see where this goes in the next instalment. Louise Carey’s taut narrative kept me gripped throughout. Rest assured, I will be back for more.
January 20, 2022
A welcome return to this fascinating SF thriller series that also explores mind control, corporations and all bound together by that rarest of characters two actual friends. Fast paced, smart and tense
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December 4, 2022
Great second installment, no "middle book in a trilogy" syndrome, yea!
The world building and characterizations are interesting, fun and now I want to see the series!
The twist at the end was unexpected but it made perfect sense.
The world building and characterizations are interesting, fun and now I want to see the series!
The twist at the end was unexpected but it made perfect sense.
January 20, 2022
“Sometimes facing the truth can be the hardest thing of all.”
“Outcast” by Louise Carey is the second book in the dystopian sci-fi thriller series “Inscape”. A story picks up a few months after the previous book’s ending. Despite all her hard work in bringing down the corrupted superior, Tanta is relegated to work amongst community guardians. But after an attack on InTech HQ, she is pulled back to the special forces unit to solve the case.
I loved the dystopian world the author created for her story. A few big corporations are the rulers, and you can either work for them or perish out in the wastelands without food, medicine, or other essential supplies. With so much power, corruption and abuse of dominance are unavoidable.
Even after Tanta had her mind-controlling program deleted, she still longs for her corporation approval and works for the betterment of society. She struggles when her managing director tries to push her away from the cases for petty reasons even though she did nothing wrong.
But as the story progresses and more dark secrets are revealed, Tanta finds herself torn between the loyalty she felt her whole life and doing the morally right thing. I also loved how the author showed Tanta’s relationship with Reet. Even though they have always been soulmates, Reet still has her Harlow Program intact, which cause her to always choose the corporation, even over Tanta. That leads slowly but surely to the relationship’s degradation, and it’s heartbreaking to watch.
Cole is not faring any better than Tanta. He is stuck under house arrest and working for the boss who hates him and gloats every time he gets a chance. It still doesn’t stop Cole from engaging in corporate espionage when the opportunity arises. That leads to the discovery that results in teaming up with Tanta again.
In “Outcast”, the author is taking us outside of the city, to the wastelands and a distant corporate outpost with entirely different rules than the city. I enjoyed seeing more of the world and how the corporate exiles live outside of corporate grasp.
I enjoyed the ending immensely. It was unexpected but very satisfying, and the fact that characters must choose the lesser evil instead of good and bad ringed true. I’m excited to see how the story will go from there. If you enjoy dystopian sci-fi stories with cyberpunk flair, you should check out this series.
“Outcast” by Louise Carey is the second book in the dystopian sci-fi thriller series “Inscape”. A story picks up a few months after the previous book’s ending. Despite all her hard work in bringing down the corrupted superior, Tanta is relegated to work amongst community guardians. But after an attack on InTech HQ, she is pulled back to the special forces unit to solve the case.
I loved the dystopian world the author created for her story. A few big corporations are the rulers, and you can either work for them or perish out in the wastelands without food, medicine, or other essential supplies. With so much power, corruption and abuse of dominance are unavoidable.
Even after Tanta had her mind-controlling program deleted, she still longs for her corporation approval and works for the betterment of society. She struggles when her managing director tries to push her away from the cases for petty reasons even though she did nothing wrong.
But as the story progresses and more dark secrets are revealed, Tanta finds herself torn between the loyalty she felt her whole life and doing the morally right thing. I also loved how the author showed Tanta’s relationship with Reet. Even though they have always been soulmates, Reet still has her Harlow Program intact, which cause her to always choose the corporation, even over Tanta. That leads slowly but surely to the relationship’s degradation, and it’s heartbreaking to watch.
Cole is not faring any better than Tanta. He is stuck under house arrest and working for the boss who hates him and gloats every time he gets a chance. It still doesn’t stop Cole from engaging in corporate espionage when the opportunity arises. That leads to the discovery that results in teaming up with Tanta again.
In “Outcast”, the author is taking us outside of the city, to the wastelands and a distant corporate outpost with entirely different rules than the city. I enjoyed seeing more of the world and how the corporate exiles live outside of corporate grasp.
I enjoyed the ending immensely. It was unexpected but very satisfying, and the fact that characters must choose the lesser evil instead of good and bad ringed true. I’m excited to see how the story will go from there. If you enjoy dystopian sci-fi stories with cyberpunk flair, you should check out this series.
January 10, 2022
Outcast is the second book in Louise Carey’s Inscape sci-fi series set in post-apocalyptic London, and easily as good as the first book. It’s not as mind-blowing conceptually as the first, but it’s a more enjoyable read—once I got used to the present tense narrative again.
In the first book, Tanta, the main protagonist, narrowly avoided being caught in the political machinations of InTech corporation and revealing that her CorpWard conditioning has been broken. This book finds her as a lowly guard who isn’t given any responsibilities. Cole, the neuroscientist and Tanta’s co-conspirator, is in house arrest doing menial tasks for his former boss.
They’re both balancing on a tight rope, trying to keep up appearances amid constant surveillance of the Inscape. It doesn’t help Tanta that her girlfriend Reet is still conditioned, making Tanta question everything about their relationship, Reet’s feelings included.
Attacks against InTech have led to food shortage and restlessness, and Cole discovers that there’s going to be a corporation wide update to Inscape that will make everyone behave like conditioned CorpWards, but worse. Tanta and Cole need to handle both, which is easier said than done when neither of them is free to act.
Tanta manages to manipulate the situation so that she and Cole are working together again, but it comes with costs. One is that they’re basically exiled from London to a remote outpost. But they are determined to find out who’s attacking InTech and how to stop the update that will turn everyone into mindless puppets. There’s plenty of action and some heartbreak for both along the way before the truth is revealed.
This was a more enjoyable read than the first book—and that was great too. The world was familiar already and no new concepts were introduced, Tanta and Cole were even better together despite the oddness of their partnership, and the plot was more straightforward. The world became larger with new locations, and the new POV character, Fliss, was a great addition. I guessed the bad guy fairly early, but the author still managed to make an impact with the revelation.
The ending left Tanta and Cole in a completely new situation. It’s so intriguing that I absolutely have to find out what happens next.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
In the first book, Tanta, the main protagonist, narrowly avoided being caught in the political machinations of InTech corporation and revealing that her CorpWard conditioning has been broken. This book finds her as a lowly guard who isn’t given any responsibilities. Cole, the neuroscientist and Tanta’s co-conspirator, is in house arrest doing menial tasks for his former boss.
They’re both balancing on a tight rope, trying to keep up appearances amid constant surveillance of the Inscape. It doesn’t help Tanta that her girlfriend Reet is still conditioned, making Tanta question everything about their relationship, Reet’s feelings included.
Attacks against InTech have led to food shortage and restlessness, and Cole discovers that there’s going to be a corporation wide update to Inscape that will make everyone behave like conditioned CorpWards, but worse. Tanta and Cole need to handle both, which is easier said than done when neither of them is free to act.
Tanta manages to manipulate the situation so that she and Cole are working together again, but it comes with costs. One is that they’re basically exiled from London to a remote outpost. But they are determined to find out who’s attacking InTech and how to stop the update that will turn everyone into mindless puppets. There’s plenty of action and some heartbreak for both along the way before the truth is revealed.
This was a more enjoyable read than the first book—and that was great too. The world was familiar already and no new concepts were introduced, Tanta and Cole were even better together despite the oddness of their partnership, and the plot was more straightforward. The world became larger with new locations, and the new POV character, Fliss, was a great addition. I guessed the bad guy fairly early, but the author still managed to make an impact with the revelation.
The ending left Tanta and Cole in a completely new situation. It’s so intriguing that I absolutely have to find out what happens next.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2022
This is the second book in the series (trilogy) and you really do need to read Inscape first to have a chance of really understanding it. The world the author has built is, at times, a little complex and there are certain relationships between the characters, and their backstories, that need more than a few lines of catch-up to really understand.
So... when we first catch up with her, Tanta has been reassigned as a lowly guard. She is still trying to keep her lack of programming secret so she doesn't make too many waves. Until she is caught up in something juicy that she is determined to investigate. Cole is also not fairing well initially, doing menial tasks for a boss who hates him, spending the rest of his time under house arrest. InTech is still under attack, probably from their main rival, but the stakes have been upped and has led to shortages which are more than concerning.
Meanwhile, we also follow a band of "outlaws" living outside the establishments and surviving on their instincts and, well, stealing. Quite how they fit in is not immediately obvious but we will find out as the book progresses.
There are also a few more returning characters from book one, most notably Reet, Tanta's girlfriend, who still has her programming and is also promoted to Tanta's boss. Interesting repercussions from that!
Anyway... the story follows on nicely from what has gone before. There is a little more tech to get to grips with, but nothing too heavy and easy to accept. The peril they are under in this book is quite scary and, by the time we get to the end, it leaves our main players in a whole different place. Ready for more of the same action in book three. Which I am looking forward to.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
So... when we first catch up with her, Tanta has been reassigned as a lowly guard. She is still trying to keep her lack of programming secret so she doesn't make too many waves. Until she is caught up in something juicy that she is determined to investigate. Cole is also not fairing well initially, doing menial tasks for a boss who hates him, spending the rest of his time under house arrest. InTech is still under attack, probably from their main rival, but the stakes have been upped and has led to shortages which are more than concerning.
Meanwhile, we also follow a band of "outlaws" living outside the establishments and surviving on their instincts and, well, stealing. Quite how they fit in is not immediately obvious but we will find out as the book progresses.
There are also a few more returning characters from book one, most notably Reet, Tanta's girlfriend, who still has her programming and is also promoted to Tanta's boss. Interesting repercussions from that!
Anyway... the story follows on nicely from what has gone before. There is a little more tech to get to grips with, but nothing too heavy and easy to accept. The peril they are under in this book is quite scary and, by the time we get to the end, it leaves our main players in a whole different place. Ready for more of the same action in book three. Which I am looking forward to.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
August 25, 2022
Its an okay YA ( its YA right?) 'dystopian future corporations run the world and everything not corporate is bad" setting with mostly bog standard trope characters: Tanta is the corporate soldier, all stiff and loyal until she gets hit by an emp and gets all angsty. Cole is the conflicted nerd, Fliss is the "Grrrrrr im from the wastelands" and Yas is "Betray my boss, NOOOO worries mate" . . . . . . Jeanie walks around with a red flag stating "MWAHAHA im a bit EVIL" . . . . . its not a BAD idea but the characters are a little bland, the last third of the we book is "im setting up the sequel" heavy and thats about it really . . . . . . What struck me was how long it takes the author to get things moving along as i found myself flicking through the pages trying to get past the endless 'this is how the character is feeling right now' paragraphs. This SHOULD be my wheelhouse but the writing just dragged and i found myself muttering "Can we hurry up please" way too many times. The story idea is good, the characters are safe and bland but nothing new happens.
June 6, 2023
Too many plot holes and implausible situations, and the irritating cliche of the managers who hate the central characters so much they will do anything to sabotage their investigations even though it will obviously reflect badly on the managers themselves and hamper vital work for the organisation - not a good career move! The first book Inscape did have potential, but after this one I won't be bothering with the final installment.
January 18, 2022
An entertaining and gripping technothriller that kept me turning pages. Tanta, the heroine, is a fleshed out and interesting character and I liked the world building.
There's good level of technical details and the plot kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
There's good level of technical details and the plot kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
October 1, 2023
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Sequel to a book I hadn’t read, failed to grab me.
Sequel to a book I hadn’t read, failed to grab me.
September 23, 2022
A fantastic sequel that really moves the overall saga forward. I actually preferred the more singular adventure/action sequence in this book as it held together much better. Looking forward to book 3
January 22, 2023
I love Louise Carey's writing and the world she creates in this series is riveting.
I can't wait to get to the finale of this series.
I can't wait to get to the finale of this series.
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February 6, 2025DNF
Alors j'avais bien aimé le tome 1 mais j'avoue que j'ai beaucoup tardé à lire le tome 2... Ce qui je pense à jouer aussi sur mon adandon mais ce n'est pas la seule raison. Déjà je me sens un peu perdue, j'ai eu du mal à me resituer, puis une fois cela passer, j'ai perdue l'envie de savoir la suite. Je trouve le rythme très lent alors que beaucoup de choses ce sont déjà passées et je trouve que l'on avance pas beaucoup. C'est dommage mais je pense avoir perdu l'attrait pour cette saga qui je pense peu quand même plaire au amateurs de SF.
Alors j'avais bien aimé le tome 1 mais j'avoue que j'ai beaucoup tardé à lire le tome 2... Ce qui je pense à jouer aussi sur mon adandon mais ce n'est pas la seule raison. Déjà je me sens un peu perdue, j'ai eu du mal à me resituer, puis une fois cela passer, j'ai perdue l'envie de savoir la suite. Je trouve le rythme très lent alors que beaucoup de choses ce sont déjà passées et je trouve que l'on avance pas beaucoup. C'est dommage mais je pense avoir perdu l'attrait pour cette saga qui je pense peu quand même plaire au amateurs de SF.
January 25, 2023
I received a copy of Outcast from Hachette Australia to review.
Rating of 4.75.
Impressive rising science fiction author Louise Carey continues her awesome first series with Outcast, a brilliant and powerful cyberpunk thriller read that is incredibly fun and very clever.
Following the success of her first mission, Tantra’s life has been turned upside down. Despite saving her company and uncovering a traitor, Tantra has been sidelined by a jealous supervisor and now works as a lowly security guard. Worse, Tantra now knows the terrible truth: that the company who gave her everything has long controlled her mind with the invasive Harlow Programming, which she has since been freed from. With her loyalties tested, Tantra is thrust back into the thick of the action when she discovers a bomb sent to InTech’s headquarters.
InTech soon finds itself thrust into a brutal corporate war with its main competitor, Throughfront. The bombing of their headquarters is the latest in a series of attacks on InTech assets, and the board are desperate to get them under control. Determining that she is their best operative to stop the culprits behind the attack, Tantra is assigned to the case. Teaming up once again with her former partner, Cole, the brilliant scientist with severe gaps in his memory, Tantra attempts to find the culprit before they cripple InTech for good.
But, facing opposition from both deadly internal InTech politics and lethal external forces, their chance of succeeding seems slim, especially when they are banished to a remote InTech facility in the Unaffiliated Zone for the remainder of their investigation. Barely escaping a deadly assassination attempt, this unconventional team find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy that is determined to bring InTech down for good. However, when they discover that InTech is planning their own sinister machinations, will Tantra and Cole still be as eager to save their company?
Wow, Carey follows up her excellent solo debut in a big way here with Outcast. This second book was even better than Inscape, taking the reader on a wild and action-packed adventure through the author’s unique cyberpunk world. Bringing together some amazing characters with a powerful and thought-provoking narrative about control and the potential evils of technology, this was an exceptional read I powered through in a few short days.
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Rating of 4.75.
Impressive rising science fiction author Louise Carey continues her awesome first series with Outcast, a brilliant and powerful cyberpunk thriller read that is incredibly fun and very clever.
Following the success of her first mission, Tantra’s life has been turned upside down. Despite saving her company and uncovering a traitor, Tantra has been sidelined by a jealous supervisor and now works as a lowly security guard. Worse, Tantra now knows the terrible truth: that the company who gave her everything has long controlled her mind with the invasive Harlow Programming, which she has since been freed from. With her loyalties tested, Tantra is thrust back into the thick of the action when she discovers a bomb sent to InTech’s headquarters.
InTech soon finds itself thrust into a brutal corporate war with its main competitor, Throughfront. The bombing of their headquarters is the latest in a series of attacks on InTech assets, and the board are desperate to get them under control. Determining that she is their best operative to stop the culprits behind the attack, Tantra is assigned to the case. Teaming up once again with her former partner, Cole, the brilliant scientist with severe gaps in his memory, Tantra attempts to find the culprit before they cripple InTech for good.
But, facing opposition from both deadly internal InTech politics and lethal external forces, their chance of succeeding seems slim, especially when they are banished to a remote InTech facility in the Unaffiliated Zone for the remainder of their investigation. Barely escaping a deadly assassination attempt, this unconventional team find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy that is determined to bring InTech down for good. However, when they discover that InTech is planning their own sinister machinations, will Tantra and Cole still be as eager to save their company?
Wow, Carey follows up her excellent solo debut in a big way here with Outcast. This second book was even better than Inscape, taking the reader on a wild and action-packed adventure through the author’s unique cyberpunk world. Bringing together some amazing characters with a powerful and thought-provoking narrative about control and the potential evils of technology, this was an exceptional read I powered through in a few short days.
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An abridged review of this book also ran in the Canberra Weekly on 17 February 2022:
https://unseenlibrary.com/2023/01/25/...
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