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Incubation
A.D. 3596
Descendants of those who fled our galaxy during the great Xathen Civil War have returned, bearing the Message of the Grand Designer.
All who receive His Message will believe, and all will become One.
Or, more likely, dead.
Strathow, a colony world inhabited by Xathen religious Ascetics, has been decimated.
A rescue ship disappears after the crew are slaughtered by the survivors they had come to save.
The galaxy as we know it is in grave peril, but few believe that the Returning Xathen represent a serious threat towards the Xathen of this galaxy.
Instead, the Xathen Galactic Committee is preparing to welcome the Returning Xathen with open arms, despite Taylor's warning.
Because Xathen are Xathen under the eyes of the Grand Designer, after all.
Descendants of those who fled our galaxy during the great Xathen Civil War have returned, bearing the Message of the Grand Designer.
All who receive His Message will believe, and all will become One.
Or, more likely, dead.
Strathow, a colony world inhabited by Xathen religious Ascetics, has been decimated.
A rescue ship disappears after the crew are slaughtered by the survivors they had come to save.
The galaxy as we know it is in grave peril, but few believe that the Returning Xathen represent a serious threat towards the Xathen of this galaxy.
Instead, the Xathen Galactic Committee is preparing to welcome the Returning Xathen with open arms, despite Taylor's warning.
Because Xathen are Xathen under the eyes of the Grand Designer, after all.
476 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2022
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About the author
J.J. Mathews
15 books11 followersJames Jacob (J J) Mathews grew up with his nose stuck in books. A voracious reader in his youth, he devoured all of the science fiction and fantasy books he could find at the local library. J.R.R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, Ben Bova, Frank Herbert, Larry Niven, Voltaire, H. G. Wells and Greg Bear were some of his early influences, with many other authors added to his bookshelf as time went on. Broadening out to read more genres as an adult, he has always held a special place for fantasy and sci-fi.
Originally from Canada, he currently lives in Hamilton, New Zealand with his wife and three boys, and writes in his spare time.
Originally from Canada, he currently lives in Hamilton, New Zealand with his wife and three boys, and writes in his spare time.
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July 5, 2022
Taylor Neeran is still a force to be reckoned with. Her methods are not well understood, but they prove to be highly effective. Even locking her up doesn't change her influence.
This story reveals that there is more to the universe than even Taylor ever imagined. There is a power above and beyond anything she has encountered yet. You will find that this power can confuse you about good or evil with it's impact on society and the people it touches. The good news is that it saves her but also makes her a target. They're coming for her, but it's never that easy - even if they are deceitful and underhanded.
Enjoy another trip through the universe as new information is discovered and new adventures happen.
This story reveals that there is more to the universe than even Taylor ever imagined. There is a power above and beyond anything she has encountered yet. You will find that this power can confuse you about good or evil with it's impact on society and the people it touches. The good news is that it saves her but also makes her a target. They're coming for her, but it's never that easy - even if they are deceitful and underhanded.
Enjoy another trip through the universe as new information is discovered and new adventures happen.
September 24, 2022
I love the books about Taylor Neeran. The first was and is still hard to beat.
This book, however, is long and had a tendency to jump from one character to another on a frequent basis.
I had to skip pages to stay current with the plot.
This book, however, is long and had a tendency to jump from one character to another on a frequent basis.
I had to skip pages to stay current with the plot.
August 12, 2022
Very Good
I liked this one because of the mix of action and subterfuge. Also, it has a cast of great personalities. I could not put it down.
I liked this one because of the mix of action and subterfuge. Also, it has a cast of great personalities. I could not put it down.
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