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Envoys #2
Assured
There are many liars aboard the starship Assured .
In the cold remote depths of space, lies can be deadly.
While the Assured and its crew recover from the short-lived conflict around the Tluaan homeworld, there is disagreement amongst its senior mission staff. Captain Pan Xinchun recommends leaving the Tluaanto to their own petty squabbles. Ambassador Chris Gregory remains keen to broker peace. And the ship still suffers the after-effects of the viral attack on its systems.
When Domain Space ask Assured for transport to a nearby star system to investigate the existence of yet another intelligent species, Gregory and Pan agree. What they find there will test their mettle and their morality …
Meanwhile, Xerxian soldier Ana Jogianto labors to shed her past and embrace DCHC values. And Peacekeeper Chipper Tukimatu finds himself embarking on an important recon mission, hoping to avoid further violence. Neither of them can anticipate how much their goals and desires will be thwarted. Neither of them can imagine the enemies they face, from outside of the Assured … and from within it.
In the cold remote depths of space, lies can be deadly.
While the Assured and its crew recover from the short-lived conflict around the Tluaan homeworld, there is disagreement amongst its senior mission staff. Captain Pan Xinchun recommends leaving the Tluaanto to their own petty squabbles. Ambassador Chris Gregory remains keen to broker peace. And the ship still suffers the after-effects of the viral attack on its systems.
When Domain Space ask Assured for transport to a nearby star system to investigate the existence of yet another intelligent species, Gregory and Pan agree. What they find there will test their mettle and their morality …
Meanwhile, Xerxian soldier Ana Jogianto labors to shed her past and embrace DCHC values. And Peacekeeper Chipper Tukimatu finds himself embarking on an important recon mission, hoping to avoid further violence. Neither of them can anticipate how much their goals and desires will be thwarted. Neither of them can imagine the enemies they face, from outside of the Assured … and from within it.
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2021
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June 30, 2022
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But, I guess that’s what makes it interesting. As you ponder the interactions among the four clans of the Tluuan and the humans (with their interactions) you start to realize how little we know about each other on a good day. When multiple sides of each species are keeping secrets, well then, you don’t have an alliance, absent the trust that’s missing. When both sides betray you, with devastating effects, can you really blame them? Or do you blame yourself first? Interesting!
But, I guess that’s what makes it interesting. As you ponder the interactions among the four clans of the Tluuan and the humans (with their interactions) you start to realize how little we know about each other on a good day. When multiple sides of each species are keeping secrets, well then, you don’t have an alliance, absent the trust that’s missing. When both sides betray you, with devastating effects, can you really blame them? Or do you blame yourself first? Interesting!
March 23, 2021
This series continues to deliver. Looking forward to reading the finale.
October 7, 2021
Continuing directly after Third Contact, we get deeper into the intrigue of the warring factions, as well as deeper into the psyche of many of the well-written characters.
Aldin continues the superb ‘world-building’ in this space opera, but the action never stops and generally gets worse, leaving many in dire straits and seemingly little chance to survive ...
Aldin continues the superb ‘world-building’ in this space opera, but the action never stops and generally gets worse, leaving many in dire straits and seemingly little chance to survive ...
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