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Gideon Rayne #2
Derecho
The year is 2121 and the Earth has endured a catastrophic century of global pandemics, conflict, and climate change. All international borders are closed, and the United Kingdom is no more. There is only ‘New Britain’ — a privately-run country governed by Aloysius Kroll, the enigmatic CEO of the megacorp ‘Kaoteck’.
Gideon Rayne and the surviving members of Cobra Team have discovered Kroll’s deception. The evil despot plans to use the Cobras and their powerful quantum armour to forge a new British Empire, and he’s prepared to sacrifice the entire population of New Britain in the process.
The young Cobras know they must free themselves from Kroll’s grasp, but the all-seeing gaze of the company A.I. ‘ADA’ makes escape from the Kaoteck pyramid seem impossible. To make matters worse, the presence of a mysterious new class of armour-clad warrior raises questions that just might be best left unanswered.
It seems the echoes of the past have caught up with Gideon — and there’s a price to be paid.
Following directly on from the events of the bestselling ‘Maelstorm – Gideon Rayne Book 1’, Derecho is a gritty, action-packed adventure that twists and turns as it draws you into a breathless race against time in a world where tragedy is waiting around every corner and the stakes are impossibly high.
Gideon Rayne and the surviving members of Cobra Team have discovered Kroll’s deception. The evil despot plans to use the Cobras and their powerful quantum armour to forge a new British Empire, and he’s prepared to sacrifice the entire population of New Britain in the process.
The young Cobras know they must free themselves from Kroll’s grasp, but the all-seeing gaze of the company A.I. ‘ADA’ makes escape from the Kaoteck pyramid seem impossible. To make matters worse, the presence of a mysterious new class of armour-clad warrior raises questions that just might be best left unanswered.
It seems the echoes of the past have caught up with Gideon — and there’s a price to be paid.
Following directly on from the events of the bestselling ‘Maelstorm – Gideon Rayne Book 1’, Derecho is a gritty, action-packed adventure that twists and turns as it draws you into a breathless race against time in a world where tragedy is waiting around every corner and the stakes are impossibly high.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2021
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About the author
G.A. Franks
6 books6 followersG A Franks is originally from a small town in Leicestershire, but now resides in the Cotswolds with his wife and children.
As a child he loved using a bright pink ‘McDonald’s‘ pen and ‘Transformers’ notepad to write stories about his beloved comic book characters, and - until recently - that was where his writing career began and ended.
Much of his adult life has been spent travelling around the pubs and clubs of England playing bass and guitar in a variety of bands. (With varying degrees of success!) But after finally reaching a state of comfortable middle-age tubbyness, and completing a degree in education, he decided to leave the music to the next generation, swap the old pink pen for a MacBook and start writing again.
His debut novel 'Maelstorm' book one in the Gideon Rayne series was published in September 2020 and quickly rose to the number one spot for new releases in it's category. A grittier sequel 'Derecho' was released in summer 2021, bringing Gideon's story to a close for the time being.
Maelstorm was swiftly followed by GA Franks' first children’s book, ‘Jake & The Nefarious Glub’. Released in late 2020, the story follows a young boy on the autistic spectrum called Jake as he finds himself embroiled in a magical adventure tracking down some escaped book characters. Along the way Jake makes a very unusual new friend and there is much disgustingness!
His latest book 'The Time Driver' is also set in the fictional town of 'Bisby by the Sea' and broaches a subject we can all relate to: How time flies when you're having fun, and slows to a crawl when things are boring! The Time Driver is a strange book, in that it can act as a sequel to 'Jake & the Nefarious Glub' if the reader wishes - or it can stand alone - OR, if you squint a bit, it could even be a prequel to the Gideon Rayne books! It certainly transcends any attempts to be age bracketed!
As a child he loved using a bright pink ‘McDonald’s‘ pen and ‘Transformers’ notepad to write stories about his beloved comic book characters, and - until recently - that was where his writing career began and ended.
Much of his adult life has been spent travelling around the pubs and clubs of England playing bass and guitar in a variety of bands. (With varying degrees of success!) But after finally reaching a state of comfortable middle-age tubbyness, and completing a degree in education, he decided to leave the music to the next generation, swap the old pink pen for a MacBook and start writing again.
His debut novel 'Maelstorm' book one in the Gideon Rayne series was published in September 2020 and quickly rose to the number one spot for new releases in it's category. A grittier sequel 'Derecho' was released in summer 2021, bringing Gideon's story to a close for the time being.
Maelstorm was swiftly followed by GA Franks' first children’s book, ‘Jake & The Nefarious Glub’. Released in late 2020, the story follows a young boy on the autistic spectrum called Jake as he finds himself embroiled in a magical adventure tracking down some escaped book characters. Along the way Jake makes a very unusual new friend and there is much disgustingness!
His latest book 'The Time Driver' is also set in the fictional town of 'Bisby by the Sea' and broaches a subject we can all relate to: How time flies when you're having fun, and slows to a crawl when things are boring! The Time Driver is a strange book, in that it can act as a sequel to 'Jake & the Nefarious Glub' if the reader wishes - or it can stand alone - OR, if you squint a bit, it could even be a prequel to the Gideon Rayne books! It certainly transcends any attempts to be age bracketed!
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February 7, 2022Humdinger
It has occurred to me that there are vast opportunities on subject matter to create a story. This story was breathtakingly refreshing. Mr Franks, as a resident of your old neighbourhood, I take my hat off to you for a story well written. Only one small criticism, and it is only my opinion and no need for sarcasm from small minded people, I felt that you over did the dumbing of Gideon. True, he and the others came through in the end.
The book kept me up till the early hours of the morning as I was so engrossed and captivated by the story. It is a real pity you could not have extended this to a five book series. I believe the materials were there, and the horizon extrapolated to enhance the story, because it was that good.
Whereas your story had a happier ending. I cannot see that for the future of humanity unless they wise up and see sense. Alas, knowing mankind for what they are it's an inevitable end.
Great story and looking forward to reading more like this.
It has occurred to me that there are vast opportunities on subject matter to create a story. This story was breathtakingly refreshing. Mr Franks, as a resident of your old neighbourhood, I take my hat off to you for a story well written. Only one small criticism, and it is only my opinion and no need for sarcasm from small minded people, I felt that you over did the dumbing of Gideon. True, he and the others came through in the end.
The book kept me up till the early hours of the morning as I was so engrossed and captivated by the story. It is a real pity you could not have extended this to a five book series. I believe the materials were there, and the horizon extrapolated to enhance the story, because it was that good.
Whereas your story had a happier ending. I cannot see that for the future of humanity unless they wise up and see sense. Alas, knowing mankind for what they are it's an inevitable end.
Great story and looking forward to reading more like this.
January 18, 2022
Thought Provoking
Written in the midst of COVID Pandemic the author takes a look at what we have been through in the last century and projects it forward. The technology and life situation is believable. Once you start reading you'll enjoy it.. Just ignore the few grammatical errors.
Written in the midst of COVID Pandemic the author takes a look at what we have been through in the last century and projects it forward. The technology and life situation is believable. Once you start reading you'll enjoy it.. Just ignore the few grammatical errors.
February 22, 2022
Riveting
Kept me on the edge of my set. Storyline was interesting and yes I found myself thinking that it would not take much with all of the turmoil in the world at this time, to see something similar in real life in the not so distant future.
Kept me on the edge of my set. Storyline was interesting and yes I found myself thinking that it would not take much with all of the turmoil in the world at this time, to see something similar in real life in the not so distant future.
March 8, 2022
END OF BOOK 2
Well finished story line
But does that complete the story ..NO
Is Avery (virtually) alive ??
What happens next ……
Please let us have more 😄
Well finished story line
But does that complete the story ..NO
Is Avery (virtually) alive ??
What happens next ……
Please let us have more 😄
June 8, 2022
I liked it
Good overcomes evil. The little man triumphs over elites. They had really nice equipment, they survived a great deal of damage.
Good overcomes evil. The little man triumphs over elites. They had really nice equipment, they survived a great deal of damage.
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