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Sunkiller #2
Legacy
They know the secret to saving humanity…if they can just live long enough to use it.
Chase Weston was a mercenary. Angel Cortez was an archaeologist. Neither one of them expected to be recruited to save the Earth by an ancient alien AI.
But a doomsday machine, the Sunkiller, is heading for Earth at close to the speed of light, and unless they gather the lost alien artifacts needed to destroy it, humanity will be extinct.
Unfortunately, those artifacts represent unlimited power--the kind that nations and corporations will kill to possess--and the next one they have to find just happens to be right in the middle of enemy territory.
With threats on all sides, the future of the galaxy rests on their shoulders. All they have to do is survive.
Chase Weston was a mercenary. Angel Cortez was an archaeologist. Neither one of them expected to be recruited to save the Earth by an ancient alien AI.
But a doomsday machine, the Sunkiller, is heading for Earth at close to the speed of light, and unless they gather the lost alien artifacts needed to destroy it, humanity will be extinct.
Unfortunately, those artifacts represent unlimited power--the kind that nations and corporations will kill to possess--and the next one they have to find just happens to be right in the middle of enemy territory.
With threats on all sides, the future of the galaxy rests on their shoulders. All they have to do is survive.
- GenresScience Fiction
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2022
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April 21, 2022
Fantastic sequel!!!
I’ll keep this short since this is a sequel. I liked this book better than the first one. Not ripping on the first book but this one took that and dialed it up by giving Chase and company a team of salty veterans to help them in their quest to stop the Sunkillers. I am anxiously awaiting the third book!!!
I’ll keep this short since this is a sequel. I liked this book better than the first one. Not ripping on the first book but this one took that and dialed it up by giving Chase and company a team of salty veterans to help them in their quest to stop the Sunkillers. I am anxiously awaiting the third book!!!
April 12, 2022
Review: This is the second book of a very good series by two of my very favorite authors. While it is a "military" science fiction book, the main characters and everybody else are not in the military. It seems that being in the military for some of these books is too restrictive and that's certainly the case for this book. As you read in the first book, Chase Weston is a former Sergeant in the Army Rangers. He and a few friends decided to get out of the military after world kind of changed into two separate factions with no National entities being recognized. The old United States Army dissolved or transferred into the Union Defense Forces and Chase couldn't see his allegiance from the United States to something he wasn't sure was the right thing.
Chase and his associates became Private Military Contractors offering their skills to anyone willing to hire them or whatever purpose. As you read in the first book, a university had hired Chase and his friends to escort a Dr. Evangeline (Angel) Cortez , an archaeologist and her graduate assistant Victor Lee to a Arborist dig on planet Vishnu. There they found something that was to put them on this current adventure, just a minor one, to save the entire universe!
They have found an artifact buried at the Vishnu site which was actually a computer built by an ancient alien race called "The People". This advanced race appears to be the forbearers of all humanity having seeded all the planets with the necessary DNA to create life, then they disappeared! After they found the first artifact, they learned through it that two more existed which would be needed if the humans were to access the Archives left by The People. These Archives contained all the advanced knowledge of The People and it was hoped whomever found it could build a weapon strong enough to stand against the SunKillers. This was another hive-mind intelligence that considered itself the only truly living thing that mattered. It resented the concept of human life and set about destroying it when and wherever it found such. Already it had sent huge weapons designed to enter a systems star and destroy it, i.e., Sunkillers.
They were on the way right now and Chase Weston and his group had to warn humanity, but they knew humanity wouldn't listen to a former Army Sergeant especially when the Union was actually controlled by a multi-billion dollar company called Hart-Klein Consolidated. That company also wanted the artifacts only so it could access the Archives and control who had access to fantastic advanced weapons. Hart-Klein thugs had attacked Weston's small group on Vishnu, including Angel and Victor, and had to flee for their lives. Fortunately, Weston's associates also included Priyanka Ambedkar, a former military pilot, who brought with her a modified Army surplus gunship, the Tamar. It managed to get them out of harms way for awhile.
Meanwhile, Victor Lee has inadvertently, melded with the alien computer. He was the first human to place his hands on the device so it bonded to him and him alone. Now he was the go-between this advanced alien computer and the rest of the Weston team. It told Victor where the second artifact was located and said they would need to acquire it if they had any hopes of finding the third artifact. Only there was a problem. It was located on an Alliance planet or small moon which meant they would have to invade a Chinese colony or possibly a Chinese Army military outpost!
Like I said before, this is an exciting story with lots of action. Both writers provide their insight into military operations by describing realistic weapons and tactics taking place in the book. Some of it is just too fantastic to believe, but that the fiction part of the story. Nothing comes easy for Chase Weston or Angel Cortez. They pick up new partners as they go so their group grows in this book, although a few don't make it to the end! Great reading and I definitely look forward to the next book in the series.
Chase and his associates became Private Military Contractors offering their skills to anyone willing to hire them or whatever purpose. As you read in the first book, a university had hired Chase and his friends to escort a Dr. Evangeline (Angel) Cortez , an archaeologist and her graduate assistant Victor Lee to a Arborist dig on planet Vishnu. There they found something that was to put them on this current adventure, just a minor one, to save the entire universe!
They have found an artifact buried at the Vishnu site which was actually a computer built by an ancient alien race called "The People". This advanced race appears to be the forbearers of all humanity having seeded all the planets with the necessary DNA to create life, then they disappeared! After they found the first artifact, they learned through it that two more existed which would be needed if the humans were to access the Archives left by The People. These Archives contained all the advanced knowledge of The People and it was hoped whomever found it could build a weapon strong enough to stand against the SunKillers. This was another hive-mind intelligence that considered itself the only truly living thing that mattered. It resented the concept of human life and set about destroying it when and wherever it found such. Already it had sent huge weapons designed to enter a systems star and destroy it, i.e., Sunkillers.
They were on the way right now and Chase Weston and his group had to warn humanity, but they knew humanity wouldn't listen to a former Army Sergeant especially when the Union was actually controlled by a multi-billion dollar company called Hart-Klein Consolidated. That company also wanted the artifacts only so it could access the Archives and control who had access to fantastic advanced weapons. Hart-Klein thugs had attacked Weston's small group on Vishnu, including Angel and Victor, and had to flee for their lives. Fortunately, Weston's associates also included Priyanka Ambedkar, a former military pilot, who brought with her a modified Army surplus gunship, the Tamar. It managed to get them out of harms way for awhile.
Meanwhile, Victor Lee has inadvertently, melded with the alien computer. He was the first human to place his hands on the device so it bonded to him and him alone. Now he was the go-between this advanced alien computer and the rest of the Weston team. It told Victor where the second artifact was located and said they would need to acquire it if they had any hopes of finding the third artifact. Only there was a problem. It was located on an Alliance planet or small moon which meant they would have to invade a Chinese colony or possibly a Chinese Army military outpost!
Like I said before, this is an exciting story with lots of action. Both writers provide their insight into military operations by describing realistic weapons and tactics taking place in the book. Some of it is just too fantastic to believe, but that the fiction part of the story. Nothing comes easy for Chase Weston or Angel Cortez. They pick up new partners as they go so their group grows in this book, although a few don't make it to the end! Great reading and I definitely look forward to the next book in the series.
April 22, 2022
For whom the bell tolls
If the Sunkillers are not stopped the Bell will toll it's unheard sound for the entire human race. We should cooperate with each other to prevent that if possible, right? Somebody always wants to profit from even the worst disasters or keep someone else from profit or recognition. Yet the hope and determination of a few good people might save the day, with the help of an Artificial Intelligence tens of thousands of years old.
Bullets fly, blood is spilled, as the assembled crew aboard the decommissioned faster than light spaceship, Tamar, try every trick they can devise to do the right thing. Ex-Rangers, ex-Seals, ex- Marines, British ex-sniper, ex-Spaceforce, and academians form an unlikely team try to overcome it all.
Authors Chaney and Partlow bring it in their usual adrenaline pumping style. Nice Read!
If the Sunkillers are not stopped the Bell will toll it's unheard sound for the entire human race. We should cooperate with each other to prevent that if possible, right? Somebody always wants to profit from even the worst disasters or keep someone else from profit or recognition. Yet the hope and determination of a few good people might save the day, with the help of an Artificial Intelligence tens of thousands of years old.
Bullets fly, blood is spilled, as the assembled crew aboard the decommissioned faster than light spaceship, Tamar, try every trick they can devise to do the right thing. Ex-Rangers, ex-Seals, ex- Marines, British ex-sniper, ex-Spaceforce, and academians form an unlikely team try to overcome it all.
Authors Chaney and Partlow bring it in their usual adrenaline pumping style. Nice Read!
April 5, 2022
The search for the Navigator
Chase and company are searching for the 2nd artifact left by the People. First they need more crew, then they need a drop ship to be able to get down to the surface of the Chinese colony where the artifact is. At the same time, HKC and the Alliance are trying to get the artifacts for themselves. Intrigue, fighting and romance play a major part in the development of this tale as the stakes get higher as evidence of the Sun killer's progress is found....
Chase and company are searching for the 2nd artifact left by the People. First they need more crew, then they need a drop ship to be able to get down to the surface of the Chinese colony where the artifact is. At the same time, HKC and the Alliance are trying to get the artifacts for themselves. Intrigue, fighting and romance play a major part in the development of this tale as the stakes get higher as evidence of the Sun killer's progress is found....
February 10, 2022
Awesome Series
The adventure continues for Chase and his team as they race in search of alien technology that can save humankind from a species with one mission, destroy all sentient life. Book 2 like Book 1 has a great story and is well worth the time to read. I’m looking forward to May when Book 3 delivers to my Kindle!
The adventure continues for Chase and his team as they race in search of alien technology that can save humankind from a species with one mission, destroy all sentient life. Book 2 like Book 1 has a great story and is well worth the time to read. I’m looking forward to May when Book 3 delivers to my Kindle!
April 22, 2022
Actual step up from first book
It is typically hard for a series to get better, but I think it has been accomplished with Legacy.
Excellent development of characters. No super heroes; just people doing the job they are skilled at doing.
I will definitely recommend this series to others based on these two books.
It is typically hard for a series to get better, but I think it has been accomplished with Legacy.
Excellent development of characters. No super heroes; just people doing the job they are skilled at doing.
I will definitely recommend this series to others based on these two books.
May 1, 2022
Very Interesting
I have suddenly become very interested in the writings of Chaney and Partlow. The two Sunkiller books I have read are works of very high standard indeed. I was long a fan of Brin with his Uplift series and this series takes it one step further. I'm not quite sure about terraforming EVERY world lying in the "Goldilocks" zone, but, hey!
I have suddenly become very interested in the writings of Chaney and Partlow. The two Sunkiller books I have read are works of very high standard indeed. I was long a fan of Brin with his Uplift series and this series takes it one step further. I'm not quite sure about terraforming EVERY world lying in the "Goldilocks" zone, but, hey!
February 7, 2022
Still strong
While I hope to see more alien influence, the story and characters are going strong, and developing well. Really looking forward to the reveals on the sun killers and the archives, and how alien they will be.
While I hope to see more alien influence, the story and characters are going strong, and developing well. Really looking forward to the reveals on the sun killers and the archives, and how alien they will be.
February 15, 2022
Amusing
Not like Chaney's other books, it's not bad. But its extremely heavy on the action and as my previous review mentioned on the first book more down-to-earth with a technology aspect. Not bad though, I'm intrigued to see where book 3 goes.
Not like Chaney's other books, it's not bad. But its extremely heavy on the action and as my previous review mentioned on the first book more down-to-earth with a technology aspect. Not bad though, I'm intrigued to see where book 3 goes.
April 1, 2022
Recommend, good stuff
I am very much enjoying this series. It is well-written (no surprise for good authors) and exciting. It’s not at all predictable - some good guys die - with a comfortable mix of military speak, action, romance, death, suspense. I recommend this series!
I am very much enjoying this series. It is well-written (no surprise for good authors) and exciting. It’s not at all predictable - some good guys die - with a comfortable mix of military speak, action, romance, death, suspense. I recommend this series!
April 5, 2022
Really Good!
A really good solid read. They've developed a great voice, a very familiar big lug, smarter than his humility will allow him to recognize. They've also crafted a good story. One I intend to follow to the end.
A really good solid read. They've developed a great voice, a very familiar big lug, smarter than his humility will allow him to recognize. They've also crafted a good story. One I intend to follow to the end.
April 6, 2022
Great storyline
Wow greed at it's best the galaxy is about to be destroyed yet a corporate megalomaniac just wants to get richer typical. Great storyline seems well thought out. Well worth 5 stars
Wow greed at it's best the galaxy is about to be destroyed yet a corporate megalomaniac just wants to get richer typical. Great storyline seems well thought out. Well worth 5 stars
April 16, 2022
Exceptional
A well written sequel in this series. Again the action is non-stop and the evolution of the characters is believable and entertaining. I’m looking forward to reading the third book in the series.
A well written sequel in this series. Again the action is non-stop and the evolution of the characters is believable and entertaining. I’m looking forward to reading the third book in the series.
February 15, 2022
Loved it
I really enjoyed the character development in this volume, I feel like we know then a bit more now. The team has expanded and the adventures continue.
I really enjoyed the character development in this volume, I feel like we know then a bit more now. The team has expanded and the adventures continue.
March 25, 2022
Read it now
Though the theme is reoccurring, the story is compelling. Fun read!
Great for passing time.
One grunt to another. R L T W.
Though the theme is reoccurring, the story is compelling. Fun read!
Great for passing time.
One grunt to another. R L T W.
April 26, 2022
Good second book
It is a bridge to the next book but still has some action. Needed more info about the antagonist. Will read the next installment.
It is a bridge to the next book but still has some action. Needed more info about the antagonist. Will read the next installment.
June 30, 2022
So good!!
December 27, 2022
Great plot
Like characterization
Dislike very little but aliens coming to extinguish the human race isn't new
I definitely want to read the rest oftheseries
Like characterization
Dislike very little but aliens coming to extinguish the human race isn't new
I definitely want to read the rest oftheseries
August 26, 2022
Now we're talking! While the first book set up everything in the world, this second book really got things going. Lots of great action, alien artifacts, a corporate bad guy, and romance! I found that I wanted to get back and keep listening to this book because I really like the cast of characters.
I wasn't sure about Mark Boyett as a narrator, but I am convinced that he's now one of my favorites. His narration is stellar.
I wasn't sure about Mark Boyett as a narrator, but I am convinced that he's now one of my favorites. His narration is stellar.
May 11, 2024
Good sequel and good action
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