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Star Runner #3
Androids and Aliens
It’s time for the humans to strike back! Vile, ant-like aliens have already consumed the colonies of the Faustian Chain. Known as the Skaintz, these creatures destroy all living things and carry them back to their nests to be devoured. Now, they’ve begun to invade the stars of the Conclave.
Captain Bill Gorman, a smuggler from the Fringe, is called upon by the Conclave rulers to scout the enemy. Fleets and armies are launched in a desperate attempt to annihilate the Skaintz before they consume Humanity.
Find out what happens next in ANDROIDS and ALIENS, the thrilling third episode of the STAR RUNNER series. Soon to be out on Audible, ANDROIDS and ALIENS is a new SF adventure by B. V. Larson, the King of Military Science Fiction.
Captain Bill Gorman, a smuggler from the Fringe, is called upon by the Conclave rulers to scout the enemy. Fleets and armies are launched in a desperate attempt to annihilate the Skaintz before they consume Humanity.
Find out what happens next in ANDROIDS and ALIENS, the thrilling third episode of the STAR RUNNER series. Soon to be out on Audible, ANDROIDS and ALIENS is a new SF adventure by B. V. Larson, the King of Military Science Fiction.
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305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2022
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November 20, 2022
DNF, couldn’t get further than about 50%, this is where I exit this series. Such a shame to do this for one of my favourite authors but simply not a great storyline or group of characters. I will just have to stick to the authors major line, undying mercenaries
September 7, 2022
It took me awhile to figure out what this book was about. Even after reading my reviews on the first two books, I still wasn't sure what was going on. I finally figured out who Captain William Gorman was and realized he was a clone of the real Gorman, but he's built his own life now. He got a crew together and with his ship, the Royal Fortune, they managed to some what save the planet Vindar. It was infested with an evil alien presence called the Skaintz. These aliens ate organic beings which included humans. Captain Gorman managed to convince the pirates of the Sword Worlds to hire out as a mercenary army for the Vindar. While this "army" didn't completely save the planet, it did destroy the Skaintz on the planet.
Captain Gorman's exploits have come to the attention of the Conclave. The Conclave is the name for the majority of the human planets in this part of the galaxy. They have a governing body who is ruled ultimately by the Connactic, a single person as Chairman of the Board, so to speak. The Connactic wasn't actually supposed to exist in normal times, but with the invasion of the Skaintz, this wasn't normal times. The Conclave also operated a large fleet of ships manned by androids. These androids usually acted by a Conclave-wide police force, enforcing the laws of the Conclave. Captain Gorman, as a smuggler, usually didn't want anything to do with the Conclave androids and especially didn't have anything to do with the Connactic. He didn't really know if that person actually even existed.
Well, until he was contacted by an android called B-6. Only B-6 wasn't a typical android. This was almost a completely sentient being. He exhibited none of the normal strict formal language and motion of normal androids, so Gorman was very skeptical of him right from the start. After a short conversation with B-6, Gorman was told he was being summoned to meet with the Connactic. As far as Gorman knew, no one had every actually met the Connactic.
Well, Gorman soon found out something starling about the Conclave and the Connactic. But, that reveal didn't stop the Connactic telling Gorman that she needed him for a mission. He was to go through a slip-gate controlled by the Conclave into another system that was believed to be fully contaminated by the Skaintz. Gorman was to be a scout for the Conclave. He was guaranteed that the slip-gate he used would be active after 30 days of his scouting. Now if he could only trust the Connactic.
Gorman would find that not only should he trust the Connactic, but it trusted him also. He was even allowed to command a large ground army of androids attempting to eradicate the Skaintz on an infected planet. Yet, Gorman knew that the Conclave and humans couldn't just wait for the Skaintz to invade very human planet. That would be suicide. So, he once again, came up with a plan that involved the Sword Worlds, their vast fleet of starships and Count Trask. This was the same guy that was behind Gorman's original death. If this plan didn't work, then humanity would definitely be consumed, literally, by the advancing Skaintz.
The story is confusing at first because it's hard to understand the situation you initially find Captain Gorman. His crew is leaving and he's not sure what he will do next. He could continue on with his smuggling activities, but he knows he needs some rest and maybe if he gave his crew some time off they might be willing to come back. But, his plans are changed by the Connactic. The story kind of straightens out when he does meet this entity and then the story gets pretty interesting from that point on.
This does appear to be the end of this series. I can't say I'm disappointed in it ending. The story-line is no where near as good as Larson's "Undying Mercenaries" or even some of his other writings. I hope he gets back to the "Undying Mercenaries" series petty soon.
Captain Gorman's exploits have come to the attention of the Conclave. The Conclave is the name for the majority of the human planets in this part of the galaxy. They have a governing body who is ruled ultimately by the Connactic, a single person as Chairman of the Board, so to speak. The Connactic wasn't actually supposed to exist in normal times, but with the invasion of the Skaintz, this wasn't normal times. The Conclave also operated a large fleet of ships manned by androids. These androids usually acted by a Conclave-wide police force, enforcing the laws of the Conclave. Captain Gorman, as a smuggler, usually didn't want anything to do with the Conclave androids and especially didn't have anything to do with the Connactic. He didn't really know if that person actually even existed.
Well, until he was contacted by an android called B-6. Only B-6 wasn't a typical android. This was almost a completely sentient being. He exhibited none of the normal strict formal language and motion of normal androids, so Gorman was very skeptical of him right from the start. After a short conversation with B-6, Gorman was told he was being summoned to meet with the Connactic. As far as Gorman knew, no one had every actually met the Connactic.
Well, Gorman soon found out something starling about the Conclave and the Connactic. But, that reveal didn't stop the Connactic telling Gorman that she needed him for a mission. He was to go through a slip-gate controlled by the Conclave into another system that was believed to be fully contaminated by the Skaintz. Gorman was to be a scout for the Conclave. He was guaranteed that the slip-gate he used would be active after 30 days of his scouting. Now if he could only trust the Connactic.
Gorman would find that not only should he trust the Connactic, but it trusted him also. He was even allowed to command a large ground army of androids attempting to eradicate the Skaintz on an infected planet. Yet, Gorman knew that the Conclave and humans couldn't just wait for the Skaintz to invade very human planet. That would be suicide. So, he once again, came up with a plan that involved the Sword Worlds, their vast fleet of starships and Count Trask. This was the same guy that was behind Gorman's original death. If this plan didn't work, then humanity would definitely be consumed, literally, by the advancing Skaintz.
The story is confusing at first because it's hard to understand the situation you initially find Captain Gorman. His crew is leaving and he's not sure what he will do next. He could continue on with his smuggling activities, but he knows he needs some rest and maybe if he gave his crew some time off they might be willing to come back. But, his plans are changed by the Connactic. The story kind of straightens out when he does meet this entity and then the story gets pretty interesting from that point on.
This does appear to be the end of this series. I can't say I'm disappointed in it ending. The story-line is no where near as good as Larson's "Undying Mercenaries" or even some of his other writings. I hope he gets back to the "Undying Mercenaries" series petty soon.
November 28, 2022
Good Read
It was a good continuation of the series, but, the end chapters, clearing the chain, needed a bit more substance. Of all the dangers and escapes Gorman and his crew have faced, a little more depth in the chain area to get your pulse up and the “what’s gonna happen next” thought’s going…..
I enjoyed the book and would like to see the series continue, but it almost felt like it was the ending of the series????
It was a good continuation of the series, but, the end chapters, clearing the chain, needed a bit more substance. Of all the dangers and escapes Gorman and his crew have faced, a little more depth in the chain area to get your pulse up and the “what’s gonna happen next” thought’s going…..
I enjoyed the book and would like to see the series continue, but it almost felt like it was the ending of the series????
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September 27, 2022Pretty good extension series
It was interesting and a good plot twist showing how human space is after the Nexus was destroyed. I enjoyed the characters especially the main protagonist. And it was of course very nice to have a character from the previous series especially such an important one enter as well.
It was interesting and a good plot twist showing how human space is after the Nexus was destroyed. I enjoyed the characters especially the main protagonist. And it was of course very nice to have a character from the previous series especially such an important one enter as well.
September 30, 2022
Imaginative and well wriitten
Larson has written an exciting well paced very imaginative book with wonderful protagonists and lots of exciting action. The book keeps the reader turning the pages to see how these characters will solve the problems presented to them! I highly recommend this book
Larson has written an exciting well paced very imaginative book with wonderful protagonists and lots of exciting action. The book keeps the reader turning the pages to see how these characters will solve the problems presented to them! I highly recommend this book
September 11, 2022
great book
BV is back to his enjoyable self. You cannot go wrong reading his novels. They’re well thought out and have very well rounded characters. I wait with baited breath for new material.
BV is back to his enjoyable self. You cannot go wrong reading his novels. They’re well thought out and have very well rounded characters. I wait with baited breath for new material.
July 30, 2022
Good quick read
Kinda formulaic but a good summer read and a lot less macho BS than others of the author's series. Will definitely read the next one.
Kinda formulaic but a good summer read and a lot less macho BS than others of the author's series. Will definitely read the next one.
August 1, 2022
Very entertaining!
In a bit of strange way, this series has the same great qualities as the Undying Mercenaries - humor and adventure. Greatly recommended.
In a bit of strange way, this series has the same great qualities as the Undying Mercenaries - humor and adventure. Greatly recommended.
August 5, 2022
Good pace of story
Good pace of story, cut short in places but still moved along. Plenty of scope for more story lines. Roll on book 4.
Good pace of story, cut short in places but still moved along. Plenty of scope for more story lines. Roll on book 4.
November 17, 2022
Outstanding Tales!
I have greatly enjoyed this series, but this last one brought it all together very well. I do hope that there will be more to come!!
I have greatly enjoyed this series, but this last one brought it all together very well. I do hope that there will be more to come!!
March 1, 2023
Good end to an excellent trilogy
Ending was a little fast but it rang true. There is still room to pick up the thread later. Perhaps some skullduggey by Trask.
Ending was a little fast but it rang true. There is still room to pick up the thread later. Perhaps some skullduggey by Trask.
February 22, 2024
Really enjoyed this series.
September 17, 2022
Thrilling third installment!
This was a well written fast-paced thrilling novel by one of my favorite authors. I look forward to more installments of the series. Thank you!
This was a well written fast-paced thrilling novel by one of my favorite authors. I look forward to more installments of the series. Thank you!
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