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Recall Order: A Military Scifi Adventure
They killed his friends and threatened his home. Will his trauma stop him from preventing another war?
Ryan Fall is haunted by nightmares. With the horrors of fighting extra-terrestrials still fresh in his mind, he tries to escape through Cyber Cycle, his first passion.
When a friend launches a devastating attack on Earth’s government, Ryan is recalled to active service to uncover the truth. Being reunited with his squad brings little comfort when the very aliens who tried to kill him eighteen months ago are assigned to help his squad hunt down the terrorist.
The line between friend and foe blurs, and Ryan’s anger at not knowing who to trust steadily grows. With each new discovery triggering painful memories, any wrong decision could mean those closest to him will pay with their lives.
Can Ryan overcome his rage and stop Earth becoming a battleground?
Recall Order is the second book in the Weight of the World series, following on from Reality Check. It is an exciting military sci-fi adventure, exploring the trauma of war and the tensions of existing with a deadly alien race.
Peace has never been more fragile.
Ryan Fall is haunted by nightmares. With the horrors of fighting extra-terrestrials still fresh in his mind, he tries to escape through Cyber Cycle, his first passion.
When a friend launches a devastating attack on Earth’s government, Ryan is recalled to active service to uncover the truth. Being reunited with his squad brings little comfort when the very aliens who tried to kill him eighteen months ago are assigned to help his squad hunt down the terrorist.
The line between friend and foe blurs, and Ryan’s anger at not knowing who to trust steadily grows. With each new discovery triggering painful memories, any wrong decision could mean those closest to him will pay with their lives.
Can Ryan overcome his rage and stop Earth becoming a battleground?
Recall Order is the second book in the Weight of the World series, following on from Reality Check. It is an exciting military sci-fi adventure, exploring the trauma of war and the tensions of existing with a deadly alien race.
Peace has never been more fragile.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2022
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Dave McCreery
4 books32 followersDave McCreery is a British writer born in Edinburgh. He loves to create vivid and engaging worlds for readers to fall into and become engrossed in the stories held within them. In between these stories, he seeks adventures and experiences from across the world to broaden his horizons, which are shared in his writing. Dave studied English and Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University before beginning a career in digital marketing to support his ambition to publish books. He often shares his experiences, with writing processes and exercises, challenges and obstacles and insight from his journey. You can read more on his website and social media channels:
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January 24, 2025
Recall Order really ups the ante from Reality Check and does a great job exploring the fallout from the events of that book and upping the stakes. Ryan and the Mech Force have been through hell and it’s not just from fighting off the Zurna invasion fleet, but also from the duplicitous actions of the higher ups in the Enforcers. Gone is the almost YA training school feel of the first book, left behind for a much more mature espionage and terrorism thriller. While I still thoroughly enjoyed the bombastic space action of Reality Check, I think Recall Order is where the trilogy really comes into its own and is a much better book for it.
The pacing is excellent, the story is gripping and weighty, and Dave doesn’t shy away from exploring deep into the trauma the characters suffered. And the book definitely brings a lot more mystery and intrigue into play. We get to see more of Earth in this one as well, as most of the action takes place down on the surface. It isn’t until nearer the end that we get back up into space again. But this gives a lot of space for more of that really solid worldbuilding that Reality Check had.
Ryan, Ryder and the remnants of Flare Squadron were very well written and engaging characters. The only issue that carried over from the previous book for me was that I still had a hard time keeping in my head who the other squad members were. They all have codenames which should be fine, but for some reason, with the exceptions of Wisp and Oaf, they just won’t stick in my head. Oaf in particular has a good voice of his own, but Sketcher, Bishop, Toomes, Wrecker, and Rig I had a harder time with. Ren was a great new addition, though, not just in bringing nonbinary rep, but because their voice was very distinct, and their being at odds with the way Flare Squadron usually operates added some fun tension.
Overall I had an excellent time with Recall Order and I highly recommend picking up the trilogy. I’m looking forward to devouring book three, Desperate Measures soon.
The pacing is excellent, the story is gripping and weighty, and Dave doesn’t shy away from exploring deep into the trauma the characters suffered. And the book definitely brings a lot more mystery and intrigue into play. We get to see more of Earth in this one as well, as most of the action takes place down on the surface. It isn’t until nearer the end that we get back up into space again. But this gives a lot of space for more of that really solid worldbuilding that Reality Check had.
Ryan, Ryder and the remnants of Flare Squadron were very well written and engaging characters. The only issue that carried over from the previous book for me was that I still had a hard time keeping in my head who the other squad members were. They all have codenames which should be fine, but for some reason, with the exceptions of Wisp and Oaf, they just won’t stick in my head. Oaf in particular has a good voice of his own, but Sketcher, Bishop, Toomes, Wrecker, and Rig I had a harder time with. Ren was a great new addition, though, not just in bringing nonbinary rep, but because their voice was very distinct, and their being at odds with the way Flare Squadron usually operates added some fun tension.
Overall I had an excellent time with Recall Order and I highly recommend picking up the trilogy. I’m looking forward to devouring book three, Desperate Measures soon.
November 22, 2022
McCreery returns for his second installment in the Weight of the World saga.
And nails it.
I can honestly say I wasn't sure what to expect with this novel. The first was solid, and full of engaging action sequences and nice character touches. I'll avoid mentioning how it ended, but what I will say is that I think that allowing some time to elapse between the first and second novels was the right choice. It creates an element of mystery that sets the tone for the rest of this story.
Ryan Fall has changed. He knows it, Flare Squadron know it. But I don't think he's sure whether it's for the better or not. The story pivots on this theme throughout, yet still manages to charge on at pace, as is McCreery's way.
From the outset we are thrown into a world divided. The catalyst comes fast and leaves Fall and Ryder precious little time for reflection. We embark on a journey to reveal a conspiracy with stakes higher than most of Globe would dare to consider; a journey that forces Ryan to deal with his demons through action rather than reflection.
As for whether he succeeds -- you'll have to read the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't wait for the third part.
And nails it.
I can honestly say I wasn't sure what to expect with this novel. The first was solid, and full of engaging action sequences and nice character touches. I'll avoid mentioning how it ended, but what I will say is that I think that allowing some time to elapse between the first and second novels was the right choice. It creates an element of mystery that sets the tone for the rest of this story.
Ryan Fall has changed. He knows it, Flare Squadron know it. But I don't think he's sure whether it's for the better or not. The story pivots on this theme throughout, yet still manages to charge on at pace, as is McCreery's way.
From the outset we are thrown into a world divided. The catalyst comes fast and leaves Fall and Ryder precious little time for reflection. We embark on a journey to reveal a conspiracy with stakes higher than most of Globe would dare to consider; a journey that forces Ryan to deal with his demons through action rather than reflection.
As for whether he succeeds -- you'll have to read the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't wait for the third part.
July 30, 2023
As mentioned in a previous review for Reality Check, as soon as I finished that, I begun Recall Order.
An attribute that I really enjoy in a sequel, whether book or movie, is when you are dropped into the action straight away - and I definitely got this with Recall Order! Also in my previous review, I mentioned that I really enjoyed the comradery between the characters and to my joy this book builds on that even more. It maybe a futuristic, not quite of this world novel, but the characters are very relatable and down to earth, one of my favourite moments - slight spoiler alerts - being an emotional chapter involving Wisp and Ryder. Ryan is maturing but still carries that rebellious streak, but seems to be learning that the world isn't black and white.
I flew through this and finished it in less than sixteen hours - having stayed awake until half past three in the morning reading it, then picking it up again as soon as I woke up. Dave has a very distinct voice and I feel as if this is even better than Reality Check, he really picked up his flow in this one. Now I just have to wait until September until the next part!
An attribute that I really enjoy in a sequel, whether book or movie, is when you are dropped into the action straight away - and I definitely got this with Recall Order! Also in my previous review, I mentioned that I really enjoyed the comradery between the characters and to my joy this book builds on that even more. It maybe a futuristic, not quite of this world novel, but the characters are very relatable and down to earth, one of my favourite moments - slight spoiler alerts - being an emotional chapter involving Wisp and Ryder. Ryan is maturing but still carries that rebellious streak, but seems to be learning that the world isn't black and white.
I flew through this and finished it in less than sixteen hours - having stayed awake until half past three in the morning reading it, then picking it up again as soon as I woke up. Dave has a very distinct voice and I feel as if this is even better than Reality Check, he really picked up his flow in this one. Now I just have to wait until September until the next part!
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July 23, 2024
This follow up to Reality Check takes a different slant, almost like a shift of genre to be more special forces-like. Ryan returns, drawn back into service following his heroics in saving Earth and going back to racing. This book sees an uneasy alliance, tested loyalties (an aspect I always enjoy), and twists and turns like you wouldn't believe. It's good to have the team back together.
January 31, 2023
A second triumph for Dave! A wonderful, nuanced book that ticks all the boxes. If you heavent ready it yet, why the hell not?!
Can't wait for part 3!
Can't wait for part 3!
December 4, 2022
Lucky present got both books took 36 hours to read both.
This new author blew me away the second book built on the first taking place mostly on earth after the events in first book.
Can't wait for book 3
This new author blew me away the second book built on the first taking place mostly on earth after the events in first book.
Can't wait for book 3
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