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PULSERIDER: A SciFi Adventure
For Fans of J.N. Chaney, space operas and found family comes a thrilling Science Fiction Adventure
When a terror attack on the desert planet Enoch endangers their entire colony, Neron and his friends find an old abandoned starship in a cave. Soon they are hunted by the merciless soldiers of the Authority and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
A coming-of-age story about a found starship and the most unlikely crew.
When a terror attack on the desert planet Enoch endangers their entire colony, Neron and his friends find an old abandoned starship in a cave. Soon they are hunted by the merciless soldiers of the Authority and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
A coming-of-age story about a found starship and the most unlikely crew.
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221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2022
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December 30, 2022
The plot was semi-engaging - I wanted to know what would happen next, even if some of it felt a bit ordinary and cliche. The characters were semi-formed but in some ways hard to envision, hard to relate to. For example, we don't really know anyone's ages, what they look like, or even really their place in the bigger picture of the world and governance the author alludes to. The governance- the Authority and the Hegemony - seemed stereotypical bad-guy dystopia type stuff, like the Empire from Star Wars, but was also vaguely described and hinted at. The author has characters handle death quite cavalierly, even when the characters' own parents are killed, which was unsettling. The story overall really needed a good edit. There typos and grammatical errors which are a little distracting. More distracting were some odd phrases used throughout, such as saying a sound "appeared." How does a sound appear? Or saying the black market was vivid when what was actually being said was that the black market was thriving. Things like that. The book ends a bit abruptly with a semi-cliffhanger and to be expected. I confess I am partially thinking of trying to read the other in the series just to find out what happens next and to learn what the rest of the universe the author hints at is like. But let's see!
November 27, 2022
Good start
If you like pure sci-fi this one is for you, well written with lots of action from page one and it pulls you in after the first couple of chapters it becomes increasingly difficult to put down. Set on a world where the colonists struggle to make a living by mining a small group finally rebel against the autonomy by killing two of their soldiers big mistake they are coming to exact revenge and they don't care who or how many have to die. Great read highly recommended, Baz.
If you like pure sci-fi this one is for you, well written with lots of action from page one and it pulls you in after the first couple of chapters it becomes increasingly difficult to put down. Set on a world where the colonists struggle to make a living by mining a small group finally rebel against the autonomy by killing two of their soldiers big mistake they are coming to exact revenge and they don't care who or how many have to die. Great read highly recommended, Baz.
November 26, 2022
A nice book, but the ad in the middle of the book turned my rating down
November 30, 2022
This ended up being a very entertaining book. At first I thought it was a little dark and bleak for me, but once they found the ship (as in the description) things really got moving (quite literally) and I liked it enough that I'd read a second book if there was one. Likable characters who really care about each other is a big plus for me.
Big thumbs up for no swearing. There is violence and death--a little much for me, but it's part of the story and what makes the bad guys bad I suppose. Just a tad slow, or maybe just less action near the beginning, but it would be more than worth it if it was to set up a sequel. 4.5 stars.
BTW, someone gave it one star for an ad in the middle of the book. It's only one page! It did startle me, but it's no big deal.
Big thumbs up for no swearing. There is violence and death--a little much for me, but it's part of the story and what makes the bad guys bad I suppose. Just a tad slow, or maybe just less action near the beginning, but it would be more than worth it if it was to set up a sequel. 4.5 stars.
BTW, someone gave it one star for an ad in the middle of the book. It's only one page! It did startle me, but it's no big deal.
January 21, 2023
Rough, but Mostly OK
An interesting storyline, poorly constructed but with a chance to redeem itself. Character development is minimal so far, and the plot allows far too much collateral losses. This first book ends on a promise for the future.
An interesting storyline, poorly constructed but with a chance to redeem itself. Character development is minimal so far, and the plot allows far too much collateral losses. This first book ends on a promise for the future.
August 23, 2024
Disappointing
The author followed the latest money grabbing trend....ending the book right as the real story began. I found the story interesting, but not enough to buy the second book. It's really annoying when authors disrespect their readers like this.
The author followed the latest money grabbing trend....ending the book right as the real story began. I found the story interesting, but not enough to buy the second book. It's really annoying when authors disrespect their readers like this.
January 18, 2025
Good story, but…
Pretty much YA sci-fi that encourages you to suspend disbelief. The editing needs work. But It did tend to engage me enough to read the entire story. know if this is his first book, but I'd be willing to try another one just to see if the author grows as a writer.
Pretty much YA sci-fi that encourages you to suspend disbelief. The editing needs work. But It did tend to engage me enough to read the entire story. know if this is his first book, but I'd be willing to try another one just to see if the author grows as a writer.
November 25, 2022
Great!
I received this book for free, but the opinion is my own. Great YA sci-fi, fun plot, with enough action to keep me reading.
I received this book for free, but the opinion is my own. Great YA sci-fi, fun plot, with enough action to keep me reading.
January 25, 2023
A good read for the younger crowd. I sure enjoyed it.
A good book for the younger crowd. I really enjoyed it, because it rekindled a sense of adventure I haven't felt in years.
A good book for the younger crowd. I really enjoyed it, because it rekindled a sense of adventure I haven't felt in years.
January 31, 2023
Great action packed story
Great original storyline. Well developed characters. Hard to put down until I finished it. I hope there will be more books.
Great original storyline. Well developed characters. Hard to put down until I finished it. I hope there will be more books.
March 4, 2023
Great Read
I loved the buildup of the characters. The universe described has a lot of possibilities for future stories. I can hardly wait for a sequel.
I loved the buildup of the characters. The universe described has a lot of possibilities for future stories. I can hardly wait for a sequel.
November 7, 2023
good story
Another good find. Good adventure and action. Liked the science fiction aspect. Looking forward to next book in the series. Recommended.
Another good find. Good adventure and action. Liked the science fiction aspect. Looking forward to next book in the series. Recommended.
September 7, 2024
An excellent story - but probably aimed at a younger audience than me. Still enjoyable though, if a bit clichéd in parts.
Has an excellent storyline, although by the end I wanted to kill the Mayor as well!
Recommended, but probably better if you are in the 15-25 age range.
Has an excellent storyline, although by the end I wanted to kill the Mayor as well!
Recommended, but probably better if you are in the 15-25 age range.
January 12, 2024
The writing, character development, storytelling are all superbly done.
It's so well written and coherent, sometimes it feels like a retelling of historical facts rather than fiction. Totally immersive experience.
It's so well written and coherent, sometimes it feels like a retelling of historical facts rather than fiction. Totally immersive experience.
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