Hunt for the Saiph Lib/E

Saiph #3

by P.P. Corcoran

The war is won. It has been three long years since the Commonwealth witnessed the Others’ self-immolation on Durav. Three years of clearing one sector after another of the Others with their pathological hatred for all that was not of the Creator.
Humanity and its allies rush to colonize the stars only to find that they are not the only ones with colonial ambitions. In a distant star system human colonists settle on a world they hope will become their new home. Until the arrival of the Turak, a race who claim prior rights to the planet. The colonist are forced to leave under the watching Turak who give them a stark warning to bring back to the Commonwealth. Encroach on any world under our control at your peril!
Back on Earth some question the need for the Commonwealth at all. The Earth First Movement advocate a human isolationist policy and are willing to use any means to secure power and they have powerful friends.
The sudden destruction of the Alonan colony world of Balat by unidentified warships brings the Commonwealth and the Alonan Empire to the edge of open warfare. The Empire believes it to be a Commonwealth first strike. The Commonwealth claim no knowledge of the attack. Had the Empire stumbled into Turak territory?
With war once again threatening to explode amongst the stars the true orchestrator lurks in the shadows. The Creator has returned.

Genres: Science Fiction

Audio CD

First published November 12, 2015

About the author

Paul P Corcoran is an Amazon bestselling author who writes fast-paced military SF/space opera because he gets to mix his two loves; shoot em ups and science. A native of Scotland, he now lives in Northern Ireland with his wife and dog.

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Reviews

[Mr. Bear · Rating 5 out of 5]

This will be short to avoid any spoilers.

I guess it can best be summed up by saying: I need more of this story now!

Interesting characters. Several plot lines going on and intersecting, yet the story does not get bogged down with trivial scenes. Everything that happens seems to be for a reason that is realized later on.

My only real problem stems from my own dyslexia and bad memory. With so many characters and races, I sometimes lose track of who is who. Even with that going on I still enjoyed the hell out of what I've read so far. Perhaps a cast listing might help?

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good military theme with some substance.

[Minga Dotson · Rating 4 out of 5]

More political maneuvering than space fights in this one, but still quite good.

Way too many totally corrupt humans trying to make money off of military deaths, just like in real life. Probably why I don't like it as well as the previous two stories. At least one major manipulator meets his end, however. Unfortunately, we are also introduced to a new bad guy, and possibly a new good guy, as well as an undecided group that is scary, big and powerful.

[Michael Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Third Saiph Act: Increased Action, Politics,

This series continues to improve with each scene and each volume. Corcoran skillfully twists so many plot lines that I lost count. Individuals, planets, races, and nations variously compete and cooperate as they face unknown threats.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES

[Rich Altmaier · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first two books wrapped up their stories with alliances made and battles conclusive. This 3rd book ends with alliances uncertain and battles not concluded. It is more of a half story than a standalone story. I feel that is not quite an honest way to present a book in a series.
I do like the series for its military and space opera theme. But this 3rd book is weak.

[John Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series! My only complaint is too much detail into the science and background of the technology in the series, if this was toned down a little it would make the book that much better. The storyline is fantastic, writing is solid, great dialog and action, overall very well done. It's a hard to put down series! I highly recommend checking it out!

[Mark Serbian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Space Opera at it’s Best

Nice series, well thought out, grandly executed. Clearly knows a thing or two about Naval Protocols and it’s all quite believable.

Highly Recommended!!

[Steve Defreese · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book series becomes slower with less action and battles. Also, more political maneuvering and betrayal, which is something I hate; but more books seem to have that now days.

[Dmitri Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice twists, getting tech from the same species that wants to kill you.

Hope this doesn't become a predictable story, will continue to read.is the last group of aliens jailers or escapees? Can't wait.

[Karen Parker · Rating 1 out of 5]

WTH

I don't know who edited this book but I can't read it. It switches font like every other page and when it dies it has no continuity with the page before it a total waste of none. Which is sad considering the 1st two books were actually pretty decent reads.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good installment in this series. The old enemy "seems" vanquished and a potential new enemy surfaces. Turns out the Others' story is more complicated that anyone knew. Will have to wait for book 4 to see where all of this leads.

[D.B. Crelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great! I burned right through it. Can't wait for more

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great fun, but once again probably only if you like Star Trek, Babylon 5, or other lovably cheesy Sci Fi of that ilk.

[Johan Hagström · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, can't wait for the next book. Inter species relations and political turmoil combined with fun space military action. A good read.

[Peter Cornell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

Good story but I enjoyed the first two a little bit better. A lot more politicians in this book, and less military action.