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Escort Class Starship #3
Terran Unification
Cassiopeia was an Escort Class Starship in the Benzae Union.
She’s been free for a decade, and she still has a lot she wants to accomplish. The problem is the Terran Empire has an offer for the Earth, and they won’t take no for an answer…
Note: This Space Opera is told from the third person limited, in multiple points of view, but Cassie is still the main protagonist.
She’s been free for a decade, and she still has a lot she wants to accomplish. The problem is the Terran Empire has an offer for the Earth, and they won’t take no for an answer…
Note: This Space Opera is told from the third person limited, in multiple points of view, but Cassie is still the main protagonist.
- GenresScience Fiction
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2023
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About the author
D.L. Harrison
105 books199 followersI've been an avid book reader since I was a teenager in the 1980's. My preferred genre's are science fiction and fantasy.
I wrote some short stories and was encouraged to try writing and self publishing by some friends. I work in computers and writing is an obsessive hobby I have been trying to hone for a couple of years now. I'll let you judge if I have succeeded or not.
I wrote some short stories and was encouraged to try writing and self publishing by some friends. I work in computers and writing is an obsessive hobby I have been trying to hone for a couple of years now. I'll let you judge if I have succeeded or not.
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May 3, 2023
Cod science and bad grammar
I gave up on this book. Mr Harrison is badly in need of an editor who has a basic command of grammatical English. I’m sure that in life Mr Harrison wouldn’t say “Me want to go to town” - however he thinks nothing of writing sentences like “Her and Anton went to …”. The subject of a sentence is “she” not “her”. Such solecisms apart, this book has a superficial veneer of ‘hard science’ SF that I found to be no more than boring mumbo-jumbo. Readers will not be surprised to find that the word ‘quantum’ is used profusely as though this provided a scientific grounding for needless details of the proposed mechanics of interstellar propulsion. YMMV but I was not convinced.
I gave up on this book. Mr Harrison is badly in need of an editor who has a basic command of grammatical English. I’m sure that in life Mr Harrison wouldn’t say “Me want to go to town” - however he thinks nothing of writing sentences like “Her and Anton went to …”. The subject of a sentence is “she” not “her”. Such solecisms apart, this book has a superficial veneer of ‘hard science’ SF that I found to be no more than boring mumbo-jumbo. Readers will not be surprised to find that the word ‘quantum’ is used profusely as though this provided a scientific grounding for needless details of the proposed mechanics of interstellar propulsion. YMMV but I was not convinced.
August 29, 2023
well, that’s it folks!
Our famous, sweet sentinel AI has helped to win the day. None of the normal crew are there but some of their children are involved. Editing this time around was soooooo much better. Misspelled words were much less than in the other two. There were still incidents of things like: their in place of they’re. I still feel like scenes could be expanded on and characters given more active movements on a continuous basis and I’d love to see more humor, banter between characters. Marines finally make a debut in this book. It’s hard to believe a spacefaring ship would travel to the unknown or go into a military engagement without marines for ship boarding or planet mobilization but that’s what happened before. Of course, we had AI’s but it was AI’s helping the humans to do their jobs. It is known by all, I’d be willing to bet, that anytime there are marines (or military people involved) there’s some form of humor, sarcasm, etc., banter between the individuals,and even those they interact with outside of their division. It’s how they cope with the extreme conditions, the danger, the death, the aftermath of horrors, etc. And why not upgrades in protection for the marines? If you can figure out quantum energy then surely one could build or help Carl to invent personal shields for human soldiers, plus maybe mini jump tech, and their guns should definitely be better by now!
Again, this book by far outshined the other two in editing. Yay!🤗 This reader really appreciates the effort. 👍👍 However, it still needs work in that this time around, it all felt rushed, like there was a cutoff of 300 pages set as maximum and the end needed to happen within that quantified number. (That’s simply an abstract number.) There are things that bug me, ie, why wouldn’t Cassiopeia (as well as her sisters and the military, by now) have stealth figured out? Why wouldn’t a being that is so pure of heart have other things on her brain to do, other than the toys of making war, such as: environmental improvements, med pods or helping science toward cures in a slow yet appropriate balance forward? Why weren’t we seeing antigravity tech utilized on the world,(on Earth, not just Cassiopeia, not just the military) ie, grav sleds for transport of goods in warehouses or ambulances, etc? Why not not cars with antigravity? That’s one of the things here on earth that happened with space exploration, ie great, practically indestructible dog toys made from material utilized in space textiles. Lol. That’s a weird choice for example but true. 😂 Anyway, I really liked the series. I hope the writer will consider going back and re-working the first two books for editing and enhancement and really help this series shine. After all, the first book is super important, as it makes the impression on the reader. Perhaps ask a beta reader to do it. Shoot, the writer could simply look at the reader highlighted Notes in book one and have a head start to improving the book fairly easily. I think it would be worth it.
I shall miss Cassiopiea and the original crew. It would be so cool to live in an era like this, not the wars but the technology. I would definitely enjoy a Cassiopeia in my life!😉
I’m looking forward to the next series from this writer. 👍
Our famous, sweet sentinel AI has helped to win the day. None of the normal crew are there but some of their children are involved. Editing this time around was soooooo much better. Misspelled words were much less than in the other two. There were still incidents of things like: their in place of they’re. I still feel like scenes could be expanded on and characters given more active movements on a continuous basis and I’d love to see more humor, banter between characters. Marines finally make a debut in this book. It’s hard to believe a spacefaring ship would travel to the unknown or go into a military engagement without marines for ship boarding or planet mobilization but that’s what happened before. Of course, we had AI’s but it was AI’s helping the humans to do their jobs. It is known by all, I’d be willing to bet, that anytime there are marines (or military people involved) there’s some form of humor, sarcasm, etc., banter between the individuals,and even those they interact with outside of their division. It’s how they cope with the extreme conditions, the danger, the death, the aftermath of horrors, etc. And why not upgrades in protection for the marines? If you can figure out quantum energy then surely one could build or help Carl to invent personal shields for human soldiers, plus maybe mini jump tech, and their guns should definitely be better by now!
Again, this book by far outshined the other two in editing. Yay!🤗 This reader really appreciates the effort. 👍👍 However, it still needs work in that this time around, it all felt rushed, like there was a cutoff of 300 pages set as maximum and the end needed to happen within that quantified number. (That’s simply an abstract number.) There are things that bug me, ie, why wouldn’t Cassiopeia (as well as her sisters and the military, by now) have stealth figured out? Why wouldn’t a being that is so pure of heart have other things on her brain to do, other than the toys of making war, such as: environmental improvements, med pods or helping science toward cures in a slow yet appropriate balance forward? Why weren’t we seeing antigravity tech utilized on the world,(on Earth, not just Cassiopeia, not just the military) ie, grav sleds for transport of goods in warehouses or ambulances, etc? Why not not cars with antigravity? That’s one of the things here on earth that happened with space exploration, ie great, practically indestructible dog toys made from material utilized in space textiles. Lol. That’s a weird choice for example but true. 😂 Anyway, I really liked the series. I hope the writer will consider going back and re-working the first two books for editing and enhancement and really help this series shine. After all, the first book is super important, as it makes the impression on the reader. Perhaps ask a beta reader to do it. Shoot, the writer could simply look at the reader highlighted Notes in book one and have a head start to improving the book fairly easily. I think it would be worth it.
I shall miss Cassiopiea and the original crew. It would be so cool to live in an era like this, not the wars but the technology. I would definitely enjoy a Cassiopeia in my life!😉
I’m looking forward to the next series from this writer. 👍
September 3, 2024
Excellent series.
From evolving and sometimes revolution inspired by human intuition developments in the AI technology and great characters characters, but the final plot is superb.
I got a lot of chuckles out of the whole concept of the actions of the Terran Empire over the millenniums. Who would have thunk that, and I have read 10K books over many decades and this was well thought out. Deliberately obtuse to avoid any spoilers.
Highly recommend this series.
From evolving and sometimes revolution inspired by human intuition developments in the AI technology and great characters characters, but the final plot is superb.
I got a lot of chuckles out of the whole concept of the actions of the Terran Empire over the millenniums. Who would have thunk that, and I have read 10K books over many decades and this was well thought out. Deliberately obtuse to avoid any spoilers.
Highly recommend this series.
February 21, 2023
great end to a great series
I loved the cast throughout the journey and how they grew with their families. I also loved Cassie and input from her sister more throughout the series. I hope we get another saga in this universe because I would love to see the kids can do.
I loved the cast throughout the journey and how they grew with their families. I also loved Cassie and input from her sister more throughout the series. I hope we get another saga in this universe because I would love to see the kids can do.
February 27, 2023
A good, A- read
Good characterizations, interesting quantum science applications to computer AI,and a readable plot line. It needs some basic grammar proofreading for traditional pronoun choice and usage issues .
Good characterizations, interesting quantum science applications to computer AI,and a readable plot line. It needs some basic grammar proofreading for traditional pronoun choice and usage issues .
March 3, 2023
Excellent Series
Cassie powers through alliances, war, technological advances, diplomacy, need for companionship, and transcendent understanding. I like the action, humor, science, and intrigue. This is the last book of the series and it has been a fun time.
Cassie powers through alliances, war, technological advances, diplomacy, need for companionship, and transcendent understanding. I like the action, humor, science, and intrigue. This is the last book of the series and it has been a fun time.
June 22, 2024
It was not only a dramatic series. It was also a series that inspired contemplation. Even though it is a Sci-Fi tale the writer touched on topics and issues that are been addressed and dealt with these very days.
So from my review I say KUDOS DL❗💥
So from my review I say KUDOS DL❗💥
May 11, 2023
Naive
So naive. How great is the USA and the Brits drink tea. This author needs to grow up and gain a real world perspective. Poor storyline and poor writing.
So naive. How great is the USA and the Brits drink tea. This author needs to grow up and gain a real world perspective. Poor storyline and poor writing.
August 18, 2023
Excellent
Brilliant story telling and plot twists and character building. Worthy of the greats of sci-fi genre. A Truly enjoyable experience!
Brilliant story telling and plot twists and character building. Worthy of the greats of sci-fi genre. A Truly enjoyable experience!
July 6, 2024
Quite the twist
Fun read that kept me guessing. Interesting take on what it means to be human. The flaws and chaos that also lead to human uniqueness and brilliance.
Fun read that kept me guessing. Interesting take on what it means to be human. The flaws and chaos that also lead to human uniqueness and brilliance.
July 14, 2024
feel good
Great feel good space opera. I could have done with a little less scientific jargon which was bs anyway. Nonetheless a satisfying quick read.
Great feel good space opera. I could have done with a little less scientific jargon which was bs anyway. Nonetheless a satisfying quick read.
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