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The Space Legacy #1
The Spaceship in the Stone
Michael Freeman is a disabled veteran who had just been fired from his mind-numbing cubicle job, which allowed his opportunistic girlfriend to dump him. Now, he only wants to spend some time at his grandfather's mountain cabin so he can unwind, away from the drudgery of daily life and with a cold beer in his hands.
Standing in his way is an ancient spaceship with an emotional AI, nanites that have invaded his body, an international crime syndicate, a suicidal FBI agent on a vigilante mission, terrorists . . . and that's just the beginning.
What can one man do when faced with insurmountable odds? Call it quits? Or . . . call some of his old army buddies and blow those obstacles to smithereens?
Can he become more than he had ever dreamed, reaching further than any man before? Staying under the radar of the powers that be while righting a few wrongs of the modern world.
He is sure of three things: 1. He really doesn't want to follow the rules anymore . . . aside from his own; 2. Space is the ultimate frontier, and he had been given a turnkey technology to reach it—if they let him; and 3. Those that want to hurt him and the people he cares about will rue the day they were born.
Standing in his way is an ancient spaceship with an emotional AI, nanites that have invaded his body, an international crime syndicate, a suicidal FBI agent on a vigilante mission, terrorists . . . and that's just the beginning.
What can one man do when faced with insurmountable odds? Call it quits? Or . . . call some of his old army buddies and blow those obstacles to smithereens?
Can he become more than he had ever dreamed, reaching further than any man before? Staying under the radar of the powers that be while righting a few wrongs of the modern world.
He is sure of three things: 1. He really doesn't want to follow the rules anymore . . . aside from his own; 2. Space is the ultimate frontier, and he had been given a turnkey technology to reach it—if they let him; and 3. Those that want to hurt him and the people he cares about will rue the day they were born.
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First published June 30, 2021
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March 16, 2022
Not the best written book but the story line is fun. However, after the second snide homophobic remark I put it down, unfinished. I will not be reading this author again.
February 28, 2022
Even better the second time around
If I had the skill to write fiction I think this is the book I would have been more than happy to be the author of.
So many ideas made into such a cohesive and entertaing whole.
If I had the skill to write fiction I think this is the book I would have been more than happy to be the author of.
So many ideas made into such a cohesive and entertaing whole.
May 25, 2024
The Spaceship in the Stone
By Igor Nikolic
This book is interesting and a bit over the top, but I do like those kinds of books at times. Michael is the main character and finds a Space ship
He almost dies finding it. He ends up living with the help of the advanced ship's health care. He then decides to use this high tech for good and hide it from the government. The rest of the book is helping others, upgrading tech, hiding from the government, and more.
By Igor Nikolic
This book is interesting and a bit over the top, but I do like those kinds of books at times. Michael is the main character and finds a Space ship
He almost dies finding it. He ends up living with the help of the advanced ship's health care. He then decides to use this high tech for good and hide it from the government. The rest of the book is helping others, upgrading tech, hiding from the government, and more.
February 4, 2022
Excellent
Great story line with a well crafted story
Looking forward to reading more
For Sci-Fi lovers this will grab your interest
Great story line with a well crafted story
Looking forward to reading more
For Sci-Fi lovers this will grab your interest
January 25, 2022
A fun time
The book was quite enjoyable read. The main characters were a lot of fun, especially Max. The interaction between Michael and Max was a lot of fun. I liked the military ops taking down baddies. It was enjoyable those criminals taken down. The only I didn’t care was the high council part. I thought dealing with underhanded government tactics, both domestic and international was going to be hard enough for the mission. But now a secret cabal is secretly involved too. I liked where the story is progressing towards and look forward to seeing more.
The book was quite enjoyable read. The main characters were a lot of fun, especially Max. The interaction between Michael and Max was a lot of fun. I liked the military ops taking down baddies. It was enjoyable those criminals taken down. The only I didn’t care was the high council part. I thought dealing with underhanded government tactics, both domestic and international was going to be hard enough for the mission. But now a secret cabal is secretly involved too. I liked where the story is progressing towards and look forward to seeing more.
January 12, 2022
Good story
Great start to the series. Looking forward to reading the rest when they hit Amazon. I'm a sucker for contemporary military scifi.
Great start to the series. Looking forward to reading the rest when they hit Amazon. I'm a sucker for contemporary military scifi.
January 28, 2022
Good read
I have to say when I started reading this book I had no idea wouldn't be able to put it down until I finished it. Now I can't wait for the second one.
I have to say when I started reading this book I had no idea wouldn't be able to put it down until I finished it. Now I can't wait for the second one.
February 1, 2022
This was a lot of fun, nothing too serious, a bit like a super hero film.
February 2, 2022
Excellent book!
Started reading this and couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. I gave this one 5 stars of course. Don't miss this one, you won't regret it.
Started reading this and couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. I gave this one 5 stars of course. Don't miss this one, you won't regret it.
January 15, 2022
Well thought out with great attention to detail. Good protagonist. Excellent plot and subplots.
Best read by a new author(at least new to me) in the last year. Gritty and realistic within the parameters of the special circumstance.
Best read by a new author(at least new to me) in the last year. Gritty and realistic within the parameters of the special circumstance.
January 10, 2022
A great SF read!
This was one fun book to read. It kept me awake until 3 AM!
A perfect blend of action, occasional humor, and many thought-provoking SF elements. I particularly liked Max, he was a real hoot. For 350 pages long book, it seemed much shorter, which is always a good thing. A great SF read.
This was one fun book to read. It kept me awake until 3 AM!
A perfect blend of action, occasional humor, and many thought-provoking SF elements. I particularly liked Max, he was a real hoot. For 350 pages long book, it seemed much shorter, which is always a good thing. A great SF read.
January 5, 2022
A FUN PAGE TURNER
This is just the kind of escape experience so many of us look for in sci FI adventure. Fast moving. A understandable, noble plot. An heroic but humble leader refreshingly NOT burdened by crushing self doubts. Lots of action. Plenty of heroes and dead bad guys. Just enough romance without getting in the way of a good story. Interesting fanciful new technology ideas. Just about everything a book needs.
This is just the kind of escape experience so many of us look for in sci FI adventure. Fast moving. A understandable, noble plot. An heroic but humble leader refreshingly NOT burdened by crushing self doubts. Lots of action. Plenty of heroes and dead bad guys. Just enough romance without getting in the way of a good story. Interesting fanciful new technology ideas. Just about everything a book needs.
November 2, 2023
“The Spaceship in the Stone” is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that follows Michael Freeman, a disabled veteran who stumbles upon an ancient spaceship hidden in his grandfather's mountain cabin. The spaceship contains an AI named Max, who bonds with Michael and grants him nanites that heal his body and enhance his abilities. Together, they face various enemies and challenges, such as a crime syndicate, a rogue FBI agent, terrorists, and the secrets of the alien civilization that created the spaceship.
The audiobook is narrated by James Patrick Cronin, who does an excellent job of bringing the characters and the story to life. He uses different voices and accents for each character, making them distinct and memorable. He also conveys the emotions and the humor of the story with his expressive tone and delivery. He makes the listener feel immersed in the action-packed scenes and the witty dialogues.
The story is fast-paced and engaging, with twists and turns that keep the listener hooked. The author, Igor Nikolic, creates a fascinating world where ancient alien technology clashes with modern human society. He explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, freedom, justice, and destiny. He also injects humor and sarcasm into the story, making it fun and entertaining.
The characters are well-developed and likable, especially Michael and Max. Michael is a relatable protagonist who struggles with his past and his present, but finds a new purpose and a new family with Max and his old army buddies. Max is a charming AI who has a personality of his own, and who grows and learns from Michael and his friends.
“The Spaceship in the Stone” is a captivating sci-fi adventure that will appeal to fans of action, humor, and mystery. It is the first book in The Space Legacy series, which promises to be an epic saga of space exploration and discovery. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good sci-fi story with memorable characters and a witty AI.
The audiobook is narrated by James Patrick Cronin, who does an excellent job of bringing the characters and the story to life. He uses different voices and accents for each character, making them distinct and memorable. He also conveys the emotions and the humor of the story with his expressive tone and delivery. He makes the listener feel immersed in the action-packed scenes and the witty dialogues.
The story is fast-paced and engaging, with twists and turns that keep the listener hooked. The author, Igor Nikolic, creates a fascinating world where ancient alien technology clashes with modern human society. He explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, freedom, justice, and destiny. He also injects humor and sarcasm into the story, making it fun and entertaining.
The characters are well-developed and likable, especially Michael and Max. Michael is a relatable protagonist who struggles with his past and his present, but finds a new purpose and a new family with Max and his old army buddies. Max is a charming AI who has a personality of his own, and who grows and learns from Michael and his friends.
“The Spaceship in the Stone” is a captivating sci-fi adventure that will appeal to fans of action, humor, and mystery. It is the first book in The Space Legacy series, which promises to be an epic saga of space exploration and discovery. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good sci-fi story with memorable characters and a witty AI.
February 5, 2022
Page Turner Extraordinaire
This first novel in The Space Legacy series by Igor Nikolic left this reader hastily searching for book 2, Orbital Ascension. Unfortunately, I will have to wait with the rest of you…. The main character grows throughout the novel, struggling to support the best in humanity while being hunted by the worst. Warning: it ends with a cliff-hanger!
This first novel in The Space Legacy series by Igor Nikolic left this reader hastily searching for book 2, Orbital Ascension. Unfortunately, I will have to wait with the rest of you…. The main character grows throughout the novel, struggling to support the best in humanity while being hunted by the worst. Warning: it ends with a cliff-hanger!
February 6, 2022
great book, got me hooked
I love this book
I can’t wait to read the next one
So I will wait for it in March
Thank you
Mr Igor Nikolic
I love this book
I can’t wait to read the next one
So I will wait for it in March
Thank you
Mr Igor Nikolic
February 7, 2022
Fun read
Fast paced and does not get bogged down with to much descriptive boring unrelated to the story stuff. Waiting on the next book.
Fast paced and does not get bogged down with to much descriptive boring unrelated to the story stuff. Waiting on the next book.
February 5, 2022
Good story telling. When I first started reading I thought it was going to follow a similar storyline that I read in another series but it did not no (which was good). The story is fast paced with lots of action as the key characters get into battles early on with several very bad people. The main character and is AI assemble a team of good people with a goal of creating a new life beyond the current world of crooked politicians, greed and murder. I finished the book wanting more so I will get the next in the series :-)
February 7, 2022
New to me author
I'm really looking forward to seeing how this series evolves.
Looking forward to reading more from this author also. Check it out
I'm really looking forward to seeing how this series evolves.
Looking forward to reading more from this author also. Check it out
February 6, 2022
Good story
I think this the start of very enjoyable series. Now the second book is hopefully in the works so the story can continue.
I think this the start of very enjoyable series. Now the second book is hopefully in the works so the story can continue.
February 6, 2022
A great surprise
You have a great story started. Please keep it up . I cannot wait for the next book. You show great promise.
You have a great story started. Please keep it up . I cannot wait for the next book. You show great promise.
February 1, 2022
Absolutely Great Read, However
I loved the book. Really. Initially I posted 5 stars. Changed after failing to locate the sequel in the Kindle store and concluding that a sequel has been published not through Amazon Kindle but only through a site (Patreon) that requires a monthly subscription. No objections whatsoever to the great work of Patreon. It is however totally unacceptable to lure customers/readers into such a sham and quite unbelievable that Amazon does not restrict such tricks.
I loved the book. Really. Initially I posted 5 stars. Changed after failing to locate the sequel in the Kindle store and concluding that a sequel has been published not through Amazon Kindle but only through a site (Patreon) that requires a monthly subscription. No objections whatsoever to the great work of Patreon. It is however totally unacceptable to lure customers/readers into such a sham and quite unbelievable that Amazon does not restrict such tricks.
February 27, 2022
An enjoyable romp of an adventure story with likeable main characters. From the science fiction aspect, it does not add anything I'd hadn't come across before. Our hero discovers advanced alien technology and decides to take advantage of it to save mankind from corrupt modern society. Once again our hero is the disillusioned ex-special forces soldier who gave all and then was let down by his country's government. It is therefore another example of the politically libertarian sci-fi I'm finding from US authors more and more often.
This time we do have a twist on the usual corrupt politicians and governments, in that we have a global criminal grouping who have secretly run the world from behind the scenes for hundreds of years. With what looks like aspects of ancient aliens on the horizon. This book could be seen as a mishmash of modern-day myths and conspiracy theories.
The thing it's done well. It is an entertaining story, that left me wanting to see what comes next and that's what I'm looking for with a lot of my reading, fun, escapism. and enjoyment.
This time we do have a twist on the usual corrupt politicians and governments, in that we have a global criminal grouping who have secretly run the world from behind the scenes for hundreds of years. With what looks like aspects of ancient aliens on the horizon. This book could be seen as a mishmash of modern-day myths and conspiracy theories.
The thing it's done well. It is an entertaining story, that left me wanting to see what comes next and that's what I'm looking for with a lot of my reading, fun, escapism. and enjoyment.
May 4, 2022
Cheesy
Nothing original. Sometimes certain “books” show the dangers of self publishing, this is one such example.
Trite, simplistic narrative of action and adventure following a standard formula without any attempt at plausibility or even reader involvement with the characters.
Nothing original. Sometimes certain “books” show the dangers of self publishing, this is one such example.
Trite, simplistic narrative of action and adventure following a standard formula without any attempt at plausibility or even reader involvement with the characters.
June 12, 2022
Really good!
February 15, 2022
Excellent original so science fiction novel.
The Spaceship in The Stone is one of the best new original novels I have ever read. I can't wait for the next chapter in this saga.
The Spaceship in The Stone is one of the best new original novels I have ever read. I can't wait for the next chapter in this saga.
February 2, 2022
Great book and fun adventure read.
January 28, 2022
Fun Read
A fun read! The story line is similar to many other books, and it has the same theme as these books in warning against trusting the government with advanced technology. Interestingly,the book does develop an additional antagonist foe - organized crime. The main character is well developed. I look forward to further boos from this author.
A fun read! The story line is similar to many other books, and it has the same theme as these books in warning against trusting the government with advanced technology. Interestingly,the book does develop an additional antagonist foe - organized crime. The main character is well developed. I look forward to further boos from this author.
February 25, 2022
Fun Story
I gave it five stars, even though I have a few dislikes, because it is basically a fun story. The main dislike is that everything seems to happen too fast. Second, I expected science fiction but got Superman fights the cartels. That's not really bad, thus the five stars. It is an excellent foundation for a sequel.
I gave it five stars, even though I have a few dislikes, because it is basically a fun story. The main dislike is that everything seems to happen too fast. Second, I expected science fiction but got Superman fights the cartels. That's not really bad, thus the five stars. It is an excellent foundation for a sequel.
January 14, 2022
Fast-paced and action-packed Sci-Fi! Amazing Story!
May 19, 2025
Nikolic, Igor. The Spaceship in the Stone. Spaces Legacy No. 1. Kindle, 2021.
Igor Nikolic is an independent writer of science fiction and urban fantasy. The Spaceship in the Stone is science fantasy. An ancient spacecraft and some shake-your-head nanotechnology operate at the level of magic. Yes, Nikolic does cite Arthur C. Clarke’s observation that sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. A wounded veteran falls in a hole in the Ozarks and wakes up in a buried spaceship’s autodoc with all his wounds healed and his brain scanned and used as a template for the ship’s damaged AI. The AI tells him he now owns the spaceship. He uses his new technological advantage to rescue some maidens in distress and recruits some Army buddies to help him fight terrorists and figure out what to do with the tech he thinks too dangerous to make public. Think Rambo with body armor and a flying saucer. The dialogue is a little better than average. 3.5 stars.
Igor Nikolic is an independent writer of science fiction and urban fantasy. The Spaceship in the Stone is science fantasy. An ancient spacecraft and some shake-your-head nanotechnology operate at the level of magic. Yes, Nikolic does cite Arthur C. Clarke’s observation that sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. A wounded veteran falls in a hole in the Ozarks and wakes up in a buried spaceship’s autodoc with all his wounds healed and his brain scanned and used as a template for the ship’s damaged AI. The AI tells him he now owns the spaceship. He uses his new technological advantage to rescue some maidens in distress and recruits some Army buddies to help him fight terrorists and figure out what to do with the tech he thinks too dangerous to make public. Think Rambo with body armor and a flying saucer. The dialogue is a little better than average. 3.5 stars.
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