Science Fiction Book Reviews

Review: The Savior: Sienna by Michael Mussachia

The Savior: Sienna by Michael Mussachia

Michael Mussachia adds another layer to his complex Savior universe with his sixth book, Sienna, a deep and extensive character study of a second mutant child born in the near-future, and potentially the perfect partner for the planet’s savior.

This well-penned novel traces the origins, development and adventures of a young mutant girl, Sienna, who is growing up in tandem with this series’ legendary Russian mutant boy, Mikhail Ivanov. Between her premature birth, unnaturally rapid growth, and extreme intelligence, it is clear from the start that this beautiful child with the golden glowing eyes is going to be something special […]

2020-12-15T10:42:26+02:00November 12th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Callisto 2.0 by Susan English

Callisto 2.0 by Susan English

A gifted young researcher finds her life rocketing in a new direction – to the stars – in Callisto 2.0 by Susan English, a creative, time-warping thrill.

This foundation-building novel is a strong start for a new feministic science fiction series, landing as both timely and relatable. After an astonishing sequence of unlikely events, Callisto finds herself orbiting the moon, in awe of her out-of-this-world boss, and working on the greatest unsolved problems of human space travel. However, despite being surrounded by an entire space station of brilliant and unique women from across the globe, there are dangerous secrets lurking […]

2020-12-08T08:26:36+02:00November 6th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: K3+ by Erasmo Acosta with Gala Stevenson

K3+ by Erasmo Acosta

K3+ by Erasmo Acosta with Gala Stevenson is a stunning piece of futurist sci-fi – a visionary story that proposes the shape of mankind’s destiny in the universe.

A wildly creative futuristic vision, this novel tracks the origins of the fictional Space Initiative and its first nascent steps among the stars, led by its unlikely and uncompromising leader, Federico. As an added twist, readers are also given a glimpse far into the future – a billion years – to the intergalactic evolution of the human race, with its population in the nonillions and energy-capturing megastructures placed around billions of stars.[…]

2020-12-01T07:30:33+02:00October 24th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Humans, Gods, and Hybrids by Mark L. Marinaccio

Humans, Gods and Hybrids by Mark MarinaccioMark L. Marinaccio launches a powerful new science fiction saga with Humans, Gods, and Hybrids: Child 19, an unpredictable thriller based in a not-so-distant future.

After two decades journeying through the stars, the Travelers have arrived on Earth’s doorstep to mixed emotions – humanity’s fear of invading conquerors, suspicion of the aliens’ motives, and eagerness to take advantage of their futuristic technology. Having no memory of life before their travels began, Kellan and Tendra are excited to experience the new planet – from the lights of Broadway to the wilds of Alaska – but they must also deal with prejudice […]

2020-10-22T06:02:56+02:00October 21st, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: In the Orbit of Sirens by T.A. Bruno

In the Orbit of Sirens: The Song of Kamaria by T.A. Bruno

Readers are thrown into two fascinating futures on a convergence course in author T.A. Bruno’s multifaceted new sci-fi novel, In the Orbit of Sirens (The Song of Kamaria Book 1).

Humanity’s last shreds of hope lie in interstellar lifeboats sailing towards Kamaria, a planet of endless possibility and mystery. Advanced alien races and desperate humans inevitable clash, but must ultimately compromise, if peace can ever be maintained. Denton Castus, a rugged everyman who rises to extraordinary challenges, and Eliana Veston, a proud and brilliant researcher, are forced into the middle of life-or-death negotiations, and a violent crossroads for the […]

2020-11-18T04:57:14+02:00October 10th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Wardens by Jonathan Staten

Wardens by Jonathan Staten Fast-forward to the war-torn future of the solar system in Wardens by author Jonathan Staten. An unlikely hero is forced into the heart of a shadowy, interplanetary war, but also into the middle of his own mysterious family secrets. As he learns more about the Wardens – essentially sci-fi super-soldiers of the future – he becomes embroiled in the deadly deceptions and the savage conflicts that may have taken his father’s life.

This is a classic adventure Bildungsroman of training, failure, revelation, and meaningful battles against increasingly impossible odds, but there are also splashes of humor and connection, a strong […]

Umlac’s Legacy (Entangled Galaxy Book 2) by Jim Meeks-Johnson

Umlac's Legacy (Entangled Galaxy Book 2) by Jim Meeks-Johnson Author Jim Meeks-Johnson serves up a weird and wonderful space romp with his second book of the Entangled Galaxy series, Umlac’s Legacy: Rogues and Misfits.

After defeating Umlac, a ruler of the Immortal Ascendency, the Earthling heroine at the center of this series must deal with the deadly halls of cosmic power and the backstabbing blobs she now rules. The problem with loyalties divided across the galaxy is that conflict is inevitable, and these universally significant stakes make for epic storytelling. The author’s unique universe expands even further in this installment, yet the minute details of alien tech and […]

Review: Seraph (Voidstalker Book 3) by John Graham

Seraph (Voidstalker Book 3) by John Graham

Gabriel Thorn continues to thrill and challenge every stale paradigm of a sci-fi hero in Seraph, Book 3 of the Voidstalker series by John Graham.

Following the first two breathless installments of this series, readers have grown accustomed to the boundaries of this future world, allowing the author to dig deeper into the intensity of his characters and the increasing cosmic stakes. Blending philosophical elements of “Star Trek,” tangled familial knots of “Star Wars,” and a twisted plot that would make George R.R. Martin take note, Seraph is a gutting exploration of legacy and power – a surprising story […]

2020-09-23T04:34:00+02:00August 26th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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