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Legacy of Pandora: Shan Takhu Legacy: Book One Kindle Edition

by Eric Michael Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 295 ratings
Alone, beyond the edge of Civilization.

A routine exploration mission explodes into chaos and throws Commander Jephora Cochrane and the crew of the prospector ship Jakob Waltz into a crisis that tests his experience to the limit.

After a puzzling message from FleetCom warns him of an impending interplanetary war, Cochrane isn’t sure who he can trust. Yet somehow, regardless of their hidden agendas, he must push his crew to new levels to save their ship.

Together, they discover - something, buried at the edge of the solar system, that will alter the course of history. A secret, that changes everything.

But only if he can keep them alive until the truth gets out.

If you liked The Expanse or The Arrival, you should grab Legacy of Pandora now and unlock a half billion-year-old mystery that will shape the future of civilization.
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    Shan Takhu Legacy
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KV6SXCC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rivenstone Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 398 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Shan Takhu Legacy
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Eric Michael Craig is a Science Fiction author living in the Manzano Mountains of New Mexico. It has been said that Eric writes "intelligent science fiction" where the characters and story come first, and a believable science foundation provides the backdrop to the action. Before he retired from the corporate world, Eric was the Director of Research for a private consulting laboratory where he learned how to explain science in ways that could be understood even by those who weren't technically oriented.

When not writing, Eric plays guitar and bass and occasionally dabbles in art of various forms.

He also owns way too many dogs, and as a result, is often involved in heroic battles with mountains of dog hair.

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Customers praise the book's writing style, with one noting how the prose flows like a river near a waterfall. Moreover, the story features two narratives happening simultaneously, and customers appreciate the multiple fully-realized characters and political intrigue. Additionally, they enjoy the adventure elements, with one customer describing it as a thrilling scientific discovery, while another highlights the credible hardware/mechanics.

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13 customers mention "Writing quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how the prose flows like a river near a waterfall, while another appreciates the rich descriptions of sights.

"...There was one exceptional aspect of the writer’s craft that I especially appreciated as I read Legacy of Pandora...." Read more

"...The prose flows like a river near a waterfall, even though it’s hard sci-fi and there’s a great deal of technobabble...." Read more

"...in space, and an unraveling of surprising scope that features research into quantum mechanics, micro singularities, Einstein Rosen Bridge theories,..." Read more

"Very well written, great pace, and interesting story. Held me fixed to my Kindle. Cant wait to start Book 2!" Read more

12 customers mention "Adventure"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure in the book, praising its substance and intrigue, with one customer describing it as a thrilling scientific discovery.

"...A great story beautifully written which makes for an easy and rewarding read." Read more

"...one of the Shan Thaku Legacy by Eric Michael Craig is a thrilling story of space exploration and political intrigue...." Read more

"...With no wasted exposition, this is a fast-paced adventure that would lend itself very well to be adapted into a long-running television drama -..." Read more

"...mystery and deep-space horror, dark political intrigue and thrilling scientific discovery...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, appreciating its good science fiction elements and the two simultaneous narratives. One customer describes it as a gripping blend of mystery, while another notes its complex plots.

"...Each chapter is a slice in time. Within each chapter are scenes, each of which is limited to a small number of characters and events such that I..." Read more

"...What I really love, and what lends such authenticity to the story, is watching how the characters adapt their operational paradigms and standards in..." Read more

"Very well written, great pace, and interesting story. Held me fixed to my Kindle. Cant wait to start Book 2!" Read more

"...These storylines combine to produce a gripping blend of mystery and deep-space horror, dark political intrigue and thrilling scientific discovery...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with multiple fully-realized characters, and one customer notes that humans are portrayed as heroic.

"...Craig has multiple strengths as a writer. His characters are fully three-dimensional and intriguing...." Read more

"...The characters are consistent and thoroughly described...." Read more

"...would be for Dorothy Dunnett - heavy duty research, multiple fully-realized characters, and enough story lines to entangle a very large spider." Read more

"No easily predictable plot twists. Humans acting every bit as heroic and self serving as we always do in real life...." Read more

4 customers mention "Political intrigue"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the political intrigue in the book, with one review specifically mentioning the manipulation of ruling councils.

"...Eric Michael Craig is a thrilling story of space exploration and political intrigue...." Read more

"...to produce a gripping blend of mystery and deep-space horror, dark political intrigue and thrilling scientific discovery...." Read more

"Wow. This one is hard to put down—quantum sinks, sleazy politics, and ow it All Began (sort of) mix in this totally exciting, riveting novel...." Read more

"...astute presentation depicting first contact fear, xenophobia, political intrigue and manipulation of ruling councils. Read it and see. Wow!" Read more

3 customers mention "Hardware quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the hardware and mechanics in the book.

"...His plots are complex and credible, and he presents them in such a way that you can quickly grasp their substance but haven’t a clue about their..." Read more

"...Apocalypse? Now on to the next installment. Loved the hardware/mechanics (and I am usually more interested in “fuzzy” stuff)." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great Story Beautifully Written
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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    Legacy of Pandora is the first book in Eric Michael Craig’s “Shan Takhu Legacy’ series. I had read one book of his previously and had another in the queue because the first was quite good. When my attention was called to this one, I downloaded it to my Kindle without a second thought and began browsing the opening pages. The one in the queue had to wait, because I couldn’t put this one down.
    Craig has multiple strengths as a writer. His characters are fully three-dimensional and intriguing. His plots are complex and credible, and he presents them in such a way that you can quickly grasp their substance but haven’t a clue about their outcome. I admire his ability to paint a scene with rich descriptions of sights, sounds, smells and actions.
    There was one exceptional aspect of the writer’s craft that I especially appreciated as I read Legacy of Pandora. I have always found it difficult to remember and keep track of characters and events in novels with complex casts and plots, and this one is definitely loaded in both categories. He solved my problem through the novel’s structure. Each chapter is a slice in time. Within each chapter are scenes, each of which is limited to a small number of characters and events such that I could easily follow who was doing what to whom, when, and usually why. When the scene changes, the new characters and events don’t require me to keep track of the details of the previous scene – just the connections in the overall plot line or lines related to that scene. Near the end, he pulls all the pieces together and simplifies them in a way that even I could follow by the time I got there. Thank you, Eric!
    A great story beautifully written which makes for an easy and rewarding read.
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  • Keyla D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars An adventure that will drag you in from the start.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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    Legacy of Pandora book one of the Shan Thaku Legacy by Eric Michael Craig is a thrilling story of space exploration and political intrigue. On one side there is the Jakob Walts, an ice harvester stuck in the Neptune L4 Lagrangian point with a numerous crew and Dutch the useful, when operational, AI. On the other side there is Chancellor Katrina Roja, a prominent political figure, who discovers a secret and, in spite of herself, is involved in an unprecedented galactic intrigue. Irony, battles, murder, and deceit are the spicy elements to unite them all.

    This is the first story I read by this indie author, but I’m looking forward to reading more. The characters are consistent and thoroughly described. The prose flows like a river near a waterfall, even though it’s hard sci-fi and there’s a great deal of technobabble. Still, I found myself turning on the pages following the events of the crew and the risks it encounters without being disappointed. The final revelation left me on the edge, as many questions remain without answers. I can’t wait to read the sequel.
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  • J. Burke
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you like a healthy dose of science in your science fiction this book is for you!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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    Note: I received a free copy of this book but will happily pay for the next one!

    A mysterious anomaly holds the prospector ship (the Jakob Waltz) in an unintended Lagrange point orbit. This is an astoundingly crafted tale of espionage, a murder mystery in space, and an unraveling of surprising scope that features research into quantum mechanics, micro singularities, Einstein Rosen Bridge theories, and high level investigative skills. I found my own jaw clenching and teeth grinding as I recognized the effects that occur when Political Machinations usurp the Rule of Law. It is SO refreshing to become immersed in a story that refuses to talk down to the reader. Even though a lot of us aren't astrophysics geniuses the characters provide a way in to the more technical jargon and concepts with their questions posed to the story's scientific staff. What I really love, and what lends such authenticity to the story, is watching how the characters adapt their operational paradigms and standards in order to deal with each crisis and each additional piece of information as it becomes available. This "thinking on one's feet" both as individuals AND as a team is what gives the solving of the mystery a wonderfully satisfying depth. With no wasted exposition, this is a fast-paced adventure that would lend itself very well to be adapted into a long-running television drama - especially if the whole series is utilized!
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  • craigr1971
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Work!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
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    Very well written, great pace, and interesting story. Held me fixed to my Kindle. Cant wait to start Book 2!
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  • Leland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Political Intrigue, Horror & Discovery: Legacy of Pandora is a Gripping Hard SciFi Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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    Set in a future where Earth has become all but uninhabitable and human colonization has extended throughout the inner Solar System, Legacy of Pandora follows two separate storylines. Out in the cold dark of the Neptune L-4 Trojan Cluster, the ice harvesting research vessel Jakob Waltz is about to run into serious trouble. Back home in the governing Council of the Human Union, FleetCartel Chancellor Katryna Roja is just beginning to uncover a twisted web of corruption, resource theft, and murder.

    These storylines combine to produce a gripping blend of mystery and deep-space horror, dark political intrigue and thrilling scientific discovery. Both narratives move along at a blistering pace as the peril facing Chancellor Roja and the intrepid crew of the Jakob Waltz ratchets upward. The tension rises further as it becomes apparent that the research vessel may have been deliberately sent to its doom and the fate of the Human Union itself hangs in the balance.

    The author has created a realistic projection of extra-Earth colonization and a fairly plausible (and plausibly flawed) system of governance. If humanity ever manages to cooperate our way into space, this is quite likely how it’ll happen. And even if we make it to the stars, chances are our own self-destructive tendencies will follow us there. Which poses the question: even if we survive poisoning our home, will we be able to survive transitioning into a space-faring species?

    And will we survive what we may find out there?

    Legacy of Pandora is an ambitious tale and the start of what is sure to be a fascinating trilogy. I highly recommend giving it a read!
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  • klphoto
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most interesting sci-fi books I've read in a while
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2020
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    Legacy of Pandora starts off slowly but builds in excitement and suspense. It combines space exploration with a nice dose of science, political intrigue and military strategy. The multiple main characters have different backgrounds and are woven into the story nicely. By the end of the book, I'm fully invested in the story and more than ready for book 2.
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  • Elara
    5.0 out of 5 stars A stonking, action-packed, hard sci-fi, adventure and political thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2019
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    The crew of the Jakob Waltz find themselves facing a sudden existential crisis in the middle of what should have been a leisurely and routine ice collecting mission. Their ship is nearly pulled apart, trapped in a gravity field unable to escape. The commander, Jephora Cochrane, faces some impossible decisions and makes an impossible discovery.
    Meanwhile, back ‘home’ things are not any less tense. Katryna Roja is facing a political fight over nothing less than the future direction of humanity. Intrigue, infighting, cover-ups and betrayals litter the pages as much as techno-concepts and incredibly believable hard sci-fi developments.

    What I liked:
    The idea of an all-action hard sci-fi is not a familiar one, but this book pulls that off incredibly well. There are both elements in spades!
    The technical detail is amazing, everything from the impact of living on planets with differing gravities to how life on board a spaceship might actually be. It is researched to a T and all completely believable.
    The storyline. I could rave on about this for paragraphs of spoilers, so I won’t and I’ll just say that it is genuinely page turning.

    What I struggled with:
    I am not a regular fan of hard sci-fi so I did just occasionally get that ‘woosh!’ sensation as the techno-babble or descriptions of technology, especially of the crew of the Jakob Waltz (which was probably all good physics and not ‘babble’ at all), parted my hair on the way over. Hard sci-fi fans will adore it, though.
    The repeated occurrence of incredibly short chapters finishing on a cliffhanger. I found it very difficult to keep in the flow of the story at times because of this. I even flipped forwards on occasion to keep with the storyline I had been following and then went back to read the other bit afterwards. That said, I’m sure many readers will enjoy this and find the staccato style a huge plus.

    This is that rare beast - a genuinely good read. It will appeal to people who read a broad spectrum of genres from hard sci-fi purists, through action-adventure book lovers, to those who like a damned good mystery, and those who enjoy nail-biting political thrillers. It’s all there in one volume - and with two more to follow up with right away, what’s not to love?.
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  • Kindle Customer Baz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hard sci fi and political intrigue, who knew.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2020
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    An amazing blend of nonstop action-packed sci-fi filled with incredible characters, new worlds to explore and what it's really like living and working in space and there's believable tech, no ray guns here. Add to all that the devious shenanigans of the politicians and you get an extremely well written and researched blockbuster of a book. Totally immersive reading that hooks you from the first page, highly recommend Baz.
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  • Wayne Woodman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Medium
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2019
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    Well written but a little simplistic in language even though it is a good concept well worth exploring. Worth the read
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2022
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    Mr Craig has created an incredible story line with believable characters that sweeps you away in it's scope and detail
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