This was a great follow up to Earth Alone, which I really enjoyed. At the onset of the book it seems that the story will follow the typical formula of the second book in a series: recreate the first book by putting the main characters into the same plot elements, but in a different/larger setting. In this case Marco and his companions find themselves the being the little fish trying to prove themselves in a big(ger) pond again...the pond this time being the ranks of the Space Territorial Command. But the plot takes a detour, figuratively and literally, that thrusts Marco and his crew into a rather dire situation that deepens the development of the characters as hardened war veterans and gives us a more intimate look at the scum. The story is rather dark and at times disturbing...much more so than the first book, and this really helps elevate the sense of threat found in the scum as the primary antagonists of the series. There are also allusions to other potential antagonists and conspiracies that I look forward to seeing more of in the third installment.
My only beef with the book is that the author goes overboard with exploiting the eccentric personality traits of the supporting characters. These eccentricities, such as Beast's constant boasting of Russia, were endearing in the first book, but are overdone and start to get annoying in the second book. The author sort of makes up for this by throwing us explanations of how and why these characters adopted these eccentricities (including a rather big shocker towards the end of the book) as the characters are further developed throughout the book, but they still could have been toned down quite a bit. This, however, is a very minor annoyance that doesn't necessarily take anything away from the main plot, which is overall a very good read. I'm looking forward to the third installment!
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THE SPACE OPERA / MILITARY SCI-FI BESTSELLER. 600,000+ SOLD.
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"The most exciting and sophisticated space opera I've read since The Forever War! The Earthrise series is shaping up to be a classic readers will remember for years." -- Nicholas Smith, bestselling author of Hell Divers
From a USA Today bestselling author comes Earthrise, a science fiction saga spanning multiple series + dozens of novels. Earthrise is a story of alien invasions and wars between men. Of great starships clashing and humble heroes taking a stand. Of wonder and horror among the stars. In the darkness of space, Earth will rise.
The Earthrise universe is explored in four series:
- Earthrise: The Original Series
- A Prayer for Earthrise
- Soldiers of Earthrise
- Children of Earthrise
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
Marcus and his Unit head to space for the first time in a story that is intense, brutal and amazing!
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Top reviews from other countries
Mary
Terrifying journey through a dark and dangerous labyrinth.
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2017
Laters
If you liked the first book Earthrise you will love this book. If you havent read Earthrise I suggest you read it as its superb.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2016
