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The Messenger: A Mecha Scifi Epic by [J.N. Chaney, Terry Maggert]

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The Messenger: A Mecha Scifi Epic Kindle Edition

by J.N. Chaney (Author), Terry Maggert (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 15: The Messenger

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Dash never asked to be a mech pilot, but fate has other plans.

On the run and out of chances, he guides his ship and crew into the heart of a relic older than the galaxy itself—and finds himself on the edge of an eternal war he never knew existed.

The relic is a mech, lost to history and forgotten by all who remain. Built by an ancient race to be the ultimate weapon, the machine is capable of unspeakable destruction, and its discovery could unhinge the balance of power throughout known space.

Worse still, the A.I. inside the machine speaks of an ancient evil that will soon arrive--a race whose power far exceeds anything humanity has ever witnessed.

Only the Messenger can stand against them, the A.I. tells its new pilot. Only you can do what must be done.

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August 25, 2019
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Amazon Best Seller Lists:
#1 in Galactic Empire
#1 in Military Sci-Fi
#1 in Space Opera

All Hope Falls to You - The Messenger continues to captivate fans of science fiction,combining gritty military sci-fi, exploration, and expansive world-building. Check out what the critics are saying...

★★★★★ "I've been reading scifi for decades. This reads like the old classics, but with a new flare!" - Martin D., Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "Chaney writes with passion and talent. He knows exactly how to hook you and never let go." - S. M. Boyce, author of the Grimoire Saga

★★★★★ "This is a universe to get lost in." - Cristopher R, Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "J.N. Chaney writes with amazing detail." - 2 Girls and a Book Blog

★★★★★ "Mass Effect and Gundam. Give me more!" - John C, Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ "Exciting and captivating, every step of the way." - Prime Books Reviews

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J. N. Chaney can be found at jnchaney.com. You can also join the Facebook group, "JN Chaney's Renegade Readers" for the latest news and discussions.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07W6G5T5C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Variant Publications (August 25, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 573 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #35,955 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #60 in Science Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #188 in Cyberpunk Science Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #271 in Cyberpunk Science Fiction (Books)

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H. P. Holo

A Book for Anyone Who Has Ever Fantastized About Piloting a Giant Mech

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019

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Let’s be real, this book earns several of its stars simply for being a rare entry in a genre that Does Not Have Enough Books - by which I mean kick-butt giant robot space opera.

The Messenger is a book for anyone who has ever fantasized about jumping into the cockpit of a giant mech and going on space adventures. Though I often see it compared to Gundam, it’s actually closer to Voltron for its spirit of fun - Not that Gundam isn’t fun, but one of the defining elements of Gundam is its political complexity and “War is hell” philosophy, and that’s 100% absent here. If you watch Gundam for the big stompy robots, though, the comparison still fits.

The plot is rather simple - Main character finds robot which he must then use to avert an impending war with an ancient, nebulous force - but it’s carried by an interesting cast of characters who wouldn’t be out of place in the more playful corners of the Star Wars universe (or perhaps Guardians of the Galaxy).

I pondered subtracting a star because once that ensemble cast is moved to the background to make way for the giant robot, the book actually becomes a little less interesting, but I think that’s more a statement on the strength of the cast than the content of the story. It’s still an intriguing tale, and its more mysterious corners have me eager to read the sequel when it releases next week!

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LanieX

A new exciting story in the Chaneyverse!

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019

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This book went a whole new direction from the Renegade Star series and killed it. Full of new races, problems, and heroes, if you love Space Opera, you'll like this.

19 people found this helpful

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Geoffrey Morse - ex STS1(SS)

A stunning new direction - Space Opera at its very best - pure grit and guts

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019

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Another riveting journey to another time, another space - one that will have you thinking about our existence no matter what you are doing. And it’s just beginning!!

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Kindle Customer

Hey it's his book he can have a world full of good luck.

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019

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It was fun. The writer has a vivid imagination and I really am looking forward to his follow up book.

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DT in Texas

Slow to Get Into

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021

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It took.me about 30% of the way into the book before I decided it was worth ready. Slow start, wasn't sure I cared about what happened to the characters. While that's a less than stellar endorsement, here I am at 5 stars.

Try it.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022

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This was surprising awesome. In right into the next one.
The story wasn’t what I expected but it’s a good version of good versus evil. Jumping around the galaxy and there’s a mech in the story. Hope there’s more but we’ll see.

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DAVID EARL ERVIN

A Solid Science Fiction!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019

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Great story, lots of twist, holds your attention,
Great Characters!! A very good read!!
Thank you. Looking forward to reading more.!!

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scifi reader

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019

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This was a great read. It was like reading Heinlein for the first time, seeing star trek's first episode. Funny but serious enough to enjoy this sci-fi ride. Looking forward to the next chapter in Nash and his crew.

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denzar2go

Where’s the third book........

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2019

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Very entertaining, can’t wait for the 3rd book... the plot is complex enough with out being too much science, and making the story a true science fiction, after all its what I paid for..

mfrobbins

a must read book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2019

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i could not put this adventure book down and read it from start to finish in one sitting,it grips you and makes it appear as if you are part of the story plot.great read,hope the next one is as good,

GRACE

Great imagination

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2019

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Really looking forward to more adventures if they are as good as this one.

Tessa

A roller coaster ride!

Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2019

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Wow! These two guys certainly know how to write action! Here we have the first in a new series. Dash is a ne’er do well kind of guy but good at heart. He owes money everywhere but doesn’t have a cent to his name. Even worse, he doesn’t have much fuel left and faces the possibility of being stranded. Then he hears a call for help and can’t ignore it. This brings him into contact for the first time with Clan Shirna, a fanatical religious cult. He saves Leira and Victor from them and that puts him on their radar. Shortly after he tries to get some fuel and succeeds but also ends up with another passenger, Conover a teenage savant.
How he finds the mech and learns its purpose takes up most of the book and the number of times he thinks ‘this time I’m dead’ is somewhat unbelievable but it’s all good fun! I wouldn’t call this ‘military sci-fi’ although Dash could do with a bit of help from some spec ops types. The next instalment is due in October and I hope that everything will be powered up and ready to go.

Rabid Reader

Okay I suppose.

Reviewed in Australia on September 28, 2019

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I don't know what it was about this book, the premise was great, and I went into it with an open mind, but I just couldn't really get into it. The editing was first rate, as was the "overall" story line. I think the rot set in with the the characters, I just didn't care to much about any of them. Worse still, I didn't really care whether they lived or died as I didn't get invested in their welfare. Over all? I imagine that some people will really get into the book, whilst there will be others, like me, who think it at least passed a few hours of boredom.

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