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The Mind Field (The Science Officer) Paperback – January 27, 2015

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Book 2 of 12: The Science Officer

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The importance of tea mugs cannot be overstated. Javier didn't start a war because of one, but only just.Instead, he decides to prove his point by having a special one made, just for him.The Science Officer.Who, though still a slave to the pirates, works diligently to take them through the upcoming mine field. Will they escape with gold galore? Or will they waken one of the "ghosts"?"The Mind Field" continues the tense, fast-paced adventures of Javier Aritza, Suvi, and the crew of Storm Gauntlet through a twisted treasure hunt! Be sure to read the first in the series, "The Science Officer," as well as the novellas following this one: "The Gilded Cage", "The Pleasure Dome", and "The Doomsday Vault". Part of the Alexandria Station universe.

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January 27, 2015
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knotted Road Press (January 27, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692371397
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692371398
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.28 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,892,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9,320 in Galactic Empire Science Fiction
- #10,249 in Hard Science Fiction (Books)
- #10,358 in Exploration Science Fiction

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Blaze Ward writes science fiction in the Alexandria Station universe (Jessica Keller, The Science Officer, The Story Road, etc.) as well as several other science fiction universes, such as Star Dragon, the Dominion, and more. He occasionally writes odd bits of high fantasy with swords and orcs. In addition, he is the Editor and Publisher of Boundary Shock Quarterly Magazine. You can find out more at his website www.blazeward.com, as well as Facebook, Goodreads, and other places.

Blaze's works are available as ebooks, paper, and audio, and can be found at a variety of online vendors (Kobo, Amazon, and others). His newsletter comes out twice a month (Publishing newsletter and Anti-Stodgy/Redneck Chef newsletter), and you can also follow his blog on his website. He really enjoys interacting with fans, and looks forward to any and all questions—even ones about his books!

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Syd

3 Pirates and Phillistines Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022

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The Mind Field is the second 'book' in the Science Officer series by Blaze Ward.

So very little happened in this second book that I find myself only able to describe it in one manner: disappointing.

Yes, it was enjoyable to experience the inevitable shift between our protag and the crew of the Storm Gauntlet. Or at least the initial foray into companionable existence for this cast of characters. There was even the intrigue of finding a cryogenically frozen survivor from over 500 years ago. The only issue with that is there isn't enough depth to the explanation into the way society shifted from the rulers of her time to his. Generally speaking, I simply would have like more information. More time in this further installment.

I find annoying that the author calls four of these "books" an omnibus. When they are truly, simply, just a full book packaged together. As they should have been from the start.

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020

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What a fun ride! Again the only legitimate complaint is the short length. I understand Ward's approach and he carries it off so well that it is impossible to argue against him. It's also so good that I want more.

A good little story. The real fun here is the development of the characters we learn more about Djamila and Aritza but also several minor (and not so minor anymore) characters are filled out. At the time of this writing, I've already read through book 8. I don't think I need to say more.

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Stuna

done getting ripped off

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017

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$3 for another chapter in this so called "book" and nothing there. Sure the continuing relationship of the two main characters is interesting, but that's really all this "book" has, and it reads in maybe an hour. $1 might make this interesting reading, but really even on this one a stretch. Again, this overpriced "pay for a chapter" is looney. As a kindle Unlimited it might make sense, but here is an author throwing tidbits for some serious dime, for what is, at best, kk stuff in book two. Sorry dude, no more. I say object with your feet to this overpriced storytelling.

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Caliente Soul

SHORT stories mostly deliver.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018

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Let's be clear, these are incredibly short stories, not novels or novellas. The entire series should have been at most 3 books, or each book should have been fleshed out more. That said, the books are entertaining. The only other pick I have is that sometimes, the motivations and inner dialogue don't really match up to the action. It can be confusing as to what the character is actually feeling. The characters are interesting, but again, sometimes flip from what you would expect based on previous inner dialogue.
Overall, a fairly entertaining way to spend 2 hours. If 2.99 for a short story seems reasonable, then go for it!

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Fun, lighthearted read.

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015

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This book is the second of series but to the author's credit it
works well as a standalone. Mr.Ward has an easygoing style with graceful handling of multiple viewpoints. His quirky hero plays down his wiseass reparte in this book and the adversarial relationship between he and the big blonde Dragoon becomes less hostile and at times almost close. I imagine an episode where they are trapped somewhere together and finally rip off each other's clothes off and have plasma hot sex, destroying the cabin they're in. Along with compelling descriptions of her huge,muscular body...which body he already stares at constantly plus the intimate juxtaposition two such differing personalities it seems almost inevitable and a jolly good read, as well. I have enjoyed the series so far and recommend the books to anyone looking for fun featuring a MacGyver type hero who has been pressed into service by not very vicious pirates.

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The face

Another Enjoyable Novella in the series

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

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I have really enjoyed both stories I have read in this series. I agree that the story is short (124 pages, NOT 88 pages as stated in another review), but the writing is very good, effectively showing the interplay between the characters. About halfway through I thought this was going to be a mélange of 3 or 4 Star Trek episodes but the author went off on a different path that explored the idea of personal duty. As I've said in other reviews, I don't mind paying for good writing. I've wasted my money paying for too many longer books with good reviews that were too much fluff filler to finish. I'll keep paying for and keep reading this series.

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readsalot

Loving these books, so far. The twists and turns are worth reading alone.

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017

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Quick short stories in a good series. The author has pirates of great depth and complex character. Of course biological life support, plant and animals are the most effective way to recycle (actually complete the cycle) of life we will need at least part of our biosphere with us as we travel space, other writers, and movies have not explored this.

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Weston Lewis Cutter

Fun, good reading, excellent entertainment

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015

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In the old days we would have called it a page turner. With new twists and turns on each page. Hard to set down and calling to you all the time to read a little more. Very enjoyable to read and further understand the cast and crew with the science officer.

The bad news is now that I have finished, I have to wait for my next fix of the science officer. Hope another book comes along soon.

Where is the addiction notice that this series could become habit forming?!?

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