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The Frontiers Saga: Episodes 1-3

The Frontiers Saga: Episodes 1-3

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Tjoe
5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely the best! (hint, start with Episode 1 of PART 2)
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
I was bored. Looking for something better to read. I wasn't sure I would like a space saga, but I knew that I was getting frustrated with so many adventure books being about some ultra-macho-male that "was never good with the ladies" yet woos and beds any of them in sniffing distance because they can't resist him - blah blah blah. Maybe if they could find a way to make that part interesting... nah. It's just boring nonsense. And the typical protagonist that is always the most bad-ass, king of all fighters that ever existed, also bores me. I wanted intrigue and action, but something that made you try to guess who the bad guy(s) was and what was their motivation (like the Holmes, Poirot, Quatermain, etc. books).

Anyway, I decided to try this one (in 2016)- but I made a mistake; I bought the first episode of the second part of the series (it was in the suggestions list and it said episode #1, so...). After finishing this episode, I realized the mistake and continued from the first episode of the first part. Now, after having read this full collection about 8 times now (yes, it's THAT good!), I recommend to prospective readers that they, too, start with Ep1 of Part 2.

Why? Well, I think there is a good reason that the first 3 episodes of part 1 are bundled together: it isn't until the end of episode 3 that many of the main characters have really joined the story (with MANY more great characters to come in later episodes). It takes a little bit for the action to really get started in Part 1. But, in Part 2, Ep 1, the action starts off right away, and the characters are already working together with the usual closeness that comes with years of relationships. But, the way Ep 1 rolls out, you barely notice that you missed all that came before it - but make sure to read all of Part 1 after finishing Pt2 Ep1.

The way the author has put together this massive collection of characters is simply amazing. Whenever I'm waiting for the next episode, and I go off to read something else, I find myself longing for the characters of Frontiers Saga. Nothing compares to this.
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D. Smith
3.0 out of 5 starsEnjoyable sci-fi
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
I’m not super into sci-fi, and there was definitely a scene and some language I could’ve done without (probably at the upper end of the YA spectrum?). That said, the characters are really well developed, the action is engaging, the suspense tense…really good writing as far as all that goes. Seems like the sexuality and language generally toned down as the story went along, too, which I appreciated. Some really great twists in the story,too! And incredibly believable. So, on balance, I enjoyed it. Just would prefer not to have to read with my censor guard up…
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Tjoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best! (hint, start with Episode 1 of PART 2)
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
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I was bored. Looking for something better to read. I wasn't sure I would like a space saga, but I knew that I was getting frustrated with so many adventure books being about some ultra-macho-male that "was never good with the ladies" yet woos and beds any of them in sniffing distance because they can't resist him - blah blah blah. Maybe if they could find a way to make that part interesting... nah. It's just boring nonsense. And the typical protagonist that is always the most bad-ass, king of all fighters that ever existed, also bores me. I wanted intrigue and action, but something that made you try to guess who the bad guy(s) was and what was their motivation (like the Holmes, Poirot, Quatermain, etc. books).

Anyway, I decided to try this one (in 2016)- but I made a mistake; I bought the first episode of the second part of the series (it was in the suggestions list and it said episode #1, so...). After finishing this episode, I realized the mistake and continued from the first episode of the first part. Now, after having read this full collection about 8 times now (yes, it's THAT good!), I recommend to prospective readers that they, too, start with Ep1 of Part 2.

Why? Well, I think there is a good reason that the first 3 episodes of part 1 are bundled together: it isn't until the end of episode 3 that many of the main characters have really joined the story (with MANY more great characters to come in later episodes). It takes a little bit for the action to really get started in Part 1. But, in Part 2, Ep 1, the action starts off right away, and the characters are already working together with the usual closeness that comes with years of relationships. But, the way Ep 1 rolls out, you barely notice that you missed all that came before it - but make sure to read all of Part 1 after finishing Pt2 Ep1.

The way the author has put together this massive collection of characters is simply amazing. Whenever I'm waiting for the next episode, and I go off to read something else, I find myself longing for the characters of Frontiers Saga. Nothing compares to this.
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Richard Irwin
4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to an entertaining, well-written space yarn
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
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In the first episode a young ensign, Nathan, who is on his first posting, is assigned to an experimental craft the Aurora with powerful engines that can get up to speeds of about 80% the speed of light. The ship embarks some two months ahead of schedule due to political and military concerns. They only planned to take it for "a walk around the block" shakedown cruise but things got out of control real fast. The ship is attacked by the Jung and barely escapes, ending up a long way from Earth. I especially liked the competition between Nathan and Cameron as to who would be given the pilot's chair and who would be the navigator.

In the second episode the Aurora heads to the Haven system at the suggestion of Jalea, the rebel fighter who helped them against the Takaran. Haven, although not controlled by the Takaran is a dangerous place but offers a chance to gain needed supplies and perhaps repair their ship. They are over a thousand light-years from Earth and it would take many months to get home as their new FTL drive can only jump about 10 light-years at a time. Things seem to go well for a while as they hire a group of workers to harvest precious metals from the rings of the system's gas giant. Then things get dicey.

In the third episode Nathan and crew are consider their options. Tug, the rebel fighter, suggests going to the Corinair system where a rebel base had been built inside an asteroid but now lies empty. Nathan decides this is worth pursuing rather than heading home to Earth which could take many months. Nathan finds good use for its new crew members from Haven. Josh and his buddy Loki are put in charge of fixing up the shuttles and learning to pilot the Aurora using the training simulator while Tug's brilliant oldest daughter, Deliza, is helping Abby with the Jump Drive. Things go well for awhile until a Ta'Akar warship arrives and once again the Aurora must fight for its life.

The book has a reasonably good ending considering the series is far from over. I intend to keep reading this enjoyable series.
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JonathanRO
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series, Hours of Enjoyment
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2016
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I'm not a huge fan of really weighty sci-fi, big space operas and the like. I like sci-fi that's easily readable, so no convoluted politics, a relatively small number of protagonists and some good action. The Frontiers Saga has all this and more. It's not a popcorn sci-fi series, but isn't grand space opera either. This series is enthralling, enjoyable and not overly heavy. There are plenty of moments of tension which kept me reading into the wee hours, but there are just as many moments of light-hearted banter interspersing the action to make this hugely readable. The characters are interesting, believable and develop well over the course of the series. I've enjoyed every moment so far and haven't had to skip any pages yet.

I waited months before beginning this series but since starting it just over month ago I've burned through half the series. You should really be prepared to spend $57 on the entire series which currently sits at 15 books. While that may sound a lot to spend do bear in mind you might only get two or three novels from other authors for the same cost. This series is value for money, but more important it's an absolute page turner. Suitable for YA & older readers. Get it.
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D. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable sci-fi
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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I’m not super into sci-fi, and there was definitely a scene and some language I could’ve done without (probably at the upper end of the YA spectrum?). That said, the characters are really well developed, the action is engaging, the suspense tense…really good writing as far as all that goes. Seems like the sexuality and language generally toned down as the story went along, too, which I appreciated. Some really great twists in the story,too! And incredibly believable. So, on balance, I enjoyed it. Just would prefer not to have to read with my censor guard up…
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SEAL Dad
4.0 out of 5 stars good story Nathan needs help
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
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The storyline is excellent and the author does a good job developing the characters and the plot. However, Nathan as a Captain commanding the Aurora leaves much to be desired. While a thinker outside the box, he’s also a wimp with little command presence or authority and continually doubts his actions and fails to dress down subordinates who are so rude to him, especially his XO Cameron.
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Spiced Rum
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-Paced Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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A fast-paced book with constant action-packed struggle by our hero crew and captain.

After a few chapters of character setup, this book really gets rolling as the crew and captain escape one dire situation after another. They overcome many tactical and intellectual challenges.

To avoid spoilers I'll state it this way: The basic concept of the series is that a HUGE technological breakthrough gives the crew an incredible advantage in space travel. The crew then has to tame it and keep it from the hands of their enemies.

While not perfectly written literature, it is a real page turner and I found myself reading every one of the 15 book series in quick succession.

This is the first book (containing episodes 1-3) of the 15 episode series.
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MrBear30021
4.0 out of 5 stars Familiar storyline, but some interesting characters and plot twists.Worth reading and learning more.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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Despite some predictability, I enjoyed the first three episodes of The Frontiers Saga. I look forward to the continuing story of Nathan Scott and the crew of the good ship Aurora.

I know from the few other reviews that I skimmed, not everyone was pleased with how the military personnel in Ryk Brown's story acted and reacted to each other and to the twists and turns fate has brought to them. I will say that I myself had trouble with it, but then again, this is a world just coming out of a second Dark Age, and are once again reaching out to the stars. The military traditions are bound to be different, or at least that is what I have told myself to move past it. I was very pleased, though, to see that the female characters were just as, if not more, competent than some of the male characters. I was especially happy when a certain lead character, at the end of ep3 finally behaved as though he had been through the academy and actually knew a thing or two about tactics and how to best a foe. I guess my point is, there is some suspension of disbelief required, but overall, I think you will enjoy the characters, the descriptions of locations traveled to, and most of all, I think you will want to follow the continuing story that is The Frontier Saga.
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Dona Mason
4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and going to try to read the rest
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
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This is another saga of a ship testing that ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. I very much like reading with Females being the main characters not males but the high ratings for the series intrigued me.

However, I use reading as a pain/anxiety management technique so I just read the books on my kindle and I am usually cut out my pain so I do not feel it until I stop reading. I am grateful for easy to read stuff when my pain particularly strong. I read the sample and although I have problems with liking the main character and the choices he has made because there are many other ways to live your life. He was very selfish and it was only because someone challenged him that he worked hard to excel. He is definitely not a self starter and sometimes you know that you would do the same thing but no matter what his background, I would not like him to be my captain. However, the author spent a lot of time developing him and I find myself liking him anyway.

Anyway, I downloaded the book putting it on my Kindle to read. (Thank you Amazon, the font allows me to read again after five years when I just could not see to reread my my favorite books that I read time and time again. I often have migraines that hurt my eyes but reading on a Kindle, I can bump the font up to just the right reading for me. Sometimes, when my migraines happen and I need a pain management technique for ALL day long, I use the sepia color that helps my eyes but most of the time, I read in the white.)

It is easy to read this book (you don't have to read everything and think about it) the book just flows fast like a movie entertaining you and I identified with the Ship that has no control of Getting Home as I am often so lost in pain and agony and I so want to regain control of my life.

However, although most times I see what the Terrorist Lady's reasons for doing things, and I know she is in upmost agony, but I just cannot like her. I do not identify with her at all when she does things that jeopardize the ship, I cannot imagine doing that not matter how angry and hurt I was because it always means someone dies and I could not put them in jeopardy because of some cause. I do not like the XO either because she is the type of girl I usually stay away from. Now the pilot and some other characters are wonderfully crafter which when you are trying pain management technic of reading, is a relief and sometime a real hoot.

There is very little foreshadowing in the book in fact the book could be understood by a fifth grade boy or girl and they would love it. Since the book has about no foreshadowing, reading it is always easy as pie although I find myself looking for other ways that they can accomplish their goals that would be healthier and better.

Anyway, read the book/saga and share it with others.
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Dietrich Liebert
5.0 out of 5 stars Fair warning
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014
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Fair Warning: This book will cost you more than US$ 40. You get sucked into a Star trek Voyager situation, carried along and want to see the end of the story. You buy the next book and then the next one and so on ....These books are not closed entities but a continuation of a story line that is fascinating and not very probable (but after all, this is science FICTION ). But it is great military space opera and the author has enough creativity to bring up new sub-plots in every book. At the end it gets a bit rushed but you will still want to read the end of the saga. The main characters develop from a cocky young ensign to a commanding officer burned to decisiveness, his XO losing her obedience to the rule book and becomes more flexible, and the supporting characters are believable (even if all of them are hyper-intelligent and resolve every problem in the nick of time). People die, traitors are found and punished, and a single ship becomes the hope of saving the earth and its people. Once in a while you stop reading and wonder whether this particular moment is even remotely possible - how about picking up an enemy's drone that is traveling at 0.85 light by jumping in front of it and watching it appear on the ship's cameras whilst it is traveling at 0.83 light. The difference is 6.000 km/second! But the moment passes and you back in the story and you want to know what will happen next.
This is not great literature but great story telling. The main surprise is that even after 10 books and another improbable survival with a ship badly damaged, the action goes on. Reading David Weber and the Harrington series at the end you flip pages because it becomes very wordy - not this one, however. Great fun.
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William S. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Little bit Startrek
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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The first episode definitely felt like the new startrek. We're off on a training mission, and while testing a new drive system, trouble erupts that leaves all the seasoned officers dead and the new ensign in charge of the ship crewed by a bunch of newbie academy graduates. The end of the first episode left something lacking as far as a conclusion especially since they're all lost in space like starship voyager. The next two episodes have us escaping harrowing circumstances as we try to fix a very damaged spacecraft. Conclusion is that the ship needs lots of repair still, but the last of our ammunition was used to successfully win a battle. What comes next is still in the next episode(s). Few grammatical errors although this author likes to try and do something which continues to make no sense to me while if he tried to do something, I'd get it.
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