Published: June 02, 2012
Words: 83,136 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476248158

Short description

Two months after Liam MacAskill’s return to Earth from Tridor Monastery, a portal opens in Orion’s Nebula, and a continent-sized spaceship emerges. It heads for Earth, where it hovers over Africa. Shortly thereafter, a second alien species comes through the portal. Then impossibility becomes reality – the second species steals Earth’s sun.

Extended description

Two months after Liam MacAskill’s return to Earth from Tridor Monastery, a portal opens in Orion’s Nebula, and a continent-sized spaceship emerges. It heads for Earth, where it hovers over Africa. Shortly thereafter, a second alien species comes through the portal. Then impossibility becomes reality – the second species steals Earth’s sun.

The first species, the T’Acan – or Harvesters, as some call them – seem friendly enough, but Liam suspects they are omitting something about their reasons for visiting Earth, which seem lame to him. It doesn’t take Liam long to discover what… They have to be stopped, but how to stop an invincible enemy?

Air force and military attacks have no effect on the T’Acan spaceship, but Earth has a secret defence not even the military are aware of – a powerful weapon that harnesses ley line energy, kept hidden by warrior monks since humanity’s beginnings. It could save Earth when even nuclear weapons would fail… but will it be en.. (Read more) Two months after Liam MacAskill’s return to Earth from Tridor Monastery, a portal opens in Orion’s Nebula, and a continent-sized spaceship emerges. It heads for Earth, where it hovers over Africa. Shortly thereafter, a second alien species comes through the portal. Then impossibility becomes reality – the second species steals Earth’s sun.

The first species, the T’Acan – or Harvesters, as some call them – seem friendly enough, but Liam suspects they are omitting something about their reasons for visiting Earth, which seem lame to him. It doesn’t take Liam long to discover what… They have to be stopped, but how to stop an invincible enemy?

Air force and military attacks have no effect on the T’Acan spaceship, but Earth has a secret defence not even the military are aware of – a powerful weapon that harnesses ley line energy, kept hidden by warrior monks since humanity’s beginnings. It could save Earth when even nuclear weapons would fail… but will it be enough to drive the T’Acan harvesters away, and will the untested weapon work the way they hope?

Will Liam succeed in aiding the warrior monks’ efforts, or will he merely create more casualties? Is Liam’s friend, Jack, right to distrust the little blue alien they meet on the T’Acan ship, or is Liam’s trust going to be betrayed again? As Liam races against time to warn Arthean that Tridor’s Earth may be in the same danger, even he isn’t sure he’ll make it in time.
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adventure, fantasy, aliens, legends of origin

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Review by: David Thompson on Aug. 04, 2012 :
Being tight I usually wait until I've read a free book which I enjoy before I buy book(s) 2/3 and I don't usualy spend more than $3 per book. Because of Smashwords July discount and the fact that I had read and enjoyed other books from this author I downloaded the free and paid books (1 & 2).
I was not disappointed. Hopefully there will be a book 3.

Good storyline although I'm now a bit concerned about Dec 2012. Should I set up my telescope or hide?
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Aneza Lee on June 28, 2012 :
Orion’s Harvesters, the second book in the entertaining Legends of Origin series, keeps the reader glued to the pages with its fast-paced action and thrilling storyline. We are reunited with Liam MacAskill, and meet his new friend, Jack, upon the eve of December 21, 2012, a date long rumoured to be the day the world as we know it is to end.

Jack is attacked by a mysterious intruder – a man whose description is eerily similar to that of a man reportedly fleeing the scene of a horrendous baby killing crime scene. Soon thereafter, a portal opens in the Orion Nebula and a spaceship the size of the African continent makes a beeline for Earth, but are the approaching aliens friends or foes? Liam teleports aboard their ship to find out and witnesses a second alien species’ arrival through the portal.

So begins a twisted adventure in which our unlikely hero, Liam, must face some disturbing truths about humanity’s origins and true purpose for existence. His quest for the truth spans two planets, taking him back to the confines of Tridor Monastery during a raging battle, where he joins with the fearless ryokin and a few unusual friends to save Tridor’s inhabitants.

An enjoyable, fast-paced, must-read adventure once again delivered with Vanessa Finaughty’s unique flair and razor-sharp wit. I can’t wait for the next one! Two thumbs up and five stars from me.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ryan Echtinaw on June 12, 2012 :
Orion's Harvesters not only entertains, it challenges the imagination to wonder where we really came from. What is our true purpose?

With engaging characters and an amazing plot line, you will be instantly intrigued.

The second book in the Legends of Origin series, Orion's Harvesters leaves you begging for the next installment.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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