Published: June 08, 2012
Words: 109,759 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452447490

Short description

As the most serious threat ever facing the galaxy now looms over them, Calvin and his crew continue their mission to expose the dark conspiracy haunting the Empire. Now a fugitive on the run, Calvin has no choice but to work alongside Raidan’s mysterious Organization. And form an alliance with a misfit band of fair-weather friends. Meanwhile ships are vanishing and murders are going unnoticed.

Extended description

As the most serious threat ever facing the galaxy now looms over them—weapons able to destroy stars—Calvin and his enterprising crew continue their mission to expose and eliminate the dark conspiracy that has taken root inside the Empire. Now a fugitive on the run, Calvin has no choice but to work alongside Raidan’s mysterious Organization. And accept help from the unlikeliest band of fair-weather friends, including a mysterious squad of Polarian soldiers, an ex-intelligence-operative from the Rotham Republic, and the ever elusive Tristan—whose truest motives are a closely guarded secret.

To make matters worse, Calvin is hunted mercilessly across the stars by Intel Wing’s top operative, Lafayette Nimoux, who is aided by a double-agent on Calvin’s own ship.

Meanwhile the sands of fortune are shifting within the Empire, upsetting the delicate political climate. Warships and civilian transports are vanishing without a trace and murders in the dark are going unnoticed. A.. (Read more) As the most serious threat ever facing the galaxy now looms over them—weapons able to destroy stars—Calvin and his enterprising crew continue their mission to expose and eliminate the dark conspiracy that has taken root inside the Empire. Now a fugitive on the run, Calvin has no choice but to work alongside Raidan’s mysterious Organization. And accept help from the unlikeliest band of fair-weather friends, including a mysterious squad of Polarian soldiers, an ex-intelligence-operative from the Rotham Republic, and the ever elusive Tristan—whose truest motives are a closely guarded secret.

To make matters worse, Calvin is hunted mercilessly across the stars by Intel Wing’s top operative, Lafayette Nimoux, who is aided by a double-agent on Calvin’s own ship.

Meanwhile the sands of fortune are shifting within the Empire, upsetting the delicate political climate. Warships and civilian transports are vanishing without a trace and murders in the dark are going unnoticed. All eyes are fixed on Renora—a human colony that has been savagely attacked and thrown into civil war. The prime suspect behind the attack is none other than Princess Kalila Akira. All the dark signs are pointing to what could be the death of the Empire, and the end of human dominance in the galaxy."
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Tags

mystery, military, space opera, sci fi, phoenix conspiracy

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Review by: Andrew Kwan on Jan. 14, 2013 : (no rating)
Continues where the 2nd book left off, literally. Doesn't skip some period of time like some sci-fi serial novels do. Already is on my "must read" list of sci-fi books/serials. I was hooked a few chapters into the first book, so it was only logical I get this second one. Characters are nicely developed. Mystery stays just that: mystery. Unlike Susan Rose, I actually missed my own subway stop reading this book. ;)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Eugene Moy on Oct. 06, 2012 :
After reading the first book, I was hooked! Bought and read it this morning. Great character development! Can't wait for the next one, hoping there'll be more afterwards :)
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Mike Hall on July 28, 2012 :
Very good book, I was so engrossed in it that when I came to the end of it, I was stunned, I wanted more! Can't wait for the next one!
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Review by: Susan P Rose on July 23, 2012 :
I almost missed my subway stop – that’s how engrossed I was in The Phoenix Rising.
'Rising' picks up the story where The Phoenix Conspiracy left off. I recommend reading 'Conspiracy' first; while both novels are complete in themselves, the overarching mystery continues. Besides, you can’t beat Conspiracy’s price.
The series revolves around Calvin Cross and the crew of the IWS Nighthawk, one of a few phantom-class stealth warships serving the human Empire. Once stars of Intel Wing, the authorities are now actively hunting the Nighthawk with a dead or alive mandate. But just as Cross had questioned the motivations of the villain of 'Conspiracy', so his assigned hunter wonders about Cross’s motivations and is determined to take him alive.
Sanders’ series takes place against a well-built backdrop; his aliens have unique perspectives, beliefs and desires, rather than being humans in disguise; and his characters, human and alien alike, are all individuals with their own issues including addiction, unrequited love and youthful rebellion.
The only downside is that I have to wait for the next book in the series.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Mark Jordan on July 08, 2012 :
Just finished this second book of the series. It really got me in. Richard L Sanders has done a great job. Can't wait for the 3rd book to be published!! If, like me you enjoyed Stephen R Donaldson's The Gap series then you will also enjoy this. Well done Richard
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