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Published: March 25, 2011
Words: 143,443 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458020796
Short description
A year ago, Magnius Zoleki struggled with a life of boredom and an unhappy marriage. These days, he'd take those problems in a heartbeat. If the looming war with the Xuranians doesn't tear apart what remains of his sanity, Amii Martin will. Book 2Extended description
A year ago, Magnius Zoleki struggled with a life of boredom and an unhappy marriage. These days, he'd take those problems in a heartbeat.After fleeing New England, Magnius and Amii arrive on Barnard Station: a decaying trade outpost on the edge of oblivion. One misstep sends them hiding in places vagrants refuse to tread, all while they plot to rescue her father from the alien mothership. Her plan is nothing short of audacious—if they manage to stay under the radar long enough to execute it.
To add to their troubles, the crisis with Xur reaches critical proportions. The Allied Confederacy refuses their demand for unconditional surrender, plunging them into a brand of warfare Astra has never experienced. Magnius and Amii try to stay neutral but get caught between the two sides and swept into the struggle. It's the beginning of a war that might kill everyone he holds dear. The last place he wants to be is on the wrong side, and if that doesn't tear apart what remains of his sanity.. (Read more)
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science fiction, space, future fiction, action adventure, technothriller, war and politicsAvailable ebook reading formats
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Reviews
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Review by:
Michael Cannon
on July 12, 2012 :
A good read. Moves just as quickly as book 1. Not quite as can't put it down as book 1, but still one of the better reads so far this year. Thank you!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jerry Estes
on June 10, 2011 :
(no rating)
Just finished reading "Astra: Synchronicity and Astra: The Reckoning". Both are enjoyable reading with the exceptions that Ms. Eskra needs to learn the difference in "lie and lay" and how to use the two words properly. She also needs to divest herself of the propensity to use large, obscure words where a simple familiar word would suffice.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Ryan Lavender
on April 21, 2011 :
Enjoyed reading Astra: The Reckoning" very much. At one point in the book I actually found myself cursing aloud at Magnius and my views of him changed a bit after that point. Highly recommend it to others out there to read, although you MUST read Astra: Synchronicity first to be able to follow character dynamics. I enjoyed the unique take on Psions and their abilities.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Crysania
on April 01, 2011 :
This is the second book in the Astra trilogy. The story picks up where the last book left off and immediately launches you into the action. The plot is fast-paced and exciting, with many twists and turns. There were some twists in this book that left me breathless with surprise but at the same time made me go "ah ha! that all makes sense now!" I think it's great when an author can throw a twist into a story that is utterly unexpected and yet makes complete sense. It's even better when you didn't realize you were missing a part of the picture until the picture has become complete. It shows great finesse and shows that Eskra's plots are well-designed and her writing absolutely solid.
The characters, who were first introduced in Astra: Synchronicity, become even more real and grow in various ways. No one is static in this book and the characters are clearly being put to the test through this entire book. Each of the main characters has their own story arc that is connected to the main story, yet separate and individual at the same time. And don't think these changes are simple nor easy. There are many "growing pains" through this book and still obviously more to come. The main story arc is not complete and neither are the character arcs.
I'm very much looking forward to the next book in the series! I can't wait to see where she takes these characters and this story next.
(reviewed the day of purchase)