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Stargate SG-1 #23
Ouroboros
When Dr Daniel Jackson discovers the location of a lost Ancient laboratory, the temptation to investigate proves impossible to resist...
In the lab, he uncovers a powerful device � a prototype technology designed by the Ancient inventor, Janus, to supersede the Stargate network. But when the Ouroborus device accidentally activates, it strands General O’Neill and his team on a dangerous new world where friends are not always friends and a terrible enemy is stirring.
Now all SG-1 have to do is survive long enough to find their way home�
In the lab, he uncovers a powerful device � a prototype technology designed by the Ancient inventor, Janus, to supersede the Stargate network. But when the Ouroborus device accidentally activates, it strands General O’Neill and his team on a dangerous new world where friends are not always friends and a terrible enemy is stirring.
Now all SG-1 have to do is survive long enough to find their way home�
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264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2013
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About the author
Melissa Scott
103Ìýbooks435ÌýfollowersScott studied history at Harvard College and Brandeis University, and earned her PhD. in comparative history. She published her first novel in 1984, and has since written some two dozen science fiction and fantasy works, including three co-authored with her partner, Lisa A. Barnett.
Scott's work is known for the elaborate and well-constructed settings. While many of her protagonists are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, this is perfectly integrated into the rest of the story and is rarely a major focus of the story. Shadow Man, alone among Scott's works, focuses explicitly on issues of sexuality and gender.
She won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in Science Fiction in 1986, and has won several Lambda Literary Awards.
In addition to writing, Scott also teaches writing, offering classes via her website and publishing a writing guide.
Scott lived with her partner, author Lisa A. Barnett, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for 27 years, until the latter's death of breast cancer on May 2, 2006.
Scott's work is known for the elaborate and well-constructed settings. While many of her protagonists are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, this is perfectly integrated into the rest of the story and is rarely a major focus of the story. Shadow Man, alone among Scott's works, focuses explicitly on issues of sexuality and gender.
She won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in Science Fiction in 1986, and has won several Lambda Literary Awards.
In addition to writing, Scott also teaches writing, offering classes via her website and publishing a writing guide.
Scott lived with her partner, author Lisa A. Barnett, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for 27 years, until the latter's death of breast cancer on May 2, 2006.
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October 18, 2022
2022 52 Book Challenge - 31) Technology Themed
I always love when the SG1 team meet the Atlantis team, and I always struggle a lot more with the SG1 books than with the Atlantis ones, and I quite liked the alternate timeline they went to, kind of a mix of “what if the Atlantis Expedition was run by the military, or never managed to make the City rise?�
I also liked the way that Ford was characterised, because this book hit the exact feelings on why I really didn’t like Ford in the tv show because he came across as quite opportunistic in his actions.
And while I liked most of the book, there were a couple aspects that I didn’t really think needed to be in the book, such as Ronon. He doesn’t really play a part in the book, and it feels quite pointless him actually being involved. It throws the book out a little because he’s completely different to how Ronon is in the tv series. I know it’s an alternate reality, but he wasn’t really recognisable as the same character.
I also wish that the book had been a little bit longer, because it was like the book was warring between two plots. I personally found the Atlantis storyline more interesting, but it was an SG1 book, and they felt vaguely sidelined in their own story. The Ouroboros device only really featured in a couple chapters at the beginning and end of the book, and it’s literally what the book is about.
I always love when the SG1 team meet the Atlantis team, and I always struggle a lot more with the SG1 books than with the Atlantis ones, and I quite liked the alternate timeline they went to, kind of a mix of “what if the Atlantis Expedition was run by the military, or never managed to make the City rise?�
I also liked the way that Ford was characterised, because this book hit the exact feelings on why I really didn’t like Ford in the tv show because he came across as quite opportunistic in his actions.
And while I liked most of the book, there were a couple aspects that I didn’t really think needed to be in the book, such as Ronon. He doesn’t really play a part in the book, and it feels quite pointless him actually being involved. It throws the book out a little because he’s completely different to how Ronon is in the tv series. I know it’s an alternate reality, but he wasn’t really recognisable as the same character.
I also wish that the book had been a little bit longer, because it was like the book was warring between two plots. I personally found the Atlantis storyline more interesting, but it was an SG1 book, and they felt vaguely sidelined in their own story. The Ouroboros device only really featured in a couple chapters at the beginning and end of the book, and it’s literally what the book is about.
January 18, 2020
I'm conflicted about this book. On one hand, I really liked the AU Atlantis scenario - on the other hand, this setting didn't feel right for SG1 and having Teal'c meet a different version of Ronon back in season 8 way before he meets real!Ronon just seemed... wrong (at this stage, NO ONE had met Ronon). And most of the book was dedicated to the AU shenanigans instead of Janus and his Ouroboros machine.
But I still enjoyed the book, despite these many annoyances.
But I still enjoyed the book, despite these many annoyances.
July 18, 2015
Set during Season 8. SG-1 and Jack find a device built by Janus and as with all of his devices, things don't always go as planned. Good, solid entry in the Stargate series.
August 24, 2024
SG-1 finds and uses one of Janus's devices in the Milky Way and is transported to Atlantis in an alternate timeline. The beginning of the book feels rushed, but once SG-1 meets up with the alternate Atlantis expedition, the pacing evens out. I love alternate-timeline stories and when the Stargate teams crossover and work together. I liked exploring the differences between this Pegasus galaxy and the one on the show.
I liked this book, but I also have mixed feelings. It doesn't feel quite right that Daniel went to Atlantis and Teal'c and Ronon met before they did in the show. This was an alternate timeline, but it still bugged me a little as I read.
I liked this book, but I also have mixed feelings. It doesn't feel quite right that Daniel went to Atlantis and Teal'c and Ronon met before they did in the show. This was an alternate timeline, but it still bugged me a little as I read.
April 5, 2021
Very cool. I always like when SG-1 meets the Atlantis team. That this adventure took place in a different timeline made it a little spicier. The Wraith were there of course. The coolest moment was the prisoner exchange - the Young Queen for Daniel. It was weird having Ronan in the story without him having his original story. In this one, he was not a Runner. Merely a captive of Colonel Sumner and his minions who were hopped up on Wraith enzymes. All in all, fun.
March 2, 2025
Having read through the Atlantis: Legacy series, perusing events I wasn't previously aware of was interesting. As before, there were noticeable grammatical/spelling errors that were (somehow) missed during the editing process, but the overall story was solid and engaging.
June 28, 2019
An interesting story in the Stargate universe. A trans galaxy adventure for Daniel Jackson and his Stargate team.
August 7, 2014
This was a very enjoyable read, and super quick. It's a little like a "Well, what if SG-1 went to Atlantis in Rising?" AU, but very interesting. Alternate Atlantis was fascinating, and I would love to read more about that world--it's so interesting to see how different choices and different circumstances affected various characters while still being true to who they are. The character voices are very good. The story and action is generally paced very well, though things do sort of get glossed over/fall flat right near the end (I suspect the author was right up against either her word count or her deadline and had to wrap up quickly), but all in all, a very good read.
November 21, 2015
I read these Stargate books for fun, but a review still seemed appropriate. I was excited to read this book since it had to do with Janus and one of his inventions. However, the book barley spoke about the device itself and the story is more of a "what-if" SG-1 was there for the "Rising" episode of Atlantis. That in itself was interesting, but the build up took far too long and all of seemingly important parts happened in a page or so. I would skip this one for some more interesting Stargate books.
April 6, 2016
Good SG1/Atlantis cross over, but I'm usually a big fan of alternate reality stories :)
However, I don't feel that this book really left things the way they are when it started, something I thought these books were supposed to accomplish. Seems that SG1 would have ended up with some advanced knowledge of Atlantis before they actually found out what happened to the expedition.
However, I don't feel that this book really left things the way they are when it started, something I thought these books were supposed to accomplish. Seems that SG1 would have ended up with some advanced knowledge of Atlantis before they actually found out what happened to the expedition.
November 14, 2013
This was a very quick and entertaining read. The author had the characters down and it was just like watching a very entertaining episode. The alternate Atlantis was interesting and was wishing to learn more about it at the end. The ending seemed slightly rushed and not explained very well but that seems normal on a lot of sci fi books. But was still satisfying.
February 13, 2015
Good read
Really a 3.5 staror 3.75 overall. Good story, brings in Atlantis from another timeline with their inherit problems, and keeps me interested throughout. A solid sg1 story tho not a great adventure nor strong character development or insight as some of the very best. I'd like more character and emotional development, otherwise good read.
Really a 3.5 staror 3.75 overall. Good story, brings in Atlantis from another timeline with their inherit problems, and keeps me interested throughout. A solid sg1 story tho not a great adventure nor strong character development or insight as some of the very best. I'd like more character and emotional development, otherwise good read.
October 7, 2014
A great read. Normally I am not a fan of the alternate reality storylines, as they make my head hurt but this one was the exception. It was fast paced and interesting and it is always great to have a story that includes the Atlantis team too.
August 31, 2023
I like AU crossovers. This one is good because of Zelenka (he's my favourite and it's nice to see him taking a heroic, active leadership role), but bad because of how many times they have Teal'c saying indeed. Yes, it's his catch phrase, but he doesn't say it that often!
August 11, 2013
4.5 stars. Almost perfect. Great book for anyone missing Stargate.
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