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Alicia Jones #2
Interstellar Incident
Alicia Jones has been through a lot since the invention of FTL, and she was ready to get on with her life as a scientist and put what happened behind her. She was done with the military, except perhaps a planned invention or two. She was also set to complete her dissertation defense, and has plans to buy a house and start a business with her best friend Kristi.
Something she’d never expected happens though, when she calms down and starts to get back to her normal life, she wonders if a normal life is enough for her anymore. When General Denton calls her, requesting her help, she jumps at the chance, and finds out sometimes in life you have to be careful what you wish for�
Something she’d never expected happens though, when she calms down and starts to get back to her normal life, she wonders if a normal life is enough for her anymore. When General Denton calls her, requesting her help, she jumps at the chance, and finds out sometimes in life you have to be careful what you wish for�
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2016
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D.L. Harrison
101books194followersI've been an avid book reader since I was a teenager in the 1980's. My preferred genre's are science fiction and fantasy.
I wrote some short stories and was encouraged to try writing and self publishing by some friends. I work in computers and writing is an obsessive hobby I have been trying to hone for a couple of years now. I'll let you judge if I have succeeded or not.
I wrote some short stories and was encouraged to try writing and self publishing by some friends. I work in computers and writing is an obsessive hobby I have been trying to hone for a couple of years now. I'll let you judge if I have succeeded or not.
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March 13, 2025
“Interstellar Incident�, second in the 'Alicia Jones' series, takes place in the immediate aftermath of “First Contact�.
There's a lot of scene setting so not a lot really happens until almost the halfway point.
With money pouring in from her various patents Alicia and Kristi set about creating a creative company for their inventions, as well as buying a home.
Work on the creation of a space fleet to match that of the Knomen Empire continues, mostly under the radar.
Earth, when ready, will remove itself from Knomen control but the Empire has no intention of letting that happen � toi leave is to be bombed back to the Stone Age (According to the series the last time it happened Atlantis went kersplat!)
Ships on their own, of course, are no deterrent but a unified force would be one.
And who, oh who, could lead such a multi-cultural force? Alicia Jones, by a unanimous vote!
The problem with editing hasn't been resolved, though it is not as bad as in the first book:- “I was still making more than I could spend. I’m not complaining, but illustrating the money itself was becoming a full time job�.
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2 Stars.
There's a lot of scene setting so not a lot really happens until almost the halfway point.
With money pouring in from her various patents Alicia and Kristi set about creating a creative company for their inventions, as well as buying a home.
Work on the creation of a space fleet to match that of the Knomen Empire continues, mostly under the radar.
Earth, when ready, will remove itself from Knomen control but the Empire has no intention of letting that happen � toi leave is to be bombed back to the Stone Age (According to the series the last time it happened Atlantis went kersplat!)
Ships on their own, of course, are no deterrent but a unified force would be one.
And who, oh who, could lead such a multi-cultural force? Alicia Jones, by a unanimous vote!
The problem with editing hasn't been resolved, though it is not as bad as in the first book:- “I was still making more than I could spend. I’m not complaining, but illustrating the money itself was becoming a full time job�.
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2 Stars.
September 7, 2020
Excellent
Decent story, good action,good characters. The Empire, as written, seems to be stuck on stupid. Ideas,rules, stuff, it just doesn't last forever. For example, our Congress kicking the can of outrageous debt down the road. The next time we do this, include a provision that makes congress responsible for the laws they pass. If they had to stand surity for them, it might be better. I don't know if it's true or not, but I read that Roman engineers that build bridges, had to live under them for a while. We need the same concept in government.
Decent story, good action,good characters. The Empire, as written, seems to be stuck on stupid. Ideas,rules, stuff, it just doesn't last forever. For example, our Congress kicking the can of outrageous debt down the road. The next time we do this, include a provision that makes congress responsible for the laws they pass. If they had to stand surity for them, it might be better. I don't know if it's true or not, but I read that Roman engineers that build bridges, had to live under them for a while. We need the same concept in government.
July 4, 2020
Fun Reading
This story of a Alien PHD Princess who brings Earth’s Humans into the interstellar empire was a very interesting entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading.
This story of a Alien PHD Princess who brings Earth’s Humans into the interstellar empire was a very interesting entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading.
March 6, 2021
Every bit as good as the first one, though I'm a bit rusty on all of the events in the first book, since it's been awhile since I read it, but still, great way to pass some time if you're a scifi fan.
December 27, 2021
Alicia Jones
I am enjoying this series immensely, and recommend it heartily. On the downside, the books are in serious need of proof readers. The grammar, spelling and misuse of words is vey distracting. It won't stop me from reading the last four books, though. Good story!!!
I am enjoying this series immensely, and recommend it heartily. On the downside, the books are in serious need of proof readers. The grammar, spelling and misuse of words is vey distracting. It won't stop me from reading the last four books, though. Good story!!!
January 5, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Easy to read and kept my interest.A series I can't wait to read more of.Breathless with anticipation of what's going to happen next.
February 9, 2021
Ok
Light, simple, and superficial. As can be expected from the others. If food, it would be a gas station snack.
Light, simple, and superficial. As can be expected from the others. If food, it would be a gas station snack.
April 28, 2024
Loved it!
I just enjoy the story and banter. It brings back memories of sci fi movies and books I have watched/read before, but adds new twists and adventure.
I just enjoy the story and banter. It brings back memories of sci fi movies and books I have watched/read before, but adds new twists and adventure.
May 26, 2024
Again, a great story in serious need of editing.
Below are some examples from this book:
(1) Nadia Avdonin? 'Avdonin' is a Russian *masculine* surname. The feminine equivalent is 'Adonina'.
(2) 'Adrienne leaned forward in his chair', but 'Adrienne is the French feminine form of the male name 'Adrien'. So, either Adrienne Fournier is a woman or a man with a woman's name (the latter option seems rather unlikely to me).
(3) Things like “more bulkier� and the use of “conscious� instead of “conscience�
Maybe there wasn't any editor and/or proofreader maybe to fix these issues.
Below are some examples from this book:
(1) Nadia Avdonin? 'Avdonin' is a Russian *masculine* surname. The feminine equivalent is 'Adonina'.
(2) 'Adrienne leaned forward in his chair', but 'Adrienne is the French feminine form of the male name 'Adrien'. So, either Adrienne Fournier is a woman or a man with a woman's name (the latter option seems rather unlikely to me).
(3) Things like “more bulkier� and the use of “conscious� instead of “conscience�
Maybe there wasn't any editor and/or proofreader maybe to fix these issues.
June 3, 2016
Easy SF
I read the two books quite speedily. I like the series, but I would appreciate if it was longer and explain a bit more some of the technology that are glossed over...
But! So far I wasn't disappointed by the author, please continue to entertain me.
I read the two books quite speedily. I like the series, but I would appreciate if it was longer and explain a bit more some of the technology that are glossed over...
But! So far I wasn't disappointed by the author, please continue to entertain me.
September 23, 2024
A young adult sci fi novel series set in our chronological future. The key character is an alien with human characteristics but with a brilliant mind. She through choices made by herself she chooses to help earth to adapt to the rapidly approaching future�
April 1, 2016
Fun series
This is quick to read, but I enjoyed the expanding universe of this author. I hope the next in the series comes out soon.
This is quick to read, but I enjoyed the expanding universe of this author. I hope the next in the series comes out soon.
April 22, 2016
Short but good ScIFI
Next book picks up after the first. Interesting technology systems and upgrades. Not Battle focused to a huge degree. Liked it.
Next book picks up after the first. Interesting technology systems and upgrades. Not Battle focused to a huge degree. Liked it.
May 17, 2016
Interstellar Incident
I highly enjoyed reading this book by D. L. Harrison. I a!so recommend this book to all sci/fi enthusiasts. I can't wait unti!l Book 3 comes out.
I highly enjoyed reading this book by D. L. Harrison. I a!so recommend this book to all sci/fi enthusiasts. I can't wait unti!l Book 3 comes out.
July 28, 2016
Not Bad...
August 10, 2016
Great series
I really enjoy this series and highly recommend it. It is well worth the download. I like all the characters and the way they interact.
I really enjoy this series and highly recommend it. It is well worth the download. I like all the characters and the way they interact.
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