Son of Orlan

Chronicles of Kin Roland #2

by Scott Moon

Kin Roland survived the Battle of Crater Town. He managed to keep his friends alive, though most remained at his side on Crashdown when the safe course would have been to evacuate with Earth Fleet. Kin even found the girl of his dreams.

Surviving Earth Fleet justice and a Reaper vendetta was only the beginning. Now Kin has real trouble.

With the Grand Army of the Mazz Empire descending on the planet to destroy ancient enemies and Reapers sweeping across the landscape leaving terror and death in their wake, Kin learns the truth of his supposedly invincible enemies. The largest military expedition in history isn't that of of a conquering force. The Mazz are on the run--fleeing extinction and Kin knows desperate enemies are dangerous.

Kin will find himself in a position no one expected. He'll define humanity with his next choice, or doom them eternally.

296 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 20, 2014

About the author

Scott Moon loves audio books, especially the works of George R.R. Martin, Patrick O'Brian, and Michael Connelly. He has been writing fantasy, science fiction, and urban fantasy thrillers most of his life and aims to read or listen to 100 books a year. Currently, he is a commissioned police officer serving in a street level counter drug and gang unit. Some of his most rewarding and heartbreaking work was as a detective in the Exploited Missing Child Unit. His favorite assignment is SWAT, primarily for the eighty pounds of tactical gear he gets to wear in the blazing summer heat. In 2005, he helped arrest a serial killer who had been at large for over thirty years.

Follow Scott Moon on Twitter @Scottmoonwriter or visit www.scottmoonwriter.com to view his author page.

Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Son of Orlan (Chronicles of Kin Roland #2) by Scott Moon is another exciting novel with creatures, fighting, battles, and shape shifters. Sgt Orlan has his son here and trying to make a connection to him. Meanwhile, the Mazz army and Reapers and destroying everything, Kin is trying to save his woman and all hell is broke loose. Another great adventure! Orlan's son is my favorite character in the books, poor kid.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great science fiction book!

Intriguing story! The characters come alive and you feel as if you know them! The story grabs you and compels you to keep reading! I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.

[Vicky Camp · Rating 4 out of 5]

A strange tale of war between races.

I liked how the story ended but the build up to it was a bit of a let down. The lack of detail hurt the battle scenes, especially the final one. I was disappointed.

[Estevam (Impish Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the progression in the book, but close to the ending it felt extremely rushed as the final battle just seems to not have descriptions and just ends very abruptly.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Kin Roland survived the Battle of Crater Town. He managed to keep his friends alive, though most remained at his side on Crashdown when the safe course would have been to evacuate with Earth Fleet. Kin even found the girl of his dreams. Surviving Earth Fleet justice and a Reaper vendetta was only the beginning. Now Kin has real trouble. With the Grand Army of the Mazz Empire descending on the planet to destroy ancient enemies and Reapers sweeping across the landscape leaving terror and death in their wake, Kin learns the truth of his supposedly invincible enemies. Kin will find himself in a position no one expected. He'll define humanity with his next choice, or doom them eternally.

Enemy of Man (The Chronicles of Kin Roland #1)
Son of Orlan (Chronicles of Kin Roland #2)
Sgt Orlan: Hero of Man (Chronicles of Kin Roland #2.5)
Weapons of Earth (Chronicles of Kin Roland #3)
The Chronicles of Kin Roland Omnibus (Chronicles of Kin Roland #1-3) {Enemy of Man, Son of Orlon, Weapons of Earth, NOT Sgt Orlan: Hero of Man (Chronicles of Kin Roland #2.5)}

[Grace Mclaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this better than book 1; although it’s still not amongst my favorites. I much prefer John Ringo. There was one interesting twist, two intriguing pieces of information, a tiny bit of character development, and an absolutely wasteful death of a main character. Going to read #3 to see how it all wraps up. Hopefully it will follow the arc of improvement.

[john thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked it

Bought all 3 of the series. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad story, but not a stand alone, and doesn't "end" either. Narrator was not super great, but some of his voices were really good.

[Meenaz Lodhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm totally wowed with this book 2! This has been a roller coaster! So many different situations and decisions, mind boggling!The characters are genuine! This series is so unique and original, with all kinds of aliens, from Earth Fleet, the Wingers, Reapers, Clingers, the Imperial warriors, and yes, the Slomns! The personage of Clavender and her powers left me breathless! I even felt sorry and sad for Groon, Mr. Scott describes them so well and realistically, you can feel their desperation and goals. Kin Roland makes a great leader. Off to book 3! Love this series!