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Kurtherian Gambit: The Etheric Academy #2
Alpha Class - Engineering: A Kurtherian Gambit Series
Wide Open Spaces. Ancient Ruins. Pissed Off Governments. Five Adventurous Students.
What could possibly go wrong?
Tag along as we follow Alpha Class when they study with Jeo, the lead of the Engineering team, and learn about engineering by reviewing important marvels across the earth.
Without getting permission.
If they thought the moon was dangerous, wait till they return to Earth.
***A Kurtherian Gambit Adventure for Younger Readers.... Or those who are young at heart.***
What could possibly go wrong?
Tag along as we follow Alpha Class when they study with Jeo, the lead of the Engineering team, and learn about engineering by reviewing important marvels across the earth.
Without getting permission.
If they thought the moon was dangerous, wait till they return to Earth.
***A Kurtherian Gambit Adventure for Younger Readers.... Or those who are young at heart.***
192 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2025
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About the author
T.S. Paul
112 books347 followersI was born in 1968 in Mineral Wells, Tx. I have lived all across the country:Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Alaska, and finally Missouri. I have worked as a Disc Jockey, Bookstore manager, Cook, and bowling alley attendant. I have a Telecommunication degree and a Culinary degree. I was a history major before I discovered multimedia. Gardening and cooking is my passion. My wife and I live outside of St Louis, Missouri. I have always been a Huge fan of Science Fiction and fantasy I bring my love of the genre to my writing. I'm a first time writer.
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June 16, 2017
Keep 'em coming!
I just say this is a most enjoyable author. The space books are so good. All the series are. I found your FBI Witch books first before finding out about your collaboration with Michael. You started me on a roller coaster and I'm still reeling.
I just say this is a most enjoyable author. The space books are so good. All the series are. I found your FBI Witch books first before finding out about your collaboration with Michael. You started me on a roller coaster and I'm still reeling.
February 17, 2022
Unput down able
I love this universe. I can't seem to escape from the works of Michael Anderle. I continue to discover more and more books. I absolutely love them all.
I love this universe. I can't seem to escape from the works of Michael Anderle. I continue to discover more and more books. I absolutely love them all.
February 6, 2018
Another well written and exciting adventure
The story on this book was very interesting and built on book 1 and yet went in another area, which made it quite interesting. I loved the snippets of real world history which were included!
One word of caution for readers is that there are some Kurtherian history items mentioned which I have not yet run into; I’ve only read up to book 8 in the main series so far. So, if you are planning to read that series, you should finish it first.
The story on this book was very interesting and built on book 1 and yet went in another area, which made it quite interesting. I loved the snippets of real world history which were included!
One word of caution for readers is that there are some Kurtherian history items mentioned which I have not yet run into; I’ve only read up to book 8 in the main series so far. So, if you are planning to read that series, you should finish it first.
January 23, 2018
Audiobook review: The Alpha Team from the first Book is back! This time, the adults are watching closely and the Earth world powers are taking huge steps towards self destruction (I predict). The story is short and entertaining! The characters are likable and the storyline well done. I look forward to book 3!
February 6, 2018
These stories are cool
These offshoots from Michael Anderle 's Kutherian world are priceless. We get to meet the children that were abducted in the Colorado base as well as some of the less features characters like Jeo. Thank you TS Paul for your work.
These offshoots from Michael Anderle 's Kutherian world are priceless. We get to meet the children that were abducted in the Colorado base as well as some of the less features characters like Jeo. Thank you TS Paul for your work.
May 7, 2018
What did we learn?
My mind is spinning! The characters are growing and showing us more aspects of their personalities, and Jeo's antics kept me laughing! This is a very enjoyable side story, and one I'll be following as each new novel is made available.
My mind is spinning! The characters are growing and showing us more aspects of their personalities, and Jeo's antics kept me laughing! This is a very enjoyable side story, and one I'll be following as each new novel is made available.
May 20, 2019
Awsome
Love visiting historical places bit fiction and nonfiction. It was a wonderful way to give back data to anyone who hadn't read the kurtherian gambit series. Tightly woven and exciting . Love these books
Love visiting historical places bit fiction and nonfiction. It was a wonderful way to give back data to anyone who hadn't read the kurtherian gambit series. Tightly woven and exciting . Love these books
November 30, 2019
A good story!!
Action, a starving, worn out kid saved by the good guys. Exciting technology as usual. For beginning writers you guys are pretty good. Not pretty, I've seen your pictures.
Action, a starving, worn out kid saved by the good guys. Exciting technology as usual. For beginning writers you guys are pretty good. Not pretty, I've seen your pictures.
April 24, 2020
Great!
This story was a bit of a rollercoaster. I like the overall feel of it, but it's heavy on the lessons and fairly light on the people, which is kinda the opposite of what I hoped for. Still really enjoyed it though.
This story was a bit of a rollercoaster. I like the overall feel of it, but it's heavy on the lessons and fairly light on the people, which is kinda the opposite of what I hoped for. Still really enjoyed it though.
July 13, 2017
This book is really two separate stories that sort of converge at the end of the book. The story begins with a small boy Bai Hu being chased across China and Mongolia because the Chinese believe he has alien technology.
Meanwhile the alpha team are starting their second assignment at the Etheric Academy.
The further I got into the book the less I understood the Academy. All they seemed to be doing was jumping around annoying different Earth governments. The excuse was they were studying engineering, but really all they were doing was sightseeing with very little educational purpose.
The book isn’t difficult to read, but after I finished I realised I didn’t really get the point of the book. The alpha team hadn’t done much except got shot at and we didn’t find out what technology Bai Hu was carrying, it was all a bit underwhelming.
Meanwhile the alpha team are starting their second assignment at the Etheric Academy.
The further I got into the book the less I understood the Academy. All they seemed to be doing was jumping around annoying different Earth governments. The excuse was they were studying engineering, but really all they were doing was sightseeing with very little educational purpose.
The book isn’t difficult to read, but after I finished I realised I didn’t really get the point of the book. The alpha team hadn’t done much except got shot at and we didn’t find out what technology Bai Hu was carrying, it was all a bit underwhelming.
March 16, 2021
Maybe 3.5 stars?
Well, I suppose it had to happen. This is the first of all the series that I'm just not as thrilled with as the others. The basic premise is good, I just don't think it came together like it should. The students weren't scared or excited or anything they should have been. The teacher kept acting contrary to how he was described. They were allowed to continue what they were doing against all logic and finally, how did the EI miss all incoming on the camping trip until there was just a mile between them?
This book just doesn't make sense to me. I'm sure the next will be back to its usual enjoyable experience.
✋🐺
Well, I suppose it had to happen. This is the first of all the series that I'm just not as thrilled with as the others. The basic premise is good, I just don't think it came together like it should. The students weren't scared or excited or anything they should have been. The teacher kept acting contrary to how he was described. They were allowed to continue what they were doing against all logic and finally, how did the EI miss all incoming on the camping trip until there was just a mile between them?
This book just doesn't make sense to me. I'm sure the next will be back to its usual enjoyable experience.
✋🐺
April 7, 2018
Gio lleva al grupo Alpha a un paseo por la Tierra como parte de su leccion de tecnología. Sin embargo, el ejercito mongol y el chino se enfrentan para secuestrar la tecnologia de los pots voladores de TQB. El destino de los sobrevivientes del Clan secreto de cambiadores de forma felinos se revela y seguimos las pistas sobre la tecnologia que les pertenecía. Por otro lado, otro grupo de alienígenas está infiltrandose en América para ocultar su presencia y llevar a cabo su misión: la conquista planetaria.
Me encanta la dinámica del grupo Alpha! Me pareció corto, pero entretenido.
Me encanta la dinámica del grupo Alpha! Me pareció corto, pero entretenido.
March 1, 2022
This is a good follow on to the first book of the Alpha Class series.
Alpha class have now moved on to their next six week stint with a new teacher - this is Jeo who, while trying to show them some of the vest engineering feats in the history of modern engineering, end up taking them into one situation after another.
But the Alpha team is already a unit that work well together, so take what happens to them in stride.
This was a good second story of the series and, despite it being aimed at the YA market, was interesting enough, and fun enough, to entertain this sixty year old! Lol
Alpha class have now moved on to their next six week stint with a new teacher - this is Jeo who, while trying to show them some of the vest engineering feats in the history of modern engineering, end up taking them into one situation after another.
But the Alpha team is already a unit that work well together, so take what happens to them in stride.
This was a good second story of the series and, despite it being aimed at the YA market, was interesting enough, and fun enough, to entertain this sixty year old! Lol
June 20, 2017
Despite the title, Alpha Class has very little to do with this book. The bulk of the text is taken up with child-like world leaders that throw tantrums when they don't get their way, a general that kills every person under his command that either gets in his way or doesn't succeed in a task, and military outfits trying to steal from a much more powerful organization.
The antagonistic characters are so cartoonishly bad it's just silly.
The antagonistic characters are so cartoonishly bad it's just silly.
March 15, 2024
Language still annoying. Going worse soon?
If you don't think casual cursing is a concern then you'll likely ignore it in this book thinking it doesn't affect you. I've lived 8 decades. I say it does. And, I've seen too many series that start a bit crude, then abruptly go full vulgar. Will this series? Hard decision. Each day we are different than the day before. What we read IS a factor.
If you don't think casual cursing is a concern then you'll likely ignore it in this book thinking it doesn't affect you. I've lived 8 decades. I say it does. And, I've seen too many series that start a bit crude, then abruptly go full vulgar. Will this series? Hard decision. Each day we are different than the day before. What we read IS a factor.
June 7, 2020
Thrills and learning!
What a great adventure for our Alpha class. It seems trouble is just a breath away for these kids. Some interesting history and a new character who we don't know if they are friend or foe...yet
What a great adventure for our Alpha class. It seems trouble is just a breath away for these kids. Some interesting history and a new character who we don't know if they are friend or foe...yet
November 20, 2021
holy HECK
What a RIDE! It’s AMAZING to see how ripples CONTINUE to spread from different events, how things even a year or more ago are still changing what’s going on for so many characters!
I can’t wait to see these characters grow and get stronger and more amazing!
What a RIDE! It’s AMAZING to see how ripples CONTINUE to spread from different events, how things even a year or more ago are still changing what’s going on for so many characters!
I can’t wait to see these characters grow and get stronger and more amazing!
June 19, 2017
Good read
A good addition to the Kurtherian Gambit universe. Looking forward to further adventures of Alpha class. Enjoyable, fun and a quick read.
A good addition to the Kurtherian Gambit universe. Looking forward to further adventures of Alpha class. Enjoyable, fun and a quick read.
June 26, 2017
All the fun, none of the swearwords!
Seamlessly integrating into the main story, engaging kids and all the usual TKG shenanigans I can't wait for the 3rd term!
Seamlessly integrating into the main story, engaging kids and all the usual TKG shenanigans I can't wait for the 3rd term!
August 6, 2017
An expanding series
The more I read the more I look for. Excellent mix of fantasy and si fi. Good for young teens.
The more I read the more I look for. Excellent mix of fantasy and si fi. Good for young teens.
August 18, 2017
Ok where is book 3.
Ok where is book 3? I hope it isn't with the last 3 of the main series: lost in never never land.
Ok where is book 3? I hope it isn't with the last 3 of the main series: lost in never never land.
November 23, 2017
Fun clean read
Hang on to the edge of your seats kiddo, a heck of a ride awaits you.
A continuing story with the Alpha crew of the Etheric Academy.
Hang on to the edge of your seats kiddo, a heck of a ride awaits you.
A continuing story with the Alpha crew of the Etheric Academy.
February 12, 2018
The kids on another grand adventure. This time they save a cat!
September 4, 2018
I like this group of friends
These stories are entertaining and informative. I enjoyed the interaction between the kids and adults. How does Jeo keep surviving all the dangers?
These stories are entertaining and informative. I enjoyed the interaction between the kids and adults. How does Jeo keep surviving all the dangers?
April 21, 2019
Simply want to read more books. I have said before about other books being the best I've read, but these are in a class of there own. Brilliant. Thank you.
April 27, 2019
In Love with History
Great review of key moments in TBQ history and "real" history. Also a sad picture of potential world implosion. Definately good YA fun.
Great review of key moments in TBQ history and "real" history. Also a sad picture of potential world implosion. Definately good YA fun.
October 30, 2019
good book of kids gettin into crap ... and you get a different view of what is going on in china in the series
January 7, 2020
Great book
Very good addition to the TKG series of books
Very good addition to the TKG series of books
April 12, 2021
OK! There is danger, and then there is DANGER!
Neo needs his head smacked hard for his so called field trips! He almost got Alpha Class killed four times!
Neo needs his head smacked hard for his so called field trips! He almost got Alpha Class killed four times!
August 30, 2021
Good
Lots of action and excitement! This group of people/kids are having more than their share of stuff!. Good story! I would like to have more of them
Lots of action and excitement! This group of people/kids are having more than their share of stuff!. Good story! I would like to have more of them
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