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Rise of the Empire #2
Sanctuary
-NOTE- This book has been professionally re-edited as of March 23, 2016
A new start, six hundred light-years from Earth.
Tomas Klein founder of Olympus had brought his people to a new world, freed them from constraints of Earth and its governments. But a new world brings new dangers. Tomas Klein will need to set aside past regrets and rise up to the challenge.
Adrian Farkas a commander in Olympus Fleet will need to use all his skills when more responsibility is put on his shoulders. One of Olympus scout ships encounters a mysterious and dangerous foe, while another makes contact with an apparently friendly alien race. New allies and new foes threaten the security of Olympus. Finding themselves in the middle of a long lasting war, the Olympus leaders will need to make tough choices in order to protect their people.
Sanctuary is the second book in the "Rise of the Empire" series, it continues the story from Olympus and follows a part of humanity that chose to split off from Earth and make their own way to the stars.
Rise of the Empire Book 1 - Olympus
Rise of the Empire Book 2 - Sanctuary
Rise of the Empire Book 3 - Out of the Ashes
Rise of the Empire Book 4 - Warpath
A new start, six hundred light-years from Earth.
Tomas Klein founder of Olympus had brought his people to a new world, freed them from constraints of Earth and its governments. But a new world brings new dangers. Tomas Klein will need to set aside past regrets and rise up to the challenge.
Adrian Farkas a commander in Olympus Fleet will need to use all his skills when more responsibility is put on his shoulders. One of Olympus scout ships encounters a mysterious and dangerous foe, while another makes contact with an apparently friendly alien race. New allies and new foes threaten the security of Olympus. Finding themselves in the middle of a long lasting war, the Olympus leaders will need to make tough choices in order to protect their people.
Sanctuary is the second book in the "Rise of the Empire" series, it continues the story from Olympus and follows a part of humanity that chose to split off from Earth and make their own way to the stars.
Rise of the Empire Book 1 - Olympus
Rise of the Empire Book 2 - Sanctuary
Rise of the Empire Book 3 - Out of the Ashes
Rise of the Empire Book 4 - Warpath
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2014
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63 people want to read
About the author
Ivan Kal
42 books384 followersIvan Kal writes science fiction and fantasy, and is the author of the space opera series Rise of the Empire.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
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January 18, 2018
Good Read!
I'm really enjoying the series. I finished book 1 last night and jumped right into book 2. I've really enjoyed this take on the expansion into space and can't wait to see where the story goes!
I'm really enjoying the series. I finished book 1 last night and jumped right into book 2. I've really enjoyed this take on the expansion into space and can't wait to see where the story goes!
February 25, 2024
Sanctuary is the second book in this series, and as expected at the end of the first book, humans do do some alien butt kicking, only it's not on earth. Kind of surprising if you ask me, but I guess they need to start somewhere. The story is pretty good still, new aliens, interspecies cooperation, and a whole lot more. Great scifi stuff here. I'm going to read the next one, and see where it goes, though I'm not sure I'll keep reading after that if the humans remain as hands of as they have up to this point. Somebody needs to get in there and take out the alien menace.
June 20, 2019
Wow, this one surpasses the first once with excellent pacing, character development, and complexity. Ivan Kal is without a doubt my new favorite other and that is something that had not changed for 30 years! Ok now high praise like that might tend to attract high criticism so let me frame it in that I base this on the story and not the mechanics. It may be some of the editing might need a little enhancing for those that are sticklers for all of the rules of the road. Personally though I burned through this thing in 3 days and only age and fatigue kept me from pushing harder. Thank You for this great work and I hope other recognize this as something worthy of your regard and time.
September 6, 2020
Good
But that part with beathany in the middle ruined the rest of the book for me I still enjoyed it but I was in a bad mode the rest of the day feel like he just added romantic interest with almost no build up but being best buds and then appruptly cutting it for what felt to me as a poor attempt at character development I might be wrong though and it will be explained in the future
But that part with beathany in the middle ruined the rest of the book for me I still enjoyed it but I was in a bad mode the rest of the day feel like he just added romantic interest with almost no build up but being best buds and then appruptly cutting it for what felt to me as a poor attempt at character development I might be wrong though and it will be explained in the future
October 30, 2025
Epic Space Battle
Book 2 of the Rise of the Empire series. This follows two separate groups. Olympus and the old Earth. The bulk of the story is on Olympus and there is a clash with one of the groups of bad guys. The story is engaging and leaves you curious about what will happen next. Lots of advances and weapons and in the end it comes down to war. While sci-fi is not normally my thing, this is a fun series. It will be interesting to see where it goes next.
Book 2 of the Rise of the Empire series. This follows two separate groups. Olympus and the old Earth. The bulk of the story is on Olympus and there is a clash with one of the groups of bad guys. The story is engaging and leaves you curious about what will happen next. Lots of advances and weapons and in the end it comes down to war. While sci-fi is not normally my thing, this is a fun series. It will be interesting to see where it goes next.
July 22, 2022
Another easy, fun read. I say easy because it was so engaging I blasted through it
The world building and evolution of the characters as well as storyline has been enjoyable. This has been a quick, easy read because it is so engaging. I already purchased the next one in a series going to be opening up next
The world building and evolution of the characters as well as storyline has been enjoyable. This has been a quick, easy read because it is so engaging. I already purchased the next one in a series going to be opening up next
June 3, 2020
Space battle....with missiles
The second was better than the first but not by much. Character development seems stunted and story is slow to get going. We will see how we progress with number 3
The second was better than the first but not by much. Character development seems stunted and story is slow to get going. We will see how we progress with number 3
September 10, 2020
Better than the first
More characterization and plot than the previous novel, but still needs some work. It could use some more editing and the textual flow feels iff throughout much of the book, similar to an immature writing style.
More characterization and plot than the previous novel, but still needs some work. It could use some more editing and the textual flow feels iff throughout much of the book, similar to an immature writing style.
September 11, 2023
Very contrived pacing. Space seemed too filled with advanced aggressive aliens.. Too focussed on some characters for my taste but admittedly i am spoiled by the complex plot of the "Honor Harrington" saga..
February 29, 2024
I'm enjoying this series
I am quickly reading this very enjoyable science fiction series. The story line is fast moving. The science is interesting and the portrayal of the humans is spot on.
I am quickly reading this very enjoyable science fiction series. The story line is fast moving. The science is interesting and the portrayal of the humans is spot on.
September 21, 2021
A Great story continues
Moving on to the other parts of space keeps this book from feeling like a longer first book again. The different species are neat too.
Moving on to the other parts of space keeps this book from feeling like a longer first book again. The different species are neat too.
November 27, 2016
So-So SciFi Story is Hampered By Author's Lackings
Though slightly improved in editing and/or proofreading, "Sanctuary," remains a pothole strewn road of a SciFi read. It's tedious, plodding, and just plain boring at times. The author appears to believe that needless "backstories," repetitive passages, hobbled together, helps his base storyline.
Book 2 finds the benevolent emperor of a socialist meritocracy, and his subjects, building their new civilization on their new home. Aliens, both friendly and dangerous, are encountered in nearby star systems. Lots of talk, lots of research, lots of building, little action takes place.
The storyline, is at best, just ok. The broken syntax, grammar, missing or misused words, and general substandard written words of the author, are a true distraction. The ignorance of science, disdain of military, and inane pretentiousness, self righteousness of the author's beliefs, are annoying.
"Sanctuary" was fully read via Kindle Unlimited and has a "neutral" recommendation.
Though slightly improved in editing and/or proofreading, "Sanctuary," remains a pothole strewn road of a SciFi read. It's tedious, plodding, and just plain boring at times. The author appears to believe that needless "backstories," repetitive passages, hobbled together, helps his base storyline.
Book 2 finds the benevolent emperor of a socialist meritocracy, and his subjects, building their new civilization on their new home. Aliens, both friendly and dangerous, are encountered in nearby star systems. Lots of talk, lots of research, lots of building, little action takes place.
The storyline, is at best, just ok. The broken syntax, grammar, missing or misused words, and general substandard written words of the author, are a true distraction. The ignorance of science, disdain of military, and inane pretentiousness, self righteousness of the author's beliefs, are annoying.
"Sanctuary" was fully read via Kindle Unlimited and has a "neutral" recommendation.
May 13, 2015
Terribly written ok story
Ok story but I find comparative stupidity of the rest of the galaxy versus humans to be difficult to accept but it is sci-fi.
The writing is awful. On almost every page there are words missing, misused, or wrong. For example a ship expended all its missiles but the author wrote expanded instead. It makes the book hard to read trying to decode what he meant, and a simple word processor would solve most of the errors.
Ok story but I find comparative stupidity of the rest of the galaxy versus humans to be difficult to accept but it is sci-fi.
The writing is awful. On almost every page there are words missing, misused, or wrong. For example a ship expended all its missiles but the author wrote expanded instead. It makes the book hard to read trying to decode what he meant, and a simple word processor would solve most of the errors.
January 31, 2023
2 stars. DNF at 30%. Shallow story describing the first years after arrival in a new colony of the portion of humanity that left earth under a benevolent socialist dictator. It's really just a continuation of the first book with all of the inconsequential "action" related in a boring set of disconnected POVs.
May 12, 2015
Good but spelling and grammar mistakes abound
Not much more to say than the title implies. If you liked the first book and you can deal with spelling mistakes in nearly every paragraph then you'll find this a great sequel.
Not much more to say than the title implies. If you liked the first book and you can deal with spelling mistakes in nearly every paragraph then you'll find this a great sequel.
May 17, 2016
Done and done!
#2 down and going for 3. Good series and each character is progressing well. I like the idea of the ship master having 2 wolves/lions to stand by his aide. It adds an aura of authority and dominance. Hopefully we will see them in action. Thx
#2 down and going for 3. Good series and each character is progressing well. I like the idea of the ship master having 2 wolves/lions to stand by his aide. It adds an aura of authority and dominance. Hopefully we will see them in action. Thx
December 19, 2014
really good book. One of the best I have ever read, and I have read 10,000+ books in my life:)
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