Return to Demeter

Demeter #2

by Alan Hansen

After surviving two kidnappings the year before Ryder and his friends think they are done with Demeter. But when a mysterious illness starts manifesting in Ryder's little sister Debbie the team knows they have to find a way to return to Demeter before its to late. But not all is safe the mysterious planners of the nefarious plots last year are still unknown and the group must survive more attempts on their lives. Will they survive another adventure on Demeter?

218 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2014

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Reviews

[HeyAlvin96gmail.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first book in the series and looked forward to reading the second book. I was quickly wrapped up in the characters and their first challenge. In the first book, Barry Hales is a class bully that sets the story in motion. He returns in quite a different role in the second book. Debbie, as always is a great character that made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. Light but fun reading. Once I started I couldn't put it down. I've just started the third book in the series and I suspect I'll finish it by tomorrow.

[Marc Delacroix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Demeter delivers everything I crave in young adult science fiction space travel, mystery illnesses, and high stakes conspiracies. Hansen ramps up the tension with an illness that pushes Ryder and crew back into the thick of interstellar danger. The return to Demeter isn't just geographical it's emotional, as characters confront lingering traumas and threats. A worthy sequel that deepens the lore and expands the universe.

[Adam McHall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryder’s return to Demeter isn’t just another adventure’s personal. Watching him race against time to save his sister adds emotional urgency that hits hard. The group dynamics, loyalty, and the lurking threats kept me flipping pages. A great blend of suspense and heart.

[Scott Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a parent looking for books my teen will want to read, this was a win. No unnecessary romance, no filler, just clean, fast-paced storytelling with high stakes and moral clarity. Ryder and his friends show courage and grit. Bonus, I enjoyed it too.

[Bryan Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hits the sweet spot for middle and high school readers with accessible language, fast pacing, and themes of resilience, teamwork, and sibling loyalty. Perfect for students who like sci-fi but don’t want to slog through overly complex world building. Highly recommend for school libraries.

[Heinrich Heine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not a hardcore sci-fi reader, but this was easy to get into. It reads like a space thriller with young protagonists and just enough mystery to keep me guessing. Didn’t feel lost even though I hadn’t read Book I (though now I want to). Surprisingly enjoyable.

[Gardens Publishing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Demeter series. Ryder and his friends, and sister return. Not only do they return, but they drag Ryder's former nemesis along with them. Characters evolve and Debbie in particular feels the story with humor and delight.