Death Ship

Earthsearch #2

by James Follett

A science-fiction adventure which was first broadcast on BBC Radio in 1982.

Genres: Science Fiction, Audiobook, Adventure

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

James Follett (not "Follet") was an author and screenwriter, born in 1939 in Tolworth, England.

Follett became a full-time fiction writer in 1976, after resigning from contract work as a technical writer for the British Ministry of Defence. He has wrote over 20 novels, several television scripts (including episodes of the BBC's Blake's 7), and many radio dramas. Follett was one of the 400 most popular British authors, measured by the numbers of books borrowed from public libraries in the UK, having spent 11 years in the public lending right's top two bands of authors.

Reviews

[Daniel Stainback · Rating 3 out of 5]

The over all story was okay, but this should not have been a standalone book. Most of the story here should have been cut and added to the first book. The character never seemed to learn anything, but instead ran around acting extremely stupid. Noah's flood....so stupid. Despite the book's short comings I did enjoyed it...3 stars.

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently listening to episodes 1- 10 of Earthsearch: Deathship for free on BBC. I have been looking forward to getting back with Telson, Sharna, Darv and Astra.

[Paul Bennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues the story started in Earthsearch. This time there is more of a "battle" with the Challenger robots Angel 1 and Angel 2 with the 4 main humans in the story having to outwit them in order to survive. Again, themes mentioned in the prelude Mindwarp are carried through into this book. Although it was another great read in this series, it was disappointing that Jenine and Ewen, who we met in the prelude to the series, aren't mentioned.

[Emz · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rogue AIs escalate their machinations against the crew of the Challenger, unleashing devastating effects. As the desperate search for Earth uncovers more perplexing clues, the personal dynamics of the crew fracture, bringing long-buried conspiracies to their chilling fruition.

[gary stobbs · Rating 3 out of 5]

It could be the future but not for a while

Need to read the other 2 first. Always enjoy these books. An easy read throughout. Will have to check out others from this author

[Sytze Hiemstra · Rating 2 out of 5]

not as good as the first series

[Edward Sargisson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good. The crew of a star ship are nearly all called indirectly by their guardian computers (ANGELs). They leave four children.

[Graham · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the BBC dramatisation, which wasn't bad, the book is only so-so.

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