The Modloch Empire (Steven Gordon Series)

Steven Gordon #3

by J.W. Murison

Book three in the Steven Gordon series takes us in to the heart of the Modloch Empire. Humanity quickly becomes ensnared by galactic politics. The people of Earth have to choose a single representative and the President of the United States is elected. He leaves his office and rushes to the aid of the fleet, now trapped within the Modloch Emperor's web. He picks up the UK King and his new wife on route, and together they begin a campaign to win the heart and minds of the Modloch Emperor and his people. Humanity is at last coming of age, but its enemies have not forgotten the devastating losses inflicted against them. Steven, Komoru and their crews find themselves drawn into the middle of the unfolding drama. At the twelfth hour, they are all that stands between humanity and extinction.

Genres: Science Fiction

372 pages, Paperback

Published June 10, 2016

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite horrid science, the characters carried the story, I enjoyed it. But, I must warn you, the author would have us believe that the seasons are caused by the Earth "wobbling". In point of fact they are caused by the Earth NOT wobbling, but by it's axial tilt. This unwobbling state is proven by the fact that we have a "North star" which year round is always "there". The Earth does wobble very slowly, over many thousands of years, the "North star" was once a different star entirely, in 3000 BC, the North Star was a star called Thuban (also known as Alpha Draconis). Seasons are caused by the amount of energy from the Sun that hits a given hemisphere.

[Tony Hisgett · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first half of this book is about the political manoeuvring and ‘loop-hole’ finding needed to get Humans enrolled into the galactic federation. The later part sees more action as the Albany try to destroy the Earth.

On the surface this seems a decent story, the problem is the author has gone way beyond science and logic and is well into the realms of fantasy. Surprisingly I still enjoyed most of the story, but quite a lot really doesn’t make sense. If possible I would have given 2.5 stars.

[Les · Rating 5 out of 5]

Les Barrie

I was delighted to find that J.W.Murison had maintained the quality of his storytelling, in fact I would actually rate this book higher than it's predecessors.The story follows on immediately from the black planet and is concentrated on the humans expanding their relationship with the Modloch and other alien species ,it explores the possible pitfalls and misunderstandings that would occur when totally different cultures are thrown together, the existing characters are continued and in many cases expanded and several great new characters both human and alien are introduced and the ending leaves almost limitless possibilities for further adventures.

[Levi Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

Very engaging and difficult to put down. The action was almost constant and whenever they action slowed down the intrigue picked up. I was especially happy to read that Charlie received something in light of everything that he had endured.

[Mr M. R. Callaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Impressed

Have enjoyed all three books so far I am hoping for more soon. A good group of characters that deserve further exploration

[Johnny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book three

Mistakes: I found four. I’m not talking about how any of the characters talk. I mean actual mistakes. One was a wrong word, twice there where repeats of words in sentences, and one was a word that needed to be plural and wasn’t.
Plot: More ship building, lots of politics, some fighting.
I wish more detail was given when it came to the building.
Characters: Most of the focus was on support characters, but I enjoy that they aren’t interchangeable.
8/10

[Michael Robbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still Good Reading

This was another very good book. Most not all but most of the other series that I've read about this time or after book 4 the books start to get boring and then around the last few books the good stories pick up again. Glad to say so far it us still a Great series. I'm reading all day long. Glad I'm retired so I have all day to read. Really this is a great series and I'm still giving it two thumbs up.

[James Brackett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paramount Sidebars

Personality conflicts and scientific answers vie with the description of interplanetary conflict and economics. Friends support each other through overarching intrigues.

[Ian Denner]

Excellent

And thus the adventures continues. I am currently re-reading the series for the umpteenth time and enjoying it immensely. What I'm looking forward to most of all is that there are 2 new books in the series that I didn't know about...

[David William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not literature, but a fun read.

[Larry Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great read, took awhile but overall it is a great read lol

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read. much better than the first book. This whole series suffers from wrong word choices, but nothing a good proof reader couldn't fix.