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Ambassador #7
The Last Frontier
Never has there been more at stake for the people on Earth.
The referendum is simple: does Earth join gamra, the organisation that governs the Exchange, the FTL space travel network?
A “yes” vote would mean substantial changes to Earth’s governments, but a “no” vote would leave Earth open to those who want no rules and no laws.
As diplomat living off Earth, Cory Wilson is one of the few people who understands the threat posed by the giant businesses of the Pretoria Cartel and the alien forces allied with them, but he and his team went on a holiday to New Zealand and communication has been mysteriously cut off.
Someone is taking control of the world’s communication channels, bringing the campaign to its knees. By the time Cory finds out that the race is on, the only hope for the “yes” vote is a hard-hitting, negative campaign that requires him to go into the lion’s den: the homelands of the obscenely rich members of the Pretoria Cartel, where gun-crazy hunters, lions and elephants are just the start of his problems.
The referendum is simple: does Earth join gamra, the organisation that governs the Exchange, the FTL space travel network?
A “yes” vote would mean substantial changes to Earth’s governments, but a “no” vote would leave Earth open to those who want no rules and no laws.
As diplomat living off Earth, Cory Wilson is one of the few people who understands the threat posed by the giant businesses of the Pretoria Cartel and the alien forces allied with them, but he and his team went on a holiday to New Zealand and communication has been mysteriously cut off.
Someone is taking control of the world’s communication channels, bringing the campaign to its knees. By the time Cory finds out that the race is on, the only hope for the “yes” vote is a hard-hitting, negative campaign that requires him to go into the lion’s den: the homelands of the obscenely rich members of the Pretoria Cartel, where gun-crazy hunters, lions and elephants are just the start of his problems.
- GenresScience Fiction
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2017
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Patty Jansen
146 books293 followersAuthor of Science Fiction and fantasy and non-fiction.
Author of the Ambassador series, the Icefire Trilogy, For Queen And Country series and the Return of the Aghyrians series.
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September 21, 2017
Book 7! Patty really cranks these books out, to her credit. And I believe a lot of the appeal to these books lies in the familiarity bred by her rapid publication. These books are not exactly action packed - indeed, as the series title suggests, it is often about the diplomatic minutae in which the titular Ambassador Cory Wilson often finds himself. This book is no different. Yet, because I read these books ever few months, I am emotionally invested in him and the rest of his association.
This book takes place entirely on Earth, which is a departure for the series. This marks the culmination of the last couple books as the people of Earth consider and vote on the referendum to join (or not) the gamra; the interplanetary governing body that is part UN and part EU. Specifically, this book focuses on the politics of Earth more than the series ever has before. We learn more about the history of the Coldi infiltration of Earth starting in the 20th century and get hints and snippits of problems on Earth that have involved aliens or alien tech. However, much of it comes down to money and power; who has it and who stands to gain by the referendum's passage or failure.
I have a tendancy to try and read some sort of major convergence of storylines into a climax into these books. However, while there are bits of previous storylines that continue to come up, this is mainly just focused on the Earth vote and Cory's attempts to lobby for its passage. True to form, there isn't much action and when there is it is sparsely detailed. So to enjoy this book is to enjoy the political machinations and intrigue, of which there is a lot. And, as I've said, being familiar with Cory's growing association and being interested in the details of the different team members' growth also helps. These books are probably not for everyone, but I enjoy them a lot.
This book takes place entirely on Earth, which is a departure for the series. This marks the culmination of the last couple books as the people of Earth consider and vote on the referendum to join (or not) the gamra; the interplanetary governing body that is part UN and part EU. Specifically, this book focuses on the politics of Earth more than the series ever has before. We learn more about the history of the Coldi infiltration of Earth starting in the 20th century and get hints and snippits of problems on Earth that have involved aliens or alien tech. However, much of it comes down to money and power; who has it and who stands to gain by the referendum's passage or failure.
I have a tendancy to try and read some sort of major convergence of storylines into a climax into these books. However, while there are bits of previous storylines that continue to come up, this is mainly just focused on the Earth vote and Cory's attempts to lobby for its passage. True to form, there isn't much action and when there is it is sparsely detailed. So to enjoy this book is to enjoy the political machinations and intrigue, of which there is a lot. And, as I've said, being familiar with Cory's growing association and being interested in the details of the different team members' growth also helps. These books are probably not for everyone, but I enjoy them a lot.
October 16, 2018
Will Earth vote to join the galactic empire? It’s an exciting jumping-off point, but the book fizzles, without delivering on it’s promise. Perhaps it’s because I’m tired of the list of acceptable villains lately confined to (a) rouge CIA agents; and/or (b) evil, anti-environmentalist corporations.
May 13, 2024
...in which Cory and his crew find that technology is great - when it works as it is supposed to. It's a good 3-book arc with an ending that is HFN with a sigh of relief.
September 3, 2017
Continuing the story, Cory is staying on his father’s farm on the north island of New Zealand with his association. Three weeks have past and he is at first blissfully unaware that his messages are being blocked. Then a lawyer turns up and wants to whisk him to South Africa for a clandestine meeting. A short while later they discover that the referendum has been brought forward and they have only weeks to prepare.
Ambassador 7 continues the tradition of chaos and mayhem along with political wrangling. There is the usual action and close calls and enough drama to keep the reader interested. I thought a lot of it was getting a bit stale and predictable however. The Tamerian plot has also become farfetched and implausible and I think the author is on dangerous ground by introducing zombies into a SciFi. This move also doesn’t fit with earlier stories where Cory received a blood donation from a Tamerian. Dead people don’t have blood to give and their rotting flesh would be putrid and blatantly obvious.
The idea that a corporation could hinder a president is also not plausible. Not because they couldn’t do it, but because they’d have never let her into power in the first place. Not to mention the fact that she recruits vigilantes to defend her with no comeback. Not plausible.
As I have stayed with this series for 8 books I’ll continue, but it had better not deteriorate any worse.
Ambassador 7 continues the tradition of chaos and mayhem along with political wrangling. There is the usual action and close calls and enough drama to keep the reader interested. I thought a lot of it was getting a bit stale and predictable however. The Tamerian plot has also become farfetched and implausible and I think the author is on dangerous ground by introducing zombies into a SciFi. This move also doesn’t fit with earlier stories where Cory received a blood donation from a Tamerian. Dead people don’t have blood to give and their rotting flesh would be putrid and blatantly obvious.
The idea that a corporation could hinder a president is also not plausible. Not because they couldn’t do it, but because they’d have never let her into power in the first place. Not to mention the fact that she recruits vigilantes to defend her with no comeback. Not plausible.
As I have stayed with this series for 8 books I’ll continue, but it had better not deteriorate any worse.
January 24, 2018
This Ambassador story has a more complex plot and deals with deeper political and ethical issues than previous ones. Will the conservative old guard of Nations of Earth continue to block Earth’s gamra membership? Can a huge corporate cartel actually control global communication and alter news enough to take over Earth’s government? And what are Tamerians doing on Earth?! Who is “building” them? While I miss the abundant witty humor of previous books, Patty Jansen delivers an excellent addition to her Ambassador series!
December 23, 2018
Excellent story again!
As usual, the story had a good pace, with enough intrigue, drama, excitement and quiet times to keep the reader engaged. The idea of tampering with electronic votes is definitely relevant in this day and age in the real world too! Not to mention bought votes and judges; I realize some of that might happen, hopefully it is exceedingly rare and always brought to light eventually.
Note: very satisfying conclusion and the series could stop here. I am really glad there is another book!
As usual, the story had a good pace, with enough intrigue, drama, excitement and quiet times to keep the reader engaged. The idea of tampering with electronic votes is definitely relevant in this day and age in the real world too! Not to mention bought votes and judges; I realize some of that might happen, hopefully it is exceedingly rare and always brought to light eventually.
Note: very satisfying conclusion and the series could stop here. I am really glad there is another book!
September 16, 2018
It's time to fight the Cartel!
We start in New Zealand at City's fathers farm, where it's suddenly noticed that the electronic mail was not coming through or going out. Then strange things and unknown people show up at the farm. Things become even stranger with missing people especially since these are ill people who can't afford the medications to regain their health. Political, conspiracies and gunplay keeps you reading.
Read and enjoy.
We start in New Zealand at City's fathers farm, where it's suddenly noticed that the electronic mail was not coming through or going out. Then strange things and unknown people show up at the farm. Things become even stranger with missing people especially since these are ill people who can't afford the medications to regain their health. Political, conspiracies and gunplay keeps you reading.
Read and enjoy.
July 20, 2017
Amazing as usual. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages, desperate to see how they work things out. This book is set entirely on Earth but there are still plenty of alien goings on. Cory not only has to save the Earth referendum but cope with his own struggles and those of his associates. Well depicted, very real. Highly recommended.
May 10, 2024
A little slower than most
This book may be one of the weaker books in the series. It dragged in a number of spots and ended rather abruptly.
This book may be one of the weaker books in the series. It dragged in a number of spots and ended rather abruptly.
June 14, 2024
A very excellent series. Someone the main character figures everything out without actually getting killed. It's very enjoyable seeing how he manages to get things done.
January 3, 2018
Ever since I read the first book in the Ambassador series, I was hooked. I've read all of the books in the series and eagerly look forward to each new installment. Ambassador 7: The Last Frontier didn't disappoint. Like the previous books, it has wonderful characters, fascinating alien cultures, action, intrigue and drama. I particularly like how this one was set in New Zealand. Having lived there, I found the juxtaposition between the familiar and strange to be compelling. Jansen draws me in with her writing style, dialogue and plots. As usual, I couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to the release of Ambassador 8 to find out what happens to Cory and his team next.
I was given a advance review copy of Ambassador 7: The Last Frontier and voluntarily chose to leave an honest and unbiased review.
I was given a advance review copy of Ambassador 7: The Last Frontier and voluntarily chose to leave an honest and unbiased review.
June 26, 2020
Awesome
I love this series. Cory is my hero and the way he is human but more. He models ISTJ in Myers Briggs which is the coldi people. They are my soul people. Please keep them coming
I love this series. Cory is my hero and the way he is human but more. He models ISTJ in Myers Briggs which is the coldi people. They are my soul people. Please keep them coming
November 8, 2021
Excellent Again
Fast paced and enjoyable as all the books of the story so far. Once you have started you won't want to put it down.
Fast paced and enjoyable as all the books of the story so far. Once you have started you won't want to put it down.
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