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Mallory Sajean #1.5
Station in Peril
A simple stopover becomes a dogged battle!
In search of some rest and relaxation, Mallory Sajean comes alongside a space station. She discovers a battlefield and a hostage taking in progress. Despite the risks, she joins up with a squad of police officers who are going to give it their all.
While facing fanatical aliens and cyborgs, Mallory learns that she'll have to defeat a legendary creature: a Sorfal.
Station in Peril takes place between the first and second books in the MALLORY SAJEAN science fiction series. If you like space opera, action, exotic worlds, and colorful characters, you'll love Mallory!
Read Station in Peril and experience a heart-pounding adventure!
In search of some rest and relaxation, Mallory Sajean comes alongside a space station. She discovers a battlefield and a hostage taking in progress. Despite the risks, she joins up with a squad of police officers who are going to give it their all.
While facing fanatical aliens and cyborgs, Mallory learns that she'll have to defeat a legendary creature: a Sorfal.
Station in Peril takes place between the first and second books in the MALLORY SAJEAN science fiction series. If you like space opera, action, exotic worlds, and colorful characters, you'll love Mallory!
Read Station in Peril and experience a heart-pounding adventure!
- GenresScience Fiction
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 17, 2017
72 people are currently reading
56 people want to read
About the author
Philippe Mercurio
16 books10 followersPhilippe Mercurio is a science fiction writer and author of the MALLORY SAJEAN series.
A huge fan of Jack Vance and of manga like "Battle Angel Alita," he has spent years creating his own science fiction universe with only one objective: to take the reader on a faraway journey full of adventure.
"Procyon Shattered" and "Sileise Raided" are his first stories in the MALLORY SAJEAN series. He is currently working on the next book, "Aldebaran Divided."
When Philippe Mercurio is not writing, he likes trying new things to eat or drink with his friends, even if it ends up badly. He also enjoys classic cars, because driving a 30 years old coupé is a bit like flying the Millennium Falcon: you never know if you'll get lightspeed.
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A huge fan of Jack Vance and of manga like "Battle Angel Alita," he has spent years creating his own science fiction universe with only one objective: to take the reader on a faraway journey full of adventure.
"Procyon Shattered" and "Sileise Raided" are his first stories in the MALLORY SAJEAN series. He is currently working on the next book, "Aldebaran Divided."
When Philippe Mercurio is not writing, he likes trying new things to eat or drink with his friends, even if it ends up badly. He also enjoys classic cars, because driving a 30 years old coupé is a bit like flying the Millennium Falcon: you never know if you'll get lightspeed.
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January 3, 2019
I received this book for free through Voracious Readers Only.
Station in Peril is a science fiction novella inspired in part by the Paris attacks in November 2015.
Captain Mallory Sajean and her crew stop at a space station for a few days of relaxation, and instead are surprised by a hostage situation. The Maslik tribe, fanatics followers of the Sorfal - a dangerous criminal in custody of the police - demand that the Sorfal is released. The police, who are outnumbered, allow Mallory to step in and help. With the station systems failing, Mallory and the police will have to free the hostages before it's too late.
A well-written and fast-paced action story with high stakes.
I loved how both the good guys and the bad guys are aliens. In fact I think Mallory was the only human in the book. I love how she stands up for what is right, disregarding her own safety if needed for the greater good. She is a strong character.
I think Station in Peril does a good job of introducing Mallory and her motley crew. It makes me want to check out the rest of the series.
Station in Peril is a science fiction novella inspired in part by the Paris attacks in November 2015.
Captain Mallory Sajean and her crew stop at a space station for a few days of relaxation, and instead are surprised by a hostage situation. The Maslik tribe, fanatics followers of the Sorfal - a dangerous criminal in custody of the police - demand that the Sorfal is released. The police, who are outnumbered, allow Mallory to step in and help. With the station systems failing, Mallory and the police will have to free the hostages before it's too late.
"Mallory drew the revolver Taskaï-Rij had given her. So that's it, she thought. Instead of indulging myself in a hot bath, I'm using a mad alien who can crush me with a single hand for target practice."
A well-written and fast-paced action story with high stakes.
I loved how both the good guys and the bad guys are aliens. In fact I think Mallory was the only human in the book. I love how she stands up for what is right, disregarding her own safety if needed for the greater good. She is a strong character.
I think Station in Peril does a good job of introducing Mallory and her motley crew. It makes me want to check out the rest of the series.
January 7, 2019
A Space Opera
Wow! Everything happened so fast -- a quick read. BUT it was exciting, intriguing, believeable, action packed and definitely violent! Good reading for young adults or mature readers.
Wow! Everything happened so fast -- a quick read. BUT it was exciting, intriguing, believeable, action packed and definitely violent! Good reading for young adults or mature readers.
May 25, 2020
An explosive adventure involving hostages, epic battles and near death experiences due to very large explosions. It start with a bang and does not stop til it reaches the end.
I am volunteering a review for the author.
I am volunteering a review for the author.
December 29, 2020
Excellent French import, in good English.
Author freebie. A brief story set after the first book of the series. It sort of reminds me of Barbarella? A ship captain, her bodyguard and intelligent ship are having adventures.
Author freebie. A brief story set after the first book of the series. It sort of reminds me of Barbarella? A ship captain, her bodyguard and intelligent ship are having adventures.
May 24, 2020
really liked this one. great story, if minimally complex. excellent pacing. kept my attention easily throughout. Mallory is very likable. didn't want to put it down. qualifies as a page turner. if u need action in yer stories, i'm sure this one won't disappoint.
December 30, 2018
Very good story
July 21, 2020
Wow! What a rush! Sileise Raided hits the space station running from the get-go and does not stop until the very end. This quick read packed quite a punch for me and brings back the days of when I devoured SciFy. For me this was a great introduction to author Philippe Mercurio, and an even better one to what looks like is going to be an exciting series.
Mallory is a great character. Strong, smart, and at the wrong place at the wrong time. All she wanted was a few days relaxing, a hot bath and a hot meal. Instead she ends up a on a space station that has been taken over by fanatics that look like…tadpole? Wait! If that doesn’t make you giggle, they are followers of the Sorfal who resembles a giant slug. I probably should laugh but what can I say, I found it humorous. Her crew consists of Torg, a cybrid, and Jazz, a human brain encased in the ships management system. I adored Torg but it’s Jazz who had taken me for surprise. A human brain encased…Holy The Ship Who Sang, Batman!
Anyhow…Mallory and her crew find themselves helping out the outnumbered station police and what ensues is nothing but fast paced, and brilliant. Great characters, action packed, and a hint of humor, Sileise Raided made for quite a tasty read. Oh look, there’s a previous book I have missed out on. Time to rectify that. I’ll definitely be recommending this series.
Mallory is a great character. Strong, smart, and at the wrong place at the wrong time. All she wanted was a few days relaxing, a hot bath and a hot meal. Instead she ends up a on a space station that has been taken over by fanatics that look like…tadpole? Wait! If that doesn’t make you giggle, they are followers of the Sorfal who resembles a giant slug. I probably should laugh but what can I say, I found it humorous. Her crew consists of Torg, a cybrid, and Jazz, a human brain encased in the ships management system. I adored Torg but it’s Jazz who had taken me for surprise. A human brain encased…Holy The Ship Who Sang, Batman!
Anyhow…Mallory and her crew find themselves helping out the outnumbered station police and what ensues is nothing but fast paced, and brilliant. Great characters, action packed, and a hint of humor, Sileise Raided made for quite a tasty read. Oh look, there’s a previous book I have missed out on. Time to rectify that. I’ll definitely be recommending this series.
April 8, 2020
Je suis admirative devant l’imagination de l’auteur, ces créatures sont horribles et cette laideur en devient comique lorsqu’on essaye de les visualiser. Cette petite nouvelle qui fait suite directement au tome un tient son pari.
Une petite excursion qui devait permettre à Mallory et son garde du corps poilu de se reposer vire à une bataille rangée contre une grosse limace qui a un fort penchant pour se prendre pour un dieu.
Cela va à vitesse grand V et on ne s’ennuie pas une seconde. Toujours un style incisif et maîtrisé. C’est court mais excellent.
Une petite excursion qui devait permettre à Mallory et son garde du corps poilu de se reposer vire à une bataille rangée contre une grosse limace qui a un fort penchant pour se prendre pour un dieu.
Cela va à vitesse grand V et on ne s’ennuie pas une seconde. Toujours un style incisif et maîtrisé. C’est court mais excellent.
June 17, 2020
I received a free review copy of this novella.
While a quick, engaging read and entertaining as a way to pass the time, this novella had some pretty noticeable issues that made it a bit harder to get though that it otherwise would have been. The decision to make this standalone has a pretty big impact on the pace of the opening sections as bursts of action are slowed down by cramming needed exposition into them. Further, peppered throughout are awkward or otherwise questionable sentences that felt very cumbersome to read. Finally, the insistence of the characters to be overly macho and play the role of an action hero without warranting it made them feel awkward and fictional more times than not. Often this took the shape of dialogue that feels wholly unnatural to anyone who isn't trying to appear as cool as the protagonist in an action book. It's worth the read of you already love the series or just need something quick and fun to tear your way though.
While a quick, engaging read and entertaining as a way to pass the time, this novella had some pretty noticeable issues that made it a bit harder to get though that it otherwise would have been. The decision to make this standalone has a pretty big impact on the pace of the opening sections as bursts of action are slowed down by cramming needed exposition into them. Further, peppered throughout are awkward or otherwise questionable sentences that felt very cumbersome to read. Finally, the insistence of the characters to be overly macho and play the role of an action hero without warranting it made them feel awkward and fictional more times than not. Often this took the shape of dialogue that feels wholly unnatural to anyone who isn't trying to appear as cool as the protagonist in an action book. It's worth the read of you already love the series or just need something quick and fun to tear your way though.
September 22, 2018
All she wanted was a break as she pulled into the space station. It will not be restful as there is battle going on and a hostage situation. She joins up with the police to try to get the situation under control. Now will they do it? Can they do it? Can they save the hostage? See if they can
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2020
I received this novella through Voracious Readers. As a novella it doesn't take long to read. Mallory Sajean is a totally over the top heroine who has a total kick ass attitude. If you like your space opera with lots of fighting, weird aliens and an improbable storyline, this one is for you.
December 9, 2023
This is a slightly longer than an hour audio that was narrated by AI. I believe I will reread this in ebook form. I do not want to take anything away from a story just because of AI. It was too distracting with the mistakes and odd pauses in phrasing.
June 28, 2024
This reads like it's for youth readers. Just an action escape adventure with poor dialogue.
February 1, 2019
Entertaining but the characters try so much to be badass that it becomes boring.
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