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Nomad #1
The Best of Us
The West has been devastated by epidemics, bio-terrorism, war, and famine. Asia has shut its borders to keep the threats at bay, and some with power and influence have already abandoned Earth. Now an escape route a century in the making – the Nomad mission – finally offers hope to a small town and a secret research centre hidden in a rural American backwater. Shrouded in lies and concealed even from the research centre's staff, Nomad is about to fulfil its long-dead founder's vision of preserving the best of humanity to forge a new future. But who decides who's worthy? The mission is now in the hands of a unique AI called Solomon, and an encounter with a band of military veterans reshapes his plans for mankind's future after the arrival of a scientist with a grudge threatens the whole mission. Don’t miss this breathtaking new series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss as she explores the dramatic origins of Jason Anspach & Nick Cole’s GALAXY’S EDGE universe.
588 pages, Paperback
First published October 29, 2019
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Karen Traviss
130 books1,543 followers#1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter and comics author Karen Traviss has received critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series, and her work on Halo, Gears of War, Batman, G.I. Joe, and other major franchises has earned her a broad range of fans. She's best known for military science fiction, but GOING GREY and BLACK RUN, the first books in her new techno-thriller series RINGER, are set in the real world of today. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she lives in Wiltshire, England. She's currently working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third book in the Ringer series, and HERE WE STAND, book three in the NOMAD series.
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November 9, 2019
A very good author
Karen Traviss wrote another great story. I think I like almost everything she writes.
This one has an AI character who thinks about morality. And its thoughts remind me about Heinlein's Starship Troopers novel.
There is a lot of conflict in the story, but not a whole lot of violence. Most of the characters try to find ways to win without just shooting anyone who disagrees.
Recommended especially if you already like the Galaxy Edge series.
Karen Traviss wrote another great story. I think I like almost everything she writes.
This one has an AI character who thinks about morality. And its thoughts remind me about Heinlein's Starship Troopers novel.
There is a lot of conflict in the story, but not a whole lot of violence. Most of the characters try to find ways to win without just shooting anyone who disagrees.
Recommended especially if you already like the Galaxy Edge series.
November 3, 2019
I had never heard of "Galaxy's Edge" before picking up this book by one of my favorite authors - KT. So I really have no idea what any of it is about but having said that let me just say that to read this book and thoroughly enjoy it - it is not necessary.
KT does an outstanding job of creating a moral dilemma in an impossible situation in which different types of characters respond. You form your favorites though none of them are necessarily evil or wrong - they are just doing what they think is the right thing to do. It keeps you thinking throughout.
I greatly enjoyed the unique character - Solomon - or "Sol." He keeps you guessing throughout and I suspect that he will show up in future novels of this series.
Hope KT writes more in this series. I'll be reading more by the other authors in the future. My first look into it was awesome.
KT does an outstanding job of creating a moral dilemma in an impossible situation in which different types of characters respond. You form your favorites though none of them are necessarily evil or wrong - they are just doing what they think is the right thing to do. It keeps you thinking throughout.
I greatly enjoyed the unique character - Solomon - or "Sol." He keeps you guessing throughout and I suspect that he will show up in future novels of this series.
Hope KT writes more in this series. I'll be reading more by the other authors in the future. My first look into it was awesome.
November 9, 2019
This is a shared world book, but you don't need to have ready any of the others. Karen always has her own particular style. She has oceans of respect for soldiers and she really lets it show, but she also gets under the skin of her characters, building compete characters from military types, much as she did in her Star Wars Imperial Commando books, and her Going Grey soon-to-be-trilogy (both highly recommended). Earth is partly wasteland. Biological warfare has cause die-back, a virulent engineered disease which has turned large parts of America and Europe into a wasteland and made Britain into and island sanctuary and Asia into a superpower determined to wipe out die-back at all costs, even if it means nuking infected land. There's no more United States and no more government, just a few isolated places trying to get by. The little farming town of Kill Line is an isolated enclave, growing enough to feed itself and Ainatio, the research station on its border, supposedly looking for a cure for die back. Recently arrived is a small camp of military types and the refugees they've saved from a city, led by Chris Montello, determined not to leave anyone behind. The co-exist peacefully with Kill Line and trade services for food. In these precarious times, it' about as good as it gets. But Ainatio isn't only researching die-back. They are reaching the culmination of a long term project to colonise a distant planet. Though the project is run by humans, it's masterminded by Solomon, an ethical AI, whose mission is to save the best of humanity and take them to the stars. The main problem is that, apart form a dozen department heads, the 1500 or so staff, don't know about the secret project. The ship taking 100 servicemen and women (in cryo) to Nomad base – which was reported lost 40 years ago – is almost there and Ainatio's current director intends to take all her staff there as well. The only problem is that she hasn't told them yet. Well, that's not the only problem. Solomon has his own ideas as to who the 'best' folks to save are. And those Pacific types have noticed a nasty case of die back in the area which means nukes. This is the first in the Nomad sequence. What's happening on Earth is interspersed with what's happening on Nomad Base. It looks as though there's going to be plenty to keep us interested in future books. Some great characters in here, including Solomon himself. Highly recommended.
February 13, 2020
Drawn Out but Interesting Plot
I normally don’t read this genre and normally, I wouldn’t review. Didn’t know where it was going in beginning and guessed wrong which way it was going to go. This was partly due to not really knowing what was going on, how Earth got to 1/2 apocalyptic and the other half of Earth lived somewhat normally.
My review is based on the basics of telling a story. Interesting plot n subplots when I finally found out Didn’t get the picture of how it all came to be until 225+ pages in. I knew I was dealing with long story, kept plodding and a little surprised how Earth got to where it was. And a tad frustrated that author couldn’t be clearer from get go.
Still confused as to existence of governments and relationships with corporations. Never found out details of Baltimore or I missed it. But since an MC and over 100 people were involved......
Coolish AI but if you can develop that, why-how did things get that bad. For that matter, still functioning Earth never helped, discouraged migration and freely nuked apocalyptic Earth.
For such a long story, I’m still a little befuddled with character development. I WANTED to like one of the MCs but can’t say I really knew anyone.
There was one military type engagement in the first half and a huge portion devoted to a single big drama that I wasn’t buying. That was the action and very wanting unless you like to read a lot of words.
I guess if you like this genre, or any, you take a lot of leaps. Me, I wasn’t leaping with a wordy, inconsistent story where I was confused for a good portion, no character I could embrace and bored with a lot of it.
I normally don’t read this genre and normally, I wouldn’t review. Didn’t know where it was going in beginning and guessed wrong which way it was going to go. This was partly due to not really knowing what was going on, how Earth got to 1/2 apocalyptic and the other half of Earth lived somewhat normally.
My review is based on the basics of telling a story. Interesting plot n subplots when I finally found out Didn’t get the picture of how it all came to be until 225+ pages in. I knew I was dealing with long story, kept plodding and a little surprised how Earth got to where it was. And a tad frustrated that author couldn’t be clearer from get go.
Still confused as to existence of governments and relationships with corporations. Never found out details of Baltimore or I missed it. But since an MC and over 100 people were involved......
Coolish AI but if you can develop that, why-how did things get that bad. For that matter, still functioning Earth never helped, discouraged migration and freely nuked apocalyptic Earth.
For such a long story, I’m still a little befuddled with character development. I WANTED to like one of the MCs but can’t say I really knew anyone.
There was one military type engagement in the first half and a huge portion devoted to a single big drama that I wasn’t buying. That was the action and very wanting unless you like to read a lot of words.
I guess if you like this genre, or any, you take a lot of leaps. Me, I wasn’t leaping with a wordy, inconsistent story where I was confused for a good portion, no character I could embrace and bored with a lot of it.
December 27, 2019
This is definitely one of the better science fiction books I’ve read in a long time.
It fits nicely into the Galaxy’s Edge universe.
It has many similarities to GE’s style of writing.
Great characters and good background information for a multitude of them.
There’s really not just one protagonist in the story and that makes it unique and so fun to read.
It has a little of everything that an apocalyptic story should have.
My daughter and I went through it in one sitting.
I was disappointed it had to end, but I’ve heard that there are more related stories to come, so I’ll happily wait patiently for book two.
Great tale Karen!
It fits nicely into the Galaxy’s Edge universe.
It has many similarities to GE’s style of writing.
Great characters and good background information for a multitude of them.
There’s really not just one protagonist in the story and that makes it unique and so fun to read.
It has a little of everything that an apocalyptic story should have.
My daughter and I went through it in one sitting.
I was disappointed it had to end, but I’ve heard that there are more related stories to come, so I’ll happily wait patiently for book two.
Great tale Karen!
May 28, 2025
Blasted through this compelling first book of a trilogy. Could barely stand to put it down for very long: exciting plot and fascinating characters. I'm definitely a Karen Traviss fan.
November 14, 2019
Not the best in the series
While not terrible, this book was not up to the high standard I expect from the series. Being told from the perspective of American survivors, the UK English spelling and mannerisms are annoying. This is the first and probably the last thing I've read from this author. All in all a thumbs down from me. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
While not terrible, this book was not up to the high standard I expect from the series. Being told from the perspective of American survivors, the UK English spelling and mannerisms are annoying. This is the first and probably the last thing I've read from this author. All in all a thumbs down from me. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
November 9, 2019
WOW
Was really worried that it wasnt Anspach and Cole writing this galaxy edge book. No more worry, Karen is a fantastic writer, all the others in the galaxy edge series I couldn't put down, this was no different. Loved it from start to finish, can't wait for the next in series. Is this the original KTF, Keep The Faith, and it's changed through time? I guess we will find out.
Can't recommend enough
Was really worried that it wasnt Anspach and Cole writing this galaxy edge book. No more worry, Karen is a fantastic writer, all the others in the galaxy edge series I couldn't put down, this was no different. Loved it from start to finish, can't wait for the next in series. Is this the original KTF, Keep The Faith, and it's changed through time? I guess we will find out.
Can't recommend enough
October 11, 2024
Well. That was anticlimactic.
Solomon, a moral AI, decides the best trait of mankind is altruism and self-sacrifice. Now plunge that theme into a post-apocalyptic America, complete with it's own gritty man with a dark past. A man seeking redemption. A man with nothing to lose.
After spending a century confined within the scientific community of Ainatio, Solomon becomes fascinated with soldiers and decides that men with altruistic qualities deserve to be preserved and saved.
There's about 5 POVs, but only Chris's no-nonsense POV carries me through the book. Though the setting mentions a diverse group of people, the story feels constricted, as though the these characters were imprisoned and forced to connect to each other. They lack individual conflict, that little spark of mistrust in a post-apocalyptic setting. This undermines the central conflict. Even after the deed is done, one of the main character admits the climax was anticlimactic.
My biggest gripe is that the story doesn't feel finished. It's very polished and neat, but still incomplete. The epilogue doesn't address the each character's fate, but instead picks up a new *alien* POV which solves nothing and opens up a whole can of worm I don't want to discuss here.
Overall, the best part of the book was Chris's POV and his outlook toward life. The book has many things I don't like, but I dig how the author builds the prose and the language of this man's POV. 3,5/5.
Solomon, a moral AI, decides the best trait of mankind is altruism and self-sacrifice. Now plunge that theme into a post-apocalyptic America, complete with it's own gritty man with a dark past. A man seeking redemption. A man with nothing to lose.
After spending a century confined within the scientific community of Ainatio, Solomon becomes fascinated with soldiers and decides that men with altruistic qualities deserve to be preserved and saved.
There's about 5 POVs, but only Chris's no-nonsense POV carries me through the book. Though the setting mentions a diverse group of people, the story feels constricted, as though the these characters were imprisoned and forced to connect to each other. They lack individual conflict, that little spark of mistrust in a post-apocalyptic setting. This undermines the central conflict. Even after the deed is done, one of the main character admits the climax was anticlimactic.
My biggest gripe is that the story doesn't feel finished. It's very polished and neat, but still incomplete. The epilogue doesn't address the each character's fate, but instead picks up a new *alien* POV which solves nothing and opens up a whole can of worm I don't want to discuss here.
Overall, the best part of the book was Chris's POV and his outlook toward life. The book has many things I don't like, but I dig how the author builds the prose and the language of this man's POV. 3,5/5.
November 9, 2019
Not Galaxy's Edge but Great Human Wave SF
There's a style to Nick Cole's MilSF: a gritty Star Wars universe (sans, the stupidity of the recent movies), in which good men face bad choices. This is not it. It's near-future classic post-apocolypse storytelling, with a strong moral theme of good men vs good men in a world where many of the choices seem obviously right - until they aren't. The moral complexity isn't any of that cynical nihilist rubbish either. Unfortunately, the book is marred 3/4 in by an asinine Deus Ex Machina - pure authorial "I need the plot to go here" non-sense that briefly breaks an important viewpoint character. Trust me, you'll know it when you read it. Nonetheless, I could not put this book down, and I very much hope the author gives us a sequel.
There's a style to Nick Cole's MilSF: a gritty Star Wars universe (sans, the stupidity of the recent movies), in which good men face bad choices. This is not it. It's near-future classic post-apocolypse storytelling, with a strong moral theme of good men vs good men in a world where many of the choices seem obviously right - until they aren't. The moral complexity isn't any of that cynical nihilist rubbish either. Unfortunately, the book is marred 3/4 in by an asinine Deus Ex Machina - pure authorial "I need the plot to go here" non-sense that briefly breaks an important viewpoint character. Trust me, you'll know it when you read it. Nonetheless, I could not put this book down, and I very much hope the author gives us a sequel.
November 2, 2019
OMG
OMG! What an author! I am overwhelmed. I had read her Wess’har Wars series which was exceptional, so when I discovered another series by her I felt so blessed. She is such an awesome teller of tales, any reader will find it a place they want to visit. My only regret is I discovered this series as it started, so I must wait for the next book.
OMG! What an author! I am overwhelmed. I had read her Wess’har Wars series which was exceptional, so when I discovered another series by her I felt so blessed. She is such an awesome teller of tales, any reader will find it a place they want to visit. My only regret is I discovered this series as it started, so I must wait for the next book.
June 19, 2021
Love Karen Traviss and that's how I found this series. Took me the first 10 hours to really get into the story, mostly due to an uninteresting narration. Overall not a terrible post-apocalyptic story, just could've been 8 hours instead of 18.
December 16, 2021
Good as GE. Better on its own.
Now that this series has broken free from Galaxy's Edge, I think KT will be better suited to do her thing. That isn't to say GE isn't good. What I hope to relay with this review is that KT handles her stories a lot differently than GE normally would. Without getting into details, KT wrestles foremost with moral dilemmas in all her stories. As for her prose, which I've seen a few complaints about, it never bothered me. I obsess of history and different languages when I'm not in the trenches with with sci-fi or my own work, though. Seeing a Brit do British things excites me more than it annoys. They are a proud people, and the way they command their language is always a joy to behold.
Now that this series has broken free from Galaxy's Edge, I think KT will be better suited to do her thing. That isn't to say GE isn't good. What I hope to relay with this review is that KT handles her stories a lot differently than GE normally would. Without getting into details, KT wrestles foremost with moral dilemmas in all her stories. As for her prose, which I've seen a few complaints about, it never bothered me. I obsess of history and different languages when I'm not in the trenches with with sci-fi or my own work, though. Seeing a Brit do British things excites me more than it annoys. They are a proud people, and the way they command their language is always a joy to behold.
December 8, 2019
Great new side story in Galaxy's Edge world (but not about dogs)
Galaxy's Edge has become quite the phenomenon with Jason Anspach and Nick Cole at the helm. This NOMAD storyline from Karen Traviss is Earth-bound... at least to begin with. No bounty hunters. No members of The Legion. Instead, this is a great side story about what makes humans human and what traits would be desired if humans were to colonize somewhere beyond their known home. It's not science fiction per se but more visceral, even moving, in how it illustrates human nature and how non-humans may judge quality, ethical behavior, and sacrifice in "mankind". My only disappointment was that, as a first book, I will not be able to have closure and will need to get Book 2 in order to find out how the several plot lines meet. Unlike several books in the Galaxy's Edge collection, this was the first one (of the entire catalog) that did not seem to stand on its own. The others seem to allude to more but could be read cover to cover and feel completed. I anticipate the NOMAD books will tie in with the entirety of the Galaxy's Edge worlds, or galaxy, so to speak, and am just a little frustrated I will have to wait and see. Overall, I found the story engrossing and want to read more because the characters are well-developed and the storyline very promising. And don't judge the book by its cover - what I thought was a dog was not --- and it wasn't 100 percent of what makes "the best of us" --- (spoiler: it might, however show the reader what the very best COULD be). Kudos to Karen Traviss.
Galaxy's Edge has become quite the phenomenon with Jason Anspach and Nick Cole at the helm. This NOMAD storyline from Karen Traviss is Earth-bound... at least to begin with. No bounty hunters. No members of The Legion. Instead, this is a great side story about what makes humans human and what traits would be desired if humans were to colonize somewhere beyond their known home. It's not science fiction per se but more visceral, even moving, in how it illustrates human nature and how non-humans may judge quality, ethical behavior, and sacrifice in "mankind". My only disappointment was that, as a first book, I will not be able to have closure and will need to get Book 2 in order to find out how the several plot lines meet. Unlike several books in the Galaxy's Edge collection, this was the first one (of the entire catalog) that did not seem to stand on its own. The others seem to allude to more but could be read cover to cover and feel completed. I anticipate the NOMAD books will tie in with the entirety of the Galaxy's Edge worlds, or galaxy, so to speak, and am just a little frustrated I will have to wait and see. Overall, I found the story engrossing and want to read more because the characters are well-developed and the storyline very promising. And don't judge the book by its cover - what I thought was a dog was not --- and it wasn't 100 percent of what makes "the best of us" --- (spoiler: it might, however show the reader what the very best COULD be). Kudos to Karen Traviss.
June 3, 2020
A well-written book, but rather lacking in the KTF I expect from the GE universe. This is however a story about a particular time, giving insight into what was happening besides the Savages and Lighthuggers and hints at where the hyperdrive came from.
Of course, that hint came at the very end of the book which leads me to why this only scored a 4 for me: it was too long. For the story that it was, it could definitely have been condensed. The AI was interesting, probably the most interesting character in the book, but a lot of the ancillary activity seemed superfluous.
None of it was bad, but I found myself repeatedly wishing things would move faster. This is more of a statement of my attention span than anything else, but this my review and all. I thought things were coming to a head at what turned out to be the 2/3 point, so that seemed a bit off to me.
This should probably have been two books, but I do appreciate the author providing value for money so I won't complain on that relative to $10 for a <300 page book. It did leave me wanting to see what happens next so it wasn't a failure by any stretch, it just didn't quite clear the "5" bar.
Of course, that hint came at the very end of the book which leads me to why this only scored a 4 for me: it was too long. For the story that it was, it could definitely have been condensed. The AI was interesting, probably the most interesting character in the book, but a lot of the ancillary activity seemed superfluous.
None of it was bad, but I found myself repeatedly wishing things would move faster. This is more of a statement of my attention span than anything else, but this my review and all. I thought things were coming to a head at what turned out to be the 2/3 point, so that seemed a bit off to me.
This should probably have been two books, but I do appreciate the author providing value for money so I won't complain on that relative to $10 for a <300 page book. It did leave me wanting to see what happens next so it wasn't a failure by any stretch, it just didn't quite clear the "5" bar.
October 30, 2019
A rare 5 star review.
I loved this book. Karen Travis writes so well, I immediately started looking for more of her books. This one has an all too plausible dystopian future for our planet, and three small groups trying to survive with some semblance of community. There is the isolated research institute supposedly trying to find a way to restore the environment, a small village farming to support themselves and the institute, and a group of veterans who banded together to save those they could. The tension and cautious interactions between and within these groups is so realistically described that it is impossible not to engage with the characters. Even the AI is very likable.
The Nomad mission is revealed as maybe a way out, but for who? The action builds to a highly satisfying climax, and the conclusion is both pleasing and appropriate. Karen Travis knows how to write a full length story, with a opening, a meaty middle, and a well thought out end.
I loved this book. Karen Travis writes so well, I immediately started looking for more of her books. This one has an all too plausible dystopian future for our planet, and three small groups trying to survive with some semblance of community. There is the isolated research institute supposedly trying to find a way to restore the environment, a small village farming to support themselves and the institute, and a group of veterans who banded together to save those they could. The tension and cautious interactions between and within these groups is so realistically described that it is impossible not to engage with the characters. Even the AI is very likable.
The Nomad mission is revealed as maybe a way out, but for who? The action builds to a highly satisfying climax, and the conclusion is both pleasing and appropriate. Karen Travis knows how to write a full length story, with a opening, a meaty middle, and a well thought out end.
February 8, 2020
A Phenomenally Mesmerizing, Riveting, book!!!
This has been the best book I have read in a year. I read a LOT of SciFi, Fantasy books, sometimes 2 a day. Characters are the most important thing to me, specifically people that I can like, and a world view that is hopeful, not depressing. This book's plot was Riveting. I couldn't pull myself away. Easy things to say that I've read about so many other books that are boring in comparison. This also had a Marvelous A. I. I can't seem to find many good A. I. books. This may have even topped the others. It even compares well to The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, which has always been Top to me. Also the WWW Trilogy.
This has been the best book I have read in a year. I read a LOT of SciFi, Fantasy books, sometimes 2 a day. Characters are the most important thing to me, specifically people that I can like, and a world view that is hopeful, not depressing. This book's plot was Riveting. I couldn't pull myself away. Easy things to say that I've read about so many other books that are boring in comparison. This also had a Marvelous A. I. I can't seem to find many good A. I. books. This may have even topped the others. It even compares well to The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, which has always been Top to me. Also the WWW Trilogy.
December 1, 2019
All I can say is "Wow!"
I very reluctantly picked up this pre- pre- prequel to Ansbach and Cole's Galaxy's Edge series. Telling the story of mankind's earliest voyage to the stars, there were none of the familiar characters or places from its parent series. I was very pleasantly surprised to find I might enjoy this novel - which owes more to "serious" SFF like 2001 or Heinlein than Galaxy's Edge's take on star fantasy like Star Wars with a dollop of mil-SF - more than the original novels. I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of what looks like a great new series.
I very reluctantly picked up this pre- pre- prequel to Ansbach and Cole's Galaxy's Edge series. Telling the story of mankind's earliest voyage to the stars, there were none of the familiar characters or places from its parent series. I was very pleasantly surprised to find I might enjoy this novel - which owes more to "serious" SFF like 2001 or Heinlein than Galaxy's Edge's take on star fantasy like Star Wars with a dollop of mil-SF - more than the original novels. I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of what looks like a great new series.
March 28, 2021
Great
As expected of this author, this was a great book, a bit long but with plenty of fleshing out, drama, mystery, intrigue and action. There's moral dilemmas aplenty and it gets one thinking about ourselves in the situation the characters are in. The world building is well done and the characters are done really well that you actually care about them. Being a prequel to the main Galaxy's Edge universe you can tell this is a difficult time for humanity but it's a lovely book.
As expected of this author, this was a great book, a bit long but with plenty of fleshing out, drama, mystery, intrigue and action. There's moral dilemmas aplenty and it gets one thinking about ourselves in the situation the characters are in. The world building is well done and the characters are done really well that you actually care about them. Being a prequel to the main Galaxy's Edge universe you can tell this is a difficult time for humanity but it's a lovely book.
April 19, 2021
This book does not really fit into the Galaxy's Edge series. It is a good book. Karen Travis has written other Scifi books I have read and she is a great story teller. This is a completely new set of characters not mentioned else where in the Galaxy's Edge universe so far as I can tell. Many people complained that it drug on a bit. The end was a bit anti-climactic for me so I understand the complaints. I really hope that if she writes another it is quickly connected to the rest of the story line.
October 14, 2021
Excellent Story
This was my first “Galaxy’s Edge” story and I was disappointed that there was not a Book 2. The world here in the story is messed up, but there is hope. The characters were well developed, even though I didn’t understand the background stories. The fault is my own, I must be reading out of order. Solomon is a very interesting character. I look forward to reading more about the alien/human relationship at the finish of this story. I hope there will be more books!
This was my first “Galaxy’s Edge” story and I was disappointed that there was not a Book 2. The world here in the story is messed up, but there is hope. The characters were well developed, even though I didn’t understand the background stories. The fault is my own, I must be reading out of order. Solomon is a very interesting character. I look forward to reading more about the alien/human relationship at the finish of this story. I hope there will be more books!
February 7, 2020
The thing I love most about this book is that it feels real. What I mean by that is it really does feel like the story could really happen. It is not a post-apocalyptic view of the world with savages trying to kill the good people (read Mad Max), the conflict feels genuine and the premise is very interesting. I am looking forward to the continuation of this story.
Thanks for the awesome read, Karen!
Thanks for the awesome read, Karen!
November 5, 2019
Classic Traviss
I’ve long been a fan (Halo & Star Wars) but this story is so full of originality and Galaxy’s Edge origin.
Tiny snippets of Galaxy’s Edge history fitted perfectly with the storyline. (Or visa versa as the case maybe.
I couldn’t put it down.
Can’t wait for book 2.
First class Karen Traviss
I’ve long been a fan (Halo & Star Wars) but this story is so full of originality and Galaxy’s Edge origin.
Tiny snippets of Galaxy’s Edge history fitted perfectly with the storyline. (Or visa versa as the case maybe.
I couldn’t put it down.
Can’t wait for book 2.
First class Karen Traviss
November 20, 2019
amazing
this was a pig in a poke for me, thought i may take a chance and it has bern an amazing experience. one tiny issue (not a complaint) i still do not know for certain who is who. i know the main characters of course but a name that only comes up occasionally gets lost for me. Probably just me.
this was a pig in a poke for me, thought i may take a chance and it has bern an amazing experience. one tiny issue (not a complaint) i still do not know for certain who is who. i know the main characters of course but a name that only comes up occasionally gets lost for me. Probably just me.
November 20, 2019
It is easy to forget that this book is set in the GE universe and instead is just a very well written book about morality and Integrity in a world devastated by agricultural weapons, I found the naivety of Solomon a bit wearing at times but I guess that makes me a cynic, it's really good book and I look forward to the next Nomad book
December 10, 2019
The world is changing.
Most of the America's is dead, between famine, food die out and war of all shapes and kinds. We have a corporation who has sent colonists 45 years into a different solar system and the far East who have shut their borders. And a moral sentient being. A fabulous read!!!
Read and enjoy!
Most of the America's is dead, between famine, food die out and war of all shapes and kinds. We have a corporation who has sent colonists 45 years into a different solar system and the far East who have shut their borders. And a moral sentient being. A fabulous read!!!
Read and enjoy!
January 24, 2020
One of the best science fiction novels I've read recently. The middle of the book dragged a bit, and the author tends to belabor some issues, but the characters were excellent. The plot was well formed and interesting. Looking forward to the next novel in the series. I highly recommend this book to others!
April 2, 2020
Masterfully crafted post apocalypse landscape, and narrative. The struggle to survive a destroyed America, and hope of a new world coming closer to grasp, and an ending that had me more hyped for a sequel than anything else I've ever read, watched, or played. It's killing me now that I have to wait for the sequel, cause this was an outstanding experience, and the ending really has me hooked.
August 19, 2020
Great change of pace from the usual Galaxy's Edge novel but really enjoyed seeing people living in a post-apocalypse earth before the hyperdrive was invented. Really enjoyed the twist on the stereotypical AI in charge of all the systems and with a suspenseful end that made you want to never put it down. Loved the world building it created for the last days of Earth we never got to see before.
October 23, 2021
Superior morality play against a sci fi backdrop
Nicely formed characters including a self learning AI set the stage for an exploration of what constitutes the best in human nature. Aliens and settlement of a planet 45 light years from earth are set to add new layers of complexity as the series progresses.
Nicely formed characters including a self learning AI set the stage for an exploration of what constitutes the best in human nature. Aliens and settlement of a planet 45 light years from earth are set to add new layers of complexity as the series progresses.
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