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The Dennamore Scrolls #2
Velocity
When Holly Crowe, an outsider in Dennamore, learns of the extraordinary discovery of alien artifacts, she stuns the inner circle of the space mission set out to unlock their mysteries by claiming she is meant to be their captain.
Claire Gordon lives for fixing cars in her father’s workshop, hiking the Adirondacks, and reading science fiction, but it’s not enough. Desperate to find meaning in her life, Claire stumbles upon the secret space mission and may have finally found her purpose. As Holly and Claire work toward an uncertain future, only one thing is for certain--they will have to risk their lives and their hearts to discover the truth.
Claire Gordon lives for fixing cars in her father’s workshop, hiking the Adirondacks, and reading science fiction, but it’s not enough. Desperate to find meaning in her life, Claire stumbles upon the secret space mission and may have finally found her purpose. As Holly and Claire work toward an uncertain future, only one thing is for certain--they will have to risk their lives and their hearts to discover the truth.
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First published January 11, 2022
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Gun Brooke
41 books217 followersGun Brooke resides in the countryside in Sweden with her very patient family. A retired neonatal intensive care nurse, she now writes full time, only rarely taking a break to create web sites for herself or others and to do computer graphics. Gun writes both romances and sci-fi. She is the recipient of the 2009 Alice B. Medal for "body of work."
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December 30, 2021
This book, or better yet this series, brings out my inner child (maybe it’s not buried that far, but that’s beside the point). It makes me remember watching movies like “The Goonies” and wanting to discover treasures hidden in a secret place full of adventure, questions and riddles to solve along the way. That’s what this book is all about, an ancient secret that has been hidden in Dennamore and being discovered by a group of people (adults in this case). Only this is not a pirate treasure, it resides in the realm of science fiction. I don’t want to say too much about this book for those that have not read the first book. I just want to say that I like how the discoveries continue, how the group of people expands, and how all these sci-fi details are incorporated. There is so much to explore, it is a fun journey.
In the first book there is a starting romance between Darian and Samantha, which continues in this book. I enjoyed reading more about them, the romance is (like in the first book) very light. There is so much happening and the number of characters is pretty big, so there is not a lot of room for in-depth thoughts and feelings. After reading the blurb for this second book I thought there would also be a second romance, between Holly and Claire, but either I completely misunderstood the blurb or it is misinforming, because I didn’t see it. Maybe a romance will form later.
An entertaining book full of sci-fi discoveries. Recommended.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
In the first book there is a starting romance between Darian and Samantha, which continues in this book. I enjoyed reading more about them, the romance is (like in the first book) very light. There is so much happening and the number of characters is pretty big, so there is not a lot of room for in-depth thoughts and feelings. After reading the blurb for this second book I thought there would also be a second romance, between Holly and Claire, but either I completely misunderstood the blurb or it is misinforming, because I didn’t see it. Maybe a romance will form later.
An entertaining book full of sci-fi discoveries. Recommended.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 25, 2021
Velocity is book two in The Dennamore Scrolls series. After finding out the Dennamore original ancestors are aliens in book one, we are brought into the discovery of other artifacts the aliens had hidden. As the group of citizens grow in number a Captain is found and the search for the Mother ship and a crew continues.
Brooke has successfully continued her sci-fi series with this robust telling of what happens next when generationally removed ancestors learn how to use alien technology. What could have been a dry discourse is instead fast moving yet information driven with plenty of adventures along the way.
This was a fun and quick read as my interest was an ‘all in’ scenario. Brooke is a master at catching your attention and bringing you into her imagination with ease. If you liked the first book, you will love Velocity. (The books should be read in order to fully understand the story.)
I received a free advance review copy from Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Brooke has successfully continued her sci-fi series with this robust telling of what happens next when generationally removed ancestors learn how to use alien technology. What could have been a dry discourse is instead fast moving yet information driven with plenty of adventures along the way.
This was a fun and quick read as my interest was an ‘all in’ scenario. Brooke is a master at catching your attention and bringing you into her imagination with ease. If you liked the first book, you will love Velocity. (The books should be read in order to fully understand the story.)
I received a free advance review copy from Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 3, 2022
I’ve been looking forward to reading Velocity by Gun Brooke since I consumed Yearning, the first book in “The Dennamore Scrolls” series. I fell in love with the characters and the story in the first novel. This second book has only added to my enjoyment of this tale.
This novel is like a combination of some of my favorite reads. All of the major characters and most of the secondary ones have an undeniable yearning to return to the small town of Dennamore at some point in their lives. That was the original mystery they had to solve in the first book. There are also treasures to unearth, puzzles that must be completed, and a truly wild adventure. There are also hints of alien influences. In fact, it’s way more than just hints. The romance between Darian and Samantha in the first novel continues in this new book with the addition of a new romance starting with Holly and Claire in Velocity. The author did a great job with the setting for this unique story. The characters, more numerous with each book are well-developed and easy to remember.
This is truly a well-written spec-fic/sci-fi series with (so far) at least two lovely WLW romances embedded in the story. Yearning definitely caught my attention and drew me into the story. Velocity has totally hooked me, and I will be waiting impatiently for the next book in the series. I recommend that you get both of these novels and read them in order. Then we will all be ready for the third and final book in this series.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
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This novel is like a combination of some of my favorite reads. All of the major characters and most of the secondary ones have an undeniable yearning to return to the small town of Dennamore at some point in their lives. That was the original mystery they had to solve in the first book. There are also treasures to unearth, puzzles that must be completed, and a truly wild adventure. There are also hints of alien influences. In fact, it’s way more than just hints. The romance between Darian and Samantha in the first novel continues in this new book with the addition of a new romance starting with Holly and Claire in Velocity. The author did a great job with the setting for this unique story. The characters, more numerous with each book are well-developed and easy to remember.
This is truly a well-written spec-fic/sci-fi series with (so far) at least two lovely WLW romances embedded in the story. Yearning definitely caught my attention and drew me into the story. Velocity has totally hooked me, and I will be waiting impatiently for the next book in the series. I recommend that you get both of these novels and read them in order. Then we will all be ready for the third and final book in this series.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
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February 14, 2022
This is an organic continuation of the first book in this series and beware: to fully "get" this book you really need to have read the first one - no hardship since Gun Brooke weaves a very likely sci-fi yarn. The revelation that started in book one goes on and picks up momentum. I liked how the story flows smoothly until at the end where it comes to a new point of no return. The next installment is sourly needed because there is a cliff-hanger tossed in at the very last page.
January 22, 2022
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is book 2 in the Dennamore Scrolls series and you really have to read book 1 Yearning first to understand what’s going on.
This picks up not long after book 1 ends and focusses on exploring more about finding the Velocity and recruiting more people to the ‘project’. One of these people is Holly Cross, a professor in town who stumbles across the group’s secret and is pivotal to the next stage. The other new major character is Claire, the town mechanic whose ‘yearning’ also leads her to the group.
The original eight characters are given plenty to do, with the deepening of Sam and Darien’s relationship and further discoveries about the town and the ship they are seeking. I did find the blurb misleading, Holly doesn’t stun anyone with her revelation and I thought the blurb implied that Holly and Claire would be couple number 2, and while there are hints this might happen, nothing explicit takes place to confirm this.
It’s hard to review this without giving away major spoilers. Mostly this is a typical second book in a trilogy, in that it unpacks more info, but ends on a cliffhanger because book three will wrap everything up. Although to be honest, I can’t figure out how everything that needs to happen can take place in the final book. Perhaps it will turn into a longer series. I did find the expanding world interesting, but felt the pacing was off, it felt like there was a lot of repetition about discoveries and what had happened previously, and the end seemed very rushed. The so called ‘bad guy’ also played a minor role, and his character doesn’t add anything to the story except to provide a reason for everything to have to be done quickly.
Overall though, this is a nice expansion on book 1 and anyone who enjoyed that will enjoy this. 4 stars.
This is book 2 in the Dennamore Scrolls series and you really have to read book 1 Yearning first to understand what’s going on.
This picks up not long after book 1 ends and focusses on exploring more about finding the Velocity and recruiting more people to the ‘project’. One of these people is Holly Cross, a professor in town who stumbles across the group’s secret and is pivotal to the next stage. The other new major character is Claire, the town mechanic whose ‘yearning’ also leads her to the group.
The original eight characters are given plenty to do, with the deepening of Sam and Darien’s relationship and further discoveries about the town and the ship they are seeking. I did find the blurb misleading, Holly doesn’t stun anyone with her revelation and I thought the blurb implied that Holly and Claire would be couple number 2, and while there are hints this might happen, nothing explicit takes place to confirm this.
It’s hard to review this without giving away major spoilers. Mostly this is a typical second book in a trilogy, in that it unpacks more info, but ends on a cliffhanger because book three will wrap everything up. Although to be honest, I can’t figure out how everything that needs to happen can take place in the final book. Perhaps it will turn into a longer series. I did find the expanding world interesting, but felt the pacing was off, it felt like there was a lot of repetition about discoveries and what had happened previously, and the end seemed very rushed. The so called ‘bad guy’ also played a minor role, and his character doesn’t add anything to the story except to provide a reason for everything to have to be done quickly.
Overall though, this is a nice expansion on book 1 and anyone who enjoyed that will enjoy this. 4 stars.
January 17, 2022
I love it when I find a new series to obsess about. ‘Velocity’ is the second book in Gun Brooke’s Dennamore Scrolls series, but it can be read as a standalone too. I haven’t read the first book, ‘Yearning’, but I definitely need to now. ‘Velocity’ is the story of a town and its discovery of an alien background they didn’t know existed. Holly Crowe is astounded to find alien artefacts whilst out taking photographs one day and is determined to find out more. Claire Gordon, a local mechanic with a love of science fiction finally finds some meaning and purpose when she too is let in on the secret. As they join others everything begins to make sense. But will it lead them into danger and peril?
This was an intriguing story, with superb world-building and imagination. I love sci-fi and this hit all the right buttons for me. There was love, romance and family too. The group were trying to solve a puzzle and I was completely engrossed in their journey towards discovery. The blend of different characters worked extremely well. We had some sapphic characters and their relationships, but we also had tight family bonds and friendship. I want to find out what happens next to them and can’t wait for the next instalment.
I was given this ARC for review.
This was an intriguing story, with superb world-building and imagination. I love sci-fi and this hit all the right buttons for me. There was love, romance and family too. The group were trying to solve a puzzle and I was completely engrossed in their journey towards discovery. The blend of different characters worked extremely well. We had some sapphic characters and their relationships, but we also had tight family bonds and friendship. I want to find out what happens next to them and can’t wait for the next instalment.
I was given this ARC for review.
January 3, 2022
Velocity continues right where The Yearning leaves off. The Dennamore Scrolls series should be read in order. In book one Detective Darian Tennan along with librarian Samantha Pike learn that their ancestors were actually aliens who settled in a mountain valley in the 1700s. They and their small group of friends are learning as much as they can about the technology and spacecraft hidden beneath the lake. If they have hopes of flying the craft they need to let more people in on the secret. The first two, who are already drawn to the area, are college Professor Holly Crowe and local mechanic Claire Gordon.
The action is fast paced as the team work to unlock more of the technology. I kept thinking of Star Trek as a captain is assigned and ranks and titles fall into place for forming a command crew. The light romance continues with Darian and Samantha. Feelings are expressed but it doesn't go beyond shared kisses. Also the potential is there for something between Holly and Claire but nothing is overt. (That surprises me considering the blurb implies more.) I don't read a lot of sci-fi but I can't wait for the next in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The action is fast paced as the team work to unlock more of the technology. I kept thinking of Star Trek as a captain is assigned and ranks and titles fall into place for forming a command crew. The light romance continues with Darian and Samantha. Feelings are expressed but it doesn't go beyond shared kisses. Also the potential is there for something between Holly and Claire but nothing is overt. (That surprises me considering the blurb implies more.) I don't read a lot of sci-fi but I can't wait for the next in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 19, 2022
This is the second part of the series that takes place in a town called Dennamore, on our Planet Earth, in which its inhabitants are experiencing a strange yearning, both those who have always remained in the town and those who had to go to other places for studies or work. This yearning was initially described in the book of the same name Yearning, which is the first chapter of the series.
And if you are wondering if it is possible to read this second episode by itself, the answer is no.
So from here better continue only those who have already read the first part.
In this second the protagonists grow in number slowly but inevitably, since among all the discoveries they are making thanks to their NIECs is the need to form a crew capable of driving what seems to be their ship, Velocity, although first they must discover where it is and how to access it.
The story in addition to having the protagonists of the first chapter, Samantha the librarian who has never left Dennamore, Darian the LA police officer, who returned along with her grandmother Camilla to reoccupy Brynden 4, one of the original houses of the first inhabitants of Dennamore, also Carl, Philber, Brandon, Raoul, and Walker, now increases with Holly and Samantha, which will be of great importance in this second episode and probably in the next one as well.
Desmond Miller is still out there always trying to snoop and meddle, he's not going to make it easy, especially Samantha.
But it has been a good continuation of a previous good first chapter, so I hope that the next one will not take long to discover how the adventure continues, or ends.
Publisher Bold Strokes Books was kind enough to provide me with an advanced reading copy via Netgalley for my honest review
And if you are wondering if it is possible to read this second episode by itself, the answer is no.
So from here better continue only those who have already read the first part.
In this second the protagonists grow in number slowly but inevitably, since among all the discoveries they are making thanks to their NIECs is the need to form a crew capable of driving what seems to be their ship, Velocity, although first they must discover where it is and how to access it.
The story in addition to having the protagonists of the first chapter, Samantha the librarian who has never left Dennamore, Darian the LA police officer, who returned along with her grandmother Camilla to reoccupy Brynden 4, one of the original houses of the first inhabitants of Dennamore, also Carl, Philber, Brandon, Raoul, and Walker, now increases with Holly and Samantha, which will be of great importance in this second episode and probably in the next one as well.
Desmond Miller is still out there always trying to snoop and meddle, he's not going to make it easy, especially Samantha.
But it has been a good continuation of a previous good first chapter, so I hope that the next one will not take long to discover how the adventure continues, or ends.
Publisher Bold Strokes Books was kind enough to provide me with an advanced reading copy via Netgalley for my honest review
January 15, 2023
As ever Gun Brooke can write everything. The story of Dennamore continues in this book 2 and the secrets are revealed. Looking forward to the next book in this serie.
January 13, 2022
Book 2 in the Dennamore Scrolls series, picking up where book 1 (Yearning) left off. In my opinion it is necessary to read the books in order as the storyline continues without too much explanations. Which is good, I liked the faster pace in this books compared to the first one. It might be because the group finds a captain, but things seem to be moving towards a departure into space. I am really liking this series, the relationship between Darian and Samantha from the first book keeps progressing slowly, the other characters each have their own voice, all characters have a specific role to play and the addition of Holly and Claire as the captain and chief engineer was an interesting development. I can't wait for the third installment in which, I suspect, we will finally head off to the great unknown!
Final thing: the blurb is kind of misleading. Don't expect to be reading a romance, while there are hints towards maybe a mutual interest between Holly and Claire nothing of the sort happens. At all.
***Thank you Netgalley and Bold Stroke Books for giving me the chance to read and review this book***
Final thing: the blurb is kind of misleading. Don't expect to be reading a romance, while there are hints towards maybe a mutual interest between Holly and Claire nothing of the sort happens. At all.
***Thank you Netgalley and Bold Stroke Books for giving me the chance to read and review this book***
February 23, 2022
My prior review for this series noted that the main characters changed, based not the book description. The book description needs to change. It, by no means, corresponds to this book here. This book is a direct continuation of the prior book, with the some of the same leads, plus a woman named Holly sliding into one the POV's.
Above is all I was going to point out. Another good solid book. Enjoyable. Liked it.
Rating: 4.45
February 22 2022
Above is all I was going to point out. Another good solid book. Enjoyable. Liked it.
Rating: 4.45
February 22 2022
October 2, 2022
Excellent. The crew is forming.
September 28, 2024
4 stars. This was even better than book one. I loved it. It picks up where book one leaves off and not only are we still following the adventures of Samantha and Darian but we also follow Holly and Claire and I adored those two just as much. It was wonderful seeing Darian and Samantha’s relationship develop further. They make such a great pair and I really love them together. Holly and Claire’s relationship is a budding one and I’m excited to get more of it in the next one. They are both such awkward little beans.
This book was way more action packed and the world building was a lot clearer. I loved the reveal of and how easily she took to that role. The ending was great and I’m glad that book three is out so that I can just immediately jump right into it. This series has been super entertaining and a lot of fun so far and I’m excited to see where it’s going to go next.
This book was way more action packed and the world building was a lot clearer. I loved the reveal of and how easily she took to that role. The ending was great and I’m glad that book three is out so that I can just immediately jump right into it. This series has been super entertaining and a lot of fun so far and I’m excited to see where it’s going to go next.
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