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Keepers of the Universe #1
First Strike
Stella Jayne Walsh, New York City’s top-rated trauma surgeon, holds an astounding record. She’s never lost a patient—until the day she does. In that moment, her world shatters, and she’s swept into an adventure that launches her from Manhattan into alien worlds in the far reaches of space.
John “Ryder” Alexander is a handsome rogue and one of the most decorated soldiers in the galaxy—until he turns unwilling mercenary, blackmailed into committing heinous crimes.
Stella is targeted by a woman hell-bent on creating a universe where other women don’t exist and all men bend to her will. Stella and her crew of misfits must stop this villain before she helps awaken a slumbering force of evil.
Can Stella let go of the life she knew and learn to trust her unlikely new team to save everyone—and everything—she loves?
John “Ryder” Alexander is a handsome rogue and one of the most decorated soldiers in the galaxy—until he turns unwilling mercenary, blackmailed into committing heinous crimes.
Stella is targeted by a woman hell-bent on creating a universe where other women don’t exist and all men bend to her will. Stella and her crew of misfits must stop this villain before she helps awaken a slumbering force of evil.
Can Stella let go of the life she knew and learn to trust her unlikely new team to save everyone—and everything—she loves?
- GenresScience Fiction
362 pages, Paperback
First published June 12, 2022
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August 17, 2022
This book was fun and fresh! Science fiction meets female super hero in the first book in the series. The characters are funny and lovable and the plot is "out of this world" as we follow Stella on her adventures throughout the universe. There are plenty of characters working for good or evil and lots of twists that will keep you on your toes. The novel wrapped up with a satisfying conclusion that also left me wanting to know what would be next for Stella in novel number two!
May 11, 2023
Not as advertised.
I found this to be quite a difficult read at first, it purports to be sci-fi but what little there is isn't explained in any way shape or form leaving the reader with innumerable questions on how everything works. Having said all that the storylines are good and well-populated with interesting well-written characters, and when you eventually figure out what's going on it's not a bad read, Baz.
I found this to be quite a difficult read at first, it purports to be sci-fi but what little there is isn't explained in any way shape or form leaving the reader with innumerable questions on how everything works. Having said all that the storylines are good and well-populated with interesting well-written characters, and when you eventually figure out what's going on it's not a bad read, Baz.
May 24, 2023
Mixed feelings about the book
Technology and physics do not make much sense in this book. The plot is interesting, but too 🧀. The characters are underdeveloped and jumping between scenes is too chaotic. I almost forced myself to finish the reading and will certainly skip the next book.
Technology and physics do not make much sense in this book. The plot is interesting, but too 🧀. The characters are underdeveloped and jumping between scenes is too chaotic. I almost forced myself to finish the reading and will certainly skip the next book.
March 20, 2024
An amazing book!
I loved this book! A doctor and a ninja warrior from TV were both abducted by aliens. The ship that they were on when they were abducted was overrun by Raiders. Luckily, the police of the universe called the sentinels, rescued them. In this time, the doctor found out she was more than just a doctor. She was actually a keeper. She was an alien too.
I loved this book! A doctor and a ninja warrior from TV were both abducted by aliens. The ship that they were on when they were abducted was overrun by Raiders. Luckily, the police of the universe called the sentinels, rescued them. In this time, the doctor found out she was more than just a doctor. She was actually a keeper. She was an alien too.
August 10, 2024
fun read
It’s a fun and quick read. The vocabulary is quirky for a contemporary novel, but it adds to the character of the story. It’s the beginning of, what I’m assuming is, a series of stories based around finding heroes to add to the main character for a final battle. Good introduction story and fun characters. Personally really enjoyed Elliot as a comic relief character.
It’s a fun and quick read. The vocabulary is quirky for a contemporary novel, but it adds to the character of the story. It’s the beginning of, what I’m assuming is, a series of stories based around finding heroes to add to the main character for a final battle. Good introduction story and fun characters. Personally really enjoyed Elliot as a comic relief character.
July 29, 2022
Great first book out of the gate!
First Strike is Angela Hass's first book and it is the perfect combination of Sci-fi and a bit of fantasy. The characters where ones you rooted for or completely despised. Looking forward to seeing where the next books go!
First Strike is Angela Hass's first book and it is the perfect combination of Sci-fi and a bit of fantasy. The characters where ones you rooted for or completely despised. Looking forward to seeing where the next books go!
February 16, 2023
Wonderful read. Action-packed with Avengers-style humour. Refreshing to have a reluctant heroine at the height of her career and a love interest that is not brash but can hold his own against any villain. Especially as he is not threatened by but supports her in coming into her own.
February 19, 2023
Thanks to Netgalley and Spotted Owl Publishing for the ARC of this book.
Good adventure story with the superhero genre thrown in. Ending resolves well with a clear opening for a future continuation of the story.
Good adventure story with the superhero genre thrown in. Ending resolves well with a clear opening for a future continuation of the story.
January 4, 2023
Complicated
Took a long to get nowhere. It is not like me to give up on a book but this one broke the mould.
Took a long to get nowhere. It is not like me to give up on a book but this one broke the mould.
February 15, 2023
Light read with decent character development. I enjoyed it.
April 7, 2023
Angela Haas has created a wonderful new world of badass sci-fi/fantasy women! I had a blast diving into her amazing world of Keepers, hilarious villains, and witty banter. I can't wait for Book Two!
May 6, 2024
Redemption
Cruelty, hate, kidnapping, loss. All key ingredients of a space novel. Don't forget beings almost like the Time Lords. Powerful, just, and caring of others.
Cruelty, hate, kidnapping, loss. All key ingredients of a space novel. Don't forget beings almost like the Time Lords. Powerful, just, and caring of others.
December 25, 2024
A few interesting characters but this was really not my thing
November 22, 2022
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Science Fiction
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
First Strike, by author Angela Haas, is the first installment in the authors Keepers of the Universe series. As the story opens, readers are introduced to Dr. Stella Jayne Walsh, a trauma surgeon who works for New York City's Mercy General. She's not had a death in 5 years, but that is all about to change. On that same day, Walsh is drugged, kidnapped, and spirited away, along with former reality contestant Elliot Driver, to another universe where they are supposed to be the newest residents of a fledgling new planet led by Captain Stallworth.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
*Genre* Science Fiction
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
First Strike, by author Angela Haas, is the first installment in the authors Keepers of the Universe series. As the story opens, readers are introduced to Dr. Stella Jayne Walsh, a trauma surgeon who works for New York City's Mercy General. She's not had a death in 5 years, but that is all about to change. On that same day, Walsh is drugged, kidnapped, and spirited away, along with former reality contestant Elliot Driver, to another universe where they are supposed to be the newest residents of a fledgling new planet led by Captain Stallworth.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
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