Download PDF The Last Reaper An Intergalactic Space Opera Adventure JN Chaney Scott Moon Books
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When a high value scientist is taken hostage inside the galaxy's most dangerous prison, Halek Cain is the only man for the job.The last remaining survivor of the Reaper program, Hal is an unstoppable force of fuel and madness. A veteran amputee-turned-cyborg, he has a history of violence and a talent for killing that is unmatched by any soldier. With the promise of freedom as his only incentive, he’ll stop at nothing to earn back his life from the people who made him, imprisoned him, and were to afraid to let him die.Experience this exciting beginning to a brand new series set in the Renegade Star universe. If you're a fan of Escape from New York, Renegade Star, or Deus Ex, you'll love this epic, scifi thriller.
Download PDF The Last Reaper An Intergalactic Space Opera Adventure JN Chaney Scott Moon Books
"I really liked this book and would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't such a blatant rip-off of Kurt Russell's "Escape from L.A." Cain should be an interesting character to follow in succeeding episodes. Nothing really serious; just lightweight fun. Long live "Snake" Plissken!"
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The Last Reaper An Intergalactic Space Opera Adventure JN Chaney Scott Moon Books Reviews
- This book has an interesting MC and an intriguing plot. But after you get past the pretty strong material that's in the sample there are lots of issues with the writing. It's not grammar or typos; it's more like the writing was rushed and the storytelling isn't very careful. In one scene the characters are on a shooting range. Then suddenly they're wrestling in a dojo - with no mention of them leaving the shooting range or entering the dojo. In the same scene the author says there are 4 characters in the room - and then a few paragraphs later refers to a large audience. At another point the main character is in a 'safe zone' with no fighting - and then he is suddenly in the middle of a gang war, with no mention of him leaving the safe zone. You get the idea. Generally, there were often too few details or segues to really follow the action without having to fill in (i.e., make up) a lot of stuff on my own. It made it annoying rather than engaging. Eventually I gave up around the 40% mark because it just wasn't fun to read.
- A new story line in the Renegade Star universe. Although it is in the Renegade universe, it can stand alone, although there are hints to more future tie-ins to that universe.
This is an action packed first book in a series that also has the unenviable job of introducing and establishing new characters. Often these first in a series books drag while the authors work to set the scene and flesh out characters while starting the story arcs. This book manages to do it all, an interesting story, engaging characters while staying true to the Renegade Star universe.
I definitely recommend both this book and all of the others in the Renegade Star universe.
Please note that while I did receive an advance reader copy prior to publication, I did purchase the book when it became available.
I received no other benefits for reviewing this book. - While it intends well, this book is entirely too find of wooden characterization, hazy and undefined communication of spaces, and generally just too fond of tell-don't-show. Which is a terrible shame because despite having a well worn premise and the potential for good snark-porn, it just never establishes voice strongly enough to carry it off. Overall, the pacing felt like escalating video game levels and the protagonists might have been better served by being more traditionally mute. Still, a breezy light read with decent action despite its other flaws.
- I absolutely loved this book. The main character, Hal Cain reminded me of Snake Plissken in all the right ways. Already can’t wait for the next!
- Such a great character, and introduction, to a hopefully long, and prosperous series. I was unable to put it down.
- Take a really tough guy, mess with his anatomy, put him in bad places again and again, mix in an internal AI to 'help' him in those bad places, read and enjoy!
- I really liked this book and would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't such a blatant rip-off of Kurt Russell's "Escape from L.A." Cain should be an interesting character to follow in succeeding episodes. Nothing really serious; just lightweight fun. Long live "Snake" Plissken!
- JN Chaney is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. The Last Reaper is an offshoot of the Renegade series and gives good insight on the Renegade Universe. I kept thinking it had the feel of Judge Dredd.
