I reside in Central Florida with the wife and two daughters. After thirty years in engineering, my time is now spent chronicling the adventures of fictitious heroes. They are off-world, fighting the good fight, keeping Man alive. For some it was meant to be their calling. For others... not so much. All however are willing to fight until the end. Flip open one of my books. Tag along as unlikely heroes try to conquer the galaxy or save all humanity. Get aboard as you're either with us or against us. This may be your ticket out of here... at least for a short while. Hope you have a great day!
--This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Stephen Arseneault; 1st edition (29 November 2014)
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I love the concept. Enjoy much of the interaction between characters, however, the abrupt writing style with dramatic changes in circumstances - almost in the sweep of a sentence or two - makes it too unreal at times. I know this seems a ridiculous statement as sci fi is unreal. Despite this I want to continue reading the series as I have been drawn into the individual plight of Joni and also am keen to know how the larger war scenario pans out.
just as good as exile again another day spent reading,couldnt put it down. lucky its cold and wet, have just bought the 3rd one and am anticiating another full day reading. not my usual choice of genre but am thoroughy enjoying enjoying it
4.0 out of 5 starsGood story line but rushed ending.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2016
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The first book in the Omega series was free and I enjoyed it enough to purchase the second book but I am not sure I am going to continue with the series.. The stories move along at a good pace and the main characters are likeable but a little too much the same - Knog is not human he is a grunta, many of the characters are other alien species yet they all come across as human. The science behind the space portals, ion drives and blaster weapons is (thankfully) not described it just exists - if you want to go from one galaxy to another you just book into a space portal and your there more or less instantly. The ships have anti-grav and ion drives can be used for both atmospheric and space flight. Blasters, the common weapon, blow humans and aliens alike apart - everything just works without the author attempting to theorise on how they work which I think is refreshing. My main criticism of the first two books in the series is that the endings are rushed. Each book in the series is between 250~260 pages long and the author has tried to stuff a whole episode into this length which, in the first two books, he fails to do without the ending coming across as rushed. There are 8 books in the series, 2045 pages in all.
5.0 out of 5 stars... series so far (1-5) as although each book was fantastic I loved reading it as one and can't wait ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2015
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Going to write this review for all of the series so far (1-5) as although each book was fantastic I loved reading it as one and can't wait for number 6.
They say never judge a book by the cover so I didn't, I liked the cover and liked that I could read the first one for free before deciding whether I wanted to carry on and buy the rest.
What an adventure, I thought the characters were fascinating and the fact that our first hero wasn't human was a real bonus. With so many ups and downs, points and counterpoints, truths and lies every page provided a fantastic reason to turn to the next.
So looking forward to the rest of the series Stephen so get those fingers tapping.
More in the Omega series. Well written and engaging believable sci-fi. Have bought everything I can find from this author. Very reasonable price too. Yes, there are some typos (wrong form of your, you're etc) but kind of inevitable from a self published author that hasn't spent a fortune on a professional editor. Even my inner Grammar Nazi can cope when I remind myself the price would be significantly higher. Very much worth five stars.
5.0 out of 5 starsWoof woof. Not a bad story really. Give it a go.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2015
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Woof woof. I am enjoying this series having read the last, first one a few days ago. I can recommend them to you as a light read. If you want something stuffed full of physics and astronomy, maybe this will not impress. I've given it five stars as it is an enjoyable read even if I can put it down to bark at the postman or to jump on next doors' cat. Nasty creature. Woof woof.
Superb story with great character's the omega story continues to delight with twists and turns, although the omega series can be read alone I would recommend that you read the first two series as well. A fabulous way to escape your reality and spend some time with characters with whom you would like to call friends.