ladydaffney's review against another edition
5.0
This book is as awesome as the first one. I got sucked in and just couldn't put it down. Very well written! The added short story was a great addition. I hope to see more books in this series in the future!!
debbiesilkserif's review against another edition
4.0
Received via Angry Robot Books in exchange for an completely unbiased review.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
The Ark, a massive space shuttle outfitted to harbor thirty thousands souls away from a dying Earth in the hopes of finding a new home world, has arrived at a suitable planet. The residents of the Ark have begun to build a new colony by the sea on this strange planet inhabited by strange creatures called the G'tel. The G'tel have called the Tau Ceti G home for generations and have a primitive social structure based on gods and ritual rather than logic and technology. The two very different cultures are bound to clash - and do - when the first official greeting ceremony for humans is interrupted with violence that causes losses for both species. Bryan Benson, ex-detective and current football coach, teams up with an alien 'turth-digger' Kexx in order to bring those culpable to justice. Benson is thrust into an alien landscape with interstellar strangers whom he must trust to keep him alive while he proves that his colony is not to blame for the grisly greeting ceremony slaughter.
Meanwhile, the Cheif of Police and Bensons wife, Theresa, is dealing with violent outbursts within the human colony. The general populace suddenly wants to wipe out the G'tel, whom they claim, are dangerous species bent on war with the humans. In a rush to ensure that the colony remains peaceful with their new neighbours, Theresa uncovers a plot to manipulate the populace to commit genocide.
Guys, I don't even know where to start with this one. I requested Trident's Forge from NetGalley without really knowing what to expect. I'd never read Patrick S. Tomlinson before and I certainly wasn't sure how the plot would go, but thankfully I decided to take a chance. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself immersed into a world of strange beings, deep questions about the dishonesty of humanity, a whodunit mystery supported by a strong cast of characters.
I have always enjoyed science fiction because of the pure creativity that goes into creating new worlds, cultures and species. The entire spirit of science fiction is one that allows anything to be possible - entire worlds can be created and entire cultures can be developed no matter how implausible they seem. Tomlinson obviously did plenty of research to develop the G'tel: a species composed of loose limbs, headcress and shifting-coloured skin for communication. These elements of biology in the G'tel are both foreign and familiar in our current world's animal populations and yet, at their very core, the G'tel have similar drives and motivations as humans: love, loss and honor. In the end, the G'tel are an unfamiliar civilization, with some interesting social characteristics, which are explored sufficiently to emphasize the exotic while illuminating the key qualities that make us human.
Trident's Forge is a fast action science fiction novel that doesn't disappoint with strong characters that continue to develop as they begin to understand their new, alien neighbours. This novel is also exceptionally good at creating interesting mysteries that span a continent and that initially appear to be completely unrelated. In the end, Trident's Forge is an exciting second installment of what appears to be a fantastic series. I am definitely looking forward to book three of the Children of a Dead Earth series!
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy science fiction, whodunit mysteries, action and adventure and first contact novels. I would definitely recommend reading Trident's Forge if you're in the mood to read something unique and exceptionally well written. It's not required to read The Ark, book one of the Children of a Dead Earth series, as Trident's Forge is a book that can be consumed as a stand alone.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
The Ark, a massive space shuttle outfitted to harbor thirty thousands souls away from a dying Earth in the hopes of finding a new home world, has arrived at a suitable planet. The residents of the Ark have begun to build a new colony by the sea on this strange planet inhabited by strange creatures called the G'tel. The G'tel have called the Tau Ceti G home for generations and have a primitive social structure based on gods and ritual rather than logic and technology. The two very different cultures are bound to clash - and do - when the first official greeting ceremony for humans is interrupted with violence that causes losses for both species. Bryan Benson, ex-detective and current football coach, teams up with an alien 'turth-digger' Kexx in order to bring those culpable to justice. Benson is thrust into an alien landscape with interstellar strangers whom he must trust to keep him alive while he proves that his colony is not to blame for the grisly greeting ceremony slaughter.
Meanwhile, the Cheif of Police and Bensons wife, Theresa, is dealing with violent outbursts within the human colony. The general populace suddenly wants to wipe out the G'tel, whom they claim, are dangerous species bent on war with the humans. In a rush to ensure that the colony remains peaceful with their new neighbours, Theresa uncovers a plot to manipulate the populace to commit genocide.
Guys, I don't even know where to start with this one. I requested Trident's Forge from NetGalley without really knowing what to expect. I'd never read Patrick S. Tomlinson before and I certainly wasn't sure how the plot would go, but thankfully I decided to take a chance. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself immersed into a world of strange beings, deep questions about the dishonesty of humanity, a whodunit mystery supported by a strong cast of characters.
The G'tel is a cleverly crafted, plausible but alien society that exists on a world that is, for the most part, familiar to humans.
I have always enjoyed science fiction because of the pure creativity that goes into creating new worlds, cultures and species. The entire spirit of science fiction is one that allows anything to be possible - entire worlds can be created and entire cultures can be developed no matter how implausible they seem. Tomlinson obviously did plenty of research to develop the G'tel: a species composed of loose limbs, headcress and shifting-coloured skin for communication. These elements of biology in the G'tel are both foreign and familiar in our current world's animal populations and yet, at their very core, the G'tel have similar drives and motivations as humans: love, loss and honor. In the end, the G'tel are an unfamiliar civilization, with some interesting social characteristics, which are explored sufficiently to emphasize the exotic while illuminating the key qualities that make us human.
Trident's Forge is a fast action science fiction novel that doesn't disappoint with strong characters that continue to develop as they begin to understand their new, alien neighbours. This novel is also exceptionally good at creating interesting mysteries that span a continent and that initially appear to be completely unrelated. In the end, Trident's Forge is an exciting second installment of what appears to be a fantastic series. I am definitely looking forward to book three of the Children of a Dead Earth series!
Trident's Forge is a well written novel that kept me obsessively reading until the last page.
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy science fiction, whodunit mysteries, action and adventure and first contact novels. I would definitely recommend reading Trident's Forge if you're in the mood to read something unique and exceptionally well written. It's not required to read The Ark, book one of the Children of a Dead Earth series, as Trident's Forge is a book that can be consumed as a stand alone.
sbisson's review against another edition
4.0
Recent Reads: Trident's Forge. SF police procedural meets first contact as Patrick Tomlinson's Ark reaches its destination; but initial relations with locals go badly. Can ex-cop Bryan Benson and truth-digger Kexx unravel a deadly conspiracy? Building bridges, solving crimes.
debbiesilkserif's review
4.0
Received via Angry Robot Books in exchange for an completely unbiased review.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
The Ark, a massive space shuttle outfitted to harbor thirty thousands souls away from a dying Earth in the hopes of finding a new home world, has arrived at a suitable planet. The residents of the Ark have begun to build a new colony by the sea on this strange planet inhabited by strange creatures called the G'tel. The G'tel have called the Tau Ceti G home for generations and have a primitive social structure based on gods and ritual rather than logic and technology. The two very different cultures are bound to clash - and do - when the first official greeting ceremony for humans is interrupted with violence that causes losses for both species. Bryan Benson, ex-detective and current football coach, teams up with an alien 'turth-digger' Kexx in order to bring those culpable to justice. Benson is thrust into an alien landscape with interstellar strangers whom he must trust to keep him alive while he proves that his colony is not to blame for the grisly greeting ceremony slaughter.
Meanwhile, the Cheif of Police and Bensons wife, Theresa, is dealing with violent outbursts within the human colony. The general populace suddenly wants to wipe out the G'tel, whom they claim, are dangerous species bent on war with the humans. In a rush to ensure that the colony remains peaceful with their new neighbours, Theresa uncovers a plot to manipulate the populace to commit genocide.
Guys, I don't even know where to start with this one. I requested Trident's Forge from NetGalley without really knowing what to expect. I'd never read Patrick S. Tomlinson before and I certainly wasn't sure how the plot would go, but thankfully I decided to take a chance. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself immersed into a world of strange beings, deep questions about the dishonesty of humanity, a whodunit mystery supported by a strong cast of characters.
I have always enjoyed science fiction because of the pure creativity that goes into creating new worlds, cultures and species. The entire spirit of science fiction is one that allows anything to be possible - entire worlds can be created and entire cultures can be developed no matter how implausible they seem. Tomlinson obviously did plenty of research to develop the G'tel: a species composed of loose limbs, headcress and shifting-coloured skin for communication. These elements of biology in the G'tel are both foreign and familiar in our current world's animal populations and yet, at their very core, the G'tel have similar drives and motivations as humans: love, loss and honor. In the end, the G'tel are an unfamiliar civilization, with some interesting social characteristics, which are explored sufficiently to emphasize the exotic while illuminating the key qualities that make us human.
Trident's Forge is a fast action science fiction novel that doesn't disappoint with strong characters that continue to develop as they begin to understand their new, alien neighbours. This novel is also exceptionally good at creating interesting mysteries that span a continent and that initially appear to be completely unrelated. In the end, Trident's Forge is an exciting second installment of what appears to be a fantastic series. I am definitely looking forward to book three of the Children of a Dead Earth series!
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy science fiction, whodunit mysteries, action and adventure and first contact novels. I would definitely recommend reading Trident's Forge if you're in the mood to read something unique and exceptionally well written. It's not required to read The Ark, book one of the Children of a Dead Earth series, as Trident's Forge is a book that can be consumed as a stand alone.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
The Ark, a massive space shuttle outfitted to harbor thirty thousands souls away from a dying Earth in the hopes of finding a new home world, has arrived at a suitable planet. The residents of the Ark have begun to build a new colony by the sea on this strange planet inhabited by strange creatures called the G'tel. The G'tel have called the Tau Ceti G home for generations and have a primitive social structure based on gods and ritual rather than logic and technology. The two very different cultures are bound to clash - and do - when the first official greeting ceremony for humans is interrupted with violence that causes losses for both species. Bryan Benson, ex-detective and current football coach, teams up with an alien 'turth-digger' Kexx in order to bring those culpable to justice. Benson is thrust into an alien landscape with interstellar strangers whom he must trust to keep him alive while he proves that his colony is not to blame for the grisly greeting ceremony slaughter.
Meanwhile, the Cheif of Police and Bensons wife, Theresa, is dealing with violent outbursts within the human colony. The general populace suddenly wants to wipe out the G'tel, whom they claim, are dangerous species bent on war with the humans. In a rush to ensure that the colony remains peaceful with their new neighbours, Theresa uncovers a plot to manipulate the populace to commit genocide.
Guys, I don't even know where to start with this one. I requested Trident's Forge from NetGalley without really knowing what to expect. I'd never read Patrick S. Tomlinson before and I certainly wasn't sure how the plot would go, but thankfully I decided to take a chance. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself immersed into a world of strange beings, deep questions about the dishonesty of humanity, a whodunit mystery supported by a strong cast of characters.
The G'tel is a cleverly crafted, plausible but alien society that exists on a world that is, for the most part, familiar to humans.
I have always enjoyed science fiction because of the pure creativity that goes into creating new worlds, cultures and species. The entire spirit of science fiction is one that allows anything to be possible - entire worlds can be created and entire cultures can be developed no matter how implausible they seem. Tomlinson obviously did plenty of research to develop the G'tel: a species composed of loose limbs, headcress and shifting-coloured skin for communication. These elements of biology in the G'tel are both foreign and familiar in our current world's animal populations and yet, at their very core, the G'tel have similar drives and motivations as humans: love, loss and honor. In the end, the G'tel are an unfamiliar civilization, with some interesting social characteristics, which are explored sufficiently to emphasize the exotic while illuminating the key qualities that make us human.
Trident's Forge is a fast action science fiction novel that doesn't disappoint with strong characters that continue to develop as they begin to understand their new, alien neighbours. This novel is also exceptionally good at creating interesting mysteries that span a continent and that initially appear to be completely unrelated. In the end, Trident's Forge is an exciting second installment of what appears to be a fantastic series. I am definitely looking forward to book three of the Children of a Dead Earth series!
Trident's Forge is a well written novel that kept me obsessively reading until the last page.
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy science fiction, whodunit mysteries, action and adventure and first contact novels. I would definitely recommend reading Trident's Forge if you're in the mood to read something unique and exceptionally well written. It's not required to read The Ark, book one of the Children of a Dead Earth series, as Trident's Forge is a book that can be consumed as a stand alone.
strangecurrencies's review
4.0
Trident’s Forge is the second novel in the Children of a Dead Earth series by American author and stand-up comedian Patrick S. Tomlinson. While I once again didn't realise an Angry Robot Books novel was a sequel and not a first book, I had no trouble picking up and following this interesting and engaging action-mystery. While it was just tropey enough to occasionally make me shake my head, the interesting world, the well-paced plot and engaging protagonist more than made up for it. A solid read, and one I definitely recommend.
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glennisleblanc's review
4.0
This book is set a few years after the first book but for the most part if you pick this one up in error and start first you will pick up the background without any problems. Benson is no longer a police officer but since he is a hero to many he is drafted to go with several other people to deal with a first contact with the natives of Atlantis that wasn’t supposed to happen but did thanks to the separatists that snuck away and made a village near them. Most people are worried about the one group warning the aliens against the others with examples of our past but it doesn’t seem to be the case. When a gathering of the tribes is called to let everyone know of the Earthlings then things go down the tubes quickly.
Benson and a native truth digger set out with others to find out who and why the gathering was attacked. And of course things are not what they seem there and problems back at the colony’s first city keep all the action moving quickly. This was a good read and I’ll be looking for the next book when it comes out.
Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley
Benson and a native truth digger set out with others to find out who and why the gathering was attacked. And of course things are not what they seem there and problems back at the colony’s first city keep all the action moving quickly. This was a good read and I’ll be looking for the next book when it comes out.
Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley
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