Cerebral Sci-Fi with an emphasis on the ‘Sci’. If you enjoy Hard Sci-Fi, complex Space Opera, and authors such as Iain M. Banks, Alastair Reynolds and Dan Simmons, then this is for you.
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- "Combining hard science fiction with elements of fantasy, Echoes of Time is a wonderful read guaranteed to take you to another place. Murdo continues to evolve as an author in fascinating ways... I cannot wait for the finale of the Tapache's Promise trilogy!"
- "James Murdo continues to weaves a great, expanse narrative that grows with each book and Echoes of Time has a grand adventure at the heart of it.. Echoes of Time beautifully stands on its own while at the same time illustrates the complex story that's still unfolding; and bringing its previous entry, Echoes of Gravity into prominence- tying both books together nicely. Highly recommended." - "An exciting novel which builds on book one, leaves us eagerly anticipating book three and provides a satisfying narrative of its own. Echoes of Time shows how the middle of a trilogy should be done. ✨✨✨✨✨5 stars." - "I’ve been waiting for book two ever since I finished book one, Echoes of Gravity, last year and let me tell you; it did not disappoint!...Once I was sucked in I couldn’t put the book down and finished it in 3 days!...Murdo continues sucking us into this amazing world he has created, and truly immerses you into every aspect of the story, which keeps you wanting more. Another thing I loved; Murdo kept the glossary in the back of the book which was very helpful throughout the story and helped to clear up any confusion I may have had." - "The story line moves quickly and is engaging with ingenious new characters and old heros striving to reunite. There is camaraderie, betrayal, benevolence and ruthlessness. New alliances are formed and greater foes encountered. A mark of a good writer is that the reader can be found at times rooting for and against the same villian. This is a Hard Science Fiction Mystery with every unveiling generating more questions." - "I can't wait for the conclusion. This is one of the best sci-fi series I've read in at least a decade! Highly recommended!" - "This is very different and difficult to classify into any one genre. It is part sentient AIs and sentient beings on a planet somewhere. It is definitely hard science.It has many, great subplots going on. Subterfuge galore and lots of action right up until the end. I inhaled it and will read it again." - "I thoroughly enjoyed this one, well written and entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series." - "Overall this book took everything great and intriguing from the first book and made it better. It should go without saying that you ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY need to read the first book here, but book two jumps ahead seventy years, and really opens up the immense, impressive world building of book one... Overall, the first book did a great job starting a new trilogy full of (at first) complicated ideas, ideologies, politics, species, and planets. Book two expands on them expertly, in some very interesting, mind-blowing, mind-altering, high-concept ways. To say I'm incredibly excited about book three would be an understatement. Anyone who's a fan of tiger first MUST get this one. Anyone on the fence, I'm personally telling you this is a great hard sci-fi series." - "oh my! I need book three ASAP.😭...I'm really enjoying James Murdo's writing so far and I can't wait to read more books by him. The writing is so easily flowing that I ended up flying through the book. I started it only yesterday and have just finished it today...I mean doesn't that say something? (Uhm DUHH, THE BOOK WAS SO GOOD!)" - "Echoes of Time does a great job of tying up the loose ends of the first novel while also revealing even deeper mysteries about at the heart of the trilogy...I think you'll enjoy this if you're a fan of the humanity of Iain Banks' Culture, or the impending cosmic doom of the Expanse. I'd also recommend picking up Echoes of Gravity first to get the most out of this." - "If you're a fan of hard sci-fi space adventures full of mystery then this book is for you" - "I don’t want to say too much as this is the second book but wow it’s so good!." *reviews from Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads and Bookbub |
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Echoes of Time - Book 2 of the Tapache's Promise Trilogy
‘They became a separate species, a new evolutionary path.’
Splintered minds. A hidden city. Alien evolution directed by thought alone.
Seventy years have passed since Kera unlocked the secrets of the dummy node, and the Administration reigns supreme. But all is not as it seems. Half-minds satisfy the Administration’s ruling class, and now the true leader wants to emerge from the shadows.
Meanwhile, on the desolate plains of Barrenscape, an attempt to trap the Breaker goes awry, unveiling an ancient structure from a time so distant that even the Vaesians have forgotten. The Breaker’s lair may have been found, but it’s not what anyone expected.
Will the burgeoning power of the Administration be enough to combat the enemy lurking outside Fadin? Will the true nature of the Source finally be revealed?
Diyan searches. Yena waits. Paran explores. What of Kera?
Splintered minds. A hidden city. Alien evolution directed by thought alone.
Seventy years have passed since Kera unlocked the secrets of the dummy node, and the Administration reigns supreme. But all is not as it seems. Half-minds satisfy the Administration’s ruling class, and now the true leader wants to emerge from the shadows.
Meanwhile, on the desolate plains of Barrenscape, an attempt to trap the Breaker goes awry, unveiling an ancient structure from a time so distant that even the Vaesians have forgotten. The Breaker’s lair may have been found, but it’s not what anyone expected.
Will the burgeoning power of the Administration be enough to combat the enemy lurking outside Fadin? Will the true nature of the Source finally be revealed?
Diyan searches. Yena waits. Paran explores. What of Kera?