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Second Star (Star Svensdotter #1) [Kindle Edition]

Dana Stabenow
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When the Betelgeuse message was detected, it changed a lot of things on Earth. We began to look seriously outward, not with the heady optimism of the early days, but with deliberate calculation. We knew that Someone was out there, and that eventually, they’d be coming. If Earth didn’t occupy the High Frontier, it could be ours to lose.

Esther “Star” Svensdotter’s job is overseeing the completion of the American Alliance’s first O’Neill cylinder — a massive space hab capable of supporting thousands of colonists. It’s just weeks away from commissioning, and she’ll be damned if Luddite terrorists, squabbling bureaucrats, military takeovers or rogue AIs will stand in the way. Frontier justice on Ellfive sometimes involves an airlock — you don’t want to be on the wrong side of justice. Or the wrong side of Star Svensdotter.

The first in Dana Stabenow’s Star Svensdotter trilogy, Second Star is a tale of first contact, declarations of independence, and new frontiers.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 412 KB
  • Print Length: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Gere Donovan Press; 1.0 edition (31 Oct 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0061YA5O0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #721 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Well written SF 6 Mar 2012
By Mole TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This story is based upon the concept of a new human habitat in space, positioned at one of the Lagrange points in Lunar orbit. It gives an indication of the social, political and technological impetus to the plans, without being bogged down by too much technical detail. It can be seen as a modern day allegory of the expansion across the open plains of America. However, as in the Old West, there are problems; and there are those people that want to control the new frontier and grab power for themselves.

This is a great story, very well written with some excellent sections of good descriptive writing. I would think that even those readers not entirely comfortable with SF might find this enjoyable, as it focuses more on the human element rather than the technology. The plot is carefully thought out, and develops nicely as you move through the storyline.

Although there are some descriptions of violence and death, they are in context and the story does not dwell on them excessively. I found that I didn't want to put the book down until I had finished reading it all the way through; and I will definitely be looking out for the sequel stories. Well worth downloading to the Kindle.
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A great sci fi story! 24 Mar 2012
By Anne
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I picked this kindle version of the book up because it was free - and I loved it!

It's exactly the type of sci fi story that I enjoy. Sci fi with humanity and a bit of alien thrown in. I've already bought the next in the series and added them both to my "favourites" list on my kindle.
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Second Star 10 Mar 2012
By DOUGAL
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Good read Dana Stabenow is definetly a readable author and I will be reading her again. Dana makes a nice change from my usual author list and has got herself afan.
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