Switched (Other Side of the Wormhole Book 1)

Guild Master Cinnamon

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Lyon finds the doctor from the station is alive and held captive. He's determined to get the doctor back, and find out what happened here. I liked the story. Lyon acts differently than expected in a crucial moment, but it seems to work! A new wormhole opens. But it's different, one way in, two ways out. Coulter volunteered for this mission. This story has a mythical feel to the reasoning for going through the wormhole. What they find on the other side explains, as does the passenger from Trinity College in Dublin.

To save those left on Earth. This felt like a fast read. There is a reason to the wormhole and something more to the world than some expected. Dead Weight by Thaddeus White Guan will not surrender his ship. Even though they are damaged and limping along, he finds a way to make it to the wormhole and escape. But when he comes out on the other side, the ship is in need of desperate repairs. They have to stop to fix it, and may not have enough supplies for all aboard. We start in with action. The crew interact under stress and personalities shine.

I like the daring and determined action, but in being this there are deadly consequences too. It's a story that kept me reading. It seems there could be someone on the ship killing people, so they can survive longer Webbed Prisms by Charlie Pulsipher T'en has powers he shouldn't with being of a slave stature. But he sees the ripples of the Nexus from his world, and watches it nightly. After 19 years of applications at Omniscient, AJ's dream of working with wormholes comes true.

His synthetic arm making the job a bit easier as he's already wired to the interface of Omniscient's technology. Kendra works with AJ and create a strong bond together. This is a bit different in how AJ is able to travel into space. And he has a bit of a different way in which he works "with" the wormhole, like going through it. This is a blend of computer science fiction tech and wormholes. We get this story from two sides of the wormhole, AJ and T'en. We see where AJ and Kendra are coming from and where they are going. Anathema by Jacob Cooper A supply run through the wormhole. Through the wormhole, to the station, then home.

However when they come through there is debris everywhere and hitting their ship. This story has many elements to it. We have haulers coming through behind Everson's ship that need protected from the floating debris. Then we get a signal that they need to investigate. But we also have some elements that feel supernatural in a sense, though it's done by technology.

One example is the elemental, he's of science fiction creation but has a paranormal feel to him. Even the Captains "knowing". The characters all feel like a crew. They have their connections and dislikes in each other but keep working. It all works together to create the environment. This story works the story and characters to the end. There are hints to the world and characters, but I found it harder to keep it all in line and pieced together. Others might like this, but the style didn't work for me.

I just couldn't visualize what Seneschal Smith went through. I passed onto the next story. Personal Growth by Stephen Moss The wormhole was thought to be normal. The crew was thought by citizens to never return, like others in different wormholes. This one turns out special, it grows in size as they near it, but now they can't turn around. They will find the works of the wormholes on the other side. This is the longest story in the book.

I like it but sometimes I struggled understanding the world or way of things to adapt to space needs. Once we get through the wormhole though, things iron out and I understood clearly what's happening. I enjoyed the ending of this one. It might be a one way trip, but seems worth it. Sep 19, Shawn Dvorak rated it really liked it. A collection of stories related to the appearance of wormholes in our solar system, what mankind finds through them, and how they respond to what they discover.

A neat idea, to bring together very different tales all nominally about the same thing, including a few that were set in the same universe. Like most collections, for me, there were some winners and some not-so-winners, but overall an enjoyable read. Aug 01, Felipe Macia rated it it was amazing. Excellent collection of themed short stories.

I've been running out of my favorite authors' books and was introduced to this series as one of them was featured. Not only were these fun and fast reads, but they have introduced me to a slew of new authors I did not know previously that I can dig in to now. For anyone looking for fun reads, and for new authors, this is an awesome and safe way to get introduced. Aug 20, Alessa Adamo rated it it was ok. Not a fan of short stories I haven't read a book of short stories in years, simply because I don't find them compelling.

I thought I'd give this book a try, and I have not changed. I simply don't like this format. If you like short stories, this will appeal to you. This is simply another case of 'it's not you, it's me. Oct 12, Nickson Mungujakisa rated it really liked it. It's a good book, I highly recommend it for people who don't normally venture far from the genres they like most. If some of the short stories in this collection where full novels and I checked out their blurbs, I probably wouldn't have read them.

I am glad I read them here. Oct 17, Lance Davis rated it did not like it. Almost every story needed an editor I am not sure where they got these stories. Each and every one of them desperately required heavy edited.

Not for spelling that was fine. But for excessive padding, poor dialogues, uninteresting characters. Sep 08, Jason rated it really liked it Shelves: I really liked the concept of a series of short stories around a central theme. It worked really well. I enjoyed almost all of the stories. This is money well spent. Loads of great authors. A few that I had never read, so they are now on my to-read list. Jun 21, Dan Dobler rated it it was amazing.

Some really great stories! It's been a while since I read so many diverse yet connected short stories. This a very clever collection of very well written and thought out stories that I recommend. Aug 13, Phil Ellenberger rated it it was ok. Not classic I grew up with Asimov Heinlein, Clarke and others of the same level.

This anthology has some that approach that skill and some that don't. It might be me and it might be the times. But it's not sifis hayday. May 02, Brian rated it liked it.

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I love the theme of this book, but honestly found myself not captivated by all the stories. Aug 06, Bill rated it it was amazing. Jul 22, J. Par for the course with anthologies. Narration was well done. Sep 02, Doram Jacoby rated it really liked it. I saw this book on offer and have decided to give it a go. While some stories fall short and a few are terrible, most stories are good and some are fantastic.

I would recommend giving this a go as you may discover some new voices. Jul 16, Cat rated it it was amazing. Some but not all the stories have different authors but related characters, which was interesting. May 21, Charl rated it liked it Shelves: Like any collection, some good, some not, but I liked and finished more than I didn't. The overall concept was interesting, and I like the various ways the authors ran with it. Sep 02, Craig rated it it was amazing. I really liked this book. I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy.

I like the premise of disappearing and reappearing wormholes. That common thread though each of the stories is intriguing to me. I'm already a fan of most of these authors and have read their works. I like the different genres and how they each tie in to a common thread of these tenuous wormholes. I know after having read this that I'm ready to check out the authors I haven't tried beforehand. This a sci-fi book, but wi I really liked this book.

This a sci-fi book, but with these authors from a variety of genres it can be enjoyed whether or not you're a sci-fi junkie. They each offer a different perspective about these wormholes. Now, understand, not each story is a 5 star story, but each contribution and the wide variety itself is what makes this collection 5 stars.

Sep 05, Trevor Sherman rated it really liked it. I was Lucky enough to receive a ARC of Explorations through the wormhole in return for a honest review. First off I love the idea of traveling through wormholes. A few of the stories where kind of predictable. But for the most part they went in strange ways I would never have thought of. They were all well written and I definitely will be looking for other books by some of the authors in this anthology. My only complaint would be that the authors where not given enough room. I know it is a anthology of short stories, but that could just be me wanting to read more of that world.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars with the only downside being it is too short. The ultimate battle has begun and, this time, mankind cannot afford to lose. Published November 20th first published November 12th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Wormhole , please sign up. Will there be a fourth book? Jason The fourth book just came out 'The Meridian Ascent' https: See 2 questions about Wormhole…. Lists with This Book.

This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jan 28, Gina Basham rated it it was amazing. My reviews of book one and two are below. Here is my review of three. The build up was riveting. It escaped the trite finale. Again, if you love sci-fi you will love this series through to the end. If you like GOOD science fiction you will like this series.

The character development was outstanding. You knew who they were, what they cared about and just enough twists in their characters to be believable. The story was well defined and escalated at My reviews of book one and two are below. The story was well defined and escalated at the appropriate pace to keep you engaged and wondering - where is he taking me next? The plot line for the trilogy was well thought and progressed from one book to the next as it should.

If I hadn't bought all three at once and just read the first book waiting for the second I would have been mad because I enjoyed plowing through all three at once. Like I said, if you like sci-fi you will like this series. There is some heavy physics and math discussions. I know nothing about either so there were a few paragraphs I glossed over or skipped. Not so much that it was irritating - enough to make you think he knows what he's talking about so I'll trust it. Don't be intimidated, it really doesn't alter the story line or detract from anything in the books.

Book two follows book one seamlessly. The political intrigue adds so much to the entire series. I always think that people that don't believe in government cover ups or assassinations are naive and this was handled so well as to be believable. The characters progress so well and he is not afraid to put them through the ringer.

They are vulnerable enough to cringe when they are hurt. The mistakes they make cause you to give yourself a forehead slap - don't do it. And evil enough to despise and wish them ill. Feb 01, Banner rated it really liked it Shelves: This is the last book in the Rho Agenda trilogy. This series was one of the nicest surprises I've had in awhile. The whole idea of as secret space ship in New Mexico seemed so like a stereotype from 50's science fiction. While the initial premise maybe a little dated; the implementation was totally fresh.

The characters developed deeply as the series developed. The plot was complex but not so you couldn't follow. The end was satisfying with most of the lose ends tied up. The things that were not This is the last book in the Rho Agenda trilogy. The things that were not totally resolved were really left up to our imagination. I read these kind of stories mainly for enjoyment. If that is what your looking for, you'll not be disappointed. Jan 21, Mike rated it it was amazing Shelves: The author's writing has matured in this series and this is the best one yet.

Because of unanswered questions. I can see a fourth book coming. The Final of Six Novels in the Series is an Incredible Finish Mark, Heather and Jennifer reach their potential as augmented humans, as they race against time, and the evil augmented Dr. They exonerate Stephenson from his horrifying crimes of stealing the Rho ship technology for his own power hungry agenda and distributing nanite formula that caused gross deformity, madness and illness instead of cur The Final of Six Novels in the Series is an Incredible Finish Mark, Heather and Jennifer reach their potential as augmented humans, as they race against time, and the evil augmented Dr.

They exonerate Stephenson from his horrifying crimes of stealing the Rho ship technology for his own power hungry agenda and distributing nanite formula that caused gross deformity, madness and illness instead of curing everything. All Stephenson's crimes were then publicly blamed on Jack. He is the only scientist with the knowledge to throw the black hole into space before it ate the planet, but of course, he has a hidden agenda. Our three kids had to find out what he is doing and stop him, but first, they have to get out of the U.

A gateway to what, or whom? The government still wants to kill the Ripper at any cost, and the same goes for Janet, who is seriously pregnant, so they have to physically stay under the radar, but it doesn't stop Jack from going anywhere he wants in his stealthy fashion in support of the kids. There is no discussion about the alien in Jack's head, so I guess it isn't either the Kasarians or the Altrians that banished this alien to be an exiled spirit, or something would have been mentioned.

I am interested not only about the future of Jack's alien rider, but also Robby's imaginary friend that he gained through a simple accident on the back patio. If there is another book, Robby at an older age would be quite interesting to follow, especially with parents like Jack and Janet. Out of the three, only Janet hasn't been changed in some way. The first third of the book was set up, and therefore a bit slow.

The next third of the book got the story rolling and I was glad to finally have some action. The last third of the book is all action and flies by at an incredible pace. There are only a few new characters. The new head of the NSA is billed as being significantly more qualified than Riles, but he doesn't come off that way, he comes off as a forceful, arrogant bull of a man who wouldn't know an insight if it bit him. Wu, the Cal Tech Computer Wunderkind seems to have some obvious blind spots for someone in her position.

I guess it wouldn't be clear unless you knew about the subject matter.

It is an incredible capstone to the six book series or the two trilogies , and it puts to bed most of the nagging questions that I haven't mentioned. This book had more hard science than all the others combined. Sep 18, Babydoclaz rated it liked it. While the trilogy ended with a sort of happy resolve, there was far too much violence and creepy characters in the whole thing for me.

Sort of science fiction with a soupcon of horror, which is not my cup of tea. While I enjoy adventure and I don't mind violence, this series had a lot for the main characters who are just 17 years old. Granted, they were "enhanced". This review will also apply to the first two books in the series, The Second Ship , and Immune , because I'm too lazy to actually go and add those to my shelves. I also read the other two in , and pretty much failed to record anything I read after August of last year anyway, so I figured I wouldn't mess with that.

Anyway, this book was really close to getting three stars, but I couldn't get over the fact that it would frequently jar me out of the story with poor writing -- particularly the desc This review will also apply to the first two books in the series, The Second Ship , and Immune , because I'm too lazy to actually go and add those to my shelves.

I can't forgive that, Richard Phillips, I'm sorry.

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Which is too bad, because although the book is full of one-dimensional characters, they were at least pleasantly one-dimensional, and sure science and plot elements were absurd, but they were enjoyably absurd I especially enjoyed the 'behind-the-scenes government' bits. Apr 09, Joyoriley rated it it was amazing. This was book 3 of the series and I devoured all three. It's tough to find good Science Fiction and this author delivers.

Even though some of the main characters are teens, this reads as a full on adult thriller. The plot is intricate, the science solid, the action non-stop I'm really hoping there will be another!! Feb 27, Joe rated it it was amazing. This book was the payoff and made the series worthwhile. It's in this volume that you truly find out what has been going on the whole time and the entire story and various components of it all come together in an interesting and exciting way.

A very good series and well worth the time invested! Best book of the series When I started the series I thought it was going to be a lame young adult novel but I was wrong. I loved this one the most as three author did an awesome job closing loose ends, while including decent plot twists. Jan 08, Richard Harden rated it really liked it.

This was the best of the three books of this trilogy. A fitting conclusion to the series with all the surprising twists of the other two books, but much less of the unbelievable of the second. The slow start in the first book of the series is more than made up for in the last of the series. This one is so packed with action that it is hard to put down from the minute it starts. The three teenagers are still growing into their powers, and they can do so much more now.

Mostly you worry whether they will do it responsibly or be seduced by power as so many are. History shows that it is the rare individual who can attain power and use it well, so it is a legitimate concern throughout the s The slow start in the first book of the series is more than made up for in the last of the series. History shows that it is the rare individual who can attain power and use it well, so it is a legitimate concern throughout the series and one that is tested from time to time.

Politicians do not portray well in any of these books, but the author does a great job of explaining their foolish decisions.

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