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Phoenix #2
Search For The Phoenix
Fighting to remain one step ahead of SACOM, Nolan Peters and Megan Carson investigate the mysterious disappearance of their friend, Carl Wilkins. During the investigation, Nolan struggles with his growing affection for Megan, while she tries to cope with the recent death of her husband. Will the strain bring them together, or drive them apart?
When the pair uncovers evidence of a treasonous conspiracy that threatens the stability of all human worlds across the galaxy, they reluctantly put their trust in a SACOM investigator and a hard-nosed Army general to root out the conspirators. Will their trust prove to be their undoing... or prevent a galactic-scale military coup?
When the pair uncovers evidence of a treasonous conspiracy that threatens the stability of all human worlds across the galaxy, they reluctantly put their trust in a SACOM investigator and a hard-nosed Army general to root out the conspirators. Will their trust prove to be their undoing... or prevent a galactic-scale military coup?
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2016
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April 21, 2016
The last time we saw Nolan Peters in Veronica Phoenix, he’d been taken into custody by SACOM. In Search for the Phoenix, we return to Nolan to learn what transpired for him after SACOM tired of questioning him about the disappearance of Carl Wilkins, the captain of the ship Nolan served on. Nolan himself wants the answers to these questions, and this book follows his adventures as he seeks out his old friend. He joins up with Megan Carson, the widow of one of Nolan’s fellow crew members, and they conspire together to keep SACOM off their trail as they seek out Carl and the Phoenix.
There’s something of the film noire detective movies in Proctor’s writing. Little gin joints where the honest and nefarious rub elbows. Hidden agendas. But the future never gets lost in the story telling. Proctor has a facility for explaining the technical stuff without losing the reader in any sort of techno babble.
It’s an admirable story, well told and filled with exciting and fun complications. Nolan and Megan move towards each other in a well-choreographed dance of friendship transitioning into love. A military coup blows the roof off a questionable operation. And in the middle of it all, a sweet respite on a world where life is simple and quiet.
This is Proctor’s best work to date, and I highly recommend it.
There’s something of the film noire detective movies in Proctor’s writing. Little gin joints where the honest and nefarious rub elbows. Hidden agendas. But the future never gets lost in the story telling. Proctor has a facility for explaining the technical stuff without losing the reader in any sort of techno babble.
It’s an admirable story, well told and filled with exciting and fun complications. Nolan and Megan move towards each other in a well-choreographed dance of friendship transitioning into love. A military coup blows the roof off a questionable operation. And in the middle of it all, a sweet respite on a world where life is simple and quiet.
This is Proctor’s best work to date, and I highly recommend it.
June 30, 2016
Anyone who loves or even likes science fiction books/movies a teeny wee bit will absolutely find pleasure in Search for the Phoenix. It made me long to kick back on the couch, with a huge bowl of popcorn, and binge watch my favorite scifi shows. It also made me wish food synthesizers weren't only found in the land of make-believe. So inventors, hop to it and contact me to be your guinea pig because I'd happily put this invention to the test. :)
Besides this wicked cool product idea, I enjoyed the level of conspiracy, double-cross happenings and the chemistry between the various characters.
One of my favorite interactions of the book didn't happen between humans though. Strangely enough, it occurred between Nolan and the rats. When he shrieked, ran, and smacked his head against a large, water pipe, I laughed because I would've reacted the same way. Heck, ain't no shame in showing fear or running away from a rodent. Those pests are scary!
Now for the conspiracy, double-crossing aspects of the story, which made up a great portion of this creation, I'm going to quote Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith and say, “I love it when a plan comes together.”
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Besides this wicked cool product idea, I enjoyed the level of conspiracy, double-cross happenings and the chemistry between the various characters.
One of my favorite interactions of the book didn't happen between humans though. Strangely enough, it occurred between Nolan and the rats. When he shrieked, ran, and smacked his head against a large, water pipe, I laughed because I would've reacted the same way. Heck, ain't no shame in showing fear or running away from a rodent. Those pests are scary!
Now for the conspiracy, double-crossing aspects of the story, which made up a great portion of this creation, I'm going to quote Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith and say, “I love it when a plan comes together.”
(See more reviews/ratings at www.superkambrook.com)
February 1, 2017
I had read and thoroughly Jim Proctor’s ‘Veronica Phoenix’ and thoroughly enjoyed it and so had no hesitation in getting ‘Search for the Phoenix’. The storyline in this book concerns the search for Carl Wilkins by his friends Nolan Peters and Megan Carson. When their search uncovers evidence of a treacherous conspiracy led by someone in SACOM, they find themselves in grave danger. I won’t spoil the book for potential readers by giving the plot away, but will only say that I was engrossed in it. I can thoroughly recommend the book
November 5, 2016
Intrigue... Suspense... This book has that and more in spades. Thoroughly recommended to all those who love a good Sci-Fi adventure.
February 2, 2017
Another excellent read. This is another one that kept me up too late; just one more chapter...Well done and moves along at hyper speed. The theft of the ship had me seeing it all in my head. Great story all about loyalty, faith and hope with a dash of love thrown in. Good job.
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