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Linesman

By: S. K. Dunstall
Narrated by: Brian Hutchison
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First in a brand-new, thought-provoking space opera series.

The lines. No ship can traverse the void without them. Only linesmen can work with them. But only Ean Lambert hears their song. And everyone thinks he's crazy.... Most slum kids never go far, certainly not becoming a level 10 linesman like Ean. Even if he's part of a small and unethical cartel, and the other linesmen disdain his self-taught methods, he's certified and working. Then a mysterious alien ship is discovered at the edges of the galaxy. Each of the major galactic powers is desperate to be the first to uncover the ship's secrets, but all they've learned is that it has the familiar lines of energy and a defense system that, once triggered, annihilates everything in a 200 kilometer radius. The vessel threatens any linesman who dares to approach it, except Ean. His unique talents may be the key to understanding this alarming new force and forever reconfiguring the relationship between humans and the ships that serve them.

©2015 S.K. Dunstall (P)2015 Recorded Books Adventure First Contact Military Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction
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I really enjoyed this book which is based on the original idea of ships and humans extracorporeal”consciousness” talking the form of sensitives “lines”.

Very original sci-fi story

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A strong piece of writing. Great detail and a complex narrative. Certainly a focus on political machinations. The Sci-fi ideas are interesting although perhaps not quite convincing. Great narration.

A complex and entertaining narrative

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I really enjoyed this book. The story was gripping and well thought out - no jumping and skipping all over. Characters were consistent and what you would expect! I would love to see a sequel to find out where the Lines came from and how Ian oped with the future. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys sci-fi without a huge amount of fighting!

Great read

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Bones of an interesting world and story, but sadly marred by drab inconsistent writing and flat characters.

Well read but achingly dull writing

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