Vertigo (Aurora Rising Book Two) - G.S. Jennsen

Vertigo (Aurora Rising Book Two)

By G.S. Jennsen

  • Release Date: 2014-09-25
  • Genre: Action & Adventure
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 148 Ratings

Description

Where do you run when there is no escape? Where do you turn when the enemy within is as dangerous as the enemy unknown?

The year is 2322 and humanity is under attack. An engineered war between rival superpowers escalates even as the shadowy Metigen armada begins attacking colonies on the frontiers of settled space.

Individuals from across the galaxy fight for their own survival and to protect those they hold dear, while a group of unlikely allies race to expose a secret cabal. As the aliens draw ever closer, leaving utter destruction and death in their wake, the strongest defenders of Earth and Seneca fall to one another in a war of lies and misdirection.

Alex Solovy and Caleb Marano stand accused of terrorism and murder. In a desperate gambit to clear their names and find a way to defeat the invaders, they breach the dimensional portal at the heart of the Metis Nebula. In a strange, mystical realm where nothing is what it seems, they will uncover secrets about humanity's past and future—and one revelation which will change everything.

When faced with its greatest challenge, will humanity rise to triumph or fall to ruin?

Aurora Rising is an epic tale of galaxy-spanning adventure, of the thrill of discovery and the unquenchable desire to reach ever farther into the unknown. It's a tale of humanity at its best and worst, of love and loss, of fear and heroism. It's the story of a woman who sought the stars and found more than anyone imagined possible.

Reviews

  • Amazing

    5
    By Mellojelloyello
    This series has kept me up at night diving into ever page. I am a huge fan of science fiction and find this series adventurous and exciting.
  • Amazing

    5
    By The Lancaster
    A Herbert-esque undertaking, and kudos on actually pulling it off! Absolutely amazing! Depth, and imagination that rings surprisingly feasible and accurate. I am blown away by the fathoms of human psyche these books reach; thank you, thank you, and again, THANK YOU!
  • So glad I found this series!

    5
    By ShawnLacy
    A perfect combination of all the things I wanted in series. Space adventure with a civilian hero who bends the rules. Easy to love characters, as well as villains you love to hate. Aliens, believable ones at that! Of course a spaceship that feels like a character in its own right. And romance to boot! All that and I’m only through the first two books. Love it!
  • Good

    4
    By ?Smoke15
    Not your average sci-fi. Character development is good, but I felt that the characters were somewhat difficult to follow without going back to read about them again. Overall a good book.
  • A worthwhile story of true epic proportions

    1
    By Consuming reader
    This entry in her series is even better than the initial entry "Starshine." The characters continue developing and become more sympathetic. We get a glimpse of the enemy and it is original and of epic caliber.
  • Vertigo Aurora Rising

    5
    By funreeder
    Well written fast paced novel. Loved it. Looking forward to more from this author. Thank you.
  • Love It.

    5
    By ElI^
    Fantastic! Great level of detail! I can’t get enough of the universe within this book.