AdmiralAuthor: Sean Danker
Series: Evagardian #1
Published by: Roc
Publication Date: May 3, 2016
Format: eARC
Pages: 310
Source: Publisher
He is the last to wake. The label on his sleeper pad identifies him as an admiral of the Evagardian Empire—a surprise as much to him as to the three recent recruits now under his command. He wears no uniform, and he is ignorant of military protocol, but the ship’s records confirm he is their superior officer.
Whether he is an Evagardian admiral or a spy will be of little consequence if the crew members all end up dead. They are marooned on a strange world, their ship’s systems are failing one by one—and they are not alone.
What a fun and entertaining ride!
The mystery starts right from the beginning. Three trainee crew members and our main character wake up on a crashed ship on a creepy inhospitable planet. No one knows what the hell is going on, where they are, where everyone else is, or how they’re going to get out of the situation. Oh, and who exactly is the Admiral? Because things aren’t quite adding up with him.
We’re thrown right in the mix along with the characters, only knowing as much as they do, discovering everything right along with them. That includes the secrets our dear Admiral is hiding, even though it’s told in first-person. We don’t get his name, but we get hints of who he is throughout the story, and the more we learn, the more intriguing it gets. I didn’t know quite what to think of him at first, but I enjoyed his personality more and more, especially his sense of humor.
The story is fast-paced and engaging. There were numerous exciting moments that had me turning the pages as fast as I could, wondering how they were going to survive. There’s some creepiness too, that kept me wondering what the hell is going on. We’re kept guessing from beginning to end.
Overall, Admiral is a quick and totally satisfying read. I’m excited about this being a series and look forward to the next adventure.
I don’t know… sci-fi and me, we have a difficult relationshp
I had such a creeptastic time with this. I am really curious about book two. Awesome review Christy
Fast spaced sci-fi, sure 😀
This one sounds like lots of fun, the Admiral character sounds like there’s some intriguing mystery surrounding them. Great review Christy!
Not my usual read but sounds so good. Love something fast paced with mystery to it. Great review!
I’m not a big straight sci-fi reader, but this has me curious. Great review!
This definitely sounds original and new. I might have to try this one.
This sounds really interesting and not something I’d ordinarily pick up for myself. I love stories where you are learning things right along with the characters…makes the story that much more engaging! Great review, Christy!
Yesssss. On the list it goes!
Oh you have me intrigued! I have been in the mood for fast paced so this one might be up my alley. I love the image of can’t turn the pages fast enough. Isn’t that a wonderful problem to have? 😀
I’m sorry, but the cover is boring… eep! And is this sci-fi?
Yeah, it’s a sci-fi thriller, but honestly has a bigger thriller feel to it than sci-fi.
Fast paced and engaging sounds good
Sounds like my kinda fun. And dare I hope it has an unreliable narrator? 🙂
Thanks for the tempting review and sharing about a new to me book, Christy!
Huh… I haven’t even heard of this one before, Christy, but now that I have, it’s been added to my TBR 🙂 Awesome review.
Somehow this one never made it quite on my radar but you’ve got me intrigued. I can’t remember the last time i read a good Sci-Fi. Great review!
Oh I like the sound of this one Christy! Very different from what I’ve been reading lately and I think that would be good for me so I don’t fall in another rut. I was in one for what felt like most of last year, and that was no fun at all. I’m ready for a page-turner!
This sounds like a real winner! Thanks for sharing it!
Sounds creepy and mysterious! It sounds well written with how you only know as much as the characters and so much stays a secret. Great review!
Another awesome read that had you hooked. I haven’t actually heard of it before… Glad you liked it and want more!
oooh, I love when characters are just as confused as us. So mysterious.