Aurora (Exodus Trilogy) Paperback – October 21, 2013

Inteligente, well written science fiction story in the tradition of bringing up moral values at its heart. Well written and easy to read.

A good sequel....I gave this read 4 stars but will have to say that it felt more like a 3 3/4 stars as there was a few questions left unanswered for me that I feel would have added to the worth of the story without having to add a much at all to the page count.I do not consider this to be a bad thing so much as just a little short of filling my head with what I feel is a complete work.As with Exodus, the first installment, Mr. Christensen does a very good job of keep it clean, exciting, moving but not too fast and he brings the main characters to the forefront of the story in proper fashion. He also writes out some key characters out of the story at times that I thought could not happen....but it worked nicely. Adding to the story at just the right time!Not heavy on tech specs to bog you down but heavy on developing the characters and the story and that is what makes this one a very good read.At least one more installment to come...I'm holding Mr. Christensen to follow with more and I think you will as well when you get caught up in the Exodus of mankind!!

This second book of the Exodus Trilogy details the attempt to create a viable colony on Aurora. It is a fast-paced well written tale that shows how the colony has split into two factions as a result of George Havelar pronouncing himself Governor and continuing the repressive government that America had become.A small rebel group tries to break away but Havelar wants full control of the colony. The rebels are out-manned and out-gunned but Thomas Dunn hopes to aid the rebels as a trusted aide to Havelar.There are three major developments that occur at the end of the book that will have a profound effect on the future of the colony but whose resolution will have to wait for the third and final book in the series.

Not as griping as the first book in the series but middle book usually are not that exciting. With that being said , I wish there was more about the planet and how people were adapting to being "off world". I was looking forward to the scientific expedition actually happening. I realize the author is making a political statement but this is still a work of fiction and there were many areas he could have expanded upon to flesh out the new environment. Just my opinion but the ' political shenanigans' could take place anywhere; I really wanted more about the colonization of the planet and the struggles and triumphs the settlers faced.

If you think you'd enjoy reading an original SciFi adventure beginning in the 21st century on our planet and continuing on for centuries more to include a multitude of other planets located in other star systems in the not so distant future which is creative and relevant to our times as well, this could well be the Trilogy for you. I've read the first two books and am well into the third and I find it quite entertaining overall. It's not quite like anything I've read in a long time. The Foundation Trilogy by ‎Isaac Asimov and ‎Frank Herbert's Dune Trilogy come to mind but still, this is different in many ways. It can be be socially thought provoking and amazingly original. The characters, for the most part, are relatable and interesting. I'm not going to get into the story line..I think it'll be much more fun for you to discover it for yourself.I recommend this book and it's sisters to anyone who enjoys light reading which is still thought provoking...enjoy!

When a ship carrying humans escaped ancestors and dying earth they find a phenomenon Aurora. As survival the species is paramount the issue of centralization and control vs. Democracy becomes an issue. When the work-related governor of the colony is also a bit crazed by his own power and beliefs and the colonists and soldiers bring with things same attitudes and politics that existed at the time they left earth, conflict results to include chemical and nuclear warheads. A strong comparison exists with our own revolutionary war, (which is interesting since the author is not American).Aurora is a new and unexplored planet with life that has not been examined and researched An issue that also plays into the plot but which I didn't feel was fully developedThe ending was a surprise but not in a good way for me. It badmouthing left field and was rushed. It detracted from my satisfaction with the book.The political aspects, the similarity to our country 's past, and the possible questions it raised in my mind on regards to put current political situation appealed to me, as did some of the characters. The predictability of 90% of the story did not. The 10% that was different and would have been excitingly was not developed enough.MY rating would more accurately be 2.5. I already have book 3 in this Trilogy so I will read it.

I am a sci-fi fan and have read numerous books on the subject. I like the Exodus series because of its interesting sociological story line. If you had a chance to start a new human civilization, what would you want it to be like? Well written and well constructed books. I had fun reading them; each one is excellent.

There is something incredibly familiar with this series. So much so, I think I have read it before. Which would make it naff to have paid again but great for the author.As to the book itself: It suffers the usual issues with self-publishing, i.e. editing, but that doesn't detract from the storyline.I think he has too many mm ain characters for my tastes and I find myself disinterested in most. A few moved along nicely but not too much depth to any of them. Female A has a different history to Female B but no shining personality to differentiate them.A couple of twists which were nice and a couple of minor errors that stood out. As much to do with editing as anything. As an example, one character got a promotion between two paragraphs with no "here is a promotion" context.Still, all that aside, I'll be buying the 3rd book. And if you knew how miserly I am with my money...Hats off to anyone who can put pen to paper and write a story though...

Finally arrived at their new home in the Cancri system, the last of humanity find a class m planet, a planet somewhat similar to earth.They set up home with hope, although suitable for human habitation, they decide to wear their breathing masks permanently until such time that their scientists deem the air is safe to breathe.They name their new home Aurora, together they start to build a new life, until, one of their number takes it on himself to govern the society the same as that on Earth.This doesn't sit well with some of the populace, who split from the Governor's supporters to eke out an existence alone and away from the mounting oppression of the newly formed Government.Excellent story, brilliant concept, danger, excitement, awe and wonder. Highly recommended.

Well, having ploughed through Book 1, I was awaiting my prize, an absorbing story about a colony on another planet! Sadly I was disappointed. This was just a story about a political disagreement and might as well have been set on earth for all the description of the experiences of actually being on another planet. There was hardly any description of the planet itself, the terrain, or of the flora and fauna, just cursory, off-hand remarks.I found the political tensions leaden, the characters tedious, and the interaction between the characters stilted and clumsy.

Disappointed with the book book 1 had the makings of a good book at first then it turned to politics and finally war why do so many science fiction books have to turn into war story's read Martian and you will see what I mean no war no aliens trying to kill every one just a good sci-fi story I won't be reading book 3

This is the 2nd book in the trilogy so looking forward to the last part. Found the story so far interesting and thought provoking as to what could happen if earth was destroyed and a chosen few had to make a new life on a new planet