Elliot's Empire: The Rise of Zoe Fenning (New Terrans Series)

The third volume of the epic New Terrans series—Elliot’s EmpireElliot Greyjoy, now Emperor of the New Terran Empire, must lead a daring rescue mission to save Mackie’s fiancée, Syn Calt, who has been abducted by the ruthless Zoe Fenning. With the help of Molly Olivaw, the resurrected hero of the Sagittaron War, and Alessandra Trin, the legendary warrior from the high-gravity planet Corvus, Elliot faces his toughest challenge yet.“Ideue’s fondness for vintage SF effectively generates a conventionful of references that call to mind Babylon 5, assorted Star Trek shows, the SF novels of James P. Hogan and H.G. Wells, and J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, among other tales.” —Kirkus Reviews for Aurora Ascending.Rhabwar, a science vessel commanded by Captain Ron Thorssen, is assigned to investigate the mysterious plague that decimated two civilizations and has affected the Sagittaron worlds for thousands of years. What is the mysterious plague that reduced the Sagittaron worlds to barbarism nine thousand years ago? How can the Empire protect itself against a bioweapon that seems unstoppable? The ship’s team of scientists, including Professors Erica Cort, Lexi Mais, and Josh Sandoval, embarks on a journey that will change the course of the galaxy forever. As they uncover the dark secrets of the plague, they discover a threat that could destroy everything Elliot has fought for.“Ideue weaves intricate layers of intergalactic politics, exploring tense, complex relationships between the surviving humans and between humans and AI.” —Booklife, by Publishers Weekly for Sagittarius Stronghold.Zoe Fenning inherited many black projects from her mother, the Minister of Clandestine Operations of the former Aethereian Empire, including Wanda Bloom. Wanbda, a former Aetherian agent—now working for Zoe—has been engineered to be absolutely irresistible to men. She also inherited a device that will give her near-immortality and escape from justice—at a steep cost.As Elliot and his team face off against Zoe Fenning’s forces and the Rhabwar team unravels the plague’s secrets, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens the entire galaxy. Will they be able to stop the looming threat and save the lives of billions, or will they fall victim to the enemies that seek to destroy them? Find out in Elliot’s Empire.Takeaway: The new Terran Empire seeks to uncover the secrets of the plague that decimated the Sagittaron civilizations as Zoe Fenning plots to overthrow the Empire, reminiscent of Andromeda Strain meets Return of the Jedi.“Bursting with high-stakes action, old and new feuds, a dash of romance, a diverse array of perspective characters, and the machinations of corrupt Artificial Intelligence, this spirited sequel centers on an exciting battle of man and machine while developing ongoing stories and themes seeded in the first volume.”—Booklife, by Publishers Weekly for Sagittarius Stronghold. Read more