Hopefully this is a series...
348994
Fast paced, great characters, interesting story line.  The author made me feel sorry for the bad guy!  At least I could understand his motives for what he was doing.  Both of the main characters deserve a second book and more.

As the story was laid out, it was interesting to discover some of the history of the period that I must have missed while raising a family.  It's intriguing to realize how one action can affect different people.

I'll be looking for more to read from this author.  I was given a copy to review and grateful to be introduced to a talented writer.  Kudos!
1551482
I liked this book...I'm sure there will be a sequel...or 4! I'd give it a 4.5 since the writing is not quite what it could be, but the story line is interesting and held my attention! I'm hoping the next book(s) in the series will come out soon...I hate it when I like the first book of a series and then have to wait interminably for the rest of the series to be published.

BTW...When I write a review, I don't try to tear up the book and or pick it and/or the author apart. I will leave that to those who feel they know more than I do about what is a good book and what isn't. I will tell you that I like it or I don't like it...and frankly, that is just my opinion, not a judgement on the author. I hope this author writes many more books!
3504584
I have always thought there was an unplumbed mine of archaeology in sci-fi. A few Authors have broached the subject, but never really carried it through. Andre Norton comes to mind. I've always been left wanting more. With great hope I await the next book in this series. There is a lot of promise here. The story was a little slow at times, but maybe that was just foundation building. I am hopeful for a little more of an archaeological story next time.
3364540
I actually liked this series.  It grew on me.  I'm more familiar with coastal towns of this sort on the east coast, so I could envision the characters, environment, etc. of this west coast village/town.and it's people and stories.  I'm actually anxious to read the next book in this series.  I think the author is doing a good job of keeping the people and town "alive" and makes a good future for them.
833014
I so enjoy this author team.  I only wish it had been a full book.  I understand that this is a reprint from their blog/website.  I can see so much potential in this "world".  I would like to know more about it and get more story.  I might start reading the blog to follow this.  The characters are interesting.  It will be fun to watch this develop.
4290782
The premise has a lot of potential, and I am looking forward to where it goes from here. This really did seem to be a "beginning" rather than a real start.  By that, I mean, that nothing was really all that fully developed. There are a lot of characters and events that have the potential to develop into a powerful and compelling story.  Currently, things are just on the cusp.  It's almost there.  I chalk this up to a new series and set of characters and the writer needing to fully embrace the characters and determine their direction. Could have used a bit of that before it was published, but I'm willing to give the second book in the series a try to see how things go.
1185846
I read the short-story prequel and really liked it; I couldn't wait to start this series.
I actually listened to the audio for this book (reviewed on Audible), rather than read it.
Overall, a fairly decent start. I am interested in what will happen and how the characters develop. However, I also hope that the writing style matures. I often feel the characters only converse in order for the author to have a way to explain concepts to the reader. I'm missing a good narrative that lets me draw my own conclusions. And, right now, I'm not attached to of the characters - they don't seem to have much emotional depth or seem to have very realistic motives or actions.
So, overall, not too bad, but I'm hesitant to recommend it yet. If the series improves (as I truly hope it does), then I'll revise this review to encourage reading it.
4053337
I enjoyed this prequel and look forward to book #5. I know I like a book when I am sad to finish it. If this series really stops at five, I will look for more by this author
1904634
It will be interesting to see if the series is contained in 3 books. The story has an interesting, dreamlike quality. I will read them all now.
2125983
I've enjoined this series and look forward to the next book, which I hope is soon.
4262419
This series is pretty entertaining, and I'm looking forward to the next book (I already bought it).  While maybe not a "classic" spy series, it's enough to capture my interest, and I hope perhaps more will be forthcoming.
3035432
There's a lot out there running the same theme - rogue/elite/mercenary teams running around the galaxy - cut off/ working alone, fighting/avenging wrongs. I'm a big fan of them. Think 'The Dirty Dozen' in space. But Forbes adds something more to the genre. But, excitedly, I'm not sure exactly what it is or where he's going with it but I'm downloading the second in the series as soon as I finish this. I like the characters, great development, although I'd like them a little rougher or a little more untrustworthy- some simmering tension under the main plot. Nephilim? That's all I'll say - let's see where we go. The series has potential to be a great space opera.
2994000
Fortunately,I am typing on a kindle. Because I really want to leave a long review. This is a good start to what looks like a great series and should keep me happy for awhile.
1017827
I think this is the series of these times. I look forward to the next installment. Please read it now.
1043653
There is a book two, however, it's available.  Enjoyed this one, BUT, I abhor series, to-be-continued, etc. books!!!! Just happy the second was out!
2643986
I enjoyed this series of books. I can see this becoming a TV series & I would love to watch it.
51752
Half way though this first book... and I already ordered the second one... I hope there will be more in this series...