Excellent science fiction
352849
Another one of those series that leave you wanting more every time you finish one.  Not your typical sci-fi read, it is mostly told from the viewpoint of three teenagers who acquire special powers after accidentally stumbling upon a downed alien ship and then must come to grips with their new powers, a variety of other human and alien forces intent on destroying them, and a host of good guys and bad guys who all have different motives.
4654753
Really awesome science fiction read.  The characters are really well fleshed out and the storyline is interesting.  I also love how long this read is.
4621121
I started this book a wee bit worried that at over one thousand pages long that I would get bored well before the halfway mark. How wrong I was. The trials and tribulations of Sid Hurst and Angela Tramelo kept me engrossed with the unexpected twists in the storyline keeping the interest going. Don't let the length of the door stop put you off. Excellent 21st century science fiction.

Ray Smillie
395564
Without a doubt, one of the best science fiction stories I have had the pleasure of reading.  Sci-fi-wise, it presents how things could be in a potential future, and how even then, there is the never-ending story of man's inhumanity to fellow man.  On the other hand, there are included as well, people who know and cherish caring relationships with loved ones.  A variety of different, yet strong characters are presented, along with their unique strengths and weaknesses, all of which are magnified in the story being told.  Although not in every case, I particularly enjoyed many of the dialogs that were presented between various characters.  It is easy to relate to all of them because in the story, you can see where each one is coming from and how they want their own dreams and goals to be fulfulled.  The characters and story, is well told, and presented in a way that makes it difficult to put the book down.
252918
The story keeps getting better and better. Some unexpected twists for a book of this genre, but they are very well thought out and serve to enhance the plot-line in new and interesting ways. It feels like the first books laid the groundwork perfectly for future developments. Characters grow and are affected by the events in the universe in a credible way. As a fan of science fiction, I will be expecting the next novel with great interest.
3246807
I love good science fiction; however I don't like being "weirded out" by a science fiction book.  I like being able to relate on some level to the characters, the plot, the environment, etc.  This book delivered on all fronts.  It was definitely interest grabbing  from the first page and a very easy read.  The characters were well developed and the landscape of the book was intriguing, but easy to relate to. The book is well written; the reader slips into the world of the wraiths easily.  My only complaint is that it ended too soon.  I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
2141169
When I first picked up Departure, I wasn't sure what to expect. I've always been a fan of science fiction, but there's always a fine line between good sci-fi and terrible sci-fi. This is *great* sci-fi, to be sure.

Departure starts out a lot like the TV show "LOST." A plane experiences some turbulence, and suddenly it's crash-landed in some remote area where only a portion of the passengers and crew survive. Seemingly no one knows what's going on. Having seen LOST, I dreaded a re-warming of that plot, but the book was well written, so I continued on. Boy, am I glad I did!

Departure is some of the best science fiction I've ever read. The writing is excellent, the story is believable and engaging, the characters are dynamic and real, and the subject matter explores the consequences of humanity's most fundamental goals. It's fiction at its finest, leaving the reader with much to consider.

If you don't have a lot of time, don't pick up Departure, because you won't be able to put it down. It's just that good.
837685
This book is a combination of science and science fiction with a little military stuff thrown in. It all works and makes for an intriguing story. The author does an excellent job of explaining how inter-species verbal communication could be possible. He also makes a very plausible argument for human life on other planets and why we could be visited for reasons other than global conquest. Finally he involves the US Navy and USGS.
The result is a really fun read.

The only reason for dinging him a star is the ending. I won't say more because to do so would spoil the book for you.
261469
This book mixes hard science with fiction into a believable future. It reminds me of Cyteen and Wheelers. It is well-written, the characters are fleshed-out and the storyline is gripping. I especially enjoyed the explanation for a lack of radio signals and other communication from extra-terrestrial civilizations. Brilliant work. I look forward to reading more of his stories.
969975
Great Science fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended reading. I'll definitely will read the other 9 volumes in the series.
4158742
Normally I don't read science fiction as a rule but this book was so well written, I was hooked by the first chapter.  An alien race that can survive on this planet with one even being born here.  The story line kept me wanting more and less than half-way through the book, I knew that it would be a continuing series.  The characters are richly interwoven and are so interesting.  I'm yearning to read the next book to see what happens next.  The writing was excellent and not at all confusing.  You always knew where you were.  Great job!
4061421
This is very well-written, suspenseful science fiction and it's a very poignant and touching story as well.  I can't wait for the next book in the series.
4834411
Good science fiction should stretch your mind a little bit; even though every prediction about the future is going to turn out wrong to some degree, the visions we have about where our civilization is going really do matter.

Nexus fits this bill very well. The near future envisioned by Ramez Naam is neither overly utopian nor depressingly dystopian. Once you get past the "magic bullet" -- his characters are able to network their brains together without surgery or discomfort, and it all happens somewhat faster than getting drunk -- his insights into a more connected world are honest and realistic. The worst villains are government security agencies, the new technology is both a tremendous opportunity and a very real danger, and the characters are just trying to do what they can.

Also: the Buddhism. This has been said in other reviews, so I'll be brief, but basically: Naam has obviously studied and practiced Buddhist meditation, and I was surprised to see it so accurately portrayed here. The Buddhist view of mind plays a central role in both the plot and the landscape of ideas that the novel explores, and it is very well done.

There is a sequel to this book on the way, and I couldn't be more excited.
3867155
Excellent series. I'm always on the lookout for science fiction that is interesting and different, and these novels are both. The storyline is clever and nicely convoluted. I found the characters richly defined and believable. All in all an excellent read.
4226998
Good read!  Very imaginative science fiction with an excellent balance between innovative future technology and well-developed personalities of the characters.
971898
I love reading Science Fiction and I can't get enough of good science fiction books.  I would rather read a book than watch TV or play a computer game.

This book by Evan Currie is very good.  It is full of action and adventure and the scenarios of the battles taking place on a planet and in space are expertly done.  It is interesting as the main characters use strategic decisions and tactical ones to position themselves to win in some serious combat scenarios.

This book for me is a good balance between someone crafting an imaginative look into the future and the science that has been developed to allow them to travel and how humans may find their first adventures into interstellar space.  Mankind is making friends with an advanced alien civilization while becoming involved in an interstellar war that could affect the future for all intelligent life in the galaxy.

After reading three of Evan Currie's books and enjoying them I am now hooked and waiting for the fourth release in this saga.  If you are going to start reading this series you should read them in order as they will make more sense to you.  Here is the order of the books:

1. Into The Black
2. The Heart of the Matter
3. Homeworld
4. Out of the Black (Due to be released July 8, 2014)

I rated this book as a 5 star story and I liked it!
2626983
Excellent continuation of the story. As of now this is my favorite Science fiction series. Cannot wait for another book.