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It's no easy tour of duty for Lt. Nova Whiteside when her interstellar transport is taken by pirates and she is then tagged for termination. Could it have something to do with the mysterious alien they were transporting? Having gone from merely MIA to technically AWOL, any chance of escape leaves her no choice but to rely on Sethran Kada, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization.

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy?

"The characterizations are solid, the writing is crisp and fluid, and all of the questions posed within the story are answered. Reher is a great storyteller, and you know they know this from the confidence exhibited in the book."

"What a fascinating imagination Chris Reher has! ... descriptions of all the other worldly beings was a fun mind exercise along with rather exciting adventures. Read it! It is worth the time!"

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It's no easy tour of duty for Lt. Nova Whiteside when her interstellar transport is taken by pirates and she is then tagged for termination. Could it have something to do with the mysterious alien they were transporting? Having gone from merely MIA to technically AWOL, any chance of escape leaves her no choice but to rely on Sethran Kada, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization.

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy?

"The characterizations are solid, the writing is crisp and fluid, and all of the questions posed within the story are answered. Reher is a great storyteller, and you know they know this from the confidence exhibited in the book."

"What a fascinating imagination Chris Reher has! ... descriptions of all the other worldly beings was a fun mind exercise along with rather exciting adventures. Read it! It is worth the time!"

 

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

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(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

BOOK OF THE DAY: Only Human by Chris Reher

Only Human

by Chris Reher

(Click here for UK purchase)

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

AUTHOR BIO

Living in Canada, it is inevitable that those who lack enthusiasm for snow-related activities tend to stay indoors for a good portion of the year.

Thank goodness for computers. I became a web developer and eventually authored some text books about HTML and CSS, pleasantly surprised when they were picked up at the college level.

But I've always loved fantasy worlds and writing about what might be possible, given a certain suspension of disbelief and a rude assault upon the laws of physics.

Since I've always suspected that there is far too much gravity on this planet, I tend to take my people to other worlds.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping October 21, 2012

By Tracy Leach

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

What impressed me the most about Only Human was the world within it that Chris Reher created. So many different people, languages, and cultures to the point that I was amazed the author was able to maintain continuity of it all! I also greatly enjoyed the strong characterization. We are allowed into almost everyone's heads to hear their thoughts, and in a seamless way that does not jar or confuse. Most importantly, I loved the main characters. I loved Nova's fiery, stubborn, determined attitude. She is strong and `gets the job done' in a way that's not bossy or annoying. I enjoyed Tychon's calmness, his wittiness and his propensity for teasing Nova.

The book is filled to the brim with action and adventure. There are incredibly descriptive fight scenes and rescue missions. Beneath this wonderful story of suspense and action and adventure and romance, Chris Reher also attempts to teach us a vital lesson about race and the awfulness of being judged / ostracized because of our heritage. This is done in an unobtrusive, non-preachy tone - often in an unconscious and/or witty remark or thought.

Improvements:
There are a few missed / transposed words, but the rest of the story is so well done that these tiny gaffes are inconsequential.

For me, I felt the romance developed too quickly. I'll be honest and admit that I like a `slow thaw' (long bits of Unresolved Sexual Tension) between my soon-to-be-couple, so perhaps my bias is clouding my judgment.

I didn't like the decision made at the very end of the book, and felt it was not the right one at all - judging from the background and training of the decision-maker. But in order for me to explain why I feel this way, I will be at risk of revealing spoilers. In any case, I believe the author wrote it this way probably with the intention to continue the story, so I'm not too worried.

All in all, Only Human is an amazing, gripping read. It promises to keep you hooked reading it at ungodly hours of the night (is 4am considered night???). You will become attached both to the story and to the characters, worrying for their safety, cheering for them in their successes, and eager to read on as to what they'll do next. Buy it, read it, and then come thank me for recommending a great book to read. :D

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The Gods of Chenoweth

FREE BOOK FIND: The Catalyst by Chris Reher

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Lieutenant Nova Whiteside, on an apparently routine assignment aboard an interstellar transport, finds herself the target of an assassination attempt. Her escape leaves her with no option but to rely on Seth, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization. 

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy? 

By the author of Only Human, book two in this series.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

In the distant future and on a distant planet, two brothers are sent to a nearby moon to recover a mental adept who, although untrained and unaware, must stand in the way of an advancing enemy. There they are hunted as demons, fall in with pirates, and are ensnared in a violent passion that threatens to destroy everything it touches.

As truths emerge about the history of their people and their own role in long past events, the brothers must decide between the future of one world or the destruction of another.

Two women hold the keys - one can save their planet, the other can save their lives.

99 CENT BOOK FIND: The Catalyst by Chris Reher

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Lieutenant Nova Whiteside, on an apparently routine assignment aboard an interstellar transport, finds herself the target of an assassination attempt. Her escape leaves her with no option but to rely on Seth, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization. 

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy? 

By the author of Only Human, book two in this series.

FREE BOOK FIND: The Gods of Chenoweth by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is The Gods of Chenoweth  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy of this today?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

In the distant future and on a distant planet, two brothers are sent to a nearby moon to recover a mental adept who, although untrained and unaware, must stand in the way of an advancing enemy. There they are hunted as demons, fall in with pirates, and are ensnared in a violent passion that threatens to destroy everything it touches. 

As truths emerge about the history of their people and their own role in long past events, the brothers must decide between the future of one world or the destruction of another. 

Two women hold the keys - one can save their planet, the other can save their lives.

FREE BOOK FIND: The Catalyst by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is The Catalyst  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK Download).  Why not download it before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Lieutenant Nova Whiteside, on an apparently routine assignment aboard an interstellar transport, finds herself the target of an assassination attempt. Her escape leaves her with no option but to rely on Seth, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization. 

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy? 

By the author of Only Human, book two in this series.

FREE BOOK FIND: The Gods of Chenoweth by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is The Gods of Chenoweth  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy of this today?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

In the distant future and on a distant planet, two brothers are sent to a nearby moon to recover a mental adept who, although untrained and unaware, must stand in the way of an advancing enemy. There they are hunted as demons, fall in with pirates, and are ensnared in a violent passion that threatens to destroy everything it touches. 

As truths emerge about the history of their people and their own role in long past events, the brothers must decide between the future of one world or the destruction of another. 

Two women hold the keys - one can save their planet, the other can save their lives.

FREE BOOK FIND: Only Human by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is Only Human by Chris Reher

(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

FREE BOOK FIND: The Catalyst by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is The Catalyst  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK Download).  Why not download it before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Lieutenant Nova Whiteside, on an apparently routine assignment aboard an interstellar transport, finds herself the target of an assassination attempt. Her escape leaves her with no option but to rely on Seth, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization. 

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy? 

By the author of Only Human, book two in this series.

FREE BOOK FIND: The Catalyst by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is The Catalyst  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK Download).  Why not download it before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Lieutenant Nova Whiteside, on an apparently routine assignment aboard an interstellar transport, finds herself the target of an assassination attempt. Her escape leaves her with no option but to rely on Seth, a former lover, for help.

Unfortunately, she realizes that they are now on opposite sides of an escalating war between the Commonwealth Union of Planets and an increasingly dangerous rebel organization. 

In trying to find who is threatening her life, they discover a plot to destroy a distant planet - a world inhabited by creatures that are the key to Nova's survival - and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Union Commonwealth.

Can Nova go beyond her strict military training to cooperate with people whom she is sworn to destroy? 

By the author of Only Human, book two in this series.

BARGAIN BOOK: The Gods of Chenoweth by Chris Reher

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

In the distant future and on a distant planet, two brothers are sent to a nearby moon to recover a mental adept who, although untrained and unaware, must stand in the way of an advancing enemy. There they are hunted as demons, fall in with pirates, and are ensnared in a violent passion that threatens to destroy everything it touches. 

As truths emerge about the history of their people and their own role in long past events, the brothers must decide between the future of one world or the destruction of another. 

Two women hold the keys - one can save their planet, the other can save their lives.

BARGAIN BOOK: The Gods of Chenoweth by Chris Reher

We are happy to announce as a BARGAIN BOOK: The Gods of Chenoweth  by Chris Reher (Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy of this today?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

In the distant future and on a distant planet, two brothers are sent to a nearby moon to recover a mental adept who, although untrained and unaware, must stand in the way of an advancing enemy. There they are hunted as demons, fall in with pirates, and are ensnared in a violent passion that threatens to destroy everything it touches. 

As truths emerge about the history of their people and their own role in long past events, the brothers must decide between the future of one world or the destruction of another. 

Two women hold the keys - one can save their planet, the other can save their lives.

BARGAIN BOOK: : Only Human by Chris Reher

We are pleased to announce as a BARGAIN BOOK:  Only Human by Chris Reher (Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy today?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

FREE BOOK FIND: Only Human by Chris Reher

FREE to download TODAY is Only Human by Chris Reher

(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

BOOK OF THE DAY: Only Human by Chris Reher

Only Human

by Chris Reher

(Click here for UK purchase)

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Captain Nova Whiteside, on a brand new assignment to help rid the Commonwealth Union of Planets from a growing rebel force, is teamed up with Tychon, a strait-laced Vanguard officer whose opinion of Humans, in general, is less than stellar.

When their pursuit of the ruthless rebel leader and a living weapon in his control blurs the line between their personal lives and their mission, Nova must choose between duty and loyalty.

AUTHOR BIO

Living in Canada, it is inevitable that those who lack enthusiasm for snow-related activities tend to stay indoors for a good portion of the year.

Thank goodness for computers. I became a web developer and eventually authored some text books about HTML and CSS, pleasantly surprised when they were picked up at the college level.

But I've always loved fantasy worlds and writing about what might be possible, given a certain suspension of disbelief and a rude assault upon the laws of physics.

Since I've always suspected that there is far too much gravity on this planet, I tend to take my people to other worlds.

REVIEWS

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping October 21, 2012

By Tracy Leach

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

What impressed me the most about Only Human was the world within it that Chris Reher created. So many different people, languages, and cultures to the point that I was amazed the author was able to maintain continuity of it all! I also greatly enjoyed the strong characterization. We are allowed into almost everyone's heads to hear their thoughts, and in a seamless way that does not jar or confuse. Most importantly, I loved the main characters. I loved Nova's fiery, stubborn, determined attitude. She is strong and `gets the job done' in a way that's not bossy or annoying. I enjoyed Tychon's calmness, his wittiness and his propensity for teasing Nova.

The book is filled to the brim with action and adventure. There are incredibly descriptive fight scenes and rescue missions. Beneath this wonderful story of suspense and action and adventure and romance, Chris Reher also attempts to teach us a vital lesson about race and the awfulness of being judged / ostracized because of our heritage. This is done in an unobtrusive, non-preachy tone - often in an unconscious and/or witty remark or thought.

Improvements:
There are a few missed / transposed words, but the rest of the story is so well done that these tiny gaffes are inconsequential.

For me, I felt the romance developed too quickly. I'll be honest and admit that I like a `slow thaw' (long bits of Unresolved Sexual Tension) between my soon-to-be-couple, so perhaps my bias is clouding my judgment.

I didn't like the decision made at the very end of the book, and felt it was not the right one at all - judging from the background and training of the decision-maker. But in order for me to explain why I feel this way, I will be at risk of revealing spoilers. In any case, I believe the author wrote it this way probably with the intention to continue the story, so I'm not too worried.

All in all, Only Human is an amazing, gripping read. It promises to keep you hooked reading it at ungodly hours of the night (is 4am considered night???). You will become attached both to the story and to the characters, worrying for their safety, cheering for them in their successes, and eager to read on as to what they'll do next. Buy it, read it, and then come thank me for recommending a great book to read. :D

OTHER WORKS

The Gods of Chenoweth