Review by Tam_R0se -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
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Review by Tam_R0se -- Homecoming by Jude Austin
[Following is a volunteer review of "Homecoming" by Jude Austin.]
Homecoming by Jude Austin begins shortly after the end of Project Tau with Kata (Kalin Taylor) and Tau landing their stolen shuttle on a backwater planet because they are short on fuel. They plan to hole up in a shabby motel and find a way to Kata's home planet, Trandellia, where they will be safe from Gentech and bounty hunters.
Almost immediately, plans go awry. Kata crosses paths with a major crime syndicate who has their own use for him. On Trandellia, the two friends face deceit, deception, and grave danger. Kata is sent on a difficult task with the promise of re-instated citizenship for himself and safety for Tau if he is successful. Betrayed by vasari Adrianne Demont, Kata is drugged and Tau is taken captive by a bounty hunter before he can even begin. As the distance widens between them, both must find a way to survive and find their way home.
Austin creates a host of intriguing characters from steadfast Alan Morgan to the mysterious Kurai and the pious Chatton to CEO of Gentech, Straker. The fate of each of them lies in the ruling of the Conclave and Nexus. Through these characters, the author explores the workings of justice versus law and the bonds of friendship. I like how the characters deal with bullying, male body image, discrimination, and verbal abuse. It shows how mental scars reach deeper and last longer than physical scars. I see it as a not-so-subtle comment on the obstacles many people face today.
What I didn't like as much is Kata continuously rebelling when it wasn't necessary. I know it was used to underscore his inner scars, but I feel it could have been shown in other ways as well.
I give this 4 out of 4 stars. It is very well written and edited. The diverse cultures and worlds created by Austin are as rich as the characters, more realistic than most science fiction settings. This is book 2, but Austin crafted the book to stand alone. Anything one should know from book 1 is seamlessly included through dialog or brief flashback. The story pulled me along with each new question raised and offered just enough answers to keep me turning pages. It may be written for the young adult, but as one well past that stage, I enjoyed the journey and hope there is a book 3 in the offing. I recommend Homecoming to readers of all ages who enjoy science fiction, coming-of-age stories, and adventure.
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Homecoming by Jude Austin begins shortly after the end of Project Tau with Kata (Kalin Taylor) and Tau landing their stolen shuttle on a backwater planet because they are short on fuel. They plan to hole up in a shabby motel and find a way to Kata's home planet, Trandellia, where they will be safe from Gentech and bounty hunters.
Almost immediately, plans go awry. Kata crosses paths with a major crime syndicate who has their own use for him. On Trandellia, the two friends face deceit, deception, and grave danger. Kata is sent on a difficult task with the promise of re-instated citizenship for himself and safety for Tau if he is successful. Betrayed by vasari Adrianne Demont, Kata is drugged and Tau is taken captive by a bounty hunter before he can even begin. As the distance widens between them, both must find a way to survive and find their way home.
Austin creates a host of intriguing characters from steadfast Alan Morgan to the mysterious Kurai and the pious Chatton to CEO of Gentech, Straker. The fate of each of them lies in the ruling of the Conclave and Nexus. Through these characters, the author explores the workings of justice versus law and the bonds of friendship. I like how the characters deal with bullying, male body image, discrimination, and verbal abuse. It shows how mental scars reach deeper and last longer than physical scars. I see it as a not-so-subtle comment on the obstacles many people face today.
What I didn't like as much is Kata continuously rebelling when it wasn't necessary. I know it was used to underscore his inner scars, but I feel it could have been shown in other ways as well.
I give this 4 out of 4 stars. It is very well written and edited. The diverse cultures and worlds created by Austin are as rich as the characters, more realistic than most science fiction settings. This is book 2, but Austin crafted the book to stand alone. Anything one should know from book 1 is seamlessly included through dialog or brief flashback. The story pulled me along with each new question raised and offered just enough answers to keep me turning pages. It may be written for the young adult, but as one well past that stage, I enjoyed the journey and hope there is a book 3 in the offing. I recommend Homecoming to readers of all ages who enjoy science fiction, coming-of-age stories, and adventure.
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Homecoming
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