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Continuum: Riven Worlds Book One (Amaranthe 14) Kindle Edition

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Humanity has seized its destiny among the stars. But space remains vast and untamed, and nothing has prepared us to face the dangers rising from the deep shadows of the void.
Fourteen years after The Displacement flung humanity into a universe teeming with alien life, a tenuous alliance has taken root among humans, Anadens, and numerous other species. The wounds of war and revolution have begun to heal, peace and prosperity are within reach, and the architects of The Displacement, Alex Solovy and Caleb Marano, are enjoying an idyllic existence on the living planet of Akeso.

But growing troubles fester beneath the surface of this alliance. An upstart species offers allegiance with one hand but readies weapons of mass destruction with the other, while the Anadens, leaderless and adrift for years, increasingly refuse to play by humanity’s rules.

As tensions simmer, Nika Kirumase, leader of the Asterions—a splinter group of former Anadens thought aeons dead—arrives bearing a warning of a terrifying enemy advancing across the void. Known as the Rasu, the powerful race of shapeshifting metal has already killed tens of thousands of Asterions in its quest to control all of known space.

Nika’s people have struck a blow against the Rasu, and now they race against time to prepare for the coming reprisal. An alliance with humanity stands to give them a fighting chance against their enemy. But for humanity, such an alliance may cost them everything, pushing the fragile peace they fought so hard to achieve to the breaking point and beyond.
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In Amaranthe, where exotic alien life, AIs, wormholes, indestructible starships and the promise of immortality rule the day, no feat seems out of reach for humanity. But when the worlds of Aurora Rhapsody and Asterion Noir collide and the Rasu horde descends upon them both, more will be asked of heroes past and future. More will be given and more taken, and when the dust settles the very fabric of Amaranthe will be changed forever.
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First 10 Amaranthe novels and character art
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Starshine: Aurora Rising Book One (Amaranthe 1)
Vertigo: Aurora Rising Book Two (Amaranthe 2)
Exin Ex Machina: Asterion Noir Book 1 (Amaranthe 11)
Medusa Falling: A Cosmic Shores Novel (Amaranthe Book 20)
The Thief: A Cosmic Shores Novel (Amaranthe Book 21)
The Universe Within: A Cosmic Shores Novel (Amaranthe Book 22)
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"G.S. Jensen magically weaves a wondrous tapestry that pulls us in and spurs us across a galaxy of her own making. As slaves to her whims we are taken along for a ride of intrigue, murder, adventure and a bit of romance. All woven so completely that she sucks you in head over heels, leaving her readers salivating for more." -- Reviews of the Written Word
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"Starshine...smoothly weaves together multiple story lines with intrigue, murder, adventure and even a bit of romance." -- The Best Sci Fi Books, naming Starshine 14th among the 23 best sci-fi books by female authors in the last 50+ years
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"[A] brilliant trilogy "Aurora Rising" by G. S. Jennsen. You are thrown into action and suspense from the start and the plot of the story unravels at a satisfying pace, all the time giving the feeling of deeper and even more nefarious revelations to come. [I]t's the characters who really make or unmake a book, and here Jennsen really shines...The Aurora Rising trilogy is a must read." -- Book O' Loco
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"This book might be the perfect set-in-space science fiction book. That's [a] bold statement with things like Hitchhiker's Guide roaming about, but I feel that strongly about it. Jennsen is one of those magical authors who make you forget you're reading." -- Novel Commentary (reviewing Starhsine)
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"Start a conversation about best world-building in sci-fi, "hidden gems," or addictive and re-readable storylines, and you'll hear about G.S. Jennsen's magnificent Amaranthe series. Jennsen has a gift for connecting readers to her characters; you can't help but to be fully invested in their struggle to triumph over the seemingly impossible challenges they face. The stories are gritty, the heroes determined, the readers... hooked. How can you not be? This is a truly EPIC series. If you haven't picked it up yet, you really must." -- Discover Sci-fi

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082J6FW35
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hypernova Publishing; 1st edition (January 8, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
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G. S. JENNSEN lives somewhere in the U.S., in a locale that may or may not be where she lived the last time she published a book (she’s a gypsy at heart), with her husband and two dogs. She has become an internationally bestselling author since her first novel, Starshine, was published in 2014. She has chosen to continue writing under an independent publishing model to ensure the integrity of her stories and her ability to execute on the vision she has for their telling.

While she has been a lawyer, a software engineer and an editor, she’s found the life of a full-time author preferable by several orders of magnitude. When she isn’t writing, she’s gaming or working out or getting lost in the mountains that loom large outside the windows in her home. Or she’s dealing with a flooded basement, or standing in a line at Walmart and wondering who all these people are (because she’s probably new in town). Or sitting on her back porch with a glass of wine, looking up at the stars, trying to figure out what could be up there.

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"...There are plenty of huge, universe-altering stakes here as well as smaller individual conflicts that feel more personal and got me more invested in..." Read more

"...The intriguing way Jennsen weaves a story is remarkable. I have never read a more passionate, thrilling, all encompassing space opera in my life...." Read more

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"...If you enjoy Sci Fi, this is a series worth your time and money! One of the best sci fi series I have read in a long time. It must be read in order...." Read more

"...That being said, it’s still a great story and worth a read if you’ve been fans of Jennsen’s previous books...." Read more

"For this Jennsen Junkie, Continuum was well worth the wait...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Another thriller continues this satisfying and outstanding series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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    GS Jennsen became my favorite author long ago with her first book in this Series of the adventures in the Amaranthe. Each new addition only made me a bigger fan chafing at the bit for the next installment. This book is #14 in the series and it continues to impress and delight. The characters are compelling as is the story line as it twists and turns through intergalactic war with overwhelming enemies. The 'science' of the far future is woven believably into the stories and I found it all compelling and entertaining. Nothing like a great series to keep coming back to as I've read and reread these adventures four times. Thanks for a great addition to quality science fiction, Ms .Jennsen. Keep them coming!
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  • Eli Anselmi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A continuing incredible story that wont let you down!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020
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    I have read every single book on this series! 14 of them now. G S Jennsen has not let me down. The way she has weaved the characters from AR & Asterion Noir into Riven Worlds is nothing short of incredible. The cast of characters is second to none. This one was hard to out down, read it in 2 days. If you enjoy Sci Fi, this is a series worth your time and money! One of the best sci fi series I have read in a long time. It must be read in order. This series would make a great movie IMHO
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  • Dave Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written - again.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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    Once again G.S. Jennsen immerses us into her amazing mind. The descriptions - the characters - the names of things - the action.....wow! Very well written doesn’t even come close. How does she do it? She keeps us enthralled and entertained and excited throughout the story. I love her writing and recommend her often. Please start at the first book and live the lives of these characters all the way through this, the 14th book. I will never be bored with these - just waiting longingly for the next one. Buy them all - on Amazon!
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  • Tan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from GS Jennsen
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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    Once again, GS Jennsen has proven that she is a masterful storyteller capable of weaving together an incredibly complex story on an epic scale. Continuum brings all of her previous books together as the characters we’ve grown to know and love over the last *counts on fingers* 12(?) books face a new and even more formidable threat.

    Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to taking on this new threat, however. Because what fun would that be? There are a few key players with their own self-serving agendas here, and that really throws a wrench into things towards the end of the book. I appreciated Jennsen’s exploration of the complexities involved in bringing so many unique societies together. It’s not a piece of cake, nor should it be. It was also fun to see where the characters from the Aurora Rhapsody series ended up 14 years later. Marley is all grown up and was an especially interesting character. While this particular book did oftentimes feel like just a setup for events to come, it was a welcome one and much needed given how many moving parts and characters there are here.

    And I guess that was my one complaint about the story, and something that’s entirely a matter of personal preference. I’m generally not a huge epic series kind of reader. Honestly, the fact that I’m still reading this series 13 books in is a testament to how much I love the story and characters. But it’s also starting to really feel too big for me. There’s too much going on, too many people to keep track of, and I’m frankly a little exhausted. There were several times in Continuum where I thought certain characters’ stories were far more interesting than others, and we would cut away from them to move onto someone I didn’t care about as much and then wouldn’t get back to those characters I was more attached to for a long time. What can I say? I’m impatient and I like a little more immediate gratification, I guess. So this wasn’t my favorite book in the series, and I am a little worried that this is going to be something I continue to struggle with in books to come.

    That being said, it’s still a great story and worth a read if you’ve been fans of Jennsen’s previous books. There are plenty of huge, universe-altering stakes here as well as smaller individual conflicts that feel more personal and got me more invested in certain characters. I’m curious to see how it all plays out and what lengths the characters will have to go to in order to resolve those conflicts. It’s sure to be an interesting ride.
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  • SJ Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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    I have read all 14 books in the Amaranthe series and I am absolutely in love with these books! The intriguing way Jennsen weaves a story is remarkable. I have never read a more passionate, thrilling, all encompassing space opera in my life. From the beginning of the first book, Jennsen has a way of taking you deep into the storyline by fully developing each character and makes you love, dislike, or downright abhor a character. I am soo in love with the main characters and it is amazing how Jennsen interweaves them all from every time period and dimension. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I hope these books go on forever!!
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  • Julie J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Consistently Surprising
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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    For this Jennsen Junkie, Continuum was well worth the wait. Ms. Jennsen seamlessly brings together my friends from the first nine novels (Aurora Rhapsody) and my friends from the next three novels (Asterion Noir) and from the short stories. That may sound daunting for people just now discovering Amaranthe. But don't let that deter you! You can start right now with Continuum, and Ms. Jennsen will give you all of the catch-up info you need to fall in love right from here.

    And why should you give this a try? The "Consistently" in my headline refers to Ms. Jennsen's superbly crafted writing skills. She is a wordsmith of the highest order. And the "Surprising" in my headline? Each novel has enough twists and turns and surprises to satisfy the most stringent devotee of thrillers, mysteries, and science fiction!
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  • KC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Felt like a massive family reunion!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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    OMG this book!

    I absolutely loved everything about it. Not only did Jennsen maintain pace, tension, plot, and forward movement, but she's brought all my favorite characters back—and then significantly complicated their lives, the way a good author does.

    Despite being fourteen books into this world, I felt the bad guys were sufficiently big, bad, ugly, and looming. Not only was there a worthy fight at the end, but the tension leading to it, drawn amongst many characters, was brilliantly realized. I'm not a woman of many words with reviews, but this one gave me all the feels.

    Soo gooood to see all these people again!
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  • Diane Grant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Science Fiction
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2020
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    G.S. Jensenn is masterful in her story telling and scientific knowledge. I can see her work turned into a television series along the lines of The Expanse - she's a classic so for true SciFi fans I recommend you check her work out. Try to start at the first book - while you can read them out of order and still get the thrill, it's much better to read them as they were published. The story continues........
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  • Gianluca Benedetti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Italy on April 2, 2020
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    This serie continues to amaze me: I cannot say anything more that that. You start reading and you forget where you are and what time it is.
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  • Hellykins
    5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2020
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    Phenomenal read! I can't get over how mind boggling brilliant this is, I have followed the stories from their beginnings and this new chapter makes me love them even more. I can't wait to see where this goes. ( no spoilers for you!)
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  • Julie Hawkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful additon to the worlds of Amaranthe
    Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2020
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    How do you bring two universes together and keep their individuality? Exactly how it was done in this book. G. S. Jennsen’s worlds are complex, full of characters and places that make me want to live in them. I fell in love with Alex and Caleb and then with Nika and Dashiel. They live in different, separate worlds shaped by history but dragged into a future where they have to rely on each other. Bringing them together was a huge concept but G. S. Jennsen did not fail to deliver.
    If you’ve read the previous books then once again we get to spend time with characters who are familiar, who’s lives we’ve followed through love and war. This book had me laughing, crying and hanging on to the edge of my seat. Like every other book by this author it dragged me in.
    New threats arise, old hatreds simmer until they are no longer contained, lives hang in the balance with Alex, Caleb, Nika and Dashiel fighting to save them all. It’s space opera, romance, war, love and survival in a story that isn’t finished yet and I can’t wait for the next installment. If you enjoy action, adventure, mystery and stories about people fighting to survive, protect those they love then there’s a good chance you’ll love this book and all those that have come before and will come after just as I do.
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  • BadMonkeyEllie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worlds collide - and it’s awesome 😊
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2020
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    Riven Worlds One is an action-packed, exhilarating ride that finally pulls all the Amaranthine characters and universes firmly together. The story is full of Jennsen’s signature warmth, empathy, and wit, which always plays beautifully into the frequently tense and fraught narrative arc of the Amaranthine series. Riven Worlds sets the stage for its characters’ toughest challenge yet - as always, my only complaint is that I can’t have the next instalment right now 😁.
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