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The Targon Tales #4
Delphi Promised
By the author of Only Human and Rebel Alliances An immense asteroid field is on its way to deliver a torrent of pathogens into this galactic sector, guaranteeing the destruction of any civilization in its path. Cyann, astrobiologist and Human-Delphian hybrid, is eager to join the research expedition dispatched to investigate. Before they depart, she is called upon by the secretive members of a Delphian sect who believe that the elusive Tughan Wai, a supernatural creature of their own making, plays a part in this calamity. Her own genes hold the key to finding the Tughan and so she and her teammates are sent on a separate, secret mission to the outer rim. She is not prepared when they are stranded among an alien species whose motivations are enigmatic at best. It seems that nothing can be done to stop the lethal asteroid as it barrels into a densely populated region. The mighty Tughan is not their salvation and so Cyann is forced to draw upon the mental aptitudes of her father's people and the intrepid resolve of the Humans to find her purpose in this fight for survival.
221 pages, ebook
First published June 27, 2013
About the author
Chris Reher
22 books109 followersI am a first generation Canadian currently and out of necessity residing on planet Earth (which, in the general and interplanetary scheme of things could REALLY use a catchier name, if you ask me. I mean, imagine heading past Proxima Centauri and someone asks you whence you came and you tell them "dirt". All theological implications aside, that just won't do.)
My first full-length work of fiction, Flight To Exile, is a fantasy which, I just realized, takes place on a planet that doesn't have a name at all and blurs the line between sci-fi and fantasy in ways that are probably illegal.
I then headed out far beyond Proxima Centauri and found a nifty story that soon turned into a Space Opera complete with wormholes and improbable laser guns. What fun. Laws of physics need not apply if you find a way to explain them away.
The series stars Nova Whiteside as a space marine whose pesky humanity keeps getting in the way of her doing her job according to protocol.
Currently, there are five books in the series, with three more planned.
When not finding ways to torture my subjects or entice them with inter-species hanky-panky, I design web sites or write about designing web sites. I enjoy long walks on the beach or, given the local beach shortage, write about beaches far beyond Proxima Centauri.
My first full-length work of fiction, Flight To Exile, is a fantasy which, I just realized, takes place on a planet that doesn't have a name at all and blurs the line between sci-fi and fantasy in ways that are probably illegal.
I then headed out far beyond Proxima Centauri and found a nifty story that soon turned into a Space Opera complete with wormholes and improbable laser guns. What fun. Laws of physics need not apply if you find a way to explain them away.
The series stars Nova Whiteside as a space marine whose pesky humanity keeps getting in the way of her doing her job according to protocol.
Currently, there are five books in the series, with three more planned.
When not finding ways to torture my subjects or entice them with inter-species hanky-panky, I design web sites or write about designing web sites. I enjoy long walks on the beach or, given the local beach shortage, write about beaches far beyond Proxima Centauri.
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March 15, 2017
This book was given to me by the author in exchange for my honest review
As you can see from my reviews of Ms. Reher’s books, I love this series! :D
I've read the book in almost one sitting! Or, better I devoured it! It was just like watching a Star Treck movie: thrilling!
Here Nove is not the heroine, even if she and Ty make their appearance. Here the story is about their daughter Cyann. I'd say that the shift on next generation was great! I enjoyed it very, very much! Loved Cyann - she's great and I hope that she's be as good as Nova in the future! I felt how young she is, how insecure about her status as the only half-Delphian. I loved the fact the she's insecure. That she doesn't know her potential.
Also Ty’s son, Kiran is here! I was always curious to know what happened to him. Here Cyann gets a “connection” with Kiran and she goes in search for him. The situation id dire and she must find him. When she does find him it was very touching. Kiran is a wreck, he’s loosing his mind. He’s Tughan Wai, a super-being, a creature whose mind has very destructive powers, but he’s also a young man who’s battling his Tughan Wai nature… Cyann helps him. It was very nicely done: you could feel her attachment to her half-brother and her will to save him. Kiran too is attached to her – has always been. In his moments of lucidity he also tries to help her. Since her insecurity about her position in the world is plaguing her his reasoning about that helps her a lot! I loved how Kiran tells her that she's a species apart from all the rest. :D
Another character from the last book is the main character here: Jovan. I loved Jovi too. But I loved him since the last book, so it's not a novelty! *wink*
Here he’s all grown up and his pledge to Cyann is forcing him to hide his real feelings. Obviously his unable to do it, since Cyann is pushing all his buttons! :D
He’s trying to be very Delphian, but his time spent in the Academy changed him and his view of the world. He’s still very much a Shantir and respects their ways, but he’s also much more!
A very good book and very nice to read about the future generation! Great job! :D
As you can see from my reviews of Ms. Reher’s books, I love this series! :D
I've read the book in almost one sitting! Or, better I devoured it! It was just like watching a Star Treck movie: thrilling!
Here Nove is not the heroine, even if she and Ty make their appearance. Here the story is about their daughter Cyann. I'd say that the shift on next generation was great! I enjoyed it very, very much! Loved Cyann - she's great and I hope that she's be as good as Nova in the future! I felt how young she is, how insecure about her status as the only half-Delphian. I loved the fact the she's insecure. That she doesn't know her potential.
Also Ty’s son, Kiran is here! I was always curious to know what happened to him. Here Cyann gets a “connection” with Kiran and she goes in search for him. The situation id dire and she must find him. When she does find him it was very touching. Kiran is a wreck, he’s loosing his mind. He’s Tughan Wai, a super-being, a creature whose mind has very destructive powers, but he’s also a young man who’s battling his Tughan Wai nature… Cyann helps him. It was very nicely done: you could feel her attachment to her half-brother and her will to save him. Kiran too is attached to her – has always been. In his moments of lucidity he also tries to help her. Since her insecurity about her position in the world is plaguing her his reasoning about that helps her a lot! I loved how Kiran tells her that she's a species apart from all the rest. :D
Another character from the last book is the main character here: Jovan. I loved Jovi too. But I loved him since the last book, so it's not a novelty! *wink*
Here he’s all grown up and his pledge to Cyann is forcing him to hide his real feelings. Obviously his unable to do it, since Cyann is pushing all his buttons! :D
He’s trying to be very Delphian, but his time spent in the Academy changed him and his view of the world. He’s still very much a Shantir and respects their ways, but he’s also much more!
A very good book and very nice to read about the future generation! Great job! :D
January 25, 2018
This is by far the most mind-magey book in the series, and I was seriously struggling with my suspension of disbelief. I didn't like the vagueness of the many phenomena the protagonists encountered (unexplained plasma waves, keyholes, telepathy over vast distances). These books are not terribly well researched, very light on the science and heavy on the fiction. Nova is only in a minor role and her daughter Cyann lacks Nova's energy, sass and military training. As a scientist I don't feel the essence of what makes a good, believable scientist had been captured in Cyann by Reher. Lastly, the Delphians are way too much like Hogarth's Eldritches and this put me off my enjoyment from book 2 onwards. I'll try one of Reher's Sethran books, hoping they might take me back to a non-romance, non-family environment, just fast clean action. Which is fine for a quick escapist read.
July 2, 2013
In this entry to the Targon series, focus shifts from the space warrior Nova Whiteside to her now-grown daughter. Cyann is less of a guns-blazing type girl than her mom, but is every bit as intelligent, insightful, and plain old fun to pull for, so although I went in expecting to want more than the glimpses we get of Nova, I wound up being more than happy to read about Cy and hoping that we'll see more books starring her.
This is the fourth of the Targon books to be written and falls well after the other three in the timeline, but it stands alone very well. I would recommend reading _Only Human_ before this one for more background on the Tughan Wai but don't feel that it's strictly necessary to do so.
This is the fourth of the Targon books to be written and falls well after the other three in the timeline, but it stands alone very well. I would recommend reading _Only Human_ before this one for more background on the Tughan Wai but don't feel that it's strictly necessary to do so.
October 16, 2013
If you like sci-fi, read this one. The Targon Tales don't get old as each volume is about a different stage of Nova Whiteside's life.
First paragraph
It took some careful maneuvering to finally free herself from a tangled bit of vegetation but, once loose, it was just a short and careful crawl across the surface of the swamp to reach her target. The massive, grey-skinned creature continued to feed contentedly, unaware of the latest parasite to climb up one of its two legs and onto its back.
Reher, Chris (2013-06-26). Delphi Promised (Targon Tales) (p. 5). . Kindle Edition.
First paragraph
It took some careful maneuvering to finally free herself from a tangled bit of vegetation but, once loose, it was just a short and careful crawl across the surface of the swamp to reach her target. The massive, grey-skinned creature continued to feed contentedly, unaware of the latest parasite to climb up one of its two legs and onto its back.
Reher, Chris (2013-06-26). Delphi Promised (Targon Tales) (p. 5). . Kindle Edition.
June 30, 2015
Adventure and risk
I enjoyed this story the most of the series. What was lost was found and apocalypse was averted. Interesting character interaction and dialogue. Lots of aliens and romance.
I enjoyed this story the most of the series. What was lost was found and apocalypse was averted. Interesting character interaction and dialogue. Lots of aliens and romance.
April 24, 2014
Fun little closure book for the series.
January 7, 2016
Fine finally
Great story, I really appreciated the full circle of the storyline and great details without boring me. Will try Sethrans story I think.
Great story, I really appreciated the full circle of the storyline and great details without boring me. Will try Sethrans story I think.
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