Executor Rising (The Circuit, #1) in Adventures in SciFi Publishing

Oct 29, 2015 Ray Perreault rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I liked the book and I think I'll read a few more in the series. I'm somewhat picky about a couple of things though. I haven't seen many Sci-Fi authors understand orbital mechanics. They describe movement in space that doesn't work.
The characters are fully developed and they don't fall into the typical Sci-Fi hero, heroine stereotype which was refreshing. I do need to caution readers that there is graphic violence. The violence does support the story and isn't gratuitous, so you just have to be ...more

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Jul 18, 2014 AMD rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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One thing I have always disliked about reviews is too often they give away much of a story. Descriptions on the back of books are but a taste of the sweets inside. To give away more than a sampling is to risk quashing the desire to delve further, leaving you feeling as though you've already had your fill. That said...

The Circuit: Executor Rising is a splendid first SciFi novel from author Rhett C. Bruno. It is my kind of SciFi; a story worthy of being called a space opera. An intense, absorbing One thing I have always disliked about reviews is too often they give away much of a story. Descriptions on the back of books are but a taste of the sweets inside. To give away more than a sampling is to risk quashing the desire to delve further, leaving you feeling as though you've already had your fill. That said...

The Circuit: Executor Rising is a splendid first SciFi novel from author Rhett C. Bruno. It is my kind of SciFi; a story worthy of being called a space opera. An intense, absorbing read that will leave you hungry for more. I expect to see it on the short list for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.

Rhett Bruno has written a fast-paced character driven novel, taking a basic dystopian idea and pushing it far into the future. A time when, we would hope as a society, we would have evolved out of our species shortcomings. In true SciFi fashion, the story reveals the sad potential for humanity's future if we do not change our ways. Even though humans finally journey far out into the stars, we still face the seemingly inescapable brutality of poverty, greed, illness and war. Old evils indeed, but presented in a refreshing way.

Earth is a wasteland. Forced out into space, humans travel the solar system using solar-ark transports, traveling what is called the Keplar Circuit. The Circuit is governed by a Druidic-like group know as the New Earth Tribunal. They believe in the power of Earth and that, one day, it will be saved and refilled with life. Four intense main characters, each plagued by their own demons and destinies, slowly intersect. A disgraced ex-Tribunal member inextricably linked with an elite special agent of the Tribunal. Mercenaries, controlled by a criminal overlord, determined to get retribution for the decimation of Earth. A sentient android capable of emotion. All playing a key part in changing the future of human existence.

In a seemingly new universe teeming with futuristic devices, we relate to the confusion and trauma of the characters by their point of view presentation, connecting the dots of a well woven plot. A plot which is slowly revealed, luring us deeper into the coming upheaval. Alas I (we) will have to wait for the outcome of this great change but I surmise it will be well worth that wait.

Bruno's initial steps into the story were perhaps a tiny bit over-painted but his trepidation is understandable as a first novel into a new, and often highly criticized genre. Initially I myself experience a little trepidation with authors new to me. In this instance, I was very gratified with this novel, kindly provided by the author. I have thankfully grown to be less prejudice in my reading selections enabling me to experience wonderful stories presented by very adept new authors such as Rhett. I look forward to the next link in the Circuit and more from this talented author.

If you love SciFi, crave adventure and adore dynamic characters, then I highly recommend you add The Circuit: Executor Rising to you reading list. Bruno has a knack for writing good SciFi. You will not be disappointed! ...more

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