Linesman
Jun 2015 · A Linesman Novel Book 1 · Sold by Penguin
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First in a brand new thought-provoking science fiction series.
The lines. No ship can traverse the void without them. Only linesmen can work with them. But only Ean Lambert hears their song. And everyone thinks he’s crazy…
Most slum kids never go far, certainly not becoming a level-ten linesman like Ean. Even if he’s part of a small, and unethical, cartel, and the other linesmen disdain his self-taught methods, he’s certified and working.
Then a mysterious alien ship is discovered at the edges of the galaxy. Each of the major galactic powers is desperate to be the first to uncover the ship’s secrets, but all they’ve learned is that it has the familiar lines of energy—and a defense system that, once triggered, annihilates everything in a 200 kilometer radius.
The vessel threatens any linesman who dares to approach it, except Ean. His unique talents may be the key to understanding this alarming new force—and reconfiguring the relationship between humans and the ships that serve them, forever.
The lines. No ship can traverse the void without them. Only linesmen can work with them. But only Ean Lambert hears their song. And everyone thinks he’s crazy…
Most slum kids never go far, certainly not becoming a level-ten linesman like Ean. Even if he’s part of a small, and unethical, cartel, and the other linesmen disdain his self-taught methods, he’s certified and working.
Then a mysterious alien ship is discovered at the edges of the galaxy. Each of the major galactic powers is desperate to be the first to uncover the ship’s secrets, but all they’ve learned is that it has the familiar lines of energy—and a defense system that, once triggered, annihilates everything in a 200 kilometer radius.
The vessel threatens any linesman who dares to approach it, except Ean. His unique talents may be the key to understanding this alarming new force—and reconfiguring the relationship between humans and the ships that serve them, forever.
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4.4
25 reviews
Victor Delkath
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July 25, 2015
The first page grabbed me and it held me to the end. I like that the author took a less used path starting with a character whose journey to the top had already been achieved, rather than starting him off as a youngster at the beginning of the journey.
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Fred F (Aristym)
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February 19, 2019
Even though the lines are very complex to envision, you don't need to understand them to witness the fight of an underdog whose unorthodox and widely disdained methods, and the support of good friends, can find them in a position of authority and indispensability.
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reg “reggmail” migrant
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June 11, 2016
Refreshing to read something with new and good developing characters. Some of the dialog sequences are confusing but overall it was well paced and a good story well told
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S.K. Dunstall is the author of Linesman.
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