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Equinox

Book 2 in the series:Children of Occam

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'Equinox' in the series 'Children of Occam' by Christian Cantrell is a continuation of the highly regarded debut, 'Containment'. It delves into a futuristic world where characters evolve in unexpected ways, tackling epic challenges and complex moral dilemmas. The plot weaves together intricate details of technology and human emotions, creating a compelling narrative that balances thought-provoking themes with entertaining surprises. The author skillfully builds a realistic and immersive world, exploring the role of technology and the complexities of human nature within a science fiction setting.

Characters:

Characters are complex and relatable, showing significant growth and depth throughout the story.

Writing/Prose:

The prose effectively combines detailed descriptions with accessible storytelling, maintaining reader engagement without overwhelming technical exposition.

Plot/Storyline:

The story presents a fascinating exploration of two interdependent civilizations and deep themes regarding technology and human nature, featuring unexpected plot twists.

Setting:

The setting features a dual civilization structure on a future Earth, blending familiar and radically different elements to create an immersive world.

Pacing:

While the pacing starts off slow, it picks up momentum as the story progresses to deliver an engaging narrative.
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Notes:

Equinox is a sequel to Christian Cantrell's book Containment.
The book features a world with two civilizations: one on the planet's surface and another in orbit.
Characters in the book are portrayed as realistic and complex, evolving from the first book.
The technology in Equinox is based on current advancements but also includes fresh ideas that fascinate readers.
Readers find a good balance between science and storytelling, making it engaging without overwhelming with details.
The writing provokes thought about technology's role in today's society.
Equinox has overlapping elements with Containment, which fans will enjoy.
The installment carries ambitious themes compared to its predecessor.
The story presents multi-faceted characters whose emotions draw readers in.
Readers express a desire for a third book to continue exploring the world of Occam.
The narrative includes clever plot intertwining, maintaining reader interest despite some criticism of technical jargon.

From The Publisher:

A delicate balance exists between humankind on Earth and the Coronians, the descendants of terrestrial scientists who were marooned aboard the space station Equinox. In exchange for raw materials crucial to expanding their off-world home, the Coronians provide precious space-based solar power to an Earth obscured by greenhouse gasses. But distrust runs deep between the two races, with each yearning for freedom from their mutual dependence yet both terrified of perishing without the other's help.

Now, their future rests in the hands of Ayla Novik, an itinerant smuggler desperate to survive the menacing world in which she plies her trade, and Luka Mance, a drug-addicted technician determined to save his planet and his people from deadly betrayal by their extraterrestrial cousins. When Ayla makes a devil's deal to take human hostages in a Coronian power play, her mission sparks a revolt that will force an ultimate confrontation between earthbound and space-born...deciding once and for all whether two races will rise to coexistence or collapse in devastation.

 
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