5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Read!, May 1, 2010
This review is from: Space Trippers Book 1: Trippin' (Kindle Edition)
This story takes place on the spaceship, with a cast of characters from
various planets. Lightbourne does a masterful job in showing us her
vision of this ship. The details weave into the story effortlessly, so
that we feel as if we are standing on the Magellan along with its crew
in mid-flight. The characters are each unique, pulling us into their
world as we get to know them. Space Trippers has intrigue, suspense, and
a little sexual tension to carry the story along and keep us reading
until the very last page.
I can see this book being a huge hit on the big screen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
sci- fi at its best, July 25, 2010
This review is from: Space Trippers Book 1: Trippin' (Kindle Edition)
Written with precision, detail, and an unyielding intensity, Aurora
Lightbourne has created a unique story that drives the reader from page
one. From the eyes of a young, but dynamic woman, named Valesque Rhaugh,
you follow her tale as her ship is commandeered by the military. And
she is swept along on a path that she has no choice but to follow.
Intense dialog and visual descriptions put the reader into the
world that Aurora has created. I found myself unable to put the book
down, and looking forward to reading the next novel in the Space
Tripper's series.
Shawn Weaver - Author Sense of Honor
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5.0 out of 5 stars Space Opera at its Finest, March 27,
2010
This
review is from: Space Trippers Vol.1, Books 1 & 2 (Paperback)
The book takes its catchy name from a device that was invented for the
specific purpose of transporting ones enemies unharmed through a space warp to
some uncharted part of the universe without the possibility of them ever
returning to their original coordinates. This gives new meaning to the old
adage: Out of sight, out of mind!
Aurora Lightbourne is a PC Tech with
an excellent knowledge of electronic devices and computers which she uses to
infuse uncanny life into her creations. Her style is very easy to read and has a
nice flow to it. She certainly has a good command of the English language and
knows how to build up the necessary intrigue and drama to keep the reader
turning the pages.
Being a female author, Lightbourne has added a number
of strong female characters to her narrative: The by-the-book military Captain
C. Fairbanks and the book's main character Valesque Rhaugh - a strong-willed,
independent thinking, no-nonsense taking female Virrilian. One might even
surmise that she is an extension of the author herself except for her physical
appearance which is very much vampirish (Pale skinned and fanged). Valesque is a
brilliant scientist who has constructed a state-of-the-art spaceship named the
I.S.A. Magellan; she is also, although regretful of it, the inventor of the
space tripping device.
The narrative starts off by introducing us to the
environment of the Space Trippers viz. the characters, the technology and the
politics that have led to the raging intergalactic war that has caused
bitterness between Valasque's race and the humans who are now known as
Earthians. An unfortunate (or perhaps fortunate) chain of events have forced her
to flee from her own people and reluctantly assist the Earthian controlled
Intergalactic Planetary Alliance (I.P.A.) when they illegally commandeer her
ship; even changing the name to the I.P.A. Vortex. One can compare this to a
roller coaster ride - a slow build up as we ascend to the top but then from the
end of chapter four onwards it's non-stop action and adventure all the way to
the last enthralling page that will have you panting for more in Book 2.
The characters are all well-developed, and there are a number of scenes
rife with sexual tension and some with humour that even had me laughing out
loud.
If you like stuff like Firefly, Ice Pirates or, and especially,
the Star Trek series Voyager, then Space Trippers is definitely a must-read.
Given enough time, I expect that Lightbourne's Vortex will become as
well-known as Lucas' Millennium Falcon or even Roddenberry's Enterprise.
Enjoy!
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Fast paced and exciting read,
April 25, 2009
Ms.
Lightbourne's first two books in this exciting series are not only entertaining
but leave us wanting more. The characters are well-drawn and believable and the
main character, Valasque, especially draws us into the story of her creation and
the ongoing struggle she has with the negative forces around her, forces trying
to either sabotage what she has in mind, or use her spaceship in a way she did
not intend. The setting moves along and holds our attention, due to the conflict
that challenges her and those loyal to her ideas and purpose. I am eagerly
looking forward to what Ms. Lightbourne has yet in store for us in the upcoming
adventures of the Space
Trippers. A good read!!
