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TFS Theseus: The Terran Fleet Command Saga – Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Tori Harris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 6: The Terran Fleet Command Saga

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“Welcome to the Pelaran Alliance …”

With those simple words, the Guardian spacecraft openly revealed itself to Humanity, heralding a new chapter in its 500-year-long mission to cultivate our world. Earth’s population must now make its first, planet-wide decision — join the most powerful alliance in our galaxy, or chart our own course — deciding for ourselves which civilizations are worthy of our trust. Will we be the first world to decline the Pelarans’ invitation, or does their offer come with an implied threat?

Aboard Terran Fleet Command’s flagship, TFS Navajo, Admiral Kevin Patterson assembles his formidable but untested forces in hopes of defending the Earth. Knowing that an attack is imminent, he must risk everything in hopes of finding his enemy and taking the initiative.

Returning from TFC’s first battle, Captain Tom Prescott learns that his frigate, TFS Ingenuity, is more heavily damaged than expected. Now he must race against time to prepare a new ship, then execute a daring mission to save Earth’s last and best hope of avoiding full-scale interstellar war.
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Have questions about the series? For example: How long will the “saga” be? Why is the story divided into multiple books? How do I find out about the next release? Please visit my FAQ at: AuthorToriHarris.com/FAQ/

Author's Note: The books in this series build on one another are not intended to be read as "stand-alone" stories. Please read TFS Ingenuity before starting TFS Theseus.
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TFS THESEUS is the second book of the Terran Fleet Command Saga by author Tori Harris. The story is typically associated with the military science fiction, space exploration science fiction, colonization, first contact, genetic engineering, space opera technothriller, galactic empire, or alien invasion categories.

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"The author's admitted fondness for Tom Clancy and Patrick O'Brian is readily apparent. In fact, if you ever fantasized about Jack Aubrey as captain of a starship, well this book will get you close." - David Miller

"The Terran Fleet Command Saga has cemented his place in my library next to Weber. Great read." - Timothy Denny

"Another cracking good read from Harris. I particularly like the slow development of all the battle sequences. The detail present in the background makes the whole thing very believable. The only frustrating thing is that it's such a good story I can't put the book down and I finished it in two days!" - Ian Thompson

"My new favorite Author!" - Peter Roseman

"This is the best 'first novel' I've read since Ryk Brown's start to 'The Frontiers Saga'. Tori Harris weaves together his take on Earth's future with a dose of urban legend and a bit of conspiracy theory (impossible engine - Roswell aliens). I've read a lot of science fiction from the Kindle Store and this is one of my favorites." - Everette Aston

"I am so glad Tori is a self publishing author - proving you don't need the support of the "big 5" to be an amazing story teller." - Charles Corbett

"This was a great book. Lots of real seeming science, good character development, realistic dialogue, one of the best books I have read in science fiction in a long time. No unnecessary sex, no bad language! Editing was great. I read at least a book a day, of some sort, and have for about 40 years, so I have read a lot of books. This was really good and I can't wait for the next. A lot of the stuff I get from kindle unlimited is bad! But this definitely was good." - Sharon Billingsley

"The battle scenes were described in amazing detail and interplay between the various species opened the plot to all kinds of new directions - It has blossomed into a very Raymond Weil epic arc but with a very sophisticated Tom Clancy vibe that I truly love." - Michael Matthews

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Books by Tori L. Harris

THE TERRAN FLEET COMMAND SAGA:

TFS INGENUITY
TFS THESEUS (sequel to TFS Ingenuity)
TFS NAVAJO (sequel to TFS Theseus)
TFS FUGITIVE (sequel to TFS Navajo)
TFS GUARDIAN (sequel to TFS Fugitive)
DFV ETHEREAL (sequel to TFS Guardian)
TFS KATANA (sequel to DFV Ethereal - forthcoming)
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Have questions about the series? Please visit my FAQ at: AuthorToriHarris.com/FAQ/

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D1RWRWC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ AuthorToriHarris.com; 5th edition (March 15, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 503 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages

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Born in 1969, four months before the first Apollo moon landing, Tori Harris grew up during the era of the original Star Wars movies and is a lifelong science fiction fan. During his early professional career, he was fortunate enough to briefly have the opportunity to fly jets in the U.S. Air Force and is still a private pilot who loves to fly. Tori has always loved to read and now combines his love of classic naval fiction with military Sci-Fi when writing his own books. His favorite authors include Patrick O’Brian and Tom Clancy as well as more recent self-published authors like Michael Hicks, Ryk Brown, and Joshua Dalzelle. Tori lives in Tennessee with his beautiful wife and Bizkit, his intrepid, ten-pound Bichon Shih Tzu.

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RC

and enjoy it immensely

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017

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I am in Book three of this series...and enjoy it immensely! ordered the hard copies for my son back east! Quick read, but keeps you moving ahead. Dialogue flows well, and the author does a great job of keeping the story moving (there are a few exceptions that gets hung up on explaining tech...which I dont know that I disagree with the need, just slows things down).Fun to get back to good old scifi, and space battles. If you like these also check out Vaughn Heppner's Lost Starship series. I highly recommend this series by Mr. Harris and battles similar to David Weber's Harrington Universe without as much politics! :-)

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cf100

An enjoyable military sci-fi action story.

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016

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Have been enjoying this saga so far. The author has an enjoyable writing style, for me at least, though he does have an annoying 'habit' of ending each book so far at a most frustrating point of the story (spoken somewhat tongue-in-cheek). The interactions between characters are easy to follow for the most part, but I question whether the occasionally 'casual' manner that superior officers interact with subordinates under them, especially in instances such as on the bridge of a combat vessel, is all that realistic. Admittedly, I've never been in the military myself, it just seemed a little out of place to me. Also, the ease that other alien species are able to communicate with humans, even down to a non-verbal level, seems to stretch convenience a little. The only other 'quibble' I might have, is the rapidity that we humans seem to have adapted and modified completely alien technology for our own use. I know the author partially explains this by suggesting that humans have been trying to figure out similar acquired alien technology since the days of Roswell, but still, the rapid time frame suggested within the time frame of the story seems awfully 'convenient' to me in some ways. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying the story so far, and am eagerly looking forward to the next chapter in this adventure. I do recommend it to other readers. Definitely start at the beginning though.

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Shep Edwards

The ante is upped, the danger feels real and from every direction. Hang on! Theseus is even better than the first!

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016

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It's finally here! TFS Theseus, I read it all because I could not put it down!
I am so glad that I stumbled upon the first book of this series, TFS Ingenuity. Whether I love this genre or simply Harris's books, who's to say? So, I am skipping my break time now (Hardees breakfast) because I want to share with other readers that this series is worth their attention. Yes, the second book is even better than the first.

I am, however, worried that Tori Harris has me spoiled with his crisp story construction and dialogue. I tried three other books of this genre (while waiting between Ingenuity and Theseus) and didn't really feel the excitement or that certain believability that Harris delivers in his books. These other books only made me aware that I needed an urgent Terran Fleet Saga fix.

As you can see, I have ALREADY burned through the second book. So, now I will read both the first and second book while waiting for him to decide (for book #3) if my favorite <removed due to spoiler content> from the first two books will survive... I sure hope so. Folks, pick up the first book, Ingenuity, and then this one - great weekend read!

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William S. Morris

Another Cliff Hanger

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016

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This is really not a book. It is an episode in a book. It took me a bit to finally remember that my complaint with the last book was that we were going to the Admiral to explain why we got involved in combat, and brought home the captain of the allegedly enemy spacecraft. Well, it didn't happen. As far as explanation is concerned, nothing happened. All was forgiven before it occurred. After all, our commander is First and Best! I gave a four last time, and I'll go ahead and continue the rating although we are still left with a cliff hanger at the end. This saga should definitely take more than four episodes to complete at this rate. I urge the author to not get in a hurry. I was engaged throughout the book although I knew I was going to be disappointed with a cliff hanger at the end. I dislike upgrading the equipment until there is nothing that can defeat it. So, please, no more upgrades. Stay with the Theseus. It's better than the Wek have and not as good as the Pelaran. That means there is going to be some effort utilized to defeat the Guardian when the time comes. Since Mr. Harris was in the Air Force, I'm expecting some sort of technique similar to how we evaded SAM's by utilizing their limitations against them. I'm afraid I disagree with those who say this is hard science fiction. Whoever thinks so, I would appreciate their setting me right. I do like that Mr. Harris stays within the limitations of his equipment. I think the part about intrigue and politics could be better developed. In a way, its what makes this book most interesting to me. We have surreptitious exploitation of the political leaders through psychological manipulation, and power plays among various factions. We have a discussion of what is following orders as opposed to confronting inappropriate orders as opposed to mutiny. These concepts elevate this book in my mind. Mr. Harris' grammar, word use, spelling, and proof reading is good. I notice, however, that today's crop of authors all believe that "If it was up to him" is a grammatically correct sentence. Oh, for the lost nuances of the English language!

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John Caldwell

The plot deserves a full five books

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019

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I am an old fart who has read Sci-Fi for nearly sixty years. Far too much is trite, horribly unlikely or blatheringly composed. No so this series. While very complex, the plot hangs well and provides ongoing interest for the five books thus far (will there be more?). I appreciate use of reasonably correct grammar and consistent usage. I also appreciate that the science is not rendered into pablum for the masses. Let THEM read Star Wars. All in all, a satisfying read.

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Tinkerer

keep it coming

Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2019

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If you like your space opera you will love this one. only with there was more. to date there is 5 books. if you have not read it yet get all 5 as once you start going it will be a hard one to put down.

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R J Musgrave

Excellent science fiction.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2016

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This is the first sci-fi I have read since my student days back in the sixties. I so enjoyed reading TFS Theseus by Tori Harris that she took me right back in time to those carefree days long gone. I now wish further to revisit the genre I thought I had left behind in my youth. I shall now be dusting off some very old and much loved books in my collection. Thank you so much, Tori L. Harris.

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F. Spitzli

So good i bought it

Reviewed in Germany on March 22, 2016

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This is one of the very few books that i read via kindle unlimited and then bought because its just a fantastic book and the author deserves the money for it.

I really love the universe that the author here builds with no clear "this is the evil enemy and this here is the good hero". At least at the moment there are uncertainties and that is plain fantastic.

Reading a ton of sci-fi military i often have a problem with logic in these books. Not in comparison with reality but internally, when they have a technology available and only use it for one thing while it could be used for so much more (i once read a story where the ship could jump in seconds through a star system but then watched how a shuttle with crew got chased for a long time and then destroyed because they were to far away... this stopped me from reading for several days), this is not happening in this book and i totally love it!

On top of that you will have great characters and a story that develops into something that will keep your imagination running (how will it end? what will griffin do? Who is really the enemy? is there a surprise turn? etc etc)

And i must say, at least in my mind, these are some of the coolest spaceships i read about.

Andrew

Earth's hope in a hostile universe!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2017

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The intrepid Captain Prescott leads the significantly beefed up destroyer into great naval space action with interesting consequences. The suave Guardian a consummate electronic politician wages a war of ideas as murky as a Brexit tussle.
Lots of technical data which will appeal to techies and a bit of interracial humour to top it off, great second book!

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Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2016

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Liked the characters -they were human fallible and connected as "authentic engaging. Plot made me want more

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