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Demonspawn: Galaxii Book 2
"Demonspawn" Galaxii Series: Book 2
The I.S.S. Mordrake is in serious trouble – after a skirmish with a Corsair marauder, she is stranded in deep space far from regular shipping routes – and death appears certain.
…but in space, not all things are certain, not even death.
Adrift and stranded in deep space with no hope of rescue, the I.S.S. Mordrake has six month’s worth of food left, but just less than two weeks of air – and things are looking pretty grim. And, as if there’s not enough on their plate already, something dark and mysterious drifts into their path – an ancient derelict ship littered with the dusty remains of its long-dead crew!
The derelict presents an all-too convenient and timely solution to their problem, offering the desperate castaways the spare parts they badly need to repair their ship… but nothing’s ever really that easy, is it?
There’s no such thing as a free lunch out here, in the cold empty wastes of deep space.
The I.S.S. Mordrake is in serious trouble – after a skirmish with a Corsair marauder, she is stranded in deep space far from regular shipping routes – and death appears certain.
…but in space, not all things are certain, not even death.
Adrift and stranded in deep space with no hope of rescue, the I.S.S. Mordrake has six month’s worth of food left, but just less than two weeks of air – and things are looking pretty grim. And, as if there’s not enough on their plate already, something dark and mysterious drifts into their path – an ancient derelict ship littered with the dusty remains of its long-dead crew!
The derelict presents an all-too convenient and timely solution to their problem, offering the desperate castaways the spare parts they badly need to repair their ship… but nothing’s ever really that easy, is it?
There’s no such thing as a free lunch out here, in the cold empty wastes of deep space.
149 pages, Paperback
First published April 23, 2015
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Christina Engela
118 books44 followers"Christina Engela is a South African editor and author of horror, fantasy and science fiction novels. Her books are never short of suspense, adventure and humor, while her colorful characters and thought-provoking settings take readers into another world, making her one of the most gifted and creative storytellers. A firm supporter of the LGBT community, Christina believes that Sexual and Gender Minority characters aren’t reflected enough by authors due to a number of reasons. As such, Christina's writing isn’t stereotypical, and her characters aren’t stereotypes, regardless of their sexuality or gender." - Booksradar.com, June 21, 2021. You can find out more on ChristinaEngela.co.za
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May 11, 2015
They say in space no one can hear you scream. In Demonspawn: Galaxii Series Book 2, there are plenty of screams as a creature rips its way through the inhabitants of a spaceship. A crew member, Kaine, tries to take the creature down in one last desperate move.
Reminiscent of Alien, where a helpless crew face an alien terror, the story drew me in and I could feel that same claustrophobic feel I got when watching the movie.
I felt the characters were well developed and the story moved along at a good pace.
Sci-fi fans will love this book. It is available to buy now on Amazon.
Reminiscent of Alien, where a helpless crew face an alien terror, the story drew me in and I could feel that same claustrophobic feel I got when watching the movie.
I felt the characters were well developed and the story moved along at a good pace.
Sci-fi fans will love this book. It is available to buy now on Amazon.
May 11, 2015
They say in space no one can hear you scream. In Demonspawn: Galaxii Series Book 2, there are plenty of screams as a creature rips its way through the inhabitants of a spaceship. A crew member, Kaine, tries to take the creature down in one last desperate move.
Reminiscent of Alien, where a helpless crew face an alien terror, the story drew me in and I could feel that same claustrophobic feel I got when watching the movie.
I felt the characters were well developed and the story moved along at a good pace.
Sci-fi fans will love this book. It is available to buy now on Amazon.
Reminiscent of Alien, where a helpless crew face an alien terror, the story drew me in and I could feel that same claustrophobic feel I got when watching the movie.
I felt the characters were well developed and the story moved along at a good pace.
Sci-fi fans will love this book. It is available to buy now on Amazon.
October 26, 2016
A riveting blend of horror and science fiction laced generously with Ms. Engela's trademark quirky humor.
October 3, 2018
‘In space, not all things were certain… not even death’
Demonspawn is a detailed well-imagined space story, which I found hard to put down, in fact I read the book in just 3 sittings.
Christina Engela has created a believable world of space travel, delivering it in way that seemed to me logical and explained without straying from the main plot.
From the very opening, there is a deliberate psychological vagueness as to what the ‘big bad’ could be. This heightens the mystery giving readers a real urgency and a want to find out, eventually you will.
With that tension steadily building the story follows the somewhat damned crew of the I.S.S. Mordrake; a ship seemingly stranded and damaged beyond repair in the furthest reaches of space. Their captain is found murdered and so it’s up to main character Joe Lofflin to investigate along with a cast full of convincing characters.
Then they discover a derelict ship just floating in space.
This story reminded me of films such as Alien and Event Horizon but Demonspawn could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with them. There were many concepts of the sci-fi genre in this book that were original and put together in a way not seen before anywhere else (this was especially so for the ‘Akx’.)
It’s an enjoyable read that will leave you wanting more.
Demonspawn is a detailed well-imagined space story, which I found hard to put down, in fact I read the book in just 3 sittings.
Christina Engela has created a believable world of space travel, delivering it in way that seemed to me logical and explained without straying from the main plot.
From the very opening, there is a deliberate psychological vagueness as to what the ‘big bad’ could be. This heightens the mystery giving readers a real urgency and a want to find out, eventually you will.
With that tension steadily building the story follows the somewhat damned crew of the I.S.S. Mordrake; a ship seemingly stranded and damaged beyond repair in the furthest reaches of space. Their captain is found murdered and so it’s up to main character Joe Lofflin to investigate along with a cast full of convincing characters.
Then they discover a derelict ship just floating in space.
This story reminded me of films such as Alien and Event Horizon but Demonspawn could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with them. There were many concepts of the sci-fi genre in this book that were original and put together in a way not seen before anywhere else (this was especially so for the ‘Akx’.)
It’s an enjoyable read that will leave you wanting more.
December 6, 2022
Received as an audio review copy from the narrator, Nigel Peever; this is an honest review. Demonspawn is one wildly intense thrill ride of a story set within the darkness of space. The I. S. S Mordrake is facing a disastrous situation as their captain miscalculations in the heat of battle has left the ship stranded and slowly dying... with only a miracle that could save them. In disturbing twist of fate, someone has murdered their captain leaving the XO to helm a morse crew while unraveling who ended Captain's Blaine life. Everything changes the moment an ancient and abandoned ship floats within range, offering the Mordrake their "miracle" and move to salvage to bring life back to their ship. Aboard this empty ship is a dark entity that is setting its sights upon the Mordrake crew as its now hunting ground; forcing the crew to fight not only for their own future but finally bring peace to a haunted ship. Narrator Nigel Peeve once more delivers an extraordinary performance you won't soon forget. Highly recommended.
February 3, 2021
A great action and adventure book. Loved the narrator and sound effects made the story come to life. I got the book from the narrator and this is my honest and voluntary review.
December 17, 2022
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Floating dead in space, the crew of the ISS Mordrake face (almost) certain death by suffocation or hunger, that is until they spy another derilict ship that may offer them salvation. Skipper-less the crew decide to board, what appears to be an alien vessel to find the means to repair their ship....and that's then things go very wrong.
Something..unknown, is on the ship and begins to hunt the crew while they franticly seek a way to repair their engines and escape, but the mystery of the Akx may hold the secret to their salvation, or suffer the same fate as the ship's previous crew.
With a real sense of claustrophobia, tebsion and action the book could easily be classed as nothing but a dry sci-fi horror novel but Christina has a wonderful gift for writing realistic characters and injecting humour in a way that feels both natural and believable.
Both the action and the characters are brought to life with the usual mastery of Nigel Peever who, with both music and sound effects, creates a perfect listening experience. Each character is is instantly recognisable, every emotion feels honest and the terror palpable throughout this amazingly produced audio.
With excellent writing, brilliant narration and more than a few dry laughs, this is an absolute must for all fans of sci-fi horror adventures.
Floating dead in space, the crew of the ISS Mordrake face (almost) certain death by suffocation or hunger, that is until they spy another derilict ship that may offer them salvation. Skipper-less the crew decide to board, what appears to be an alien vessel to find the means to repair their ship....and that's then things go very wrong.
Something..unknown, is on the ship and begins to hunt the crew while they franticly seek a way to repair their engines and escape, but the mystery of the Akx may hold the secret to their salvation, or suffer the same fate as the ship's previous crew.
With a real sense of claustrophobia, tebsion and action the book could easily be classed as nothing but a dry sci-fi horror novel but Christina has a wonderful gift for writing realistic characters and injecting humour in a way that feels both natural and believable.
Both the action and the characters are brought to life with the usual mastery of Nigel Peever who, with both music and sound effects, creates a perfect listening experience. Each character is is instantly recognisable, every emotion feels honest and the terror palpable throughout this amazingly produced audio.
With excellent writing, brilliant narration and more than a few dry laughs, this is an absolute must for all fans of sci-fi horror adventures.
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