With the Shaitan War at an end, Lieutenant Commander Shawn ‘Calvin’ Hobbs was able to finally complete the task given him by the long-lost Progenitors. Unfortunately, rather than getting a reward, the Progenitors’ rod was trapped, and it called the Progenitors’ ancient Enemy instead. Calvin and the crew of the Vella Gulf have now been given a choice—prepare the galaxy’s civilizations for the Enemy’s cull or become the first victims of it.
Calvin has overcome insurmountable odds before, however, and the crew of the Vella Gulf decides to fight. In order to win, though, they will have to answer one question that has never been answered in the history of the galaxy—how do you defeat an Enemy who can deactivate your weapons—and the artificial intelligence running your ship—at will?
Although Calvin and the crew of the Gulf have overcome every challenge given them previously, this time there doesn’t seem to be any hope for salvation. Terra’s allies aren’t any more prepared to fight this Enemy than they are, and there is no technology currently available that will let them even the odds. With the clock counting down to his extermination, Calvin will have to use everything at his disposal if he is going to find a way to win The Progenitors’ War.
The Theogony Trilogy 1. Janissaries, The Theogony #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59QVL0) 2. When the Gods Aren’t Gods, The Theogony #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW4OFE2/) 3. Terra Stands Alone, The Theogony #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQDWBHO)
Codex Regius Trilogy 1. The Search for Gram, Codex Regius #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IKQHPI/) 2. Beyond the Shroud of the Universe, Codex Regius #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CFC2DI/) 3. The Dark Star War, Codex Regius #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GULFO4O)
The Progenitors’ War Trilogy 1. A Gulf in Time, The Progenitors’ War #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829FLV92) 2. A Gulf in the Past, The Progenitors’ War #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0888368RJ) 3. The Progenitors’ War, The Progenitors’ War #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096WRN6TY)
Review
"What a read. Kennedy never fails to deliver in this action packed SciFi thriller. This is not a dark tale of dystopia which is often popular in SciFi, this is a tale of Humanity persevering and overcoming, finding the spark and the drive that says "We will find a way" and embracing what can be best about us. This is a fun and exciting read, and a welcome return to the 'Janissaries' universe." --Dan B, Internet Reviewer
"The plan to pull the galaxy's fat out of the fire seems crazy, but the only thing crazier is to sit around and become dinner for the Really Bad Aliens. Adventure, intrigue, future science, and an occasional chuckle all rapidly follow. You won't want to put it down- I know that I didn't. I read it at the table, in my chair, and in bed. I picked it up to read a little bit during the commercial break on TV, and the next time I looked up a different show was on. It's a fun read." --@Beregond, Internet Reviewer
From the Author
I'm really excited to get back to The Theogony universe with "A Gulf in Time." I've really missed Calvin and the rest of the Vella Gulf crew, and I am looking forward to getting out the next two books in this series in 2020. I can't wait and hope you'll come along for the ride! --Chris Kennedy, Virginia Beach, VA
From the Inside Flap
The president looked to Captain Sheppard. "That's a pretty tall order."
"Yes, ma'am, it is." The captain looked like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders, and one who was not entirely sure he could bear the load.
"And do you think the plan, as Lieutenant Commander Hobbs has laid it out, is achievable?"
"Honestly, ma'am, no, I don't." There was a collective intake of breath from the audience, as many realized even their slim hope for survival had just been taken away from them. "There are too many unknowns, and the time frame for achieving all these different goals is far too narrow," the captain continued.
He held up a hand as many members in the audience and at the front table started muttering. "Still, we've been in an awful lot of situations where the future looked bleak, and this man right here found a way to pull us back out of them again. If there's any way all this can be done, this is the man who can do it." He shrugged. "And, as near as I can tell, this is our only hope. If we don't do these things--if we can't do them--we're likely to be destroyed by the Enemy, one way or the other. This is the only plan that gives us any chance of survival; we must pursue this course of action."
The president nodded."We haven't always trusted the crew of the Vella Gulf , yet somehow you've always managed to beat the odds and come back to us with the victory. I hope you can do so again this time...I really do."
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Be Careful What You Ask For!
With the Shaitan War at an end, Lieutenant Commander Shawn ‘Calvin’ Hobbs was able to finally complete the task given him by the long-lost Progenitors. Unfortunately, rather than getting a reward, the Progenitors’ rod was trapped, and it called the Progenitors’ ancient Enemy instead. Calvin and the crew of the Vella Gulf have now been given a choice—prepare the galaxy’s civilizations for the Enemy’s cull or become the first victims of it.
Calvin has overcome insurmountable odds before, however, and the crew of the Vella Gulf decides to fight. In order to win, though, they will have to answer one question that has never been answered in the history of the galaxy—how do you defeat an Enemy who can deactivate your weapons—and the artificial intelligence running your ship—at will?
Although Calvin and the crew of the Gulf have overcome every challenge given them previously, this time there doesn’t seem to be any hope for salvation. Terra’s allies aren’t any more prepared to fight this Enemy than they are, and there is no technology currently available that will let them even the odds. With the clock counting down to his extermination, Calvin will have to use everything at his disposal if he is going to find a way to win The Progenitors’ War.
Books in The Theogony Series
Occupied Seattle Duology
1. Red Tide, Occupied Seattle #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0160RR8BU/)
2. Occupied Seattle, Occupied Seattle #2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0160SHB3E/)
The Theogony Trilogy
1. Janissaries, The Theogony #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59QVL0)
2. When the Gods Aren’t Gods, The Theogony #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW4OFE2/)
3. Terra Stands Alone, The Theogony #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MQDWBHO)
Codex Regius Trilogy
1. The Search for Gram, Codex Regius #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IKQHPI/)
2. Beyond the Shroud of the Universe, Codex Regius #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017CFC2DI/)
3. The Dark Star War, Codex Regius #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GULFO4O)
The Progenitors’ War Trilogy
1. A Gulf in Time, The Progenitors’ War #1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829FLV92)
2. A Gulf in the Past, The Progenitors’ War #2 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0888368RJ)
3. The Progenitors’ War, The Progenitors’ War #3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096WRN6TY)
Review
"What a read. Kennedy never fails to deliver in this action packed SciFi thriller. This is not a dark tale of dystopia which is often popular in SciFi, this is a tale of Humanity persevering and overcoming, finding the spark and the drive that says "We will find a way" and embracing what can be best about us. This is a fun and exciting read, and a welcome return to the 'Janissaries' universe." --Dan B, Internet Reviewer
"The plan to pull the galaxy's fat out of the fire seems crazy, but the only thing crazier is to sit around and become dinner for the Really Bad Aliens. Adventure, intrigue, future science, and an occasional chuckle all rapidly follow. You won't want to put it down- I know that I didn't. I read it at the table, in my chair, and in bed. I picked it up to read a little bit during the commercial break on TV, and the next time I looked up a different show was on. It's a fun read." --@Beregond, Internet Reviewer
From the Author
I'm really excited to get back to The Theogony universe with "A Gulf in Time." I've really missed Calvin and the rest of the Vella Gulf crew, and I am looking forward to getting out the next two books in this series in 2020. I can't wait and hope you'll come along for the ride! --Chris Kennedy, Virginia Beach, VA
From the Inside Flap
The president looked to Captain Sheppard. "That's a pretty tall order."
"Yes, ma'am, it is." The captain looked like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders, and one who was not entirely sure he could bear the load.
"And do you think the plan, as Lieutenant Commander Hobbs has laid it out, is achievable?"
"Honestly, ma'am, no, I don't." There was a collective intake of breath from the audience, as many realized even their slim hope for survival had just been taken away from them. "There are too many unknowns, and the time frame for achieving all these different goals is far too narrow," the captain continued.
He held up a hand as many members in the audience and at the front table started muttering. "Still, we've been in an awful lot of situations where the future looked bleak, and this man right here found a way to pull us back out of them again. If there's any way all this can be done, this is the man who can do it." He shrugged. "And, as near as I can tell, this is our only hope. If we don't do these things--if we can't do them--we're likely to be destroyed by the Enemy, one way or the other. This is the only plan that gives us any chance of survival; we must pursue this course of action."
The president nodded."We haven't always trusted the crew of the Vella Gulf , yet somehow you've always managed to beat the odds and come back to us with the victory. I hope you can do so again this time...I really do."