Delphi in Space · #2
Delphi City
Hopefully you’ve read Starship Sakira, but you can start Delphi City, the second book in the exciting new adventure series Delphi in Space. The McCormacks have a starship, now they need a safe place to start harvesting the technology. They’re starting with a place in the Cook Islands, but to succeed they have to avoid spies, figure out how to manufacture the new technology using Earth-based tools, and then introduce it without getting into too much trouble with the governments and big corporations of Earth.
Come read along as they build their team from the initial five to enough to run and protect a city. They’re preparing to take the human race into space, but will they succeed before someone manages to take over their spaceship and technology? And can they finish before the Paraxeans come looking for their spaceship?
The series
In Delphi in Space, humanity’s journey into the cosmos isn’t just about exploring new worlds—it’s about forging a new future where power, politics, and ambition collide among the stars. Robert Blanton’s sprawling space opera pulls readers into a universe where interstellar conflict, technological breakthroughs, and the drive for survival intertwine in complex, often perilous ways.
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The series opens with the discovery of the Starship Sakira, an ancient alien vessel that propels a family into the heart of galactic exploration. From this pivotal moment, the McCormack family and their allies are thrust into a rapidly expanding universe, navigating political intrigue, fierce battles, and the delicate balance between diplomacy and war. Each book delves deeper into the consequences of humanity's expansion, exploring themes of governance, sacrifice, and the cost of progress.
What makes Delphi in Space stand apart is its focus on both the grand scale of space exploration and the personal stories of those caught in its wake. The universe Blanton has created is not only filled with rich, diverse planets and species but is also grounded in the very human struggles of its characters—leaders facing moral dilemmas, soldiers caught between duty and conscience, and diplomats trying to maintain peace in a galaxy on the brink.
At the heart of this series is a subtle examination of what it means to lead, to conquer, and to unite. As alliances are formed and broken, each new chapter reveals more about the delicate web that holds the future of interstellar civilization together. Delphi in Space isn’t just about space battles—it’s about the battles within, as characters are forced to confront their own ambitions and desires for power.
Fans of space opera, political thrillers, and character-driven narratives will find much to love in this series. With its richly built universe, multifaceted characters, and gripping, high-stakes storytelling, Delphi in Space promises a journey through the stars that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages, desperate to see where the story leads next.
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