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“First contact, major deception!” Can there ever be peace by the stars? Colton Beck doesn’t think so. But then again, he has six months to live… Earth has long been occupied by the Angor, an often brutal and cryptic alien race that somehow convinced humanity to form an unjust alliance. In a twist of fate, the Angor offer conscription to a colony world, and humans line up to visit the mysterious Dicore. They are even given temporary access to the River, an alien technology that grants passage between worlds. Colton wants to truly live, if only for a short amount of time, so he finds a way to sneak into the elite army, and emerges on the other side of the River. But what is there to greet him? Join Colton and his new allies, and see for yourself! This entire series of FOUR novels is over 1700 pages of science fiction adventure. With over 5000 ratings, you won’t want to miss this epic deal. From the best-selling author of The Event, The Other Place, Echoes From the Moon , and Lost Contact , comes a saga of redemption, second chances, and survival. Included Inside: First Life (The River Saga Book One) Second Chance (The River Saga Book Two) Third Party (The River Saga Book Three) The Realms (The River Saga Book Four)
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Is The River Saga: The Complete Series appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This military sci-fi series features a terminally ill protagonist who joins an alien-run colonial military force, with moderate combat violence, themes of occupation and deception, and exploration of survival under oppressive alien rule.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and colonialism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Colton's desperate quest to live fully in his final months while uncovering the truth behind humanity's alien occupiers.