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Marooned: Space Opera (Arcadia's Children) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

My name is Bee Bee; well, at least that’s what everyone calls me. The last year has been tough, and I’ve found myself on the Empress of Incognita, travelling through the stars toward a new life with my dad and stepmum. Or at least that’s what should be happening.
When the Empress hits a mine in deep space, things go from bad to worse. Not only are some of the other passengers a threat, once we leave the Empress and end up on ‘Arcadia’, we realise that its occupants, the Great Ones, are going to make life extremely difficult for all of us.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BVBLBH49
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Andrew R. Williams
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About The Author

By day, Andrew R Williams is a mild mannered, retired chartered surveyor.

BUT…

When the twilight falls & the moon rises, he gets himself prepared, snatches up his pen & that takes control!

What happens next?...

“Arcadia’s Children” happens!

“Arcadia’s Children” is a sci-fi thriller series that pours out of Andrew’s wonderful mind, only on the coldest & darkest of nights!

When Andrew isn’t Surveying or writing, he lives the life of an ordinary loving husband.

He loves to spend time with Geraldine, his wife, staring up at the stars, plotting the eventual World Domination!

Don’t be fooled by his calm demena. Looks are deceiving!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
    The recent addition to the Arcadia series was marked with human behaviours, but only unity and one young man’s ability to listen could save the day.

    Being in space on a ship would have been perfect for most people. But for Bee Bee and his fellow travelers, it was an entirely different thing.

    Bee Bee (James) Kinfrank was a typical teenager that asked a lot of questions, to everyone’s chagrin. Left disfigured after a gruesome accident, the scare in his face didn’t make him a favourite. But this was also the reason for him to connect with people differently, which made him more acceptable, even a leader in his ‘tribe’.

    As an oracle, he took to his role like it was second nature. It raised his status in the community. It did not make him very popular at first, but as he began to prove himself, people started to accept him and the value he brings to the community.

    His father was a genuine piece of work which showed his true colors at the end. And Mary was his only support when things really became difficult, even though she was only his step mum.

    To be stuck into deep space without knowing if you would be saved created all sorts of problems and soon to be sixteen-year-old Bee Bee had to grow up.

    Not only were there enemies in the wormholes, but there were enemies inside. And he had to listen to the inner voice for guidance.

    Lack of space, oxygen and food added to the tension as the depilated ship tried to stay on course.

    This is the prequel to the Arcadia series and because I have read most of it, I struggled to understand where the new characters fit into the bigger plotline. But in the author’s typical writing style, it became clear, and it was worth the read. It gives the reader a better understanding of where it had all begun.

    Chas Foony knew too much but was a good informant/friend to Bee Bee. Then there was the Whiston family—the bain in everyone’s life that caused havoc wherever he and his gang of misfits went. Charl Whyler was thrusted into a leadership position and way over his head. Mary became Bee Bee’s support and protector while he became her purpose for being in the ‘tribe’.

    The fast-paced plot quickly takes you from one suspenseful scenario to another while the group tries to survive. First on the ship, then on the new planet, where more twists made for adventurous moments.

    When an alien appeared on the ship, killing everyone on its path, it left Bee Bee a strange message. This was where the story escalated and became very interesting. With flashbacks from Mars and his mother’s death, you could sense the building tension.

    Especially the secretive ‘Great Ones’ no one knew about except for Bee Bee and his dreams. A force that added a layer of tension to the entire plot.

    “The Great Ones were sent to this planet for security reasons. This planet is far from the rest of our culture. Under our laws, execution is not possible. So sending them here seemed a sensible solution; they were banished to repent for their war crimes.”

    These parasite creatures or beings controlled the new planet, and the survival game has stepped up a notched. Adding more drama, mystery, and suspense. Especially when Suzanne Flyfield stepped into the picture.

    Except for a few grammar problems, this was a good read that every science fiction reader would enjoy. The story touches on primal behaviours and how humans would cope when put in a strange environment where the only aim is to survive. Not only as a human, but as a race.

    The character of Bee Bee became the centre of their survival, which made this a good plotline. In the end, his own struggles and how he had to overcome them were woven into the many layers and a race was saved.

    Since this was an audible book, I enjoyed the narrative. The different characters were beautifully portrayed through the voice of the narrator, making this story so endearing and easy to follow. A great edition to the enfolding series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
    Forty-some years ago my uncle gave me a science fiction anthology. It was a thick red hardback that I read from cover to cover. It inspired a lifelong love of the genre. The stories in that book made me think outside the box. They filled me with awe for the imagination it took to write them. That book still remains in my collection today. The title is OMNIBUS OF SCIENCE FICTION, edited by Groff Conklin, a well-known and prolific editor of the genre. It was published in 1952, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It’s a substantial volume, 562 pages, with 43 stories divided into sections relating to a common theme. Some stories are fun, some are thought-provoking, and some are adventurous. I love them all.

    MAROONED by Andrew R. Williams is a prequel to the Arcadia's Children Series. It’s a brilliantly written and richly descriptive novel with skillfully drawn characters and settings. The author weaves a well-crafted sci-fi action and adventure that had me captivated from the start. Skillfully constructed, this exciting and energetic sci-fi had me turning the pages from beginning to end.

    To summarize the synopsis: I'm 15, almost 16, and my name is Bee Bee, or at least that's what everyone calls me. After a difficult year, I've found myself on the Empress of Incognita, sailing through the stars to a new life with my father and stepmother. At the very least, that's how it should be. Things only become worse when the Empress collides with a deep-space mine. Not only are some of the other passengers dangerous, but as we leave the Empress and get to 'Arcadia,' we realize that the Great Ones that live there will make life incredibly difficult for us all. Read on to learn how we became stranded!

    MAROONED is well-written and exactly the right length to give you excitement with many surprises along the way, and then it's over, leaving you feeling good but eagerly anticipating more. Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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  • QuirkyBookReads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Action Sci-fi
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2023
    Marooned acts as a prequel to Arcadia's Children series. In addition to reading the book I also listened to the audio rendition.

    Marooned is a detailed fast paced story.

    Williams has researched space travel. The theme of wormholes and is alien species explored. The writing style is easy to follow with a range of long and short chapters, as well as a mixture of description and dialogue.

    The character development of Marooned gives the reader a brief background about the characters allowing the reader to become invested in the plot...

    Bee Bee (James Kinfrank) is a 15 year old teenager. He writes about his experiences and dreams in his diary. Bee Bee has an icy relationship with father. Bee Bee, his father and stepmother, Mary are currently aboard a ship called The Empress of Incognita, where they share a designated apartment with 5 other families. There are restrictions on food and water, as such they take turns in a suspension like sleep. After a mine attack leaves The Empress severely damaged a course to an unknown semi Earth type planet dubbed Arcadia is plotted...

    Overall I feel that Marooned gives an interesting look into surviving on a different planet and allows the reader to think about what could happen if space travel was explored deeper...

    I would suggest reading Marooned to people who enjoy reading Sci-fi and Young Adult books, as it is a character driven story about survival, danger and possibilities as the reader follows the experiences of Bee Bee...

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