On their way back to Earth from the newly discovered world of Kainus Ge, the Surveyor rescues the personnel of a malfunctioning science station. Young medical assistant Andi quickly befriends the newcomers, particularly the charming captain, but things get complicated when the scientists offer the impossible--a way to improve the barren planet and the lives of all its inhabitants. There's only one problem: their solution requires the Surveyor to enter the one area of the galaxy which is off-limits to travel. As the Captain struggles with his decisions, Andi and her father become suspicious of the “accidents” that keep happening on the ship. Could it be coincidence, or is someone trying to sabotage their mission? Can they uncover the truth in time to stop the Captain from wrecking his career and losing his ship forever?
Does the end justify the means? That's really the big moral dilemma presented in
Machiavellian. You would think that it might be something of a cliche, but
Pennington does a fabulous job handling the question.
There are a lot of raw emotions in the characters carried over from
In His Image, particularly by Andi. This gave the book a great feeling of continuity and really made the series feel well put together.
Again, Andi is very real to life as she struggles with a situation where truth and her emotions are colliding.
I will say this, I am about ready for another book, and even more than that, I NEED A ROMANCE! I am about ready to start a petition to get fella for Andi.
Check out
Machiavellian on
Amazon and read my reviews for
Radialloy and
In His Image.
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