Rising Tides - Taylor Anderson

Rising Tides

By Taylor Anderson

  • Release Date: 2011-02-01
  • Genre: Science Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 183 Ratings

Description

“Taylor Anderson is one of the best at military science fiction as his plots combine cerebral thought-provoking issues within a great adventure tale; the alternate realm of the Destroyermen saga is worth the journey.”—Alternative Worlds

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy of USS Walker has found an unlikely ally in Commodore Jenks of the New Britain Imperial Navy. And now they are united in their desire to find a traitor who abducted the women they would die for: Reddy’s love, nurse Sandra Ticker, and young Princess Rebecca of the New British Empire.
 
But when Reddy and Jenks report the situation to the New Britain Company, it soon becomes obvious that the ruthless Company is attempting to overthrow the Imperial throne—and that someone involved knows where Sandra and Rebecca are. And Reddy must navigate through a tempest of politics, deception, and betrayal if he is ever going to save the hostages and live to fight another day…

Reviews

  • Quirky and Fun!

    4
    By ZenLizard
    This series is a departure from cliche' science fiction or fantasy. I find myself really liking and caring about these characters, as if they were old friends. My grandfather's stories about his life in the navy during World War II were never this interesting, but these books make me wish I had payed closer attention. I look forward to the next one with much enthusiasm.
  • Rising Tides

    5
    By GdCA
    Well thought out, brilliantly spun tale. Compelling read.
  • Great book

    5
    By jponto1970
    Love the detail and understanding on military proceedures. Every navy guy would love this book!
  • Rising Tide

    4
    By Wayne22153
    Rising Tide is a true continuation of the previous book in the series. A little slow getting started, it jumps forward to some extent and the reader has to spend time catching up on the characters and what is going on in the wide flung Grand Alliance. But this book goes farther in introducing, not one, but two human civilizations in this alternate timeline world. This was a throughly enjoyable read. If this is the first book of this series that you've picked up - STOP!! Go back to the beginning and start the series from the beginning. If you read Maelstrom some time ago I recommend going back and reading the last chapter to refresh your memory. Otherwise this was a throughly enjoyable read that I couldn't put down.
  • Best in the series

    5
    By odanuki
    I have read all five of the books in the series and this is the best. It has new plot lines and new villains and some old plot lines finally wrapped up. Nothing is easy for Captain Reddy, his crew and the Cats, but that is the point of the thriller. It helps if you have read the previous books in the series. I suspect that there will be several more give what our heroes are up against.
  • Great!!

    5
    By Landry62
    Greatest one yet!! I've read the series 4 times. I just can't get enough of the USS Walker and it's crew!!