Verdant Skies by Steve Jordan - Page 5

pshrynk · 09-07-2009, 08:51 AM

I finished reading it over the weekend. Wow! I have never been shy about saying that I'm a Steve Jordan fan, but this was just a quantum leap (forgive the inevitable pun) from your other stuff! You have hit a stride with this book that I hope we see in your work for a good long time!

At first I was a little leary of trying to follow the multi-character approach, but I was able to visulaize each and every one clearly as soon as they were identified in their sub-plots.

And the science was believeable and understandable. The info-dumps which are the bane of existance for all hard SF writers were handled as well as I have ever seen. The long narratives were contextual and informative without being didactic.

Fortunately, being a humor writer, I don't have to come up with an explanation of techno-gizmos other than, "They're bugger all to get started on a cold morning..." And the open plot devices were not disappointing, but fit in nicely and show that there is a longer story arc that will be continued.

So, thank you thank you, thank you, Steve, and what are you doing reading this, get back to work on the sequel already!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 09-07-2009, 01:01 PM

This unworthy one prostrates himself before you, O appreciative (not to mention perceptive) readers! May Allah grant you all healthy, intelligent children and/or significant others that adore and respect you and keep you well in your old age!

Stormchild · 09-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Well, have you written the sequel yet?

Steven Lyle Jordan · 09-07-2009, 06:51 PM

...and may Allah grant you patience...

Elsi · 09-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Steve, I bought Verdant Skies today along with The Lens. That means I now own every one of the books you've got on your site, except for Chasing the Light. Unfortunately, I've not read as many as I have purchased, so I need to get busy here.

cbell · 09-07-2009, 09:52 PM

Ah, The Lens was a very good read! I'm anxiously awaiting the 3rd book in the Kestral series.

I bought Steve's hard sci-fi bundle (he calls it 'hard bun' hmmm) and I'm listening to As the Mirror Cracks right now.

I've read and enjoyed Onus - that's calling out for a sequel, too.

Back to work, Steve

dreams · 09-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Steve, I just had a totally free, do nothing, no neighbors around, lazy day and was able to finish Verdant Skies. I absolutely loved it! Since I live in the USA and have been to Yellowstone it was especially interesting for me.

I now understand what your Speculative tag means on your website..

"Extrapolations based on real and theoretical science."

pshrynk expressed most of my thoughts about your book so I will shamelessly quote a little of what I especially agree with...

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

At first I was a little leary of trying to follow the multi-character approach, but I was able to visulaize each and every one clearly as soon as they were identified in their sub-plots.

The many characters caused me to pay a little more attention to my reading than I normally do with recreational reading.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

And the science was believeable and understandable.

I felt that the story and time was totally believable and I could envision the situations happening as they did. (Gotta love politicians and big money players.. they never change.

)

I have Berserker and Lens and I'm making plans for my next lazy day...

**OK, enough time reading our stuff... write!!***

Stormchild · 09-08-2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

...and may Allah grant you patience...

Yeah I agree but have you written the sequel yet.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 09-08-2009, 02:42 PM

Okay, I'll get right to work on that.

Let's see: "It was a dark and stormy nebula."

Mmmm... may need work. Give me a few million minutes...

(Wonder if'n I kin tide them over with another DOS episode?...)

JRM34857 · 09-23-2009, 07:48 AM

Great Book! I can't wait to find out what the future holds for Verdant.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-03-2010, 01:43 PM

Our own GraceKrispy has delivered a 5-star review of Verdant Skies, which can be read in its entirety on Amazon.com and Goodreads, as well as other booksellers.

Quote:

Steven Lyle Jordan has written a page-turning adventure that, unfortunately, doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility. His characters are pretty well-defined, and the science is thought-provoking... It was a difficult book to put down. As I read, I found myself thinking about how easily this truly could be our reality in 2229, or even sooner. I think that connection to what is going on in our world right now is what makes this book so fascinating. It's the kind of science fiction that could truly become our reality down the road.

I think the riveting storyline and the fascinating physics push this story into a 5 star read. Strongly recommended.

petercreasey · 11-03-2010, 02:35 PM

The link in the parent message is no longer valid!?!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-03-2010, 03:25 PM

If you mean the link in the OP, it is now fixed.

petercreasey · 11-03-2010, 06:00 PM

Steven, Thanks!

Yes, it works now but it appears the book is no longer free.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-03-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petercreasey

Steven, Thanks!

Yes, it works now but it appears the book is no longer free.

I don't believe it was ever "free"... it was considered a deal, and DRM-free.

09-07-2009, 09:52 PM	#66
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Ah, The Lens was a very good read! I'm anxiously awaiting the 3rd book in the Kestral series. I bought Steve's hard sci-fi bundle (he calls it 'hard bun' hmmm) and I'm listening to As the Mirror Cracks right now. I've read and enjoyed Onus - that's calling out for a sequel, too. Back to work, Steve Last edited by cbell; 09-07-2009 at 09:54 PM.

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09-07-2009, 08:51 AM	#61
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I finished reading it over the weekend. Wow! I have never been shy about saying that I'm a Steve Jordan fan, but this was just a quantum leap (forgive the inevitable pun) from your other stuff! You have hit a stride with this book that I hope we see in your work for a good long time! At first I was a little leary of trying to follow the multi-character approach, but I was able to visulaize each and every one clearly as soon as they were identified in their sub-plots. And the science was believeable and understandable. The info-dumps which are the bane of existance for all hard SF writers were handled as well as I have ever seen. The long narratives were contextual and informative without being didactic. Fortunately, being a humor writer, I don't have to come up with an explanation of techno-gizmos other than, "They're bugger all to get started on a cold morning..." And the open plot devices were not disappointing, but fit in nicely and show that there is a longer story arc that will be continued. So, thank you thank you, thank you, Steve, and what are you doing reading this, get back to work on the sequel already!

09-07-2009, 01:01 PM	#62
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	This unworthy one prostrates himself before you, O appreciative (not to mention perceptive) readers! May Allah grant you all healthy, intelligent children and/or significant others that adore and respect you and keep you well in your old age!

09-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#63
Stormchild Evangelist Posts: 466 Karma: 878943 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cornwall UK Device: BeBook 1. BeBook Mini. BeBook Neo and Club. BeBook Live. BeeBook Pure.	Well, have you written the sequel yet?

09-07-2009, 06:51 PM	#64
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	...and may Allah grant you patience...

09-07-2009, 09:14 PM	#65
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Steve, I bought *Verdant Skies* today along with *The Lens. That means I now own every one of the books you've got on your site, except for Chasing the Light*. Unfortunately, I've not read as many as I have purchased, so I need to get busy here.

09-08-2009, 02:42 PM	#69
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Okay, I'll get right to work on that. Let's see: "It was a dark and stormy nebula." Mmmm... may need work. Give me a few million minutes... (Wonder if'n I kin tide them over with another DOS episode?...)

09-23-2009, 07:48 AM	#70
JRM34857 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S./KY Device: Sony PRS-505 / Kindle 3 / Nook Touch	Great Book! I can't wait to find out what the future holds for Verdant.

11-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#72
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,147 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	The link in the parent message is no longer valid!?!

11-03-2010, 03:25 PM	#73
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	If you mean the link in the OP, it is now fixed.

11-03-2010, 06:00 PM	#74
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,147 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	Steven, Thanks! Yes, it works now but it appears the book is no longer free.