Earth II: "You Have No Honor."

Virus/Earth II, Volume 3

De: Ray Jay Perreault

Narrado por: Raymond Perreault

A suspicious virus has wiped out almost all of the human race. The few survivors in the US Government and Military know who caused the virus, and they are fighting the last battles on the planet to save the survivors.

Two super Thinking Computers were released when their programmers died because of the virus. They have no controls, and one is programmed to help the humans, and the other has its own agenda. They seek the source of the virus, one is intent on returning and ultimately dealing with those who threaten it. The other must deal with the bad computer and still fulfill its programming to help the humans.

This is the end to Epoch 1 of the SIMPOC (Books one and two) and Virus (Books one and two) series.

©2016 Raymond Perreault (P)2017 Raymond Perreault

very informative

It was inspiring to say the least. I now know what I need to do

A Suspenseful Tale of Survival

From Earth’s collapse to the struggles on the moon and Mars colonies, this book takes you on a wild journey. The human race is pushed to its limits, and the addition of AI complications makes it even more intense. A thrilling and complex narrative.

Intriguing Alien Contact with a Twist

I loved the twist in this book – the ‘aliens’ were artificial beings created by humans themselves! The storyline presents an intense standoff between the human race and its technological descendants. The exploration of ethics and coexistence with AI is fresh and gripping. Highly recommended!

A Dystopian Masterpiece with a Sci-Fi Edge

The suspense and complexity of the AI dynamics in "Earth II" make it an unforgettable read. The clash between the two Thinking Computers mirrors humanity’s struggle for survival, making the story both action-packed and deeply reflective

Gripping Post Apocalyptic Sci Fi with Depth

Earth II: 'You Have No Honor delivers an intense and thrilling narrative about survival and ethics in a crumbling world. The interplay between the two Thinking Computers is fascinating, adding layers of tension and moral complexity. A must-read for fans of dystopian and AI-driven stories

A Perfect Blend of Action, Morality, and Technolog

Earth II: "You Have No Honor." raises the bar for sci-fi storytelling. The battle between the Thinking Computers is as much philosophical as it is action-packed, creating a compelling narrative that kept me hooked. The survivors’ determination to rebuild humanity is inspiring, and their struggles feel raw and authentic. Perreault’s voice work adds depth to both the human and AI characters, making this audiobook a deeply immersive experience. Highly recommended for sci-fi enthusiasts!

Complex and Thrilling with AI Intrigue

This book mixes a virus-ravaged Earth and survival on space stations with rogue AI. The tension builds as humanity is pushed to the brink, relying on the advanced computer, SIMPOC, while another AI works against them. It’s an engrossing read full of mystery.

Riveting Tale of Survival and Artificial Intell

The concept of two uncontrolled supercomputers, each with vastly different motives, adds a unique and compelling twist to this post-apocalyptic world. The human struggles and the AI conflict create a story that's both gripping and thought-provoking

A really enjoyable alien invasion story

This is just a lot of fun.

Be aware it's the third book of a trilogy, but I didn't find that to be a problem. There's enough information salted in on the backstory that I picked it up pretty quickly and understood enough of what the characters were responding to.

A massive pandemic has wiped out a large part of the human population of the planet, and now alien ships are in orbit and sending smaller ships down with robot crews. They seem to be ignoring the humans, and indifferent to life forms that aren't attacking them. Machinery is something else, though--so aircraft and naval ships, for instance, are treated as threats. The surviving human population, in the government and military around the world, are trying to mount a defense against the aliens.

Meanwhile, the US has, or had, two supercomputers, Julius and SIMPOC, which were released by the deaths of their creators, and have made themselves mobile. SIMPOC is programmed to help humans. Julius, on the other hand, seems to have been programmed for maximum paranoia. Julius is determined to wipe out the biggest threats to its existence, which is to say, SIMPOC and the remaining humans.

Then there's the question of the aliens, and their agenda. They, or their robots, seem to be focused on Earth's resources, but to what end? Once the robots have achieved control, will colonists be coming? Or will reinforcements arrive if the robots take longer than expected to achieve control?

We're following several groups as they try to respond to the crisis. At the Space Consortium, Joan and Tom Herl, respectively head of the Mars colonization project and chief engineer, and SIMPOC, along with the rest of the team, need to figure out how to best support the team on Mars, give them the best chance of getting home--and then how they're going to help resist the invasion. The scientists and engineers on Mars have made some useful discoveries, though, and may be in less of a crisis, at least least of an immediate crisis, than those back on Earth.

The President, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and others at Norfolk (where what's left of the government has relocated after unfortunate events in DC), are trying to organize a military defense--and face the uncomfortable choice of whether to make an alliance with the Russian forces. We also see the different US Navy fleets confronting the alien forces and figuring out by trial and error what works and what doesn't. One interesting bit is the Lieutenant j.g. Darlene Drummond, senior surviving officer on an aircraft carrier after the virus hit, who has managed to get the ship with its less than skeleton crew back to Norfolk. Once there, she happily awaits the assignment of a new captain, only to find out that, in the current crisis conditions, she is the new captain. They don't have extra personnel hanging around, and she proved herself able to handle the ship in a crisis.

In the Pacific, a fleet is making its way to Hawaii after the virus, when they learn they're now confronting an alien invasion, and the base in Hawaii is of course also understaffed due to the virus.

And of course, there's the paranoid supercomputer, Julius, who views the aliens more as a potential opportunity than a common threat it ought to be working with the others to defeat. This doesn't, though, mean that the aliens ought to trust it.

There's a lot of good characters here, whom I enjoyed getting to know. Perreault also manages to keep all these different subplots moving and making sense, as the story build toward its climax.

This is, as I said, a lot of fun, and very exciting. Perreault also does a very good job reading his own work, which is not something you can count on. Voice acting is a very different profession than writing, and not everyone develops both skills well.

Recommended.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author, and am reviewing it voluntarily.

High-Stakes Sci-Fi Drama That Delivers!

The final installment of the Virus/Earth II series, "Confrontation", is an outstanding piece of science fiction. The return of Julius and the impending conflict set the stage for an epic confrontation. The tension builds beautifully, and the conclusion is both exciting and emotional. Ray Jay Perreault’s narration adds depth to the characters and the plot, making it a truly immersive experience. This is sci-fi at its finest!