Humanity's Promise

Paradigm 2045, Book 2

By: Robert W. Ross

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

Book two of the award-winning Paradigm 2045 trilogy.

Less than three months have passed since Captain Charlotte Omandi and the crew of Earth’s first starship, the TSS Bladerunner, narrowly prevented an extinction-level event from wiping out humanity.

Omandi knows Earth remains on borrowed time, until she meets with leaders of the Galactic Confederation to convince them that our planet no longer represents a threat. As she and her crew prepare to become the first humans to travel outside our solar system, a string of assassination attempts lead them to an unlikely mystery.

Rejoin Captain Omandi, Misha Sokolov, James Branson, Linnea Sorenson, along with new and returning members of Bladerunner’s crew, as they unleash Omandi’s Daemon in service to uncovering what might be the most heinous crime ever perpetrated on sentient life.

Omandi leadership and faith will be tested like never before as she guides her team to a critical decision. Do they submit to a seemingly unlimited galactic power and secure Earth’s future, or do they risk everything and fulfill humanity’s promise?

Includes a special note from the author.

©2021 Robert W. Ross (P)2021 Podium Audio

the space exploration we grew up wanting

If you grew up watching any scifi and dreaming of exploring brave new worlds this is the book for you. The pop culture references anyone of us would make are deftly sprinkled into key moments providing texture, fan service and humor to the story.

Ross proves that great space stories don't have to be bogged down in drama nor dark to be great or to tackle deeper meanings in their stories.

Finished 2nd book; bought book 3 asap

Bought the 3rd book (Kindle & Audible) as soon as I could. Book two was really well done. RWR raises a few moral and ethical issues, yet unlike some authors he never goes down the self-righteous path.

Nick Podehl gave his usual excellent performance.

Hypnotism via intel laced with humor!

I have never experienced so many emotions contained in a single work. I include prior works in this description as well! What a fresh and insightful take on living. Please keep them coming.

Creative Space Opera

This was a brilliant way to celebrate diversity in sentient beings. Then to add good values and a sense of conscience to the characters made a worthwhile and enjoyable read. Of course the Narrator, Nick Podehl, also was an excellent choice as he is one of the best in the business. So on to the next adventure TSS Bladerunner.....may the space opera continue.....

outstanding

don't normally review just enjoy. this series stimulated all of my desires for listening, including stimulating my need to comment. anticipating the continuance of this series. just hope it is soon.

fastest sequel I've ever read

I was so delighted after I finished the first installment and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the second book. luckily for me I was late to the party and it was already out. this story and its characters are such a fun and dynamic ride. I've already recruited my mom and my wife to listen to these books so we can talk about it.

Loved it!

Fantastic listen! This series is awesome, I can't wait for the next one! Definitely worth the credit!

2nd book just as amazing as the 1st

The story continues to be amazing and picks up right away. There are great new characters introduced that like the original crew you find yourself cheering for and feeling like they are family.

The story is so funny and touching at the same time. You start to anticipate what each of them is going to say.

Fantastic story

I absolutely love this series and can’t wait for more! I accidentally listened to book 3 before I listened to book 2! But this was okay. I especially loved each one of the characters, their personalities, and their humor! I loved the human characteristics that the nonhuman characters displayed! I also enjoyed the spiritual beliefs of Charlotte and how she comfortably communicated her beliefs to her crew without judging their absence of belief in G-d. G-d was truly with them during their adventures. I also liked how the subject of racial differences was handled as well. Gracefully, tactfully but deliberately and direct. Please give us book 4 soon!!

A must read!!!

This book is very well written and a must if you love sci-fi! I also really like the blend of of characters from different backgrounds and nationalities.