Outies (Mote Series Book 3)

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Fixer Asach Quinn is bored and jaded on Makkasar. Librarian Colchis Barthes is winding down his career on Sparta. Governor Jackson is corrupt and scheming on Maxroy’s Purchase. Seer Laurel Courter is young and determined. Splintered by distance, competing visions, and outside rivalries, New Utah is forgotten and alone in a remote backwater of Imperial space. Its residents, busy scratching a living from alien soil beyond the Coal Sack nebula, don’t even know they’ve been designated as an “Outworld.” A lot of them don’t even know each other.Thirty-five years ago, the Moties made first contact with the Second Empire of Man. Sentient, capable, and sometimes charming, they nevertheless proved to be enemies of humankind—–not by intent, but by dint of biology( Mote in God’s Eye). The Fleet’s ability to block Motie access to human space now depends upon a shaky alliance with the horrifically prolific, technologically brilliant, three-armed Moties themselves ( Gripping Hand). Human and Motie shareholders have assumed joint control of industrial giant Imperial Autonetics, but the Empire still decides the fate of worlds. Those already possessing space-worthy craft may join as Classified systems, and enjoy the benefits of access to new technology, trading rights, and Fleet protection. Those less advanced may be parceled out as colonial concessions ( King David’s Spaceship). Outworlds that refuse to join risk annihilation by zealous commanders intent on preserving the hard-won peace at any cost. New Utah’s fate depends upon meeting the Empire with one, united voice. Enter the Seer, the Fixer, and the Librarian. One way or another, everything is about to change.”While faithful to the premises of The Mote in God’s Eye, Outies takes a fresh look at that universe from the fringes of the Second Empire of Man.” — Larry Niven “With page turning action coupled to a stunning sense of place, Outies takes the notion of ‘first cointact’ to new levels.” — Jerry Pournelle
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004FGMURG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Brookland Press
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615432717
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12
Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Mote Series
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 – 18 years
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Customers find the book’s concept interesting and worthy of the previous works, with good writing style and engaging plot. However, the pacing is slow and lacking action, and customers find it confusing and overly complex. Moreover, the character development receives mixed feedback, with some praising the development while others note too many underdeveloped characters. The readability and enjoyment aspects also receive mixed reviews, with some thoroughly enjoying it while others express disappointment.