Catalyst Gate by Megan E O’Keefe

The universe hangs in the balance as a formidable extraterrestrial intelligence looms, threatening to bring mankind to its knees. In the final installment of this explosive space opera, Major Sanda Greeve and her crew embark on a perilous mission to halt its imminent destruction.

The veil has been lifted, unraveling the enigma of the Casimir gates. Yet, the unrelenting Rainier, an ancient alien consciousness, persists in its campaign to obliterate humanity. In a desperate race against time, only Sanda possesses the ability to thwart these malevolent forces.

Armed with the most advanced vessel in existence and bolstered by a team composed of elite hackers, warriors, and intelligence agents, Sanda faces an immense challenge. She must uncover the key to vanquishing an immortal adversary, a foe endowed with inexhaustible bodies, resources, and dominion.

October 2021 Reading Wrap-up: Terry Pratchett, Megan E. O’Keefe, and Lois McMaster Bujold

Hey everyone, I’m Joe. Today I want to share my thoughts on the books I read in October 2021. It wasn’t a month filled with a lot of reading, as I only managed to read four books. However, I thoroughly enjoyed all four of them and wanted to discuss them in this article. The first book I want to talk about is “Night Watch” by Terry Patchett, which is the 29th book in the Discworld series. This was a special read for me because it was the first new-to-me Discworld book in 20 years. The book is set in the city of Ankh-Morpork and follows the City Watch as they navigate various challenges and mysteries. It’s a mix of dark moments, light humor, and a fantastic plot. This book will stay with me for a long time, and I highly recommend it.

Next, I read the second and third books in the “Protectorate” trilogy by Megan E. O’Keefe. These books are called “Chaos Vector” and “Upside-Down Catalyst Gate.” The trilogy is set in a far-future society plagued by conflicts between civilizations. The story begins with a woman named Sander Grief, who wakes up alone and injured on a spaceship. The trilogy explores themes of resource inequality, jealousy, and the consequences of advanced technology. The writing is superb, the characters are compelling, and the overarching plot kept me engaged throughout. I will be doing a separate review of this trilogy in the future.

The fourth and final book I read was “A Knot of Shadows” by Lois McMaster Bujold. This novella is part of the Penric and Desdemona series, which I’ve been a fan of for a while. This novella is the 11th installment in the series, and despite its short length, Bujold continues to deliver a captivating story. The series centers around Penric, a sorcerer who becomes bonded with a demon called Desdemona. In this novella, Penric finds himself involved in a murder mystery, adding an interesting twist to the series. Bujold’s world-building is fantastic, and her characters always evolve and surprise me. I highly recommend this novella and the entire series.

That wraps up my reading wrap-up for October 2021. If you’ve read any of these books or have recommendations based on them, feel free to leave a comment. I’ve included links to these books in the description, as well as my social media profiles. Thanks for reading!