The Solar War

Written by A. G. Riddle

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini and Amanda Leigh Cobb

Read the second book in The Long Winter trilogy! * * * They decimated Earth during the Long Winter. Now the Grid has returned, and they won t stop until the human race is extinct. On a ruined world, humanity s last survivors fight against impossible odds. In their darkest hour, they discover a new hope for survival. But it comes at an unthinkable price, with consequences that will change everything. * * * We thought the war was over. We were wrong. After the Long Winter, Emma Matthews and James Sinclair hoped life would get back to normal. They ve settled down in Camp Seven and welcomed their first child, a daughter. And they have waited and watched the sky for any signs of the Grid s return. When NASA discovers that several asteroids have broken from the Kuiper Belt and are headed for Earth, James instantly realizes the truth: the Grid is back. And this battle will be one to the very end. As he and his team prepare for humanity s last stand in space and on the ground, Emma makes a discovery closer to home, one that will change life for her and James once again. With war raging around them, Emma and James fight to keep their family alive. In the cold darkness, humanity splinters. New alliances emerge. At every turn, Emma and James face new dangers and question whom to trust. Just when it seems that all hope is lost, James uncovers what may be the key to humanity s survival. But it comes with enormous risks. To implement his plan, he and Emma will have to survive the Grid and another, even more deadly enemy. One thing is certain: their gambit will change the future of the human race forever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9781980033141

A. G. Riddle

A. G. Riddle spent ten years starting Internet companies before retiring to pursue his true passion: writing fiction. He is the author of the Origin Mystery, the million-copy bestselling trilogy—including The Atlantis Gene, The Atlantis Plague, and The Atlantis World. A native of North Carolina, he lives in Florida with his wife.

Reviews for The Solar War

[Calvin Scott Drews · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very nice. Hard tell if plot holes are actually intentional plot devices?why didn't they just fix earth if they need humans this bad.

[Shawnne Springman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love how this story keeps me on the edge ofmy seat the entire time luring me in even further which I love and he, the author blends the two stories seamlessly together wonderfully I’m so excited to read the third in the series and find out the conclusion.

[Chris Aylott · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the most incredible stories and insane plots I have ever read, all entirely in the realm of possibility, takes some serious bigger event horizon thinking.

[Kelly Mesaros · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I did enjoy the first book of the trio, Winter World more than this one, but still this was a great book and written so well that a lot of the time I was forgetting that it was sci fi and not real life! I love A.G. Riddle! His books made me a reader again!

[Jon Levin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The wars continue. Great book. My favorite is Arthur, the wisecracking villain. Looking forward to book three.

[tony smith · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Great story, liked the narration. The writing was not so good, and not as good as the first book in this series. Sophomoric dialogue and trite to the point of being annoying. Cartoon characters. Would have made a pretty good comic book.

[Evan and Caris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely fantastic, even if it is a bit grim.
Gut punch after gut punch, but it's honestly one of thr best Sci-Fi series I've read on a while. Strongly reccomend.

[danjlaf · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting Trilogy... Aliens aren't necessary going to be friendly..

[cpolk625 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It’s said that sequels are never as good as the original. In spite of that cliché, The Solar War has some excellent high points.As expected, the Grid has retaliated in the years since Winter World. Their retaliation is strong, deceptive and irresistible. The ultimate destruction of the human race seems assured. Yet, humanity is thrown an unexpected life line. Why?Humanity is overwhelmed. James Sinclair is now a family man, and Emma is now the mother of James’ children. Together, they must rally the few remaining humans and make a pact with the Devil, the Grid, to survive. But does the Grid have another agenda? It certainly seems as though its agenda is not human survival.Although this book had breath-taking high points, I found much of it repetitive and boring. I would find myself skipping blocks of pages and repeating a silent mantra, “get on with it”. In addition, the character of Richard Chandler did not ring true. While there are certainly egotistical power-hungry manipulators in play, most try to be associated with success and flee far from unavoidable disasters with which they can be associated. It seems like the unavoidable destruction of the Earth and extinction of humanity is the kind of disaster that characters like Richard Chandler would distance himself from.Still, most readers will love The Solar War and sci-fi readers everywhere will thrill to many of its high points…especially the ending.