Derelict, Alan E. Nourse
Derelict, Alan E. Nourse
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Derelict
A Ghost Ship Drifting Through the Void

Author: Alan E. Nourse

Narrator: Scott Miller

Unabridged: 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Scott Miller

Published: 08/07/2024

Synopsis

A silent vessel arrives from the depths of space, carrying no answers and no living crew—only possibility. For the men stationed far from Earth, the discovery feels like salvation, but it quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Orders clash with instinct. Loyalty erodes under pressure. And a single decision threatens to redefine freedom itself.Derelict is a tense, character-driven science fiction story about power, secrecy, and moral choice. As authority tightens its grip and ambition turns predatory, two men confront the limits of obedience in a world where survival often means surrender. What begins as a scientific mystery transforms into a psychological struggle, where trust fractures and every action carries a cost that cannot be undone.Alan E. Nourse was known for blending sharp scientific insight with deeply human conflicts. Trained as a physician, Nourse brought realism and ethical complexity to his science fiction, often exploring how individuals respond when systems fail them. In Derelict, his controlled pacing and emotional restraint amplify the story’s quiet intensity, making it as relevant now as when it was first published.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vincent on August 31, 2020

Moderately disappointed by a non-core novel. I disagreed with the choice of using too-classic core mechanics for a space derelict "dungeon" in the first book, but was willing to give it a chance. The second instance of the series completely abandons the main dungeon core themes in favor of a classic m......more

Goodreads review by Chad on August 13, 2020

Fast action pack read! warning spoilers The second book in the series starts off where the last ended. Once the action starts it doesn’t stop. This book focuses more on space battles of ship against ship which is augmented and enhanced by normal on board dungeon raids. Loved the more space battle sh......more

Goodreads review by Charles on October 11, 2021

Humanity Triumphant? Captain Slater as a long trek home with the fate of humanity riding on his success. The Council, which controls the Derelict Cores of the galaxy, and all the space faring races the Council manipulates thereby are trying to destroy his rebuilt ship and and his Derelict Core. The C......more

Goodreads review by Mike on July 26, 2021

Quick backtrack.... the first book in the series esrablished the hero, the universe, and its inhabitants. Necessary, and interesting. Some shooting, killing, and stabbing also necessary to set the tone of these stories. I gave it a low “3”. Not too bad for summer reading. This second book, however, p......more

Goodreads review by Andy L on August 30, 2020

A great series that combines military sci fi and Dungeon Core Derelict follow Captain Slater, whose space ship is attached by forces loyal to an evil interstellar council which seeks to use its orc and kobold (and others) forces to maintain its power. Slater, transformed into a ship’s core is now able......more

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