“FIVE stars for this book[. I]t was a good read. [A] lot of surprises and twists to keep me guessing.”— Amazon Customerhardcore sick

“Just buy it!! I REALLY liked this one!! A ship named Shamu is a HILARIOUS point in my opinion! I read it with the Mars Imperative but it stands TALL on its own. Once again I loved his characters! If you want to lose yourself for a couple of days, I recommend you take this trip!”—David Ridgway

“Great yarn! Well written treasure finding adventure, set in deep space! Excellent!!”—Terry (Amazon Australia)

“I enjoyed this book very much. [W]ritten in a classic "buddies on a ship" kind of format, it has believable characters, smokin' hot technology ideas and some very interesting 1st contact scenarios. I would highly recommend this book to any hard sci fi fan.”—Hard Sci-Fi Guy

“Mark Chapman is another of the young authors that are bringing new and exciting back to science fiction. I love the return to OPTIMISTIC science fiction/space opera, after too long a period of most mainstream science fiction being entirely too dystopian for my taste. The Imperative Chronicles have started off with two strong novels, and I just keep hoping that more will come out soon!”—Michael Kal-El

“Quite interesting and involving”—Michael J. Bercutt "professionaltraveler"

“the author has put together a good storyline and cast of characters.”—Dave R

“I think that this book.would be a great read for young adults!”—zcrazypolak

“Very interesting story … worthy of my 5 stars.”—Doc Grit Taylor

“Five stars.”—Michael Wiglesworth

“Good Book two of series.” Scott Frazer