Review of Ranger Group 42

Kajenca1552+ · Post by **Kajenca1552+** » 08 Jan 2025, 17:53

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ranger Group 42" by Rory Stouder.]

4 out of 5 stars

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This action-packed book has all the components of the sci-fi genre: futuristic, technology, and fantasy. It is a story set in the future with present-day themes of military, corporate greed, expansionism, and colonization. It is relatable to today but visionary into the possibilities of tomorrow.

It follows the storyline of a group of colonists, New Harmony, looking to settle on a planet in the outer regions of space. The group is looking for a life removed from the technology they believe is dehumanizing the population. Mankind has evolved to a level of artificial nanotech used to extend life through artificial means. The colony transport encounters an unchartered asteroid belt and crash lands on a habitable moon that leaves the colonists with no communication systems or transportation source, essentially stranding them.`

The story blends in a plotline of law enforcers, called Rangers, who uphold the stability of the Confederation of Settled Worlds. The book focuses on a patrol led by Colonel Jack Stone and his crew called Ranger Group 42. He commands a group on routine rounds when the ship encounters the same unchartered asteroid belt as the colonists. His spaceship, The Colt, suffers the same damage as the colonist's ship, and the Rangers find themselves marooned on the same moon.

There is yet a third plotline involving a rogue group of marauding raiders, the Black Ring, led by an ex-ranger, Wilson. Wilson has the backing of one of the large corporations in the Confederation and operates with a vengeance for destroying the Rangers. Unbeknown to the colonists or the Ranger Group 42 that crashed and landed on the moon, Wilson and his criminal gang have a base of operations there as well. Wilson is secretly creating a hybrid army of nanotech fighters, and the moon is his factory.

Ranger Group 42 melds all these plot lines together into a cohesive story of drama, action, and suspense. We follow along as the colonists fight to survive, the Rangers seek to destroy the Black Ring, and Wilson plots to take over the universe. The author, Rory Stouder, writes brilliantly, providing details of scenery, battles, and space. Character development includes descriptions physically, mentally, and emotionally, giving readers the information needed to connect with them.

Some of the battle scenes are lengthy and hard to follow. The battle at the end of the book between Wilson and the Rangers was intense and full of action. There were so many moving parts of spaceships, destroyers, and combatants that I was left overwhelmed.

I rate this book 4 out of 5. It was entertaining, true to its sci-fi genre, imaginative and well-written. There were editing mistakes, and I found some scenes hard to follow. I recommend this book to anyone who wonders where technology might bring us in the future.

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NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 13 Jan 2025, 15:48

Some polishing might improve this novel but overall, it seems like a science fiction story that makes a good use of an interplanetary setting to offer adventure and also address some problems we're experiencing here on Earth, in our present. Thank you for your great review!

Post by **Leslie coccia** » 02 Feb 2025, 21:08

This book seems like it would be really enjoyable to delve into; it seems to really come through regarding an intricate plot that makes it hard to put down and well rounded descriptions. A refreshing addition to the sci-fi genre.

Jose Rajesh Francis 1 · Post by **Jose Rajesh Francis 1** » 10 Feb 2025, 00:52

The Ranger group 42 book is a real interesting book of all showing science fiction and many other interesting facts

Louis Donald · Post by **Louis Donald** » 17 Feb 2025, 10:10

The mix of futuristic tech, military tension, and survival on a distant moon sounds like a thrilling ride. The multiple storylines, especially with the rogue raiders and intense battles, caught my attention, though some scenes seem a bit complex. I’m intrigued and would be interested in reading it.

Pearl Flourish · Post by **Pearl Flourish** » 20 Feb 2025, 15:03

“Ranger Group 42” offers an engaging sci-fi adventure with well-developed characters and intricate plotlines, though some battle scenes may be a bit complex to follow.