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The Chains of Freedom (Starhawke Rising Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Audrey Sharpe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 470 ratings
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Not all cages have bars.
For Captain Aurora Hawke, becoming the de facto leader of an entire race wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was lying to the Galactic Council. Or hiding three hundred refugees on a forbidden planet. But she’s not about to back down.

Sworn to secrecy, she must use every resource at her disposal to keep one step ahead of a vengeful enemy. She just never expected the threat to become personal…

If you like galactic intrigue, exotic alien worlds, and gripping space battles, you’ll love the Starhawke Rising series. Perfect for fans of Michelle Diener, Lindsay Buroker, and R.K. Thorne.

STARHAWKE RISING
The Dark of Light
The Chains of Freedom
The Honor of Deceit
The Legacy of Tomorrow
The Siege of Alliance
The Exile of Justice
The Rebels of Betrayal

STARHAWKE ROGUE TRILOGY
Arch Allies
Marked Mercenaries
Resurgent Renegades

STARHAWKE ROMANCE
Guardian Mate
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    Starhawke Rising
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    June 6, 2017
  6. File size
    1973 KB
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About the Author

Audrey Sharpe grew up believing in the Force and dreaming of becoming captain of the Enterprise. She's still working out the logistics of moving objects with her mind, but writing science fiction provides a pretty good alternative. When she's not off exploring the galaxy with Aurora and her crew, she lives in the Sonoran Desert, where she has an excellent view of the stars.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071LHZG5B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ocean Dance Press (June 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1973 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 470 ratings

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Audrey Sharpe grew up believing in the Force and dreaming of becoming captain of the Enterprise. She’s still working out the logistics of moving objects with her mind, but writing science fiction provides a pretty good alternative. When she’s not off exploring the galaxy with Aurora and her crew, she lives in the Sonoran Desert, where she has an excellent view of the stars.

You can connect with Audrey online at AudreySharpe.com.

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J. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Met and Exceeded Expectations
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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I loved The Dark of Night and said that it was very well written. Because of that the bar was very high for The Chains of Freedom, the second book. Well, Sharpe had no trouble clearing that bar. Like many second books The Chains of Freedom sets up the next hurdle for the Starhawke and her crew. The romance in the book is brought fully into the light but there is something that Aurora does not know about her long time friend and his family. Everything is not what it seemed even at the beginning. The search for a home world for the three hundred refugees recently freed was successful so one of the problems left from the first book was solved but new problems were revealed. The character development, plot, and world building continued to be first rate. Now I just have to wait for the next book in the series. There are secrets that look like they will be devastating to Aurora and the bar and expectations are still high.

This is a must read for fans of Science Fiction Romance.
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SEADEVIL
4.0 out of 5 stars ENOUGH ADVENTURE FUN TO READ
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022
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A LITTLE TO MUCH EMPHASIS ON THE ROMANCE BIT. DON'T REALLY NEED IT AND
DOESN'T DO ANYTHING WORTHWHILE FOR THE PLOT. GETS IN THE WAY!
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Laura Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2 in an engrossing SF series
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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There are some open loops closed and more opened in Book 2. The characters had different motivations, which really helped push the story along. I really like the species explored here. I look forward to more information about the mysteries in this book explained in the next book. If you like fascinating humans and aliens caught up in mysterious circumstances, this is the book for you. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
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Barbara Elness
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Space Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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In the second book of the Starhawke Rising series, Captain Aurora Hawke’s task is to find a homeworld for the group of refugees that were rescued in the first book by her crew working with Cade Ellis and his team. Meanwhile, Cade is tasked with protecting the refugees until they can be relocated to their new home. He chooses a planet that is supposed to be off limits, since no one will think to look for them there, which works pretty well for the most part, until trouble finds them. The characters really began to stand out in this story, as we learned more about them and their motivations. There was some exciting action, some political machinations, and a bit of romance, along with the character development and exploration of the different worlds, including the Kraed’s home planet. There are still more adventures to come, and some questions I can’t wait to hear the answers to, so I’m looking forward to reading the next book, The Honor of Deceit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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Good story line with interesting characters. Lots of complex character interactions and development.
The setting is very interesting that keeps me reading.
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Kindle Customer. Gwynne
5.0 out of 5 stars Really captivating series of books.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
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I loved the first book,and I loved Starhawk Rising Book 2.The characters are always interesting and evolving. I read two books in one day. I'm invested in the whole series!!!!!!!!! Aurora and her friends are great and full of surprises. There are so many things happening you just have to read the series,but start at the beginning. Thank you .May the force be with you! Gwynne
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Tailor
4.0 out of 5 stars How old my curiosity
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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A very good story and well written. What will happen next, where will the story lead?. This book is very in-depth as are the characters and descriptions. Can’t wait to read book 3.
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JMN4555
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb series, totally enjoyable and entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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Congratulations to Audrey Sharpe for this amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a series...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2023
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So best read in order. Otherwise the numbers of the cast will be overwhelming! Nice to have some complexity in the main characters relationships. Good plotlines. Nice to have a story that doesn't see shoot first and ask the aliens later as a response to every scenario. Clearly the main character is only half human. 😁
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Brigitte K
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in Germany on February 19, 2020
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I read the first free book and was hooked. Audrey Sharpe can write and you want to loose yourself in her universe and follow the twists and turns of her story. Great characters too. Now I will buy the next one :-)
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carpmad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2017
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Love these books good plot strong story line great cast plenty of twists I would recommend this to any one
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