Ravyn's Flight

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Summary: This one works - but what's with the cover?
Review: I'm a big fan of the hybred genre of Sci/Fi-Romance, but I'll be the first to admit that lots of the "futuristic" or "paranormal" books sold on the Romance side of the isle are so bad that it hurts to read them. That's not the case with this book. Ravyn's Flight works, and it works on both levels. It's good light action adventure SF, and good Romance. I think the secondary characters were way too calm about the strange powers of the Old City and that made the ending a little weak, but overall this book was a great read. Patti O'Shea goes next to Susan Grant on the short list of people who do SciFi-Romance the way it sould be done. I'll be looking for her next book.

Although the writing in Ravyn's Flight is top notch the cover is wretched. It is overly fluffy headed "romantic bodice ripper" and completely wrong for the book. It has no connection to the characters or the plot. In fact the cover was so silly that if I had not heard a bookseller talking about the book I'd have skipped it over as one of those "Futuristic" Romances written by someone who dosen't have a clue. I think the cover is going to loose the book crossover readers from SciFi who would enjoy Ravyn's Flight. That's too bad.

Rating:
Summary: This one works - but what's with the cover?
Review: I'm a big fan of the hybred genre of Sci/Fi-Romance, but I'll be the first to admit that lots of the "futuristic" or "paranormal" books sold on the Romance side of the isle are so bad that it hurts to read them. That's not the case with this book. Ravyn's Flight works, and it works on both levels. It's good light action adventure SF, and good Romance. I think the secondary characters were way too calm about the strange powers of the Old City and that made the ending a little weak, but overall this book was a great read. Patti O'Shea goes next to Susan Grant on the short list of people who do SciFi-Romance the way it sould be done. I'll be looking for her next book.

Although the writing in Ravyn's Flight is top notch the cover is wretched. It is overly fluffy headed "romantic bodice ripper" and completely wrong for the book. It has no connection to the characters or the plot. In fact the cover was so silly that if I had not heard a bookseller talking about the book I'd have skipped it over as one of those "Futuristic" Romances written by someone who dosen't have a clue. I think the cover is going to loose the book crossover readers from SciFi who would enjoy Ravyn's Flight. That's too bad.

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Summary: Patti O'Shea has written a great futuristic romance!!
Review: If you like futuristic romance, you're going to love this book! Ravyn Verdier is alone on Jarved Nine - all her co-workers have been mysteriously and brutally murdered. A Special Ops team headed by Damon Brody arrives to assist - and the same unknown killer strikes all but Damon. Ravyn and Damon must flee before it's too late. Heading for an abandoned city, they come to realize that their only hope for survival is each other - and that only by working together will they be able to defeat this menace. This debut book ROCKS. I have never read a more completely entertaining futuristic. I recommend it highly and will be watching for Ms. O'Shea's future works with great impatience.

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Summary: Wonderfully Inventive Futuristic Romance
Review: In her wonderfully inventive futuristic romance, Ravyn's Flight, Patty O'Shea creates compelling, complex characters, an action-packed plot and steamy romance.

Ravyn Verdier is a highly trained CAT (Colonization Assessment Team) communications expert on the earthlike planet Jarved Nine. Her whole team is murdered by a mysterious alien life form, and when a nearby Western Alliance Special Operations team comes to the rescue, they too are murdered. Only their captain, Damon Brody, and Ravyn manage to escape the slaughter. As they try to outrun the killer and head toward the planet's magical Old City, their skills, character and emotions are tested to the limit.

It is fascinating to watch the very sensual and realistic development of Ravyn and Damon's relationship. It is also fun to watch the fireworks between Ravyn's brother Alex and her best friend Stacey as the two lock horns while their team and ship race to Jarved Nine to find out what is wrong.

With excellent writing and very intriguing plot twists around Ravyn and Damon harnessing and using the energy of Jarved Nine both to develop themselves psychically and to trap the killer, Ravyn's Flight soars above similar stories. It is a complex and emotional ride to which any plot summary cannot begin to do justice. Whether you normally like futuristic romance or not, this stellar novel is well worth your time.

Rating:
Summary: Wonderfully Inventive Futuristic Romance
Review: In her wonderfully inventive futuristic romance, Ravyn's Flight, Patty O'Shea creates compelling, complex characters, an action-packed plot and steamy romance.

Ravyn Verdier is a highly trained CAT (Colonization Assessment Team) communications expert on the earthlike planet Jarved Nine. Her whole team is murdered by a mysterious alien life form, and when a nearby Western Alliance Special Operations team comes to the rescue, they too are murdered. Only their captain, Damon Brody, and Ravyn manage to escape the slaughter. As they try to outrun the killer and head toward the planet's magical Old City, their skills, character and emotions are tested to the limit.

It is fascinating to watch the very sensual and realistic development of Ravyn and Damon's relationship. It is also fun to watch the fireworks between Ravyn's brother Alex and her best friend Stacey as the two lock horns while their team and ship race to Jarved Nine to find out what is wrong.

With excellent writing and very intriguing plot twists around Ravyn and Damon harnessing and using the energy of Jarved Nine both to develop themselves psychically and to trap the killer, Ravyn's Flight soars above similar stories. It is a complex and emotional ride to which any plot summary cannot begin to do justice. Whether you normally like futuristic romance or not, this stellar novel is well worth your time.

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Summary: At last a new futuristic. Could I have some more, please?
Review: It seems as though I am not the only reader starving for futuristic romances. This is a good one. The only thing about the book that would have made me happier would have been more time spent on the space ship. But, I am not complaining. Not me.

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Summary: Secret Destinies Lead to Adventure
Review: Oh what coward. If her brother, Alex, could see her now, he would be so ashamed. First, the whole Colonization Assessment Team was killed right under her nose, and she did nothing. Then the leader of the Spec Ops team found her under her bunk. Then all of his men were killed too. Now there are just the two of them left on Jarved Nine, and the hope of rescue is weeks away. The thoughts that pounded through Rayvn Verdier were full of self-recrimination and self-loathing. Her brother had trained her far better than any of the training that the CAT members received, and she did nothing to protect them.

She felt Very much like an unworthy burden. Yeah, she could pull her own weight, but how long before the danger returned and she crumbled into uselessness again? How long until her fear caused her to fail Captain Brody? For eight months everything was going well, but now the rest of the team is dead. The horrible nightmares won't stop, and they are draining any strength she might have possessed. It is just she and Captain Brody alone on this planet, and not only is she battered by fear, but also by this compulsive attraction to her rescuer. But then, maybe they are not totally alone. After all, there is a killer stalking them.

Damon Brody is a survivor. A highly trained member of the Alliance's elite Special Operations, he is a soldier of impeccable reputation. He has been well trained and disciplined. Through all the battles he has been in he has never faced, or been prepared for what he has found here. The distress beacon called him and his men from the far side of Jarved Nine, but they were too late. Nineteen members of the CAT project are dead, brutally murdered and mutilated. One lone female has survived. Making matters much worse, his men are gone too, murdered just like the CAT team.

Complicating matters even more, he is starting to feel a very unsettling attraction for the survivor, Rayvn. He needs to protect her, to keep them both safe and alive until help can arrive from Earth...that help may be a minimum of at least three weeks away. Three weeks, and then only if Earth heard the emergency beacon. He doesn't need any emotional entanglements now, or ever. He isn't a trustworthy person, he's made too many bad decisions in the past, and the guilt weighs heavily on his conscience. The Old City is their best bet for safety and he is determined to get them there. What he doesn't understand is this feeling, this compulsion, to get to the Old City. He doesn't understand the strange dreams either...

Welcome to the world of Patti O'Shea. Earth has been in a global struggle and has been divided into two factions, who seem to fight at the drop of a hat. The military is under funded, and has taken to space to try to find advanced technology to finally win the wars, and they use the civilian colonization teams as their cover. For those of us who enjoy futuristic romance, you will find Rayvn's Flight to be a top notch read. Patti has built a world of exceptional beauty and hidden within it an evil so monstrous that it could wipe out a whole civilization. Now she brings two people from Earth together, survivors of a massacre, who are the only hope for this beautiful planet, and each struggling with personal secrets and insecurities.

As Rayvn and Damon struggle to survive, Rayvn's brother, Alex, is leading a rescue mission from Earth. What he finds along the way with Rayvn's best friend, Stacy, is special and when he gets to the planet, J-9 is not what he expected. Rayvn's Flight is a remarkable book that will keep you on your toes, and touch your heart. It is actually a trio of romances, two that are spawned from the current circumstances, and one from an ancient past on Jarved 9. The secret is a link hidden in the hearts of those involved, and you really must go on Rayvn's Flight

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Summary: New hope for futuristic romance!
Review: Patti O'Shea's debut book gives me new hope for futuristic romance. She tells a wonderful love story, and also manages to create a believable and interesting future I'd love to learn more about.

I hope she writes fast; I'm ready for a sequel :)

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Summary: Outstanding!!!
Review: Ravyn's Flight by Patti O'Shea is absolutely one of the best futuristic romances to come on the scene in a long time. For a debut novel, this author really knocks it out of the park with her portrayals of futuristic military suspense and sizzling passion. Main characters, Ravyn and Damon, have both the internal (sexual) and external (suspense) tension to keep you on the edge of your seat from page 1. If you're looking for a fantastic read - this is NOT to be missed. I'm anxiously looking forward to more from Ms. O'Shea!!!

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Summary: Fabulous first book!
Review: Ravyn's flight is the first book by new author, Patti O'Shea and it's a terrific read! It may be sci-fi, but Ms. O'Shea has managed to keep the characters down to Earth, interesting and entertaining. A classic look at the battle between good and evil, "Ravyn's Flight" has a sweet ending and a lesson to be learned (without being pushy!) I'm interested and excited to read her next book, I have a feeling it will also be well done!

Oh, and why is everyone freaked out about the cover? Hot guy, hot girl. Works for me.

Thanks Ms. O'Shea, for a fun and very interesting read!