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The Architect

Humanity's Leap, Book 2

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The Architect

By: C.S. Garrand
Narrated by: Patricia Santomasso
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We didn't know what to expect when we jumped through the Leap Point. We certainly didn't anticipate finding that humans had been out here before. We thought we were the first to leave our star system, but we we're wrong.

Maybe Hegemony was correct. Maybe we are just blundering our way from discovery to discovery, and it's only a matter of time before we encounter something in the vast darkness that takes a real bite out of us.

It would certainly help if the government had our back. If they weren't trying to seize our assets, arrest our executives and sic a murderous AI on us, we could probably put a solid foot forward into the galaxy, for all our sakes.

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Really enjoyed the continuation of the series. Can’t wait for number three. The performance was world class.

Excellent Second Book

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I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. I love the direction it is going overall. there's a lot to enjoy here in the reading, but there's an AI that just steals the show in these novels and she is written very well. the narrator is perfect to accentuate this.

great stuff! I've really enjoyed this series so far.

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The Architect: Book 2 of Humanity’s Leap – Science Fiction at Its Best!
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C.S. Garrand delivers another gripping installment in the *Humanity’s Leap* series with *The Architect*. This book kept me thoroughly entertained and on the edge of my seat, blending high-stakes adventure with thought-provoking sci-fi themes. The world-building is immersive, the tension is palpable, and the characters continue to evolve in fascinating ways. I can’t wait to continue this journey with *The Pilgrim and the Wolf – Book 3 of Humanity’s Leap*!

Overview

We didn't know what to expect when we jumped through the Leap Point. We certainly didn't anticipate finding that humans had been out here before. We thought we were the first to leave our star system, but we were wrong.

Maybe Hegemony was correct. Maybe we are just blundering our way from discovery to discovery, and it's only a matter of time before we encounter something in the vast darkness that takes a real bite out of us.

It would certainly help if the government had our back. If they weren't trying to seize our assets, arrest our executives, and sic a murderous AI on us, we could probably put a solid foot forward into the galaxy—for all our sakes.

Narration

Patricia Santomasso does an **excellent** job bringing this thrilling sci-fi adventure to life. Her narration is crisp, engaging, and perfectly suited to the intensity of the story. Santomasso’s performance amplifies the suspense, making every twist and revelation feel even more immersive. Her ability to capture the characters’ emotions and the tension of the unfolding mystery adds another layer of depth to *The Architect*, making it an even more compelling listen.

This series is shaping up to be a must-read (or listen) for sci-fi fans who crave thrilling plots, deep world-building, and a touch of corporate intrigue. If you haven’t started *Humanity’s Leap* yet, now’s the time!

Science Fiction at its best!

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Great storyline and very consistent in its development. No throwaway characters, so your paying attention to all the details will pay off. A perfect marriage of science and spirituality.

A new prospective on life, cosmos and our place in it.

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A rollercoaster of action and plot twists I didn’t see coming. I keep going back to the character development aspect in this series - there are a lot of them. But the author does a great job of keeping them distinct and relevant. The way the story ended, there has to be a book 3, right? Right??

Gripping sequel to Species Seventeen

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Narration gets very dry and monotonous in many chapters. Story tends to ramble and flop all over the place like a dead fish, often changing the subject and location mid thought or mid explanation. When location or character changes occur Narration does not change to indicate this change of story. Around chapter 6 and 7 it was difficult to continue listening at all and I would have stopped and blocked further books by this author from being recommended ever again if I had a book I was waiting for available to switch to. Even without one, it was a close thing. Your use of mid book cliffhangers will loose you many readers/listeners. FINISH THE PLOT POINT YOU ARE ON BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT!

like the first, no better no worse

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