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The Deaths of Tao

By Wesley Chu
The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu digital book - Fable

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Tensions escalate between two alien factions as the battle to leave Earth reaches deadly new heights in this funny sci-fi thriller sequel to The Lives of Tao

The Prophus and the Genjix are at war. For centuries they have sought a way off-planet, guiding humanity’s social and technological development to the stage where space travel is possible. The end is now in sight, and both factions have plans to leave the Earth, but the Genjix method will mean the destruction of the human race.

That's a price they're willing to pay.

It's up to Roen and Tao to save the world. Oh, dear . . .

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3.5
Thumbs Up“not as good as the first, still enjoyable”
“I regret continuing this series. Whereas the first one was somewhat a fun science fiction escape with a side of wish fulfillment, this one just took itself way too seriously. Instead of Roen having to become heroic, his conflict in this book involves fixing his failed marriage and being a father. New characters get introduced, but I never connected with any of them. There’s an interesting twist at the end, but it couldn’t save my interest. Sadly I will not be finishing the series.”
“Wesley Chu took a massive risk by having this book take places years after the events of The Lives of Tao. It passed with flying colors. Wesley Chu handled the time jump with ease and was able to convey what happened in the gap so easily. The Deaths of Tao really amplified what Wesley Chu started in The Lives of Tao but took it to a whole new level. The tension was so high, you could feel it on the page, but it was done so well. Wesley Chu is also an author I have noticed in two books who is not afraid to take risks when it comes to his world or his characters. Chu also dived so much into the world building of the Quasing. It was fascinating. The Deaths of Tao ended on such a cliffhanger though that I need to stop this review and find out what is happening to these characters.”

About Wesley Chu

Wesley Chu was born in Taiwan and emmigrated to Chicago, Illinois when he was just a pup. It was there he became a Kung Fu master and gymnast.

Wesley is an avid gamer and a contributing writer for the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. A former stunt man and a member of the Screen Actors Guild, he can also be seen in film and television playing roles such as "Banzai Chef" in Fred Claus and putting out Oscar worthy performances as a bank teller in Chicago Blackhawks commercials.

Wesley is a 2014 Alex Award winner for his novel The Lives of Tao. He is a 2014 nominee for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.

Besides working as an Associate Vice President at a bank, he spends his time writing and hanging out with his wife Paula Kim and their Airedale Terrier, Eva.

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