The Falls

A Diving Universe Novel

By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Narrated by: Flora Plumb

Fleet sector bases close as the Fleet moves on. Everyone knows and expects it. But still, the announcement that Sector Base E-2 will close - although still 30 years in the future - breeds a mood of tension and anxiety.

So when Rajivk Agwu finds two pairs of shoes on a trail near Fiskett Falls but no sign of their occupants, his already heightened senses warn of danger.

Those on the base fare no better. Bristol Iannazzi, working on the notoriously delicate anacapa drive for a runabout, also notices something strange, something out of place, something dangerous.

Expanding the rich history of Kristine Kathryn Rusch's captivating Diving Universe, The Falls provides an exciting and crucial backstory for future events.

©2016 Kristine Kathryn Rusch (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Kristine Kathryn Rusch is best known for her Retrieval Artist series, so maybe you've missed her Diving Universe series. If so, it's high time to remedy that oversight." (Don Sakers, Analog)

monotone

story was a little slow. listened to this book as it said there was crucial info to rest of story. still trying to figure it out. narrator had a monotone voice thru whole book, made listening difficult so may have missed crucial info.

Hard read

I love the Diving series however this book takes too long to the to the other books. The only mention to tie the good to the series is at the end and it is onl y a brief mention. the reader did not help. She is the most mo intoned reader I have ever heard. Her performance almost had me put this one on thew shelf.

Not the adventure I was expecting

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, this issue of the diving universe drags through anti-tech baggage of even minor characters for most of the plot. Breakdowns, poorly trained crew members and bad management decisions don't make a good adventure story for me.
Earlier stories had a sense of unbridled adventure, archaeology and characters optimisticically driven to understand discovered tech.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Have characters with a positive drive and depth of tech interest

Great murder mystery with a lousy ending

This was a good story, up until the ending/resolution. There it fell apart for me. The ending is like the old adage ' kissing your sister', or maybe HUH, what the...that's it? The dialog at the very end also mad me think the Ad Counsel had written it. To bad. The mystery got interesting but the ending just killed it.

What lies on the other side of a door

This is a great addition to the Dive universe. When the first point of view to the last, their were four. Each person with a unique perspective on things. A tough style of book to write. That is what you can come to expect from one of Mrs Rusch's books. I liked the anncoppa drive tech leader. Her character is well written and rounded. Rodgeivic the walker by the falls that finds something.I don't want to spoil the story for you. If you have read the other books this is a great addition to your collection. Mrs Plumb does a great job at reading the story.