Review
"Omitted Pieces is the second installment of the Transformed Nexus duology by Stephanie Hansen, which concludes the series in a fast-paced whirlwind of non-stop action. Following up on the events from the previous book, Vienna is on a trans-planetary mission to save her mother and long-lost brother, who have been taken by the evil leader Cromwell to play roles in his warped plan to reassemble his own family. On another planet, Vienna's clone, Sierra, recruits her own alliances to aid in Vienna's mission. Al can't stand being separated from his girlfriend, but he must keep secrets from her as he goes on his own secret mission to leave Vortex and rescue Vienna's brother. Planets apart, the three of them must find a way to work together for their common goal.
Without beating around the bush, Omitted Pieces jumps right into action, and it doesn't stop until the very last page. Stephanie Hansen has brought back the majority of old characters in addition to new and unique characters who are introduced as three different stories happen all at once. The perspective shifts between Vienna, Sierra, and Al are easy to follow, and it is fun to see how their stories intersect and build on one another. With just the right mixture of science fiction and action/adventure, I love the unexpected twists and mysteries that the characters encounter. The way that the multiple dystopian worlds come together on their adventures is unpredictable, and it is all wrapped up with an unforeseen yet satisfying conclusion." -Reviewed By Amy Powers for Readers' Favorite
"A fast, intense, action-packed YA read...
Hansen concludes the Transformed Nexus duology with this entertaining, imaginative installment. It is 2164. Sierra is in a new body and on a new planet with a new problem. Cromwell, the mad scientist, has kidnapped Sierra's mother and is running a shop on Scepter, a strange planet with floating cities. Sierra must find new allies if she wants to save her mother. Meanwhile AI is trying to make it to Scepter. Hansen's characterization is thorough, and her SF world, with its infiltrating secret facilities, deadly technology, and telepathic violence, still exhibits hope. The emotional core of the story exists in the marvelously understated relationship between its protagonists. The chapters alternate between Sierra, Vienna, and AI, keeping readers invested as tiny details connect them back to the first volume. Hansen delivers gripping action while deepening mysteries in crisp prose, and ties up all the loose threads nicely as the story ends. This adrenaline-pumping SF tale, with its relevant themes of family, friendship, courage, love, and resilience makes for a page-turner." The Prairies Book Review
About the Author
Stephanie Hansen is a PenCraft Award winning author. Her short story, Break Time, and poetry has been featured in Mind's Eye literary magazine. The Kansas Writers Association published her short story, Existing Forces, appointing her as a noted author. She has held a deep passion for writing since early childhood, but a brush with death caused her to allow it to grow. She's part of an SCBWI critique group in Lawrence, Kansas, and two local book clubs. She attends many writers' conferences, including the Writing Day Workshops, New York Pitch, Penned Con, New Letters, All Write Now, Show Me Writers Master Class, BEA, and Nebraska Writers Guild conference as well as book fairs and Comic-Cons. She is a member of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
A graduate of Carnegie Mellon, Ramon De Ocampo is best known for his television work, especially for his recurring roles on many hit TV shows, including The West Wing, Notorious, 12 Monkeys, Sons of Anarchy, Killer Instinct, Medium, and Major Crimes. His film work includes indie film hit Happy Endings and the summer action film xXx: State of the Union. He is the winner of a prestigious OBIE Award for his Off-Broadway stage work, and has performed all over the world. A longtime audiobook narrator, Ramon is an Audie Award nominee and has won eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards, including Best Voice two years in a row.
Jesse Vilinsky is an accomplished voice actor and improviser. She received her bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Southern California and trained and performed with the prestigious British American Drama Academy in London. An alumnus of The Second City Training Center in Hollywood, she co-wrote and performed in two acclaimed original sketch comedy shows there. She has lent her voice to numerous projects, and she relishes any opportunity to breathe life into a character.
