SESG Explorer, written by a former US Navy Officer of 28 years. It has received critical praise.Christopher Loric. His characters are based on real life military, scientific and diplomatic persons that he encountered in over 28 years of military service. The book has already received critical praise. In his debut novel, the author exploits an intriguing premise: There is somebody out there, and they’re attempting to get in touch with us. Loric doesn’t quibble with such questions as ‘How did they throw together a hyperspace drive?’ or ‘How can they afford to send a fleet across the universe?’ “He deserves kudos for coming up with an alien species that’s not even remotely humanoid in the Kammorrigans. However, this novel reads like 252 pages of set-up for a new series: Here’s the protagonists, here’s the villain, here’s the concept. Still, Lorie does an admirable job of drawing readers into this intriguing new world where his series will be set.