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Dirigent Mercenary Corps #3

by Rick Shelley

The year is 2804 AD. Humanity has colonized the universe. But the authority of the Confederation of Human Worlds is spread thin. Where the Army of planet Earth cannot reach, mercenaries must keep the peace--and the Dirigent Mercenary Corps are the best of the best.

Serving with the Dirigent Mercenary Corps wasn’t Lieutenant Lon Nolan’s first choice--it was his only choice. After he was expelled from the North American Military Academy, there was nowhere else to go. He’s finally made a place for himself with the DMC when a girl has to go and throw a wrench in his plans. Sara Pines is beautiful and brilliant, and he’s sure she’s the one.

Unfortunately, Lon’s shipped out to quell a civil war on a distant planet before he has a chance to marry the woman he loves. And now that he’s arrived on Aldrin, it’s becoming increasingly clear that he might never make it home ...

The Dirigent Mercenary Corps books are classics of military science fiction. Rick Shelley was himself a veteran of the U.S. Army, and his experience and knowledge shine through on every page.

"Rick Shelley was a soldier at heart, and his books were written from the heart. They carry the real feel of the sweat, blood, and camaraderie of those on the front lines." --Jack Campbell, author of the bestselling LOST FLEET series

Genres: Science Fiction, Military Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Fiction, War

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First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Alex Richmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though this is the third book in the series, this is the second one I have read. I apparently lined the books up in the wrong order and didn’t notice until all over halfway in. In some ways I’m grateful because that means that nothing from the second book was spoiled other than the obvious. On the other hand it surprises me that so little was mentioned from the second book, at least anything that could be directly noticed.

My only real problem with the book was certain events being spread along, but other than that, I’m enjoying this series, and I enjoyed the book.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lon Nolan leaves Earth'e military academy to emigrate to the mercenary world of Dirigent who send their troops throughout space. Rising to the rank of captain and meeting the woman he wants to marry, he is sent with his unit on a contract to Aldrin where he encounters fierce fighting that could prevent him from going home again.

[Sean Randall · Rating 3 out of 5]

They're getting better. A little worrying, the level of homesickness for earth, but with a marriage on the cards things are looking up. Though the title is a little misleading; he's still a Lieutenant all the way through!

[Jim Stennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is a little more 'talkie' than the previous two, but Shelley had to establish some personal life for his character. The politics of the world they are on this time gets a little dull, but still a fun series and a nice battle at the end of this entry makes up for some of the diplomacy.

[Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not bad... but the courtship with his future wife was really short.

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this one..didn't LOVE it..not sure why.