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Cecil the Combat Wombat
He didn’t ask for cartilaginous ass plates, but military science made him a warrior. And late at night when the nightmares come of innocents killed or twerking an enemy to death in a dark tunnel, he tells himself he did it to protect the other wombats in his unit. He sucks it up, soldiers on and does his duty.He’s Cecil the Combat Wombat, and he’s seen some shit, man.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2023
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July 26, 2025
Action…drama…brash talking marsupials…honey badger on wombat action…Russia…genetic experiments…like there isn’t much that this book didn’t have to love. If you liked Guardians of thr Galaxy 3, this is right up your alley. Dundee, the combat wombat, is one furry, bad ass little bugger. And he hates talking to his assigned therapist. But even the baddest animals need to practice self-care. The situations and lore were totally enjoyable and the dialogue between the characters was priceless. And it’s a quick read, which is important for stories like this, as to not overstay its welcome. Tons of fun. Highly recommended. #combatwombat
June 8, 2024
Combat Wombats are cool! I loved the world building, and found it interesting that the location was Australia. Just not Australia as we know it! The characters are being fleshed-out pretty well, so that adds another dimension of interest for rabid readers. I've already recommended this one to others to read. I'm definitely going to continue this series!
October 9, 2023
A fun short-story with a very original premise.
As you might have guessed from the title, the protagonist is a wombat.
It's 200 years in the future and science has figured out how to modify certain animals to be bipedal and have human intelligence and speech. Cecil is a combat wombat, and due to his size and physiology he serves in a role similar to "tunnel rats" in the Vietnam war: clearing tunnels and caves of the enemy.
It was fun and I would like for it to have been longer.
As you might have guessed from the title, the protagonist is a wombat.
It's 200 years in the future and science has figured out how to modify certain animals to be bipedal and have human intelligence and speech. Cecil is a combat wombat, and due to his size and physiology he serves in a role similar to "tunnel rats" in the Vietnam war: clearing tunnels and caves of the enemy.
It was fun and I would like for it to have been longer.
April 11, 2024
This was a cute short story/novella about an uplifted sapient wombat and his buddies in a war against communists agitators in Australia. It was quick paced and funny. I'm looking forward to more installments in the series.
The only character that had any depth was Cecil. The rest were just place holders for the scenes. But it's a short story so not unsurprising in that. I did learn that wombats poop out cubes, which is a rather interesting factoid.
The eBook was formatted well with no obvious errors in spelling or grammar.
The only character that had any depth was Cecil. The rest were just place holders for the scenes. But it's a short story so not unsurprising in that. I did learn that wombats poop out cubes, which is a rather interesting factoid.
The eBook was formatted well with no obvious errors in spelling or grammar.
June 7, 2024
This was a fun short-story with a great world-building on an original premise. I mean seriously - combat wombats -- who knew? The possibilities are endless.
It's 200 years in the future and scientists have modified some animals to be more humanlike. There is just enough of the history of the science of it to keep the story moving instead of dragging it down with too much extra detail. The story moves fast and is quite entertaining for a war tale.
I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
It's 200 years in the future and scientists have modified some animals to be more humanlike. There is just enough of the history of the science of it to keep the story moving instead of dragging it down with too much extra detail. The story moves fast and is quite entertaining for a war tale.
I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
April 4, 2023
Superbly twisted fun.
Well worth the price of admission. My lunch break today was made better by Cecil's adventure as the pointy end of the spear. The only thing missing were monkeys.
Well worth the price of admission. My lunch break today was made better by Cecil's adventure as the pointy end of the spear. The only thing missing were monkeys.
April 9, 2023
Visceral story! Spot-On characters!
Talk about a relatable character! Every combat veteran, (Especially the enlisted veterans) will immediately recognize and relate to the humanity in the main character of this short, but very expressive and visceral story.
Talk about a relatable character! Every combat veteran, (Especially the enlisted veterans) will immediately recognize and relate to the humanity in the main character of this short, but very expressive and visceral story.
April 11, 2023
A faithful tale of the military, past and future
As a vet, I appreciated the detail (especially about the E-4 Mafia!), and the ever present hazard that butterbars pose upon their units. BRAVO, I will look forward to future works by this author!
As a vet, I appreciated the detail (especially about the E-4 Mafia!), and the ever present hazard that butterbars pose upon their units. BRAVO, I will look forward to future works by this author!
April 21, 2023
A day in the life of a grunt in a combat zone…
…and the grunt happens to be a wombat. Rollicking military sci-fi short from the guy who wrote the book on Waffle Haus skirmishes. If Sgt. Rock were a marsupial, he would be Cecil.
…and the grunt happens to be a wombat. Rollicking military sci-fi short from the guy who wrote the book on Waffle Haus skirmishes. If Sgt. Rock were a marsupial, he would be Cecil.
May 3, 2023
Do not (mess) with a Combat Wombat!
Great story, with a good feel of 'no (stuff), there I was', and very entertaining characters.
A few of which mat be recognized by the astute or the read in. If not, it doesn't detract in ant way from a fun, if slightly dark tale.
Great story, with a good feel of 'no (stuff), there I was', and very entertaining characters.
A few of which mat be recognized by the astute or the read in. If not, it doesn't detract in ant way from a fun, if slightly dark tale.
July 14, 2023
A fun, quick read
This was a fun, unusual take on a war story. I really enjoyed it. There were the usual war story tropes, but having a wombat as the main character made them feel fresh.
This was a fun, unusual take on a war story. I really enjoyed it. There were the usual war story tropes, but having a wombat as the main character made them feel fresh.
August 26, 2023
Surprised me!
I was expecting a humorous tale about cute little animals in the periphery of war. What I received was a story about vicious, intellect enhanced animals fighting on the side of right. It was a quick read but enjoyable.
I was expecting a humorous tale about cute little animals in the periphery of war. What I received was a story about vicious, intellect enhanced animals fighting on the side of right. It was a quick read but enjoyable.
April 24, 2024
Oh, Kelly Grayson, NO!
I've known Kelly for a long time and admire his work as a medic and teacher of medics.
This book alone also shows that he is as good a wordsmith as he is a medic.
I've known Kelly for a long time and admire his work as a medic and teacher of medics.
This book alone also shows that he is as good a wordsmith as he is a medic.
September 17, 2024
Entertaining from beginning to end
Mr. Grayson has a command of the language, idiom, and subject matter which he employs with entertaining effect. So glad he took the time to put this story out for the rest of us to enjoy.
Mr. Grayson has a command of the language, idiom, and subject matter which he employs with entertaining effect. So glad he took the time to put this story out for the rest of us to enjoy.
April 4, 2023
LOL
A fun little romp, with some interesting twist and turns. Kelly Grayson does have a way with words, and he shows just how creative he can be! :-) Highly recommended.
A fun little romp, with some interesting twist and turns. Kelly Grayson does have a way with words, and he shows just how creative he can be! :-) Highly recommended.
April 18, 2023
Fun read
A quick read but lots of fun and a fe chuckles too. Give it a read you won't regret it.
A quick read but lots of fun and a fe chuckles too. Give it a read you won't regret it.
April 22, 2023
don’t mess with the wombat
Who doesn’t live a good combat wombat story. Well written with plenty of fun action. Kelly Grayson hits a home run
Who doesn’t live a good combat wombat story. Well written with plenty of fun action. Kelly Grayson hits a home run
May 3, 2023
Smart humorous combat tale. Clever writing and good humor.
June 12, 2023
great quick read
Funny refreshing. A unique voice in a sea of Sci Fi. Really enjoyed it. Now what the hell gave him the idea to make wombats killers?
Funny refreshing. A unique voice in a sea of Sci Fi. Really enjoyed it. Now what the hell gave him the idea to make wombats killers?
June 26, 2023
Short goofy fun
I had a blast reading this and just keep in mind that all the weird animal facts you know about wombats are about to become incredibly relevant.
I had a blast reading this and just keep in mind that all the weird animal facts you know about wombats are about to become incredibly relevant.
June 30, 2023
Not long enough to be considered a short story
This could possibly be a good start. I'm unhappy that I paid so much for something that took a half hour to read.
This could possibly be a good start. I'm unhappy that I paid so much for something that took a half hour to read.
July 1, 2023
Great Story
Great quick read. Just when you think the Wombats are doomed…well you need to read it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
Great quick read. Just when you think the Wombats are doomed…well you need to read it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
July 16, 2023
Great short story of vicious combat
A short story by an Australian Engineer uplifted Wombat of combat as only an Australian native can. This story is really good.
A short story by an Australian Engineer uplifted Wombat of combat as only an Australian native can. This story is really good.
October 29, 2023
Funny
Very intricate and interesting take on uplift and controlling the results in my opinion. Nice conflict with modern military problems too
Very intricate and interesting take on uplift and controlling the results in my opinion. Nice conflict with modern military problems too
March 4, 2024
Wombat's rule
This was one of the best and most hilarious and truly interesting things I've read this year.
I can't wait to read the rest in the series.
This was one of the best and most hilarious and truly interesting things I've read this year.
I can't wait to read the rest in the series.
March 1, 2024
Judging this book by its Cover - it Delivered!
Yes, I admit it. The cover art got me. How could it not? Coupled with the catchy title and I was had. Needless to say, this book delivered a star on all categories. Entertaining with action, humor and pacing. More, please...
Yes, I admit it. The cover art got me. How could it not? Coupled with the catchy title and I was had. Needless to say, this book delivered a star on all categories. Entertaining with action, humor and pacing. More, please...
September 29, 2024
I picked up Kelly Grayson's fiction after reading his non-fictional accounts of his professional life. He did not disappoint! His subject matter is, uh, unconventional, but I'll happily read anything he writes.
October 17, 2024
Loved the book! ARE there going to be more?
May 16, 2024
Not for me but others may take more humor from it.
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