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Sullivan's War: The Complete Adventure
On Earth, a powerful politician has been murdered. When he's assigned to the case, Agent Frank Allen soon discovers that the man responsible, Rick Sullivan, is not yet finished killing. But Allen will also discover that Rick Sullivan is not the man he appears to be, and the war he's fighting, a war to rid his home planet of its oppressive government, is not his only battle.
As Allen pursues Sullivan across the known galaxy, he begins to question his own beliefs and loyalties. Will Allen be able to stop Rick Sullivan before he kills again? Does he really want to? As their lives become increasingly intertwined, both men realize they must face truths about themselves that neither of them are prepared for. And some of those truths will have consequences that neither of them could have ever imagined.
This edition collects Sullivan's War: Books I, II & III, which are also available individually.
Praise for Sullivan's War:
“With sharp prose, delicate and—at times—stabbing dialogue, and scene setting that is on par with the best of the fiction writers of the past, Rose delivers a one-two punch to the gut that makes this reader want more and more.” - Benjamin X. Wretlind, author of Sketches from the Spanish Mustang
“The Sullivan’s War series is a must-read for science fiction fans. Mr. Rose delivers with a rock-solid plot, well-paced delivery, intriguing alien elements, believable worlds, and nonstop action.” - K. Wodke, co-author of Zeke
"With heart-stopping battles and a conclusion that took my breath away, Sullivan's War is a sci-fi thriller that definitely delivers! - Alexia Purdy, author of Reign of Blood
“Sullivan's War is so much more than typical science fiction...a very entertaining sociological and political thriller, set in the future, with top notch, well fleshed out characters, and great action scenes.” - Steve Umstead, author of the Evan Gabriel Sci-fi Adventure Trilogy
As Allen pursues Sullivan across the known galaxy, he begins to question his own beliefs and loyalties. Will Allen be able to stop Rick Sullivan before he kills again? Does he really want to? As their lives become increasingly intertwined, both men realize they must face truths about themselves that neither of them are prepared for. And some of those truths will have consequences that neither of them could have ever imagined.
This edition collects Sullivan's War: Books I, II & III, which are also available individually.
Praise for Sullivan's War:
“With sharp prose, delicate and—at times—stabbing dialogue, and scene setting that is on par with the best of the fiction writers of the past, Rose delivers a one-two punch to the gut that makes this reader want more and more.” - Benjamin X. Wretlind, author of Sketches from the Spanish Mustang
“The Sullivan’s War series is a must-read for science fiction fans. Mr. Rose delivers with a rock-solid plot, well-paced delivery, intriguing alien elements, believable worlds, and nonstop action.” - K. Wodke, co-author of Zeke
"With heart-stopping battles and a conclusion that took my breath away, Sullivan's War is a sci-fi thriller that definitely delivers! - Alexia Purdy, author of Reign of Blood
“Sullivan's War is so much more than typical science fiction...a very entertaining sociological and political thriller, set in the future, with top notch, well fleshed out characters, and great action scenes.” - Steve Umstead, author of the Evan Gabriel Sci-fi Adventure Trilogy
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354 pages, Paperback
First published July 19, 2012
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July 29, 2015
I read all of the books in order and I think it may have been too much. As some of the other reviewers have said, it was a little difficult because everything happened one after the other after the other. You really had to suspend reality. I know that that's typical of scifi, but this required more than normal. The only characters that were really well developed were Sullivan and Allen. The women, especially, were more charactures, which I found frustrating. I had trouble believing that the characters would act or say what they did.
That said, I did enjoy the book and I did finish it. It just wasn't as fully fleshed out as many of the other military science fiction books that I've read recently.
That said, I did enjoy the book and I did finish it. It just wasn't as fully fleshed out as many of the other military science fiction books that I've read recently.
July 22, 2017
Not bad
This isn't my favorite venue so I probably have a bias to start with. Overall, the story was interesting and the book was easy to read. I'm just not a sci-fi fan.
This isn't my favorite venue so I probably have a bias to start with. Overall, the story was interesting and the book was easy to read. I'm just not a sci-fi fan.
February 19, 2013
This novel was first published in three parts, which I read and reviewed separately. Here are my reviews:
ALL GOOD MEN SERVE THE DEVIL:
This is the kind of science fiction I can dig. A sci-fi thriller. Hardcore science fiction bogs me down, slows down the story for me. I like a fast-paced, action filled, dialogue thick page turner. That is Sullivan's War: Book 1. This is a story of murder, politics, love and revenge told across the galaxy.
Michael K. Rose does what only few can do, makes you love the villain. The relationship between Allen & Sullivan is enthralling, it is the center of the story. Rose's character development is excellent, and I found myself reading faster and faster. Alas, it ends with a cliffhanger. That's okay, because book 2 is already out!
A CITY WITHOUT WALLS:
A City Without Walls continues the story of Rick Sullivan and his journey to freeing his people. Along for the ride is former Special Agent Frank Allen. The two get a little side tracked tracking down bounty hunters and saving people's lives. This is a great continuation of book 1. I especially enjoyed "hyper hyperspace" and the entities one meets while there. This was an interesting facet of the story.
This book was not as fast paced as book 1, but the last quarter of it had me gripping the couch cushion, hoping for the best and fearing the worst. Michael K. Rose nailed it with the ending. He sucks you in and knows how to leave the reader wanting more. Thankfully book III comes out very soon. I am anxiously awaiting the release!
EDALINE'S DAWN:
Rick Sullivan is back along with Frank Allen in the final installment of Sullivan's War. Two great characters with opposite back grounds who have come together to free a planet. Wow! That's a hefty job. The two main characters in the Sullivan's War series have come full circle since book I, and the reader is even more enthralled in this edition.
The gripping conclusion to the Sullivan's War series is excellent. Michael K. Rose nailed it with nonstop action, great characters, and an enticing plot line. I enjoyed the setting of the story. Mr. Rose paints a terrific picture of Edaline. I also liked the fact that the good guys were not infallible and suffered while fighting to liberate Edaline.
The ending left me feeling there was still more to tell. I look forward to more from Michael K. Rose and the fantastic Sullivan's War series.
ALL GOOD MEN SERVE THE DEVIL:
This is the kind of science fiction I can dig. A sci-fi thriller. Hardcore science fiction bogs me down, slows down the story for me. I like a fast-paced, action filled, dialogue thick page turner. That is Sullivan's War: Book 1. This is a story of murder, politics, love and revenge told across the galaxy.
Michael K. Rose does what only few can do, makes you love the villain. The relationship between Allen & Sullivan is enthralling, it is the center of the story. Rose's character development is excellent, and I found myself reading faster and faster. Alas, it ends with a cliffhanger. That's okay, because book 2 is already out!
A CITY WITHOUT WALLS:
A City Without Walls continues the story of Rick Sullivan and his journey to freeing his people. Along for the ride is former Special Agent Frank Allen. The two get a little side tracked tracking down bounty hunters and saving people's lives. This is a great continuation of book 1. I especially enjoyed "hyper hyperspace" and the entities one meets while there. This was an interesting facet of the story.
This book was not as fast paced as book 1, but the last quarter of it had me gripping the couch cushion, hoping for the best and fearing the worst. Michael K. Rose nailed it with the ending. He sucks you in and knows how to leave the reader wanting more. Thankfully book III comes out very soon. I am anxiously awaiting the release!
EDALINE'S DAWN:
Rick Sullivan is back along with Frank Allen in the final installment of Sullivan's War. Two great characters with opposite back grounds who have come together to free a planet. Wow! That's a hefty job. The two main characters in the Sullivan's War series have come full circle since book I, and the reader is even more enthralled in this edition.
The gripping conclusion to the Sullivan's War series is excellent. Michael K. Rose nailed it with nonstop action, great characters, and an enticing plot line. I enjoyed the setting of the story. Mr. Rose paints a terrific picture of Edaline. I also liked the fact that the good guys were not infallible and suffered while fighting to liberate Edaline.
The ending left me feeling there was still more to tell. I look forward to more from Michael K. Rose and the fantastic Sullivan's War series.
December 9, 2012
Disclosure: I was given my copy of this book by the author as a review copy.
When the answer is doing the wrong thing, some of us must do the wrong thing anyway. This is story of how one person can make a big difference in the outcome of war and peace on his home planet.
As Agent Frank Allen discovers, sometimes crime is just not clear. When Rick Sullivan murders a politician, Agent Allen is assigned to bring him in to be given justice. While chasing the criminal, he discovers that not all criminals are clearly wrong. What if Rick's action resulted in saving an entire planet?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this trilogy. I am very glad to see it offered as a complete book, and I read it as a single book. The story flows very well, and whether you read it as a single book or as three separate books, it will be an exciting read. While it is science fiction, it borders on possibilities in today's world. This book will allow the reader to decide what is right, and what is wrong. You will not always agree with Rick Sullivan, but you also will not always disagree. The degree of agreement will vary with each reader, and some will even decide that he is just another criminal. I was not thrilled with the treatment of the natives of Edaline, just as I am not happy with treatment of minorities in the world I live in today. Everyone should have the right to live in peace and equality, however, that is not always reality.
While it could have been very gruesome, I believe the way this story is written allows the reader room to imagine what could have been. It is an exciting and fast moving story, that will delight science fiction readers.
In short, I would recommend this book to readers of science fiction, as well as those who enjoy military fiction. I think it is suitable for most readers that know the difference between fiction and true history.
Since I found this to be a good book, that maintains its excitement throughout the story, I will look forward to reading more by this author.
When the answer is doing the wrong thing, some of us must do the wrong thing anyway. This is story of how one person can make a big difference in the outcome of war and peace on his home planet.
As Agent Frank Allen discovers, sometimes crime is just not clear. When Rick Sullivan murders a politician, Agent Allen is assigned to bring him in to be given justice. While chasing the criminal, he discovers that not all criminals are clearly wrong. What if Rick's action resulted in saving an entire planet?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this trilogy. I am very glad to see it offered as a complete book, and I read it as a single book. The story flows very well, and whether you read it as a single book or as three separate books, it will be an exciting read. While it is science fiction, it borders on possibilities in today's world. This book will allow the reader to decide what is right, and what is wrong. You will not always agree with Rick Sullivan, but you also will not always disagree. The degree of agreement will vary with each reader, and some will even decide that he is just another criminal. I was not thrilled with the treatment of the natives of Edaline, just as I am not happy with treatment of minorities in the world I live in today. Everyone should have the right to live in peace and equality, however, that is not always reality.
While it could have been very gruesome, I believe the way this story is written allows the reader room to imagine what could have been. It is an exciting and fast moving story, that will delight science fiction readers.
In short, I would recommend this book to readers of science fiction, as well as those who enjoy military fiction. I think it is suitable for most readers that know the difference between fiction and true history.
Since I found this to be a good book, that maintains its excitement throughout the story, I will look forward to reading more by this author.
December 5, 2014
The description sounded interesting, the cover art was decent, and the price was great (free). I picked this one up in hopes of finding another space opera series to plow through. It is an easy to read adventure and my rating is average (3 stars) for reasons outlined below. This book is, or should be labeled, YA.
Overall, the premise is perfectly fine: Political corruption, assassination, rebellion, mercenaries, space travel, and crime lords. However, the dialogue and too-convenient situations are fairly indicative of juvenile adventures. The only `rule breaker' is the leads are older and not in the standard demographics for YA. There is death, but overall it is a fairly clean book. A budding reader could really get into the story.
The bromance was almost a tad comical at times. Guys simply do not converse and act like the portrayals of Allen and Sullivan. There isn't much science to be found and was hyper-hyperspace the limit of Rose's imagination? I don't think so, but it is an odd term to describe extra hyperspace speed. Rose could have fleshed this concept out more as it was one of the more interesting components.
I wanted to like this more. It had all the makings for a fun space opera series. The interactions are a bit to superficial. I really liked the beginning and the end. It is a complete story but obviously provides for continued adventures. Again, I think for YAs this is a solid read as the story does plod along and the editing is pretty good.
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Overall, the premise is perfectly fine: Political corruption, assassination, rebellion, mercenaries, space travel, and crime lords. However, the dialogue and too-convenient situations are fairly indicative of juvenile adventures. The only `rule breaker' is the leads are older and not in the standard demographics for YA. There is death, but overall it is a fairly clean book. A budding reader could really get into the story.
The bromance was almost a tad comical at times. Guys simply do not converse and act like the portrayals of Allen and Sullivan. There isn't much science to be found and was hyper-hyperspace the limit of Rose's imagination? I don't think so, but it is an odd term to describe extra hyperspace speed. Rose could have fleshed this concept out more as it was one of the more interesting components.
I wanted to like this more. It had all the makings for a fun space opera series. The interactions are a bit to superficial. I really liked the beginning and the end. It is a complete story but obviously provides for continued adventures. Again, I think for YAs this is a solid read as the story does plod along and the editing is pretty good.
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August 7, 2012
Sullivan's War: The Complete Adventure combines all three Sullivan's War books into one.
In Sullivan's War Book 1: All Good Men Serve the Devil, Rick Sullivan murders a powerful politician on earth and must outwit Agent Frank Allen, as he continues his agenda trying to save his home planet Edaline from an oppressive government.
In Book II: A City Without Walls, Rick Sullivan is back pursuing his agenda, freeing his home planet. Sullivan must over come obstacles while rescuing a friend and dealing with a bounty hunter, all the while working toward Edaline's freedom.
Book III: Edaline's Dawn finds Sullivan close to completing his mission. Back on Edaline Sullivan must place the final pieces in the war and free his home planet once and for all.
Michael K. Rose's style of science fiction is not loaded with heavy technical jargon. Sure the tech is there but it's explained well and compliments the setting.
For me the characters are the highlight of most of Rose's works and The Sullivan's War trilogy is no different.
In a nutshell it's a futuristic political thriller with great action,setting,and characters.
A must read for any Science Fiction fan.
In Sullivan's War Book 1: All Good Men Serve the Devil, Rick Sullivan murders a powerful politician on earth and must outwit Agent Frank Allen, as he continues his agenda trying to save his home planet Edaline from an oppressive government.
In Book II: A City Without Walls, Rick Sullivan is back pursuing his agenda, freeing his home planet. Sullivan must over come obstacles while rescuing a friend and dealing with a bounty hunter, all the while working toward Edaline's freedom.
Book III: Edaline's Dawn finds Sullivan close to completing his mission. Back on Edaline Sullivan must place the final pieces in the war and free his home planet once and for all.
Michael K. Rose's style of science fiction is not loaded with heavy technical jargon. Sure the tech is there but it's explained well and compliments the setting.
For me the characters are the highlight of most of Rose's works and The Sullivan's War trilogy is no different.
In a nutshell it's a futuristic political thriller with great action,setting,and characters.
A must read for any Science Fiction fan.
December 22, 2013
The main protagonist in this epic tale is Richard Sullivan, orphaned at an early age by a corrupt government, who is Special Forces trained and out to right the wrongs on his home planet of Edaline. The space opera within the Omnibus is dazzling as the adventure visits Earth, Edaline, Abilene, Faris, Silvanus and some mysterious trans-dimensional beings.
Those readers who prefer a dab of romance in their Science Fiction will get two lumps in this one book. Sullivan and his love interest of course. There is also the matter of some (Stellar Assembly-Bureau of Investigation) SABI agent fraternization.
This story rocks and I give it five out of five whatever units your planet takes. Enjoy!
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Those readers who prefer a dab of romance in their Science Fiction will get two lumps in this one book. Sullivan and his love interest of course. There is also the matter of some (Stellar Assembly-Bureau of Investigation) SABI agent fraternization.
This story rocks and I give it five out of five whatever units your planet takes. Enjoy!
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December 19, 2012
After reading all his short stories, I started the Sullivan's War saga.
I can't say it enough how much I like Mr Rose writing's style, even in this longer novel he doesn't disappoint, building believable characters and an accurate setting to make them act.
As I had read Sullivan's War: Prologue - Sergeant Riley's Account before, I had no problem with the setting of the story, and I think is almost necessary to fully enjoy this book, or you might find yourself wondering why the main character is behaving like this.
I hope this author will write other stories settled in this universe!
I can't say it enough how much I like Mr Rose writing's style, even in this longer novel he doesn't disappoint, building believable characters and an accurate setting to make them act.
As I had read Sullivan's War: Prologue - Sergeant Riley's Account before, I had no problem with the setting of the story, and I think is almost necessary to fully enjoy this book, or you might find yourself wondering why the main character is behaving like this.
I hope this author will write other stories settled in this universe!
May 30, 2013
I couldn't finish it (it probably deserves more than one star, but I can't give more than one star to a book I couldn't finish). I was already impatient with the non-stop action sequences and cardboard cut-out characters, which are not out of place in the genre, when the lecture on how hyperspace worked stopped me dead.
November 15, 2014
Good read
This a good easy and quick read. It starts out a little slow and thn speeds up. It has the distinction of being the first book in a long time that was edited well. I didn't see and grammatical boo boos or homony mistakes. Mr. Rose keep you editor.
This a good easy and quick read. It starts out a little slow and thn speeds up. It has the distinction of being the first book in a long time that was edited well. I didn't see and grammatical boo boos or homony mistakes. Mr. Rose keep you editor.
September 1, 2015
Great storyline.
I like how Sullivan went from being a criminal to the hero of his planet. Can't wait to read the next book.
I like how Sullivan went from being a criminal to the hero of his planet. Can't wait to read the next book.
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