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The Colony
Lieutenant Jack Strong leads his team of elite marines to a distress beacon in the far reaches of colonization. Expecting faulty equipment, they instead find themselves in the first stages of war against a species similar to mythical demons. The Colony is a fantastic short story of military warfare and science fiction, with an ending that will leave you questioning everything.
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78 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2014
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September 28, 2017
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May 31, 2020
Hard to put down
Although I felt the end required more detail, and I felt I was left hanging, I wanted to continue on with team to their medals and how their supervisors reacted to their death.
Although I felt the end required more detail, and I felt I was left hanging, I wanted to continue on with team to their medals and how their supervisors reacted to their death.
September 2, 2017
Whoa what a great reed.
Fast moving story about war and death I really didn't like the way it ended but that's life and the only way it could go.
Fast moving story about war and death I really didn't like the way it ended but that's life and the only way it could go.
November 23, 2024
Good read
It is a good book I just wished it linked into the series. The original series was left hanging and now this one is also left hanging.
It is a good book I just wished it linked into the series. The original series was left hanging and now this one is also left hanging.
December 31, 2014
Short read that only wasted a few hours of my time. And thankfully it was free. But even if it was a free book, it doesn't mean there should have been that many grammatical errors. So many grammatical errors. We're aren't makes no sense. I had to read some sentences a few times to understand what was actually trying to be said. I would have given 1 more star if it was at least proofread.
That being said, it was quick to read because there was a bunch going on and about 80 pages long. I tried to follow the characters but so little time was spent on them I mostly was confused when names were thrown around. And the female characters. Was it me, or did every single woman just want to jump the main character? And there weren't many. The author seems to think that all women will just drop their panties at the sight of a strong leading man who happens to be the hero.
The enemy seemed to be full on evil. That can be a great tool, but I just couldn't get behind it. Not enough description was given to the characters. What color was their skin? Was it human like or scaly or slimy or textured? What about the shape of their heads? Did they have hair or fur? This is an alien species, right? Too much of their description was tossed under Demon. Except for their sharp metal wings.
That being said, it was quick to read because there was a bunch going on and about 80 pages long. I tried to follow the characters but so little time was spent on them I mostly was confused when names were thrown around. And the female characters. Was it me, or did every single woman just want to jump the main character? And there weren't many. The author seems to think that all women will just drop their panties at the sight of a strong leading man who happens to be the hero.
The enemy seemed to be full on evil. That can be a great tool, but I just couldn't get behind it. Not enough description was given to the characters. What color was their skin? Was it human like or scaly or slimy or textured? What about the shape of their heads? Did they have hair or fur? This is an alien species, right? Too much of their description was tossed under Demon. Except for their sharp metal wings.
October 23, 2014
Whaaaat?
Started out as a promising story but went down hill fast. First off marines are marines, they are never, ever called soldiers, that is the army. Secondly it is the Marine Corps, not the Marine Core. The story would be going along when it seemed as if the writer suddenly remembered a plot element or twist that he had forgotten to include and just threw it in as an afterthought. Made for an erratic plot line. Also the prose was very melodramatic reminding me of a poorly written script from an already bad B movie from the 1950's. And the ending? Let me say that it appears that the writer just got tired of writing the story and went straight into his spiel that all people die, even heroes. Quite possibly the worst ending ever. A little research and editing along with losing the writer's need to spew his macabre philosophy of "everyone dies and that is point of our existence" this could have been a much better read.
Started out as a promising story but went down hill fast. First off marines are marines, they are never, ever called soldiers, that is the army. Secondly it is the Marine Corps, not the Marine Core. The story would be going along when it seemed as if the writer suddenly remembered a plot element or twist that he had forgotten to include and just threw it in as an afterthought. Made for an erratic plot line. Also the prose was very melodramatic reminding me of a poorly written script from an already bad B movie from the 1950's. And the ending? Let me say that it appears that the writer just got tired of writing the story and went straight into his spiel that all people die, even heroes. Quite possibly the worst ending ever. A little research and editing along with losing the writer's need to spew his macabre philosophy of "everyone dies and that is point of our existence" this could have been a much better read.
October 2, 2014
It's a guilty pleasure that I enjoyed this testosterone-drenched science fiction tale of a small group of hardened space marines who pick up a distress call from a remote colony. Things quickly go south as they find a small group of survivors who they defend and fight super scary alien demons. There are so many cliches and a few sentence fragments but I still found this entertaining. Think of this book like an action-packed B movie. Other than the sentence fragments, I'm sure that's the intend. What worked absolutely the best for me was the ending. All the stereotypes (a hero so manly that apparently all women immediately fall for him--his last name is Strong), a beautiful fawning woman to be rescued, and space demons! to name the ones that come to mind. The end...well, I'm not going to spoil it, but it's different and is wonderful enough to explain why.
November 12, 2014
This is a short story taking place sometime after interstellar colonization. The colony distress beacon triggers and a squad of Earth Defense Marines is sent to investigate.
The characters are stereo typical Marines. If you know anything about Marines is they have a "tude". That "tude" serves them well as if you believe you are the ultimate fighting machine then you will strive to prove that fact. The Marines in this story do just that. They prove they are tough and they are courageous.
The emotions and philosophy of the story are laudable. The characters are a bit thin on detail and depth. The plot is action filled and the enemy is implacable and unresponsive to communication.
The story is short, it is action filled and it concludes with philosophic advice.
I enjoyed it.
The characters are stereo typical Marines. If you know anything about Marines is they have a "tude". That "tude" serves them well as if you believe you are the ultimate fighting machine then you will strive to prove that fact. The Marines in this story do just that. They prove they are tough and they are courageous.
The emotions and philosophy of the story are laudable. The characters are a bit thin on detail and depth. The plot is action filled and the enemy is implacable and unresponsive to communication.
The story is short, it is action filled and it concludes with philosophic advice.
I enjoyed it.
August 5, 2014
If you like short, action-packed, bravado and testosterone filled, would make a great movie type military sci-fi stories and don't mind a few errors, then this could be the read for you.
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See my review also at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Colony-Jo...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Colony-John...
http://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/...
http://www.amazon.com.au/product-revi...
November 1, 2015
This was a bit hairy for my taste. I also had a problem with the plethora of names (characters) thrown at me as if they were important to the story. For instance, the author introduced the entire crew of the ship and promptly killed off half of them.
The beginning of the story has entirely too much expository (info-dump) information which gets in the way of the story itself (slows it down to a crawl). That and too many copy errors tells me that no editor saw it before it was published.
In spite of that, there is indeed a story inside, just not my cup of java.
The beginning of the story has entirely too much expository (info-dump) information which gets in the way of the story itself (slows it down to a crawl). That and too many copy errors tells me that no editor saw it before it was published.
In spite of that, there is indeed a story inside, just not my cup of java.
November 8, 2022
I loved John M. Davis's new book, The Colony. Military Science Fiction is very heard to write and John M. Davis does a damn good job.
I was able to drop into the book in an instant and could hardly put it down. Everything flowed to me and I was so into the book I was surprised by the ending. No spoilers here, but man! Man!
I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
I was able to drop into the book in an instant and could hardly put it down. Everything flowed to me and I was so into the book I was surprised by the ending. No spoilers here, but man! Man!
I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
June 12, 2014
Short errors
Short errors
The story starts out with lots of action reminiscent of Aliens and wastes no time getting into combat. The fighting scenes were decent but the poor editing (it's Marine Corps) and abrupt weird end left me cold. it was like the author just got tired of writing.
Short errors
The story starts out with lots of action reminiscent of Aliens and wastes no time getting into combat. The fighting scenes were decent but the poor editing (it's Marine Corps) and abrupt weird end left me cold. it was like the author just got tired of writing.
October 30, 2015
An Amazing Short Sci-fi Story
The story was amazing from start to finish. Unfortunately, it was short and ended to quickly. Wish there is a second book, not sure if there is or not, but would like another story in this Universe. Highly recommend this book to any one who likes sci-fi or stories about space.
The story was amazing from start to finish. Unfortunately, it was short and ended to quickly. Wish there is a second book, not sure if there is or not, but would like another story in this Universe. Highly recommend this book to any one who likes sci-fi or stories about space.
June 27, 2015
The Colony
This book was very emotionally charged. So short yet so full of life, love, devotion, loyalty...humanity. The author spins a tale that keeps you guessing and in the end teaches us a valuable lesson.
This book was very emotionally charged. So short yet so full of life, love, devotion, loyalty...humanity. The author spins a tale that keeps you guessing and in the end teaches us a valuable lesson.
December 7, 2016
Fair science fiction novella
Needs an editor to correct grammatical errors. Unexpected ending. The author must be familiar with a Marine. He has correctly described their heroic values and mores.
Needs an editor to correct grammatical errors. Unexpected ending. The author must be familiar with a Marine. He has correctly described their heroic values and mores.
January 31, 2017
A good read
I rather enjoyed this story. I felt that it was well written, but the copy i got has quite a few grammatical errors. I hope that with a thorough proof read they can get it updated.
I rather enjoyed this story. I felt that it was well written, but the copy i got has quite a few grammatical errors. I hope that with a thorough proof read they can get it updated.
July 21, 2014
Very intense and comical at the same time
Very intense. a fast read. keeps you going. Can't wait for reads from this writer. keep the sci-fi action going.
Very intense. a fast read. keeps you going. Can't wait for reads from this writer. keep the sci-fi action going.
November 11, 2014
Reads like Aliens, not that that is a bad thing, in fact that is part of what made it enjoyable. Some mistakes or editing needed but an overall enjoyable read.
January 14, 2015
Short
Interesting reminded me of my grandmas stories always a moral at the end. Not a bad thing I guess unexpected
Interesting reminded me of my grandmas stories always a moral at the end. Not a bad thing I guess unexpected
April 3, 2015
Interesting story, but could have really used an editor and a proofreader.
August 19, 2015
Good read
This was a good read . I really enjoyed reading it and it was full of little twists that you will not see coming . Nice work and I will be reading more of his work.
This was a good read . I really enjoyed reading it and it was full of little twists that you will not see coming . Nice work and I will be reading more of his work.
September 26, 2015
Imaginative and fast-paced
Interesting and unique clash of cultures in a fast-paced look at the potential future of humanity and survival of the fittest.
Interesting and unique clash of cultures in a fast-paced look at the potential future of humanity and survival of the fittest.
February 29, 2016
Good
It was a good read. A beacon goes off. The marine like fighters respond and meet up with nasty aliens. There is War only this planet but others.
It was a good read. A beacon goes off. The marine like fighters respond and meet up with nasty aliens. There is War only this planet but others.
August 14, 2016
Not bad
Not a bad book just not what I thought it would be. But for the most part a good read
Not a bad book just not what I thought it would be. But for the most part a good read
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