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The Kurgan War #1
First Strike
When war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger.
The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are not ready for. Fighting the enemy and the elements on a cold, hostile world, Sheridan must rely upon Staff Sergeant Cole, a veteran Marine, to help lead his green soldiers into battle.
Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. From the ground to the stars, First Strike looks at the conflict through the eyes of those caught up in it.
Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be.
The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are not ready for. Fighting the enemy and the elements on a cold, hostile world, Sheridan must rely upon Staff Sergeant Cole, a veteran Marine, to help lead his green soldiers into battle.
Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. From the ground to the stars, First Strike looks at the conflict through the eyes of those caught up in it.
Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2015
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Richard Turner
34 books121 followersRichard Turner proudly served in the Armed Forces for more than thirty years. He considers himself fortunate to have had numerous overseas deployments that took him to many varied locations throughout the world, including: Germany, Cyprus, Croatia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia, Egypt, Israel and finally two tours of Afghanistan. Wanting to try something new, he now spends his time writing.
Some of Richard's favourite authors include: James Rollins, Andy McDermmott and the many novels of Clive Cussler.
http://richardturnerauthor.blogspot.ca
Some of Richard's favourite authors include: James Rollins, Andy McDermmott and the many novels of Clive Cussler.
http://richardturnerauthor.blogspot.ca
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November 26, 2015
This is a boring book with no added value whatsoever. Events happen mechanically through the viewpoint of mainly one generic character going through several events in a straightforward heroic manner. The writing is clean but not exceptional, the plot contains several stupidities but is otherwise simplistic and the characters themselves are cardboard clichés mostly. There is no complexity in any of these areas that make this book really worth reading.
May 23, 2016
The first mistake was handing the compass to the 2nd lieutenant...then things go downhill from there.
Take it as you will, much of this story was stuck in the 20th/21st century with interracial bias still existing in the far future, and weaponry that hasn't evolved much besides being stuck to advancing equipment. This seems like a fun military adventure and tale of heroism against tough odds, but beneath the surface this is an allegory for our current war on terror, especially as the characters realize Kurgan infiltrators are going to be more difficult to detect than they realize, we've reminded not to see the enemy everywhere we look, just as we shouldn't judge every person of Middle Eastern descent as a potential terrorist just because of a few individuals.
Take it as you will, much of this story was stuck in the 20th/21st century with interracial bias still existing in the far future, and weaponry that hasn't evolved much besides being stuck to advancing equipment. This seems like a fun military adventure and tale of heroism against tough odds, but beneath the surface this is an allegory for our current war on terror, especially as the characters realize Kurgan infiltrators are going to be more difficult to detect than they realize, we've reminded not to see the enemy everywhere we look, just as we shouldn't judge every person of Middle Eastern descent as a potential terrorist just because of a few individuals.
July 2, 2016
I chose this eBook, because it was offered for free on Amazon, and I love science fiction. This was the first time I have read anything by this author. While the novel held my attention from start to finish, it had some issues that make me unlikely to continue the series or look for other books by the same person.
First, the author had way too many point-of-view characters. The main characters in the book were Michael Sheridan and his girlfriend, Tarina--both recent graduates from Space Academy--and Sargent Cole, a veteran Marine assigned to Sheridan. However, the author got into the heads of several other characters, including Sheridan's dad, some "expendable crew-members" who were killed off at various stages of the story, etc. It was a little distracting and frequently confusing that he kept switching back-and-forth without much warning.
The story line of this novel is that a reptilian race, called the Kurgans, suddenly attacks a human supply fleet without provocation, instigating a war for the first time in several years. It becomes evident that they have prepared for this war ever since the end of previous hostilities that ended in a treaty and the creation of a "Disputed Zone" between the Kurgan Empire and Federation territory. The Kurgans have planted sleeper agents in strategic locations of the human defense system and employ converts to their cause as soldiers in the battle for an important frontier planet they invade and attempt to conquer. The invaders sound a lot like Muslims with their devotion to an unnamed god, their violence, fanaticism and disregard for the lives of their enemies and their own soldiers. This made me feel like it was a thinly veiled attempt to dehumanize followers of the Islamic religion and justify killing its adherents.
Although this is a military-themed novel, I appreciated that the author did not rely on graphic violence to tell his story. There was also no sex or profanity to speak of. Parts of the book seemed realistic; others contrived. It was sad to see some of the more likeable characters die. The author definitely conveys the sentiment that "War is hell," and full of heartbreak. He also does a good job of showing the value of good leadership and loyalty in a Marine attachment.
Even though this book was interesting, I don't think I will purchase the other books in the series (It looks like there are four more), for the reasons mentioned above. However, if you are a person (guys especially) who likes military and sci-fi books, then this may be right up your alley.
First, the author had way too many point-of-view characters. The main characters in the book were Michael Sheridan and his girlfriend, Tarina--both recent graduates from Space Academy--and Sargent Cole, a veteran Marine assigned to Sheridan. However, the author got into the heads of several other characters, including Sheridan's dad, some "expendable crew-members" who were killed off at various stages of the story, etc. It was a little distracting and frequently confusing that he kept switching back-and-forth without much warning.
The story line of this novel is that a reptilian race, called the Kurgans, suddenly attacks a human supply fleet without provocation, instigating a war for the first time in several years. It becomes evident that they have prepared for this war ever since the end of previous hostilities that ended in a treaty and the creation of a "Disputed Zone" between the Kurgan Empire and Federation territory. The Kurgans have planted sleeper agents in strategic locations of the human defense system and employ converts to their cause as soldiers in the battle for an important frontier planet they invade and attempt to conquer. The invaders sound a lot like Muslims with their devotion to an unnamed god, their violence, fanaticism and disregard for the lives of their enemies and their own soldiers. This made me feel like it was a thinly veiled attempt to dehumanize followers of the Islamic religion and justify killing its adherents.
Although this is a military-themed novel, I appreciated that the author did not rely on graphic violence to tell his story. There was also no sex or profanity to speak of. Parts of the book seemed realistic; others contrived. It was sad to see some of the more likeable characters die. The author definitely conveys the sentiment that "War is hell," and full of heartbreak. He also does a good job of showing the value of good leadership and loyalty in a Marine attachment.
Even though this book was interesting, I don't think I will purchase the other books in the series (It looks like there are four more), for the reasons mentioned above. However, if you are a person (guys especially) who likes military and sci-fi books, then this may be right up your alley.
October 30, 2018
The First Strike Kurgan War by Richard Turner, was not the best book in the world and I have definitely read better, but was an interesting science fiction book. I recommend this book if you are a total Star Wars or Star Trek fan because there is a similar plot and similar characters. The book is about a Lieutenant Officer named Sheridan. He graduates from the academy where he trains to be a military officer. This book is set far into the future because they have large spaceships, colonized several other planets, and came into contact with a new species called Kurgans who turn against the humans and have two large wars with them. There are many conflicts in the book such as that Sheridan's mother does not approve of him dating a girl named Tarina because she is black and he is white. Another conflict is that Sheridan gets put into the 19th division instead of the best division which is the 1st which he definitely should have made. Sheridan doesn't know who to trust after he realizes that some humans are working for the Kurgans. I didn't necessarily like the book but I found it to be pretty interesting. This book overall was an okay book.
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August 24, 2016
Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself as a green soldier on the front lines of a space battle with a technically superior race. His assignment takes him to a planet under siege. Here he leads the men under his command behind enemy lines and carries out strategic missions that test his mettle. Well-written action scenes, enough intrigue to make for a strong plot, and a likeable hero make this a pleasant read. Some viewpoint switches could have been handled better, but overall this is a fast-paced read if you enjoy space opera. Hopefully, the characters will develop further as the series progresses.
November 12, 2016
What a start
This is the first book of Richard Turner that l have read, and have enjoyed it from page one. He has given us the readers a fast pasted read allowing us to follow a new graduate from the marine officer academy. He finds himself on the front lines, fighting against a surprising enemy.
This is the first book of Richard Turner that l have read, and have enjoyed it from page one. He has given us the readers a fast pasted read allowing us to follow a new graduate from the marine officer academy. He finds himself on the front lines, fighting against a surprising enemy.
March 20, 2015
4.2 stars. This was a great read. Could not put it down. The mix of sci fi with the reality of interaction between the fighting men and women was done exceptionally well. Character development provided me with several people I found myself rooting for. Can't wait to see the next book come out.
December 29, 2019
This book was not what I was expecting. It's okay but not great SciFi.
November 27, 2020
I enjoyed this book immensely. It is your basic military sci-fi, with humans at war with an insidious alien race which recruits human captives into their ranks and uses them against humanity. Fighting against them are our main protagonists, a young couple who are separated because he is white, she is black, and his mother is a racist. They fight independently, each in their own role, and finally come together at the end, when victory is attained over the enemy.
The story is fairly basic. Aliens attack a planet and a battle ensues for the main city. Humans fight back against overwhelming odds. While there are no great plot twists, the story is still riveting because of Turner's skillful ability to describe a battle and a war scenario. He takes you through every twist and turn of what is really a day in the life of our heroes.
I would have given this book five stars except for a couple of small things.
1. There is very little character building in this story. That's fine - this is a story about a battle, not so much about the characters. Apart from their sundered love affair and a few other little details, we are told little about them, and I would have liked to get to know them further. Perhaps the author does this in the following stories as this is the first in a series.
2. The story is in need of a good line edit. There are small grammar and punctuation errors throughout. For example, I came across several instances of the word "were" which clearly should have been "we're", which of course gives a whole new meaning to the sentence. These small errors did not reduce the enjoyment I gained from reading this story in any way, but they are jarring when you find them, and are unnecessary.
Overall, an excellent novel, and I can highly recommend it to lovers of military sci-fi. The siege of Stalingrad with space ships!
The story is fairly basic. Aliens attack a planet and a battle ensues for the main city. Humans fight back against overwhelming odds. While there are no great plot twists, the story is still riveting because of Turner's skillful ability to describe a battle and a war scenario. He takes you through every twist and turn of what is really a day in the life of our heroes.
I would have given this book five stars except for a couple of small things.
1. There is very little character building in this story. That's fine - this is a story about a battle, not so much about the characters. Apart from their sundered love affair and a few other little details, we are told little about them, and I would have liked to get to know them further. Perhaps the author does this in the following stories as this is the first in a series.
2. The story is in need of a good line edit. There are small grammar and punctuation errors throughout. For example, I came across several instances of the word "were" which clearly should have been "we're", which of course gives a whole new meaning to the sentence. These small errors did not reduce the enjoyment I gained from reading this story in any way, but they are jarring when you find them, and are unnecessary.
Overall, an excellent novel, and I can highly recommend it to lovers of military sci-fi. The siege of Stalingrad with space ships!
April 1, 2023
Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan had just graduated from the Marine Ground Warfare Battle School and learned they were at war with the Kurgan Empire. A war that ended with a cease-fire over one-hundred years ago was now alive and active. The Kurgans are a lizard-like race that are fanatics about their religion, and they believe that everyone needs to worship their god or else they are unworthy and unclean. They operated like the Romans of old, where they conquered someone and brought them into the empire, demanding they follow their customs and beliefs. The Kurgans rekindled the fires of war with a surprise attack all along disputed space, the border between the two races. Second Lieutenant Sheridan was on a ship called the Churchill headed for the nineteenth division, not the first division he thought he deserved. This ship is where he met Cole, an NCO, a Seargent with a platoon of marines fresh out of boot camp. They were headed in the same direction, to the same planet, even with the order changes. But when they arrived, it was too late for the ship as it exited its jump. Kurgans ambushed them. The ship was destroyed, but some marines and crew escaped in the lifeboats. Now they had to hike through thick woods to get to the capital city, and then they saw the landing craft of the Kurgans streaking through the atmosphere. Now they were like those paratroopers in the second world war who parachuted behind enemy lines.
The world-building was fuzzy, but in the fog of war or smoke grenades, things can become unclear. Character history is filled in as needed. Character interaction is smooth, and personalities ran a nice gamut.
This read contains a lot of action and adventure, just as any science fiction military space opera can. I give this read five stars out of five stars.
The world-building was fuzzy, but in the fog of war or smoke grenades, things can become unclear. Character history is filled in as needed. Character interaction is smooth, and personalities ran a nice gamut.
This read contains a lot of action and adventure, just as any science fiction military space opera can. I give this read five stars out of five stars.
October 31, 2018
The Kurgans haven’t been at war with Earth for more than a century. When suddenly, they blew up one of Earth’s ships, therefore declaring war against Earth. Micheal Sheridan, a young marine who just came out of the Academy, has been placed on a ship that will help in this new space war. War is a place where anything can happen, and Second Lieutenant Micheal sure doesn’t except the worse. But when you're stranded on a planet, in enemy territory with barely anyone with you, what can you exactly hope for in the middle of a war? What can you do when there are so many people that betray you, and the numbers of people on your side only become smaller, and smaller, until there is you, and two other people? You are being counted on a self-sufficient human, and are only kept going by the thought of your loved ones. That is what The First Strike is all about. This novel is a fantastic science fiction book that shows advanced space technology, and space warfare. The main characters risk lives to save others and would sacrifice their own if it meant that they would win. Teamwork and respect for others is a big part of this book, and having the courage to set foot in a war is another. Science fiction readers will love this book for its suspense and dramatic events that take place. Where one second, your best friend is your best friend and the next, they betray you like they never were. But, Micheal Sheridan and his crew push through their hardships, because they know that they can do anything they put their mind to. This book is about brave people, who risk everything at the beginning, and even though there are major casualties, they push through and reach their goal. The First Strike is about a romantic relationship, a war, and the bravery it takes to win one.
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October 26, 2018
Wars are a place where you can learn discipline and trust for others. In The First Strike, Kurgan War Book One, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself stranded on a planet extremely far from his home on planet Earth. With his lifelong dream of being in the first division gone, he was put in a low division but finds himself making friends and a trustworthy crew. When the enemies, the Kurgans start a war at the disputed zone after a century of peace. Sheridan and his crew are now stranded at the planet which is being attacked. The Kurgans will keep on pushing until other soldiers have been assigned to help fight. Sheridan's crew barely holds the front line and will take a risk to defeat the Kurgans. Even though they have only won this war there are many more planets to be taken over. Throughout Sheridan’s adventure, he learns so much that he wasn’t told. For instance, in the academy, where he is trained for war, they told him always to salute but when he gets into the real war he is told that it is useless and doesn’t mean anything.
This science fiction novel is a great read because it takes place in the future with all of the new space technology. You get to learn the discipline and respect for your superiors through the military. You will also learn about the risks you need to take even if it means people will die. The main characters are extremely brave and will do anything to save the planet.
This science fiction novel is a great read because it takes place in the future with all of the new space technology. You get to learn the discipline and respect for your superiors through the military. You will also learn about the risks you need to take even if it means people will die. The main characters are extremely brave and will do anything to save the planet.
February 7, 2021
I have become annoyed with the state of big publisher science fiction. A lot of it is bland or weird mixes. So I have been making trips into the indie space to find authors on the level of Joel Shephard. This bring me to _First Strike_.
I wanted a big space opera. War with aliens, humans on the brink, high tech military, that sort of thing. I didn't get it, just a lot of unimaginative battle scenes with a hot shot officer that saves the day.
Here we have a Marine named Sheridan. He wanted a prime posting but gets sent to the rim. Poor him. Just happens to run into a experienced NCO to show him the ropes. Then they end up on a planet that is cut off and now Sheridan is the master at irregular warfare. His girlfriend is a hot shot pilot who so bad at following orders she gets a plum assignment with a crack, super secret recon unit. Of course.
The human enemy's idea of battle tactics: Mass wave ground assault by unarmored soldiers. They are hopped up on religion to the point they will toss themselves at the guns of the humans. Just because.
The point of all this? Not sure. There is a bit of a twist in the middle that helps explain the aliens a little. But it wasn't all that interesting.
I wanted a big space opera. War with aliens, humans on the brink, high tech military, that sort of thing. I didn't get it, just a lot of unimaginative battle scenes with a hot shot officer that saves the day.
Here we have a Marine named Sheridan. He wanted a prime posting but gets sent to the rim. Poor him. Just happens to run into a experienced NCO to show him the ropes. Then they end up on a planet that is cut off and now Sheridan is the master at irregular warfare. His girlfriend is a hot shot pilot who so bad at following orders she gets a plum assignment with a crack, super secret recon unit. Of course.
The human enemy's idea of battle tactics: Mass wave ground assault by unarmored soldiers. They are hopped up on religion to the point they will toss themselves at the guns of the humans. Just because.
The point of all this? Not sure. There is a bit of a twist in the middle that helps explain the aliens a little. But it wasn't all that interesting.
October 29, 2018
War, it is a very harsh environment you may lose some of your friend's but the only thing that it comes down to is surviving and winning. Well for Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan, he is stranded on a planet far away from home planet earth. All Lieutenant Michael Sheridan wants to do is get the first division but when that was no longer posable he was in the low division but he finds friends and a hard, trustworthy group of people. When the kurgans invade after a century of peace Sheridan and his friends are forced to be in the front lines of the war and the struggle of staying alive and defeating the kurgans. While The Kurgans will keep on pushing until other soldiers have been assigned to help fight.
The first strike kurgan war is a book about science fiction was a pretty good book. The meaning of this book is about teamwork, having respect with who you are with the army.this main character is a very brave man even though there was a lot of bumps in the road like not having his dream position he still worked hard to save his planet.
The first strike kurgan war is a book about science fiction was a pretty good book. The meaning of this book is about teamwork, having respect with who you are with the army.this main character is a very brave man even though there was a lot of bumps in the road like not having his dream position he still worked hard to save his planet.
March 7, 2018
Aliens that are smack of being proxies-for-Muslims attack humanity, launching a conflict that for some reason resembles World War I in many ways: trench warfare, human waves, all that stuff. Humanity ultimately fights back on one of the attacked planets, through the efforts of the protagonists.
This book is a good example of how merely stringing together your story events and presenting them in functional (though badly edited) prose is not enough to make an engaging read. A giant space bear attacks, and it's honestly no more exciting than a scene where two characters share a meal. Far too often, "big moments" in the story are basically depicted almost as blandly as this: "SUDDENLY X THREAT HAPPENED! So the character did Y, and everything was okay."
This book is a good example of how merely stringing together your story events and presenting them in functional (though badly edited) prose is not enough to make an engaging read. A giant space bear attacks, and it's honestly no more exciting than a scene where two characters share a meal. Far too often, "big moments" in the story are basically depicted almost as blandly as this: "SUDDENLY X THREAT HAPPENED! So the character did Y, and everything was okay."
September 17, 2019
Interesting storyline
I liked this take on alien invasion. The identities of the aliens, and the devious way in which they attacked, made it all the more interesting. There was a lot going on and I didn't feel like the downtimes were wasted moments. Sheridan, Tarina and others were good characters I enjoyed and would love to see again. Despite this being part of a trilogy, there was a complete story told.
Why the power rating? a lot of it was due to word choices and phrasing. The excessive use of the word "however" is the worst offender. It could have been avoided entirely in most cases. To make Turner a more appealing writer, a strong editor ought be used to address such problems.
I liked this take on alien invasion. The identities of the aliens, and the devious way in which they attacked, made it all the more interesting. There was a lot going on and I didn't feel like the downtimes were wasted moments. Sheridan, Tarina and others were good characters I enjoyed and would love to see again. Despite this being part of a trilogy, there was a complete story told.
Why the power rating? a lot of it was due to word choices and phrasing. The excessive use of the word "however" is the worst offender. It could have been avoided entirely in most cases. To make Turner a more appealing writer, a strong editor ought be used to address such problems.
April 14, 2020
I can't support the idea of making the war businesses religious for it is to polarise and orient the reader against the story.
As a sci-fi reader, since all the drones and devices appear to be remotely controlled by humans (or Kurgs), I could feel the absence of AI-driven machines in the battlefields.
'The escape pod struck the ground on Derra-5 and Sheridan says "In these woods, they could be ten metres away and we'd never know it."' and I'm struggling to fathom how 0.5-metre snow can cover everything so rapidly in such thick woods. And of course, to the eyes of a careful reader, that's the details that build the story.
But to be just, I was quite engaged in the story and its dramatic events from the very first few chapters. Made me keep reading.
As a sci-fi reader, since all the drones and devices appear to be remotely controlled by humans (or Kurgs), I could feel the absence of AI-driven machines in the battlefields.
'The escape pod struck the ground on Derra-5 and Sheridan says "In these woods, they could be ten metres away and we'd never know it."' and I'm struggling to fathom how 0.5-metre snow can cover everything so rapidly in such thick woods. And of course, to the eyes of a careful reader, that's the details that build the story.
But to be just, I was quite engaged in the story and its dramatic events from the very first few chapters. Made me keep reading.
August 9, 2021
I really enjoyed this story's pace the author, Richard Turner, took in developing both the plot and the character's roles. I have read several similar genres in the past, and the authors have spent too much time adding words just to make the story longer. It put me to sleep.
Turner's story is much more than a military space opera, setting good against evil. Having served in the military during a war myself, the story includes the horrors, deception, loyalty, and bonding relationships that are all is present when fighting a war.
If you're looking for a good military space syfi with lots of action and interpersonal relationships, I highly recommend First Strike.
Turner's story is much more than a military space opera, setting good against evil. Having served in the military during a war myself, the story includes the horrors, deception, loyalty, and bonding relationships that are all is present when fighting a war.
If you're looking for a good military space syfi with lots of action and interpersonal relationships, I highly recommend First Strike.
June 8, 2018
Got this book for free through BookBub, for Nook. The writing was plain and expository, and dialogue was clunky. The action scenes held my attention, and there were enough of them that this was a quick read. I wouldn't encourage anyone to go out of their way to read this, but if you're a big fan of military sci fi and have a couple bucks to spare, it might be worth looking past the flaws. If there are sequels I might read them if I was bored.
April 20, 2021
This seems to be a standard Military SciFi story in which humans find themselves unprepared for the restart of a galactic war with aliens. The characters are true-t0-life stereotypes of people we see around us today. Maybe too much so, since racism is still a factor in the lives of two of the main characters. The protagonists undergo a baptism of fire in realistically described combat situations complete with the confusion associated with the "fog of war". Overall, this is a good story that will keep you flipping through the book to the end!
December 24, 2017
A bit of a mixed bag, this is a military saga that's sci-fi only by dint of being set in the future, in space and with aliens, but somehow feels like it's stuck in the past. Some interesting characters and plot lines but also a bit muddied by switching view-points between a lot of characters. OK but not one I'd seek out.
December 1, 2018
Space war
I'm not usually much for military books but when it is sci-fi I keep a more open mind. This one was a good read with few writing errors. The storyline was good and flowed well. As usual there was an underlying love story but it did not take away from the main story. The characters were well developed and it would be interesting to see where they go from here.
I'm not usually much for military books but when it is sci-fi I keep a more open mind. This one was a good read with few writing errors. The storyline was good and flowed well. As usual there was an underlying love story but it did not take away from the main story. The characters were well developed and it would be interesting to see where they go from here.
April 22, 2020
A battle against the enemy, or ourselves....
The story of Sheridan and his fellow officers starts our a little rough, without back ground context, but once it gets going full steam, the tale tells itself. The characters are likable, if a little one dimensional, and the writers style makes you root for the hero to overcome the odds and change the tide.
The story of Sheridan and his fellow officers starts our a little rough, without back ground context, but once it gets going full steam, the tale tells itself. The characters are likable, if a little one dimensional, and the writers style makes you root for the hero to overcome the odds and change the tide.
January 7, 2021
Although a war in outer space, it's primarily a ground based fight. The weapons aren't much different from current ones. The characters develop well over the course of the story. It has an interesting moral issue - What do you do with a prisoner when you have little food and can't waste/endanger soldiers trying to guard the prisoner?
Reviewed on Kobo on May 14, 2018
Reviewed on Kobo on May 14, 2018
August 22, 2021
Unimaginative
Another simple American centric book purporting to be science fiction. It's by its nature to be futuristic not stuck in the second world war of macho marines talking complete bollocks ...just throw in pseudo scientific terms and that'll be ok. Get some real imagination for goodness sake .
Another simple American centric book purporting to be science fiction. It's by its nature to be futuristic not stuck in the second world war of macho marines talking complete bollocks ...just throw in pseudo scientific terms and that'll be ok. Get some real imagination for goodness sake .
March 4, 2023
Was not what I expected
I thought I was getting a space fighting book. What I got was a well crafted story about mostly infantry. About out smarting and out lasting the opponent. About honor and dedication to a cause and your fellows. This was slower to unfold than I would have hoped but Richard Turner knew what he was doing. I strongly recommend this book
I thought I was getting a space fighting book. What I got was a well crafted story about mostly infantry. About out smarting and out lasting the opponent. About honor and dedication to a cause and your fellows. This was slower to unfold than I would have hoped but Richard Turner knew what he was doing. I strongly recommend this book
June 10, 2017
First time reading Richard Turner. Will not be the last.
I chose the 5 Star rating because I completely enjoyed the book. I strongly recommend this author to anyone who likes this type of science fiction.
I chose the 5 Star rating because I completely enjoyed the book. I strongly recommend this author to anyone who likes this type of science fiction.
July 1, 2017
This sci-fi/war novel was entertaining and well written. The characters were engaging and the flow of the story keeps you turning the pages. Anyone who enjoys sci-fi and military fiction will find this series well worth the read.
July 11, 2017
Just misses the mark, for OK.
I received this book for free, and have read it three times hoping to really like it. There are elements of quality, but they are drowned in such a bland and predictable plotline that it was just nothing to get excited about.
I received this book for free, and have read it three times hoping to really like it. There are elements of quality, but they are drowned in such a bland and predictable plotline that it was just nothing to get excited about.
July 19, 2018
Great book
Well worth reading. Kinda reminds me of The way General Cain started out in Jay Allen’s book minus the powered armor. I’ll have to see if it plays out the same. General Sheridan. Sounds pretty good to me.
Well worth reading. Kinda reminds me of The way General Cain started out in Jay Allen’s book minus the powered armor. I’ll have to see if it plays out the same. General Sheridan. Sounds pretty good to me.
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