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Galactic Empire Wars #3
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For six years, the solar system has been safe from attack as the Kleese and the Strell fight a brutal war for galactic domination. Now the war is over and the victorious Kleese once more turn their attention toward the Human race.
President Randle and General Mitchell know the only hope humanity has of surviving is to bring the nonaligned worlds into an Alliance to oppose Kleese aggression. However, the nonaligned worlds want proof that the Humans can successfully defeat the Kleese.
As the Kleese war machine begins attacking the nonaligned worlds, Colonel Wade Nelson races to bring the Alliance into being. As world after world falls and the Kleese warfleets come nearer a decisive battle is set up, which will either bring the Alliance into reality or will mean the end of the Human race.
For six years, the solar system has been safe from attack as the Kleese and the Strell fight a brutal war for galactic domination. Now the war is over and the victorious Kleese once more turn their attention toward the Human race.
President Randle and General Mitchell know the only hope humanity has of surviving is to bring the nonaligned worlds into an Alliance to oppose Kleese aggression. However, the nonaligned worlds want proof that the Humans can successfully defeat the Kleese.
As the Kleese war machine begins attacking the nonaligned worlds, Colonel Wade Nelson races to bring the Alliance into being. As world after world falls and the Kleese warfleets come nearer a decisive battle is set up, which will either bring the Alliance into reality or will mean the end of the Human race.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 5, 2015
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Raymond L. Weil
91 books339 followersUSA Today Best Selling Author
I live in Clinton Oklahoma with my wife of 40 years and our cat. I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma, majoring in Math with minors in Creative Writing and History.
My hobbies include watching soccer, reading, camping, and of course writing. I coached youth soccer for twelve years before moving on and becoming a high school soccer coach for thirteen more. I also enjoy playing with my five grandchildren. I have a very vivid imagination, which sometimes worries my friends. They never know what I am going to say or what I am going to do.
I am an avid reader and have a science fiction / fantasy collection of over two thousand paperbacks. The space program has always fascinated me and I've followed it since its inception. When I was a teenager, I wanted to be an astronaut. Now, I just write about it.
I live in Clinton Oklahoma with my wife of 40 years and our cat. I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma, majoring in Math with minors in Creative Writing and History.
My hobbies include watching soccer, reading, camping, and of course writing. I coached youth soccer for twelve years before moving on and becoming a high school soccer coach for thirteen more. I also enjoy playing with my five grandchildren. I have a very vivid imagination, which sometimes worries my friends. They never know what I am going to say or what I am going to do.
I am an avid reader and have a science fiction / fantasy collection of over two thousand paperbacks. The space program has always fascinated me and I've followed it since its inception. When I was a teenager, I wanted to be an astronaut. Now, I just write about it.
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January 7, 2017
4.5 stars, very enjoyable.
January 26, 2015
Raymond L. Weil is definitely on my top ten list of authors. This book is another book from him that I enjoyed a lot. It continues the Galactic Empire Wars story about six years from when the last book ended. Again we are treated to some fairly plausible science fiction, some great action both on the ground and in space and a bunch of enjoyable characters.
There are not so much political nonsense in this book which is perhaps not so surprising given how they dealt with the useless career politicians in the last book (I still wish we could do that for real, especially with the useless EU oxygen wasters). Not that there was much in the previous book either which for me is a positive thing.
However, another snake have entered the garden in the form of the usual you are not real people, your are inferior to us nonsense towards the clones that have and are being created to man the fleet and army the humans need to survive. I cannot say that I liked those parts very much. Not only do I find the entire discussion old, boring and stupid in general but it is downright frustrating to read about people who are so totally brain damaged that they, for no good reason whatsoever, just pisses on the warriors that stands between them and the annihilation of the human race.
Apart from those annoying parts this is a great book. With the Strell out of the picture things are again looking grim for the human survivors. However, as in the other books in the series, the Kleese are about to find out that they might actually not be the biggest bad asses around any more. This is another thing that I like with these books. The humans might be taking a beating from time to time but they do have a habit of kicking alien butt more often than not. So much that the Kleese warrior cast starts to get a bit of grumbling respect for the humans.
Again I am looking forward to the next book in the series. If all the various technologies from the advanced races that the Kleese tries to roll over ends up in an alliance between the (remaining) nonaligned worlds and the humans then it is clobber time indeed!
There are not so much political nonsense in this book which is perhaps not so surprising given how they dealt with the useless career politicians in the last book (I still wish we could do that for real, especially with the useless EU oxygen wasters). Not that there was much in the previous book either which for me is a positive thing.
However, another snake have entered the garden in the form of the usual you are not real people, your are inferior to us nonsense towards the clones that have and are being created to man the fleet and army the humans need to survive. I cannot say that I liked those parts very much. Not only do I find the entire discussion old, boring and stupid in general but it is downright frustrating to read about people who are so totally brain damaged that they, for no good reason whatsoever, just pisses on the warriors that stands between them and the annihilation of the human race.
Apart from those annoying parts this is a great book. With the Strell out of the picture things are again looking grim for the human survivors. However, as in the other books in the series, the Kleese are about to find out that they might actually not be the biggest bad asses around any more. This is another thing that I like with these books. The humans might be taking a beating from time to time but they do have a habit of kicking alien butt more often than not. So much that the Kleese warrior cast starts to get a bit of grumbling respect for the humans.
Again I am looking forward to the next book in the series. If all the various technologies from the advanced races that the Kleese tries to roll over ends up in an alliance between the (remaining) nonaligned worlds and the humans then it is clobber time indeed!
May 26, 2017
I liked this book, but it had a subplot that I couldn't stand. There was this subplot about like 70% of the population hating human clones. That high of a percentage is ridiculous, and the people in the book dealt with the situation stupidly. This wasn't even the normal idea of clones where they are a genetic copy of a single person. Instead they were created from the combination and randomization of multiple peoples' genetic makeup, which seems more like a slightly more complex IVF treatment that doesn't require a human womb for the baby's growth. The book stupidly had people just calling the people clones and didn't try to tout the technology as something like a new way for people to have babies if they are having trouble conceiving or want a lot more kids at once. Then people get away with discrimination and hate crimes. The people in charge didn't even consider different ways to go about things like harsh punishments for businesses discriminating, incentives for hiring clones, sending clones more to alien habitats where they are actually treated as equals, establishing clone colonies, or telling the public that they can establish their own no clone colony in another system where they don't have to deal with clones and all the help they provide.
The story was good, but the whole clone subplot just pissed me off. I really hate discrimination, especially when nothing bad happens to the people doing the discriminating. Those people are villains who get through the book unscathed, and that sort of villain ruins stories.
The story was good, but the whole clone subplot just pissed me off. I really hate discrimination, especially when nothing bad happens to the people doing the discriminating. Those people are villains who get through the book unscathed, and that sort of villain ruins stories.
September 20, 2017
To begin, please realize this is the third book in the series - you need to start with book 1, B00JL5HU6W, or this one will not make too much sense to you.
Sometimes with series, the author loses focus and as a reader you wish you hadn't bothered to continue the saga. The author, however, kicks it up several notches with this installment of the series. Without having a spoiler, for once, rather than being reactionary against the bad guys the humans go on offense and punch the Kleese hard in the nose. The battle scenes are more involved and detailed and I spent most of a Saturday afternoon and night up late in order to finish it.
Similar to the other two books in the series, there are a few typos here and there in the Kindle version that are annoying and make you stop reading, and I would recommend a proofer of the Kindle version as well as the next installment.
I originally picked this up for $3.99: if you liked the first two books in the series, I would recommend this one as you will get a heck of a lot more in entertainment value than your $3.99 purchase price.
Sometimes with series, the author loses focus and as a reader you wish you hadn't bothered to continue the saga. The author, however, kicks it up several notches with this installment of the series. Without having a spoiler, for once, rather than being reactionary against the bad guys the humans go on offense and punch the Kleese hard in the nose. The battle scenes are more involved and detailed and I spent most of a Saturday afternoon and night up late in order to finish it.
Similar to the other two books in the series, there are a few typos here and there in the Kindle version that are annoying and make you stop reading, and I would recommend a proofer of the Kindle version as well as the next installment.
I originally picked this up for $3.99: if you liked the first two books in the series, I would recommend this one as you will get a heck of a lot more in entertainment value than your $3.99 purchase price.
November 16, 2017
The premise for this book is great, and I want to see how it ends. My only problem is the writing itself, it honestly didn't feel like a professional author, but more like someone's fan fiction universe, built around a game of Spaceward Ho! or a similar space exploration game. Enjoyable but could be so much better!
June 18, 2017
Quality declining
Allowing bigotry to spread in such a controlled environment, not likely. Military academy turning out both officers and noncoms, again, not likely. Too many discrepancies for me.
Allowing bigotry to spread in such a controlled environment, not likely. Military academy turning out both officers and noncoms, again, not likely. Too many discrepancies for me.
February 7, 2015
Well, these books didn’t take a whole lot of original thinking to create. Mr. Weil has also written a series entitled “Slaver Wars” which almost exactly parallels the actions in this book. While that one starts out with the Earth Humans finding a crashed starship on the Moon, this one has the Aliens finding Earth and almost wiping out Humanity. The stories are so similar that at this point, the third book, it’s kind of hard to tell them apart.
In Rebellion, the Humans from Earth, those left after Earth was destroyed are now going out to the edge of the universe and trying to form an Alliance with other civilizations that haven’t been directly attacked by the Kleese, yet! Through some sneaky secret missions, the Earth Humans made some attacks on another Alien civilization that looked like they were the Kleese breaking a previously held peace agreement. This started a war between the Kleese and the Strell. But, that war is winding down and the Strell are losing. They will soon fall under the Kleese Empire.
Now the Kleese are free to turn their attention towards the civilization that until now, have been left alone. Now that the Kleese Zaltule, the warrior class for the Kleese, are awoke and fighting, they want to expand the Kleese Empire to the far reaches of the universe. There are no other civilizations which are equal to the Kleese, so believe the Zaltule. Yet, unknown to the Zaltule, are the previous exploits of the Earth Humans who, in the past, stole a Kleese trading station, taking it back to Earth. They got away with this action by destroying a Kleese fleet that was manned by non-Zaltule warriors and less capable in the art of warfare.
So, the Humans see the need to create an Alliance of Earth and several non-allied civilizations in order to have sufficient strength to defeat the clues if and when they attack again. This story involves the mission to establish the Alliance and the rush to get this done before the Kleese fleet shows up again in the Solar System.
Can this Alliance fleet actually defeat a Kleese Fleet ran by the Zaltule? That Zaltule fleet might be a large as 1,000 starships! This seems to be an impossible task. Earth cannot stand another strike by the Kleese or they and all Humanity will be wiped out.
This is a great book, although as I mentioned, it does parallel another series by this same author. This volume needs a little more editing since there were a number of missing or wrong words. Not really expected from this author.
In Rebellion, the Humans from Earth, those left after Earth was destroyed are now going out to the edge of the universe and trying to form an Alliance with other civilizations that haven’t been directly attacked by the Kleese, yet! Through some sneaky secret missions, the Earth Humans made some attacks on another Alien civilization that looked like they were the Kleese breaking a previously held peace agreement. This started a war between the Kleese and the Strell. But, that war is winding down and the Strell are losing. They will soon fall under the Kleese Empire.
Now the Kleese are free to turn their attention towards the civilization that until now, have been left alone. Now that the Kleese Zaltule, the warrior class for the Kleese, are awoke and fighting, they want to expand the Kleese Empire to the far reaches of the universe. There are no other civilizations which are equal to the Kleese, so believe the Zaltule. Yet, unknown to the Zaltule, are the previous exploits of the Earth Humans who, in the past, stole a Kleese trading station, taking it back to Earth. They got away with this action by destroying a Kleese fleet that was manned by non-Zaltule warriors and less capable in the art of warfare.
So, the Humans see the need to create an Alliance of Earth and several non-allied civilizations in order to have sufficient strength to defeat the clues if and when they attack again. This story involves the mission to establish the Alliance and the rush to get this done before the Kleese fleet shows up again in the Solar System.
Can this Alliance fleet actually defeat a Kleese Fleet ran by the Zaltule? That Zaltule fleet might be a large as 1,000 starships! This seems to be an impossible task. Earth cannot stand another strike by the Kleese or they and all Humanity will be wiped out.
This is a great book, although as I mentioned, it does parallel another series by this same author. This volume needs a little more editing since there were a number of missing or wrong words. Not really expected from this author.
June 30, 2015
I had stepped away from this series waiting for the next book to come out. While I was reading other things, Weil added not one, but two books to the series! (Maybe I was just off doing other things for too long. >grin<)
This takes place a few years after the last story, much has happened to the human race and to each of the main characters. There wasn't a great deal of focus on the individual characters and I both missed that focus and appreciated more the few snippets that I got. There is a great deal of focus on battles, training, and action in general and also a lot of focus on the enemy perspective.
It didn't feel like the best balance of all the perspectives was reached, but there was so much action that it was still hard to put down. I enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the next...
This takes place a few years after the last story, much has happened to the human race and to each of the main characters. There wasn't a great deal of focus on the individual characters and I both missed that focus and appreciated more the few snippets that I got. There is a great deal of focus on battles, training, and action in general and also a lot of focus on the enemy perspective.
It didn't feel like the best balance of all the perspectives was reached, but there was so much action that it was still hard to put down. I enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the next...
September 10, 2016
After years of building up their solar system the humans are back. I really enjoyed this third book its a easy fast read that has a good paced story while giving good details. In this book we see the start of an alliance of the worlds not under Kleese control, its either join in defense against the Kleese or die alone at this point. I like that in this series we see the characters aging and changing into different people though out their life and how some people deal with the idea of clones. Worth a read if you enjoyed the first ones or if you like sci fi and space battles.
September 15, 2015
If I could give this book a 4.5 I would but I can't. The action has stepped up a bit as the Zaltule, the warrior-elite of the Kleese, are now determined to wipe out humanity. But being human, we aren't going to just roll over and die. Alliances formed with the formerly non-aligned planets may give humanity and allies a chance against the empire building Zaltule. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
May 20, 2015
I'm glad I got to the end of this book, the author has taken his focus off on how food tastes from the second book but I still find it very predicable and was skipping pages just to make it to the end. It is a good Sci-fi but believe it could of been written better, taken out the obvious of the saying what the characters are thinking and plot twists I think were missing.
July 1, 2015
Interesting series
I really enjoy this series for a number of reasons but mainly because of the fact that the author doesn't get the reader bogged down in technology matters. Simple and straight forward the series has really evolved and the characters become more realistic with each book.
I really enjoy this series for a number of reasons but mainly because of the fact that the author doesn't get the reader bogged down in technology matters. Simple and straight forward the series has really evolved and the characters become more realistic with each book.
July 2, 2016
Excellent series !!!
Having read the first book in this series from the star's and empire collection I felt a definite NEED to carry on reading . The storyline is brilliant and well thought out . If you are looking for a new series of excellent sci fy books to read look no further
Having read the first book in this series from the star's and empire collection I felt a definite NEED to carry on reading . The storyline is brilliant and well thought out . If you are looking for a new series of excellent sci fy books to read look no further
August 22, 2016
Here's what I don't get
Your world has been destroyed by a spider that's 8 feet tall with a humanoid body and a triangular head. You are aligned with aliens of varying shapes color and sizes. Yet you have an issue with human clones? This storyline does not fit the situation. Other than that it's a great read like all of Mr. Weil's books.
Your world has been destroyed by a spider that's 8 feet tall with a humanoid body and a triangular head. You are aligned with aliens of varying shapes color and sizes. Yet you have an issue with human clones? This storyline does not fit the situation. Other than that it's a great read like all of Mr. Weil's books.
January 23, 2015
Exciting Read
Wow, a very exciting book, and a great addition to the series. Waiting anxiously for next book. This series could continue on into a new storyline, and I would be happy.
Wow, a very exciting book, and a great addition to the series. Waiting anxiously for next book. This series could continue on into a new storyline, and I would be happy.
May 31, 2015
Excellent!
Loved the entire series, it was like they were my friends too, pain at losing Mars...
I can't wait until ALLIANCE! I'm starting Moon Wreck Series in the interim.
Thanks for sharing your talent, Mr. Weil!
Loved the entire series, it was like they were my friends too, pain at losing Mars...
I can't wait until ALLIANCE! I'm starting Moon Wreck Series in the interim.
Thanks for sharing your talent, Mr. Weil!
January 29, 2015
Excellent read
It was hard to put down after starting it an it leaves you wanting the story to continue. Definitely recommend reading it.
It was hard to put down after starting it an it leaves you wanting the story to continue. Definitely recommend reading it.
February 6, 2015
Great read!
Enjoyed all the books in the Galactic Wars series and look forward to more. Love the mix of ground and space combat.
Enjoyed all the books in the Galactic Wars series and look forward to more. Love the mix of ground and space combat.
March 6, 2015
best so far
The story has really begun to come together, very entertaining, I suggest that if your new to the series you start with book one.
The story has really begun to come together, very entertaining, I suggest that if your new to the series you start with book one.
April 6, 2015
Great action in this novel
This is one of the best works I have read from Mr. Well. I have really enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward the next volume.
This is one of the best works I have read from Mr. Well. I have really enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward the next volume.
May 24, 2015
Absolutely brilliant book i'm not a really big reader but these books are so enjoyable I just couldn't put them down
July 8, 2015
Liked it
I like this series, good characters in an epic space war. Looking forward to star cross as well. Glad he writes a lot!
I like this series, good characters in an epic space war. Looking forward to star cross as well. Glad he writes a lot!
September 7, 2015
Read it now. It's worth the time.
A great story. Sorry I waited so long to read it.. now to read the next book. I know it will as exciting as the last look.
A great story. Sorry I waited so long to read it.. now to read the next book. I know it will as exciting as the last look.
October 18, 2015
Nicely Done!
This book was particularly well done. The characters were better developed and the introduction of clone storyline well thought out. I like this author immensely...
This book was particularly well done. The characters were better developed and the introduction of clone storyline well thought out. I like this author immensely...
February 7, 2016
Enjoy this series a lot. The earth destroyed by an alien race but the humans find a way to fight back. To even the score and live on. Great series.
March 27, 2017
Will humankind survive?
Another page Turner from Weil. The plot moves at a brisk pace and the characters jump off the page. You will be glad you found this jewel.
Another page Turner from Weil. The plot moves at a brisk pace and the characters jump off the page. You will be glad you found this jewel.
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