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The Union Series #5
Recce II
Morale is low in Recce Platoon, lower than it's ever been. The Platoon Commander and his men are missing in action, Yulia is a prisoner of the Presidential Guard, and a bloodthirsty horde of Militia threatens to overwhelm the scattered remnants of the FEA at any moment. Andy Moralee and his men have failed their mission- spectacularly- but just when it seems that nothing could get any worse, the conflict in the Bosque reaches a new low. As Union and Alliance warships threaten to unleash their bombs at any moment, and unseen enemies lurk within the shadows, a new weapon is brought to bear- the civilian population itself.
Taunted by the faintest glimmer of hope and tormented by the nightmares that plague his sleep, Andy Moralee must do what he can to hold his battered section together, and have his revenge. War is looming…
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Taunted by the faintest glimmer of hope and tormented by the nightmares that plague his sleep, Andy Moralee must do what he can to hold his battered section together, and have his revenge. War is looming…
Published by The Electronic Book Company.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2016
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January 18, 2018
An incredible set of books, these five were gripping, horrific, and explain so much that us civilians can never grasp. The last in the five, I was expecting the tone and pace to slacken somewhat, but like the first four it was difficult to find a place to put it down. Andy is once again suffering from his actions but managing to continue to operate at some level. He is a character that rivals Jack Reacher and Eve Dallas in interest and involvement with the reader, and I wish Mr. Richards would continue writing books with Andy as the central character, building up a whole world of characters that we can identify with and a universe to revisit as often as possible. Andy is still young after all.
July 27, 2018
This review was first published on Kurt's frontier.
Synopsis:
Andy Moralee’s RECCE platoon’s morale is shattered. The Platoon Commander and his section are missing. Yulia is a prisoner of the treacherous Presidential Guard, and the Militia has overwhelmed their local allies. The mission has failed. The conflict they tried to contain has escalated. Union and Alliance warships have entered the fight. Unseen enemies are using the civilian population as a weapon or a shield. As Lance Corporal Moralee tries to hold his battered section together, nightmares torment him. His goal now increasingly focuses on revenge.
Review:
It is hard to represent the horrors of war as well as Phillip Richard has done while still writing a gripping novel. Lance Corporal Andy Moralee’s RECCE platoon is fighting against an evil foe while trying to hold what’s left of their moral and their humanity together. The Militia have captured their boss and Yulia (a former Presidential Guard who has no more stomach for the Guard). Their mission has failed so spectacularly that their military and that of another colonial power are stepping in. However, the RECCE platoon’s troubles are far from over. As they search for their missing comrades across the planet Eden, the book draws the reader into small unit battles and the dreadful necessities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers’ bodies and minds.
Synopsis:
Andy Moralee’s RECCE platoon’s morale is shattered. The Platoon Commander and his section are missing. Yulia is a prisoner of the treacherous Presidential Guard, and the Militia has overwhelmed their local allies. The mission has failed. The conflict they tried to contain has escalated. Union and Alliance warships have entered the fight. Unseen enemies are using the civilian population as a weapon or a shield. As Lance Corporal Moralee tries to hold his battered section together, nightmares torment him. His goal now increasingly focuses on revenge.
Review:
It is hard to represent the horrors of war as well as Phillip Richard has done while still writing a gripping novel. Lance Corporal Andy Moralee’s RECCE platoon is fighting against an evil foe while trying to hold what’s left of their moral and their humanity together. The Militia have captured their boss and Yulia (a former Presidential Guard who has no more stomach for the Guard). Their mission has failed so spectacularly that their military and that of another colonial power are stepping in. However, the RECCE platoon’s troubles are far from over. As they search for their missing comrades across the planet Eden, the book draws the reader into small unit battles and the dreadful necessities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers’ bodies and minds.
June 23, 2017
Outstanding!
This an outstanding story! Simply a must read.... Realistic action and dialog as well. Editing is right on the mark as well. Overall, a must read!
This an outstanding story! Simply a must read.... Realistic action and dialog as well. Editing is right on the mark as well. Overall, a must read!
September 22, 2016
Fitting conclusion to Recce.
Enjoyed the book and it really wrapped up the story well and had some nice plot twist. It is full of the combat and action that really drive Mr Richard's works. I really enjoy the feeling of authenticity that comes across in the series. Mr Richard's own experiences truly give the series a feel that is unique.
Enjoyed the book and it really wrapped up the story well and had some nice plot twist. It is full of the combat and action that really drive Mr Richard's works. I really enjoy the feeling of authenticity that comes across in the series. Mr Richard's own experiences truly give the series a feel that is unique.
December 17, 2016
The series keeps getting better. Andy Moralee is right in the thick of things and trying to make some sense out of a messy situation. Events on Eden take a dramatic turn, which throws a new light on the platoon's operation. At least Yulia is at hand for a little support... but who is she really working for? I didn't get much done today because Mr Richards had me reading into the early hours. Grrr.
December 21, 2016
This author is one of the best futures, small unit Sci-Fi war authors Ive read. If you accept the setting, everything is well written, flows together, and forms a fantastic character driven Point of View story.
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