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The Return: Conglomerate Series
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Only two outgunned and outnumbered pilots were there to hold the line against the enemy while the colony of New Alamo escaped.
When the battle was over, the enemy fleet was shattered and Luke Kishi had lost the love of his life. She had made him promise to live, and he would keep that promise. However, on the other end of the wormhole the Conglomerate had other plans. It was a harsh and unforgiving society and Luke became a mercenary, fighting for the ruling Topa.
Wishing for death, but honor bound to live; Luke receives a mission that sends him to a distant corner of the Conglomerate. The Topa have plans within plans, and Luke has to find something worth living for besides honor or the human race will executed.
Only two outgunned and outnumbered pilots were there to hold the line against the enemy while the colony of New Alamo escaped.
When the battle was over, the enemy fleet was shattered and Luke Kishi had lost the love of his life. She had made him promise to live, and he would keep that promise. However, on the other end of the wormhole the Conglomerate had other plans. It was a harsh and unforgiving society and Luke became a mercenary, fighting for the ruling Topa.
Wishing for death, but honor bound to live; Luke receives a mission that sends him to a distant corner of the Conglomerate. The Topa have plans within plans, and Luke has to find something worth living for besides honor or the human race will executed.
378 pages, ebook
First published July 13, 2014
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William S. Frisbee Jr.
34 books57 followersReader, writer, martial artist, US Marine, Veteran, Squad Leader, Team Leader, Saw Gunner, Rifleman, Computer Consultant, Security Officer, Dungeon Master, world traveler, Computer Gamer, dreamer, realist, American and best of all Dad!
Growing up in Europe during the height of the cold war and then serving in a Marine SOC (Special Operations Capable) Battalion during the collapse of Communism provided a lot of life experience and a unique perspective on life and the world. The first novel he read was Jules Vern's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' when he was ten and has been reading ever since.
Before the Marines he was a pocket protector wearing nerd, after the Marines he held jobs as a Security officer/Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant and other odd specialized jobs like body guard or surveillance, and ended up brushing off the pocket protector to become a Computer Consultant.
These days he dreams of quitting his day job as a computer consultant to work full time as a writer and dad.
Learn more at http://www.WilliamSFrisbee.com Thank you!
Growing up in Europe during the height of the cold war and then serving in a Marine SOC (Special Operations Capable) Battalion during the collapse of Communism provided a lot of life experience and a unique perspective on life and the world. The first novel he read was Jules Vern's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' when he was ten and has been reading ever since.
Before the Marines he was a pocket protector wearing nerd, after the Marines he held jobs as a Security officer/Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant and other odd specialized jobs like body guard or surveillance, and ended up brushing off the pocket protector to become a Computer Consultant.
These days he dreams of quitting his day job as a computer consultant to work full time as a writer and dad.
Learn more at http://www.WilliamSFrisbee.com Thank you!
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June 24, 2019
William S. Frisbee Jr. - The return - The Conglomerate Trilogy (Volume 1) A REVIEW
5 Stars
I enjoyed this novel for its action, attention to detail and authentic feel.
From realistic space conflicts to door to door ground actions, the battle scenes have an authenticity that is hard to find in Sci-Fi. Add to that well fleshed-out characters and even sentient androids with distinct personalities. The descriptions of aliens and world-building are excellent. His explanation of the detailed description and usage of various weapons and weapon systems show a strong preparation in his writing formula. This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last.
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5 Stars
I enjoyed this novel for its action, attention to detail and authentic feel.
From realistic space conflicts to door to door ground actions, the battle scenes have an authenticity that is hard to find in Sci-Fi. Add to that well fleshed-out characters and even sentient androids with distinct personalities. The descriptions of aliens and world-building are excellent. His explanation of the detailed description and usage of various weapons and weapon systems show a strong preparation in his writing formula. This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last.
Get it now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Return-Conglom...
May 8, 2023
Awesome Story
Lots of action. Complicated characters. Plot twists abound. I read this thing in four hours start to finish. I'm looking forward to book two.
Lots of action. Complicated characters. Plot twists abound. I read this thing in four hours start to finish. I'm looking forward to book two.
February 2, 2017
Great Military Scifi combat!
WS Frisbee is a military tactics expert. This comes through in his novel, a speculation of possible future of Earth dystopian galaxy. The well rounded characters drive the plot, as they make decisions how to handle events and actions of others around them.
Hero Luke has had a long life as a successful Space Marine, fighting on many fronts. As with all great heroes, tragic loss has guided him into position and growth, to where he is found today. Luke continues to make the hard decisions, effecting those around him.
Can he sacrifice those he loves for the good of mankind? Can he sacrifice manind for the good of his loved ones? Can he sacrifice himself for the good of all? Or will his ultimate tactics lead the enemy to dash themselves on the rocks of their dark principles?
I especially enjoyed the naming and programming scheme of the robotic AI's. Robo-psychology 101? If we give an AI the name of a famous general, will it emulate said general in tactics, and success? In human psychology this is called setting an high expectation for the person to emulate. Will an AI give a damn about that? ...if it is programmed to, perhaps.
Please join me in poking this great military scifi author to shoot his sequals through the hands of his editors ASAP so we can live in this exciting setting and dive facefirst into more gripping space marine action!
WS Frisbee is a military tactics expert. This comes through in his novel, a speculation of possible future of Earth dystopian galaxy. The well rounded characters drive the plot, as they make decisions how to handle events and actions of others around them.
Hero Luke has had a long life as a successful Space Marine, fighting on many fronts. As with all great heroes, tragic loss has guided him into position and growth, to where he is found today. Luke continues to make the hard decisions, effecting those around him.
Can he sacrifice those he loves for the good of mankind? Can he sacrifice manind for the good of his loved ones? Can he sacrifice himself for the good of all? Or will his ultimate tactics lead the enemy to dash themselves on the rocks of their dark principles?
I especially enjoyed the naming and programming scheme of the robotic AI's. Robo-psychology 101? If we give an AI the name of a famous general, will it emulate said general in tactics, and success? In human psychology this is called setting an high expectation for the person to emulate. Will an AI give a damn about that? ...if it is programmed to, perhaps.
Please join me in poking this great military scifi author to shoot his sequals through the hands of his editors ASAP so we can live in this exciting setting and dive facefirst into more gripping space marine action!
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May 21, 2015Earth has been taken over by radical muslims ... (military) hero names one of his sentient robots Gray after marine commandant that is "the father of Maneuver Warfare in the Marines".
July 27, 2023
A military sci-fi story starring a very successful and effective introvert. Possibly autistic. Who, in the first 10% is stripped of all agency. Though the reader is told many times he is in command, literally zero people follow any of his commands. Anything he says is ignored and he is forced against his will to, disregarding and mocking his rank to go against everything he lives for. Meanwhile, a random chick that watched too many reruns of Luke's last battle in Sol system convinces herself she's his dead wife. She also strips him of any agency, just like everyone else. Luke is treated as nothing more than a delusional child by everyone including those programmed to follow his every order. What a terrible existence for any introvert much less a possible high functioning autistic.
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December 14, 2023
Interesting and I liked the characters
I liked the idea of this series and enjoyed the first book. I also liked all the characters and look forward to seeing what happens. The way the alien civilization is set up is unique, primitive yet advanced all at the same time and created to eradicate weakness and over aggressiveness. The androids were entertaining. Excited to read the sequel.
I liked the idea of this series and enjoyed the first book. I also liked all the characters and look forward to seeing what happens. The way the alien civilization is set up is unique, primitive yet advanced all at the same time and created to eradicate weakness and over aggressiveness. The androids were entertaining. Excited to read the sequel.
September 19, 2023
Overall I found it to be entertaining and it held my interest enough to favorite W.S.Frisbee. The author didn't delve into what makes things work but still was descriptive and kept the story flow moving. I felt the main character might be a little schizoid but IMO that probably adds to the story. I've started the second book.........
April 9, 2023
I will read this book again!
What a ride! The characters, the story, the technology. Very well written with characters that have depth. Exciting, nerve wracking and emotional. I'm about to start the next book and so looking forward to it.
What a ride! The characters, the story, the technology. Very well written with characters that have depth. Exciting, nerve wracking and emotional. I'm about to start the next book and so looking forward to it.
May 29, 2023
Great start for a series!
I was hooked from the first and it just kept getting better! I really enjoyed the way that the plot was layed out. It just pulling you in and didn't let you go. Great job!
I was hooked from the first and it just kept getting better! I really enjoyed the way that the plot was layed out. It just pulling you in and didn't let you go. Great job!
August 20, 2023
enjoyable
This was an enjoyable read with plenty of action and tech and lots of unexpected things happening. Worth a read.
This was an enjoyable read with plenty of action and tech and lots of unexpected things happening. Worth a read.
October 26, 2024
This is the first book I have read by this author. It took me a little bit to get into the story, but the world building and character development sucked me in such a way that I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Lots of battle scenes and will they survive moments to keep you on the edge of your seat.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 14, 2025
A license to engage
Mr Frisbee does not disappoint. This new series is sure to be a winner. The players are introduced and fleshed out (what better way to learn someone than through combat), and the story line drawn in his usual, competent manner. Really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading the rest.
Mr Frisbee does not disappoint. This new series is sure to be a winner. The players are introduced and fleshed out (what better way to learn someone than through combat), and the story line drawn in his usual, competent manner. Really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading the rest.
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