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The United Federation Marine Corps' Lysander Twins #1
Legacy Marines
Esther and Noah Lysander are the twin children of General Ryck Lysander, Commandant of the Marine Corps, leader of the Evolution, and Chairman of the Federation. When they are told that their father and mother have been assassinated, they are both devastated. Cut adrift, they each decide to enlist in the Corps—but for different reasons. Esther feels it is her duty to carry on the family legacy, confident that she can excel and reach the top. Noah simply wants to earn his father’s pride, even if it is too late. As children of General Lysander, they are not “normal” recruits. Seniors and peers are well aware of their background, and the twins can’t escape the public eye. From under their father’s heavy shadow, the two have to discover his or her personal path in the Corps, even when that seems to pull them apart from each other.
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Published November 20, 2016
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Jonathan P. Brazee
150 books190 followersI am a retired Marine colonel and now a full-time writer living in Colorado Springs with my wife, Kiwi, and infant twin daughters, Danika Dawn and Darika Marie.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
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I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
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August 21, 2024
AN INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF TWO FEDERATION MARINES AND THE LEGACY THEY TRY TO LIVE UP TO
Federation Marine 9: Legacy Marines by Jonathan P. Brazee is a well written tell of the Lysander twins as they enlist in the Federation Marines after the loss of their father, mother, and their younger brother. With just the two of them left in their immediate family, they sign up to not only join the Federation Marines but to carry on the legacy of their father. Both have their own reasons for enlisting, but the one thing they both have in common is they want to make their father, mother, and bother proud even though they're no longer around.
They, the twins, Esther and Noah, go down different paths in the Marines, both take the route that leads them to combat, humanitarian missions, making and loosing friends and fellow team members. This book picks up in the series prior to Esther and Noah enlisting, going through boot camp, and starting to make their own way in their military careers.
I really have enjoyed reading the career of Ryck from enlisting to retiring and the experiences he, his wife Hannah, Ben, Esther, and Noah in the previous books in this series. If you are into Military Sci-fi, action-packed, and intriguing books that show more the just the action in war and gives you the insight of the thoughts, feelings, hardships, and accomplishments this book and series is for you. I hope you will also enjoy this book and series as I have.
Federation Marine 9: Legacy Marines by Jonathan P. Brazee is a well written tell of the Lysander twins as they enlist in the Federation Marines after the loss of their father, mother, and their younger brother. With just the two of them left in their immediate family, they sign up to not only join the Federation Marines but to carry on the legacy of their father. Both have their own reasons for enlisting, but the one thing they both have in common is they want to make their father, mother, and bother proud even though they're no longer around.
They, the twins, Esther and Noah, go down different paths in the Marines, both take the route that leads them to combat, humanitarian missions, making and loosing friends and fellow team members. This book picks up in the series prior to Esther and Noah enlisting, going through boot camp, and starting to make their own way in their military careers.
I really have enjoyed reading the career of Ryck from enlisting to retiring and the experiences he, his wife Hannah, Ben, Esther, and Noah in the previous books in this series. If you are into Military Sci-fi, action-packed, and intriguing books that show more the just the action in war and gives you the insight of the thoughts, feelings, hardships, and accomplishments this book and series is for you. I hope you will also enjoy this book and series as I have.
January 1, 2024
This book can be read without first reading The United Federation Marine Corps series but there are some spoilers.
This book covers Marine legend Rick Lysander's twins joining the UFMC and their first deployment to a planet on the butt end of nowhere.
Esther is a go getter, full of herself and quite a bitch. Noah is easy going and thinks first about others. The story was okay, but I hope it picks up after the first book, much as the first series did.
This book covers Marine legend Rick Lysander's twins joining the UFMC and their first deployment to a planet on the butt end of nowhere.
Esther is a go getter, full of herself and quite a bitch. Noah is easy going and thinks first about others. The story was okay, but I hope it picks up after the first book, much as the first series did.
October 26, 2021
Noah’s Story
Can I give the four stars to half of the book? Well, I guess I just did! I skipped most of Esther’s tale, honestly. I will be skipping the second book and going straight for the third one…unless, for some reason I change my mind.
Can I give the four stars to half of the book? Well, I guess I just did! I skipped most of Esther’s tale, honestly. I will be skipping the second book and going straight for the third one…unless, for some reason I change my mind.
February 8, 2017
This seemed to be a short book. It is the start of another series that could turn out to be pretty good. I was kind of hesitant to read it because of how good the previous books about Rick Lysander turn out and I couldn’t see how something about his twin kids could be just as good. So, this book starts by telling us some things about the twins and where they were when their father was making himself famous by taking control of the Federation and putting it back the way it was. Now as adults, they have to decide how they want to spend their life. The female of the two, Esther, is more like her father than she knows. She definitely has her own way of looking at things and wants to take direct action when necessary. On the other hand, Noah, is more studious and reserved. He likes to think things through and make sure he’s doing the right thing before charging off. The two deeply love each other as brother and sister and have to go through the terrible ordeal of having both their parents killed in an apparent assassination. They don’t know the truth.
So, Esther has her mind set on becoming a Marine. She almost knew that from day one. She wants to follow in her father’s footsteps as far as they will take her, but she also wants to do it on her own merits. She does get some counsel from a senior Marine General that was and still is a close friend. He tells her to get a couple of years in college and then enlist if that’s what she want. Noah, doesn’t appear to want to be a Marine, so he opts to go back to Prosperity and help the people there. He wants to get to know the family his father and mother came from.
A year passes and sure enough, Ester is ready to enlist. She comes to Prosperity so that her brother, Noah, can be there when she is sworn in. Surprisingly, Noah decides to enlist along side her. So now, they are both enlisted trainees off to boot camp. Of course this doesn’t get missed by the media. The press is thoroughly excited about two new Lysanders becoming Marines. So, the Marine Corp now has a problem. How do you handle two very special boot camp trainees without making anything special about it? Additionally, neither Esther or Noah crave the media attention and want to be treated just like everyone else. So, off they go on their new careers. I wonder if this will last. It’s not easy being a Marine and both of these twins have a huge legacy to live up to. What if they fail in basic training?
This book seems to have been written in a little bit of haste. I noticed several passages where they were missing words or pronouns mis-used. I also caught that Esther called a Marine Master Sergeant, “Sir”, while they were getting ready to enlist and he didn’t say a thing about it. You’d think that a kid growing up in the Lysander household would know not to call an NCO, “Sir”, on any occasion. Still, the book was pretty good about getting the military stuff correct. It just seemed like the story was just short. Noah, kind of goes through the motions of being a good Marine recruit, but there’s nothing really told about him. Esther does have a lot more going on with her, but she’s more vocal of the two anyway.
Then the story ends. Just when I though we’d be getting into some really good missions after basic training, the end of the books comes up. I felt it was pretty abrupt. That could just be me, but I hope the future books in the series last a little longer.
So, Esther has her mind set on becoming a Marine. She almost knew that from day one. She wants to follow in her father’s footsteps as far as they will take her, but she also wants to do it on her own merits. She does get some counsel from a senior Marine General that was and still is a close friend. He tells her to get a couple of years in college and then enlist if that’s what she want. Noah, doesn’t appear to want to be a Marine, so he opts to go back to Prosperity and help the people there. He wants to get to know the family his father and mother came from.
A year passes and sure enough, Ester is ready to enlist. She comes to Prosperity so that her brother, Noah, can be there when she is sworn in. Surprisingly, Noah decides to enlist along side her. So now, they are both enlisted trainees off to boot camp. Of course this doesn’t get missed by the media. The press is thoroughly excited about two new Lysanders becoming Marines. So, the Marine Corp now has a problem. How do you handle two very special boot camp trainees without making anything special about it? Additionally, neither Esther or Noah crave the media attention and want to be treated just like everyone else. So, off they go on their new careers. I wonder if this will last. It’s not easy being a Marine and both of these twins have a huge legacy to live up to. What if they fail in basic training?
This book seems to have been written in a little bit of haste. I noticed several passages where they were missing words or pronouns mis-used. I also caught that Esther called a Marine Master Sergeant, “Sir”, while they were getting ready to enlist and he didn’t say a thing about it. You’d think that a kid growing up in the Lysander household would know not to call an NCO, “Sir”, on any occasion. Still, the book was pretty good about getting the military stuff correct. It just seemed like the story was just short. Noah, kind of goes through the motions of being a good Marine recruit, but there’s nothing really told about him. Esther does have a lot more going on with her, but she’s more vocal of the two anyway.
Then the story ends. Just when I though we’d be getting into some really good missions after basic training, the end of the books comes up. I felt it was pretty abrupt. That could just be me, but I hope the future books in the series last a little longer.
September 20, 2021
I thought the book had potential but for some reason, the story fell flat for me. I have served in the army at the same time as my brother during wartime, so I know and can understand the difficulties associated with sibling rivalry and individual goals. The politics of military hierarchy are relatable to my military experience also.
Since this was my first read from this author, I wish I had a better understanding of the father and mother and why were they assassinated. The mother was almost forgotten in the story. Was the brother Noah like her like the daughter Ess was like the father as implied?
I would have also liked more action. What there was of it was good, but just not enough to hold my interest, and looking forward to the next installment.
Since this was my first read from this author, I wish I had a better understanding of the father and mother and why were they assassinated. The mother was almost forgotten in the story. Was the brother Noah like her like the daughter Ess was like the father as implied?
I would have also liked more action. What there was of it was good, but just not enough to hold my interest, and looking forward to the next installment.
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May 13, 2022Rubbish. Refused To Finish. Rating: -1. The validity of Neoliberal meritocracy seems to be the basic theme. The Marine background is a US clone. That seems to be the extant of the world building. A mistaken choice.
This seems like a perfect match for Jamie from the UK and Jay Spengler. It has all the ethnocentricity that you both crave. I expect that you can reach the end with nary a non-traditional English name, a major character not of the elite and that the MC's overcome all obstacles with little effort.
See my review of "Powers of the Earth", the comments and the other reviews. The book is a celebration of the heroism of aggrieved white males, who are the makers?, against the poor mob of takers? All but about nine of comments on more than 1300 reviews, across more three years have been attacks on me, my values or my intelligence. Not one of those many others had anything to add about the books on which they were commenting. Goodreads is apparently dominated by thuggish americans, who claim to represent all members. As a good communist, I refuse to accept monsters as fellows. My commenters now have masked ID's, I can only identify those commenters I noted before the mask came down. There is no point any longer in leaving my reviews open to comment.
The above should explain why I expect no further "likes", I have little regard for either Goodreads or Amazon and have over three years slowly turned an increasing amount of my attention to YouTube or TV.
In defiance of all the patriotic americans, who admire Putin. GLORY TO UKRAINE !this
Not all science fiction on TV is wonderful and lazy writing abounds but for the most part it is surprisingly superior to low end US fiction of any genre. Netflix and the other services have a high percentage of excellent work. Orphan Black, Russian Doll, The expense are all must-see.
My Main source for science fiction, book reviews, other bookish things, contemporary science and
entertainment has been YouTube. These are a sample of sites that I enjoy and from which these "writers" might have benefited. Let's go.
UA Courage, Dust (science fiction shorts that are usually incredible), Tara Mooknee, Renegade Cut, Books with Emily Fox, With Olivia, Joe Scott, AI Universe, Katie Colson, Jenny Nicholson, Books and LaLa, Books and Quills, life of lit, Real Engineering, Sabine Hossenfelder, Dr Ben Miller, Lilly's expat life, Narrowboat Pirate, I'm Rosa, The Armchair Historian, Between the Wars, Melodie Rose, Noelle Gallagher, Rebecca Watson, Lady of the Library, Lady knight the Brave, Hello Future Me, Elena Taber, Emmie, Tom Nicholas, Munecat, Sarah Z, Kitty G, Austin McConnell, Alayna Joy, Dakota Warren, Christy Anne Jones, France 24, Alize, Maggie May Fish, The Juice Media, Swell Entertainment, The Bookleo, Thirdworld Booknerd, Atun Shei, Make Better Media, Just Ali, DW News, Serena Skybourne, Beautifully Bookish Bethany, Merphy Napier, Elliot Brooks, Double Down News, Anton Petrov, Alice Cappelle, Natasha's Adventures, Philosophy Tube, Jabzy, The Irish Reader, Quinn's Ideas, Spacedock, Dr Becky, Northern Narrowboaters, Ship Happens, Autumn's Boutique, Jack Edwards, Big Joel, Brittany the Bibliophile, Cari can Read, Patrick is a Navajo, a Cup of Nicole, Between the Lines, Military History Visualized, Tank Chats, Peruse Project, Dark Docs, The Shades of Orange, Jill Bearup, Lindybeige, Military Aviation History, Boat Time, What Vivi did next, Dead Good Books, Noah Sampson, The Amber Ruffin Show, Reading Wryly, Janelle Kayla, Cold Fusion, Zoe Bee, We're in Hell, Max Joseph, Jake Tran, The Radical Reviewer, Book Odyssey, GK Reads, Storyworldling, Bookslike Whoa, Indigo Gaming, Templin Institute, The Gravel Institute, Second Thought, BrandonF, Task and Purpose, Lorna Jane Adventures, Hailey in Bookland, Jessica Gagnon, Ana Psychology, Ask a Mortician, Cruising Alba and TIKHistory.
May you have a sunny morning, a relaxed afternoon, an exciting evening and a splendid night. Hope is feared by the powerful.
This seems like a perfect match for Jamie from the UK and Jay Spengler. It has all the ethnocentricity that you both crave. I expect that you can reach the end with nary a non-traditional English name, a major character not of the elite and that the MC's overcome all obstacles with little effort.
See my review of "Powers of the Earth", the comments and the other reviews. The book is a celebration of the heroism of aggrieved white males, who are the makers?, against the poor mob of takers? All but about nine of comments on more than 1300 reviews, across more three years have been attacks on me, my values or my intelligence. Not one of those many others had anything to add about the books on which they were commenting. Goodreads is apparently dominated by thuggish americans, who claim to represent all members. As a good communist, I refuse to accept monsters as fellows. My commenters now have masked ID's, I can only identify those commenters I noted before the mask came down. There is no point any longer in leaving my reviews open to comment.
The above should explain why I expect no further "likes", I have little regard for either Goodreads or Amazon and have over three years slowly turned an increasing amount of my attention to YouTube or TV.
In defiance of all the patriotic americans, who admire Putin. GLORY TO UKRAINE !this
Not all science fiction on TV is wonderful and lazy writing abounds but for the most part it is surprisingly superior to low end US fiction of any genre. Netflix and the other services have a high percentage of excellent work. Orphan Black, Russian Doll, The expense are all must-see.
My Main source for science fiction, book reviews, other bookish things, contemporary science and
entertainment has been YouTube. These are a sample of sites that I enjoy and from which these "writers" might have benefited. Let's go.
UA Courage, Dust (science fiction shorts that are usually incredible), Tara Mooknee, Renegade Cut, Books with Emily Fox, With Olivia, Joe Scott, AI Universe, Katie Colson, Jenny Nicholson, Books and LaLa, Books and Quills, life of lit, Real Engineering, Sabine Hossenfelder, Dr Ben Miller, Lilly's expat life, Narrowboat Pirate, I'm Rosa, The Armchair Historian, Between the Wars, Melodie Rose, Noelle Gallagher, Rebecca Watson, Lady of the Library, Lady knight the Brave, Hello Future Me, Elena Taber, Emmie, Tom Nicholas, Munecat, Sarah Z, Kitty G, Austin McConnell, Alayna Joy, Dakota Warren, Christy Anne Jones, France 24, Alize, Maggie May Fish, The Juice Media, Swell Entertainment, The Bookleo, Thirdworld Booknerd, Atun Shei, Make Better Media, Just Ali, DW News, Serena Skybourne, Beautifully Bookish Bethany, Merphy Napier, Elliot Brooks, Double Down News, Anton Petrov, Alice Cappelle, Natasha's Adventures, Philosophy Tube, Jabzy, The Irish Reader, Quinn's Ideas, Spacedock, Dr Becky, Northern Narrowboaters, Ship Happens, Autumn's Boutique, Jack Edwards, Big Joel, Brittany the Bibliophile, Cari can Read, Patrick is a Navajo, a Cup of Nicole, Between the Lines, Military History Visualized, Tank Chats, Peruse Project, Dark Docs, The Shades of Orange, Jill Bearup, Lindybeige, Military Aviation History, Boat Time, What Vivi did next, Dead Good Books, Noah Sampson, The Amber Ruffin Show, Reading Wryly, Janelle Kayla, Cold Fusion, Zoe Bee, We're in Hell, Max Joseph, Jake Tran, The Radical Reviewer, Book Odyssey, GK Reads, Storyworldling, Bookslike Whoa, Indigo Gaming, Templin Institute, The Gravel Institute, Second Thought, BrandonF, Task and Purpose, Lorna Jane Adventures, Hailey in Bookland, Jessica Gagnon, Ana Psychology, Ask a Mortician, Cruising Alba and TIKHistory.
May you have a sunny morning, a relaxed afternoon, an exciting evening and a splendid night. Hope is feared by the powerful.
October 26, 2021
Another gung-ho adventure but with characters that aren't particularly likeable.
Esther just came across as scheming; chasing medals and ranks, and trying to politik her way to the top. Noah came across as likeable and interesting but constantly putting himself down. However, I enjoyed spending time with Noah when he just lost himself in his job.
I didn't enjoy any time spent with Esther. Demanding she take command during a contact whilst her senior is still in command? That just came across as a power play. That Corporal will never progress after that (though I think he ended up being killed by the bad guys) Frankly, I don't like Esther's character enough to care about reading more in the series. She's not the sort of person I want to spend my (reading) time with.
The prose seemed to flow well enough but there were some problems with gender at times which was confusing (using he instead of she and vice versa towards the end of the book). The grammar was fine though and seemed fairly well written.
The story was "meh" at best and because of my feelings towards the main characters I have no interest in continuing the series. I found this story lacking in character development and likeability.
Found it lacking - 2 stars
Esther just came across as scheming; chasing medals and ranks, and trying to politik her way to the top. Noah came across as likeable and interesting but constantly putting himself down. However, I enjoyed spending time with Noah when he just lost himself in his job.
I didn't enjoy any time spent with Esther. Demanding she take command during a contact whilst her senior is still in command? That just came across as a power play. That Corporal will never progress after that (though I think he ended up being killed by the bad guys) Frankly, I don't like Esther's character enough to care about reading more in the series. She's not the sort of person I want to spend my (reading) time with.
The prose seemed to flow well enough but there were some problems with gender at times which was confusing (using he instead of she and vice versa towards the end of the book). The grammar was fine though and seemed fairly well written.
The story was "meh" at best and because of my feelings towards the main characters I have no interest in continuing the series. I found this story lacking in character development and likeability.
Found it lacking - 2 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2017
Lysanders V.2? Great Military Space Opera
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS GREAT MILITARY SPACE OPERA
Brazee, a retired military officer, writes with personal experience in small unit tactics, I suppose, so no reader should be surprised at the authenticity of his military novels...(and he has written MANY!)
In this novel, we follow the fraternal twin children of Rick Lysander (an entire series of novels follows his career--highly recommended as well), as they join the Marines. Their parents were reported dead after a spaceship mishap/assassination(?). The twins are very different. Esther, the elder by 9 minutes, is determined to follow her father's path, right into the Commandant of the Corps office. Her brother Noah strives for personal excellence, but does not share her ambitions. Although supported by many Marines, there are others who simply want to use the famous twins to advantage.
I really enjoyed this book, and since it follows a different series, I felt at home in this tough galaxy as I read it.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS GREAT MILITARY SPACE OPERA
Brazee, a retired military officer, writes with personal experience in small unit tactics, I suppose, so no reader should be surprised at the authenticity of his military novels...(and he has written MANY!)
In this novel, we follow the fraternal twin children of Rick Lysander (an entire series of novels follows his career--highly recommended as well), as they join the Marines. Their parents were reported dead after a spaceship mishap/assassination(?). The twins are very different. Esther, the elder by 9 minutes, is determined to follow her father's path, right into the Commandant of the Corps office. Her brother Noah strives for personal excellence, but does not share her ambitions. Although supported by many Marines, there are others who simply want to use the famous twins to advantage.
I really enjoyed this book, and since it follows a different series, I felt at home in this tough galaxy as I read it.
June 5, 2024
Legacy Marines is the first book in a series about a set of twins from a military family, both enlist, both follow different paths, and both want to serve. Only thing is: when her brother helps her out of a situation she didn't want help with that would have ended in disaster without his assistance, the sister disowns her brother, then promptly gets the entire second book devoted to her. The third book goes to the brother though, so equal time I guess. This story though is the point of this review, and the story is one I can recommend to any military scifi fans (and even to those that aren't military scifi fans, as long as they like military stories). It's a good story, and I'll probably continue with the series, though I'm not sure if it will be anytime soon. We'll see.
September 24, 2021
I agree with other reviewers that this story would have been a lot better if someone had edited it for the misused words and wrong pronouns used in the same sentence, he and she mostly.
As far as the characters go, Esther is a jerk and career driven. Noah is a good guy who is trying to live up to his father's legacy to make him proud posthumously by joining the marines and being the best person he can be. I like Noah's character which is why I give this book a 4 star instead of a 3 due to the editing.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. I hadn't read the previous series, but this book can stand alone from the twins points of view. If you like military science fiction, you might like this story.
As far as the characters go, Esther is a jerk and career driven. Noah is a good guy who is trying to live up to his father's legacy to make him proud posthumously by joining the marines and being the best person he can be. I like Noah's character which is why I give this book a 4 star instead of a 3 due to the editing.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. I hadn't read the previous series, but this book can stand alone from the twins points of view. If you like military science fiction, you might like this story.
December 18, 2020
Family Fights!
Esther and Noah are twins, making their way in the Marines. Esther feels that she's following her famous father's path, while Noah has other reasons. When Noah asks a family friend for help to prevent his sisters framing, Esther blows up and refuses to talk to Noah. Esther is selected for Officer training, expecting Noah to leave the Marines when his enlistment is up, while Noah has found a home and plans to continue. Will the gulf between officer and enlisted make their estrangement worse? Why does Noah stay a Marine? I'm ready for the next installment of gage series! Recommended!
Esther and Noah are twins, making their way in the Marines. Esther feels that she's following her famous father's path, while Noah has other reasons. When Noah asks a family friend for help to prevent his sisters framing, Esther blows up and refuses to talk to Noah. Esther is selected for Officer training, expecting Noah to leave the Marines when his enlistment is up, while Noah has found a home and plans to continue. Will the gulf between officer and enlisted make their estrangement worse? Why does Noah stay a Marine? I'm ready for the next installment of gage series! Recommended!
October 5, 2021
4 stars, Space Opera series
LEGACY MARINES (THE UNITED FEDERATION MARINE CORPS' LYSANDER TWINS, #1)
by Jonathan P. Brazee
This is an interesting space opera novel kick-off. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's written as a Christian novel. In some spots, the author uses vulgar words, in others he uses made-up names for the vulgar ones (I like when authors do that), and he mentions God, a lot.
The Lysander twins, Esther, who is very competitive, and Noah, who just likes to help his friends join the Marines. The Marines serve on space ships and other planets. There's some adventure, you find out all about the Lysander family history, setting up the next few novels in the series, I'm sure.
Overall, I'd recommend this book.
LEGACY MARINES (THE UNITED FEDERATION MARINE CORPS' LYSANDER TWINS, #1)
by Jonathan P. Brazee
This is an interesting space opera novel kick-off. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's written as a Christian novel. In some spots, the author uses vulgar words, in others he uses made-up names for the vulgar ones (I like when authors do that), and he mentions God, a lot.
The Lysander twins, Esther, who is very competitive, and Noah, who just likes to help his friends join the Marines. The Marines serve on space ships and other planets. There's some adventure, you find out all about the Lysander family history, setting up the next few novels in the series, I'm sure.
Overall, I'd recommend this book.
August 10, 2025
Mostly good
While I understand the rationale behind Ryck & Hannah being “dead” to the universe at large I don’t think they considered all of the ramifications. They decided that since the twins were technically adults so they were able to get by without parents.
Partly due to her determination to excel I think that Esther wouldn’t have chosen to treat Noah so coldly if she didn’t have the worries & concerns about whether or not her father would be proud of her. I think that her fears that Noah would somehow shame her by proxy would be such a huge concern for Esther.
We’ll have to see what happens as things progress.
While I understand the rationale behind Ryck & Hannah being “dead” to the universe at large I don’t think they considered all of the ramifications. They decided that since the twins were technically adults so they were able to get by without parents.
Partly due to her determination to excel I think that Esther wouldn’t have chosen to treat Noah so coldly if she didn’t have the worries & concerns about whether or not her father would be proud of her. I think that her fears that Noah would somehow shame her by proxy would be such a huge concern for Esther.
We’ll have to see what happens as things progress.
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September 4, 2023Interesting future history SF
By now the idea of women as capable marines - old school ground-pounders - is understandably bogus. The SFnal tricks that fix the biological reality - bioengineering or magic - do not apply in this particular world. Nonetheless, suspend disbelief and it's a fun read about two siblings and their career trajectories. Noah's the more engaging character as Esther's mental hamster wheel and ambition make her unappealing. Still her adventures are interesting and the political side of the service well-described. Worth giving the sequel a try.
By now the idea of women as capable marines - old school ground-pounders - is understandably bogus. The SFnal tricks that fix the biological reality - bioengineering or magic - do not apply in this particular world. Nonetheless, suspend disbelief and it's a fun read about two siblings and their career trajectories. Noah's the more engaging character as Esther's mental hamster wheel and ambition make her unappealing. Still her adventures are interesting and the political side of the service well-described. Worth giving the sequel a try.
September 13, 2021
Believable Military S-F
The author is a retired LCOL, so the details in the book of training, organization, and so forth, are completely authentic. That level of detail makes the book very readable. It doesn't quite make the top level, for me, because the characters are nothing special. They're right out of military s-f central casting. On the whole, though, not bad. I'll probably move on to the second book in the series in time.
The author is a retired LCOL, so the details in the book of training, organization, and so forth, are completely authentic. That level of detail makes the book very readable. It doesn't quite make the top level, for me, because the characters are nothing special. They're right out of military s-f central casting. On the whole, though, not bad. I'll probably move on to the second book in the series in time.
February 5, 2025
Just couldn’t finish. I did not like the constant switch between Noah and Ester. I found the description of training for the two marines quite boring. The worst thing about the book is, about half way into it, I started to find typos, incorrect grammar, or just simply missing words in sentences. I can handle a few editing errors, but when they start to happen every other page, sometimes multiple times per page, I just don’t finish the book.
September 20, 2018
What to say about this one, it is not bad overall, but Blazing Bubbels it needs an editor or two, the amount of annoying typo's and faults is killing the flow.
That and the basically unfriendly outlook of the main character (also feeling flat) is hard to swallow. I think for me this is where the series ends.
That and the basically unfriendly outlook of the main character (also feeling flat) is hard to swallow. I think for me this is where the series ends.
December 17, 2023
Command decides to keep Marine Recruits Esther and Noah Lysander together in memory of their father so that the media can't get at them. It seemed that if they were separated, they would slip under the veil and media wouldn't care.
Other reviews indicate that later stories in the series do have them apart and the characters are better for that.
The story seemed to have too much nepotism
Other reviews indicate that later stories in the series do have them apart and the characters are better for that.
The story seemed to have too much nepotism
September 1, 2021
Damned good
Well written with a good story plot running through it - the only thing that spoiled it for me was the current penchant of weapons detailing. Still, I’ll read the next one and see how we do.
Well written with a good story plot running through it - the only thing that spoiled it for me was the current penchant of weapons detailing. Still, I’ll read the next one and see how we do.
September 9, 2021
Fabulous
We all know Marines are a different breed. This story jumps to the future with a huge touch of reality. The characters are incredible, the action tough, and the story is fabulous.
We all know Marines are a different breed. This story jumps to the future with a huge touch of reality. The characters are incredible, the action tough, and the story is fabulous.
September 22, 2021
Super excellent.
Well written,
, great characters with fascinating personalities. A believable story line with conflict, adventure, friendship, politics, and the brother and sister twins couldn't be more different. Makes for a very good story.
Well written,
, great characters with fascinating personalities. A believable story line with conflict, adventure, friendship, politics, and the brother and sister twins couldn't be more different. Makes for a very good story.
March 12, 2022
Marines of the future
I was hooked at the first page! This is a great story of marines in the future and twins who are not much alike in character. Noah is a loveable character and the chapters with his story were my favourite. His sister is a piece of work.
I was hooked at the first page! This is a great story of marines in the future and twins who are not much alike in character. Noah is a loveable character and the chapters with his story were my favourite. His sister is a piece of work.
May 27, 2022
Privilege how to overcome
Who is better and why got my interest. Back in forth the all the characters argue why or why not they need or have special privileges. Author shows living without them is hard to overcome and best to acknowledge and move on with how you want to live.
Who is better and why got my interest. Back in forth the all the characters argue why or why not they need or have special privileges. Author shows living without them is hard to overcome and best to acknowledge and move on with how you want to live.
May 16, 2023
Great continuation!
This starts where the previous series leaves off, detailing the story of the Lysander twins and their start in the Federation Marine Corps. It was a good enough story I read it in an evening.
This starts where the previous series leaves off, detailing the story of the Lysander twins and their start in the Federation Marine Corps. It was a good enough story I read it in an evening.
July 10, 2024
Legacy Marines
Well another Great Book.
The story well written.
With almost the whole book in ways believable real.
I felt like I was there with them.
Next installment coming up. I am sure it is going to be as good or even better than the first.
Well another Great Book.
The story well written.
With almost the whole book in ways believable real.
I felt like I was there with them.
Next installment coming up. I am sure it is going to be as good or even better than the first.
October 31, 2025
A great new start for a awesome family
I am pretty cool with this series of books and this is a new start for the Lysander family.... it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
I am pretty cool with this series of books and this is a new start for the Lysander family.... it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
February 2, 2018
Interesting, the story flows well but I didn't really like the main characters. Perhaps they will grow on me.
March 6, 2018
It took me a couple of tries to finish this book. In the end, it was a good read with an interesting story and good characters.
September 26, 2018
Solid start to the series.
December 24, 2020
Always
This is the series that always delivers. I rank it with Hornblower by C S Forester and W E B Griffin. Laugh, cry, it delivers
This is the series that always delivers. I rank it with Hornblower by C S Forester and W E B Griffin. Laugh, cry, it delivers
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