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Crimson Worlds #10
Red Team Alpha
A New Adventure Set in the Crimson Worlds Universe
(Over 800,000 Crimson Worlds Book Sold)
Red Team Alpha. An elite military unit. Twenty highly-trained veteran warriors, Mars’ best. They are ready to face whatever dangers threaten the Confederation. They are capable, dedicated, armed with the best technology Mars has to offer. And they don’t exist, at least not officially.
Now the team will be called upon to face its greatest test. On a planet in a newly-discovered system there is a mysterious wreck, the remains of an ancient ship. The discovery is a momentous one, first contact and proof that mankind is not alone in the universe.
It is a job for the Team, but even these crack soldiers will be tested to the limit of their abilities as they uncover the dark horror within, a technological nightmare that threatens the very future of humanity. The soldiers of Alpha will fight, ignoring the odds as usual, but this time they will be caught between two enemies.
For they are not the only ones who know about the ruins. Even now, the notorious Gavin Stark and his Alliance Intelligence forces are on the move, seeking to seize the ancient vessel and the priceless technology within for their own purposes. And they are ready to do whatever is necessary to gain the priceless ship…including wiping out Red Team Alpha completely.
The Crimson Worlds Series (Reading Order)
Book 1: Marines
Book 2: The Cost of Victory
Book 3: A Little Rebellion
Book 4: The First Imperium
Book 5: The Line Must Hold
Book 6: To Hell’s Heart
Book 7: The Shadow Legions
Book 8: Even Legends Die
Book 9: The Fall
Standalone, Can be Read at Any Point:
Crimson Worlds War Stories (Crimson Worlds Prequels)
Red Team Alpha
(Over 800,000 Crimson Worlds Book Sold)
Red Team Alpha. An elite military unit. Twenty highly-trained veteran warriors, Mars’ best. They are ready to face whatever dangers threaten the Confederation. They are capable, dedicated, armed with the best technology Mars has to offer. And they don’t exist, at least not officially.
Now the team will be called upon to face its greatest test. On a planet in a newly-discovered system there is a mysterious wreck, the remains of an ancient ship. The discovery is a momentous one, first contact and proof that mankind is not alone in the universe.
It is a job for the Team, but even these crack soldiers will be tested to the limit of their abilities as they uncover the dark horror within, a technological nightmare that threatens the very future of humanity. The soldiers of Alpha will fight, ignoring the odds as usual, but this time they will be caught between two enemies.
For they are not the only ones who know about the ruins. Even now, the notorious Gavin Stark and his Alliance Intelligence forces are on the move, seeking to seize the ancient vessel and the priceless technology within for their own purposes. And they are ready to do whatever is necessary to gain the priceless ship…including wiping out Red Team Alpha completely.
The Crimson Worlds Series (Reading Order)
Book 1: Marines
Book 2: The Cost of Victory
Book 3: A Little Rebellion
Book 4: The First Imperium
Book 5: The Line Must Hold
Book 6: To Hell’s Heart
Book 7: The Shadow Legions
Book 8: Even Legends Die
Book 9: The Fall
Standalone, Can be Read at Any Point:
Crimson Worlds War Stories (Crimson Worlds Prequels)
Red Team Alpha
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2016
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February 16, 2019
Red Team Alpha (Crimson Worlds #10)
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October 8, 2017
Another great adventure in the Crimson Worlds series.
Great characters, great battles and surprise endings all make a for a GREAT read.
Recommended book, series and author
Great characters, great battles and surprise endings all make a for a GREAT read.
Recommended book, series and author
December 11, 2016
Wow!
I'm a big fan of military AS an Jay Allen is one of the best! Fast paced, intense and it kept me on the edge of my seat the short time it took me to read. I could not out this book down! Thank you Jay!
I'm a big fan of military AS an Jay Allen is one of the best! Fast paced, intense and it kept me on the edge of my seat the short time it took me to read. I could not out this book down! Thank you Jay!
September 13, 2019
This is a great standalone but also predates the Crimson Worlds series I love so much.
When the mission parameters call for the best of the best to go in, that is when you send Red Team Alpha. They go not for glory, because there are no public parades for The Alphas. They go not for the money, for these are not mercs. Red Team Alpha do it because they are the epitome of true patriots who make the drops behind the scenes, making sure the worlds are safe for mankind. When a crashed ship is found on an unexplored system, possibly creating a First Contact situation, whom better to send in than Red Team Alpha? Whether to negotiate with a newly discovered race or bring the firepower to bear to protect humanities interests, these are the troops you want watching our backs.
When the mission parameters call for the best of the best to go in, that is when you send Red Team Alpha. They go not for glory, because there are no public parades for The Alphas. They go not for the money, for these are not mercs. Red Team Alpha do it because they are the epitome of true patriots who make the drops behind the scenes, making sure the worlds are safe for mankind. When a crashed ship is found on an unexplored system, possibly creating a First Contact situation, whom better to send in than Red Team Alpha? Whether to negotiate with a newly discovered race or bring the firepower to bear to protect humanities interests, these are the troops you want watching our backs.
May 7, 2020
Masterful!
Once again, Jay Allen has turned out an amazing story. He paints a vivid picture of what it would be like to be a member of Red Team Alpha facing unimaginable odds and relying on your band of brothers (and sisters) to get the mission accomplished. That part of the story is universal and could take place in any era of human history with weapons and uniforms appropriate for the time. Of course, putting it in another solar system with an alien spaceship as part of the story only makes it better.
Once again, Jay Allen has turned out an amazing story. He paints a vivid picture of what it would be like to be a member of Red Team Alpha facing unimaginable odds and relying on your band of brothers (and sisters) to get the mission accomplished. That part of the story is universal and could take place in any era of human history with weapons and uniforms appropriate for the time. Of course, putting it in another solar system with an alien spaceship as part of the story only makes it better.
August 16, 2018
Gritty realistic reading
Jay Allan’s (and every other adventure Sci FIU author) challenge is to entertain within parameters that allow temporary disbelief while dealing with shortcuts in logic and complexity. Maybe an AÍ still surviving after a few hundred years probably is a more complex thinker than portrayed to meet the book’s action line but no one can easily match Jay’s combat dynamism. Always a good lighter read one never regrets. Can and is addictive.
Jay Allan’s (and every other adventure Sci FIU author) challenge is to entertain within parameters that allow temporary disbelief while dealing with shortcuts in logic and complexity. Maybe an AÍ still surviving after a few hundred years probably is a more complex thinker than portrayed to meet the book’s action line but no one can easily match Jay’s combat dynamism. Always a good lighter read one never regrets. Can and is addictive.
September 2, 2018
Wonderful Military Sci-Fi
I've had the Crimson Worlds books recommended to me on Kindle Unlimited several times, and finally picked this book up recently to give it a chance. I was really pleasantly surprised.
Military science fiction can be really hit or miss for me, but the characters and setting really pulled me in to this one.
I look forward to reading more of Jay Allan's books
I've had the Crimson Worlds books recommended to me on Kindle Unlimited several times, and finally picked this book up recently to give it a chance. I was really pleasantly surprised.
Military science fiction can be really hit or miss for me, but the characters and setting really pulled me in to this one.
I look forward to reading more of Jay Allan's books
March 23, 2017
Wonderful Military Space Opera
Allan, who has so many good space opera novels, has done a wonderful job with "Red Team Alpha". The story is tight, that of a single fire team on a single mission, and ties in well with Allan's other space opera tales. The special operations fire team faces advanced alien tech, foreign human enemies and their own human limitations. The action is constant, wearing down the team (and keeping the reader's attention).
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: AS MILITARY SPACE OPERA!
Allan, who has so many good space opera novels, has done a wonderful job with "Red Team Alpha". The story is tight, that of a single fire team on a single mission, and ties in well with Allan's other space opera tales. The special operations fire team faces advanced alien tech, foreign human enemies and their own human limitations. The action is constant, wearing down the team (and keeping the reader's attention).
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: AS MILITARY SPACE OPERA!
April 19, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The characters came off the page and I felt like I understood each one. The tactical and battle descriptions were vivid and realistic. I felt invested in the world and wanted to know what would happen next. I've not read a lot of military sci-fi but after really this book, I might have to start.
June 12, 2018
Excellently written story centered around a group of highly trained operatives (except one) based out of Mars in Earth's distant future. If one needs to make a comparison, think of the Navy Seals. The action and suspense is there, characters well written, drama is constantly in your face, and the body count keeps stacking up. A very well written story/book.
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June 17, 2018Great book (Again)
It didn’t take but a few pages to realize I had read this book before, but as it usually happens, after you’ve read as many books as I have over the years,you have a tendency to forget the particulars of a story . This time I enjoyed the book as much as I did the first go around.
It didn’t take but a few pages to realize I had read this book before, but as it usually happens, after you’ve read as many books as I have over the years,you have a tendency to forget the particulars of a story . This time I enjoyed the book as much as I did the first go around.
March 31, 2019
Masterful
Another superb book by Jay Allan. I am amazed how he deftly wove a prequel book that developed several established characters for the series so smoothly. Now we have how Vance got his start in Martian Intelligence and the insight to the beginning of the titanic struggle between these two. Thank you Jay for another solid writing!
Another superb book by Jay Allan. I am amazed how he deftly wove a prequel book that developed several established characters for the series so smoothly. Now we have how Vance got his start in Martian Intelligence and the insight to the beginning of the titanic struggle between these two. Thank you Jay for another solid writing!
March 15, 2017
In the tradition of Mr. Allan.
This is a well written story with well written Charles and a fast paced storyline. I would have loved to see more of the life of the main character.
This is a well written story with well written Charles and a fast paced storyline. I would have loved to see more of the life of the main character.
May 9, 2017
Very nice Sifi/military story. Well written with good defined characters and a nice plot. Excellent start to the main series. Looking forward to seeing how the writer develops his universe. Very recommended
July 1, 2018
Provides Insight Into the Martian Confederation
This book provides a look at the beginnings of the Confederation and how Roderick Vance got started as the head of the Martian intelligence organization. I really enjoy Jay Allan’s books.
This book provides a look at the beginnings of the Confederation and how Roderick Vance got started as the head of the Martian intelligence organization. I really enjoy Jay Allan’s books.
September 2, 2019
Loved all the Crimson World books
I truly enjoyed reading all of the Crimson books. This one is no exception. I would recommend this series to anyone that likes syfi space adventures.
I truly enjoyed reading all of the Crimson books. This one is no exception. I would recommend this series to anyone that likes syfi space adventures.
January 14, 2020
It for keeps
Awesome and exciting book!
You'll love reading the excitment and the race to find anything before the others do.
It's a true race against time and everyone is playing for keeps!
Awesome and exciting book!
You'll love reading the excitment and the race to find anything before the others do.
It's a true race against time and everyone is playing for keeps!
February 26, 2023
Fantastic Book
I enjoyed the way the author added to each character including the background. He crafted well-written full characters. This book kept me reading well into the early morning hours.
I enjoyed the way the author added to each character including the background. He crafted well-written full characters. This book kept me reading well into the early morning hours.
May 24, 2017
Great story
When I read stories like this one I can imagine what it would be like some time in the future. If you like epic battles you will enjoy this book.
When I read stories like this one I can imagine what it would be like some time in the future. If you like epic battles you will enjoy this book.
July 4, 2017
Solid read
Battle excitement, hard men and women. Don't be expecting a happy ending. A foreboding prequel to later plot lines of battles to come.
Battle excitement, hard men and women. Don't be expecting a happy ending. A foreboding prequel to later plot lines of battles to come.
August 30, 2017
Very good military sf. Has a few editing errors but overall this is a really good story.
July 8, 2018
First Rate!
I enjoyed the story as much as the speculation of the future. Great military scifi. I'm a fan and will be reading the author's other series
I enjoyed the story as much as the speculation of the future. Great military scifi. I'm a fan and will be reading the author's other series
August 27, 2018
Action and adventure space military store. This book gives insight into Roderick Vance head of Mars Intelligence service. He is sprinkled though out the Crimson Worlds Adventures.
February 5, 2020
Really enjoyed this prequel to the crimson worlds series
June 25, 2020
Very Intensed?
This story keeps you gripping your chair from that start because it's exciting actions toward the war that's happenings throughout
This story keeps you gripping your chair from that start because it's exciting actions toward the war that's happenings throughout
July 5, 2020
A good standalone tale in the Crimson Worlds universe. Makes some references to the core CW series, but readable and enjoyable on its own.
November 2, 2020
Red Alpha what read
A great read I highly recommend all who enjoy good science fiction to read this book. I really enjoyed this book.
A great read I highly recommend all who enjoy good science fiction to read this book. I really enjoyed this book.
February 17, 2021
Another Great One
Another great adventure from MR Allen. Gives you a look inside of one of his major players in the Crimson Worlds series. Not a real long read, yet a very good one!
Another great adventure from MR Allen. Gives you a look inside of one of his major players in the Crimson Worlds series. Not a real long read, yet a very good one!
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