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Spinward Fringe #10
Spinward Fringe Broadcast 10: Freeground
The war between the Order of Eden and the few who fight for their freedom continues. Jacob and his comrades are within the Iron Head Nebula, a natural border between sectors where danger surrounds them as they do their best to assist stranded ships, fight the Order, and make connections with those who dwell in the gargantuan dust cloud. Meanwhile, Alice and many young Officer Candidates are challenged by the rigorous training provided by the new Triton Fleet Academy. Her mind, body and preconceptions will all be tested as she makes her attempt to complete the first curriculum so she can become a leader in the growing fleet. The fight awaits Alice and her fellow students but they have to prove themselves before they are allowed to join the battle. Everyone will be pushed to their limits as they confront some of the most incredible challenges and mysteries of their lives.
- GenresScience Fiction
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2016
93 people are currently reading
119 people want to read
About the author
Randolph Lalonde
45 books497 followersBorn in 1974, Randolph Lalonde has worked in customer service, sales, played drums for several heavy metal bands you've never heard of, dealt blackjack in a traveling casino, and serviced countless computers. He's also owned businesses in the design, printing, collectible and custom computer fields.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
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August 31, 2018
Normally I'm very impressed with the author's books. This was no exception story-wise, but I found that the story wasn't as well edited as they have been in the past. There were lot of times that I was distracted by awkward phrasing or by full on typos. There is plenty of cool new technology and awesome ways they use it. Creativity his high, but for some reason the writing didn't seem it's usual strong self. Still worth reading.
December 14, 2023
Great book. I've been reading this series off and on since I believe under grad. Now I am a married parent of two. When I get the free time I pick up where I left off and it is as no time has past from the last time I opened one of Mr. Lalonde's books. I highly recommend this series and I hope it goes on for 20 more books.
January 8, 2017
Really enjoyable
Most series grow tiring, lose focus, are predictable after so many books but not this series. In fact, book 10 is one of the best with wonderful character development, drama, excitement, action and telling a good story.
Most series grow tiring, lose focus, are predictable after so many books but not this series. In fact, book 10 is one of the best with wonderful character development, drama, excitement, action and telling a good story.
November 29, 2017
Spinward Fringe #10
As with the other books in this series it is well written and very engrossing. The only criticism I have is the story is too rushed. I hope everyone enjoys this episode.
As with the other books in this series it is well written and very engrossing. The only criticism I have is the story is too rushed. I hope everyone enjoys this episode.
April 10, 2018
Amazing
Just as amazing as all the rest of the series. The story is building into something even more amazing and we are learning more about all the vast amount of races.
Just as amazing as all the rest of the series. The story is building into something even more amazing and we are learning more about all the vast amount of races.
March 17, 2017
It's turned into a beautiful journey
There is something about this last broadcast that has brought life to the series again. The last two books felt kind of out of place for me. But this one brings in a breath of something new and much needed. Thanks for writing such a wonderful story and please continue.
There is something about this last broadcast that has brought life to the series again. The last two books felt kind of out of place for me. But this one brings in a breath of something new and much needed. Thanks for writing such a wonderful story and please continue.
May 4, 2018
Another excellent story
Call me biased, since I love his series. As expected, Broadcast 10 delivers everything I come to expect from RL and his Spinward Fringe stories.
Between the space battles, politics, and following Alice thru Officer training, this book keeps moving and keeps the reader interested in what's coming next for our team. I love the future tech ideas RL comes up with and he upped the ante in this one.
If you like great stories, and especially if you love good Sci-Fi theatre, you need to read this series. Just start with Broadcast 0 and you'll be hooked by the end.
Call me biased, since I love his series. As expected, Broadcast 10 delivers everything I come to expect from RL and his Spinward Fringe stories.
Between the space battles, politics, and following Alice thru Officer training, this book keeps moving and keeps the reader interested in what's coming next for our team. I love the future tech ideas RL comes up with and he upped the ante in this one.
If you like great stories, and especially if you love good Sci-Fi theatre, you need to read this series. Just start with Broadcast 0 and you'll be hooked by the end.
November 19, 2019
I will admit I don't quite understand the very high reviews this book gets. I'm guessing most of the other reviewers are fans, and have been reading or books by Lalonde. This is the first one for me, and my primary comment is that if it was one third as long, it would be three times as good.
There's just far too much detail of... everything! The writing is pretty good, as are the characters, the setting, the basic story... but there's just not a lot happening. Of course it's important to flesh out the narrative, but it's best to stop before it's obese.
There's just far too much detail of... everything! The writing is pretty good, as are the characters, the setting, the basic story... but there's just not a lot happening. Of course it's important to flesh out the narrative, but it's best to stop before it's obese.
December 30, 2016
Great series
This series is by far my favorite. The story is so vast and exciting I find myself reading when I should be spending time with family. I thought there should be more for how long this book took but I am happier for a better story over rapid book releases. I will be purchasing the next one definitely! Keep up the good work man.
This series is by far my favorite. The story is so vast and exciting I find myself reading when I should be spending time with family. I thought there should be more for how long this book took but I am happier for a better story over rapid book releases. I will be purchasing the next one definitely! Keep up the good work man.
November 6, 2024
I just finished re-reading Episode #9. I'm glad I did as there was a lot that I had not remembered. And when I bought a copy on Smashwords, I saw that Episode 11 is scheduled to be released in late June 2017.
January 7, 2017
The fun continues
What can one say about this series of books. It just keeps getting better. I will recommend that if you are looking at this book, ensure you read the complete series.
What can one say about this series of books. It just keeps getting better. I will recommend that if you are looking at this book, ensure you read the complete series.
August 13, 2020
There's not a lot I can say except that I love this series! What an amazing cast of characters and exciting adventure in the future!
April 5, 2017
Amazing as always
As always a fantastic addition to a universe so well written it's easy to believe it existing. The development of the key characters is both heart wrenching and lovely. The twists and turns of the story combined with the chaotic events that drive the overall arc makes for a fast paced and fantastic read. I'd recommend anyone try this series regardless of if you are sci fi fan or not. But if you are a sci fi fan, Spinward Fringe is definitive must read.
As always a fantastic addition to a universe so well written it's easy to believe it existing. The development of the key characters is both heart wrenching and lovely. The twists and turns of the story combined with the chaotic events that drive the overall arc makes for a fast paced and fantastic read. I'd recommend anyone try this series regardless of if you are sci fi fan or not. But if you are a sci fi fan, Spinward Fringe is definitive must read.
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