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Corvette Trilogy #1
Corvette
Thirty years before the start of the Great War, a small starship has a deadly encounter with a massive alien warship on the fringes of the Outer Rim.
When Lieutenant Armon Vance found himself assigned to the oldest ship in the fleet, stationed on the edge of the known galaxy, he figured his Fleet career was over. In fact he was about to embark on the most important mission of his young career and his captain would rely heavily on him to help them get back alive after encountering a massive military warship of the Votainion Armada. In the spirit of grand Naval adventures of the past, Corvette packs exciting military action into a swiftly moving story of heroics and bravery in deep space.
When Lieutenant Armon Vance found himself assigned to the oldest ship in the fleet, stationed on the edge of the known galaxy, he figured his Fleet career was over. In fact he was about to embark on the most important mission of his young career and his captain would rely heavily on him to help them get back alive after encountering a massive military warship of the Votainion Armada. In the spirit of grand Naval adventures of the past, Corvette packs exciting military action into a swiftly moving story of heroics and bravery in deep space.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2017
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About the author
Ken McConnell
36 books25 followersRetired tech worker, now writing full time.
Star Saga:
Starship Series
Starforgers Series
Starstrikers Series
Starveyors Series
Stand-alone novel: Betweos
Joshua Jones Mysteries: Writing as Johnny Batch
Null Pointer
Kill Dash Nine
Star Saga:
Starship Series
Starforgers Series
Starstrikers Series
Starveyors Series
Stand-alone novel: Betweos
Joshua Jones Mysteries: Writing as Johnny Batch
Null Pointer
Kill Dash Nine
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April 18, 2017
Well written
A good rollicking story. Good military fiction. Almost old fashioned but good enough to read in one afternoon. Highly recommended.
A good rollicking story. Good military fiction. Almost old fashioned but good enough to read in one afternoon. Highly recommended.
August 24, 2018
I love the characters and the story line. While not fully polished, more than makes up for it with the enjoyable prose. A fun read that does not slow down the reader. If you like books by authors like Orson Scott Card and Isaac Asimov, then you will probably like this writer. In my opinion, the audience should be at least 16, though some would be OK with younger.
May 10, 2017
A Scappy David & Goliath Story
I love a story where the outnumbered, out gunned little guy comes out the winner, and this is just such a story. Good characters, tense battle sequences, and a plot that moves along at a nice pace.
I love a story where the outnumbered, out gunned little guy comes out the winner, and this is just such a story. Good characters, tense battle sequences, and a plot that moves along at a nice pace.
June 5, 2017
Good read
Good storyline, however the aliens could have been developed more in detail. The Corvette style ship of the second world war era is used in this book very successfully, quick & nibble but able to pack a punch in battle.
Good storyline, however the aliens could have been developed more in detail. The Corvette style ship of the second world war era is used in this book very successfully, quick & nibble but able to pack a punch in battle.
May 11, 2017
Good reading
May 12, 2017
Go get 'em Wieppe
This is a thoroughly enjoyable romp with the crew of the Corvette Wieppe. It moves rapidly and reads like a WWII wet navy story. I highly recommend it
This is a thoroughly enjoyable romp with the crew of the Corvette Wieppe. It moves rapidly and reads like a WWII wet navy story. I highly recommend it
May 14, 2017
Quick, fun read! Obvious the author has served in the military.
July 21, 2017
I really enjoyed the book but.
I found this book to be one of the worst edited books I have read in a while. Sentence structure and spelling was just bad.
I found this book to be one of the worst edited books I have read in a while. Sentence structure and spelling was just bad.
February 25, 2018
Honestly felt like a first draft; sentences were broken and just didnt flow and the characters had no depth to them at all.
May 1, 2018
Meh.
Very light reading. Characters are shallow and the story itself is not very compelling. Battle scenes were plentiful but not very convincing.
Very light reading. Characters are shallow and the story itself is not very compelling. Battle scenes were plentiful but not very convincing.
August 14, 2018
GOOD STUFF
I read a lot. Hard to find good writing. I reccomend this author. Looking forward to more. See for yourself.
I read a lot. Hard to find good writing. I reccomend this author. Looking forward to more. See for yourself.
February 7, 2024
Virtually unreadable. clichéd characters, telling not showing, wooden plot. Dreadful grammar.
April 10, 2017
Very readable
Good scripting and very good book. Hope to read more of this series and my best to the author "well done".
Good scripting and very good book. Hope to read more of this series and my best to the author "well done".
April 11, 2017
So Silly and Dumb, It's Unintentionally Funny
"Corvette," a short, space yarn, heavily themed around Jack tars from the British Empire Naval Age of Sail, with WW II submarine warfare thrown in too, is so silly and dumb, it's unintentionally funny. Unfortunately for the author, an apparently prolific writer, it is a case of laughing at, not with.
The story takes place sometime in the future. A worn out Federation Fleet corvette, is dispatched to a remote system, to investigate the cause of a distress beacon, being launched from a civilian, exploratory vessel. The discovery of a violently slaughtered crew, and presence of blue-skinned, Neanderthal-like humanoids, known as the "Blue Devils," puts the corvette's crew into peril.
The beginning of the book is filled with errors: mistaken words (i.e. "birth" instead of berth), inconsistent descriptions (i.e. Sub-Lieutenant Lester starts with long hair in a ponytail, then a few passages later, has short hair, in a pixie style), three (3) KIA's change to four (4) later in, and many other examples.
What makes the book hilarious, is how ridiculously dumb the plot, plot devices, and narratives are. If done intentionally, it could pass as satire. The rub is, it is all done unintentionally. The author pounds "Horatio Hornblower," "Master and Commander," and "The Enemy Below," into an inane, ludicrous story. A newly assigned lieutenant described as "...roguishly pretty (sic)...," is shown to her berth by her cabin mate, immediately takes off her top, flashes her breasts, and unsuccessfully attempts to seduce her. During combat, half the limited number, chain of command, decide to shower in the unisex facilities at the same time, ogling each other, before nudely slipping and sliding, knocked to the deck by enemy fire. A captured enemy combatant, is not placed under armed guard, and kills an officer, who had been multitasked, as medical officer, in addition to being the sensor operator. The warship, a space vessel has portholes. The executive officer, the "FO," can smell the "...acrid stench of space." It just goes on and on. It's as if the Monty Python troupe, crewed this vessel and story.
"Corvette," is not recommended, unless you wish to have a few chuckles, at someone else's expense. It was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
"Corvette," a short, space yarn, heavily themed around Jack tars from the British Empire Naval Age of Sail, with WW II submarine warfare thrown in too, is so silly and dumb, it's unintentionally funny. Unfortunately for the author, an apparently prolific writer, it is a case of laughing at, not with.
The story takes place sometime in the future. A worn out Federation Fleet corvette, is dispatched to a remote system, to investigate the cause of a distress beacon, being launched from a civilian, exploratory vessel. The discovery of a violently slaughtered crew, and presence of blue-skinned, Neanderthal-like humanoids, known as the "Blue Devils," puts the corvette's crew into peril.
The beginning of the book is filled with errors: mistaken words (i.e. "birth" instead of berth), inconsistent descriptions (i.e. Sub-Lieutenant Lester starts with long hair in a ponytail, then a few passages later, has short hair, in a pixie style), three (3) KIA's change to four (4) later in, and many other examples.
What makes the book hilarious, is how ridiculously dumb the plot, plot devices, and narratives are. If done intentionally, it could pass as satire. The rub is, it is all done unintentionally. The author pounds "Horatio Hornblower," "Master and Commander," and "The Enemy Below," into an inane, ludicrous story. A newly assigned lieutenant described as "...roguishly pretty (sic)...," is shown to her berth by her cabin mate, immediately takes off her top, flashes her breasts, and unsuccessfully attempts to seduce her. During combat, half the limited number, chain of command, decide to shower in the unisex facilities at the same time, ogling each other, before nudely slipping and sliding, knocked to the deck by enemy fire. A captured enemy combatant, is not placed under armed guard, and kills an officer, who had been multitasked, as medical officer, in addition to being the sensor operator. The warship, a space vessel has portholes. The executive officer, the "FO," can smell the "...acrid stench of space." It just goes on and on. It's as if the Monty Python troupe, crewed this vessel and story.
"Corvette," is not recommended, unless you wish to have a few chuckles, at someone else's expense. It was fully read via Kindle Unlimited.
April 12, 2017
Eew Sometimes old placement are good to have around
This book was interesting because it has a good plot, no profanity, and no sex; quite an accomplishment. There were many editing errors not just spelling but words being left out. The ending was good , leaving room for a new book in the series. I am looking forward to reading it.
This book was interesting because it has a good plot, no profanity, and no sex; quite an accomplishment. There were many editing errors not just spelling but words being left out. The ending was good , leaving room for a new book in the series. I am looking forward to reading it.
April 20, 2017
Corvette is a great story. The plot is realistic and I felt like I was right there with the crew the whole time. The characters feel real because Ken allows them to develop and grow as they learn about new environments, aliens, etc., instead of using the "we know everything" approach and presenting simple solutions to every problem. A real page turner.
April 21, 2017
Action
L t. Vance a bright young academy graduate with limited experience is posted as First Officer aboard an ancient corvette. Thinking his career was going to take off, he wondered if he had pissed off someone in the upper ranks. Little did he know the education that was yet to come. I like the story and characters. I wonder what is driving the Blue Devils. I look forward to the next book.
L t. Vance a bright young academy graduate with limited experience is posted as First Officer aboard an ancient corvette. Thinking his career was going to take off, he wondered if he had pissed off someone in the upper ranks. Little did he know the education that was yet to come. I like the story and characters. I wonder what is driving the Blue Devils. I look forward to the next book.
April 25, 2017
Great, but short Navy/Military Space Opera
My only dislike in this book was that I really would have preferred a longer book, allowing more interaction between the protagonists. McConnell successfully mines navy tradition and transfers these traditions to interstellar space. He includes a lot of action, but he also focuses on the interpersonal relationships of serving on a fairly small vessel.
I hope to see more from Ken McConnell in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS: NAVY/MILITARY SPACE OPERA!
My only dislike in this book was that I really would have preferred a longer book, allowing more interaction between the protagonists. McConnell successfully mines navy tradition and transfers these traditions to interstellar space. He includes a lot of action, but he also focuses on the interpersonal relationships of serving on a fairly small vessel.
I hope to see more from Ken McConnell in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS: NAVY/MILITARY SPACE OPERA!
April 27, 2017
Corvette
This Reading was entertaining. I enjoyed the story and interested in the plot. Never dull and is worth your time.
This Reading was entertaining. I enjoyed the story and interested in the plot. Never dull and is worth your time.
May 1, 2017
Quick and fast paced.
This book is like bubblegum. Easy to chew but the sugar was quickly gone leaving you wanting another piece. A little short on details but the characters were good.
This book is like bubblegum. Easy to chew but the sugar was quickly gone leaving you wanting another piece. A little short on details but the characters were good.
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