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The Sleeping Legion #3
Operation Breakout
Bloodied yet defiant.
Legion survivors emerge from the alien onslaught.
THE FIGHT BACK STARTS HERE…
Lance Scipio and the defenders of Fortress Beta City are cut-off and betrayed. They’ve proven they can survive, but to liberate an entire continent is a far greater challenge. Costly mistakes will be made, and to survive Lance must rely upon the most dangerous soldiers in the Sleeping Legion — impossible warriors who should not exist.
But whose side are they really on…?
Fans of modern military science fiction will relish this fast-paced and realistic series, set in the worlds of the Human Legion.
Legion survivors emerge from the alien onslaught.
THE FIGHT BACK STARTS HERE…
Lance Scipio and the defenders of Fortress Beta City are cut-off and betrayed. They’ve proven they can survive, but to liberate an entire continent is a far greater challenge. Costly mistakes will be made, and to survive Lance must rely upon the most dangerous soldiers in the Sleeping Legion — impossible warriors who should not exist.
But whose side are they really on…?
Fans of modern military science fiction will relish this fast-paced and realistic series, set in the worlds of the Human Legion.
- GenresScience Fiction
441 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2017
84 people are currently reading
40 people want to read
About the author
J.R. Handley
52 books261 followersJ. R. Handley is a pseudonym for a husband and wife writing team. He is a veteran infantry sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and the 28th Infantry Division. She is the kind of crazy that interprets his insanity into cogent English. He writes the sci-fi while she proofreads it. The sergeant is a two-time combat veteran of the late unpleasantness in Mesopotamia where he was wounded. He started writing military science fiction as part of a therapy program suggested by his doctor to help with his brain injury. He found out he was actually pretty good at telling stories and hopes to entertain you as he attempts to excise his demons through these creative endeavors. In addition to being just another dysfunctional veteran, he is a stay at home husband, avid reader and all around nerd. Luckily for him, his Queen joins him in his fandom nerdalitry.
His website/blog is at www.jrhandley.com.
His website/blog is at www.jrhandley.com.
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May 26, 2017
Now I need to go back and read the ENTIRE series. :D
April 24, 2017
Always a Marine!
The Marines will always be needed because we need them. Even if they are in the future. Marines will save the human race always!
The Marines will always be needed because we need them. Even if they are in the future. Marines will save the human race always!
April 24, 2017
Enjoyed Read, But
Coulda been a 4. Author uses a common Military Historical approach, technique in this story -- think S.L.A. Marshal, Nolan, Hammel (many,many more) and Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Khe Sahn. I'm good w that but technique works better if you take a little time developing the other characters before using their POV and killing them off within a small chapter.
I have to admit being lost at times. Slang was used and I had no idea what it meant, referred to. I guess you have to read all 7(?) Human Legion books to get it. I looked on web site but no answers there.
I think some sort of synopsis, explanation -- cleverly done or just plain spit it out -- in beginning would be extremely helpful. I don't know where this series falls in from timeline + in respect to other series and revolt.
Last, TO&E ? I think I read twice where squad is 40 or so? USMC has 13, Army 11 in squad with 2,3 fire tms respectively. The buzz words are there but flesh it out some. Fire Tm, squad, platoon, etc. I'm aware of only 2 infantry weapons -- SR 71(?) n mini cannon. Oh, n grenade launcher of sorts n some kind of artillery. I admit that I am semi fanatical w minutia, nuances of TO and weapons -- who has what, where and how many and distance and effects.
When authors make sense w TO&E, adds credibility, realism from just another RPG gamer to someone who at least does the research.
I know author is vet from my online search, so I know he can do in sleep. Other author who 'owns' universe -- don't recall anything that he's a vet but that's ok as long as you take time n trouble to understand what you're writing about and not on an Xbox or Saving Private Ryan. Between that and Platoon, everybody is an expert of nothing.
Coulda been a 4. Author uses a common Military Historical approach, technique in this story -- think S.L.A. Marshal, Nolan, Hammel (many,many more) and Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Khe Sahn. I'm good w that but technique works better if you take a little time developing the other characters before using their POV and killing them off within a small chapter.
I have to admit being lost at times. Slang was used and I had no idea what it meant, referred to. I guess you have to read all 7(?) Human Legion books to get it. I looked on web site but no answers there.
I think some sort of synopsis, explanation -- cleverly done or just plain spit it out -- in beginning would be extremely helpful. I don't know where this series falls in from timeline + in respect to other series and revolt.
Last, TO&E ? I think I read twice where squad is 40 or so? USMC has 13, Army 11 in squad with 2,3 fire tms respectively. The buzz words are there but flesh it out some. Fire Tm, squad, platoon, etc. I'm aware of only 2 infantry weapons -- SR 71(?) n mini cannon. Oh, n grenade launcher of sorts n some kind of artillery. I admit that I am semi fanatical w minutia, nuances of TO and weapons -- who has what, where and how many and distance and effects.
When authors make sense w TO&E, adds credibility, realism from just another RPG gamer to someone who at least does the research.
I know author is vet from my online search, so I know he can do in sleep. Other author who 'owns' universe -- don't recall anything that he's a vet but that's ok as long as you take time n trouble to understand what you're writing about and not on an Xbox or Saving Private Ryan. Between that and Platoon, everybody is an expert of nothing.
May 5, 2017
Great story!
The multifaceted approach to the battles in this saga is amazingly well written, in my opinion. I also love that not everyone on the "allies" side is 100% on board and the same for the "axes" side. Great reality and so much fun to read.
The multifaceted approach to the battles in this saga is amazingly well written, in my opinion. I also love that not everyone on the "allies" side is 100% on board and the same for the "axes" side. Great reality and so much fun to read.
April 29, 2017
Right from the first pages JR Handley, who is from a military background, places you straight into the action. This is a fast paced novel with realistic battlefield scenarios and very strong lead male and female characters. The authors personal experience mixed with obvious meticulous research and whit make this a must read novel. If you haven't read this series yet then I urge you to do so, military sci fi at its very best
April 27, 2017
I have not read the previous books and found the book hard to get into. It gradually made more sense but even after finishing the book, I don't understand the full picture. Recommend reading the earlier books first!
May 28, 2017
War stories in our space.
This is an excellent book, if you enjoy war stories in outer space, Flawed characters and plenty of combat action you will enjoy this book.
This is an excellent book, if you enjoy war stories in outer space, Flawed characters and plenty of combat action you will enjoy this book.
April 1, 2022
The fog of war is in full effect as the author’s eyes flit between a dizzying array of set pieces. With
A huge ensemble of characters, and a very loose adherence to any kind of temporal sequencing, it is near impossible to
Keep track of what’s going on.
Favourite characters are retired ‘off screen’ without fanfare, whilst new ones are introduced and promptly forgotten. Our main protagonist becomes an unsympathetic side charcoal for most of the novel, and seems almost forgotten.
I can’t decide if it’s an unintended mess of an inexperienced author; or the genius depiction of someone capturing the brutal reality of war. I’m leaning toward the latter, as ir’s all too visceral and real/. The characters are so humanly flawed and nuanced.
A huge ensemble of characters, and a very loose adherence to any kind of temporal sequencing, it is near impossible to
Keep track of what’s going on.
Favourite characters are retired ‘off screen’ without fanfare, whilst new ones are introduced and promptly forgotten. Our main protagonist becomes an unsympathetic side charcoal for most of the novel, and seems almost forgotten.
I can’t decide if it’s an unintended mess of an inexperienced author; or the genius depiction of someone capturing the brutal reality of war. I’m leaning toward the latter, as ir’s all too visceral and real/. The characters are so humanly flawed and nuanced.
August 4, 2018
Excellent story
As usual, this author's writing is great military science fiction. Full of action and adventure, the story was written by a combat vet, and it shows. I highly recommend this title, and I read this on Kindle unlimited.
As usual, this author's writing is great military science fiction. Full of action and adventure, the story was written by a combat vet, and it shows. I highly recommend this title, and I read this on Kindle unlimited.
November 13, 2017
Feels like it had more action than the others. A lot of moving parts, but some cool fight scenes. Full review to post on my blog in time.
July 23, 2021
Great Battle Scenes
It’s great to read realistic battle scenes and weaponry. And logistics! Very realistic and exciting read with lots of action.
It’s great to read realistic battle scenes and weaponry. And logistics! Very realistic and exciting read with lots of action.
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