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Fall of the Terran Empire #1
War Without End
The Terran Empire, the greatest empire in the history of humanity, is crumbling. Throughout the galaxy, planetary systems seek independence and freedom. Everywhere there is war.
Trying to maintain its grip, the Empire has become more ruthless, and reliant on mercenary armies. The powerful Zeta Corp fills this need with its advanced weapons, and legions of genetically engineered soldiers. These soldiers, while fiercely loyal, are nothing more than slaves.
Danny is a Zeta Corp mercenary who has known nothing but war, and service to Zeta Corp in his short life. But when a routine mission ends in disaster, he finds himself questioning everything he believed in. Pitted against the Empire, and Zeta Corp, can he gain freedom for himself, his friends, and the galaxy?
Trying to maintain its grip, the Empire has become more ruthless, and reliant on mercenary armies. The powerful Zeta Corp fills this need with its advanced weapons, and legions of genetically engineered soldiers. These soldiers, while fiercely loyal, are nothing more than slaves.
Danny is a Zeta Corp mercenary who has known nothing but war, and service to Zeta Corp in his short life. But when a routine mission ends in disaster, he finds himself questioning everything he believed in. Pitted against the Empire, and Zeta Corp, can he gain freedom for himself, his friends, and the galaxy?
- GenresScience Fiction
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 28, 2017
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About the author
G.P. Hudson
88 books72 followersG.P. Hudson is the author of the hit space opera, The Pike Chronicles. He writes fast paced military science fiction, with an emphasis on world building, vast galactic empires, and power struggles. The Pike Chronicles is an epic science fiction adventure spanning the galaxy.
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
G.P. Hudson has been writing stories since childhood, and is a lifelong reader of science fiction. His study of history provides limitless inspiration for his stories.
For updates on new releases join G.P Hudson's mailing list at http://gphudson.com
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February 4, 2018
A very smooth-reading military space opera, from the point-of-view of a corporate clone. Escaping from his imposed digital loyalty, Danny finds existence as a human being to be very interesting...
August 1, 2017
Excellent, Enjoyable, Smooth Military Space Opera
G.P.Hudson has written a very smooth-reading military space opera, from the point-of-view of a corporate clone. Escaping from his imposed digital loyalty, Danny finds existence as a human being to be very interesting...
Meeting up with old and new friends, Danny, who fought for Zeta Corporation without pay, now fights for his own freedom (and the freedom of his brothers and sisters). VERY GOOD WRITING, AS WE HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM HUDSON--HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
G.P.Hudson has written a very smooth-reading military space opera, from the point-of-view of a corporate clone. Escaping from his imposed digital loyalty, Danny finds existence as a human being to be very interesting...
Meeting up with old and new friends, Danny, who fought for Zeta Corporation without pay, now fights for his own freedom (and the freedom of his brothers and sisters). VERY GOOD WRITING, AS WE HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM HUDSON--HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
April 20, 2025
thoroughly engaging
Super soldier clones hold the balance of power in a thrilling commencement to this series.
While there are exciting battles it is the interaction between the key characters that give this book depth and passion.
Surprising developments happen quickly as one of the enslaved clones begins to doubt what they are doing.
Being freed from his master’s control is the beginning of him experiencing what it really is like to feel human.
Looking forward to more in the series.
Super soldier clones hold the balance of power in a thrilling commencement to this series.
While there are exciting battles it is the interaction between the key characters that give this book depth and passion.
Surprising developments happen quickly as one of the enslaved clones begins to doubt what they are doing.
Being freed from his master’s control is the beginning of him experiencing what it really is like to feel human.
Looking forward to more in the series.
July 18, 2017
Excellent beginning for a new series.
I enjoyed this book very much, the characters were interesting funny and the action was fast-paced. There were some problems with editing, I E calling jerry a him when jerry's full name is Geraldine. I am joyed the science and tech dollar G in this world. The premise was excellent and leaves a lot for story development. Eagerly await Ing the next book.
I enjoyed this book very much, the characters were interesting funny and the action was fast-paced. There were some problems with editing, I E calling jerry a him when jerry's full name is Geraldine. I am joyed the science and tech dollar G in this world. The premise was excellent and leaves a lot for story development. Eagerly await Ing the next book.
May 3, 2024
Revolt of Clones! Or Freedom!
Clones have been used to fight wars in many Sci-fi novels. This one is different as the clones gain awareness slowly but surely and become aware. They then help a downtrodden people and gain the help of a ships AI who is also freed from her slavery.
Good story line, good humanization of Clones and an AI. Sorry. Annie!
Clones have been used to fight wars in many Sci-fi novels. This one is different as the clones gain awareness slowly but surely and become aware. They then help a downtrodden people and gain the help of a ships AI who is also freed from her slavery.
Good story line, good humanization of Clones and an AI. Sorry. Annie!
September 22, 2025
Pandering for mediocrity
There were quite a few grammatical errors. The author seems to be rushing the story. The story concept was very good. More detail is in order. It is definitely written at an 8th grade level. Easy to understand. No frills approach. The author will get bwtter with more experience.
There were quite a few grammatical errors. The author seems to be rushing the story. The story concept was very good. More detail is in order. It is definitely written at an 8th grade level. Easy to understand. No frills approach. The author will get bwtter with more experience.
July 15, 2017
Needs another edit pass
Clearly based on the number of gender errors at one point in the editing Gerry must have been male. Some of the plot transitions are abrupt and implausible. Overall story line is good.
Clearly based on the number of gender errors at one point in the editing Gerry must have been male. Some of the plot transitions are abrupt and implausible. Overall story line is good.
April 30, 2024
This is a decent book, the concept is good, but it lacks something. The writing is good. For me, the characters were not as fleshed out as they could been.
This book also seem to be like others I have read,
This book also seem to be like others I have read,
November 14, 2024
Space Battle Action
I enjoyed this book. Many characters that were well defined. From clones to emperors and civilians fighting for freedom from the evil empire. Just the way I enjoy my science fiction.
I enjoyed this book. Many characters that were well defined. From clones to emperors and civilians fighting for freedom from the evil empire. Just the way I enjoy my science fiction.
March 12, 2025
Fitting Title
Nice read Hudson. Gotta love scifi with plenty of action and interesting parallels to our current power structure. Future control freaks better get a grip on plasma technology.
Nice read Hudson. Gotta love scifi with plenty of action and interesting parallels to our current power structure. Future control freaks better get a grip on plasma technology.
July 6, 2017
Really enjoyed this book
This was a very entertaining book and I enjoyed it very much. Cannot wait to start reading the second book in the series.
This was a very entertaining book and I enjoyed it very much. Cannot wait to start reading the second book in the series.
July 8, 2017
Good read, waiting for the next book.
July 20, 2017
Interesting book
The clones will win and have the right to do. Hope our world doesn't end up with this kind of problem. But the book was very interesting to read.
The clones will win and have the right to do. Hope our world doesn't end up with this kind of problem. But the book was very interesting to read.
July 24, 2017
Mehhh
Some good pats. Some real surprises as capabilities are revieled... Overall, it's a pleasant afternoon... It's an above average read..
Some good pats. Some real surprises as capabilities are revieled... Overall, it's a pleasant afternoon... It's an above average read..
October 8, 2017
Short but a good read.
Enjoyed it but wished ot was longer. I liked the characters. Trust in the programmed characters was slightly strained though
Enjoyed it but wished ot was longer. I liked the characters. Trust in the programmed characters was slightly strained though
March 22, 2018
Wonderful
I enjoyed this trip. I had to make it through a couple of plot bumps. The main one being what made him different. Other than that I couldn't out it down.
I enjoyed this trip. I had to make it through a couple of plot bumps. The main one being what made him different. Other than that I couldn't out it down.
April 9, 2018
War without End
What I enjoy is a book with short chapters like this one. The subject was entertaining and easy comfortable reading
What I enjoy is a book with short chapters like this one. The subject was entertaining and easy comfortable reading
February 1, 2019
Warning!
Would have been four star if book 2 was kindle unlimited. Not good enough to make me pay for next book.
Would have been four star if book 2 was kindle unlimited. Not good enough to make me pay for next book.
February 18, 2019
Brilliant book with excellent detail into each characters backplot and reasons for action. Basically a space opera from the view of high tech slaves.
May 5, 2024
A quick Read
This was an interesting story, but I feel that it moved too rapidly through its character development. Worth the read though.
This was an interesting story, but I feel that it moved too rapidly through its character development. Worth the read though.
May 23, 2024
Slow pacing but interesting plot
May 30, 2024
I loved it.
This is the type of science fiction that I love. There are fantastic space battles, wonderful characters. I will now start book two and I can't wait. Enjoy !
This is the type of science fiction that I love. There are fantastic space battles, wonderful characters. I will now start book two and I can't wait. Enjoy !
January 17, 2025
An awesome book!
The earth empire is starting to decay. Many worlds are succeeding from the empire. There is a mercenary group that can either win or lose for the empire.
The earth empire is starting to decay. Many worlds are succeeding from the empire. There is a mercenary group that can either win or lose for the empire.
June 4, 2025
Great read
The book delves into the thought of slavery and freedom. The story is very engaging and the characters believable. Can't wait to read the next instalment.
The book delves into the thought of slavery and freedom. The story is very engaging and the characters believable. Can't wait to read the next instalment.
June 4, 2021
Outstanding. In the style of Isaac Asimov himself. Great story. I'm hooked. starting #2 right away!
December 30, 2017
Start of a good series
The book's plot was pretty good. The direction of the series will be very interesting, I think. The ending leads into the next book and that's a common problem with series books. Closure even temporary, creates a good standalone novel. Lack of closure feels like a chapter in a serial. The plot has a few thin spots. Conveniently discovering Dr. Stern (co-founder of evil Zeta Corp) is certainly one. The first clone naming was nice but the reader keeps getting reminded of that clever device. The clones being quickly recruited perhaps but the ship AI being convinced by a little girl? Intellectually, it might have recognized what she was but probably never encountered one and certainly is not hardwired to respond to children. The fast paced plot does set up the background to the series quickly and gets a lot of storytelling housekeeping out of the way.
The writing from descriptions to word choices was very well done. If the writer had plotted a standalone novel, I think it might have been excellent.
The characters are done fairly well, I think. The book moves very fast and doesn't leave time to flesh out some good characters. Everyone who doesn't die and some who do, gets at least enough detail for the reader to feel what he or she sees and a hint of what they are capable. I have seen it done so poorly by so many others, I credit the writer's skill.
The dialogue is appropriate to the personalities and circumstances. There are a few spots that maybe are a little rushed but overall it's quite good. You won't have to slog through a soliloquy (one advantage of a fast pace, though they do have their charms and their uses).
The naval warfare is not completely detailed but is fairly logical and straight forward. My disagreement with a lot of writers is the impression that carriers are the new battleships. The carrier aircraft strike further than a battleship 's artillery can reach, so power can be projected a long distance from the carrier. If you want to neutralize the aircraft, destroy the carrier. With no carrier, there is no damage repair, and no rearming or refueling for follow up strikes. Putting the carrier in the battleship slugfest line, negates the value of the ship. In space battles ranging across tens of thousands of kilometers, the attack craft may not even have the speed or reach to match the impact of current carrier based warcraft.
Since one side in a sane engagement will have heavily armed, well armored ships capable of destroying quickly and with ease the ships of the side that doesn't have them, everyone will be building the battleship. So I picture both ship classes might be present but the battleship must be. The screening ships will be needed regardless to help defend against missile or torpedo attack and the attack craft if they are effective.
The carriers will be well back from the action.
Besides, think about trying to land on and launch from a carrier bay, then picture doing that while rail guns, missiles and energy weapons are putting holes in your ship. That's why screening ships will be needed for the carrier even more than for the battleship. That's where the light cruiser, destroyer, frigate and/or corvette come into play. They keep the battleships alive longer and keep the carriers alive, period.
That being said, if the hybrid is posited, then fair enough. I go to the characters, who man and command the ships and attack craft. Treat them as real people and your story works. The same applies to ground combat. It's not about the weapons in either the story or real life. The soldiers and marines are the element that the reader cares about. Though creating a logical organization based on current practice, provides the reader with the feel of more accurate battles, both space and planetary. It only takes a little reading.
Good writing, good characters, good dialogue, not a standalone plot but overall it's a nice story.
The book's plot was pretty good. The direction of the series will be very interesting, I think. The ending leads into the next book and that's a common problem with series books. Closure even temporary, creates a good standalone novel. Lack of closure feels like a chapter in a serial. The plot has a few thin spots. Conveniently discovering Dr. Stern (co-founder of evil Zeta Corp) is certainly one. The first clone naming was nice but the reader keeps getting reminded of that clever device. The clones being quickly recruited perhaps but the ship AI being convinced by a little girl? Intellectually, it might have recognized what she was but probably never encountered one and certainly is not hardwired to respond to children. The fast paced plot does set up the background to the series quickly and gets a lot of storytelling housekeeping out of the way.
The writing from descriptions to word choices was very well done. If the writer had plotted a standalone novel, I think it might have been excellent.
The characters are done fairly well, I think. The book moves very fast and doesn't leave time to flesh out some good characters. Everyone who doesn't die and some who do, gets at least enough detail for the reader to feel what he or she sees and a hint of what they are capable. I have seen it done so poorly by so many others, I credit the writer's skill.
The dialogue is appropriate to the personalities and circumstances. There are a few spots that maybe are a little rushed but overall it's quite good. You won't have to slog through a soliloquy (one advantage of a fast pace, though they do have their charms and their uses).
The naval warfare is not completely detailed but is fairly logical and straight forward. My disagreement with a lot of writers is the impression that carriers are the new battleships. The carrier aircraft strike further than a battleship 's artillery can reach, so power can be projected a long distance from the carrier. If you want to neutralize the aircraft, destroy the carrier. With no carrier, there is no damage repair, and no rearming or refueling for follow up strikes. Putting the carrier in the battleship slugfest line, negates the value of the ship. In space battles ranging across tens of thousands of kilometers, the attack craft may not even have the speed or reach to match the impact of current carrier based warcraft.
Since one side in a sane engagement will have heavily armed, well armored ships capable of destroying quickly and with ease the ships of the side that doesn't have them, everyone will be building the battleship. So I picture both ship classes might be present but the battleship must be. The screening ships will be needed regardless to help defend against missile or torpedo attack and the attack craft if they are effective.
The carriers will be well back from the action.
Besides, think about trying to land on and launch from a carrier bay, then picture doing that while rail guns, missiles and energy weapons are putting holes in your ship. That's why screening ships will be needed for the carrier even more than for the battleship. That's where the light cruiser, destroyer, frigate and/or corvette come into play. They keep the battleships alive longer and keep the carriers alive, period.
That being said, if the hybrid is posited, then fair enough. I go to the characters, who man and command the ships and attack craft. Treat them as real people and your story works. The same applies to ground combat. It's not about the weapons in either the story or real life. The soldiers and marines are the element that the reader cares about. Though creating a logical organization based on current practice, provides the reader with the feel of more accurate battles, both space and planetary. It only takes a little reading.
Good writing, good characters, good dialogue, not a standalone plot but overall it's a nice story.
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