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The United Federation Marine Corps' Lysander Twins #1-5
The United Federation Marine Corps' Lysander Twins: The Complete Series: Books 1-5
Esther and Noah Lysander are the twin children of General Ryck Lysander, Commandant of the Marine Corps, leader of the Evolution, and Chairman of the Federation. Told that their father and mother have been assassinated, they are both devastated. Cut adrift, they each decide to enlist in the Corps—but for different reasons. Esther feels it is her duty to carry on the family legacy, confident that she can excel and reach the top. Noah simply wants to earn his father’s pride, even if it is too late. This omnibus volume contains all five books in the Book 1: Legacy Marines Book 2: Esther’s Recon Marine Book 3: Noah’s Marine Tanker Book 4: Esther’s Special Duty Book 5: Blood United Serving under the shadow of their father, the twins must find their own way, and in the process, learn what it means to be a Federation Marine.
1408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2017
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About the author
Jonathan P. Brazee
149 books190 followersI am a retired Marine colonel and now a full-time writer living in Colorado Springs with my wife, Kiwi, and infant twin daughters, Danika Dawn and Darika Marie.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
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February 10, 2022
Gripping ending!
I have read all the UFMC books thus far and really enjoyed them. Not having been in the US military, but having worked alongside former (never ‘ex’) Marines, I loved the story telling. Clearly based on recent times and Jonathan’s own service, the books are a collection of battle tales woven together with the Lysander family story. I won’t spoil the ending of book 5, but it kept me on tenterhooks! Enjoy!
I have read all the UFMC books thus far and really enjoyed them. Not having been in the US military, but having worked alongside former (never ‘ex’) Marines, I loved the story telling. Clearly based on recent times and Jonathan’s own service, the books are a collection of battle tales woven together with the Lysander family story. I won’t spoil the ending of book 5, but it kept me on tenterhooks! Enjoy!
March 27, 2024
Perfect storm, Marine Corps Military Space Fiction
The series is a nonstop storyline! The characters are totally believable and well developed. The progression is what you would see in the military. I would guess that even more so for a military family. As with all Marine story’s, they’re always outnumbered and always manage to save the day!
Great Read , Thank you!
The series is a nonstop storyline! The characters are totally believable and well developed. The progression is what you would see in the military. I would guess that even more so for a military family. As with all Marine story’s, they’re always outnumbered and always manage to save the day!
Great Read , Thank you!
July 7, 2021
Five novels in one volume
These stories describe the careers of Noah and Esther starting with their early days in the Corps. All the stories have interesting plots and settings. A great read.
These stories describe the careers of Noah and Esther starting with their early days in the Corps. All the stories have interesting plots and settings. A great read.
August 6, 2023
Lysander Twins spin-off
I enjoyed the original series about Rick Lysander a bit more. With this series jumping back and forth between the twins it became a bit difficult to become engrossed with each character.
I enjoyed the original series about Rick Lysander a bit more. With this series jumping back and forth between the twins it became a bit difficult to become engrossed with each character.
February 10, 2021
Great READ
This is an outstanding book that I really enjoyed. Very good action and great characters. Jonathan P Grades is a great author.
This is an outstanding book that I really enjoyed. Very good action and great characters. Jonathan P Grades is a great author.
February 11, 2021
Brilliant
Fantastic story about life family space and military strategy and loyalty with a good mix of technology .
Best book read for a while !
Fantastic story about life family space and military strategy and loyalty with a good mix of technology .
Best book read for a while !
March 17, 2021
Battle
These books are filled with training for battle and recounts of battles. The relationship of the twins is secondary to the action .
These books are filled with training for battle and recounts of battles. The relationship of the twins is secondary to the action .
December 11, 2021
Fantastic
Well what a great storyline this was shame it had to end hopefully there will be more from the Lysander twins
Well what a great storyline this was shame it had to end hopefully there will be more from the Lysander twins
April 27, 2023
Superb reading
Had I not needed to sleep, I would have read this continuously from beginning to end without stopping. One of the best I have read.
Had I not needed to sleep, I would have read this continuously from beginning to end without stopping. One of the best I have read.
August 12, 2023
This is a great book. However, it is unpolished with tons of spelling and punctuation errors.
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