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Jack Forge, Fleet Marine #1
Recruit
Outgunned and outmanned on a remote alien world, their only hope is a recruit who doesn’t even want to be there
A new series from #1 Best Selling author James David Victor
Plucked from his life in academia, Jack Forge must find a way to survive as a Fleet Marine recruit. When the Chitin attack, he is forced to fight a war he never wanted any part of. The only way out is to win the war, and Jack Forge will do whatever it takes to make that happen. In the process, he just might save humanity.
Recruit is the first book in the Jack Forge, Fleet Marine series. If you like fast paced military science fiction, Jack Forge is the kind of hero you can root for.
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A new series from #1 Best Selling author James David Victor
Plucked from his life in academia, Jack Forge must find a way to survive as a Fleet Marine recruit. When the Chitin attack, he is forced to fight a war he never wanted any part of. The only way out is to win the war, and Jack Forge will do whatever it takes to make that happen. In the process, he just might save humanity.
Recruit is the first book in the Jack Forge, Fleet Marine series. If you like fast paced military science fiction, Jack Forge is the kind of hero you can root for.
Download Recruit and get started on your next space adventure today!
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Published October 8, 2017
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December 16, 2017
This is what it says on the cover - an introductory novella. Victor does a good job of orienting the reader and introducing some of the characters, and avoids the mistake of an excessive grind through basic training - only to leave one with the impression that training barely lasted a week or two.
The story takes off towards the end of the novella, but characterization is shallow and in some cases stereotyped. Accusations of being a Starship Troopers knock-off seem likely, and plausible, although Victor has done a creditable draft of his aliens. Action scenes are generally well written and the pace is good. It's not the next great SF masterpiece, but it's fairly good light entertainment for mil-SF fans.
The story takes off towards the end of the novella, but characterization is shallow and in some cases stereotyped. Accusations of being a Starship Troopers knock-off seem likely, and plausible, although Victor has done a creditable draft of his aliens. Action scenes are generally well written and the pace is good. It's not the next great SF masterpiece, but it's fairly good light entertainment for mil-SF fans.
December 26, 2017
Don’t let the cover of this book fool you. That picture of a Space Marine looks pretty good, but looks can be deceiving. I don’t think that is Jack Forge because he’s never been that tough looking and probably never will be. Oh, Jack is smart enough and that gets him out of some scrapes, but he certainly isn’t tough enough to be a real Space Marine.
He and his squad have lived through an attack on their training base which unfortunately cut short their extremely short training period. They did lose a lot of recruits who ran when the Chitin attacked the base, but those are better gone anyway. Jack didn’t run, but he did find a way to go build a drone and held save most of his squad. Still, he’s not very inspiring in the way he acts around his squad mates especially Squad Leader Torrent.
Now Jack and his squad are onboard the Scropio, an Earth Defense Forces destroyer. Due to the lack of human manpower, most ships of the fleet are in very poor condition. The Scropio isn’t any better, in fact, she could be worse off than most. Still, it is space-worthy so it is assigned a mission to deliver a battalion of Space Marines to a moon close to the home planet of the Chitin. They are to find out if the moon is vacant so an observation post can be established. It’s supposed to be vacant so there shouldn’t be any heavy fighting required. Of course, whatever is “supposed to be", is never the real deal.
Jack and his squad are put under the leadership of a Commander Finch who is a poor excuse for an officer in any branch. How he got promoted to his current rank is a mystery and much have been because there was no one else alive to take his billet. He leads from the back and prefers to lead from the comfort of the destroyer. So when the Captain of the destroyer tells, Commander Finch that he will lead the away team, Finch almost has a heart attack. Why in the world would a Navy Captain tell a Navy Commander to lead a tactical recon with Space Marines? Something doesn’t make sense here. I’m not sure how much knowledge the author has about the military, but I’m beginning to suspect he has very little. Naval personnel might accompany a Marine Squad on recon, but only if there was a specific reason for their expertise.
So, this story is about Jack Forge and his squad checking out a supposedly empty moon. He has an incompetent leader and a not much better Squad Leader to lead a bunch of ill qualified and unprepared recruits who did not finish basic training. They survived a Chitin attack on their training base and since they survived, they were declared Space Marines. Not very smart. You can already tell this mission isn’t going to go well.
The story is interesting. Jack does develop a “love” interesting after meeting a Naval maintenance technician. She even manages to get thrown out of the destroyer and lands right where Jack is lying in the sand. How convenient! The problem is she looks like a Chitin and almost get killed. Now go figure that one out.
I don’t know if I’ll be reading any more of this series. Jack Forge is just too much of a wimp. He still won’t stand up to anyone, even a lunatic Commander who has definitely gone bonkers during a mission. He doesn’t take action when he needs to and prefers to talk his way out of situation rather than do what a normal Marine would do. Oh, Jack’s not a coward, but he certainly isn’t my idea of a Space Marine. Hope you like the book.
He and his squad have lived through an attack on their training base which unfortunately cut short their extremely short training period. They did lose a lot of recruits who ran when the Chitin attacked the base, but those are better gone anyway. Jack didn’t run, but he did find a way to go build a drone and held save most of his squad. Still, he’s not very inspiring in the way he acts around his squad mates especially Squad Leader Torrent.
Now Jack and his squad are onboard the Scropio, an Earth Defense Forces destroyer. Due to the lack of human manpower, most ships of the fleet are in very poor condition. The Scropio isn’t any better, in fact, she could be worse off than most. Still, it is space-worthy so it is assigned a mission to deliver a battalion of Space Marines to a moon close to the home planet of the Chitin. They are to find out if the moon is vacant so an observation post can be established. It’s supposed to be vacant so there shouldn’t be any heavy fighting required. Of course, whatever is “supposed to be", is never the real deal.
Jack and his squad are put under the leadership of a Commander Finch who is a poor excuse for an officer in any branch. How he got promoted to his current rank is a mystery and much have been because there was no one else alive to take his billet. He leads from the back and prefers to lead from the comfort of the destroyer. So when the Captain of the destroyer tells, Commander Finch that he will lead the away team, Finch almost has a heart attack. Why in the world would a Navy Captain tell a Navy Commander to lead a tactical recon with Space Marines? Something doesn’t make sense here. I’m not sure how much knowledge the author has about the military, but I’m beginning to suspect he has very little. Naval personnel might accompany a Marine Squad on recon, but only if there was a specific reason for their expertise.
So, this story is about Jack Forge and his squad checking out a supposedly empty moon. He has an incompetent leader and a not much better Squad Leader to lead a bunch of ill qualified and unprepared recruits who did not finish basic training. They survived a Chitin attack on their training base and since they survived, they were declared Space Marines. Not very smart. You can already tell this mission isn’t going to go well.
The story is interesting. Jack does develop a “love” interesting after meeting a Naval maintenance technician. She even manages to get thrown out of the destroyer and lands right where Jack is lying in the sand. How convenient! The problem is she looks like a Chitin and almost get killed. Now go figure that one out.
I don’t know if I’ll be reading any more of this series. Jack Forge is just too much of a wimp. He still won’t stand up to anyone, even a lunatic Commander who has definitely gone bonkers during a mission. He doesn’t take action when he needs to and prefers to talk his way out of situation rather than do what a normal Marine would do. Oh, Jack’s not a coward, but he certainly isn’t my idea of a Space Marine. Hope you like the book.
October 11, 2017
I'm not one to read a lot of military sci-fi books, but this one is pretty good. Recruit is the first book in the Jack Forge Fleet Marine series. This book is more of an introduction into Jack's military career. Recruited straight from the university because his grades fell too low, he is forced to accept his new life. Life in the military is anything but pleasant and Jack struggles his way through. When the aliens finally come will he be ready?
I liked how the book had a real feel to the boot camp. The story is very fast paced and flows well. I didn't expect the first book to just be his time in training, but it fell together quite well at the end.
I would recommend this story to teens and adults who enjoy reading sci-fi military serials.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All my opinions and thoughts are no way influenced by this.
Final Rating: 5 Stars
I liked how the book had a real feel to the boot camp. The story is very fast paced and flows well. I didn't expect the first book to just be his time in training, but it fell together quite well at the end.
I would recommend this story to teens and adults who enjoy reading sci-fi military serials.
I received an ARC at no cost from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All my opinions and thoughts are no way influenced by this.
Final Rating: 5 Stars
August 13, 2019
Yet another science fiction novella that impressed me so much. It was nothing in short of a trailer to showcase the potential of the Fleet Marine series. I expected it to encompass just the character intros alone. But it actually had an action-packed story crammed into it. It's an out and out space adventure story that would appeal to peeps who are into modern warfare or aliens or both. The plot begins on an intense note where the humankind is on the verge of succumbing to the alien force (chitins - that's how they are referred here). Jack Forge finds himself whisked off to a place where he doesn't want to be - 'Military'. He and his fellow recruits are made to go through strenuous training to equip themselves with the skillset to fight the chitins. Jack is portrayed as a person who is very much into studies than combat. Even though he has what it takes to be a leader, time and again he feels that he is fighting the wrong battle. But the situation deems him to be a part of the military. So he accepts fate rather than rebel against it blatantly.
Training is where he meets his nemesis - Torrent, who has a criminal background. Jack and Torrent are two contrasting characters and the cat & mouse episodes that take place between them are very filmy (in a cool way).
The penultimate portion of the book left me gasping for breath. I was like 'Calm down man. It's just a novella. You don't have to jam-pack it with so many action blocks.' But yeah, it was very cool. Owing to the short length, the depth of the characterization has been toned down a bit and might seem cardboard-like. But on second thought, I feel like he could've made this as a full-fledged novel. That way, there wouldn't be any need to trim off any portions or aspects.
But got to say, I was so pumped up after reading this. Some might call the story to be cheesy and textbook-like, but that's what I love. Simple, plain, pure sci-fi warfare. I hate when such classy storylines are muddled in the name of infusing creativity. The skirmish that raged between Torrent and Jack seemed like a battle between good and evil. Thank god the author decided to preserve Torrent towards the end. Had he died, I wound't give the series another glance.
But now, I'm so eager to read it's the continuation.
Training is where he meets his nemesis - Torrent, who has a criminal background. Jack and Torrent are two contrasting characters and the cat & mouse episodes that take place between them are very filmy (in a cool way).
The penultimate portion of the book left me gasping for breath. I was like 'Calm down man. It's just a novella. You don't have to jam-pack it with so many action blocks.' But yeah, it was very cool. Owing to the short length, the depth of the characterization has been toned down a bit and might seem cardboard-like. But on second thought, I feel like he could've made this as a full-fledged novel. That way, there wouldn't be any need to trim off any portions or aspects.
But got to say, I was so pumped up after reading this. Some might call the story to be cheesy and textbook-like, but that's what I love. Simple, plain, pure sci-fi warfare. I hate when such classy storylines are muddled in the name of infusing creativity. The skirmish that raged between Torrent and Jack seemed like a battle between good and evil. Thank god the author decided to preserve Torrent towards the end. Had he died, I wound't give the series another glance.
But now, I'm so eager to read it's the continuation.
September 28, 2018
Just a fair start so far
SPOILER ALERT
When I saw the dedication page I had high hopes for the book, and that maybe the author might have served as well. But while I know bleak, dystopian settings are in vogue I personally dislike the idea. While I don't expect sunshine and lollipops I think the future is what we make of it. This said, the first 2/3 of the book is written either as that things are SO bleak that the military is willing to overlook major infractions by the trainees and fosters complete sadism from training cadre or it was written by someone who believes that is just the way military training works! I originally took basic training long enough ago that the Drill Instructors did scream and curse inches from your face but it served a useful purpose. And ZERO tolerance for either a barracks thief or sadistic cadre existed already! And while true initiative IS rewarded by our services (still making us and the Israeli IDF as among the few services to do so) the way that one character chooses to have others attack a superior candidate in order to advance beyond him would rightfully be smacked down HARD, as that's the opposite of creating teamwork and the necessary building blocks to create the trust needed to be an effective fighting force. You have to know that your buddies will have your back if you fall, and you must be ready to do the same for them. Otherwise you aren't a genuine, professional fighting force, you're just rabble...
I'm going to read the 2nd book in hopes that the start wasn't indicative of the intended story arc. The author did at least START to show the way that fighting together brought the two main antagonists together as friends, but the continued system of giving the worst jobs out to proven soldiers when there are positions needing to be filled that would allow for people who have the proper skills could benefit the whole force (or ship in this case)
One of the real strengths our military has is the way we look extensively at recruits during training to see if aptitudes are present not already known from the extensive written testing done before someone even takes the Oath of Enlistment. Putting the right person in the right slot allows them to maximize the accomplishments that they can reach and gives the service the most effective force possible. Yes, the possibility exists that someone might think that they really want to do a specific role and then discover that it's not what they really wanted so they get tired of the job. But the ability to test out and strike for a different position is in all branches. So as I said, we'll see...
SPOILER ALERT
When I saw the dedication page I had high hopes for the book, and that maybe the author might have served as well. But while I know bleak, dystopian settings are in vogue I personally dislike the idea. While I don't expect sunshine and lollipops I think the future is what we make of it. This said, the first 2/3 of the book is written either as that things are SO bleak that the military is willing to overlook major infractions by the trainees and fosters complete sadism from training cadre or it was written by someone who believes that is just the way military training works! I originally took basic training long enough ago that the Drill Instructors did scream and curse inches from your face but it served a useful purpose. And ZERO tolerance for either a barracks thief or sadistic cadre existed already! And while true initiative IS rewarded by our services (still making us and the Israeli IDF as among the few services to do so) the way that one character chooses to have others attack a superior candidate in order to advance beyond him would rightfully be smacked down HARD, as that's the opposite of creating teamwork and the necessary building blocks to create the trust needed to be an effective fighting force. You have to know that your buddies will have your back if you fall, and you must be ready to do the same for them. Otherwise you aren't a genuine, professional fighting force, you're just rabble...
I'm going to read the 2nd book in hopes that the start wasn't indicative of the intended story arc. The author did at least START to show the way that fighting together brought the two main antagonists together as friends, but the continued system of giving the worst jobs out to proven soldiers when there are positions needing to be filled that would allow for people who have the proper skills could benefit the whole force (or ship in this case)
One of the real strengths our military has is the way we look extensively at recruits during training to see if aptitudes are present not already known from the extensive written testing done before someone even takes the Oath of Enlistment. Putting the right person in the right slot allows them to maximize the accomplishments that they can reach and gives the service the most effective force possible. Yes, the possibility exists that someone might think that they really want to do a specific role and then discover that it's not what they really wanted so they get tired of the job. But the ability to test out and strike for a different position is in all branches. So as I said, we'll see...
May 11, 2023
"Recruit" is not a book, it is the first couple of chapters of a book. Maybe the idea is to allow readers to get just a taste before deciding whether to continue the series, but I don't think so.
Jack Forge has failed to get top grades in his final college exams and, as a result, is conscripted into the Space Marines. It stinks of a set up, i.e. he's been deliberately brought low so the Marines get a better quality recruit for a war humanity is losing - of course it is entirely up to the author whether he pursues it.
After that it is a fairly standard boot camp tale, hard work, making friends and enemies, and, of course, showing the beginnings of an exceptional military talent (combining knowledge, luck and opportunism in equal amounts).
The author, James David Victor, is great when it comes to action but otherwise it is often leaden.
It's a quick read and was good enough to get me to continue the series, but with reservations.
3 Stars.
Jack Forge has failed to get top grades in his final college exams and, as a result, is conscripted into the Space Marines. It stinks of a set up, i.e. he's been deliberately brought low so the Marines get a better quality recruit for a war humanity is losing - of course it is entirely up to the author whether he pursues it.
After that it is a fairly standard boot camp tale, hard work, making friends and enemies, and, of course, showing the beginnings of an exceptional military talent (combining knowledge, luck and opportunism in equal amounts).
The author, James David Victor, is great when it comes to action but otherwise it is often leaden.
It's a quick read and was good enough to get me to continue the series, but with reservations.
3 Stars.
May 27, 2018
Terrible training in a lost war
A human colony has lost their war with the monstrous aliens - we haven't finished dying yet.
Part of that last gasp is the fleet marine training class the protagonist experiences. A sadistic, short sighted, stupid, dishonorable, and doomed program. Before the aliens invade and destroy the training base.
Humans have lost, unless the main character can pull off a miracle. Which he probably does since there are five more books of this nonsense.
Pretty skilled writing, with a flowing style and ignoring unnecessary details. The subject is a waste of time but the technique is good.
A human colony has lost their war with the monstrous aliens - we haven't finished dying yet.
Part of that last gasp is the fleet marine training class the protagonist experiences. A sadistic, short sighted, stupid, dishonorable, and doomed program. Before the aliens invade and destroy the training base.
Humans have lost, unless the main character can pull off a miracle. Which he probably does since there are five more books of this nonsense.
Pretty skilled writing, with a flowing style and ignoring unnecessary details. The subject is a waste of time but the technique is good.
June 13, 2018
Really starting to enjoy the size of the Author’s books, nice fast easy reads. Just enough to suck you in and make you want to read more. But also short enough to fit into the day randomly on your phone. Not going to lie I did go into it thinking it would be very similar to Starship Troopers, it wasn’t at all. The only things that were the same were aliens vs humans that was it.
You do get a little context of the whole picture but not a lot. You are left feeling a little underwhelmed with what was going on. The training felt meh and a bit crap. But then again that was the point, get recruits in and throw them out as fast as possible. Adds to the desperate layer being built.
You do get a little context of the whole picture but not a lot. You are left feeling a little underwhelmed with what was going on. The training felt meh and a bit crap. But then again that was the point, get recruits in and throw them out as fast as possible. Adds to the desperate layer being built.
February 23, 2018
Good novella intro to a new 'universe'
Very interesting introduction to a new character and his universe. Even though he has lost much, he still strives to do the best he can and he learns that sometimes we need to adjust our worldview based on the actions of others. He is smart, physically capable and starting to learn those he considered an enemy might end up being an ally! I am looking forward to reading the full novels next.
Also, I am truly grateful that the drill sergeants did not have tasers when I went through Marine Corps boot camp!
Very interesting introduction to a new character and his universe. Even though he has lost much, he still strives to do the best he can and he learns that sometimes we need to adjust our worldview based on the actions of others. He is smart, physically capable and starting to learn those he considered an enemy might end up being an ally! I am looking forward to reading the full novels next.
Also, I am truly grateful that the drill sergeants did not have tasers when I went through Marine Corps boot camp!
April 23, 2018
Short and to the point
For such a cheap price perhaps I'm being picky but I found this book to be reason enough to skip the rest of the series. Painfully short I literally read it in a couple of hours it felt rushed. The main character just assumes you are on his side and the antagonists switch with almost no reasoning behind it. While there is nothing wrong with the writing itself the plot just makes me feel overall. Why should I care? And my response would be I don't. Fairly typical sci-fi action fare for a low price but don't get your hopes up.
For such a cheap price perhaps I'm being picky but I found this book to be reason enough to skip the rest of the series. Painfully short I literally read it in a couple of hours it felt rushed. The main character just assumes you are on his side and the antagonists switch with almost no reasoning behind it. While there is nothing wrong with the writing itself the plot just makes me feel overall. Why should I care? And my response would be I don't. Fairly typical sci-fi action fare for a low price but don't get your hopes up.
August 28, 2019
A JDV. SYFY. Deep Space Wartime Action Adventure (R) (ASMN) (JFFMB - 1)
JDV. has penned a novella about a young man who has not done well in engineering in college and the is drafted into the Space Marines. JF. Is detailed to a Space Marine Destroyer as a recruit. When they learn he has engineering experience he is assigned to an engineering position repairing drones. When it is time to land and check out a moon he is detailed back to his primary department. Once on the ground they engage the Chits. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JDV. has penned a novella about a young man who has not done well in engineering in college and the is drafted into the Space Marines. JF. Is detailed to a Space Marine Destroyer as a recruit. When they learn he has engineering experience he is assigned to an engineering position repairing drones. When it is time to land and check out a moon he is detailed back to his primary department. Once on the ground they engage the Chits. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
July 5, 2021
A novella, that took me a bit to get into. Once I realized it was a novella & not a novel, it became more interesting & was something to pass the time on a long weekend. Not much depth to most of the characters yet. Jack Forge lives a society at war & gets drafted into the marines after some poor grades get him removed from school / university. Recruit is a glace of his marine training, while humans are losing said war & need people desperately. I'll be reading the other books in the series, as the premise has peeked my interest.
November 15, 2025
A solid and fast-paced start to the series. Recruit does a good job of introducing Jack Forge as a likeable, determined protagonist thrown into the chaos of space marine training. The world-building is clear without dragging, and the training arc has enough grit and tension to hold interest. The tone leans more classic space opera than hard sci-fi, but it works. Some tropes are familiar, and a few moments feel rushed, but overall it sets up a compelling arc for the rest of the series. A satisfying entry point for anyone after an accessible military sci-fi read.
October 10, 2017
This is a great short story introducing you to a new character in a new series. Jack is a great character forced into a position he has no desire to be in. The story sucks you in and makes you anxious for the next book. Can't wait! I was given an advanced copy to see how I liked it and just loved it so wanted to write this review.
November 5, 2017
To short
I was thrown back to my days in boot camp which was just at the end of the war with Vietnam. Back when there were a few more half countries like West and East Germany. I flashed back to sitting on the border waiting for the Red Army to come and run over my Unit like a speed bump.Like I said to short you are such a tease.
I was thrown back to my days in boot camp which was just at the end of the war with Vietnam. Back when there were a few more half countries like West and East Germany. I flashed back to sitting on the border waiting for the Red Army to come and run over my Unit like a speed bump.Like I said to short you are such a tease.
March 17, 2018
The only reason this book is not a 5 star is the start of the book in boot camp. Starting in boot is overused in Marine SciFi writing. Other than that the book is great and you will thoroughly enjoy it. I am reading the follow up book so that should tell you if the book is a good read. I recommend the book to everyone.
August 25, 2021
Fight or die!
Jack Forge became a Fleet Marine, but not by choice. He wanted to stay in school, but he missed some classes while attending his brother's funeral which put him behind. James David Victor describes the trials and tribulations a recruit goes through to be a Fleet Marine. He writes so compellingly that keeps your attention to see what will happen next. I highly recommend this book. Happy reading! 😊
Jack Forge became a Fleet Marine, but not by choice. He wanted to stay in school, but he missed some classes while attending his brother's funeral which put him behind. James David Victor describes the trials and tribulations a recruit goes through to be a Fleet Marine. He writes so compellingly that keeps your attention to see what will happen next. I highly recommend this book. Happy reading! 😊
October 15, 2017
Good beginning.
I liked the rhythm of this story. It wasn't too slow and the characters are strongly built although I would have liked more physical descriptions of the main character. I will be reading the series and would recommend it to anyone who likes military action.
I liked the rhythm of this story. It wasn't too slow and the characters are strongly built although I would have liked more physical descriptions of the main character. I will be reading the series and would recommend it to anyone who likes military action.
October 29, 2017
Victor has a very good start here
This expanded intro serves as great beginning to what is a long and exciting series. (I hope). The characters are well established, and the story line promises more than a bit of space opera adventure.
This expanded intro serves as great beginning to what is a long and exciting series. (I hope). The characters are well established, and the story line promises more than a bit of space opera adventure.
March 23, 2018
Wow
One minute you are waiting for your exam grade the next you are in the Marines!! You knew you should have passed but somehow you didn’t and you are now headed for training as a Marine!!
One minute you are waiting for your exam grade the next you are in the Marines!! You knew you should have passed but somehow you didn’t and you are now headed for training as a Marine!!
July 10, 2018
Jack Forge is drafted from university and is forced to become a Fleet Marine. Training is tough - and shortened by an enemy attack. He uses his smarts to survive and might just make an unexpected friend. Lots of action.
July 26, 2018
it is well written and kip you wanting to read more, jack is a well described normal guy between some not so normal but you can feel there is plenty of action coming . Can not wait to read the next ones
August 20, 2018
Fast moving
It gives a good picture of what it’s like to be suddenly taken into a world unknown.
It gives a glimpse of whatForge is able to do when under pressure and is pretty neat to see.
It gives a good picture of what it’s like to be suddenly taken into a world unknown.
It gives a glimpse of whatForge is able to do when under pressure and is pretty neat to see.
December 17, 2018
Earth is losing the war; running short of every thing. Kids are drafted into the military then fed into the meat grinder. Big alien squids turn the handle. Serves the earthlings right, they started it.
Reliable Military Scifi. Enjoyable writing style.
Reliable Military Scifi. Enjoyable writing style.
January 5, 2019
Skip introduction and it is a good read
Did not get the introduction. The rest of the book was good. Humanity is fighting for survival and Jack is drafted into the hard pressed army.
Did not get the introduction. The rest of the book was good. Humanity is fighting for survival and Jack is drafted into the hard pressed army.
August 27, 2019
This was a really great introduction, and I enjoyed myself the whole way through. It might not be the most original book, but it's written well, and caught my interest and drew me in. I really enjoyed reading this.
October 19, 2017
GREAT SCI-FI THRILLER
A very good teaser story! Jack realizes what he needs to do to try and stay alive. Thank you for an interesting read, Danny and Debbie Scott.
A very good teaser story! Jack realizes what he needs to do to try and stay alive. Thank you for an interesting read, Danny and Debbie Scott.
November 14, 2017
Good read
I can't wait for the next book. I recommend this book for anyone that likes science fiction, space opera books and marine space books.
I can't wait for the next book. I recommend this book for anyone that likes science fiction, space opera books and marine space books.
January 27, 2018
Good introduction to the series of Space Marines.
Good book to read to pass the time. Not a lot of thinking while reading, just read and enjoy.
Good book to read to pass the time. Not a lot of thinking while reading, just read and enjoy.
January 29, 2018
Really enjoyed this first story there are good action scenes and the characters are developed well. Would definitely recommend this
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