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Big Sigma #0.5
Beta Testers
Beta Testers is a prequel novella in the Big Sigma setting.
It’s important to use the right tool for the job… even if that tool hasn’t been tested.
Garotte is the sort of covert operative a military sends in to tug at threads until a situation unravels. After a particularly ill-advised assignment causes the situation to escalate, he takes it upon himself to right what’s gone wrong before it gets out of control. The task is too big for one soldier, so he seeks out the aide of Jessica “Silo” Winters, a more traditional soldier with whom he shares a complex past.
But a battle can’t be fought without weapons, and beggars can’t be choosers. Fortunately, Garotte has the name and address of an ex-military contractor, a man called Karter Dee. Unfortunately, Karter’s equipment isn’t always as reliable—or sane—as one would like.
It’s important to use the right tool for the job… even if that tool hasn’t been tested.
Garotte is the sort of covert operative a military sends in to tug at threads until a situation unravels. After a particularly ill-advised assignment causes the situation to escalate, he takes it upon himself to right what’s gone wrong before it gets out of control. The task is too big for one soldier, so he seeks out the aide of Jessica “Silo” Winters, a more traditional soldier with whom he shares a complex past.
But a battle can’t be fought without weapons, and beggars can’t be choosers. Fortunately, Garotte has the name and address of an ex-military contractor, a man called Karter Dee. Unfortunately, Karter’s equipment isn’t always as reliable—or sane—as one would like.
- GenresScience Fiction
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 27, 2018
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 19, 2020
For a prequel, Beta Testers, by Joseph R. Lallo, turned out to be the best space mercenary story I have read in a very long time! Full of humor and action, the combination of fascinating characters with meticulous presentations of highly innovative combat tech put this in the front of its pack.
A fun read, indeed!
Highly recommended!
A fun read, indeed!
Highly recommended!
March 3, 2018
Enjoyable
It was an enjoyable read and filled in some back story. Nice banter between the characters. Helps to have already met the characters by having read the rest of the series.
It was an enjoyable read and filled in some back story. Nice banter between the characters. Helps to have already met the characters by having read the rest of the series.
April 3, 2020
A nice little filler of side characters to add to this marvelous series. I wish the book hadn't finished so abruptly, a little more would have finished it up nicely. Overall, if you like the series and Dr. Dee, don't miss it!
June 5, 2018
I like the Big Sigma Universe. I just wish there were more books.
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June 23, 2021Well done! Awesome story line!
September 5, 2022
Beta Testers has no shortage of action, explosions, colorful characters, and high-tech gizmos, but the overblown dialogues and incessant banter sometimes get in the way of the story.
December 18, 2022
I liked it.
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