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Star Brigade: Quartet
At the dawn of the 25th century, Star Brigade was an elite military unit in the Galactic Union, and Habraum Nwosu one of its best soldiers. Until a deadly ambush massacred his team and Star Brigade’s reputation. BUT THE UNION STILL NEEDS HEROES Extremist threats and old enemies return from the fringes of space to threaten the Galactic Union’s inhabitants. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION Now Habraum must rebuild the Brigade from scratch with a dwindling roster of untested recruits, all while fighting to protect the Union he serves with his own shoot-first, punch-next brand of justice. The Star Brigade Quartet contains the FIRST FOUR books in the series, a prequel novella and several exclusive short stories for a discounted price. 300+ five-star reviews, 1500+ pages of space battles, supersoldier combat, and heart-pounding intergalactic intrigue. Find out why readers are so enthralled by this riveting science fiction saga.
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1549 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2018
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About the author
C.C. Ekeke
31 books144 followersC.C. Ekeke is a native of California by way of Georgia by way of Missouri, spending much of his childhood on a steady diet of science fiction movies and television shows, as well as superhero comic books. It was in college studying for a degree in advertising that he stumbled across a desire to write books.
STAR BRIGADE: Resurgent, his debut novel, was originally self-published in December 2005. This re-release marks the second edition of the book. He’s currently at work on the next books in the Star Brigade series.
STAR BRIGADE: Resurgent, his debut novel, was originally self-published in December 2005. This re-release marks the second edition of the book. He’s currently at work on the next books in the Star Brigade series.
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March 26, 2018
I enjoyed reading this series. The characters are unique. This is a great story for those who have the imagination, as you need when reading any SIFI book.
February 23, 2018
Title: Star Brigade: Quartet books 1-4
Author: C. C. Ekeke
Publisher: C. C. Ekeke
ISBN: B079WV5FSQ
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WV5FSQ/...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
At the dawn of the 25th century, Star Brigade was an elite military unit in the Galactic Union, and Habraum Nwosu one of its best soldiers. Until a deadly ambush massacred his team and Star Brigade’s reputation.
BUT THE UNION STILL NEEDS HEROES
Extremist threats and old enemies return from the fringes of space to threaten the Galactic Union’s inhabitants.
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
Now Habraum must rebuild the Brigade from scratch with a dwindling roster of untested recruits, all while fighting to protect the Union he serves with his own shoot-first, punch-next brand of justice.
The Star Brigade Quartet contains the FIRST FOUR books in the series, a prequel novella and several exclusive short stories for a discounted price.
300+ five-star reviews, 1500+ pages of space battles, supersoldier combat, and heart-pounding intergalactic intrigue. Find out why readers are so enthralled by this riveting science fiction saga.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
This is an incredible Saga as Habraum, leader of the Star Brigade, is tasked to rebuild a team that was decimated by their own government that was determined to take the Brigade down until they were once again needed. Habraum was still dealing with his past failure when he lost his team, but even with that failure he gained a new ally to help him rebuild. This saga is filled with action, out of this world intense situations that place the characters in seemingly impossible situations as they learn to trust and depend on each other. There are many individuals who would like nothing more than to see them fail while outside forces are willing to go to any lengths to destroy not only the Star Brigade, but anyone who stands in their way. This is an incredible series made only better because it can be read with all the side stories together to add to the readers enjoyment.
Welcome to a new universe that held me spellbound from the very start. The depth and intricacy reminds me of series like The Lensman series and it is not over yet. I will be waiting for the next book in the series.
Author: C. C. Ekeke
Publisher: C. C. Ekeke
ISBN: B079WV5FSQ
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WV5FSQ/...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
At the dawn of the 25th century, Star Brigade was an elite military unit in the Galactic Union, and Habraum Nwosu one of its best soldiers. Until a deadly ambush massacred his team and Star Brigade’s reputation.
BUT THE UNION STILL NEEDS HEROES
Extremist threats and old enemies return from the fringes of space to threaten the Galactic Union’s inhabitants.
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
Now Habraum must rebuild the Brigade from scratch with a dwindling roster of untested recruits, all while fighting to protect the Union he serves with his own shoot-first, punch-next brand of justice.
The Star Brigade Quartet contains the FIRST FOUR books in the series, a prequel novella and several exclusive short stories for a discounted price.
300+ five-star reviews, 1500+ pages of space battles, supersoldier combat, and heart-pounding intergalactic intrigue. Find out why readers are so enthralled by this riveting science fiction saga.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
This is an incredible Saga as Habraum, leader of the Star Brigade, is tasked to rebuild a team that was decimated by their own government that was determined to take the Brigade down until they were once again needed. Habraum was still dealing with his past failure when he lost his team, but even with that failure he gained a new ally to help him rebuild. This saga is filled with action, out of this world intense situations that place the characters in seemingly impossible situations as they learn to trust and depend on each other. There are many individuals who would like nothing more than to see them fail while outside forces are willing to go to any lengths to destroy not only the Star Brigade, but anyone who stands in their way. This is an incredible series made only better because it can be read with all the side stories together to add to the readers enjoyment.
Welcome to a new universe that held me spellbound from the very start. The depth and intricacy reminds me of series like The Lensman series and it is not over yet. I will be waiting for the next book in the series.
March 16, 2018
Woot! Woot! for 'pew-pew' - Star Brigade wins again!
Take a stable of disciplined superheroes, locate them in a far-future galaxy filled with more political and military machinations than that long-ago Star Wars Empire, and then hand-pick and deploy them on various away-team missions of stealth, reconnaissance, and diplomacy - which frequently morph into planet-side firefights, daring dogfights in space, hair-raising rescues, and detours through time-and-space-warping environments. Have them confront conspiracy, greed, genocide, specie-ist hate groups, and psionically gifted opponents - and then, for kicks, throw in a giant pink space slug or two. On their downtime, engage them in the kind of Star Trek crew interpersonal relationships and conflicts that flesh out superhero stereotypes into distinctively three-dimensional thinking, feeling beings. Stir in vivid depictions of non-human characteristics and appearance, then throw in cinematically detailed descriptions of fantastic alien environments. Turn the dramatic tension up near the breaking point, and that gives you some of the flavor of C.C. Ekeke's Star Brigade: Quartet. These four books immerse the reader in a most improbable but fascinating SF universe filled with drama, angst, suspense, and humor. Hard science isn't the point here - it's all about the action. Ekeke's limitless imagination creates the kind of escapist adventure SF that keeps you mesmerized from the first page, and begging for more at the last. I've read and voluntarily reviewed each of these books as ARCs and have kept the files so I can re-read them - they are that good! So, go on and grab this brilliant boxed set and live your wildest space fantasies.
Take a stable of disciplined superheroes, locate them in a far-future galaxy filled with more political and military machinations than that long-ago Star Wars Empire, and then hand-pick and deploy them on various away-team missions of stealth, reconnaissance, and diplomacy - which frequently morph into planet-side firefights, daring dogfights in space, hair-raising rescues, and detours through time-and-space-warping environments. Have them confront conspiracy, greed, genocide, specie-ist hate groups, and psionically gifted opponents - and then, for kicks, throw in a giant pink space slug or two. On their downtime, engage them in the kind of Star Trek crew interpersonal relationships and conflicts that flesh out superhero stereotypes into distinctively three-dimensional thinking, feeling beings. Stir in vivid depictions of non-human characteristics and appearance, then throw in cinematically detailed descriptions of fantastic alien environments. Turn the dramatic tension up near the breaking point, and that gives you some of the flavor of C.C. Ekeke's Star Brigade: Quartet. These four books immerse the reader in a most improbable but fascinating SF universe filled with drama, angst, suspense, and humor. Hard science isn't the point here - it's all about the action. Ekeke's limitless imagination creates the kind of escapist adventure SF that keeps you mesmerized from the first page, and begging for more at the last. I've read and voluntarily reviewed each of these books as ARCs and have kept the files so I can re-read them - they are that good! So, go on and grab this brilliant boxed set and live your wildest space fantasies.
May 19, 2018
A difficult review.
This is the kind of book or series that I hate to review! The editing and proofreading seems to be non existent. The grammar is often atrocious, incorrect word usage is rampant and badly constructed sentences leave the reader wondering just what the author is trying to say. It definitely seems to be targeted at the YA readership but that is no excuse for sloppiness. At times the story drifts into juvenile territory while at others it tackles adult themes.
On the other hand, the story was interesting but I feel that it lost it towards the end. I would not have been at all happy if I had read the first book, got to the end and realised that I had to get another three books! Another good thing about this collection is the addition of back stories that explain events found in the books. I think that many readers will find the last short story outlining the events of Beridaas interesting although I, personally, found both teams guilty of hubris. These guys are supposed to be just short of supermen and while they are still just people (or beings), you'd expect them to be better trained than they are. The commanders seem to be lacking in strategy and tactics training. The aftermath holds a few surprises which are interesting. Definitely a worthwhile addition to the four main books.
As I said, a difficult review insofar as a star rating goes. Weighing it all up I don't think that it would be fair to give it less than three stars but the poor editing and proofreading don't justify a higher rating so three stars it is!
This is the kind of book or series that I hate to review! The editing and proofreading seems to be non existent. The grammar is often atrocious, incorrect word usage is rampant and badly constructed sentences leave the reader wondering just what the author is trying to say. It definitely seems to be targeted at the YA readership but that is no excuse for sloppiness. At times the story drifts into juvenile territory while at others it tackles adult themes.
On the other hand, the story was interesting but I feel that it lost it towards the end. I would not have been at all happy if I had read the first book, got to the end and realised that I had to get another three books! Another good thing about this collection is the addition of back stories that explain events found in the books. I think that many readers will find the last short story outlining the events of Beridaas interesting although I, personally, found both teams guilty of hubris. These guys are supposed to be just short of supermen and while they are still just people (or beings), you'd expect them to be better trained than they are. The commanders seem to be lacking in strategy and tactics training. The aftermath holds a few surprises which are interesting. Definitely a worthwhile addition to the four main books.
As I said, a difficult review insofar as a star rating goes. Weighing it all up I don't think that it would be fair to give it less than three stars but the poor editing and proofreading don't justify a higher rating so three stars it is!
August 13, 2018
Good read complex story
A complex storyline with multiple stories interesting technique of having short novellas on the outside of the main books to explain sometime mines and some story lines that petered out in the book themselves interesting change in direction of man versus monsters in this case it's man and monsters versus really bad bun source getting a bit tired of chiseled men and curvy ton't and women might be interesting for somebody to talk about ordinary people doing extraordinary things but other than that it was certainly worth the and I stopped a lot of what I was doing to do so
A complex storyline with multiple stories interesting technique of having short novellas on the outside of the main books to explain sometime mines and some story lines that petered out in the book themselves interesting change in direction of man versus monsters in this case it's man and monsters versus really bad bun source getting a bit tired of chiseled men and curvy ton't and women might be interesting for somebody to talk about ordinary people doing extraordinary things but other than that it was certainly worth the and I stopped a lot of what I was doing to do so
October 16, 2020
To help or not ?
This book set reads fairly well as an action based series. The characters are flushed and well thought out. The description of the many different types of beings are quite thoughtful as are the landscapes of the planets and space installations. Heroes and villains abound in their battles for good and against evil as they pit themselves against one another. You can foresee some of the forthcoming confrontations and surprised at others. Enjoyable read I believe that you'll like it.
This book set reads fairly well as an action based series. The characters are flushed and well thought out. The description of the many different types of beings are quite thoughtful as are the landscapes of the planets and space installations. Heroes and villains abound in their battles for good and against evil as they pit themselves against one another. You can foresee some of the forthcoming confrontations and surprised at others. Enjoyable read I believe that you'll like it.
March 17, 2018
CC ekeke delivers a rip roaring adventure set in the far future with "superhero" characters ,evil mindblowing aliens, a bit of will they won't they romance,children and teens all thrown in.
It sounds like it won't work but CC Ekeke wraps all of these elements together in a way that really gels.
It is the kind of novel that as you finish one book you want to start the next immediately and with this box set you can!
Buy it now and sit down read and enjoy, you will be glad you did.
It sounds like it won't work but CC Ekeke wraps all of these elements together in a way that really gels.
It is the kind of novel that as you finish one book you want to start the next immediately and with this box set you can!
Buy it now and sit down read and enjoy, you will be glad you did.
May 31, 2018
Most boring book I have read yet.
2% action - 98% talking, and discussing their clothing. I don't care what they wear after the first time. Even details about what his kid is wearing.
And everyone has 5 names.
First, last, both, species, and team name. And they are all used at the same time. What a joke.
And the books are in English, but Chinese measurments of time, distance. And all the made up language is annoying.
Never will read another book by CC Ekeke.
David Naugle
2% action - 98% talking, and discussing their clothing. I don't care what they wear after the first time. Even details about what his kid is wearing.
And everyone has 5 names.
First, last, both, species, and team name. And they are all used at the same time. What a joke.
And the books are in English, but Chinese measurments of time, distance. And all the made up language is annoying.
Never will read another book by CC Ekeke.
David Naugle
February 15, 2019
I liked this series it certainly keeps your interest in the 4 book story I am sure if you started this series it would hook you also I will be reading the
Next book and anticipate it. Will continue. to hold my interest . I did not like the ending but it will keep your interest
Next book and anticipate it. Will continue. to hold my interest . I did not like the ending but it will keep your interest
April 25, 2019
Interesting Series
This series was a little bit of work, plus pleasure. It was hard going at first, because of so many characters, with their real names, code names, and the planets they are from. By the fourth book, however, I was well into the story, and enjoying it very much. I think you will enjoy it too, so give it a try.
This series was a little bit of work, plus pleasure. It was hard going at first, because of so many characters, with their real names, code names, and the planets they are from. By the fourth book, however, I was well into the story, and enjoying it very much. I think you will enjoy it too, so give it a try.
June 17, 2018
Superb sci-fi meets comic universe!
Very entertaining and with excellent characters. The good, the bad and the ugly side of those who are the heroes and heroines. When you can respect a character while hating their choices in their personal lives, you know the author did his job!
Very entertaining and with excellent characters. The good, the bad and the ugly side of those who are the heroes and heroines. When you can respect a character while hating their choices in their personal lives, you know the author did his job!
June 28, 2018
What a great set of characters. This has been great series. I am looking forward to more books in this series. Sci to in the vein of Isaac Aminoff.
See above. This has been a super series. More stories like these have to be in the works. Keep on writing.
See above. This has been a super series. More stories like these have to be in the works. Keep on writing.
March 2, 2020
Great book
Great read and hard to put down was happy to get it as a set and not have to buy it separately. Definitely will follow this author in the future. Hopefully more stories like this one!
Great read and hard to put down was happy to get it as a set and not have to buy it separately. Definitely will follow this author in the future. Hopefully more stories like this one!
March 25, 2018
Good book
One of the better sci-fi I have read I am looking forward to more in the furture Sam I my favorite character
One of the better sci-fi I have read I am looking forward to more in the furture Sam I my favorite character
March 31, 2018
The flow was off
A fair book to read , but the names and soom of wards where hard to decipher which slowed the reading down .
A fair book to read , but the names and soom of wards where hard to decipher which slowed the reading down .
June 8, 2018
Fantastic read
More than worth the cost! Excellent storyline. Short stories were great interludes filling in details. A few plot twists that were unexpected.
More than worth the cost! Excellent storyline. Short stories were great interludes filling in details. A few plot twists that were unexpected.
January 4, 2019
Wonderful series
Star Brigade has a wonderful storyline, great characters and an amazing world for anyone to read. I hated to finish and I’m waiting for the next in this series.
Star Brigade has a wonderful storyline, great characters and an amazing world for anyone to read. I hated to finish and I’m waiting for the next in this series.
January 14, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed the 4 books and the multiple short stories. Well developed story and characters. CC Ekeke did a great job.
I enjoyed the 4 books and the multiple short stories. Well developed story and characters. CC Ekeke did a great job.
May 1, 2018
Well I so enjoyed reading this set of books I barely put them down, I didn’t even watch tv apart from the news lol, I just wanted to keep going, can’t wait for more.
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March 25, 2019Very nice book, hope there are more to come... I want to follow some of the characters further.
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