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Age of Expansion: The Ghost Squadron #1-4
Ghost Squadron Boxed Set
Kill the bad guys. Save the galaxy. All in a hard day's work.
After 10 years of wandering the outer rim of the galaxy, Eddie Teach is a man without a purpose. He was one of the toughest pilots in the Federation, but now he's just a regular guy, getting into bar fights and making a difference wherever he can. It's not the same as flying a ship and saving colonies, but it'll have to do.
That is, until General Lance Reynolds tracks Eddie down and offers him a job. There are bad people out there, plotting terrible things, killing innocent people, and destroying entire colonies.
Someone has to stop them.
Experience this exciting military sci-fi saga and the latest addition to the expanded Kurtherian Gambit universe. If you're a fan of Mass Effect, Firefly, or Star Wars, you'll love this riveting new space opera.
This digital box set contains four exciting, action-packed books.
Formation: Eddie, along with the genetically-enhanced combat pilot, Julianna Fregin, and her trusty E.I. named Pip, must recruit a diverse team of specialists, both human and alien. They'll need to master their new Q-Ship, one of the most powerful strike ships ever constructed. And finally, they'll have to stop a faceless enemy so powerful, it threatens to destroy the entire Federation.
Exploration: Eddie and Julianna are hell bent on tracking down Vas and making him pay for his crimes. He’s armed and dangerous, and to make matters worse, he’s on the hunt for a devastating weapon that could bring destruction to the Federation and all its people.
Evolution: After striking a serious blow to the Brotherhood, Eddie and Julianna have learned the name of their enemy: Felix Castile. He is a man of fortune, power, and madness, and his revenge is coming.Castile won’t be deterred so easily. His armory is already restocked and his resolve to take General Reynolds down reinforced. However, this evil mastermind makes a big mistake when he allows Knox Gunnerson to escape.
Degeneration: No one is safe from Felix Castile who has the means to change the Federation, and not in a good way. Eddie and Julianna may not always see eye to eye, but they agree on one thing.
They will die to protect the general.
No matter the cost, no matter the sacrifice, one thing is certain.
The Federation cannot be allowed to fall.
Note: If cursing is a problem, then this might not be for you.
911 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2018
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Sarah Noffke
232 books1,481 followersSarah Noffke is a prolific USA Today Best-Selling Author, who writes YA and NA science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and urban fantasy. Most of her stories draw on her experiences living on the West Coast, growing up in Texas or traveling the world.
Her passion for art, culture and literature drives her to create stories that are full of whimsey, humor and philosophy. Her books appeal to readers who enjoy an escape, a bit of magic mixed with science and the unexpected--like a dragon who tells bad jokes and has a video game addiction, but fights for justice.
Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Amazon. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch and Italian.
To stay up to date with Sarah, please visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter: www.sarahnoffke.com
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Her passion for art, culture and literature drives her to create stories that are full of whimsey, humor and philosophy. Her books appeal to readers who enjoy an escape, a bit of magic mixed with science and the unexpected--like a dragon who tells bad jokes and has a video game addiction, but fights for justice.
Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Amazon. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch and Italian.
To stay up to date with Sarah, please visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter: www.sarahnoffke.com
For a complete list of books by Sarah and a suggested reading order, please see: www.sarahnoffke.com/reading-guide/
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March 28, 2019
This is fun space military entertainment. My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4,25 and Narration 4.25.
Eddie Teach was a Federation Pilot who stepped away from the stress and has been traveling around as a - mostly – regular guy. What isn’t really regular is that he tends to pick fights with bad characters whenever he gets the chance. He is a bit surprised when General Lance Reynolds and a strong human female, Juliana, show up to offer him a spot as pilot on a special team that is secretly fighting evil.
Captain Teach and Commander Juliana Fregin begin with a refurbished craft and the aid of an E.I. (Extended Intelligence) named Pip who is connected to Juliana and ArchAngel, the ship A.I.. Their first few missions are to recruit more unique crew members. There is a many tentacled creature (a Londil) who is a genius mechanic; an unexpected addition of a Kezzin soldier; a whiz-kid hacker and a few others added to fill out what is dubbed the Ghost Squadron. Fortunately Juliana is an enhanced kick-butt leader as she and Eddie face multiple dangerous engagements before they add a true fighting force to their team.
The primary characters are well developed. The bantering dialogue and heckling relationships among the characters add a fun aspect. The story is full of dangerous action from the beginning to the end. The alien characters and world building are creative. The alien species include violent Trids – a form of hammerhead shark who carry their own mechanism to help breath out of water and the Kezzin, a species with red, scaly skin and yellow eyes. The Kezzin were once isolationists but have recently been pulled into territorial wars.
The writing is on an easily readable level and moves along well. The only drawback for me was some (though not necessarily excessive) cursing. (The blurb does include a warning which is nice.)
This collection includes Noffke’s first four books in this Kurtherian Gambit Age of Expansion side series: Formation, Exploration, Evolution and Degeneration. These four books create a consistent plot line that is mostly resolved in book four. Still, it is clear there are new adventures and missions and I may be willing to continue in Noffke’s world.
Audio Notes: Chris Abernathy does a very good job with the narration. He provides distinct voices for the characters. The delivery moves well with strong energy, including the humor and fighting. The audio enhanced my enjoyment of the story.
Source: 2019 Audible credit from Author.
Eddie Teach was a Federation Pilot who stepped away from the stress and has been traveling around as a - mostly – regular guy. What isn’t really regular is that he tends to pick fights with bad characters whenever he gets the chance. He is a bit surprised when General Lance Reynolds and a strong human female, Juliana, show up to offer him a spot as pilot on a special team that is secretly fighting evil.
Captain Teach and Commander Juliana Fregin begin with a refurbished craft and the aid of an E.I. (Extended Intelligence) named Pip who is connected to Juliana and ArchAngel, the ship A.I.. Their first few missions are to recruit more unique crew members. There is a many tentacled creature (a Londil) who is a genius mechanic; an unexpected addition of a Kezzin soldier; a whiz-kid hacker and a few others added to fill out what is dubbed the Ghost Squadron. Fortunately Juliana is an enhanced kick-butt leader as she and Eddie face multiple dangerous engagements before they add a true fighting force to their team.
The primary characters are well developed. The bantering dialogue and heckling relationships among the characters add a fun aspect. The story is full of dangerous action from the beginning to the end. The alien characters and world building are creative. The alien species include violent Trids – a form of hammerhead shark who carry their own mechanism to help breath out of water and the Kezzin, a species with red, scaly skin and yellow eyes. The Kezzin were once isolationists but have recently been pulled into territorial wars.
The writing is on an easily readable level and moves along well. The only drawback for me was some (though not necessarily excessive) cursing. (The blurb does include a warning which is nice.)
This collection includes Noffke’s first four books in this Kurtherian Gambit Age of Expansion side series: Formation, Exploration, Evolution and Degeneration. These four books create a consistent plot line that is mostly resolved in book four. Still, it is clear there are new adventures and missions and I may be willing to continue in Noffke’s world.
Audio Notes: Chris Abernathy does a very good job with the narration. He provides distinct voices for the characters. The delivery moves well with strong energy, including the humor and fighting. The audio enhanced my enjoyment of the story.
Source: 2019 Audible credit from Author.
September 25, 2019
Exciting and fun series!!!
Love the characters and all the mischief they get up to!!! I really love how Sarah Noffke gets help from the readers, for names of characters, alcoholic drinks and planets, etc!!! I think that's the magic of all the KGU books and I personally love it!!! Thanks MA for creating not only a new universe, but an outstanding method of collaboration with other authors, helping them to succeed and promoting their own work, and bringing us readers into the fun and madness!!! Damn, wish I was an author so I could join y'all, sounds like you all are a lot of fun and definitely my kinda people!!!
Love the characters and all the mischief they get up to!!! I really love how Sarah Noffke gets help from the readers, for names of characters, alcoholic drinks and planets, etc!!! I think that's the magic of all the KGU books and I personally love it!!! Thanks MA for creating not only a new universe, but an outstanding method of collaboration with other authors, helping them to succeed and promoting their own work, and bringing us readers into the fun and madness!!! Damn, wish I was an author so I could join y'all, sounds like you all are a lot of fun and definitely my kinda people!!!
January 13, 2020
Fun space opera read.
The authors knocked it out of the park on this one. Adds depth to the KG world while being an obvious offshoot from the main. It explains a lot and can be read as a stand alone but the connections to the main storyline make it a piece of the puzzle to be enjoyed. Takes some characters both minor and major and explains a different focus and need for that focus. I didn't want to stop reading it, stayed up far too long a couple nights.
The authors knocked it out of the park on this one. Adds depth to the KG world while being an obvious offshoot from the main. It explains a lot and can be read as a stand alone but the connections to the main storyline make it a piece of the puzzle to be enjoyed. Takes some characters both minor and major and explains a different focus and need for that focus. I didn't want to stop reading it, stayed up far too long a couple nights.
March 5, 2018
Ghost Squadron Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
Happy dance! I've found my favorite offshoot of the original series. Love the action. Love the characters. Looking forward to the next in this series. Admire the authors as I love storytellers!
Happy dance! I've found my favorite offshoot of the original series. Love the action. Love the characters. Looking forward to the next in this series. Admire the authors as I love storytellers!
October 31, 2019
S real page turner, the hardest part of reading at bedtime is remembering, I am here to sleep!
This is a great series, I am ready for more! Fortunately, I discovered box set two is waiting for me!
This is a great series, I am ready for more! Fortunately, I discovered box set two is waiting for me!
July 10, 2018
Tour de Force
Slamming series! Very well written. Really enjoy the interaction between Eddie and Jules, enhance Harley already, lol. Peace out, time for book 5!
Slamming series! Very well written. Really enjoy the interaction between Eddie and Jules, enhance Harley already, lol. Peace out, time for book 5!
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April 23, 2019Urgh
I love a good military sf. This was not. If you want a romp it’s fine, but don’t expect anything like Drake or Weber.
I love a good military sf. This was not. If you want a romp it’s fine, but don’t expect anything like Drake or Weber.
December 16, 2019
Ghost squadron is fleshing out.
The characters are becoming more real with each book. New characters and specialists have come together forming a tight team.
The characters are becoming more real with each book. New characters and specialists have come together forming a tight team.
July 9, 2019
Good Stories
The cast of characters is described well and the flexible plot is held together by two major characters and their on-going mission. Some of the aliens (sharks ? !) are a little much.
The cast of characters is described well and the flexible plot is held together by two major characters and their on-going mission. Some of the aliens (sharks ? !) are a little much.
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