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Rika's Marauders #5
Rika Infiltrator
Rika's Marauders continue their inexorable advance on the Nietzschean Empire.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 10, 2018
198 people are currently reading
78 people want to read
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M.D. Cooper
187 books521 followersMalorie Cooper likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
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July 29, 2018
Too short! Not really, but still...
These books are have a super fast pace. The stories are awesome but I always want MORE, MORE, MORE! Seriously, every single story in this series has been great. The authors have been able to keep the pace fast and the storylines right and action-filled! For the full effect you need to start from the beginning but each is an excellent book all by itself.
These books are have a super fast pace. The stories are awesome but I always want MORE, MORE, MORE! Seriously, every single story in this series has been great. The authors have been able to keep the pace fast and the storylines right and action-filled! For the full effect you need to start from the beginning but each is an excellent book all by itself.
July 13, 2018
Rika is on fire — until she gets captured! Can Leslie catch up and rescue her? Tons of action with unexpected twists.
November 16, 2018
Author M.D. Cooper brings us Rika's next adventure as she and her Marauders take on the Nietzschean Empire. While fighting on a world called Kansas Rika and her stealth scout and friend Leslie are taken aboard an enemy ship and taken to a black site. At that site which happens to be a rouge planet with a string of moons around it and orbital shipyards they find out that if they had pushed passed them these ships would've been launched and taken them out from behind. But that's not all as the AI that runs the system rebels and sides with Rika. I won't give away the ending but this is a great book and I highly recommend it for all science fiction fans.
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April 17, 2023Just in Time (JIT) 7 Beta Readers
Lisa Richman
Alastar Wilson
Cover Art by Tek Tan
Editing by Jen McDonnell
Rika Marauders-Rika Infiltrator
Forward Something that's always a bit fun with the books that are being narrated is that I'm often listening to a book that is two or three releases behind the one I'm writing.
It's hard to believe that Rika's journey started only a scant fifteen monts ago, on Dekar station- on that fateful day she was sold at auction to an unknown buyer. While it was arguably the lowest point in her life, it was also the event that turned everything around for her.
When she woke, she was on Pyra, a planet that would play a pivotal role in the next year of her life. There, she met Team Basilisk, a Marauder spec-ops group that had been tasked wis assassinating the Theban president.
While Rika spearheaded that operation, she never completed the mission, unable to kill President Ariana. It was then that we learned what Rika was really made of.
Lisa Richman
Alastar Wilson
Cover Art by Tek Tan
Editing by Jen McDonnell
Rika Marauders-Rika Infiltrator
Forward Something that's always a bit fun with the books that are being narrated is that I'm often listening to a book that is two or three releases behind the one I'm writing.
It's hard to believe that Rika's journey started only a scant fifteen monts ago, on Dekar station- on that fateful day she was sold at auction to an unknown buyer. While it was arguably the lowest point in her life, it was also the event that turned everything around for her.
When she woke, she was on Pyra, a planet that would play a pivotal role in the next year of her life. There, she met Team Basilisk, a Marauder spec-ops group that had been tasked wis assassinating the Theban president.
While Rika spearheaded that operation, she never completed the mission, unable to kill President Ariana. It was then that we learned what Rika was really made of.
July 14, 2018
Rika continuing to grow into a great leader here. Even if makes mistakes at times, she owns them and rectifies them, and doesn't lose the trust of those around her. Compared to the previous novel, more of the other mechs also get to shine here, and you see quite what a formidable force they can be when allowed to be. Good action and suspense in the book, with nothing drawn out too long. One slight cliffhanger at the end will be interesting to see how it goes, as I still can't quite work out what is going on there :)
July 24, 2018
Still Enjoying the Series
Probably closer to 3-1/2 stars, but I’m rounding up. I was a little concerned about the stories becoming too formulaic, and in some ways they are, but there is still plenty of new twists and enough character development for Rika to keep it enjoyable and interesting. She’s starting to ponder some moral and philosophical questions about who she is and what she is doing. She’s a killer, but not being a murderer. Remembering that the enemy soldiers are people, too.
Probably closer to 3-1/2 stars, but I’m rounding up. I was a little concerned about the stories becoming too formulaic, and in some ways they are, but there is still plenty of new twists and enough character development for Rika to keep it enjoyable and interesting. She’s starting to ponder some moral and philosophical questions about who she is and what she is doing. She’s a killer, but not being a murderer. Remembering that the enemy soldiers are people, too.
September 30, 2018
Once again we our hero Rika taking the fight to the Nietzscheans, but a small issue of getting captured throws a different spin on things. As we was expecting Alice has it appears shown her true colours, and I would not like to be in her shoes when Rika and the Marauders catch up with her. Looking forward to the next book.
July 12, 2018
Still loving Rika
This story was another wonderful adventure for Rika and her people. They accomplished a whole lot of K.A.T.N. and Rika and Leslie even managed to hold their own little party. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book.
This story was another wonderful adventure for Rika and her people. They accomplished a whole lot of K.A.T.N. and Rika and Leslie even managed to hold their own little party. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book.
March 23, 2023
As always, the book kept me at the edge of my seat. I was shocked at some points, and I had to put the book down several times because I was crying so bad I had to get up to get tissues. I had a great time reading it and am looking forward to Precipice of Darkness. Onward I go!
July 12, 2018
Amazing
It is an absolutely amazing thrill ride. You won't want to put it down till then end. Between laughing at the Mech antics and yelling at the enemies you will be pleased
It is an absolutely amazing thrill ride. You won't want to put it down till then end. Between laughing at the Mech antics and yelling at the enemies you will be pleased
July 16, 2018
Stellar!
Another great Rika story. She continues to grow as a leader and of course always getting herself into dangerous adventures.
Another great Rika story. She continues to grow as a leader and of course always getting herself into dangerous adventures.
September 6, 2018
Rika wow!!
Another fantastic read!! Already preordered the next one!! Can’t wait to see what more happens!! I would really not want to be Alice!! Read to find out what happens!!
Another fantastic read!! Already preordered the next one!! Can’t wait to see what more happens!! I would really not want to be Alice!! Read to find out what happens!!
December 11, 2018
Good Read enjoying this series
February 18, 2019
Even when she is commanding her mech's Rika has time to get herself into and out of trouble again going on a little adventure with her pal Leslie.
September 18, 2019
Wow
Risk grows on you first as the underdog then as she comes into her own as a strong and vibrant woman and leader
Risk grows on you first as the underdog then as she comes into her own as a strong and vibrant woman and leader
April 15, 2020
Another awesome ride with rika and friends. All I can is for M. Cooper to keep up the good work.
December 25, 2021
Awesome! Mech Dragons and Riders!! Loved it!!! ( I wannabe a Mech Dragon Rider! )
May 17, 2023
Excellent.
August 22, 2018
Should be called Rika: Dumbass. The entire plot is based on her idiotically walking into an ambush and then being carried away in a net. Any "infiltration" is accidental.
After a couple pretty good books, Cooper has returned to his bread and butter plot-devices: ambush, hesitation, and betrayal.
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