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Outcast Marines #2
The Kepler Rescue
Comrades in arms who would gladly stab you in the back, superior officers with deadly secrets, and a rescue mission a with hidden agenda. It’s just another day for the Outcast Marines.
A Military Science Fiction adventure from author James David Victor
Solomon and his Gold Squad saved the day once, but there is no rest for the wicked. Back on Ganymede, they are faced with treachery from other squads, a mysterious illness that is thinning their ranks, and a secret from the past that might cost them their lives. And all that’s before they fly blindly into a deadly mission with more questions than answers.
The Kepler Rescue is the second book in the Outcast Marines series. If you like science fiction with “heroes” who are anything but, the Outcast Marines will suck you into their battle to save humanity, from itself and the rest of the galaxy.
Download The Kepler Rescue and see how the “bad guys” save humanity in the 23rd century!
A Military Science Fiction adventure from author James David Victor
Solomon and his Gold Squad saved the day once, but there is no rest for the wicked. Back on Ganymede, they are faced with treachery from other squads, a mysterious illness that is thinning their ranks, and a secret from the past that might cost them their lives. And all that’s before they fly blindly into a deadly mission with more questions than answers.
The Kepler Rescue is the second book in the Outcast Marines series. If you like science fiction with “heroes” who are anything but, the Outcast Marines will suck you into their battle to save humanity, from itself and the rest of the galaxy.
Download The Kepler Rescue and see how the “bad guys” save humanity in the 23rd century!
- GenresScience FictionSpace
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2019
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James David Victor
214 books95 followersJames David Victor is the pen name used by science fiction and fantasy author David J. VanBergen Jr. for co-authored projects. It is his way of sharing more stories with you than he could write by himself.
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March 31, 2019
First off I have got to comment on the book cover art work, it’s terrible! I can’t believe that Solomon Cready looks as bad as that guy on the cover. It’s just seems off. Even Jezzie Wen isn’t that great a drawing. And, to complete my complaint, how in the world can Malady fit into anything the other Outcast Marines are doing. He must train all by himself every day and then recharge while not training. If the hits one of the Outcast Marines, it would be all over for them! And lastly, how come just these three characters are shown on every book cover, I mean, change it up a little and not by just moving two of the characters from one side or the other. Ok, that’s all my complaining about the art work.
Again, I have to say that this book seems short. Having already read book three now (review coming later), I noticed they are all short books. I’m not a speed reader, but I can start reading at 11:30 pm and I’ll finish one of these books by 2:15 am. Yeah, I know that’s a strange time to read, but it’s what I do. I finished the third book in the one night of reading.
Oh, don’t get me wrong, I like these books. The characters are very interesting and what they’re going through is interesting also. They have to deal with Warden Coates in every book and he’s not a fan of Solomon Cready. Yet, Solomon is holding his own and getting to become a pretty good Specialist Commander.
Even though Solomon is dead tired from each days training, he finds that his recover period is getting shorter. He doesn’t know what’s going on, but from previously overheard conversations he knows that the Outcast Marines are getting drugged every night in their food. It helps them sleep and recuperate. Yet, he wants to know more. So, having managed to palm Dr. Palinov’s ID card, he secretly slinks down to her lab late at night. There he finds the vials of something called “DNA Complex-strand variant 21”. He also notices that most of the marine recruits are getting something along the lines of 2.3% of the solution with each injection. That is everyone except him. He was astounded to see that his dosage was 48%! Just what was this stuff doing to him?
In the meantime, his Gold Squadmate, Jezzie Wen got a reminder of her past life or what she thought was her past life. One of the staffers spoke to her in a private setting telling her that she had a job to do for her old Yakuza boss, Mr. Mihashi. Wen had though that she was safe from the Yakuza, but that thought was shattered with this message. They had some how gotten an operative into the staff of the Marine base and he was acting as her “handler”, a very deadly handler. Of course, the job she was assigned was none other than killing Solomon Cready!
Well, just like in the last book, a new mission comes in the Outcast Marines. This time they are going to have to go find the deep-field station-ship Kepler. It has gone missing and needs to be found. This time the Outcast Marines are all loaded about a transport and sent deep into space. They are dropped off near an astroid field which is as good a place as any to find a missing ship. Each Outcast Marine squad is assiged to a Scout ship and sent off to find what they can. It’s soon apparent to Solomon Cready that there are other things out her than just a lost ship and Outcast Marines. Raiders have a habit of showing up at the wrong times. So now, he and his squad are going to have to fight them off as well as try and find the Kepler. Oh, and they need to avoid getting smashed to bits by some of these large and dangerous astroids.
Good story, lots of unexpected action and great writing. Now I’m on to book three, “The Titan Gambit”.
Again, I have to say that this book seems short. Having already read book three now (review coming later), I noticed they are all short books. I’m not a speed reader, but I can start reading at 11:30 pm and I’ll finish one of these books by 2:15 am. Yeah, I know that’s a strange time to read, but it’s what I do. I finished the third book in the one night of reading.
Oh, don’t get me wrong, I like these books. The characters are very interesting and what they’re going through is interesting also. They have to deal with Warden Coates in every book and he’s not a fan of Solomon Cready. Yet, Solomon is holding his own and getting to become a pretty good Specialist Commander.
Even though Solomon is dead tired from each days training, he finds that his recover period is getting shorter. He doesn’t know what’s going on, but from previously overheard conversations he knows that the Outcast Marines are getting drugged every night in their food. It helps them sleep and recuperate. Yet, he wants to know more. So, having managed to palm Dr. Palinov’s ID card, he secretly slinks down to her lab late at night. There he finds the vials of something called “DNA Complex-strand variant 21”. He also notices that most of the marine recruits are getting something along the lines of 2.3% of the solution with each injection. That is everyone except him. He was astounded to see that his dosage was 48%! Just what was this stuff doing to him?
In the meantime, his Gold Squadmate, Jezzie Wen got a reminder of her past life or what she thought was her past life. One of the staffers spoke to her in a private setting telling her that she had a job to do for her old Yakuza boss, Mr. Mihashi. Wen had though that she was safe from the Yakuza, but that thought was shattered with this message. They had some how gotten an operative into the staff of the Marine base and he was acting as her “handler”, a very deadly handler. Of course, the job she was assigned was none other than killing Solomon Cready!
Well, just like in the last book, a new mission comes in the Outcast Marines. This time they are going to have to go find the deep-field station-ship Kepler. It has gone missing and needs to be found. This time the Outcast Marines are all loaded about a transport and sent deep into space. They are dropped off near an astroid field which is as good a place as any to find a missing ship. Each Outcast Marine squad is assiged to a Scout ship and sent off to find what they can. It’s soon apparent to Solomon Cready that there are other things out her than just a lost ship and Outcast Marines. Raiders have a habit of showing up at the wrong times. So now, he and his squad are going to have to fight them off as well as try and find the Kepler. Oh, and they need to avoid getting smashed to bits by some of these large and dangerous astroids.
Good story, lots of unexpected action and great writing. Now I’m on to book three, “The Titan Gambit”.
April 3, 2019
Good book, excellent characters, not too keen on the protagonist.
I like this book, it’s in a bite sized version, it does not take too long to read it. What I am not too keen on is Solomon The protagonist in the book. As far as I am concerned Jezebel makes a more compelling character. I will give the next book a try to see if my opinion changes. Read the book for yourself, you might like Solomon.
I like this book, it’s in a bite sized version, it does not take too long to read it. What I am not too keen on is Solomon The protagonist in the book. As far as I am concerned Jezebel makes a more compelling character. I will give the next book a try to see if my opinion changes. Read the book for yourself, you might like Solomon.
September 6, 2021
Not bad, but not great either. The characters are improving from the first book as they develop, but there’s nothing really to distinguish this series from any other mil-scifi, “marines in space” series in the genre.
I’ll continue to read the series because I picked up the digital box set with 8+ books, but I wouldn’t see myself rushing to read the next if I was paying full price.
I’ll continue to read the series because I picked up the digital box set with 8+ books, but I wouldn’t see myself rushing to read the next if I was paying full price.
August 14, 2023
Even better.
Book two in the series expands on the reason the convicts are being trained as marines and what the drugs are doing to their body's and minds. The main characters are beginning to take shape and the storylines are starting to explain the reasons for all the secrecy and deception, well worth reading not five stars yet but getting there, Baz.
Book two in the series expands on the reason the convicts are being trained as marines and what the drugs are doing to their body's and minds. The main characters are beginning to take shape and the storylines are starting to explain the reasons for all the secrecy and deception, well worth reading not five stars yet but getting there, Baz.
February 26, 2019
Enough excitement for all
This was certainly an exciting segment and although the group finished their mission, it still felt like a cliffhanger ending to me. Not my favorite style of story.
This was certainly an exciting segment and although the group finished their mission, it still felt like a cliffhanger ending to me. Not my favorite style of story.
March 17, 2019
Good well paced book
Good likeable characters with a different spin on space marines being convicts. So if you like space marines where the characters slowly build this id good book for you.
Good likeable characters with a different spin on space marines being convicts. So if you like space marines where the characters slowly build this id good book for you.
March 30, 2019
Interesting
The story continues revealing a few traces of major corruption. Crates of marine weapons in the hands of
Rebels (no retribution) the Kepler without cargo, parts of giant robots?
The story continues revealing a few traces of major corruption. Crates of marine weapons in the hands of
Rebels (no retribution) the Kepler without cargo, parts of giant robots?
January 5, 2023
Intrigue is building. It’s somewhat like reading a Harry Bosch novel where his superiors are always on him for one thing or another. Which can be a bit wearing. Hopefully it will get resolved soon.
February 9, 2023
Good read
This is the second in the series. The first was good and intriguing enough to warrant buying the second. Now I am awaiting the download on the third. I want to see how this story and the lives of the characters play out. The characters all have depth.
This is the second in the series. The first was good and intriguing enough to warrant buying the second. Now I am awaiting the download on the third. I want to see how this story and the lives of the characters play out. The characters all have depth.
March 20, 2024
Solomon and his Gold Squad are back in training, but the warden is still gunning for him. Trying to avoid Titan, Solomon stumbles on the secret of what is being done to the outcasts. Good story that moves at a nice pace.
February 16, 2019
Another great story
Well what can one say, one was impressed lol. Looking forward to episode 3. Hope it comes out soon. Really getting into James David Victor
Well what can one say, one was impressed lol. Looking forward to episode 3. Hope it comes out soon. Really getting into James David Victor
February 23, 2019
I am loving this new series and so glad to get to go along for the ride. So many secrets going around. I can't wait to see what happens next.
March 3, 2019
First rate second installment of this space opera some back story on both Wen and Solomon.
Plus an insight into what is happening with the outcasts.
Plenty of action and intrigue.
Plus an insight into what is happening with the outcasts.
Plenty of action and intrigue.
April 11, 2019
GET THEM ALL
About the author. He keeps coming up with new twists. Everything he writes is better than expected. I'm a picky reader and he is one of my favorite picks.
About the author. He keeps coming up with new twists. Everything he writes is better than expected. I'm a picky reader and he is one of my favorite picks.
June 8, 2019
WOW!
GOOD READING! I was kept totally doing reading from start to finish. I can hardly wait to read the next book.
GOOD READING! I was kept totally doing reading from start to finish. I can hardly wait to read the next book.
May 19, 2021
It wildbill
He's about40 yrs ahead of his time in with his imagine nation great work as allways thanks again for the great books as allways bill
He's about40 yrs ahead of his time in with his imagine nation great work as allways thanks again for the great books as allways bill
January 3, 2022
Boring book
The plot or the content of this book should only be a chapter or two. Not sure worth continued reading the series.
The plot or the content of this book should only be a chapter or two. Not sure worth continued reading the series.
December 31, 2022
Great read!
I'm enjoying the ongoing adventures of Solomon Cready as he maneuvures through the training missions on Ganymede and further out of the solar system.
I'm enjoying the ongoing adventures of Solomon Cready as he maneuvures through the training missions on Ganymede and further out of the solar system.
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May 2, 2019Wow!
This is real human centered ultraviolence. Can’t wait to see how our genetically enhanced heroes and heroines manage to defeat a world that seems designed to destroy them.
This is real human centered ultraviolence. Can’t wait to see how our genetically enhanced heroes and heroines manage to defeat a world that seems designed to destroy them.
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