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Recruit: A Space Opera
Humanity hangs in the balance . . .. . . in this galaxy-spanning adventure.Formerly the youngest Admiral in Fleet history, J. Vance Hamblin has been pushed aside by envious peers.
Taking early retirement as a chance to start anew, Vance is unexpectedly offered a chance to redeem himself by the Empress Herself. But when Vance uncovers a high-level mutiny, he quickly realizes that there are hidden forces at play, manipulating everyone and everything for their own humanity enslaving ends.
Now Vance must face off against forces he can't even see before it's too late.
If you enjoyed the thrilling action of Star Wars and the suspense of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, you'll love this epic adventure.
Strap in for the ride!
Taking early retirement as a chance to start anew, Vance is unexpectedly offered a chance to redeem himself by the Empress Herself. But when Vance uncovers a high-level mutiny, he quickly realizes that there are hidden forces at play, manipulating everyone and everything for their own humanity enslaving ends.
Now Vance must face off against forces he can't even see before it's too late.
If you enjoyed the thrilling action of Star Wars and the suspense of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, you'll love this epic adventure.
Strap in for the ride!
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261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2019
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
January 13, 2024
Recruit is pretty much a remake of any number of stories. Startrek did an episode of beings from another galaxy taking over high ranking starfleet officers, Robert HeinLein had the puppet masters, TV had the invasion of the body snatchers, and countless others. The story was getting really good, until this little invading alien menace was revealed. That killed the story for me. I mean, I'm glad the story turned out the way it did, but still, something like this is hardly original, and to be honest, I really don't think it was necessary for the story. The author could have come up with some other mechanism to explain the behavior that got them where it was in the story. I'm not the least bit interested in continuing with this series.
For what it's worth though, I liked the story up to that point, so there is that.
For what it's worth though, I liked the story up to that point, so there is that.
November 18, 2023
An Interesting Beginning!
A good start for this space opera storyline, but one that would have been mch better had the author utilized a decent editor. The narrative suffers from missing words, misused homonyms and incorrect grammar. I realize this is par for the course these days, but it still rankles when found.
Character and plot development is acceptable, with several plot twists though these are perhaps less hidden than intended. This first installment ends on a positive note, hinting at more but not requiring the reader to follow.
A good start for this space opera storyline, but one that would have been mch better had the author utilized a decent editor. The narrative suffers from missing words, misused homonyms and incorrect grammar. I realize this is par for the course these days, but it still rankles when found.
Character and plot development is acceptable, with several plot twists though these are perhaps less hidden than intended. This first installment ends on a positive note, hinting at more but not requiring the reader to follow.
April 29, 2024
Amazing book!
I loved this book and the characters stayed up till 2:00 AM to finish it! Tried the use the like to get the second book but it didn’t work I hope I can get it from Amazon.
I loved this book and the characters stayed up till 2:00 AM to finish it! Tried the use the like to get the second book but it didn’t work I hope I can get it from Amazon.
July 2, 2025
Love is powerful
Recruit is one of those books that keeps the readers attention till the end. Then wanting to read the next in line as soon as possible or sooner. I gave it 5 stars but it was a 6 star read.
Recruit is one of those books that keeps the readers attention till the end. Then wanting to read the next in line as soon as possible or sooner. I gave it 5 stars but it was a 6 star read.
June 30, 2023
love, duty, friendship
The book stared slow but built into a solid story. As you read, the author built a government and a empire, leaders that you will learn to love.
The book stared slow but built into a solid story. As you read, the author built a government and a empire, leaders that you will learn to love.
July 4, 2023
Highly recommended
A few 'how did that happen' moments, but overall an excellent read. The characters are a bit too perfect, and could use an editor
A few 'how did that happen' moments, but overall an excellent read. The characters are a bit too perfect, and could use an editor
November 12, 2023
Great read
I've seldom enjoyed a novel as much as I have this. Fast-paced, and we'll plotted. The characters are well described, and they are as good as any I've read.
I've seldom enjoyed a novel as much as I have this. Fast-paced, and we'll plotted. The characters are well described, and they are as good as any I've read.
March 2, 2024
Fabulius
I am a sucker for military space opera. The story was simple direct and fun to read and enjoy overall a good story.
I am a sucker for military space opera. The story was simple direct and fun to read and enjoy overall a good story.
April 8, 2024
You will be taken. Do not resist!
Ok. All I can say is, I'm Hooked!
Fast paced. Intriguing. Good vs ? Alien possession.
Can't wait to start the next book.
Come join me!
Ok. All I can say is, I'm Hooked!
Fast paced. Intriguing. Good vs ? Alien possession.
Can't wait to start the next book.
Come join me!
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