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A space fleet in shambles. A captain facing annihilation. There's never been a better time to play dirty…
Lieutenant Commander Cohen is furious. After his admiral's questionable tactics decimate all but two of their ships, Lt. Com. Cohen needs to get back to New Bristol in a hurry. But with a damaged hyperspace function, the remaining vessels are sitting ducks for the hungry, ruthless enemy…
To repair his ship, Cohen must engage a mysterious asteroid-based faction in a trade that could make or break the war. Carrying out insurgent missions on their ally's behalf, the entire plan rests on an impeccable battle strategy and just one tiny ship.
Can Lt. Com. Cohen survive the day or will the Deathless finally get their revenge?
Gunboat is the fourth book in the gritty Royal Marine Space Commandos military sci-fi series. If you like battle-hardened heroes, space fleet combat, and non-stop action, then you'll love Jon & James Evans' star-spanning exploits.
Buy Gunboat to overcome a desperate space battle today!- GenresScience Fiction
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2019
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About the author
Jon Evans
16 books9 followersJon Evans was born in Portsmouth, England and has worked in a fabulously dull series of jobs, none of which constitute a career. While doing these jobs the dream was always to become a writer and there were many false starts and unfinished projects.
With his brother James, he writes military science fiction in the Royal Marine Space Commandos universe. With the launch of Fleet in April 2021, there are now six books in the main series beginning with Commando which kicks off The Deathless War. They're also (slowly!) publishing a series of short stories about Marine X a.k.a. Ten - a fan favourite character with a colourful past.
With co-author Paul Teague the brothers have the By Strength and Guile trilogy, written in the same universe and time period and dealing with a special forces mission to combat a new foe, who inconsiderately reveal themselves while The Deathless War is raging.
Thieftakers is the first book in his renaissance fantasy series that will explore the life and adventures of a group of outsiders, assigned to the least desirable Watch posting in their city. Edrin Loft has plans to revolutionise the City Watch of Kalider and must prove his methods if he's to make headway. The Thieftakers are a rough bunch of misfits, whose only role is to chase the very dregs of society, where other members of the Watch fear to go.
The Edrin Loft Mysteries will be an ongoing series of novels and novellas based in Kalider, once the capital city of what is now known as The Shattered Empire. Once the series is well underway, there will be an epic fantasy series that deals with events on the macro scale, affecting the whole Shattered Empire. Currently this series is on hiatus while Jon works on the military science fiction series, but he intends to resume it once time permits.
He now lives in Cardiff, where his surname fools people into thinking he's a local.
You can follow the author's work at www.jonevansbooks.com
With his brother James, he writes military science fiction in the Royal Marine Space Commandos universe. With the launch of Fleet in April 2021, there are now six books in the main series beginning with Commando which kicks off The Deathless War. They're also (slowly!) publishing a series of short stories about Marine X a.k.a. Ten - a fan favourite character with a colourful past.
With co-author Paul Teague the brothers have the By Strength and Guile trilogy, written in the same universe and time period and dealing with a special forces mission to combat a new foe, who inconsiderately reveal themselves while The Deathless War is raging.
Thieftakers is the first book in his renaissance fantasy series that will explore the life and adventures of a group of outsiders, assigned to the least desirable Watch posting in their city. Edrin Loft has plans to revolutionise the City Watch of Kalider and must prove his methods if he's to make headway. The Thieftakers are a rough bunch of misfits, whose only role is to chase the very dregs of society, where other members of the Watch fear to go.
The Edrin Loft Mysteries will be an ongoing series of novels and novellas based in Kalider, once the capital city of what is now known as The Shattered Empire. Once the series is well underway, there will be an epic fantasy series that deals with events on the macro scale, affecting the whole Shattered Empire. Currently this series is on hiatus while Jon works on the military science fiction series, but he intends to resume it once time permits.
He now lives in Cardiff, where his surname fools people into thinking he's a local.
You can follow the author's work at www.jonevansbooks.com
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January 30, 2019
Fantastic
Well that a great story. Looking forward to when Dreadnought comes out just to see what marine X can get up to lol
Well that a great story. Looking forward to when Dreadnought comes out just to see what marine X can get up to lol
July 5, 2019
Hard to put down
After reading the first books in this series I had to wait for this book, it was worth waiting for . Now need to wait for the next book.
After reading the first books in this series I had to wait for this book, it was worth waiting for . Now need to wait for the next book.
October 15, 2019
Another victory
Great follow up to the first 3 books. Don’t want to spoil anything. But a great mix of personalities working together to achieve victory. Can’t wait for the next book and learn more about the marines of Sol and their new allies. And more about the standout Marine X and what he does next.
Great follow up to the first 3 books. Don’t want to spoil anything. But a great mix of personalities working together to achieve victory. Can’t wait for the next book and learn more about the marines of Sol and their new allies. And more about the standout Marine X and what he does next.
December 9, 2019
This has been a good series although there is a disturbing trend after the first book. The two following books have CPT Cohen strangely incompetent at the beginning but brilliant by the middle of the book. Not sure why.
Also, if an Admiral loses a fleet in battle what Navy puts him back in command of a second fleet with no inquiry?
Still a pretty good story.
Also, if an Admiral loses a fleet in battle what Navy puts him back in command of a second fleet with no inquiry?
Still a pretty good story.
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May 14, 2020
This is my favorite book so far. I like the addition of new species and worlds and the feeling of increased risk. (It didn't seem very risky when everyone just gets to upload into a new body if/when they die) Anyway, more of X is always good and I pretty much just one a whole book about him. Looking forward to the next book.
January 10, 2019
So good I'm left wanting more
Well I devoured that installment to fast, now what am I to do.
If you like your military sci-fi you will love this series.
I'm eagerly awaiting the next one
Well I devoured that installment to fast, now what am I to do.
If you like your military sci-fi you will love this series.
I'm eagerly awaiting the next one
January 27, 2019
Not very believable. I wasn't gripped by it but it was entertaining enough in a low key kitchen d of way
Not very believable.e but entertaining in slow key. I won t be reading the next one in the series for a while.
Not very believable.e but entertaining in slow key. I won t be reading the next one in the series for a while.
January 9, 2021
Brilliantly written plot
Outstandingly well written plot and story that unfolds and makes you feel like you are in the world with your friends in the marine's as they scuppered anything then at them
Outstandingly well written plot and story that unfolds and makes you feel like you are in the world with your friends in the marine's as they scuppered anything then at them
February 5, 2020
Tripe. Couldn’t finish it. First time in years I’ve not managed to even power through a poor book.
July 27, 2020
Well done ! Excellent action ! Fast paced and interesting ! Marine X is an awesome character !
May 26, 2019
A JE./JE. SYFY. Novel (TRMSCB - 4)/A Space Battle
JE./JR. have. penned the fourth novel in the RMSCB series, which contains a space battle between two important factions one to each side in the well known conflict. Two Space Armadas are closing to engage in a Space War to end the conflict between humans and the alleged lizard personnel. This fourth novel has done a superb job setting up the fifth novel of the series or a parallel war footinng between opposing firces. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JE./JR. have. penned the fourth novel in the RMSCB series, which contains a space battle between two important factions one to each side in the well known conflict. Two Space Armadas are closing to engage in a Space War to end the conflict between humans and the alleged lizard personnel. This fourth novel has done a superb job setting up the fifth novel of the series or a parallel war footinng between opposing firces. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 22, 2022
Decent story
Gunboat was the 4th novel, if you like this kind of story start at the beginning, you’ll learn about the people & tech that is continuing through this series.
Not the best of the set, but I will definitely buy & read the next book.
Gunboat was the 4th novel, if you like this kind of story start at the beginning, you’ll learn about the people & tech that is continuing through this series.
Not the best of the set, but I will definitely buy & read the next book.
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