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The Contingency War #3
Rise of Nimrod Fleet
The fleet is ready for war. Now we just need some crews…
I am Captain Taylor Ray. Against all odds, my team has outwitted murderous racketeers and evaded the sadistic Hedalt military leader, Provost Adra. But in order to recover the men and women we need to crew the Nimrod Fleet we must infiltrate enemy territory and execute an audacious raid. Success will require all our cunning and guile, pushing each of our unique skills to the limit.
It won’t be easy, but what else is new?
Worse still, Provost Adra is closing in. She knows how to find us, and is lying in wait, ready to spring her trap. She’ll stop at nothing to destroy my crew and keep her secret safe. Even if it means ending her career.
The stakes have never been higher, on both sides. Failure means death. Success means war.
I wish there were better options, but come what may the Hedalt are in for one hell of a fight.
- GenresScience Fiction
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2019
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About the author
G.J. Ogden
82 books121 followersG J Ogden is a proud recipient of the Kindle Storyteller Award and has written over 50 books that have garnered over 15,000 5-star ratings. When he’s not writing, G J Ogden is usually getting whooped in games of Warhammer 40K by his son. Unless he’s playing Adepta Sororitas, then he wins.
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November 1, 2019
“No-one comes in peace. Every being in the galaxy wants something, and is willing to take it by force...”
I’m liking this series more and more through each new instalment. It’s more fascinating, a cat and mouse chase, suspenseful and exciting. The Simulant concept-an android with a human’s brain-is both thrilling and daunting, especially for what it was created by the temible and warrior alien species. The storyline told from different points of view-both human and alien-is gratifying and fulfilling. It has been a rollercoaster ride, fast paced, exciting and thrilling, along with a large cast of well-developed, believable characters, giving each clash of fleets an exciting turn. The Contingency 1 crew is fantastic, fun and resilient. The last of humanity’s survivors have come a long way to finally re-conquer what is rightfully theirs, planet Earth, and to “wake” the rest of the Simulants. Onto Earth’s Last War #4 now!
I’m liking this series more and more through each new instalment. It’s more fascinating, a cat and mouse chase, suspenseful and exciting. The Simulant concept-an android with a human’s brain-is both thrilling and daunting, especially for what it was created by the temible and warrior alien species. The storyline told from different points of view-both human and alien-is gratifying and fulfilling. It has been a rollercoaster ride, fast paced, exciting and thrilling, along with a large cast of well-developed, believable characters, giving each clash of fleets an exciting turn. The Contingency 1 crew is fantastic, fun and resilient. The last of humanity’s survivors have come a long way to finally re-conquer what is rightfully theirs, planet Earth, and to “wake” the rest of the Simulants. Onto Earth’s Last War #4 now!
October 23, 2019
Rise of Nimrod Fleet is the third book in G.J. Ogden's Contingency War series. In this installment Captain Taylor Ray, Casey Valera, Lieutenant Sarah Sonner, and Junior Lieutenant James Sonner aim to get the rest of humanity to fight against the Hedalt Empire. Meanwhile Provost Adra and Adjutant Lux aim to stop them and eradicate the last remaining remnants of humanity.
The twist in the beginning of the book is obvious to anyone who has read or watched science fiction in their life. But it is enjoyable as it both gives the book an opening action sequence as well as showing us how the characters are currently doing.
I was surprised by how much I cared for Lux in this book. There is one pivotal scene involving him that I was more emotional than I expected it to be. Even more surprising is how much Adra ended up caring for him by the end.
The book did expand the Hedalt Empire beyond just the military. This gives a much more three dimensional look at Hedalt society. For the first two books the species was shown to fully loathe humanity and it is good to be given a more nuanced look.
Throughout the series Taylor has been learning about his new powers. Limiting them this time around is the fact Adra is watching for him. This ends up making every time he uses them pulse pounding. He also continues to encounter a Satomi Rose which I'm beginning to think isn't her real name. Though I've been wrong about my crazy fantheories before.
I would recommend this book to those who have read the first two books in the Contingency War series as well as science fiction fans.
The twist in the beginning of the book is obvious to anyone who has read or watched science fiction in their life. But it is enjoyable as it both gives the book an opening action sequence as well as showing us how the characters are currently doing.
I was surprised by how much I cared for Lux in this book. There is one pivotal scene involving him that I was more emotional than I expected it to be. Even more surprising is how much Adra ended up caring for him by the end.
The book did expand the Hedalt Empire beyond just the military. This gives a much more three dimensional look at Hedalt society. For the first two books the species was shown to fully loathe humanity and it is good to be given a more nuanced look.
Throughout the series Taylor has been learning about his new powers. Limiting them this time around is the fact Adra is watching for him. This ends up making every time he uses them pulse pounding. He also continues to encounter a Satomi Rose which I'm beginning to think isn't her real name. Though I've been wrong about my crazy fantheories before.
I would recommend this book to those who have read the first two books in the Contingency War series as well as science fiction fans.
November 2, 2019
The Triumph💞 of Mankind🏃🏃🏃
This is the third book in the Contingency series, and should be read in order since its a continuing story.
The humans🏃 lost the first war💥 against the Hedalt👺 over 🌎Earth 300 years ago, and now the battle moves to space🚀.
The Achilles heel of the Hedalt👺 is space🚀. They have a genetic makeup given them by their creators that precludes all but a few of them from fast space travel🚀 by space jumping.
Instead they have developed artificial beings, or cyborgs using cloned human brains that man their ships🚀. Only the Captain and Adjutant are Hedalts👺 and are of the very few that can barely stand space🚀 travel. For being so superior in other ways, they are still dependant on humans🏃!
Hedalts, Audra👺 and Lux are still pursuing the human forces, their goal is the total annihilation of mankind. The Hedalt👺 are a cruel and heartless people, obsessed with the order of their highly structured society.
Audra👺 is so obsessed with killing what she believes is the last human💃, that she disobeys orders and gives chase to their ship🚀. The space jumps🚀 are taking a toll on Audra👺 and Lux. Too many and they will die. Each one seems physically worse than the last.
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱
I also got this ebook with KU.
This is a great story about the tenuousness of humans, and their never give up attitude. Where there's a will, there's a way!
This is the third book in the Contingency series, and should be read in order since its a continuing story.
The humans🏃 lost the first war💥 against the Hedalt👺 over 🌎Earth 300 years ago, and now the battle moves to space🚀.
The Achilles heel of the Hedalt👺 is space🚀. They have a genetic makeup given them by their creators that precludes all but a few of them from fast space travel🚀 by space jumping.
Instead they have developed artificial beings, or cyborgs using cloned human brains that man their ships🚀. Only the Captain and Adjutant are Hedalts👺 and are of the very few that can barely stand space🚀 travel. For being so superior in other ways, they are still dependant on humans🏃!
Hedalts, Audra👺 and Lux are still pursuing the human forces, their goal is the total annihilation of mankind. The Hedalt👺 are a cruel and heartless people, obsessed with the order of their highly structured society.
Audra👺 is so obsessed with killing what she believes is the last human💃, that she disobeys orders and gives chase to their ship🚀. The space jumps🚀 are taking a toll on Audra👺 and Lux. Too many and they will die. Each one seems physically worse than the last.
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱
I also got this ebook with KU.
This is a great story about the tenuousness of humans, and their never give up attitude. Where there's a will, there's a way!
November 1, 2019
Really enjoyed the third installment of this great series. The characters continue to grow and change and It’s been fun to follow them on their journey.
Trying to avoid spoilers but the conflict definitely moves forward. There are some pretty big changes in the arc of the plot and as the characters push towards their end goals in the last book I am curious about what we will happen.
Can’t wait for the fourth chapter!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout but chose to leave a review because I enjoyed this a lot!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Trying to avoid spoilers but the conflict definitely moves forward. There are some pretty big changes in the arc of the plot and as the characters push towards their end goals in the last book I am curious about what we will happen.
Can’t wait for the fourth chapter!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout but chose to leave a review because I enjoyed this a lot!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2019
Rise of Nimrod Fleet
Ok , We have all read a series , that gets worse as it goes along . Luckily this is NOT one of those .
The characters keep growing , the suspense is building . I cannot wait for the next Volume . Great writing ,
Excellent plot and story .
Ok , We have all read a series , that gets worse as it goes along . Luckily this is NOT one of those .
The characters keep growing , the suspense is building . I cannot wait for the next Volume . Great writing ,
Excellent plot and story .
November 1, 2019
This is a well written action packed story that pulled me in immediately and refused to let go all off the way through the book. Incredible character development and storyline make this a great choice.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 22, 2023
World building continues in book 3. The story is good but the continued references to current events and businesses or sayings draws me out of the universe… would these future time characters describe events basing their descriptions “like a Warner Brothers tv show”… I don’t know but the story arc continues to interest me.
April 20, 2020
Interesting Premise
3rd book in the series continues a struggle against impossible odds. In this way it follows the typical genre formula, but the writing is well paced and seldom boring.
3rd book in the series continues a struggle against impossible odds. In this way it follows the typical genre formula, but the writing is well paced and seldom boring.
May 15, 2020
Book three of the Contingency War
Great story so far. Very impressed with Mr. Ogden writing ability and his imagination. My daughter wants to be a writer and keep telling her to just let her desire and imagination take over. Cannot wait to read the outcome .
Great story so far. Very impressed with Mr. Ogden writing ability and his imagination. My daughter wants to be a writer and keep telling her to just let her desire and imagination take over. Cannot wait to read the outcome .
September 14, 2020
Jumping right into the action, this installment raises the stakes yet again while moving all the pieces and changing the playing board. Characters on both sides pushing themselves in this race for survival find help in unexpected places and unforeseen challenges. Lest you think this is all serious space battles, rest assured, the book was peppered throughout with the author's dry humor. I was going to post my favorite line, but spoiler!
More information about the Hedalt, the simulants, and the remaining humans was revealed, but it feels like there is still a big reveal coming. Actually, much of this book felt like a build up for the final show down. I've got my guesses, and I can't wait to see how it all plays out!
This is book 3 of 4 in the series. There is some background information provided, but more just enough to jog the reader's memory. This series is a story that builds and the books are best enjoyed in order.
More information about the Hedalt, the simulants, and the remaining humans was revealed, but it feels like there is still a big reveal coming. Actually, much of this book felt like a build up for the final show down. I've got my guesses, and I can't wait to see how it all plays out!
This is book 3 of 4 in the series. There is some background information provided, but more just enough to jog the reader's memory. This series is a story that builds and the books are best enjoyed in order.
December 31, 2019
Great Series and a Small Flaw
Great pace, interesting concept and well defined characters. I just wish the author would open the storytelling lens a small bit so we could hear and see the rest of the characters that inhabit the human base and alien worlds.
Great pace, interesting concept and well defined characters. I just wish the author would open the storytelling lens a small bit so we could hear and see the rest of the characters that inhabit the human base and alien worlds.
November 13, 2019
Outer space excitement
Fast moving action. I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to reading more of his books. Some very interesting plots
Fast moving action. I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to reading more of his books. Some very interesting plots
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