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Colony X
The ambush came out of nowhere.
Our fleet was decimated.
We were flung deep into uncharted space on the far side of the nebula.
Then the signal came—a mysterious distress call from an unknown planet.
I’m Space Marine Corporal Jeremiah Helgerson and my job is simple. Find the source of the distress call and save whoever is still alive. Get in, get out. Easy work for a space marine. But no matter how well trained you are, missions never go as planned, and this one was a disaster from the start.
Now we’re stranded, and they’re hunting us.
Those nightmares.
Ferocious, unstoppable.
And so very hungry.
Our fleet was decimated.
We were flung deep into uncharted space on the far side of the nebula.
Then the signal came—a mysterious distress call from an unknown planet.
I’m Space Marine Corporal Jeremiah Helgerson and my job is simple. Find the source of the distress call and save whoever is still alive. Get in, get out. Easy work for a space marine. But no matter how well trained you are, missions never go as planned, and this one was a disaster from the start.
Now we’re stranded, and they’re hunting us.
Those nightmares.
Ferocious, unstoppable.
And so very hungry.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2020
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About the author
William Turnage
4 books13 followersWilliam Turnage has hiked through the jungles of Colombia and climbed the mountains of Peru to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. He has sand boarded down giant sand dunes in South America and skied through the Italian and Austrian Alps. He competed in a Toughman boxing contest, and has achieved the rank of second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
In 2008 he left a high stress job in investment banking, sold all of his possessions, and moved to an exotic foreign country to be with the woman he loved.
William Turnage was born in Ashland, Virginia. He studied psychology and economics at the College of William and Mary and received an MBA from the University of Richmond.
William currently lives in Cartagena, Colombia with his beautiful wife and young son, where he owns an internet marketing business and writes.
In 2008 he left a high stress job in investment banking, sold all of his possessions, and moved to an exotic foreign country to be with the woman he loved.
William Turnage was born in Ashland, Virginia. He studied psychology and economics at the College of William and Mary and received an MBA from the University of Richmond.
William currently lives in Cartagena, Colombia with his beautiful wife and young son, where he owns an internet marketing business and writes.
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August 30, 2020
Very imaginative. Great character development.
I enjoyed the storyline. This author has high potential. The book itself needed human proofreading, as I read at least 20 correctly spelled words used wrongly, caused by computer spellcheck. Not enough research concerning military ranks and customs, but probably not noticeable by non military. I was very bothered by the use of “Dr Mangler” in genetic engineering. Clearly much too close to Dr Mengle of WWII German SS fame. I would also suggest one syllable names for the main characters. It would be easier for the writer and readers.
This is the first time I have read a work from the author, and I mean my criticism to hopefully benefit him. Great imagination! Review by 70 year old retired lieutenant colonel and attorney.
I enjoyed the storyline. This author has high potential. The book itself needed human proofreading, as I read at least 20 correctly spelled words used wrongly, caused by computer spellcheck. Not enough research concerning military ranks and customs, but probably not noticeable by non military. I was very bothered by the use of “Dr Mangler” in genetic engineering. Clearly much too close to Dr Mengle of WWII German SS fame. I would also suggest one syllable names for the main characters. It would be easier for the writer and readers.
This is the first time I have read a work from the author, and I mean my criticism to hopefully benefit him. Great imagination! Review by 70 year old retired lieutenant colonel and attorney.
August 30, 2020
Loved this story idea!
Great story of space marines going off task to initiate a rescue of colonists in an unknown world. A world inhabited with horrible monsters that the marines are no match for. It was so exciting that I had to read it straight through. Lucky it was the weekend! Such a surprise ending also!
Great story of space marines going off task to initiate a rescue of colonists in an unknown world. A world inhabited with horrible monsters that the marines are no match for. It was so exciting that I had to read it straight through. Lucky it was the weekend! Such a surprise ending also!
November 19, 2020
Great Adventure And Action
This is a great story with non-stop action. If you like space opera and fighting marines you will like this book. The storyline is well written and developed. I found it easy to dive into. The characters were easy to identify with and follow. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
This is a great story with non-stop action. If you like space opera and fighting marines you will like this book. The storyline is well written and developed. I found it easy to dive into. The characters were easy to identify with and follow. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
September 21, 2020
10 little indians
A decent enough story, but reads like it was dictated by someone with bad pronounciation to a machine with no knowledge of English homonyms. Example: liquid kept in a VILE???
A decent enough story, but reads like it was dictated by someone with bad pronounciation to a machine with no knowledge of English homonyms. Example: liquid kept in a VILE???
March 21, 2021
Intense
Well written story about a team of Marines on a spaceship that gets a distress call from a distant planet. They send a team to rescue the colony but have to fight various aliens on the way across the planet.Great read!
Well written story about a team of Marines on a spaceship that gets a distress call from a distant planet. They send a team to rescue the colony but have to fight various aliens on the way across the planet.Great read!
September 6, 2021
Excitingly Different
This book is a different take on what humans will do to reach the stars. This book is exciting and fast paced. It has sad parts as all Military books do. Give it a chance, it might surprise you.
This book is a different take on what humans will do to reach the stars. This book is exciting and fast paced. It has sad parts as all Military books do. Give it a chance, it might surprise you.
September 6, 2020
I loved it
Lotta action that an advance marine team face and enemy that is too much for out heroes. The ending gives way to another awesome book I hope?!!
Lotta action that an advance marine team face and enemy that is too much for out heroes. The ending gives way to another awesome book I hope?!!
October 1, 2020
This was an interesting twist.
Anybody that likes sci-fi will enjoy this book. It was great all the way through. I didn't know for sure what was happening until close to the end!
Anybody that likes sci-fi will enjoy this book. It was great all the way through. I didn't know for sure what was happening until close to the end!
January 14, 2021
An interesting book
This book has it all. Interesting characters as well as an intriguing storyline. With lots of action and suspense it will keep you interested
This book has it all. Interesting characters as well as an intriguing storyline. With lots of action and suspense it will keep you interested
February 3, 2021
I never caught on.
A really good read full of good military SF and First(?) Contact. Nonstop action and an amazing twist will hold you to the very last page.
A really good read full of good military SF and First(?) Contact. Nonstop action and an amazing twist will hold you to the very last page.
March 19, 2021
A little like alien
A good fast moving read with a lot of interesting twists. I like the way he involved the alien gestation to the story.
A good fast moving read with a lot of interesting twists. I like the way he involved the alien gestation to the story.
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