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Brothers in Arms #2
13 Mercs
The war isn’t over. One victory can’t remove the warlike alien armadas from the galaxy, or vindicate the power elite and their mercenaries. Wounded, separated from his squad, Michael Priam must make an unholy alliance to keep the enemy from wiping the United Galactic Government from the star map.
When Michael finds himself prisoner on an outlaw’s ship, he is faced with recovering from wounds that should have killed him in time to fight a new menace facing the home system. His friends will see his actions as betrayal, but he must chose honor over happiness. When he is cast onto an ice moon by a treacherous new ally, he will fight a Skull outcast to survive, but also rely on him to escape in time to save people who won’t thank him for it.
Continue the fight that started on the Slog.
When Michael finds himself prisoner on an outlaw’s ship, he is faced with recovering from wounds that should have killed him in time to fight a new menace facing the home system. His friends will see his actions as betrayal, but he must chose honor over happiness. When he is cast onto an ice moon by a treacherous new ally, he will fight a Skull outcast to survive, but also rely on him to escape in time to save people who won’t thank him for it.
Continue the fight that started on the Slog.
- GenresScience Fiction
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2020
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Scott Moon
149 books212 followersScott Moon loves audio books, especially the works of George R.R. Martin, Patrick O'Brian, and Michael Connelly. He has been writing fantasy, science fiction, and urban fantasy thrillers most of his life and aims to read or listen to 100 books a year. Currently, he is a commissioned police officer serving in a street level counter drug and gang unit. Some of his most rewarding and heartbreaking work was as a detective in the Exploited Missing Child Unit. His favorite assignment is SWAT, primarily for the eighty pounds of tactical gear he gets to wear in the blazing summer heat. In 2005, he helped arrest a serial killer who had been at large for over thirty years.
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March 31, 2021
Well, I thought the main character in this book had died in the first book, "First Strike", of this series! I guess authors can pretty much get away with whatever they want and that's good because that has resulted in a second book in the series. And if that's not something surprising, this whole story is kind of off! I don't know, but I just can't get my military mind to accept a Corporal running around conversing with Colonels and Admirals as thought it's an every day occurrence. It's not in real life and it really shouldn't be in these books, but our main character is Corporal Michael Priam of the 9th Expeditionaries, Steel Company.
He was rescued by none other than Colonel Xen Chancellor, one of the original thirteen officers sponsored by the Priam family and subsequently, one of the thirteen to go rouge against the United Galactic Government (UGG). Corporal Priam was picked up from among the dead on Volger's World. He shouldn't be alive, but he is and now he wants to be sent back to his former unit. Well, the Colonel isn't going to do that quite yet. It appears that Col. Chancellor went rogue with a number of GGU fleet assets. His command ship being on of the primary vessels he now uses in what he believes should be the real war of the GGC. He's fighting a never ending battle against the Skull, but he's doing so a lot further out than the GGC wants to go. He is of the opinion that the GGC needs to get out her and stop the Skull while and where they can before they become a near Earth threat. But, the GGC military command doesn't really care what this rouge Colonel thinks and they believe they can stay as far away from the Skull as possible and they won't be bothered. Except the Skull is coming toward Earth and doing so at an every increasing rate.
So, how does Corporal Priam fit into all this. Well, as a family member of the very wealthy and influential Priam family, he was given certain codes to family products for whatever reason escapes me. Col. Chancellor believes that he can convince Corporal Priam to join his side and fight the good fight along with his Manticore Marines. And if he does get the Corporal to join his cause, the Corporal just might give the Colonel the PDT Codes (Priam Defense Technology) which would allow the Colonel and his staff to fully implement all the defensive capabilities of his starship Manticore. I find it kind of idiotic that this very young kid who chose not to go to the Professional Officer School and become and enlisted instead, would be given codes to some warship that probably wasn't around when he was old enough to know anything about anything! Still, the Colonel kind of convinces Priam to revel the codes and then he correctly decides he doesn't need the Corporal around any longer. Not surprising.
During this period where Corporal Priam has been captured by the rogue Colonel, he's allowed to join up with the Manticore Marines and engage in their fights against the Skull. He comes to realize that these Marines whom he consider his enemy, are no different than the Expeditionaries that he has been fighting with all along. They are fighting against the Skull and do not want to engage the GGC. Priam does figure out that as long as he's on this warship, it probably would be in his best interest to make sure it can defend itself so he decides to give the PDT codes to Col. Chancellor. That abruptly gets him exiled to an ice moon where he finds an abandoned Skull soldier and an abandoned GGC solider. Here his adventures take another turn. I will admit that Corporal Priam is resourceful and very, very lucky. He eventually manages to get his way back to friendly forces only to be caught in the middle of a major Skull attack. There's a lot of stuff going on around this lowly Corporal that probably should never have occurred.
I just don't see all this stuff happening to a solitary grunt Corporal who should have and probably would have died on Volger's World if the fighting had been as bad as he said it was. There were few survivors beyond him and he's not especially adept at warfighting. The story just sounds like it's trying to make him out to be more important than he really is. All the attention he gets from the Admiral and later the Major are not reasonable in my humble opinion. He should have been assigned to some Sergeant who's job would have been to get Priam back to his former unit and under the care of his Squad Leader, another Sergeant. Corporals just don't go wandering around on adventures like this guy does.
I guess there will be more stories/books in this series, but I doubt that I'll continue to follow it. They way things are going this Corporal will probably be making General in a few more books! That happens all the time, doesn't it?
He was rescued by none other than Colonel Xen Chancellor, one of the original thirteen officers sponsored by the Priam family and subsequently, one of the thirteen to go rouge against the United Galactic Government (UGG). Corporal Priam was picked up from among the dead on Volger's World. He shouldn't be alive, but he is and now he wants to be sent back to his former unit. Well, the Colonel isn't going to do that quite yet. It appears that Col. Chancellor went rogue with a number of GGU fleet assets. His command ship being on of the primary vessels he now uses in what he believes should be the real war of the GGC. He's fighting a never ending battle against the Skull, but he's doing so a lot further out than the GGC wants to go. He is of the opinion that the GGC needs to get out her and stop the Skull while and where they can before they become a near Earth threat. But, the GGC military command doesn't really care what this rouge Colonel thinks and they believe they can stay as far away from the Skull as possible and they won't be bothered. Except the Skull is coming toward Earth and doing so at an every increasing rate.
So, how does Corporal Priam fit into all this. Well, as a family member of the very wealthy and influential Priam family, he was given certain codes to family products for whatever reason escapes me. Col. Chancellor believes that he can convince Corporal Priam to join his side and fight the good fight along with his Manticore Marines. And if he does get the Corporal to join his cause, the Corporal just might give the Colonel the PDT Codes (Priam Defense Technology) which would allow the Colonel and his staff to fully implement all the defensive capabilities of his starship Manticore. I find it kind of idiotic that this very young kid who chose not to go to the Professional Officer School and become and enlisted instead, would be given codes to some warship that probably wasn't around when he was old enough to know anything about anything! Still, the Colonel kind of convinces Priam to revel the codes and then he correctly decides he doesn't need the Corporal around any longer. Not surprising.
During this period where Corporal Priam has been captured by the rogue Colonel, he's allowed to join up with the Manticore Marines and engage in their fights against the Skull. He comes to realize that these Marines whom he consider his enemy, are no different than the Expeditionaries that he has been fighting with all along. They are fighting against the Skull and do not want to engage the GGC. Priam does figure out that as long as he's on this warship, it probably would be in his best interest to make sure it can defend itself so he decides to give the PDT codes to Col. Chancellor. That abruptly gets him exiled to an ice moon where he finds an abandoned Skull soldier and an abandoned GGC solider. Here his adventures take another turn. I will admit that Corporal Priam is resourceful and very, very lucky. He eventually manages to get his way back to friendly forces only to be caught in the middle of a major Skull attack. There's a lot of stuff going on around this lowly Corporal that probably should never have occurred.
I just don't see all this stuff happening to a solitary grunt Corporal who should have and probably would have died on Volger's World if the fighting had been as bad as he said it was. There were few survivors beyond him and he's not especially adept at warfighting. The story just sounds like it's trying to make him out to be more important than he really is. All the attention he gets from the Admiral and later the Major are not reasonable in my humble opinion. He should have been assigned to some Sergeant who's job would have been to get Priam back to his former unit and under the care of his Squad Leader, another Sergeant. Corporals just don't go wandering around on adventures like this guy does.
I guess there will be more stories/books in this series, but I doubt that I'll continue to follow it. They way things are going this Corporal will probably be making General in a few more books! That happens all the time, doesn't it?
November 27, 2020
*’Mary Sue’ Poor Little Rich Boy Military Saga Continues*
“13 Mercs...Brothers in Arms Book 2,” continues the saga of a Hamlet-esque scion of the House Priam who escapes from one event till another with the most ‘Mary Sue’ of plot devices.
**Spoilers ahead**
The savant Expeditionary Force trooper (think U.S. Army Ranger sloppily grafted into a far future) marooned on a moon has an enemy alien who gives him a paper clip to reset a tablet to open a secured, derelict space vessel.
When this doesn’t pan out, the same enemy alien leads the intrepid trooper to another space vessel, a new one that the corporal has the codes for, with its crew conveniently dead in coffins within.
Just two (2) examples of how contrived and disingenuous are the plot devices employed by the author to move his story line along.
The combat at a tactical squad level rings mainly true, as does the comradeship of those who fight, bleed and die for each other.
The rest of the book is cringe.
Read fully via Kindle Unlimited.
“13 Mercs...Brothers in Arms Book 2,” continues the saga of a Hamlet-esque scion of the House Priam who escapes from one event till another with the most ‘Mary Sue’ of plot devices.
**Spoilers ahead**
The savant Expeditionary Force trooper (think U.S. Army Ranger sloppily grafted into a far future) marooned on a moon has an enemy alien who gives him a paper clip to reset a tablet to open a secured, derelict space vessel.
When this doesn’t pan out, the same enemy alien leads the intrepid trooper to another space vessel, a new one that the corporal has the codes for, with its crew conveniently dead in coffins within.
Just two (2) examples of how contrived and disingenuous are the plot devices employed by the author to move his story line along.
The combat at a tactical squad level rings mainly true, as does the comradeship of those who fight, bleed and die for each other.
The rest of the book is cringe.
Read fully via Kindle Unlimited.
October 4, 2021
yet another very good book
This book takes on a variety of space opera plot elements that are well done. There is plenty of action as well although not the volume of prior books. Layers of intricacies are partially revealed and this expands the story arc significantly and positively. A great read and we are out of the trench warfare.
This book takes on a variety of space opera plot elements that are well done. There is plenty of action as well although not the volume of prior books. Layers of intricacies are partially revealed and this expands the story arc significantly and positively. A great read and we are out of the trench warfare.
April 6, 2022
Carried on well from previous book without too much time spent back filling the story. Some areas of the story/plot were similar to other books but this didn't detract from the overall story. Some gaps in the story were there along with a number of convenient events but overall enjoyed the book. Now on to the finale.
January 13, 2021
Robert's Review and Comments
Oorah, love that Mech warfare, get some...yeah. I got a feeling Priam isn't done yet and the next mission might be the keystone to the whole puzzle. Thanks for a GoodRead.
Oorah, love that Mech warfare, get some...yeah. I got a feeling Priam isn't done yet and the next mission might be the keystone to the whole puzzle. Thanks for a GoodRead.
February 26, 2021
Fast pace
This is a fast pace space marine story. It is ful of surprises. Battles are well done. THEN the story ended Suddenly. Like the characters. But this alien is the key. Hope we see more of him
This is a fast pace space marine story. It is ful of surprises. Battles are well done. THEN the story ended Suddenly. Like the characters. But this alien is the key. Hope we see more of him
November 28, 2020
Cracking Storyline
That was a great storyline with a few twists and turns and plenty of blood and guts which is my favourite parts lol. Really looking forward to the third book
That was a great storyline with a few twists and turns and plenty of blood and guts which is my favourite parts lol. Really looking forward to the third book
January 15, 2021
War and more
The brothers are fighting for their lives and for the humans left, after nearly being obliterated on other planets they must be repelled here. That is the story.
The brothers are fighting for their lives and for the humans left, after nearly being obliterated on other planets they must be repelled here. That is the story.
January 23, 2021
Full of action, suspense and intrigue throughout the story. I loved it. Can’t wait to get the next book. I highly recommend this book.
January 26, 2021
Great action
This a good space marine saga that has great action and characters. The stories keep you reading past your bedtime very hard to put down
This a good space marine saga that has great action and characters. The stories keep you reading past your bedtime very hard to put down
January 31, 2021
good
it will suprise you as in the last book, a key person is kia, but is alive as well well done
it will suprise you as in the last book, a key person is kia, but is alive as well well done
April 28, 2021
Excellent military science fiction, good action
An overall fun read with good action, unusual alien advisaries and great character development. I plan to read the whole series.
An overall fun read with good action, unusual alien advisaries and great character development. I plan to read the whole series.
September 13, 2021
Fun read
Fun read with just enough twist to keep me engaged with this story. I'm looking forward for the next book in the series.
Fun read with just enough twist to keep me engaged with this story. I'm looking forward for the next book in the series.
September 30, 2022
Much better than the first one. Time for #3 now!
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