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Sa’Nerra Universe #1-3
Omega Taskforce Series #1-3
To win the war one man must break the rules of war. Because in the fight against the ruthless Sa’Nerran Empire there is only victory or death. The Sa’Nerra were close to defeat, then everything changed. Armed with a unique neural weapon, the merciless alien warriors turned Fleet crew against their own. Entire warships went rogue. Suspicion and fear ran riot. Victory now required new tactics and a new kind of ship and crew. Lucas Sterling is an Omega Captain. He is the commander of the Fleet Marauder Invictus – an elite, black-ops warship that operates outside the rules of combat. Together with his crew of Omega officers – each chosen in a depraved and monstrous trial of grit and determination – Sterling will stop at nothing to beat the brutal Sa’Nerra. Even if that means killing Fleet crew that have been “turned”. Even if that means killing the people he loves. They say space is cold, but the heart of an Omega Captain is colder still… This Special Edition Omnibus contains the first three books in the epic Omega Taskforce military sci-fi series. If you like the sound of Battlestar Galactica crossed with Star Trek's Section 31, you'll love it. Enjoy ruthless alien warriors, running gun battles, devastating space combat, mystery, high-stakes action and epic twists. Start reading today! Books included in the
1022 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2021
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G.J. Ogden
85 books118 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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March 23, 2022
This review is for the audiobook version of Omega Taskforce 1-3 by GJ Ogden and narrated by Steve Barnes.
Omega Taskforce fits among some of my favorite military sci-fi and space opera series. The premise and set up are unique and present the characters with understandable moral dilemmas that make the reader think.
If you enjoy Jack Campbell, Orson Scott Card, and/or Joe Haldeman then you’ll likely enjoy Omega Taskforce as well.
Steve Barnes wasn’t as good a narrator as Ogden proved to be as an author. He was fine, but his performance wasn’t very memorable. I’ll remember Taskforce long after I’ve forgotten Barnes.
I was provided a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and feedback.
Omega Taskforce fits among some of my favorite military sci-fi and space opera series. The premise and set up are unique and present the characters with understandable moral dilemmas that make the reader think.
If you enjoy Jack Campbell, Orson Scott Card, and/or Joe Haldeman then you’ll likely enjoy Omega Taskforce as well.
Steve Barnes wasn’t as good a narrator as Ogden proved to be as an author. He was fine, but his performance wasn’t very memorable. I’ll remember Taskforce long after I’ve forgotten Barnes.
I was provided a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and feedback.
October 16, 2021
This Volume Was Essential
This book provided more information about the enemy and the internal conflicts within the Earth
forces. The dialogue and explanations of each crewmember provided more understanding of their personalities.
This book provided more information about the enemy and the internal conflicts within the Earth
forces. The dialogue and explanations of each crewmember provided more understanding of their personalities.
May 22, 2023
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book. free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
I like sci-fi but, being the low-brow fella I am, I prefer stories with lots of of action, space battles and explosions rather than deep world-building politics. As such, this book was a pleasant surprise as, while not brainless, it has action and excitement in spaces.
I'm unsure of the years that passed between the writing of the 3 books in this compilation, but I assume several passed as the difference in writing from book 1, through 2 and into 3 is startling. Book one feels like a self-published pulp novel with unrealistic, shallow caricatures of heroes and non-nonsensical scenes. That said, the story was great and the threat of the Sa'Nerra felt very real with high stakes and the hijacking of humans was a brilliant idea I'd not seen as an invasion method before.
Book 2, while still suffering from stereotypes (such an almost entirely female main crew..), the characters are much deeper and some (such as the excellent standout character Griffin) are really well written and memorable.
Again, action has really improved and it was great to see both excellent space battles, but also a fantastically powerful female characters.
By book 3 is where Ogden has really hit his stride, with both amazing action but also a real sense of humanity to the crew (both for the human members and others), with a real sense of mental suffering and PTSD with the crew facing a hunt into the unknown depths of The Void.
Throughout all books, regardless of the quality of the writing, Steve Barnes' work is top notch with each character narrated with personality and emotion. He really succeeds in added gravitas to moments of danger and humour to the rare, but all the more essential light-hearted moments.
An excellent read and I'm pumped for books 4 onwards.
I like sci-fi but, being the low-brow fella I am, I prefer stories with lots of of action, space battles and explosions rather than deep world-building politics. As such, this book was a pleasant surprise as, while not brainless, it has action and excitement in spaces.
I'm unsure of the years that passed between the writing of the 3 books in this compilation, but I assume several passed as the difference in writing from book 1, through 2 and into 3 is startling. Book one feels like a self-published pulp novel with unrealistic, shallow caricatures of heroes and non-nonsensical scenes. That said, the story was great and the threat of the Sa'Nerra felt very real with high stakes and the hijacking of humans was a brilliant idea I'd not seen as an invasion method before.
Book 2, while still suffering from stereotypes (such an almost entirely female main crew..), the characters are much deeper and some (such as the excellent standout character Griffin) are really well written and memorable.
Again, action has really improved and it was great to see both excellent space battles, but also a fantastically powerful female characters.
By book 3 is where Ogden has really hit his stride, with both amazing action but also a real sense of humanity to the crew (both for the human members and others), with a real sense of mental suffering and PTSD with the crew facing a hunt into the unknown depths of The Void.
Throughout all books, regardless of the quality of the writing, Steve Barnes' work is top notch with each character narrated with personality and emotion. He really succeeds in added gravitas to moments of danger and humour to the rare, but all the more essential light-hearted moments.
An excellent read and I'm pumped for books 4 onwards.
September 5, 2021
Humanity expanded into the universe and bumped into a hive species that has no concept of surrender or negotiation - and to make matters worse, they are smart. These aren't mindless completely alien bugs looking for protein like in Weber & White's The Shiva Option. These aliens are a manipulative, conniving enemy turning some of humanity's greatest strengths into liabilities. The team fighting them? A ship full of the coldest, most ruthless, morally ambiguous soldiers a certain secret department could dredge up. They'll do what needs to be done, no matter the cost, but is it enough? and is it worth it?
Explosive, action-filled, military sci-fi space opera. Everything from space battles to hand-to-hand combat. This ship is crewed with mostly the kind of people Frank Castle would fit in well with. They seem like good people, but kinda scary and you don't want to be on their bad side - especially since some of them are unnerved by their companions. Humor was well used in this book too - kept things moving and from getting too dark. The political intrigue was wrapped into the story in an interesting way too - the repercussions of attacks on various human outposts play a roll in the conflict as well adding depth.
The character development in this series is top notch - as the series progresses cracks are showing, it seems the crew might be human after all. Well, maybe not the doctor - he's still creepy. Loved the addition of the latest 4 legged crew member, and the ongoing jokes about the meal packs. Hey, sometimes that is what matters. The complexity con the conflict at home, with the aliens, with outposts - this is a great, rich, fully nuanced read, not some singularly focused war.
Explosive, action-filled, military sci-fi space opera. Everything from space battles to hand-to-hand combat. This ship is crewed with mostly the kind of people Frank Castle would fit in well with. They seem like good people, but kinda scary and you don't want to be on their bad side - especially since some of them are unnerved by their companions. Humor was well used in this book too - kept things moving and from getting too dark. The political intrigue was wrapped into the story in an interesting way too - the repercussions of attacks on various human outposts play a roll in the conflict as well adding depth.
The character development in this series is top notch - as the series progresses cracks are showing, it seems the crew might be human after all. Well, maybe not the doctor - he's still creepy. Loved the addition of the latest 4 legged crew member, and the ongoing jokes about the meal packs. Hey, sometimes that is what matters. The complexity con the conflict at home, with the aliens, with outposts - this is a great, rich, fully nuanced read, not some singularly focused war.
October 17, 2024
I'm a fan of sci fi military fiction, so I enjoyed this for the most part. I would have loved to dig a little deeper into the characters though, especially Commander Graves, there has to be an interesting story there. I read the first three books, I don't know if there is any more to the series than that, but it would be a shame if there wasn't more to it.
Two things bothered me though. The over use of the phrase "hit back" in place of replied or responded over the course of book 2 and 3. And the fact that they always went offship with five commandoes and all of them die every time. Is that a question of poor leadership/bad staffing or a poor training issue by fleet?
If you like sci fi military fic, give it a go.
Two things bothered me though. The over use of the phrase "hit back" in place of replied or responded over the course of book 2 and 3. And the fact that they always went offship with five commandoes and all of them die every time. Is that a question of poor leadership/bad staffing or a poor training issue by fleet?
If you like sci fi military fic, give it a go.
October 17, 2021
Engaging
Ok. First of all I want to know how Jinx got hurt and then I want to know how many times does the bridge crew and the captain in particular have to peel themselves off the floor before they install harnesses. Just saying. I loved the book and the characters though no romance which I usually like and the drama.
Ok. First of all I want to know how Jinx got hurt and then I want to know how many times does the bridge crew and the captain in particular have to peel themselves off the floor before they install harnesses. Just saying. I loved the book and the characters though no romance which I usually like and the drama.
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January 13, 2022Good book with plenty of action
Really good character development as the books carried on. Can't wait for the next books in the series. Many hard choices must be made in war but there is always a cost to the men and women that make these decisions.
Really good character development as the books carried on. Can't wait for the next books in the series. Many hard choices must be made in war but there is always a cost to the men and women that make these decisions.
January 6, 2022
A nice trilogy
An easy to read story. The characters are very nice. The premise is interesting and a goid way to fill time.
An easy to read story. The characters are very nice. The premise is interesting and a goid way to fill time.
December 16, 2022
2 of this set done...1 to finish.
June 17, 2022
Great story But :
Author Gareth J. Ogden created a beautiful Universe only that us science-fiction readers pay attention to every word and sounds, Mistakes like Captain Lucas Sterling not understanding how he didn’t notice that his Lieutenant is the daughter of a really famous Captain even after she tells him that she never got alone with her father hence she used her mother’s maidan name, also once getting pushed into the back of the seat when there are no seats on the ship deck ( which also makes no sense )and the unlimited commandos on such a small ship like they got a clone factory down at the bay area.
Also i would love to know what so special about the Invictus ( a small ship without any surprises like special weapons or being able to go invisible ) Nothing !
Now the part of the review which I’m having problems finding the words but I’ll try:
Great story which missing emotions or something that I don’t have the right words to explain, something which i can’t understand but for sure something is not there.
Oded Ostfeld.
Author Gareth J. Ogden created a beautiful Universe only that us science-fiction readers pay attention to every word and sounds, Mistakes like Captain Lucas Sterling not understanding how he didn’t notice that his Lieutenant is the daughter of a really famous Captain even after she tells him that she never got alone with her father hence she used her mother’s maidan name, also once getting pushed into the back of the seat when there are no seats on the ship deck ( which also makes no sense )and the unlimited commandos on such a small ship like they got a clone factory down at the bay area.
Also i would love to know what so special about the Invictus ( a small ship without any surprises like special weapons or being able to go invisible ) Nothing !
Now the part of the review which I’m having problems finding the words but I’ll try:
Great story which missing emotions or something that I don’t have the right words to explain, something which i can’t understand but for sure something is not there.
Oded Ostfeld.
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