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Mech Force #2
Brimstone
Nathan Stout is a prisoner of the past...but not his own past.
Captured by a man who was once the closest friend of Nate's Prime, from whom he was cloned decades ago, Nate is alive because Robert Franklin needs something from him. Something he can use to topple governments and take control of a world gone mad.
Once he has it, Nate may be expendable.
Meanwhile, Broken Arrow Mercenary Force is in tatters. Roach and Mule are left huddling in their last safe haven, alone, confused, and afraid. But they're BAMF and they don't give up.
Searching among the dregs of society in the ruins of post-war Virginia, they find an old soldier turned mercenary who may be able to help them find Nate...and find out why he was taken.
Captured by a man who was once the closest friend of Nate's Prime, from whom he was cloned decades ago, Nate is alive because Robert Franklin needs something from him. Something he can use to topple governments and take control of a world gone mad.
Once he has it, Nate may be expendable.
Meanwhile, Broken Arrow Mercenary Force is in tatters. Roach and Mule are left huddling in their last safe haven, alone, confused, and afraid. But they're BAMF and they don't give up.
Searching among the dregs of society in the ruins of post-war Virginia, they find an old soldier turned mercenary who may be able to help them find Nate...and find out why he was taken.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2021
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Rick Partlow
213 books374 followersRick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.
He has written over 70 books in over a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in many different anthologies.
He currently lives in norther Wyoming with his wife and their dog. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.
He has written over 70 books in over a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in many different anthologies.
He currently lives in norther Wyoming with his wife and their dog. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.
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April 2, 2022
Captured by his, well Nate primes, best friend looking for information to bring down the government. At the same time Broken Arrow is a mess thinking the worst, and the only thing they can do is find a old warrior that can explain or maybe why even help find Nate so they can rescue him and finally get the whole truth.
This is a great action packed book full of suspense and twists. The characters are awesome as is the story-line. The audio was made that much better by the wonderful voice of James Patrick Cronin who did the narration of the audiobook. He was able to take what the author wonderfully wrote and transfer it to a awesome listening experience. I loved it a lot and can't wait for more. I really hope you will love it too.
This is a great action packed book full of suspense and twists. The characters are awesome as is the story-line. The audio was made that much better by the wonderful voice of James Patrick Cronin who did the narration of the audiobook. He was able to take what the author wonderfully wrote and transfer it to a awesome listening experience. I loved it a lot and can't wait for more. I really hope you will love it too.
October 7, 2025
I had hoped for more.
The cast of characters is good, the camaraderie is good, the action is good. I'm not sure what my disconnect is here, but I was on the edge of boredom for a lot of this. The big bad villain is just kind of a cartoon. It's a nice contrast that he's also a dupe who's gone all mad scientist. But the rest, it's just a bit muddy. I think that's the best way to describe the plot: muddy.
The narration by James Patrick Cronin was what kept me going. But I'm done with this series. Life is too short and there are just so many other books to read.
The cast of characters is good, the camaraderie is good, the action is good. I'm not sure what my disconnect is here, but I was on the edge of boredom for a lot of this. The big bad villain is just kind of a cartoon. It's a nice contrast that he's also a dupe who's gone all mad scientist. But the rest, it's just a bit muddy. I think that's the best way to describe the plot: muddy.
The narration by James Patrick Cronin was what kept me going. But I'm done with this series. Life is too short and there are just so many other books to read.
December 26, 2021
Good mil-scifi series
Another entry in a bleak possible future where the US and Russia fight over scraps. Engaging story, good characters and action. A believably dystopian future. My only quibble is that the scenario is more likely to play out on the West coast with the Chinese.
Another entry in a bleak possible future where the US and Russia fight over scraps. Engaging story, good characters and action. A believably dystopian future. My only quibble is that the scenario is more likely to play out on the West coast with the Chinese.
January 8, 2022
Just gets better
Well another good storyline but slow with the action but has got rid of the confusion I had in book one. Very enjoyable read looking forward to book 3
Well another good storyline but slow with the action but has got rid of the confusion I had in book one. Very enjoyable read looking forward to book 3
June 8, 2022
Excellent Book
This is a great story with as many twists and turns as the first book had. It is an ideal transition to book number three.
This is a great story with as many twists and turns as the first book had. It is an ideal transition to book number three.
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