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Both sides take a step back to regroup, after a desperate battle over one system leaves the Combines States and the New Russian Confederacy reeling from heavy losses.
Utilizing the might of their allies, the Combined States push for control over systems that would cut the NRC’s supply lines and force them to sue for peace.
Now a fledgling member of the elite Special Operations Group, Sergeant Mike Barton finds himself attached to Odin Nine-Five for a mission to shatter the food supply lines of their enemies in the outer reaches.
Utilizing the might of their allies, the Combined States push for control over systems that would cut the NRC’s supply lines and force them to sue for peace.
Now a fledgling member of the elite Special Operations Group, Sergeant Mike Barton finds himself attached to Odin Nine-Five for a mission to shatter the food supply lines of their enemies in the outer reaches.
- GenresScience Fiction
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2021
31 people are currently reading
21 people want to read
About the author
Devon C. Ford
80 books430 followersDevon is from the UK, having lived in many places until finally settling in the Midlands. His career in public services started in his teens and has provided a wealth of experiences, both good and some very bad, which form the basis of the book ideas that cause regular insomnia.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
He first started reading for fun as an adult, having tried his hardest to avoid anything resembling academia growing up, and at that point the world became a far bigger place. He has been reading, at least one book at a time, ever since.
His debut works, the After It Happened series, (Survival, Humanity, Society) were published in April 2016 followed by Hope (July 2016) and Sanctuary (December 2016). The first part of the series concluded with the release of Rebellion which was published in June 2017.
Storming high into the charts with the first books of the After It Happened series, Devon launched into the top 10 sellers listings in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, and he made the decision to write full time shortly after the launch of Hope.
Devon’s self-published beginnings caused a stir in the publishing world, and resulted in contracts with Podium Publishing for Audible, narrated by R.C. Bray (The Martian, Expeditionary Force, Arisen), before a publishing deal for kindle and paperbacks with Vulpine Press.
Further works have seen the start of a multi-author series, sci-fi/post-apocalyptic cross genre, futuristic dystopian and alternative history zombie apocalypse. Spin-off books from the After It Happened world have been announced for 2018.
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December 30, 2021
Darn good book
These books are so good. I stayed up way too late to read it and finished it the next morning. Stay with the series and you will not be disappointed.
These books are so good. I stayed up way too late to read it and finished it the next morning. Stay with the series and you will not be disappointed.
December 27, 2021
Always looking forward to the next book!
Thanks for writing a great book! I look forward to the next book.
Great plot, nice action, and good development of events.
Thanks for writing a great book! I look forward to the next book.
Great plot, nice action, and good development of events.
December 26, 2021
Keeps getting better
I was unsure of this series, but it has continued to improve and is now pretty solid. It has multiple ways forward that will keep it interesting.
I was unsure of this series, but it has continued to improve and is now pretty solid. It has multiple ways forward that will keep it interesting.
May 16, 2022
The series was entertaining but overall a little sci-fi marine generic. Overall I wish there had been a little bit more focused on the alien adversary and less on the inter army drama. For me this book series was a little bit more like the literary equipment of popcorn: simple, tasty, and not too filling or complicated. I give this book and the series a final score of 3.55 (i always round down as a rule). I might give this series another try a couple years down the line see if anything changed for me. Definitely interested in seeing what else this author has to offer.
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April 16, 2022
I liked this well enough BUT I hated the end! Also, if I'd known there would be so much torture in this story that would have been the second reason to NOT buy this.
No romance and the F-bomb was used 148 times.
As for the narration: James Patrick Cronin does a decent job but he still fails to whisper when it's called for.
No romance and the F-bomb was used 148 times.
As for the narration: James Patrick Cronin does a decent job but he still fails to whisper when it's called for.
February 27, 2022
plenty of action, a straight up military sci-fi book.
An excellent military sci-fi book. Full of action from beginning to end, a good page turner. If you like action that has to deal with special forces battling Spetz Naz units with a little zombie thrown in you would like the series. I think it was left open but who knows.
An excellent military sci-fi book. Full of action from beginning to end, a good page turner. If you like action that has to deal with special forces battling Spetz Naz units with a little zombie thrown in you would like the series. I think it was left open but who knows.
November 1, 2022
A worthy continuance
Barton is back at it again, and still hasn't learned to stop mouthing off at enemy soldiers. But he's levelled up, so that's something!
Like it's predecessors, Odin is full of action and well-rounded characters, set in a plot that grips you tight and doesn't let go. Excellent pacing and fantastic descriptions, this is absolutely worth a read.
Barton is back at it again, and still hasn't learned to stop mouthing off at enemy soldiers. But he's levelled up, so that's something!
Like it's predecessors, Odin is full of action and well-rounded characters, set in a plot that grips you tight and doesn't let go. Excellent pacing and fantastic descriptions, this is absolutely worth a read.
January 5, 2022
Great military fiction
I enjoyed reading this series the authors
detail had me feeling like I was right there in the mix of things great storyline and original can't wait for more
I enjoyed reading this series the authors
detail had me feeling like I was right there in the mix of things great storyline and original can't wait for more
May 9, 2022
The fact that I didn't start at the beginning and just dive in the third instalment but still enjoyed the story is saying something. I loved the characters I grew attached to the crew, the plot isn't original or mindblowing but its definitely sure entertaining!
August 1, 2022
Great read.
I found the whole series hard to put down. The characters were all bigger than life but not to the point I lost interest. The narrative was easy to follow and had a good flow. I would recommend this author to anyone.
I found the whole series hard to put down. The characters were all bigger than life but not to the point I lost interest. The narrative was easy to follow and had a good flow. I would recommend this author to anyone.
December 29, 2021
Great Ending
Well one can only hope we will see more action with Barton and the Odin teams. What a great storyline this series has been. Well worth 5 stars
Well one can only hope we will see more action with Barton and the Odin teams. What a great storyline this series has been. Well worth 5 stars
February 1, 2022
finally some space zombies
This book at least had space zombies … or the flood. A lot of people died heroically. I still wish there were more space zombies but it was fairly good.
This book at least had space zombies … or the flood. A lot of people died heroically. I still wish there were more space zombies but it was fairly good.
May 15, 2022
last one for me - sci-fi line almost disappear
May 23, 2022
Has true military humor
gandr-roofing@hotmail.com never been sog but appreciate the humor not too badly written might make drake/pournelle status for milscifi keep it up
gandr-roofing@hotmail.com never been sog but appreciate the humor not too badly written might make drake/pournelle status for milscifi keep it up
July 15, 2022
read at all costs
Read Thai series! In order and enjoy it . Devon Ford has a special talent and has shared it with all of us .
Read Thai series! In order and enjoy it . Devon Ford has a special talent and has shared it with all of us .
July 10, 2022
I enjoyed this continuation of the story. I was glad that our main character continued to grow in his role. I enjoyed reading this book. I recommend it.
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