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Abner Fortis, ISMC #6
Tango Two Two
When diplomacy fails, send in the Space Marines
The Maltaani home world has been plunged into civil war. The anti-human nationalists have driven the royalists out of power and forced the government into exile aboard a Maltaani fleet orbiting the planet.
On Terra Earth, war fever grips the populace. Opportunistic politicians and war profiteers manipulate public opinion to demand the United Nations of Terra get involved. It’s a war everyone wants, and it’s a war everyone will get.
Brevet Captain Abner Fortis takes command of Tango Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment—Tango 2/2—just in time to join the fight. Tango 2/2 is a reconnaissance company, and their mission is to lead the way for the invasion force. The entire fighting force of the ISMC—nine divisions, forty-five thousand Space Marines—is depending on Fortis and Tango Company to succeed in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s a risky strategy, but if they can do it, the payoff is nothing less than the liberation of the Maltaani from their nationalist oppressors.
Fortis is reunited with his trusted comrade and Space Marine extraordinaire, Gunnery Sergeant Petr Ystremski. Together, they lead Tango Two Two on an increasingly desperate gambit as the invasion stalls, and they’re stranded behind enemy lines. With no good options, they do what Space Marines always do—pick a bad one and execute. After all, they’re paid to do it, not like it. There can be no failure. Win… or die.
DINLI!
The Maltaani home world has been plunged into civil war. The anti-human nationalists have driven the royalists out of power and forced the government into exile aboard a Maltaani fleet orbiting the planet.
On Terra Earth, war fever grips the populace. Opportunistic politicians and war profiteers manipulate public opinion to demand the United Nations of Terra get involved. It’s a war everyone wants, and it’s a war everyone will get.
Brevet Captain Abner Fortis takes command of Tango Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment—Tango 2/2—just in time to join the fight. Tango 2/2 is a reconnaissance company, and their mission is to lead the way for the invasion force. The entire fighting force of the ISMC—nine divisions, forty-five thousand Space Marines—is depending on Fortis and Tango Company to succeed in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s a risky strategy, but if they can do it, the payoff is nothing less than the liberation of the Maltaani from their nationalist oppressors.
Fortis is reunited with his trusted comrade and Space Marine extraordinaire, Gunnery Sergeant Petr Ystremski. Together, they lead Tango Two Two on an increasingly desperate gambit as the invasion stalls, and they’re stranded behind enemy lines. With no good options, they do what Space Marines always do—pick a bad one and execute. After all, they’re paid to do it, not like it. There can be no failure. Win… or die.
DINLI!
- GenresScience Fiction
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2022
66 people are currently reading
9 people want to read
About the author
P.A. Piatt
30 books17 followersP.A. Piatt was born and raised in western Pennsylvania. After his first attempt at college, he joined the Navy to see the world. He started writing as a hobby when he retired in 2005 and published his first novel in 2018.
His published works include the Abner Fortis, International Space Marine Corps mil-sf series, the Walter Bailey Misadventures urban fantasy trilogy, and other full-length novels in both science fiction and horror.
All of his novels and various published short stories can be found on Amazon.
His published works include the Abner Fortis, International Space Marine Corps mil-sf series, the Walter Bailey Misadventures urban fantasy trilogy, and other full-length novels in both science fiction and horror.
All of his novels and various published short stories can be found on Amazon.
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May 21, 2022
You would think they would have learned their lesson, but no...
The humans are pulled into the civil war of the Maltaani against promises of resource extraction and guess who gets sent to help: right, the Marines.
Abner has moved from Lima company and is sent to take over Tango Two Two. The job comes with a brevet commission as captain and gives Abner a recon company to command. His men are the ears and eyes of his commander, General Boudreaux, chief of the 2d division. Icing on the Cake, Ymstreski comes with him as his senior NCO, and is also breveted, as Gunnery Sergeant.
Want to see how the invasion unfolded ? Read the book.
There are some hints of things to come, but also excellent characterization and top action.
I really had a blast.
The humans are pulled into the civil war of the Maltaani against promises of resource extraction and guess who gets sent to help: right, the Marines.
Abner has moved from Lima company and is sent to take over Tango Two Two. The job comes with a brevet commission as captain and gives Abner a recon company to command. His men are the ears and eyes of his commander, General Boudreaux, chief of the 2d division. Icing on the Cake, Ymstreski comes with him as his senior NCO, and is also breveted, as Gunnery Sergeant.
Want to see how the invasion unfolded ? Read the book.
There are some hints of things to come, but also excellent characterization and top action.
I really had a blast.
September 19, 2022
Better after a lull
Last couple of books in the series I felt were not quite upto the first 3s standard, thankfully this one bounced back
This time round Abner leads a Recon Company leading the invasion of the Maaltani world, without giving too much away, things do not go to plan, Abner improvises.
It's a fast paced story, although starts of slightly slow, setting the scene
At the end of this episode in Abner's career, I'll be surprised if a Marine will want to serve with him, he gets the job done, but at a heavy cost to those around him
Last couple of books in the series I felt were not quite upto the first 3s standard, thankfully this one bounced back
This time round Abner leads a Recon Company leading the invasion of the Maaltani world, without giving too much away, things do not go to plan, Abner improvises.
It's a fast paced story, although starts of slightly slow, setting the scene
At the end of this episode in Abner's career, I'll be surprised if a Marine will want to serve with him, he gets the job done, but at a heavy cost to those around him
June 7, 2022
Back in it!
Abner Fortis is back in it again, yet this time as a Captain, or “pretend Captain” as he likes to say.
Yaz, our favorite gunny, is back as well and together they take it to the Maltaani on their home-world with their tip of the spear Recon team.
Another great Mil-Sci-Fi read from Mr. Piatt.
Looking forward to more!
Abner Fortis is back in it again, yet this time as a Captain, or “pretend Captain” as he likes to say.
Yaz, our favorite gunny, is back as well and together they take it to the Maltaani on their home-world with their tip of the spear Recon team.
Another great Mil-Sci-Fi read from Mr. Piatt.
Looking forward to more!
June 9, 2022
Marine Corp
Exciting. Story doesn't have unexplained gaps or leaps. Captivating an difficult to put down. Loved it. Ready for next installment. Hope you keep the Funny as a major character. Great read.
Exciting. Story doesn't have unexplained gaps or leaps. Captivating an difficult to put down. Loved it. Ready for next installment. Hope you keep the Funny as a major character. Great read.
June 11, 2022
finally got the band back together.
Finally Fortis and the Gunny are back together again. Wiping out test tubes but definitely not doing the hearts and minds gig. Fast pace action. In war sometimes you just have to close with the enemy and kill them. Can’t wait for the next one.
Finally Fortis and the Gunny are back together again. Wiping out test tubes but definitely not doing the hearts and minds gig. Fast pace action. In war sometimes you just have to close with the enemy and kill them. Can’t wait for the next one.
June 20, 2022
ook is consistent with the other books in the Abner Fortis series Piatt has the characters say dinli more often than necessary . All in all a good continuation for the series not great but pretty good.
October 31, 2023
Great Read!
Fast action and good plot twists that take the story to unexpected places. Worth the time and money. Buy a book or two if you've been downloading for free. Part earned it!!
Fast action and good plot twists that take the story to unexpected places. Worth the time and money. Buy a book or two if you've been downloading for free. Part earned it!!
March 5, 2024
Abner finds himself once again in the thick of things, spearheading his recon team's mission to infiltrate and destroy critical equipment and infrastructure on Maltanni. It's a daring and dangerous undertaking, perhaps his final mission.
May 26, 2024
Wow, what a thrill ride, DINLI
What a thrill ride! The action never stops in this series. Action peppered with the consequences of DINLI (DoItDontLikeIt) from coorporate corruption and political fraud to the kind of brotherhood forged in foxholes. An enguaging read.
What a thrill ride! The action never stops in this series. Action peppered with the consequences of DINLI (DoItDontLikeIt) from coorporate corruption and political fraud to the kind of brotherhood forged in foxholes. An enguaging read.
September 26, 2024
Another fun Space Marine tale
Anger continues to grow...guided by a seasoned Gunny (spellchecker wanted to make that "Bunny"!!!)
I do appreciate the fact that the author doesn't protect everyone.... but, pretty soon, no one will want to serve.with Fortis! 😀
Anger continues to grow...guided by a seasoned Gunny (spellchecker wanted to make that "Bunny"!!!)
I do appreciate the fact that the author doesn't protect everyone.... but, pretty soon, no one will want to serve.with Fortis! 😀
June 6, 2022
Great!
One of the best in the series yet!
Lots of action, good world building, and a solid story. Authentic Mil Sci fi feeling.
One of the best in the series yet!
Lots of action, good world building, and a solid story. Authentic Mil Sci fi feeling.
February 27, 2024
Another great ride!
Since book 1, I can't get enough of these characters. I haven't even looked for different books by this author yet, but rest assured, I'm going to.
Since book 1, I can't get enough of these characters. I haven't even looked for different books by this author yet, but rest assured, I'm going to.
April 1, 2024
great series
Another book down and another great space marine story. Since I keep reading them one after another they have to be good. I’d like space marine fiction these are great
Another book down and another great space marine story. Since I keep reading them one after another they have to be good. I’d like space marine fiction these are great
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