Adventures of the Gunship Marathon

Marathon #1–5 omnibus

by Daniel Young

"It started out with a bang and just got better." -Goodreads reviewer Over 1,000 pages of nonstop action! If there's one thing Adam Eckhart knows, it's that humans are trouble. After all, he is one. As captain of the Marathon , a cobbled-together ship crewed by aliens and androids scraping by on odd jobs at the outskirts of settled space, Adam has plenty to worry about without adding his own species to the mix. But when a pair of mortally wounded humans cross his path during a heist gone wrong, he finds himself compelled to save them. Big mistake. Because if there's one more thing Adam knows, it's that the universe never leaves a good deed unpunished. He and his crew are about to find out just how right he is. Includes the first 5 books in the Marathon Five star reviews for Bad Cargo, book 1 in the "I absolutely couldn’t put the book down. Full of action, suspense, intrigue, drama and deceit throughout the the story!" "Quick and to the action straight away. Reminds me of the stories in the old pulp sci-fi magazines." "When I’m ready to read for pure escape and entertainment, I’m happy to know that Mr. Young will have another book or series ready for me!"

Genres: Science Fiction

756 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2022

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Reviews

[Christinaraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is pulp fiction from the past at its best or maybe its worse. But it was a riot to read as a mix of different aliens that are part of a robbery crew end up up the unlikely heroes of the story. Lots of action, danger fighting, insanity and regular laws of science are really really bent. It made me laugh and enjoy the series for being over the top and a wild and fun read. Pure entertainment as the main characters face the crazy and survive it.

[Luc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam Ekkart is a human that was born in the fringe, a part inhabited by what the Earthlings call Aliens, even if the superior race as they like to think of themselves , are considered murdering aliens by the rest of the thousand of species inhabiting the vast Universe.
The fringe is governed by different clans or races of beings that are mostly at war with each other.
The author, once again, succeeds in creating a new series that is captivating.

6 Beings consisting of 2 Earthlings, 1 super strength alien female, 1 half machine, half Earthling, 1 Octopus type alien and 1 Fuzzy type alien female make up the crew of a very special spacecraft named: "Marathon".
Unaffected by the bias that Earthlings carry against all that is alien to their supposedly superior race, these 6 form a family where everyone would give his or her life for the other. In addition, each one of them carries a secret ability that benefits the others.
From start to finish, the author uses his gift to virtually transport the reader to where the action takes place and, experience the basic raw emotions that pour out of each individual being as they face new challenges and circumstances each and every day.

The plot is very well written and the characters are funny in a family kind of way. Amidst betrayal, loyalty, mystery, The unknown, an array of twists and turns and action galore, this page-turner proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that United we stand while Divided we most certainly fall therefore deserving more than the 5 Stars allowed. I recommend this series and look forward to reading the remaining books that are yet to be published.

[Dave T]

Disappointed and distressed

How many times can a band of 5 people come up victorious against hundreds of aliens or 1 spaceship survive thousands of attacking spaceships before a book becomes too silly to even enjoy? This reached that point for me before even half way. Not to mention that this was supposed to be the complete series until I reached the end and found a big cliff hanger and at least one more book which I won't be buying.

[Cordyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good old fashion adventure. A group of outlaws, and I say that loosely, considering the morality of all of the groups, trying to eek out a living and maybe turn a profit. They get more than they bargained for. If you're looking for blistering action, a genuinely loyal and soft hearted, at least to innocences and his friends, I'd highly recommend this. Thank you for the hours of enjoyment.

[Charles Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast action

Actually, I liked the series. Fast paced with a little humanity in an alien environment. Not too much of a plot, lots of different worlds, a few alien leaders, some all powerful aliens and a hero.

[Elaine Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

great box set love everything Daniel Young does.

[David Harcourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun

I simply loved this five book set, so much so that I ordered book six and seven that will be out in two weeks. I can not wait for them to come in. I love it.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adventure in itself. Each page brings something new and intriguing. There’s humour and danger as well. Humans and aliens to make this a collection not to be missed.

[Gary Davis · Rating 1 out of 5]

can't take any more

it's a scanner but after speed reading 100's of pages of action without substance I just no had to quit.

[A C J Cory]

Rip roaring read

It twists and turns like the crests run ! Much enjoyed! Fantasies to read the rest as soon as poszible.

[Judy Jarrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining read

Waiting for the rest of the story. Liked the characters. Been a long time fan of old fashioned space opera and this set fit the bill.

[Jeff Woodward · Rating 1 out of 5]

So many typos it became impossible to read. No longer a fan of Daniel Young.