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Samurai Squadron: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 18
The Order of Eden is expanding their reach. The Renegade Captain Jacob Valent can’t gather enough large starships to fight them on their own terms, so he turns to his old friend and his band of pilots. Wing Commander Minh-Chu and Samurai Squadron have proven that a small fighter can do incredible damage and disappear before it's overwhelmed before, and everyone is depending on them to do it again.
- GenresScience Fiction
292 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2023
31 people are currently reading
15 people want to read
About the author
Randolph Lalonde
45 books497 followersBorn in 1974, Randolph Lalonde has worked in customer service, sales, played drums for several heavy metal bands you've never heard of, dealt blackjack in a traveling casino, and serviced countless computers. He's also owned businesses in the design, printing, collectible and custom computer fields.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
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April 29, 2023
Surprise!
Randolph Lalonde's style of writing or masterful story telling allows you to slip right back into the story where the last Broadcast left off. As we continue this stage of the adventure I was expecting this to be all about Minh-Chu Bu and Samurai Squardons missions and commbat encounters, I couldn't have been more wrong. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments, but also there are moments of unexpected nostalgia, and, of course, the wonderful wisdom and humour of Minh-Chu himself. With so many unexpected surprises throughout the story believe me when I say you won't see the unexpected end that leaves us hanging on by the skin our teeth waiting on the next book in the trilogy.
Randolph Lalonde's style of writing or masterful story telling allows you to slip right back into the story where the last Broadcast left off. As we continue this stage of the adventure I was expecting this to be all about Minh-Chu Bu and Samurai Squardons missions and commbat encounters, I couldn't have been more wrong. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments, but also there are moments of unexpected nostalgia, and, of course, the wonderful wisdom and humour of Minh-Chu himself. With so many unexpected surprises throughout the story believe me when I say you won't see the unexpected end that leaves us hanging on by the skin our teeth waiting on the next book in the trilogy.
June 17, 2023
Don't miss this !
I've been following Spinward for years and it's still amazing ! The depth of thought, how so many plots, characters and worlds keep retouching the current plot, it's just unput downable. The sheer size of the Spinward fringe is as unfathomable as the sky at night. Recommend this to any fans of R E Feist, C Barker , anyone who reads off earth fantasy will love this.
I've been following Spinward for years and it's still amazing ! The depth of thought, how so many plots, characters and worlds keep retouching the current plot, it's just unput downable. The sheer size of the Spinward fringe is as unfathomable as the sky at night. Recommend this to any fans of R E Feist, C Barker , anyone who reads off earth fantasy will love this.
July 13, 2023
Better than the last
Another good installment in an excellent series, good development of characters, and plot. The universe is taking shape, and growing quickly. I would have like a little more, was disappointed that we stopped where we did, felt like a chapter break rather than a book. Please encourage Mr. Lalonde to stretch it out give us a larger meal next time.
Another good installment in an excellent series, good development of characters, and plot. The universe is taking shape, and growing quickly. I would have like a little more, was disappointed that we stopped where we did, felt like a chapter break rather than a book. Please encourage Mr. Lalonde to stretch it out give us a larger meal next time.
September 17, 2023
Once again Randolph Lemonade does not disappoint, and leaves you eager for the next broadcast!
Once again Randolph does not disappoint, penning another amazing thrill ride that leaves you eager for the next broadcast (Samurai Squadron II) I am hopelessly and wonderfully hooked:)
Once again Randolph does not disappoint, penning another amazing thrill ride that leaves you eager for the next broadcast (Samurai Squadron II) I am hopelessly and wonderfully hooked:)
April 25, 2023
Fantastic
I can't get enough of this entire series. All of them are well thought out with amazing characters that keep getting better. I am excited to see what awaits in the next book.
I can't get enough of this entire series. All of them are well thought out with amazing characters that keep getting better. I am excited to see what awaits in the next book.
April 25, 2023
good installment
I really enjoy how broadcast 18 fleshes out a storyline that centers on ronin. He’s such a great character and it’s good to see his point of view as he navigates the latest role and missions given to him
I really enjoy how broadcast 18 fleshes out a storyline that centers on ronin. He’s such a great character and it’s good to see his point of view as he navigates the latest role and missions given to him
December 28, 2023
One of the better installments in the last few go arounds. Some action some continuing setup, on both good side and bad side and I think we'll see some good action coming up in the near future in further installments.
May 16, 2024
Still my favorite series.
I'm very picky when it comes to the sci-fi I actually read. I'm now some 20+ books into this series. I've been reading since the very first book came out. That alone speaks volumes as to how good this author is.
I'm very picky when it comes to the sci-fi I actually read. I'm now some 20+ books into this series. I've been reading since the very first book came out. That alone speaks volumes as to how good this author is.
March 26, 2025
Great Adventure novels
Randolph Lalonde reminds me of Science Fiction like Doc Smith and Robert Heinlein Great Adventures with the addition of character development that makes his books seem very realistic
Randolph Lalonde reminds me of Science Fiction like Doc Smith and Robert Heinlein Great Adventures with the addition of character development that makes his books seem very realistic
June 9, 2023
amazing
Such a great book as always cap makes the book fun and a page turner, nice to see more of some old friends again. Love the space combat scenes. Can’t wait for the next one!
Such a great book as always cap makes the book fun and a page turner, nice to see more of some old friends again. Love the space combat scenes. Can’t wait for the next one!
August 17, 2023
I love this series...But!
I love this series but they finish up too soon. Maybe its me but this one seemed to leave me in a lurch!
I love this series but they finish up too soon. Maybe its me but this one seemed to leave me in a lurch!
February 26, 2024
A new excellent tome for the Spinward Fringe series.
August 7, 2024
Great read
Great read. Loved this series for a long time. Story gas some great twists and turns. Love each more than the last
Great read. Loved this series for a long time. Story gas some great twists and turns. Love each more than the last
January 24, 2025
2nd time through!
On my 2nd time through the series and I am more enamored with all the characters than the first time.
On my 2nd time through the series and I am more enamored with all the characters than the first time.
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