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Battle Ring Earth #1
Megastructure: A Military Sci-Fi Series
The ends justify the means...
Technical Specialist Simon Brooks was no soldier. More suited for the academy than combat, his assignment to a rear echelon support squadron seemed a good fit. Everything changed when the Sleer attacked Earth’s newly salvaged spacecraft, UEF Ascension. In a flash, Brooks goes from fleeing a burning transport plane to piloting a broken mech and learning the habits of a fighter pilot from Lt Sara Rosenski, the terror of Nightmare Squadron.
But his rising star takes a hit when he learns to talk to the Sleer AI, Genukh…and suddenly the UEF doesn’t know whose side he’s on.
Now Brooks and Rosenski are stuck aboard Earth’s Sleer weapon—the Battle Ring--and they may be all that stands between Earth and its induction into the Sleer Empire…
Experience the start of a Military Science Fiction Series perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Jamie McFarlane, and Joshua Dalzelle.
Technical Specialist Simon Brooks was no soldier. More suited for the academy than combat, his assignment to a rear echelon support squadron seemed a good fit. Everything changed when the Sleer attacked Earth’s newly salvaged spacecraft, UEF Ascension. In a flash, Brooks goes from fleeing a burning transport plane to piloting a broken mech and learning the habits of a fighter pilot from Lt Sara Rosenski, the terror of Nightmare Squadron.
But his rising star takes a hit when he learns to talk to the Sleer AI, Genukh…and suddenly the UEF doesn’t know whose side he’s on.
Now Brooks and Rosenski are stuck aboard Earth’s Sleer weapon—the Battle Ring--and they may be all that stands between Earth and its induction into the Sleer Empire…
Experience the start of a Military Science Fiction Series perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Jamie McFarlane, and Joshua Dalzelle.
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322 pages, Paperback
Published July 26, 2021
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August 4, 2021
Frustrating
This book was frustrating and I found it going in a totally different direction then I thought it would. Basically the entire book is one battle stretched out. Some of the machines and tools make no sense to me. Planes that transform to walking tanks? And the bad guys somehow sneak attack earth at the beginning even though they where detected. Honestly, the military in this book seems almost slapdash with no real central planning or coordination.
Go ahead and read the book. Especially if your waiting for a release of a favorite series.
This book was frustrating and I found it going in a totally different direction then I thought it would. Basically the entire book is one battle stretched out. Some of the machines and tools make no sense to me. Planes that transform to walking tanks? And the bad guys somehow sneak attack earth at the beginning even though they where detected. Honestly, the military in this book seems almost slapdash with no real central planning or coordination.
Go ahead and read the book. Especially if your waiting for a release of a favorite series.
September 2, 2021
Almost
If you like to read about a mc that never gets a clue this is your book. Also the author seems to think that a Sargent regularly calls his troops maggots and its ok. Only place that happens is in boot camp not once you reach the fleet and if an officer does it... breaks the immersion. Final thoughts. Don't really recommend the book too many inconsistencies
If you like to read about a mc that never gets a clue this is your book. Also the author seems to think that a Sargent regularly calls his troops maggots and its ok. Only place that happens is in boot camp not once you reach the fleet and if an officer does it... breaks the immersion. Final thoughts. Don't really recommend the book too many inconsistencies
September 25, 2023
Very clearly influenced by Ringo's Troy Rising trilogy.
However, Megastructure lacks Troy's technical, scientific, and military details. In fact, there seems to be some hand waving where the science is concerned and Frater played fast and loose with the military bits. Chain of command, weapons usage, strategies and tactics. Frater's lack of military experience shows in the narrative and plot. He very clearly inserted himself into the story as the main character.
But. It was a fun read, again, very reminiscent of Troy Rising (minus the technical details and some accuracy).
My biggest gripe was honestly the number of errors, not just typos, missing words, and extra words (repeated words, for example), but editorial notes left in the text, missing quotation marks, and so on. The editing and proofreading were sloppy for this one.
However, Megastructure lacks Troy's technical, scientific, and military details. In fact, there seems to be some hand waving where the science is concerned and Frater played fast and loose with the military bits. Chain of command, weapons usage, strategies and tactics. Frater's lack of military experience shows in the narrative and plot. He very clearly inserted himself into the story as the main character.
But. It was a fun read, again, very reminiscent of Troy Rising (minus the technical details and some accuracy).
My biggest gripe was honestly the number of errors, not just typos, missing words, and extra words (repeated words, for example), but editorial notes left in the text, missing quotation marks, and so on. The editing and proofreading were sloppy for this one.
August 15, 2021
Fast passed, great action, characters well developed, with a bits of real humor.
From the beginning the story line flowed smoothly and was very easy to stay engrossed with a great deal of action and surprising moments of people evening just folks living in a strange new environment.
Really a great afternoon reading adventure.
From the beginning the story line flowed smoothly and was very easy to stay engrossed with a great deal of action and surprising moments of people evening just folks living in a strange new environment.
Really a great afternoon reading adventure.
November 19, 2021
Great book
Fascinating story told from the alien and human viewpoint. An alien ship has fallen from the sky. Of course a war breaks out over who controls it. Great new tech is discovered and built upon. The ship is restored using human and alien technology. What we don't know until they arrive is the ship wad followed and they want it back.
Fascinating story told from the alien and human viewpoint. An alien ship has fallen from the sky. Of course a war breaks out over who controls it. Great new tech is discovered and built upon. The ship is restored using human and alien technology. What we don't know until they arrive is the ship wad followed and they want it back.
August 25, 2021
A dam good read
A dam good read which the more read the more I wanted to read. I recommend that you give it a try I did and have found a new author to follow and a new set of books to follow. Again read and enjoy
A dam good read which the more read the more I wanted to read. I recommend that you give it a try I did and have found a new author to follow and a new set of books to follow. Again read and enjoy
October 18, 2021
Awesome Space Opera
If you like continuous fast paced action and adventure you are going to love this sci-fi tale. The author has done a great job of weaving a tale with great characters. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
If you like continuous fast paced action and adventure you are going to love this sci-fi tale. The author has done a great job of weaving a tale with great characters. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
June 6, 2022
Great series starter
It kind of like watching anime of my childhood like Macross series since there's transforming attack jet that can change into robotic walker. Definitely a good series to read, onward to the next book!
It kind of like watching anime of my childhood like Macross series since there's transforming attack jet that can change into robotic walker. Definitely a good series to read, onward to the next book!
September 6, 2021
I liked this one. It's been a few days, so I can't remember exactly what it was about this one I wanted to say, but I enjoyed the book, and will likely read more in the series.
September 8, 2021
9/10: Fantastic, left me wanting more.
“Specters don’t die, we just come back to haunt the living.”
“Specters don’t die, we just come back to haunt the living.”
September 23, 2021
Decent story, easy read.
Easy read, good character development. Decent pacing. Would read more in the series. I enjoy the authors writing style. 4 stars
Easy read, good character development. Decent pacing. Would read more in the series. I enjoy the authors writing style. 4 stars
October 26, 2021
How did you not get sued for plagiarizing Robotech?
January 16, 2022
I'll definitely get the next book.
Fast paced and easy to read. No cute characters. I read the first book in one day. I would recommend it to others.
Fast paced and easy to read. No cute characters. I read the first book in one day. I would recommend it to others.
July 10, 2022
Booooring..
Stopped after 140 pag.
not very believable.
Stopped after 140 pag.
not very believable.
October 18, 2022
I was definitely in the wrong audience to this book...
Megastructure is a completed Von Neumann structure and that's really cool...
Megastructure is a completed Von Neumann structure and that's really cool...
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