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Terran Diaspora Anthologies #1
Courage, Commitment, Faith: Tales from the Coalition Defense Force, Vol. 1
The first volume of sci-fi short stories straight from the Terran Diaspora!
Discover the origins of some of your favorite characters. Witness intense galactic battles from all-new perspectives in one exciting anthology.
Support technician Kenneth Lowe volunteers for a high-dollar job with mysteriously few takers after a crushing breakup. Instead of greener pastures, he finds himself on a desolate planet embedded with a Marine detachment in an epic battle for survival.
Lieutenant Jackson Adams goes undercover to nail a corrupt Coalition officer. But someone else gets to the evidence first, and getting it back from the beautiful thief-for-hire and her silent sidekick will prove more than an adventure.
Major Felix Rothbard’s career hit the skids after rejecting the official narrative that ended Jim Henry’s time in the CDF. When an intelligence recovery mission becomes a desperate extraction, his own position is on the line when he refuses to leave any man behind.
Washed out historian Morton Barley explores the ruins of the derelict medical ship Desmond Doss that suffered a devastating crash without ever firing a shot in battle. He’s determined to solve the mystery of the vanished crew—even if it kills him.
The CSV Zvika Greengold has a new commander since Colonel Terhani’s retirement. But the burden of leadership means more than promotion for Captain Dorva Feldstein—especially when she must send brave men and women out to die.
Discover the origins of some of your favorite characters. Witness intense galactic battles from all-new perspectives in one exciting anthology.
Support technician Kenneth Lowe volunteers for a high-dollar job with mysteriously few takers after a crushing breakup. Instead of greener pastures, he finds himself on a desolate planet embedded with a Marine detachment in an epic battle for survival.
Lieutenant Jackson Adams goes undercover to nail a corrupt Coalition officer. But someone else gets to the evidence first, and getting it back from the beautiful thief-for-hire and her silent sidekick will prove more than an adventure.
Major Felix Rothbard’s career hit the skids after rejecting the official narrative that ended Jim Henry’s time in the CDF. When an intelligence recovery mission becomes a desperate extraction, his own position is on the line when he refuses to leave any man behind.
Washed out historian Morton Barley explores the ruins of the derelict medical ship Desmond Doss that suffered a devastating crash without ever firing a shot in battle. He’s determined to solve the mystery of the vanished crew—even if it kills him.
The CSV Zvika Greengold has a new commander since Colonel Terhani’s retirement. But the burden of leadership means more than promotion for Captain Dorva Feldstein—especially when she must send brave men and women out to die.
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244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2023
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August 10, 2025
Bisher habe ich erst ein Buch von Damiel Gibbs gelesen und fand es sehr unterhaltsam. Deshalb fand ich auch diese Geschichten sehr unterhaltsam, die aber laut anderen Rezensionen zu viele Spoiler enthalten und erst nach den Hauptgeschichten gelesen werden sollten. Tja, zu spät.
Da die Geschichten aus unterschiedlichen Federn stammen, sind sie alle auch sehr unterschiedlich und somit abwechslungsreich. Es hat Spass gemacht, die Texte zu lesen. Selbstverständlich sind einem manche lieber als andere, aber sie haben doch alle ihre Stärken.
Für mich persönlich war das Buch etwas zu domninant bezüglich männlicher Figuren und ich hätte gerne eine Geschichte gehabt, in der eine Frau eine Hauptrolle gespielt hätte. Vielleicht bin ich da von Warhammer 40K her etwas zu verwöhnt.
Wie auch schon im ersten Buch, ist auch hier die Religion ein wichtiger Teil. Zumindest wichtiger als in manch anderen Büchern, die ich lese. Dabei aber sehr divers mit unterschiedlichen vertretenen Glaubensrichtungen.
Mal sehen, wie es mir mit meinem nächsten Werk von Daniel Gibbs ergehen wird.
Da die Geschichten aus unterschiedlichen Federn stammen, sind sie alle auch sehr unterschiedlich und somit abwechslungsreich. Es hat Spass gemacht, die Texte zu lesen. Selbstverständlich sind einem manche lieber als andere, aber sie haben doch alle ihre Stärken.
Für mich persönlich war das Buch etwas zu domninant bezüglich männlicher Figuren und ich hätte gerne eine Geschichte gehabt, in der eine Frau eine Hauptrolle gespielt hätte. Vielleicht bin ich da von Warhammer 40K her etwas zu verwöhnt.
Wie auch schon im ersten Buch, ist auch hier die Religion ein wichtiger Teil. Zumindest wichtiger als in manch anderen Büchern, die ich lese. Dabei aber sehr divers mit unterschiedlichen vertretenen Glaubensrichtungen.
Mal sehen, wie es mir mit meinem nächsten Werk von Daniel Gibbs ergehen wird.
January 4, 2023
If you have not read any of Daniel Gibbs' books, don't start here - so many spoilers. If you have read his other books, you will find that these stories answer some of the questions about certain very memorable support characters and how they came to fill the roles they occupy in their own inimitable ways. It certain did for me, while whetting my anticipation for the Lost Ship series. More!!!
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2023
Typical Gibbs, excellent work, of course
This guy can't write a bad novel, I just wish I had hard bound collection of his early works. I loved Heinlein and Asimov but maybe Daniel Gibbs will now be my favorite author. The setting for this work is different than anticipated but it provided an interesting story, that of a hungry sci fi writer looking for more, and into research!
Well done Mr. Gibbs
This guy can't write a bad novel, I just wish I had hard bound collection of his early works. I loved Heinlein and Asimov but maybe Daniel Gibbs will now be my favorite author. The setting for this work is different than anticipated but it provided an interesting story, that of a hungry sci fi writer looking for more, and into research!
Well done Mr. Gibbs
January 30, 2023
Great short stories
The best thing about short stories is they are short. They read fast, no time for a lot of filler. That and these were all good ones.
Many would make follow up books a good read following the characters of the stories.
The best thing about short stories is they are short. They read fast, no time for a lot of filler. That and these were all good ones.
Many would make follow up books a good read following the characters of the stories.
December 7, 2023
Fast, fun read
Fills in some backstory for fans of the associated series. Well-written and amusing or poignant by turns. Enjoy. Not recommended as an introduction to the Terran Diaspora universe; best appreciated after reading some of the novels.
Fills in some backstory for fans of the associated series. Well-written and amusing or poignant by turns. Enjoy. Not recommended as an introduction to the Terran Diaspora universe; best appreciated after reading some of the novels.
January 2, 2023
Very nice wrap up of the supporting cast. If you wonder what happens to the supporting characters of the stars of the story then this is a good wrap up! URAH.
January 3, 2023
Great background
Liked getting more background on the characters, where they came from, the paths they took, their thought processes, etc. Brings them to life.
Liked getting more background on the characters, where they came from, the paths they took, their thought processes, etc. Brings them to life.
March 17, 2023
Very good story
May 29, 2023
I love a good back story
It is fun to know the early days of some of the heroes of this great series. Keep it up!
It is fun to know the early days of some of the heroes of this great series. Keep it up!
January 6, 2025
Well written stories with excellent plots and believable endings. Will buy book 2 in this series.
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