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The Butcher of Anderson Station (Expanse 0.5)
by
James S.A. Corey (Goodreads Author)
A new story set in the world of The Expanse. One day, Colonel Fred Johnson will be hailed as a hero to the system. One day, he will meet a desperate man in possession of a stolen spaceship and a deadly secret and extend a hand of friendship. But long before he became the leader of the Outer Planets Alliance, Fred Johnson had a very different name. The Butcher of Anderson S...more
Kindle Edition, 40 pages
Published
October 17th 2011
by Hachette Book Group
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After enjoying the two books of the Expanse Series that have been released to far, I decided to give the two released novellas a shot (This one and Gods of Risk). And after fighting my eBook Reader for more than one hour, I finally managed to purchase the book (Seriously, **** you, Sony). This book takes place before the events of Leviathan Wakes and describes the history of the de facto Leader of the OPA.
I enjoyed the novella quite a bit. The history of Fred Johnson explains some of his actions...more
I enjoyed the novella quite a bit. The history of Fred Johnson explains some of his actions...more
When you first meet Fred Johnson in James S.A. Corey's Leviathan Wakes, he is the leader of the revolutionary group, the Outer Planets Alliance (also known as the OPA). Before taking this position, he lead a very different life. “The Butcher of Anderson Station” delves into this back story and shows how the decisions he made in life led him from Anderson Station into the arms of the OPA.
Fred Johnson was one of the more interesting side characters in Leviathan Wakes, and I'm quite happy that auth...more
Fred Johnson was one of the more interesting side characters in Leviathan Wakes, and I'm quite happy that auth...more
My Rating: Good Read
After reading and loving James S.A. Corey's debut Leviathan Wakes (LJ || WP), I knew I wanted to read this short story before getting my hands on Caliban's War. I finally found a good opportunity to do that, so I downloaded it to my Kindle and read it in one sitting.
The Butcher of Anderson Station is a prequel of sorts, and features a character well-known from Leviathan Wakes, Colonel Fred Johnson. It shows us how he came to be in the position he is in the book. It shows us...more
After reading and loving James S.A. Corey's debut Leviathan Wakes (LJ || WP), I knew I wanted to read this short story before getting my hands on Caliban's War. I finally found a good opportunity to do that, so I downloaded it to my Kindle and read it in one sitting.
The Butcher of Anderson Station is a prequel of sorts, and features a character well-known from Leviathan Wakes, Colonel Fred Johnson. It shows us how he came to be in the position he is in the book. It shows us...more
The writing duo known by the pseudonym James S.A. Corey have hit their stride. Across the course of the first two novels their writing style, plot development, and characterization have become quite engaging. Now, they are spinning off e-book content around the core storyline delivered through the novels.
The Butcher of Anderson Station may not be strictly necessary. The novels hint sufficiently at why Fred Johnson defected from the UN Military to became a/the key leader in the Outer Planets All...more
The Butcher of Anderson Station may not be strictly necessary. The novels hint sufficiently at why Fred Johnson defected from the UN Military to became a/the key leader in the Outer Planets All...more
Although I own both novels in the Expanse series I haven't gotten around to reading them yet--a mistake I will soon remedy. I got a sample of the good storytelling awaiting me with "Drive" in the Engineering Infinity anthology and decided I needed to read this short story next. That was a great decision as this brief tale is gripping and emotionally satisfying while leaving you wanting more. Every word is used to great effect here. I highly recommend this. It really is that good.
For the rest of...more
For the rest of...more
I read this short story as a standalone before reading Leviathan Wakes. I thought it was excellent. It's a really fast, really enjoyable read.
The plot and the characters were really believable. The plot and character motivations were much more complex than I would have thought possible for such a short story and the ending was impressively open ended while still satisfying the reader.
I also really appreciated that this was obviously science fiction without that fact taking over the focus of the...more
The plot and the characters were really believable. The plot and character motivations were much more complex than I would have thought possible for such a short story and the ending was impressively open ended while still satisfying the reader.
I also really appreciated that this was obviously science fiction without that fact taking over the focus of the...more
Great short story about a minor character and key event in the series. I enjoyed the narrative choice of jumping back and forth between two timelines and thought it was handled well. As in the rest of the series, the characterization, dialogue, and writing style are all top notch.
The one thing that confuses me are people that ding the story because of the length. Apparently, the idea of a "short" story as it is advertised is a concept many can't wrap their heads around. Looking forward to the re...more
The one thing that confuses me are people that ding the story because of the length. Apparently, the idea of a "short" story as it is advertised is a concept many can't wrap their heads around. Looking forward to the re...more
Historia corta, previa a los acontecimientos de Leviathan Wakes, que expande un poco el origen del personaje de Fred. No es mala, pero a mi me pareció bastante predecible. Casi todo lo que narra ya me lo había imaginado.
Si te gusta mucho la saga es una historia más que se lee en un rato, pero no esperes una gran revelación porque no la tiene.
Lo que si me gustó es conocer un poco más sobre la cultura "Belter". Sobre ese tema si me gustaría leer una historia, sobre los ideales de la OPA, por ejemp...more
Si te gusta mucho la saga es una historia más que se lee en un rato, pero no esperes una gran revelación porque no la tiene.
Lo que si me gustó es conocer un poco más sobre la cultura "Belter". Sobre ese tema si me gustaría leer una historia, sobre los ideales de la OPA, por ejemp...more
Jul 11, 2012
James
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of the Expanse series
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Orbit Short Fiction seem to be making something of a success of the short-story form. This is the second one I've read - the first being Mira Grant's
Countdown
- and while neither of them are breaking exciting new literary ground they are providing an enjoyable set of prequels and spin-off stories from novel-length works or series. Like Countdown, this one too is a prequel - providing some back-story for one of the characters from
Leviathan Wakes
, Colonel Fred Johnson, the Butcher of Anderson...more
I was indifferent to this short story. I was a fan of Leviathan Wakes, but haven't yet started Caliban's War. "The Butcher of Anderson Station" filled in the backstory of one of the more political figures in the series. It was good, but not amazing - definitely not something that warranted a big release. This could have been put in the filing cabinet, along with several other stories, and released later on as a collection. All-in-all, a good read, but nothing to go racing to Amazon for. Just my...more
This novella focuses on an incident that defined the career of (and eventually the man) one of the characters that plays a key role in Leviathan Wakes. Fred Johnson is the leader of the OPA (Outer Planets Alliance) by the time we meet him in Leviathan Wakes. Throughout the book he was referred to as the Butcher of Anderson Station, however that was never explained.
This story goes back in time and focuses on that story, giving the readers and fans of this new series a terrific first person accoun...more
This story goes back in time and focuses on that story, giving the readers and fans of this new series a terrific first person accoun...more
Cool little backstory leading up to Corey's first true installment of his new Expanse series, Leviathan Wakes. Corey is actually a penname for a duo, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franak. Franak is the assistant of George R.R. Martin, author of the popular Song of Ice and Fire series, who is really excited by The Expanse universe. This short story is a quick read and gives an important piece of information about a character in Leviathan Wakes.
Enjoyable story filling in a missing gap in Fred Johnson's backstory, as hinted at in Leviathan Wakes. About as long as a long chapter, or two short chapters, it's still entirely worth reading. I've seen lots of people complain about the length and the price, but I have to admit I just don't see it - for just a couple of bucks I get an entertaining vignette I didn't have before. What's the problem?
Part of the Expanse universe started in Leviathan Wakes and follows one of the secondary characters introduced, Colonel Fred Johnson. Tells the story, mainly the aftermath, of the Anderson Station assault and how it effects Johnson and shows the seeds at why he is where he is in Leviathan Wakes. It's an interesting story but it's short. I personally finished it in a little under an hour after i started it, so be mindful if you want to read it.
This short story gives insight to one of the ancillary characters in the Leviathan Wakes universe (called the Expanse series). Fred, a Colonel with the Earth based marines, is ordered to retake Anderson Station. All goes according to plan, but that's the problem really...
Good, crisp story that does give great insight to Fred's character. Nicely Done!
Good, crisp story that does give great insight to Fred's character. Nicely Done!
It was a great short novell from The Expanse universe of James S. A. Corey. This story introduce us the bloody events took place at the Anderson Station. We know more about the personality of Fred Johnson as well.
I highly recommend this short novell to the readers of The Expanse series.
I highly recommend this short novell to the readers of The Expanse series.
Interesting, but short, prequel to Leviathan Wakes. I really enjoyed this story, and the way it was told in flashback form intermixed with present events.
I liked seeing more of Fred's backstory here, and I enjoyed seeing how he got to where he was in LW.
Good stuff.
I liked seeing more of Fred's backstory here, and I enjoyed seeing how he got to where he was in LW.
Good stuff.
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Wish I had read it before the first full novel in the series, but, still, a nice character portrait of Colonel Fred Johnson, the titular butcher. Not needed to enjoy Leviathan Wakes, but it adds depth to his character. And, again, makes me want more from The Expanse.
I found the journey back into the world created by James SA Corey an enjoyable trip. This short story fills in some backstory from Leviathan Wakes.
The focus of this story will be obvious to anyone who read Leviathan Wakes, and I for one was thankful to discover a bit more of his backstory. This was a good little story to tide me over until Caliban's War this spring and it definitely left me wanting more of The Expanse.
A solid add-on tale to fill time until the next novel in the Expanse series comes out, The Butcher of Anderson Station tells you how Fred Johnson went from being the eponymous Butcher, to the hope that the Outer Planets Alliance has for peace. I can't say that I was all that surprised by events of this story, as I figured the events of the station assault had gone FUBAR due to the Earth government and not anything Fred did. Wished it was longer, but I guess what I REALLY want is Caliban's War.
With 40 pages this is less than a normal sized chapter in a "full book" but nonetheless interesting and it does some decent world building.
I was a bit disappointed to find that this was far les humour than the real books in the serie.
I was a bit disappointed to find that this was far les humour than the real books in the serie.
This is a short story, a cool little backstory on one of the characters from Leviathan Wakes.
Mar 14, 2013
Penny
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
george schlossnagle
Shelves:
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This is a lot of good stuff packed into a novella length story. If you liked Leviathan Wakes, you really need to read this as well.
Crisp writing, wonderful dialog, and excellent pacing.
Crisp writing, wonderful dialog, and excellent pacing.
A dark and tough little nugget from The Expanse series that gives us a bit of the back story of one of the characters. I like the format, the writing and the characters. These guys can do no wrong in my opinion.
Good story and nice to have the details having already read Leviathan Wakes. Tad shorter than I had thought it would be but it was inexpensive to buy. Ebook format worked well thought.
Short story, about Fred Dawes' recruitment by the belters after his infamous exploit. Competently done, nothing elaborate or developed, but fits the larger storyline just fine.
Oct 24, 2012
Hariboc8n8o16
added it
Downloaded, I must have forgotten to read it now that I'm re-perusing it? Score! Don't have to wait until 2013 for a tiny extra morsel of this series!
$1.99 at Kobo, epub DRM, 9000 words.
The story of Fred Anderson is about what you'd expect it to be after reading Leviathan Wakes, but that's perfectly fine. I still enjoyed this dip into the Expanse.
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