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Evan Gabriel Trilogy #1-3
Gabriel's Journey
GABRIEL’S JOURNEY: THE COMPLETE EVAN GABRIEL TRILOGY
Follow North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel as he crosses the galaxy searching for Redemption, Returns to where it all began, then finally seeks Revenge on those responsible. Military science-fiction adventure at its best!
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GABRIEL'S REDEMPTION, Book One
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel was dishonorably discharged after losing his covert team on a far off world called Eden. Now, he’s being offered an opportunity to command a new team, on a new world, with a new mission, but the true motives behind the mission are unclear.
From the decaying Caribbean to politically-charged South America, from the slums of Mars to a tiny colony on a planet six hundred light years from Earth, Gabriel's Redemption is a near-future military science fiction story of a personal journey seen from the perspective of a soldier who has lost everything; one who desperately needs to redeem himself not only in his government’s eyes, but also his own. Interstellar action and political intrigue mix with one-on-one battles on the surface of a frozen planet in this exciting tale of salvation.
Approximately 66,000 words.
GABRIEL’S RETURN, Book Two
On the far-off icebound planet of Poliahu, North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel suffered the loss of several team members in order to free a native species and save his brother. Now he is being called away on a new mission by a friend in trouble, and by a name from his distant past. He and his surviving team must again travel across the galaxy to the planet where he lost his naval command, and his original team, so many years ago: Eden.
Evan Gabriel must face three distinct threats on Eden: the well-armed terrorist group that has been raiding Eden City, the dangerous planet itself, and his own haunting memories of his past.
Gabriel's Return continues the epic science fiction/adventure trilogy with characters new and old, devious political intrigue on the moon and Mars, and deadly jungle combat on Eden.
Approximately 87,000 words
GABRIEL’S REVENGE, Book Three
A missile has no conscience. It is an inanimate steel object: cold, emotionless. But once ignited, it burns white hot inside, and cannot be shut off. Fired in combat, it has but one objective: the total destruction of its intended target. And it will only stop when its objective has been achieved, or it runs out of fuel.
Not all missiles are made of steel.
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel thought it was over. Returning from a mission on the far-off world of Eden, he finds that Mars is in a state of political upheaval. Two major dome cities are now under the control of ambitious and ruthless men backed by the scheming South American Republic. Friends are in trouble, Renay Gesselli is missing, and the future of a world is in flux while rival governments bicker behind closed doors.
From the ice-bound planet of Poliahu, to the dangerous jungle world of Eden, and back to his adopted home of Mars, Evan Gabriel has witnessed death follow him. Now, he's turning the tables, and no force would stand in his way.
Approximately 80,000 words
REVIEWS:
“The action in this series rocks, complete with super-cool weapons and technology. Umstead takes a complex cast and gives them each a distinct personality that makes the team dynamic just great.” - L. Petersen
“I am a huge fan of well-written science fiction, and the Evan Gabriel series hasn't disappointed... layered with dimension and feeling unlike quite a few other sci-fi titles out there.” - N. Holderby
“Umstead has created what I can only describe as a Tom Clancy-esque world a few hundred years into the future.” - W.E. Linde
Follow North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel as he crosses the galaxy searching for Redemption, Returns to where it all began, then finally seeks Revenge on those responsible. Military science-fiction adventure at its best!
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GABRIEL'S REDEMPTION, Book One
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel was dishonorably discharged after losing his covert team on a far off world called Eden. Now, he’s being offered an opportunity to command a new team, on a new world, with a new mission, but the true motives behind the mission are unclear.
From the decaying Caribbean to politically-charged South America, from the slums of Mars to a tiny colony on a planet six hundred light years from Earth, Gabriel's Redemption is a near-future military science fiction story of a personal journey seen from the perspective of a soldier who has lost everything; one who desperately needs to redeem himself not only in his government’s eyes, but also his own. Interstellar action and political intrigue mix with one-on-one battles on the surface of a frozen planet in this exciting tale of salvation.
Approximately 66,000 words.
GABRIEL’S RETURN, Book Two
On the far-off icebound planet of Poliahu, North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel suffered the loss of several team members in order to free a native species and save his brother. Now he is being called away on a new mission by a friend in trouble, and by a name from his distant past. He and his surviving team must again travel across the galaxy to the planet where he lost his naval command, and his original team, so many years ago: Eden.
Evan Gabriel must face three distinct threats on Eden: the well-armed terrorist group that has been raiding Eden City, the dangerous planet itself, and his own haunting memories of his past.
Gabriel's Return continues the epic science fiction/adventure trilogy with characters new and old, devious political intrigue on the moon and Mars, and deadly jungle combat on Eden.
Approximately 87,000 words
GABRIEL’S REVENGE, Book Three
A missile has no conscience. It is an inanimate steel object: cold, emotionless. But once ignited, it burns white hot inside, and cannot be shut off. Fired in combat, it has but one objective: the total destruction of its intended target. And it will only stop when its objective has been achieved, or it runs out of fuel.
Not all missiles are made of steel.
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel thought it was over. Returning from a mission on the far-off world of Eden, he finds that Mars is in a state of political upheaval. Two major dome cities are now under the control of ambitious and ruthless men backed by the scheming South American Republic. Friends are in trouble, Renay Gesselli is missing, and the future of a world is in flux while rival governments bicker behind closed doors.
From the ice-bound planet of Poliahu, to the dangerous jungle world of Eden, and back to his adopted home of Mars, Evan Gabriel has witnessed death follow him. Now, he's turning the tables, and no force would stand in his way.
Approximately 80,000 words
REVIEWS:
“The action in this series rocks, complete with super-cool weapons and technology. Umstead takes a complex cast and gives them each a distinct personality that makes the team dynamic just great.” - L. Petersen
“I am a huge fan of well-written science fiction, and the Evan Gabriel series hasn't disappointed... layered with dimension and feeling unlike quite a few other sci-fi titles out there.” - N. Holderby
“Umstead has created what I can only describe as a Tom Clancy-esque world a few hundred years into the future.” - W.E. Linde
850 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2011
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About the author
Steve Umstead
13 books1,012 followersSteve Umstead has been the owner of a Caribbean & Mexico travel company for the past ten years, but never forgot his lifelong dream of becoming an author. After a successful stab at National Novel Writing Month, he decided to pursue his dream more vigorously…but hasn't given up the traveling.
Steve lives in scenic (tongue-in-cheek) New Jersey with his wife, two kids, and several bookshelves full of other authors' science fiction novels. Gabriel's Redemption is his debut novel.
Steve lives in scenic (tongue-in-cheek) New Jersey with his wife, two kids, and several bookshelves full of other authors' science fiction novels. Gabriel's Redemption is his debut novel.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 10, 2018
Great read! Sci-Fi Action thriller at its best.
Characters that seem real and you can relate to, both hero’s and villains. Plot in each book that flows, leaves you guessing, and anxious to see what’s next.
Characters that seem real and you can relate to, both hero’s and villains. Plot in each book that flows, leaves you guessing, and anxious to see what’s next.
July 15, 2012
Gabriel's Journey is the combination of three Gabriel novels, and what a trilogy it is. The character cast gets quite large, but none of them feel extraneous, and each manages to still be their own person. The technology and sci-fi elements blend seamlessly with the world, and they never feel tacked on or gimmicky. I didn't even pause between the books; I was drawn into the world and life of Gabriel and his crew.
The only "issues" I had with the trilogy was that it seemed a few of the reveals were telegraphed well in advance. There were at least an equal number of twists that held their surprise, and even the ones that were telegraphed weren't bothersome enough to pull away from a full five-star rating.
Umstead weaves a great set of stories, and knows how to flesh out his characters. Should any future Evan Gabriel books come out, I'll eagerly pick them up.
The only "issues" I had with the trilogy was that it seemed a few of the reveals were telegraphed well in advance. There were at least an equal number of twists that held their surprise, and even the ones that were telegraphed weren't bothersome enough to pull away from a full five-star rating.
Umstead weaves a great set of stories, and knows how to flesh out his characters. Should any future Evan Gabriel books come out, I'll eagerly pick them up.
September 22, 2012
Did not read the omnibus, but individual. Good and entertaining.
March 24, 2013
Pretty standard space opera. Hero actually isn't all that bright.
September 15, 2013
Entertaining trilogy, I got more into it as it went along. The technology is interesting but not dominant and blends well into the storyline.
March 15, 2014
Really decent story but the combat sequences need a lot of work. Overall I'd rate the series about 3.5 stars. I liked the story but I was ready for the end by the time I got there.
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