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Plague Wars #8
The Orion Plague
Military science fiction post-apocaplyptic thriller / alien invasion. BOOK 7 OF THE SERIES.
Guns blazing, Master Sergeant Jill Repeth and her team search the nuclear wasteland for her kidnapped fiancé, while Spooky Nguyen prepares Earth's first-ever Space Marines for duty aboard the experimental battleship Orion. But even commanded by the legendary Navy Captain Henrich Absen, Orion is hopelessly outclassed, and only by supreme sacrifice can Earth be saved.
For now, that is -- because The Destroyer is on its way.
PG-13 for language, violence and adult situations (non-explicit)
Guns blazing, Master Sergeant Jill Repeth and her team search the nuclear wasteland for her kidnapped fiancé, while Spooky Nguyen prepares Earth's first-ever Space Marines for duty aboard the experimental battleship Orion. But even commanded by the legendary Navy Captain Henrich Absen, Orion is hopelessly outclassed, and only by supreme sacrifice can Earth be saved.
For now, that is -- because The Destroyer is on its way.
PG-13 for language, violence and adult situations (non-explicit)
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2012
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David VanDyke
74 books229 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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December 27, 2012
The first book in this series hooked me and this fourth book is, so far, my second favorite. The plotline continues to become more convoluted and take more unexpected twists and turns while all of the original 'main characters' have substantial positions in this addition to the series.
Just simply an outstanding action/sci-fi/post apocalypse series with characters that continue to develop and travel down unexpected paths. One relatively minor character in the first book is beginning to evolve into one of my major favorites, though somewhat of an anti-hero as well.
Another addiction, obviously.
Just simply an outstanding action/sci-fi/post apocalypse series with characters that continue to develop and travel down unexpected paths. One relatively minor character in the first book is beginning to evolve into one of my major favorites, though somewhat of an anti-hero as well.
Another addiction, obviously.
April 18, 2013
I did think that the previous volume although good was slowing down with more of the same rebuilding after nuclear attack and I kept waiting for the alien attack which although hinted at never really happened. At first I thought this book would be the same but after a while it became pure science fiction with space ships and battles in space. The pace then picked up and it again became an exciting read but still allowed for plenty of character development including that of some who were more minor characters in the previous volumes. I particularly liked Brigadier Tran Pham “spooky” and am still not sure if he is one of the good or bad guys.
I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
August 13, 2017
Still a page turner!
Enjoying this series more and more. VanDyke has fashioned memorable characters into a far reaching storyline. Intrigue, cyborgs, aliens, covert missions, space battles, living ships ... what is there not to like in this well crafted series?
Enjoying this series more and more. VanDyke has fashioned memorable characters into a far reaching storyline. Intrigue, cyborgs, aliens, covert missions, space battles, living ships ... what is there not to like in this well crafted series?
April 7, 2018
Reaper Press at Kobo 9781626260946 ©2012; cover illustration uses the (German) kindle picture on the reader...
Some considerable advancement in the ongoing plot. A more or less united planet cooperates to launch the Orion, Earth's first Space Navy vessel - which goes on to tackle the incoming Meme ship. Some of the usual chracters take a less prominent position this time, while others come to the fore. I continue to enjoy the series - this volume seems longer than some of the earlier ones and does not suffer.
Some considerable advancement in the ongoing plot. A more or less united planet cooperates to launch the Orion, Earth's first Space Navy vessel - which goes on to tackle the incoming Meme ship. Some of the usual chracters take a less prominent position this time, while others come to the fore. I continue to enjoy the series - this volume seems longer than some of the earlier ones and does not suffer.
July 16, 2018
Awesome!!
Yet, another terrific book I’m getting the next one after finishing this review. This story keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend.
Yet, another terrific book I’m getting the next one after finishing this review. This story keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend.
August 16, 2018
Continued goodness!
I've enjoyed reading this instalment of the series and look forward to the next book in the series. Good so far!
I've enjoyed reading this instalment of the series and look forward to the next book in the series. Good so far!
September 14, 2016
Great sci-first escapism!
Like all of the "Plague" books prior to this one, The Orion Plague takes place in a future Earth. Some of the characters we met in the earlier books are back, but in this book mostly new characters drive the plot. There is a lot of action as Earth fights the first battle with the Memes.
Like all of the "Plague" books prior to this one, The Orion Plague takes place in a future Earth. Some of the characters we met in the earlier books are back, but in this book mostly new characters drive the plot. There is a lot of action as Earth fights the first battle with the Memes.
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