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USS Hamilton #7
USS Lincoln: Mercy Kill
Brace yourself for the most electrifying, adrenaline-fueled mission yet with 'USS Lincoln — Mercy Kill' by Mark Wayne McGinnis. Caught in a deadly game of interstellar cat and mouse with a new and vile alien enemy, Captain Galvin Quintos will be forced to make choices no US Space Navy Captain should ever have to make — including who among those he cares most about should live or die. A cosmic storm is coming, one that has already decimated the long-lost crew of USS Lincoln. Has USS Adams already fallen into the same perilous trap, poised to succumb to the same fate? Has Doctor Vivian Leigh finally had enough uncertainty aboard a military warship? Is it time to bid farewell to a three-hundred-year-old ChronoBot friend? Put up the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign, grab a bag of popcorn, switch your phone to silent, and sink into that favorite chair of yours... you're in for a long night.And when you're done with this book you don't want to miss ChronoBot Chronicles coming out in August of 2023.
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370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2023
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August 15, 2024
Still a good read but in this book the author committed the worst writing crime in my view anyway he started to explain the back story like I’ve not read the rest of the series, now if your one of those people who just jumps into a series anywhere & don’t understand what is happening the author shouldn’t be explaining the back story for those very few odd boss that do this!!!!!
For me it is taking up priceless space for the story to just flow & carry on.
The author has commit another crime in this book and I know he has another series the Chronobots which I personally am thrilled about but in this series Hardy has gone now and I am devastated I adore his character and will miss him big time so will rush the series now so I can go start Hardy’s series!
For me it is taking up priceless space for the story to just flow & carry on.
The author has commit another crime in this book and I know he has another series the Chronobots which I personally am thrilled about but in this series Hardy has gone now and I am devastated I adore his character and will miss him big time so will rush the series now so I can go start Hardy’s series!
June 26, 2023
Where's Hardy?
Ever since I began reading, "Science- Fiction Comic Books" (in the 1950s..)
I grew to hate, "Cliff Hanger Endings!"
Not Only because I'd have to wait Months for the author to release the next issue.. *Nor, did I mind the number of Empty Pop-Bottles I'd need do find,
& return for deposit, (at the going rate of 2-cents per bottle!) to purchase the
10 cents needed for the next addition.
But,
The Main reason was, "Teasing Readers !"
That SUCKED to me at the age of 10.. & Still Sucks at the age of 73!
Peter Anthony Roland
Miami Beach, Florida
gab.ai/paroland
Ever since I began reading, "Science- Fiction Comic Books" (in the 1950s..)
I grew to hate, "Cliff Hanger Endings!"
Not Only because I'd have to wait Months for the author to release the next issue.. *Nor, did I mind the number of Empty Pop-Bottles I'd need do find,
& return for deposit, (at the going rate of 2-cents per bottle!) to purchase the
10 cents needed for the next addition.
But,
The Main reason was, "Teasing Readers !"
That SUCKED to me at the age of 10.. & Still Sucks at the age of 73!
Peter Anthony Roland
Miami Beach, Florida
gab.ai/paroland
January 18, 2024
Time travel done badly
I don't remember when time travel became relevant to this series, but given I'm reading book 7 and I rarely enjoy time travel as a premise, then I can only assume it was in the last book or 2
I managed to read 20% of this book and gave up. The whole redo history with time travel concept has been done to Death, rarely well and in this case badly
It's sad, I have a lot invested in this series and a lot with the author, but I can't continue with this, it's that poor
I don't remember when time travel became relevant to this series, but given I'm reading book 7 and I rarely enjoy time travel as a premise, then I can only assume it was in the last book or 2
I managed to read 20% of this book and gave up. The whole redo history with time travel concept has been done to Death, rarely well and in this case badly
It's sad, I have a lot invested in this series and a lot with the author, but I can't continue with this, it's that poor
July 25, 2023
USS Hamilton series.
Fantastic series! If you you're a syfi, JN Chaney, or LMBPN publishing fan you'll love these books. This is a awesome series with ups and downs that keep you coming back for more. I powered through all 7 on Kindle Unlimited and just couldn't stop reading them. I can't believe it's over... There's so much I want to know! Please don't stop now! Keep the good books coming
Fantastic series! If you you're a syfi, JN Chaney, or LMBPN publishing fan you'll love these books. This is a awesome series with ups and downs that keep you coming back for more. I powered through all 7 on Kindle Unlimited and just couldn't stop reading them. I can't believe it's over... There's so much I want to know! Please don't stop now! Keep the good books coming
April 11, 2025
I had enjoyed this series up until this book. The suddenly and poorly introduced time travel plot was a huge disconnect for me and with it fresh in mind feels like it ruined the series. I hear Hardy will be getting his own spin-off series and maybe in time I will give that a try, but I think I'm done with the Hamilton books and any other books in this universe that time travel becomes a part of. Two and a half stars.
June 10, 2025
Excellent entertainment!
I’m not going to write an analysis of this book which would spoil your experience, but if you enjoy the military sci-fi genre, you would be foolish not to read this series. It tumbles thru one challenge after another engaging such that you can’t put it down. The characters and circumstances are both surprising and deeply textured creating a three dimensional world to get lost in.
I’m not going to write an analysis of this book which would spoil your experience, but if you enjoy the military sci-fi genre, you would be foolish not to read this series. It tumbles thru one challenge after another engaging such that you can’t put it down. The characters and circumstances are both surprising and deeply textured creating a three dimensional world to get lost in.
July 16, 2025
Wait. What? Another problem?!
If anything I'd say this story gets too complex. You are not just facing one or two major problems, when ten more pop up, and these are not just small problems! They are life and death. Time warps. Alternate universe type problems. Something you don't see every day. Oh, and 300-year-old robots with a person inside!
If anything I'd say this story gets too complex. You are not just facing one or two major problems, when ten more pop up, and these are not just small problems! They are life and death. Time warps. Alternate universe type problems. Something you don't see every day. Oh, and 300-year-old robots with a person inside!
November 9, 2025
Well that was abrupt. The epilogue helped, but hopefully Hardy's going to be ok. The whole gang just kind of scattered.
These new aliens turn my stomach. I think I like the old ones better - at least the new ones treat everyone, including each other, equally abominably.
John Pirhalla, you're doing well. You're not JP Cronin, but you picked up right after him really well.
These new aliens turn my stomach. I think I like the old ones better - at least the new ones treat everyone, including each other, equally abominably.
John Pirhalla, you're doing well. You're not JP Cronin, but you picked up right after him really well.
June 25, 2023
Good Finish
Loved the entire series. Irreverent, exciting, and always entertaining from 1 thru book 7. Action, adventure, thrilling space battles, and of course, great cast of characters. Can’t wait to see what mischief Hardy gets into.
Loved the entire series. Irreverent, exciting, and always entertaining from 1 thru book 7. Action, adventure, thrilling space battles, and of course, great cast of characters. Can’t wait to see what mischief Hardy gets into.
July 4, 2023
Finis
It's been a good series but this time travelling in it has gotten a little weird. What your allowed or not. Another thing that bugged me is a character who just seemed to disappear otherwise it might have got another star.
It's been a good series but this time travelling in it has gotten a little weird. What your allowed or not. Another thing that bugged me is a character who just seemed to disappear otherwise it might have got another star.
July 5, 2023
very entertaining
If you enjoy western adventures spiced with humor and fast moving sci fi action, then you do not want to miss this series. Mark Mcginnis weaves a very entertaining story.
If you enjoy western adventures spiced with humor and fast moving sci fi action, then you do not want to miss this series. Mark Mcginnis weaves a very entertaining story.
July 15, 2023
Another homerun for McGinnis
Anyone who likes space opera needs to read this series. It has something for everyone. Hardy is such a unique character.
Jump in and Quintos and his crew.
Anyone who likes space opera needs to read this series. It has something for everyone. Hardy is such a unique character.
Jump in and Quintos and his crew.
August 9, 2023
It cannot be the end
Once again we find captain Quinus and his crew fighting against the odds. But this time he has two other ships and crew to help. Can he once again pull everyone out of the fire.
Once again we find captain Quinus and his crew fighting against the odds. But this time he has two other ships and crew to help. Can he once again pull everyone out of the fire.
January 3, 2024
Awesome Adventure
Great conclusion to an excellent sci-fi series. Full of intrigue and adventure that will keep your interest. The characters are awesome. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
Great conclusion to an excellent sci-fi series. Full of intrigue and adventure that will keep your interest. The characters are awesome. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
June 2, 2024
Good book with lots of twists and turns. It alternates between relatively short periods of action and longer setups to the action. The dual story lines was a bit distracting, and as Captain Pristy's moved slowly for much of the book.
June 21, 2025
Excellent book, excellent series
A great read. Love the characters. The action is fast paced, even if my eyes gloss I've during the technical discussions! This is my second time reading this series. Just as good the second time. Looking forward to the next book.
A great read. Love the characters. The action is fast paced, even if my eyes gloss I've during the technical discussions! This is my second time reading this series. Just as good the second time. Looking forward to the next book.
August 30, 2025
Well that was just awesome! Not only does this enemy give you The chills, it makes you seriously question whether Quinton and company will survive!
Don't want to drop any spoilers, so let me just say I'm grabbing the next book quick!
Don't want to drop any spoilers, so let me just say I'm grabbing the next book quick!
June 24, 2023
Story line was good
Took me 5 hours to read .I had a hard time putting it down and couldn't wait to continue reading.Wil
be nice to read follow on books
Took me 5 hours to read .I had a hard time putting it down and couldn't wait to continue reading.Wil
be nice to read follow on books
June 25, 2023
Enjoyable
As much as I have enjoyed this series (and it has been great- action, mystery, and comical at times), I can not wait to read the Chronobot series. I love Hardy!
As much as I have enjoyed this series (and it has been great- action, mystery, and comical at times), I can not wait to read the Chronobot series. I love Hardy!
June 25, 2023
Great story
Fun read , great story. Another great installment in the story. Definitely left me hanging at the end . Will have to wait to see what happens to Hardy !.
Fun read , great story. Another great installment in the story. Definitely left me hanging at the end . Will have to wait to see what happens to Hardy !.
June 29, 2023
Great story telling with lots of twists and turns! The author finishes the one story but leaves you hanging for the next one. Seven of Seven and all great reads!
July 13, 2023
Fun Book
I'd give it a try It's worth reading it's exciting and carrying on plot from The previews book of course.
I'd give it a try It's worth reading it's exciting and carrying on plot from The previews book of course.
July 16, 2023
Exciting
I never get tired of Quintos and his band of professionals. They always come up with the answer to save the moment.
I never get tired of Quintos and his band of professionals. They always come up with the answer to save the moment.
July 21, 2023
Ending?
This series has been an excellent read. There are so many characters weaved together to make an enjoyable series. On to the next one!
This series has been an excellent read. There are so many characters weaved together to make an enjoyable series. On to the next one!
July 23, 2023
Can't wait for next series
What a cliffhanger as an epilogue. Let's go find Hardy. Well written, fast paced where required, takes it's time when needed.
What a cliffhanger as an epilogue. Let's go find Hardy. Well written, fast paced where required, takes it's time when needed.
July 29, 2023
fun
I’ve been reading from the first book. Having friends from Boston I can feel Hardy. He’s so much fun to read. Great book in a fun series.
I’ve been reading from the first book. Having friends from Boston I can feel Hardy. He’s so much fun to read. Great book in a fun series.
July 30, 2023
A good book.
Good reading. A lot of twist and turns in it. Would recommend it to anyone. Interested in syfi readings. Kept me trying to suppose where the author would go next.
Good reading. A lot of twist and turns in it. Would recommend it to anyone. Interested in syfi readings. Kept me trying to suppose where the author would go next.
August 22, 2023
Outstanding
Another Outstanding Book in thesis Hamilton Series!! It was very hard to put down even when going to bed.I was exciting and easy to follow.
Another Outstanding Book in thesis Hamilton Series!! It was very hard to put down even when going to bed.I was exciting and easy to follow.
August 23, 2023
Fitting resting point for the story
But there better be more coming. :)
Continuing saga that compels. Start in book one and read them all. You will be glad you did.
But there better be more coming. :)
Continuing saga that compels. Start in book one and read them all. You will be glad you did.
August 24, 2023
Great book 📕
Really liked the book and the whole series
Also all the characters and all the problems they got into and out of.
Really liked the book and the whole series
Also all the characters and all the problems they got into and out of.
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