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The Morcai Battalion #2
The Recruit
Diana Palmer's second installment in her thrilling space epic is a vast panorama of far-flung civilizations, interplanetary conflict and galaxy-spanning passion...
THE MORCAI THE RECRUIT
A prophecy
Three years after the unprovoked attack on a peaceful colony, the war between the Rojok dynasty and the Tri-Galaxy Fleet rages on. Born of that war is the Morcai Battalion, a fleet comprised of Centaurians and humans--the first collaboration of its kind and a step toward an intergalactic alliance. But the fragile union is tested as their courageous commander in chief, Dtimun, is faced with the temptation of the forbidden--and human--Dr. Madeline Ruszel.
A combat surgeon, Ruszel is aware of the danger of inciting a Centaurian's interest, even if he is the most intriguing of men. Besides putting their mission at risk, personal relations between their kinds are still outlawed. But a prophecy that touches on both their lives and the future of all alien nations hints that a greater unity may be theirs for the taking...if they, and their crew, survive in the battle for peace.
THE MORCAI THE RECRUIT
A prophecy
Three years after the unprovoked attack on a peaceful colony, the war between the Rojok dynasty and the Tri-Galaxy Fleet rages on. Born of that war is the Morcai Battalion, a fleet comprised of Centaurians and humans--the first collaboration of its kind and a step toward an intergalactic alliance. But the fragile union is tested as their courageous commander in chief, Dtimun, is faced with the temptation of the forbidden--and human--Dr. Madeline Ruszel.
A combat surgeon, Ruszel is aware of the danger of inciting a Centaurian's interest, even if he is the most intriguing of men. Besides putting their mission at risk, personal relations between their kinds are still outlawed. But a prophecy that touches on both their lives and the future of all alien nations hints that a greater unity may be theirs for the taking...if they, and their crew, survive in the battle for peace.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2009
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Diana Palmer
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Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
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February 19, 2021
I am no stranger to Diana Palmer. My first introduction to her books was stealing them from my mom along with a few other fun bodice rippers.
Diana is well known for her excellent story and character development. Her love stories are visceral.
However this series is in another realm. I discovered Morcai Battalion when it was published under her pen name Susan Kyle, the reason why is because it is so far left field from her usual books. Don't expect this to be another Diana Palmer romance book. It is not.
It is a fun sci-fi adventure. While it is still a romance trilogy, it is very slow burning. The romance is almost negligible, this series focuses more on the action and adventure. However, don't let that discourage you. I promise that the tension between them is palpable, riveting and incredibly delicious.
I LOVE this series.
After discovering it at the library, I immediately bought the 1st installment in paperback and bought this (the 2nd) as well as the 3rd on Kindle.
While this isn't a typical Diana Palmer book, I highly recommend it to her fans, as well as any sci-fi romance fans, or as an introduction to the great Palmer. You won't be disappointed.
Diana is well known for her excellent story and character development. Her love stories are visceral.
However this series is in another realm. I discovered Morcai Battalion when it was published under her pen name Susan Kyle, the reason why is because it is so far left field from her usual books. Don't expect this to be another Diana Palmer romance book. It is not.
It is a fun sci-fi adventure. While it is still a romance trilogy, it is very slow burning. The romance is almost negligible, this series focuses more on the action and adventure. However, don't let that discourage you. I promise that the tension between them is palpable, riveting and incredibly delicious.
I LOVE this series.
After discovering it at the library, I immediately bought the 1st installment in paperback and bought this (the 2nd) as well as the 3rd on Kindle.
While this isn't a typical Diana Palmer book, I highly recommend it to her fans, as well as any sci-fi romance fans, or as an introduction to the great Palmer. You won't be disappointed.
December 9, 2009
This book is a wild ride! Disclaimer: I am the author's sister. I've been waiting for this sequel for 40 years. It was worth the wait.
I love the description and the characterization. I might add that violence is not described in graphic detail. Profanity is minimal. I enjoy the banter between feisty Ruszel and stiff-and-formal Dtimun. But, a new character, Mallory, is brought aboard the Morcai. She has to replace Ruszel, and Dtimun doesn't like her at all. She begins timidly and her character grows visibly as the book progresses, as an undercurrent in an urgent mission.
The science is well-researched, and the plot, sound. Military enthusiasts will delight in the battle details. But, the pathos and sensitivity shown by the main characters will please most women, I think. I hope you will download a sample chapter, those who have Kindle.
I love the description and the characterization. I might add that violence is not described in graphic detail. Profanity is minimal. I enjoy the banter between feisty Ruszel and stiff-and-formal Dtimun. But, a new character, Mallory, is brought aboard the Morcai. She has to replace Ruszel, and Dtimun doesn't like her at all. She begins timidly and her character grows visibly as the book progresses, as an undercurrent in an urgent mission.
The science is well-researched, and the plot, sound. Military enthusiasts will delight in the battle details. But, the pathos and sensitivity shown by the main characters will please most women, I think. I hope you will download a sample chapter, those who have Kindle.
January 19, 2022
This is a surprisingly sweet military science fiction romance, with the romance building s.l.o.w.l.y. between a woman who believes that she does not feel like a woman and a male who is both more protective and less perceptive than he is. Banter flies, along with snark, insults and sparks, combining with interstellar politics, diplomacy and war. Soldiers, romance and diplomacy - what a combination. Murphy is going to have fun with Dtiman and Madeline (if Dtiman can get Madeline to stop getting into bar fights).
July 6, 2016
This is a continuation of the "love story" of Centaurian Commander Dtimun and human Doctor Madeline from The Morcai Battalion. The reasons why Centaurians cannot "bond" with other species are gradually revealed in this book. However, we are left with a cliffhanger that forces the readers to read Invictus. :(
So, on to the Invictus!
So, on to the Invictus!
September 11, 2025
Stopped 50/345, the start of Ch. 3. I mean, I did sort of like the glossary in the back, and it does seem somewhat entertaining, and the cover of this edition IS my favourite colour, but it also is not the first one in the series.
Maybe I'd come back to it after reading the first one in the series, though, which I try my best to read the first, since it tends to have crucial information that helps me understand the rest of the series better.
I liked the author's note in the beginning.
Maybe I'd come back to it after reading the first one in the series, though, which I try my best to read the first, since it tends to have crucial information that helps me understand the rest of the series better.
I liked the author's note in the beginning.
July 4, 2018
The Recruit
This is Maddie's story with the introduction of Edris Mallory. The relationship between Maddie and the CO heats up and the story line leads to them considering bonding and mating for a mission, then to separate and regress the child.
This is Maddie's story with the introduction of Edris Mallory. The relationship between Maddie and the CO heats up and the story line leads to them considering bonding and mating for a mission, then to separate and regress the child.
November 30, 2017
Great read
I loved the first book and the second only got better. The characters are so entertaining. Please write some more science fiction
I loved the first book and the second only got better. The characters are so entertaining. Please write some more science fiction
December 19, 2017
Listen to this on cd. It is easy to follow but written in the romance style with science fiction thrown in.
August 10, 2022
This book ends as a cliffhanger, so you might want to have the next book handy for when you finish it.
May 27, 2023
More excellence
I can always re-read this series and enjoy it. I highly recommend adding this series to your must read list.
I can always re-read this series and enjoy it. I highly recommend adding this series to your must read list.
July 18, 2023
Excellent! Highly recommended.
March 14, 2013
The story continues with the same main characters and their on going relationship causing more problems for everyone. The emotions were even more intense than in book one and I was delighted with the storyline's progression. I also felt for the new character (Mallory), who is brought in to take over from Ruszel, as she had so much trouble fitting in it was almost comical. Again I was driven to experience deep emotions whilst reading this.
September 24, 2016
Thankfully when I read the first book, the second and third book in the series were already written. I like the introduction of the Centaurian prophesy as a plot element that drives both this book and the last book in the series.
Things get complicated. We get to see the Centaurian home world. All hell breaks loose. All the things I like reading. This book was devoured in 1 sitting and I reached for the final book immediately.
Things get complicated. We get to see the Centaurian home world. All hell breaks loose. All the things I like reading. This book was devoured in 1 sitting and I reached for the final book immediately.
February 1, 2017
The Morcai Battalion trilogy should be read in order. They are not read alone books and the second one, this book, ends in a cliff hanger. If you enjoy Diane Palmer characters in her westerns you will enjoy the characters in this series.
January 31, 2012
It went into a little more detail than the first and the H/h relationship is also a little more developed. Can't wait for Invictus.
July 21, 2014
3stars
February 3, 2015
I've waited years for the continuation of this sci-fi series by Diana Palmer. I'm glad to say that she has not only this book but another due in December 2015 coming.
February 9, 2015
A good second book in the series... With an unfortunate cliffhanger ending and a third book not due until the end of the year!
June 10, 2015
I liked this book but it leaves you waiting for the next installment.
February 14, 2017
The Morcai Battalion: The Recruit was more of a romance than the first book in the series. I still liked it quite a bit, but I missed the action of The Morcai Battalion. We got more information about Komak,which was good, and some hints about Dtimun's past/family which was also interesting. It made sense for the book to end where it did, but I would have liked to see Madeline's decision played out. Yes, I know what she'll decide, but I would have liked to see it in this story. On a side note: I felt bad for the Amazons yet again. They really can't catch a break.
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