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Space Navy #7
Josiah Trenchard - Arkhangelsk
This is an alternate cover edition for B00ZI5OD6E
The planet of Arkhangelsk lies deep within a treacherous ice field. When a combined force of Rubente Dextera insurgents and Martian pirates lays siege to the United Worlds forces on the planet, the Space Navy has no choice but to send a relief convoy of cumbersome merchant vessels, heavily laden with armaments and supplies. The slow moving convoy is protected by a fleet of deadly warships including the illustrious U.W.S.S. Might of Fortitude, Captained by Josiah Trenchard, the infamous “fixer”. When the convoy is threatened with complete annihilation by the fearsome new pirate leader Redclaw, Trenchard and a small force of courageous vessels are pitched out on their own to find their way home to port through the ice.
Meanwhile, a trooper who has been turned into a monster by the Society grapples with his inner demons. The dark visions that taunt him send him on a journey back to Earth to discover what happened to his beloved girlfriend Nancy; a quest which will inevitably lead him to a confrontation with his twisted creator.
As political wrangling between High Command and President Chang worsens matters, and the wrath of the pirate leader Redclaw bears down upon him, Trenchard is faced with the most difficult decision of his career; to stand, fight and die with his entire crew, or to flee and allow the helpless merchant ships of the convoy to be picked off one by one.
This fictional story is inspired by the true life events surrounding the World War II allied Arctic convoy, code named PQ-17, which set sail in July 1942. It is dedicated to the bravery of all the sailors involved and particularly that of RNVR T/Lt Leo Gradwell who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.
This is part seven in the Space Navy series. Length: 80,000 words (estimated).
PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT!
This book is intended for adults. It contains scenes of a violent nature and repetitive use of swearing and adult themes that may be unsettling to some readers. Please do not read it if you are of a sensitive nature.
The planet of Arkhangelsk lies deep within a treacherous ice field. When a combined force of Rubente Dextera insurgents and Martian pirates lays siege to the United Worlds forces on the planet, the Space Navy has no choice but to send a relief convoy of cumbersome merchant vessels, heavily laden with armaments and supplies. The slow moving convoy is protected by a fleet of deadly warships including the illustrious U.W.S.S. Might of Fortitude, Captained by Josiah Trenchard, the infamous “fixer”. When the convoy is threatened with complete annihilation by the fearsome new pirate leader Redclaw, Trenchard and a small force of courageous vessels are pitched out on their own to find their way home to port through the ice.
Meanwhile, a trooper who has been turned into a monster by the Society grapples with his inner demons. The dark visions that taunt him send him on a journey back to Earth to discover what happened to his beloved girlfriend Nancy; a quest which will inevitably lead him to a confrontation with his twisted creator.
As political wrangling between High Command and President Chang worsens matters, and the wrath of the pirate leader Redclaw bears down upon him, Trenchard is faced with the most difficult decision of his career; to stand, fight and die with his entire crew, or to flee and allow the helpless merchant ships of the convoy to be picked off one by one.
This fictional story is inspired by the true life events surrounding the World War II allied Arctic convoy, code named PQ-17, which set sail in July 1942. It is dedicated to the bravery of all the sailors involved and particularly that of RNVR T/Lt Leo Gradwell who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.
This is part seven in the Space Navy series. Length: 80,000 words (estimated).
PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT!
This book is intended for adults. It contains scenes of a violent nature and repetitive use of swearing and adult themes that may be unsettling to some readers. Please do not read it if you are of a sensitive nature.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2015
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Jonathon Fletcher
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Jonathon Fletcher is the author of the Space Navy military science fiction series. He is also a professional model maker and prop builder with ten years of experience in the animation industry. He designs his own book covers using photographs of the models that he builds.
He was born and brought up near Stockport, England. After studying Art & Design at school, he went on to complete a Foundation course in Art and then three years as a film student in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. He graduated after making a short science fiction film entitled "Unity".
After graduating he then became a prop maker, set builder and art director working at Cosgrove Hall Films and then Hot Animation studios. He worked on several shows including "Brambly Hedge", "Lavender Castle", "Rocky and the Dodos" and the first fourteen series of "Bob the Builder". He is now a gardener, working in the beautiful county of Northumberland. @JonGardener #SpaceNavy
Jonathon Fletcher is the author of the Space Navy military science fiction series. He is also a professional model maker and prop builder with ten years of experience in the animation industry. He designs his own book covers using photographs of the models that he builds.
He was born and brought up near Stockport, England. After studying Art & Design at school, he went on to complete a Foundation course in Art and then three years as a film student in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. He graduated after making a short science fiction film entitled "Unity".
After graduating he then became a prop maker, set builder and art director working at Cosgrove Hall Films and then Hot Animation studios. He worked on several shows including "Brambly Hedge", "Lavender Castle", "Rocky and the Dodos" and the first fourteen series of "Bob the Builder". He is now a gardener, working in the beautiful county of Northumberland. @JonGardener #SpaceNavy
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August 2, 2015
'Arkhangelsk: Josiah Trenchard Part Six' is the continuing story of space captain Trenchard.
This series has gotten more and more shocking and suspenseful with each title and this book was no different. It's a solid entry in a highly entertaining, visual, and terrifying adventure series with awesome characters who banter wittily between battling for their lives and that of their crew. I enjoyed Bowman-Smith's interactions with Trenchard in this book and hope to see more of this character in the next book.
Overall this is another excellent instalment in a fantastic series. Highly recommended for adult fans of sci-fi, space adventures and entertaining novels!
This series has gotten more and more shocking and suspenseful with each title and this book was no different. It's a solid entry in a highly entertaining, visual, and terrifying adventure series with awesome characters who banter wittily between battling for their lives and that of their crew. I enjoyed Bowman-Smith's interactions with Trenchard in this book and hope to see more of this character in the next book.
Overall this is another excellent instalment in a fantastic series. Highly recommended for adult fans of sci-fi, space adventures and entertaining novels!
September 16, 2015
Been waiting for this one for a while and very much enjoyed it. Had some initial chuckles at the Arkhangelsk plot with the expected similarities with Convoy PQ 17 but the real gems are with the character interaction. This is a British book so the slang and shorthand are more fun for those of us familiar with it and one of the reasons I really enjoy this author.
Part of a series, as the title makes manifest, so you really want to catch up on the others first to get a grip with the plot. make sure to grab the first one, you owe it to your liver.
Part of a series, as the title makes manifest, so you really want to catch up on the others first to get a grip with the plot. make sure to grab the first one, you owe it to your liver.
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