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Freedom's Siege
Conquering Worlds is Easier Than it Seems
But nobody would ever have believed it.
An alien craft the size of a cruise ship blips into space between the earth and the moon. It sends no messages. It responds to no calls. The people of earth panic, of course.
The spacecraft settles on the moon and bides its time. It's right there, where anyone with a telescope can see it, but it's too far away for earth's nascent space programs to reach.
And then, nothing happens.
Frenzy fizzles to boredom. Everyone's attention turns back to their lives. Not that it matters, because the aliens are preparing for what's coming next, conquest.
The Freedom's Fire Series
Prequel - Freedom's Siege
book 1 - Freedom's Fire
book 2 - Freedom's Fury
book 3 - Freedom's Fate
book 4 - Freedom's Fist
But nobody would ever have believed it.
An alien craft the size of a cruise ship blips into space between the earth and the moon. It sends no messages. It responds to no calls. The people of earth panic, of course.
The spacecraft settles on the moon and bides its time. It's right there, where anyone with a telescope can see it, but it's too far away for earth's nascent space programs to reach.
And then, nothing happens.
Frenzy fizzles to boredom. Everyone's attention turns back to their lives. Not that it matters, because the aliens are preparing for what's coming next, conquest.
The Freedom's Fire Series
Prequel - Freedom's Siege
book 1 - Freedom's Fire
book 2 - Freedom's Fury
book 3 - Freedom's Fate
book 4 - Freedom's Fist
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About the author
Bobby Adair
72 books702 followersA bio is a weird thing to write.
Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyAdairAu...
Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyAdairAu...
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August 12, 2019
This short story is set before the first book. I would read the first book before this one anyways. The first book does a better job of setting up how humankind is in dire straits. This short story details a mission to solve the burgeoning problem of being forced into being slaves for an alien race.
I won the first novel Freedom's Fire thru this website and I was immediately absorbed by the atmosphere of that book. This short story continues with the atmosphere and winning me over. This is not a cheery series. Humans are outmatched when a race of aliens come to visit us and they are ahead of us in the technological field. That being said, humans do not succumb no matter how the odds are stacked against us and this book portrays this. Even though you really don't get to really connect with one specific character the reader connects with the characters as a whole. This series isn't about one specific hero but about mankind facing a problem collectively.
The mood and atmosphere is dark, dreary, and possibly the furthest thing away from a happy place. That being said, I am so entranced by this series and to see where the author takes it as all seems lost and hope is dying.
I won the first novel Freedom's Fire thru this website and I was immediately absorbed by the atmosphere of that book. This short story continues with the atmosphere and winning me over. This is not a cheery series. Humans are outmatched when a race of aliens come to visit us and they are ahead of us in the technological field. That being said, humans do not succumb no matter how the odds are stacked against us and this book portrays this. Even though you really don't get to really connect with one specific character the reader connects with the characters as a whole. This series isn't about one specific hero but about mankind facing a problem collectively.
The mood and atmosphere is dark, dreary, and possibly the furthest thing away from a happy place. That being said, I am so entranced by this series and to see where the author takes it as all seems lost and hope is dying.
June 20, 2017
This book is a prequel to Bobby Adair's new series. Space wars are the theme this time (as one of his fans said "no more zombies??") But the aliens ARE grey LOL. The prequel is a freebie when you sign up for the author's mailing list.
Loved this first taste of the new series, I seriously had my doubts this author could make the jump from zombies to aliens but I guess they do have a lot in common :) It really works and I loved the message at the end.. stop fighting each other - there could be a LOT of aliens out there that could well decide Earth is easy pickings. We need to focus on EARTH defence.
Loved this first taste of the new series, I seriously had my doubts this author could make the jump from zombies to aliens but I guess they do have a lot in common :) It really works and I loved the message at the end.. stop fighting each other - there could be a LOT of aliens out there that could well decide Earth is easy pickings. We need to focus on EARTH defence.
July 27, 2017
Enjoyable, albeit short introduction to Mr. Adair's Freedom's Fire series.
The story mainly consists of a vignette surrounding the first wave of soldiers who launch to the moon to destroy a waiting alien spaceship. Things are complicated through a series of spaceflight-related dangers and unanticipated alien defenses until they...
Okay, no spoilers, but I'm assuming it hands off well to the full-length books in the series. The bad: There's a fair amount of familiar military banter which feels a little too contrived, and the climax/ending hits very fast. Other than that, it's well-written and provides a hook to dive in to the rest of the series.
The story mainly consists of a vignette surrounding the first wave of soldiers who launch to the moon to destroy a waiting alien spaceship. Things are complicated through a series of spaceflight-related dangers and unanticipated alien defenses until they...
Okay, no spoilers, but I'm assuming it hands off well to the full-length books in the series. The bad: There's a fair amount of familiar military banter which feels a little too contrived, and the climax/ending hits very fast. Other than that, it's well-written and provides a hook to dive in to the rest of the series.
October 17, 2017
Nicely done
The brave warriors of Earth do not automatically or easily overcome an alien enemy whose technology is superior. It's a refreshing change from earthman meets alien, earthman kicks alien's ass.
The story is well told and realistically describes a possible first encounter with an alien civilization.
The brave warriors of Earth do not automatically or easily overcome an alien enemy whose technology is superior. It's a refreshing change from earthman meets alien, earthman kicks alien's ass.
The story is well told and realistically describes a possible first encounter with an alien civilization.
January 29, 2019
This is the prequel to Bobby Adair's series Freedom's Fire. I got it for free when I signed up for his newsletter after I read the first book in the series. I enjoyed it and it do fill in some blanks for me. I hope you get to read it and enjoy it as much as I did.
Disclaimer: This is my honest and freely given opinion.
Disclaimer: This is my honest and freely given opinion.
August 1, 2017
This is the prequel to the space opera series 'Freedom's Fire'. I won't lie. It's pretty dark and depressing....perfect to motivate to go kick some alien butt! Hoo-yah! Get Some! I'm in. Makes you feel like you're there with them....which actually isn't all that great of a place to be, come to think about it in this book. 🤔
September 2, 2017
Good short prequel book...
This IS very short. Meant to be a small snapshot before the series begins. Writing style and action similar to the series...meaning it's good Military Sci-Fi.
This IS very short. Meant to be a small snapshot before the series begins. Writing style and action similar to the series...meaning it's good Military Sci-Fi.
September 23, 2019
An interesting insight into the beginnings of the Freedom's Fire series. It focuses upon Dylan's father and the truth behind the history of the war with the Grays.
It's sad but a good addition to the series, which came at the end of the box set.
It's sad but a good addition to the series, which came at the end of the box set.
September 23, 2019
An interesting insight into the beginnings of the Freedom's Fire series. It focuses upon Dylan's father and the truth behind the history of the war with the Grays.
It's sad but a good addition to the series, which came at the end of the box set.
It's sad but a good addition to the series, which came at the end of the box set.
July 19, 2021
Intriguing plot, interesting characters, and an entertaining narration — no cliffhangers. Like the author’s style though there’s some profanity and sexual stuff--use fast forward. A pleasant reading experience.
May 14, 2017
Loved it!
August 14, 2017
Another great series from Bobby
Looks set to be another good one. Hope this one is as good as it promises. Looking forward to reading more.
Looks set to be another good one. Hope this one is as good as it promises. Looking forward to reading more.
March 26, 2018
A good prequel into the series. Leaves lots of unanswered questions.
June 30, 2020
Enjoyed the novel
January 3, 2022
It's your typical prequel, this book is written in third person, compared to the other 6 books which were written in first person, so it was a bit jarring having that switch
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