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Spinward Fringe #12
Spinward Fringe Broadcast 12: Invasion
All signs point to a looming invasion. The Edxi, an intelligent insect race, will lead the charge as they attempt to take the Tamber moon and the worlds around it to hatch their broods and create a new strategic foothold in the Milky Way. The entire fleet is rushing to make last minute preparations as Alice is forced to take a short relaxation leave to recover from recent events.
Loyalties and the resolve of the heroes who have made it this far will be tested along with their defences as everyone's nightmares try to become reality. Will they be ready?
Loyalties and the resolve of the heroes who have made it this far will be tested along with their defences as everyone's nightmares try to become reality. Will they be ready?
- GenresScience Fiction
556 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 9, 2019
93 people are currently reading
68 people want to read
About the author
Randolph Lalonde
45 books498 followersBorn in 1974, Randolph Lalonde has worked in customer service, sales, played drums for several heavy metal bands you've never heard of, dealt blackjack in a traveling casino, and serviced countless computers. He's also owned businesses in the design, printing, collectible and custom computer fields.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.
He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.
Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full-time for fifteen years so far. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to entertain them better. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering.
He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario and manages a chapter a day writing habit.
In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.
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May 28, 2019
More excitement and action in the Fringe!
TL:DR Yes of course it’s worth it. I wouldn’t still be here reading this far into the series if it wasn’t totally enjoyable. its an unpredictable roller coaster (the entire series)
Well there’s not likely much I can say to someone who’s reading a review of the 12th book (really about 16th) in a series to convince you to read it. Either you’ve read the others or you haven’t, and if you haven’t why would you read about this one ?
To those who’ve enjoyed the others you’ll enjoy this one likely as much as the others. To someone who might actually be reading this as their first exposure to Spinward Fringe, hmm, where to start.
This is a tale of humanity mainly, with some alien races, many centuries in the future (it’s never actually stated numerically) and we had to leave Earth and colonize the area of the Milky Way called the Spinward Fringe, hence the name of the series. You’ll meet and follow a cast of characters, over a dozen plus years at this point of their lives, if I were to guess. I have found this series gripping, compelling, thought provoking. It caused me to almost stop 20pages into Broadcast 1 in protest or what was happening, before I made it far enough to stop freaking out regarding what had happened since Broadcast 0: Origins (yes you need to start there, and it’s free!!). I’ve been surprised, shocked, angry, sad, in tears, excited, chilled, overjoyed, to name a few emotions, throughout the series.
So to put it simply, if you want to be invested in the characters, the way many have been for Game of Thrones or LotR, I suspect you’ll be invested in these characters too. I will warn you, the writing isn’t as complex/descriptive in this series mainly because the author doesn’t need to spend 40 pages describing some new setting or location. Most everything you’ll experience here will have a sense of the familiar, so the story stays on the characters more than describing a place (I’m look at you Terry Goodkind! Damn you spend a lot of pages describing the same place in multiple books).
I’ll wrap up with this: I’m fairly confident few readers continually guess where his story is going. There will be one pet peeve for many readers, and that’s grammatical errors. Unfortunately this is a self published and proof read series, so you will encounter more than the usual number of errors (like in this book had passed instead of past in one sentence). Just keep in mind you aren’t buying a $25 publisher quality hardcover with all the additional staff to do proofing and you’ll be fine. It’s still a fantastic and worthy series, and damn it someone needs to get a movie or streaming show based on this in the works!
TL:DR Yes of course it’s worth it. I wouldn’t still be here reading this far into the series if it wasn’t totally enjoyable. its an unpredictable roller coaster (the entire series)
Well there’s not likely much I can say to someone who’s reading a review of the 12th book (really about 16th) in a series to convince you to read it. Either you’ve read the others or you haven’t, and if you haven’t why would you read about this one ?
To those who’ve enjoyed the others you’ll enjoy this one likely as much as the others. To someone who might actually be reading this as their first exposure to Spinward Fringe, hmm, where to start.
This is a tale of humanity mainly, with some alien races, many centuries in the future (it’s never actually stated numerically) and we had to leave Earth and colonize the area of the Milky Way called the Spinward Fringe, hence the name of the series. You’ll meet and follow a cast of characters, over a dozen plus years at this point of their lives, if I were to guess. I have found this series gripping, compelling, thought provoking. It caused me to almost stop 20pages into Broadcast 1 in protest or what was happening, before I made it far enough to stop freaking out regarding what had happened since Broadcast 0: Origins (yes you need to start there, and it’s free!!). I’ve been surprised, shocked, angry, sad, in tears, excited, chilled, overjoyed, to name a few emotions, throughout the series.
So to put it simply, if you want to be invested in the characters, the way many have been for Game of Thrones or LotR, I suspect you’ll be invested in these characters too. I will warn you, the writing isn’t as complex/descriptive in this series mainly because the author doesn’t need to spend 40 pages describing some new setting or location. Most everything you’ll experience here will have a sense of the familiar, so the story stays on the characters more than describing a place (I’m look at you Terry Goodkind! Damn you spend a lot of pages describing the same place in multiple books).
I’ll wrap up with this: I’m fairly confident few readers continually guess where his story is going. There will be one pet peeve for many readers, and that’s grammatical errors. Unfortunately this is a self published and proof read series, so you will encounter more than the usual number of errors (like in this book had passed instead of past in one sentence). Just keep in mind you aren’t buying a $25 publisher quality hardcover with all the additional staff to do proofing and you’ll be fine. It’s still a fantastic and worthy series, and damn it someone needs to get a movie or streaming show based on this in the works!
September 9, 2019
Slower start than expected but excellent book past that.
June 11, 2019
Better and better.
Lalonde is finally bringing all the pieces together. Origins was one of the first books I ever bought on my kindle way back in 2009 (?). I've read every book in the series since. This book is epic. Not just in the sense of progressing the story of Alice, Jacob and the rest of the various characters but also in tying together all the threads from all the books before. My only complaint is we didn't get more Wheeler (!) and I wonder whats happening to Eve. Great book and I cant wait for the next one.
Lalonde is finally bringing all the pieces together. Origins was one of the first books I ever bought on my kindle way back in 2009 (?). I've read every book in the series since. This book is epic. Not just in the sense of progressing the story of Alice, Jacob and the rest of the various characters but also in tying together all the threads from all the books before. My only complaint is we didn't get more Wheeler (!) and I wonder whats happening to Eve. Great book and I cant wait for the next one.
June 11, 2019
Another amazing story in the Spinward Fringe universe
Another story in the ongoing saga in the Spinward Fringe universe.
The story follows the Haven Shore storyline and you’ll remember and continue on with stories of Alice, Carnie, Theodore, Ayan, Jake, Oz, and others as a beguiling wandering nemesis comes back to hunt them!
The edxi race want some action, and the two powers clash! What will become of them? Is there a winner, a loser, a stalemate?!
An old relic, upgraded slightly makes an appearance- what could it be, and who could be on it? What is its significance?
Another story in the ongoing saga in the Spinward Fringe universe.
The story follows the Haven Shore storyline and you’ll remember and continue on with stories of Alice, Carnie, Theodore, Ayan, Jake, Oz, and others as a beguiling wandering nemesis comes back to hunt them!
The edxi race want some action, and the two powers clash! What will become of them? Is there a winner, a loser, a stalemate?!
An old relic, upgraded slightly makes an appearance- what could it be, and who could be on it? What is its significance?
September 14, 2019
I have read all of the books and novelettes in this series and i just think that this is one of the best set of stories I have read in years. The stories are always really exciting and interesting with the main characters remaining true to the story line. There is just enough humor and romance to make you wonder what the characters are up to. Keep writing Randolph, your books are a pleasure to read.
August 17, 2019
At first I wondered if they invasion would ever come, it felt like there as a pretty lengthy build up (incorporating much character interaction, setting up relationships for later), but once the action hit, it was very solid. The action moves quickly and keeps you engaged, and it left in such a place that you are on the edge of your seat for broadcast 13.
August 25, 2019
Twists and turns
Wow.... I love this series it always leaves you guessing and waiting for the next book! I can’t wait to find out what happens to Jake and Alice! And the haven system. Amazing book
Wow.... I love this series it always leaves you guessing and waiting for the next book! I can’t wait to find out what happens to Jake and Alice! And the haven system. Amazing book
September 20, 2019
An amazing ride that once again leaves you eager for the next broadcast.
I simply loved the seamless story telling that weaves the people and pivotal events of Randolph's Spinward Fringe universe into a truly addictive experience.
I simply loved the seamless story telling that weaves the people and pivotal events of Randolph's Spinward Fringe universe into a truly addictive experience.
October 22, 2020
Another blockbuster!
I was glued to my seat as usual. Just love the various characters. My only thought for Randolph newbe's is start at the very Spinward beginning and hang on for the ride of your life!
I was glued to my seat as usual. Just love the various characters. My only thought for Randolph newbe's is start at the very Spinward beginning and hang on for the ride of your life!
August 4, 2021
Another great book. Starting the next one now.
Randolph, again you have exceeded my expectations on continuing this series. Keep up the great work and look fwd to meeting you in the lounge later for a drink.
Randolph, again you have exceeded my expectations on continuing this series. Keep up the great work and look fwd to meeting you in the lounge later for a drink.
May 31, 2019
Story is compelling and the sci fi is interesting
June 16, 2019
In freaking credible
I love love love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Give this man a screen writer and get this saga to Hollywood.
I love love love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Give this man a screen writer and get this saga to Hollywood.
June 24, 2019
The saga continues.....
Another epic instalment in one of the finest series of books I think I’ve ever read.... First Class writing from cover to cover!
Another epic instalment in one of the finest series of books I think I’ve ever read.... First Class writing from cover to cover!
July 9, 2019
Yet another great addition to this saga.
July 29, 2019
Excellent continuation
Excellent continuation. More of the good stuff that we expect for the 12th iteration. Waiting for the next book; hope it comes soon!
Excellent continuation. More of the good stuff that we expect for the 12th iteration. Waiting for the next book; hope it comes soon!
November 6, 2019
Amazing
This book is extremely gripping awaiting the next book in this series I will have to go back and start again from the first book.
Keep up the good work Randolph.
This book is extremely gripping awaiting the next book in this series I will have to go back and start again from the first book.
Keep up the good work Randolph.
November 20, 2019
this book like all of the authors other Spinward Fringe books is out of this world enjoyable.
November 3, 2024
Can’t get enough
Well, This is my second time through Spinward.
Randolph, thank you for creating a very captivating series! I look forward to reading them all again!
Well, This is my second time through Spinward.
Randolph, thank you for creating a very captivating series! I look forward to reading them all again!
June 7, 2019
Epic!
A most epic tale told in a grand yet real way. Loved every word.
Looking forward to the next book.
A most epic tale told in a grand yet real way. Loved every word.
Looking forward to the next book.
September 12, 2019
A fantastic installment, full of action, leaving us hoping for the better in the next installment. Looking forward to Warriors.
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