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Space Troopers #1
Rebel's Call
Few are invited. Fewer survive. Join the elite at Space Academy and fulfill your destiny today!
Separated at birth, orphaned twins Peyton and Jai Foster’s lives couldn’t be more different. Raised by a billionaire, Peyton Foster has been taught that anything other than first place is failure. With her adoptive family’s name dangled like a carrot, she’ll need to not only get accepted to Space Academy but finish at the top of her class.
Raised in a group shelter one step from the streets, Jai Foster has earned every meal he’s ever eaten. Discovering early that his penchant for technology gave him an undeniable advantage, Jai manages to earn a spot to the Academy with hopes of securing a future better than as some low-level corporate cog.
When fellow cadets are callously murdered for failing training exercises, the orphaned twins discover that the corporations controlling the solar system are far more sinister than they could’ve ever imagined. When terrorist attacks leave millions dead, Academy’s cadets are drafted to fight the latest corporate war.
But what happens when the twins discover that the terrorist enemy they’re fighting isn’t the real enemy? Will a pair of orphans follow the orders of an immoral corporation or will they find that fighting against tyranny is worth everything?
Experience the start of an exciting new Military Sci-Fi series by Amazon Bestsellers Jamie McFarlane and Rachel Aukes. Join the fight today!
Separated at birth, orphaned twins Peyton and Jai Foster’s lives couldn’t be more different. Raised by a billionaire, Peyton Foster has been taught that anything other than first place is failure. With her adoptive family’s name dangled like a carrot, she’ll need to not only get accepted to Space Academy but finish at the top of her class.
Raised in a group shelter one step from the streets, Jai Foster has earned every meal he’s ever eaten. Discovering early that his penchant for technology gave him an undeniable advantage, Jai manages to earn a spot to the Academy with hopes of securing a future better than as some low-level corporate cog.
When fellow cadets are callously murdered for failing training exercises, the orphaned twins discover that the corporations controlling the solar system are far more sinister than they could’ve ever imagined. When terrorist attacks leave millions dead, Academy’s cadets are drafted to fight the latest corporate war.
But what happens when the twins discover that the terrorist enemy they’re fighting isn’t the real enemy? Will a pair of orphans follow the orders of an immoral corporation or will they find that fighting against tyranny is worth everything?
Experience the start of an exciting new Military Sci-Fi series by Amazon Bestsellers Jamie McFarlane and Rachel Aukes. Join the fight today!
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First published May 24, 2021
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June 16, 2021
Great start to a new series! This opening novel has many elements of Ender's Game with it's version of "Battle School" and a nod to Heinlein with Service equaling Citizenship. I shouldn't have been surprised about the two main protagonists background, but it surprised me when it came up the 2nd time. As always, with any book Rachel writes, getting attached will be painful. In the circumstances the characters face in this one, were it real life, people would die. No exceptions are taken here. Not only is there the Battle School element, there is also the way leaders are willing to use up their students. The situation which develops in this novel, in my opinion, is worse than throwing pre-teens and teenagers at aliens. While some may take a main theme from this "corporations" vs "human beings," it's more about people using people, because corporations are still run by people. Great read! Fast-paced! Couldn't put it down once I started reading!
I was provided with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I was provided with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
June 6, 2021
A very good read . A lot of action and the plot is not straight. This was a darn good book that kept me turning the pages. There are a lot of characters and I enjoyed learning about each one. There are a lot of aboard ship fights and in space they have good battles. There is not just one thing to understand but a lot to understand the characters. I found that this book just kept pulling me into it.
It is just filled to the top with characters and space battles and I really enjoyed reading it.
It is just filled to the top with characters and space battles and I really enjoyed reading it.
June 3, 2021
I’ve been addictively reading Jamie McFarlane’s books since he first started writing, snd have loved every one. Rachel Aukes is a relative newcomer to me, but I totally enjoyed her Fringe Series (and definitely recommend it). No surprise then that when they teamed up to produce Rebel's Call (Space Troopers, Book 1) I anticipated great things. Happily they came through. This is a military Sci-Fi series on steroids. Totally gritty and realistic, with a dystopian feel plus shades of Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers (the novel - which was vastly better than the movie), it’s a story that it one heck of a wild ride. I’m already addicted and very much looking forward to book 2. As for this one, it’s an easy tale to highly recommend.
June 14, 2021
Well-Written Start to New Military Sci-Fi Series.
This Story was new and interesting. The Characters played together seamlessly within the story world. It uses the characters to describe the scenes. There Are No Large Info Dumps to Explain Things. Instead the characters sprinkle information as needed. I really liked this book a lot.
This Story was new and interesting. The Characters played together seamlessly within the story world. It uses the characters to describe the scenes. There Are No Large Info Dumps to Explain Things. Instead the characters sprinkle information as needed. I really liked this book a lot.
June 13, 2021
Interesting and well written space opera
Best I have read recently from KU in Space Opera. I rarely post reviews as most of the books are just filler for me. This one I will keep.
Best I have read recently from KU in Space Opera. I rarely post reviews as most of the books are just filler for me. This one I will keep.
June 11, 2021
Best of the genre
Cadets through boot camp, with conspiracy and romance. Like many but much better told. A good teaser for the next volume. Where I am going next
Cadets through boot camp, with conspiracy and romance. Like many but much better told. A good teaser for the next volume. Where I am going next
June 9, 2021
Corporate wars suck.
Jamie and Rachel did a wonderful job pulling all the people, places and storyline to a successful conclusion. I will be excited to see how well the next episode expands the cast of characters and resulting end to the General and his sick son.
Jamie and Rachel did a wonderful job pulling all the people, places and storyline to a successful conclusion. I will be excited to see how well the next episode expands the cast of characters and resulting end to the General and his sick son.
June 10, 2021
Great read!
It’s like my two favorite military sci-fi novels, Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game had an awesome baby!
It’s like my two favorite military sci-fi novels, Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game had an awesome baby!
June 9, 2021
Brilliant!
A great read, which is also a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and see the evil corporations defeated.
A great read, which is also a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and see the evil corporations defeated.
June 8, 2021
That was a fantastic collaboration between these authors. Loved the story plot and the build up of characters. Cannot wait for the new book release later this year. Well done on this fantastic new release.
June 7, 2021
Great start…
Great start to a new series from two talented authors, I look forward to reading more in the near future.
Great start to a new series from two talented authors, I look forward to reading more in the near future.
June 7, 2021
Great Read
I could not put this book down. Loved the characters and the plot line. Strongly recommend! Looking forward to the next book in series
I could not put this book down. Loved the characters and the plot line. Strongly recommend! Looking forward to the next book in series
June 5, 2021
I have a hard time putting down. I am looking forward to the next book in September and hopefully it comes out sooner than that.
June 24, 2021
Been reading Jamie's work for a long time and usually enjoy it. Here he is writing with a co-author and they seem to work together well. Interesting world, it is 2300 and corporations have taken over space. Mining, space manufacturing, even have military/security academies. Life is tough, and often the only way for the poor to get anywhere is graduate these schools. The book tells the story of these cadets who are going through rigorous, sometimes even deadly training. The book intrigued me and I read it quite quickly. I am very eager to see what happens to our cadet graduates in the next volume. Hopefully they already have the next one ready to go.
December 30, 2024
2024/12/29 Notes:
Trilogy on Audible + Until 12/31
Great narration by Scott Aiello & Emily Woo Zeller!
Well, that was fun! Much better than expected. I had low bar expectations. There's a ding of a YA vibe, lots of shocking training aspects and a couple of lively secondary characters that keep the story from being all dark & action.
There was so much happening (mostly in a good way) that it was super easy to ride along this jam packed adventure story. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books.
Onto the next reading rampage! XD
Trilogy on Audible + Until 12/31
Great narration by Scott Aiello & Emily Woo Zeller!
Well, that was fun! Much better than expected. I had low bar expectations. There's a ding of a YA vibe, lots of shocking training aspects and a couple of lively secondary characters that keep the story from being all dark & action.
There was so much happening (mostly in a good way) that it was super easy to ride along this jam packed adventure story. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books.
Onto the next reading rampage! XD
June 22, 2021
Good book, well worth the read.
Slow in the beginning because of a lot of world building. Got better in the third part of the book somewhat convoluted may have to go over and read the book again. Enjoyed it though even though I don’t like some of the decisions the author made why killJai’s friend Torsha? In my belief I think the authors have a makings of a great quartet. There were plenty of twist interns in the series and you do not know who the antagonist is until later in the series, very good book will go on and read the next one.
Slow in the beginning because of a lot of world building. Got better in the third part of the book somewhat convoluted may have to go over and read the book again. Enjoyed it though even though I don’t like some of the decisions the author made why killJai’s friend Torsha? In my belief I think the authors have a makings of a great quartet. There were plenty of twist interns in the series and you do not know who the antagonist is until later in the series, very good book will go on and read the next one.
July 22, 2025
Meh, didn't get interesting until the end. I'm not sure if I'll continue.
June 10, 2021
Fosters are the untouchables of the univerese. Peyton Foster has been “adopted” by Gemma Woodwright, perhaps the richest person in the galaxy. Peyton is sponsored to go to a military academy with a deal with Gemma that if she graduates and becomes an officer she will be formally made a member of the Woodwright family, and not be just a Foster.
And so begins a most exciting military space opera. Peyton does get to an academy as a cadet. While there she has to be smarter than the other cadets. After two field exercises war is declared and the cadets are summarily promoted to enlisted and officers before their Academy training was complete.
Two parallel themes run through Rebel’s Call — one for Peyton Foster and one for Jai Foster. Both tracks involve live-fire exercises from which not all survive and space battles with unexpected twists that make things even more exciting.
This one book you really will read non-stop from one end to the other, turning the pages as fast as you can. I can’t wait to read book 2 in the series.
And so begins a most exciting military space opera. Peyton does get to an academy as a cadet. While there she has to be smarter than the other cadets. After two field exercises war is declared and the cadets are summarily promoted to enlisted and officers before their Academy training was complete.
Two parallel themes run through Rebel’s Call — one for Peyton Foster and one for Jai Foster. Both tracks involve live-fire exercises from which not all survive and space battles with unexpected twists that make things even more exciting.
This one book you really will read non-stop from one end to the other, turning the pages as fast as you can. I can’t wait to read book 2 in the series.
June 12, 2021
Great start to a hopefully long series!
I love a good military sci Fi series, especially when it starts with student/cadet experiences and moves forward from there. This sure delivered! I really can't wait for the next book, it's a definite must-buy for me. I really liked the character development and look forward to seeing how they grow.
I love a good military sci Fi series, especially when it starts with student/cadet experiences and moves forward from there. This sure delivered! I really can't wait for the next book, it's a definite must-buy for me. I really liked the character development and look forward to seeing how they grow.
July 4, 2021
Well written adventure
Absolutely crazy about the characters and their stories. Really well done with the character development and the run up to the end. Looking forward to the next chapter of their story in September. Great job!
Absolutely crazy about the characters and their stories. Really well done with the character development and the run up to the end. Looking forward to the next chapter of their story in September. Great job!
September 12, 2021
This is a wonderfully crafted story that follows twins Peyton and Jai Foster, separated at birth and sent to two, very different lives in a world that is not so far removed from the one that we live in today.
Although their world is set in the future, it is run entirely by economics, Corporations run basically everything, and everybody works for a Corporation, via a set contract, that if its voided, either you have to get your family to pay for you to get home, you might be lucky enough to get some menial labour wherever you are, or more than likely, you will just end up dead. If you are not sponsored by one of the Corporations, then you have nothing, they pay for your food, housing, even clothing – so you lose your contract, you lose your life.
For a lot of people, they desperately try to get to training places that are like military training academies, and colleges/universities, all rolled into one. They take on a large number of recruits each year, but generally those that are sponsored. However, because there are so many people in the position like the Twins, they select the best of those that live in the orphanages, but it is generally only a couple from hundreds of applicants.
This story is quite multifaceted, in that it not only has two segments, the beginning segment in which we see the twins going through the academy, but also multifaceted in that we get to see the story from the points of view of multiple different characters.
This isn’t just the standard ‘Military’ grunt recruit opening sequence, it is a lot more complex, as we get to learn the very intricate and detailed world that has been created for the characters to live in.
The world building is just exceptional, the quality and depth of every aspect of the story is breathtaking, leaving you immersed in this very complex commercial world in which the Corporations run and rule everything, every aspect of your life. You don’t eat, blink, or go to the loo, without a Corporation knowing about it, and getting some sort of dollar value out it, either directly from you, or via your contract. It is a terrifying look at a future reality, but one that has been so beautifully, and cleverly well-crafted so that you really believe you are there.
The Character work is just astonishing, Peyton and Jai are so totally different characters, opposite ends of the spectrum, and so expertly written. You really believe these people, understand them, and as the book progresses, you not only know them, but really like them. I have to say though, one of my favourite characters in the book is Zean Foster, I’ll let you read and find out why.
As the story progresses, it becomes more and more compelling, and you get to delve further into this captivating world, full of intrigue and mystery, and soon, both Peyton and Jai, even though they don’t know the other exists, and have nothing to do with each other (They are in separate parts of the Space Academy, and Peyton is all Soldier, whilst Jai is more of a Tech Head, and is with their Tech Troops), the two of them have both worked out that things are not right.
Aided by their friends, and both of them with their unique set of skills, they begin to follow the various trails that they find, and it leads to things that neither of them thought was possible.
When cadets from their own Academy start to turn up dead in mysterious circumstances, things go from bad to worse.
It’s from here, that the pair begin to discover that the Corporations are not what they seem, and Contracts are a lot worse than they appear.
This is not your usual Mil Sci-Fi Super Trooper Romp – it is an intelligent, well crafted story that is full of political intrigue, with a complex, well thought out story, following multiple different characters so that you get to see the story for multiple perspectives. It makes the story a lot more interesting, and really adds to the mystery, making it such a fantastic read.
Rebel’s Call is not all mystery and intrigue though, it does have some epic combat scenes that you expect from this type of book, and these have been portrayed with the extraordinary skill that I have come to expect from Aukes and McFarlane, both who are just outstanding Authors. The combat is portrayed in a way that it is quite brutal, but it is not glorified, quite the opposite, questioning why they are doing this to each other so that Corporations can get richer on their (the soldiers) blood. It is a book that really makes you think, but is also just a fantastic Mil Sci-Fi read.
This is one that you are not going to want to miss, as this is just the start to what is going to be an exceptional series.
I have already pre-ordered book #2 ‘Rebel’s Run’, as this was just so good!!
Although their world is set in the future, it is run entirely by economics, Corporations run basically everything, and everybody works for a Corporation, via a set contract, that if its voided, either you have to get your family to pay for you to get home, you might be lucky enough to get some menial labour wherever you are, or more than likely, you will just end up dead. If you are not sponsored by one of the Corporations, then you have nothing, they pay for your food, housing, even clothing – so you lose your contract, you lose your life.
For a lot of people, they desperately try to get to training places that are like military training academies, and colleges/universities, all rolled into one. They take on a large number of recruits each year, but generally those that are sponsored. However, because there are so many people in the position like the Twins, they select the best of those that live in the orphanages, but it is generally only a couple from hundreds of applicants.
This story is quite multifaceted, in that it not only has two segments, the beginning segment in which we see the twins going through the academy, but also multifaceted in that we get to see the story from the points of view of multiple different characters.
This isn’t just the standard ‘Military’ grunt recruit opening sequence, it is a lot more complex, as we get to learn the very intricate and detailed world that has been created for the characters to live in.
The world building is just exceptional, the quality and depth of every aspect of the story is breathtaking, leaving you immersed in this very complex commercial world in which the Corporations run and rule everything, every aspect of your life. You don’t eat, blink, or go to the loo, without a Corporation knowing about it, and getting some sort of dollar value out it, either directly from you, or via your contract. It is a terrifying look at a future reality, but one that has been so beautifully, and cleverly well-crafted so that you really believe you are there.
The Character work is just astonishing, Peyton and Jai are so totally different characters, opposite ends of the spectrum, and so expertly written. You really believe these people, understand them, and as the book progresses, you not only know them, but really like them. I have to say though, one of my favourite characters in the book is Zean Foster, I’ll let you read and find out why.
As the story progresses, it becomes more and more compelling, and you get to delve further into this captivating world, full of intrigue and mystery, and soon, both Peyton and Jai, even though they don’t know the other exists, and have nothing to do with each other (They are in separate parts of the Space Academy, and Peyton is all Soldier, whilst Jai is more of a Tech Head, and is with their Tech Troops), the two of them have both worked out that things are not right.
Aided by their friends, and both of them with their unique set of skills, they begin to follow the various trails that they find, and it leads to things that neither of them thought was possible.
When cadets from their own Academy start to turn up dead in mysterious circumstances, things go from bad to worse.
It’s from here, that the pair begin to discover that the Corporations are not what they seem, and Contracts are a lot worse than they appear.
This is not your usual Mil Sci-Fi Super Trooper Romp – it is an intelligent, well crafted story that is full of political intrigue, with a complex, well thought out story, following multiple different characters so that you get to see the story for multiple perspectives. It makes the story a lot more interesting, and really adds to the mystery, making it such a fantastic read.
Rebel’s Call is not all mystery and intrigue though, it does have some epic combat scenes that you expect from this type of book, and these have been portrayed with the extraordinary skill that I have come to expect from Aukes and McFarlane, both who are just outstanding Authors. The combat is portrayed in a way that it is quite brutal, but it is not glorified, quite the opposite, questioning why they are doing this to each other so that Corporations can get richer on their (the soldiers) blood. It is a book that really makes you think, but is also just a fantastic Mil Sci-Fi read.
This is one that you are not going to want to miss, as this is just the start to what is going to be an exceptional series.
I have already pre-ordered book #2 ‘Rebel’s Run’, as this was just so good!!
February 25, 2024
I am intrigued that only 1 of the two authors (no Rachel Aukes) is listed here.
So.
The economy of this universe makes no sense. You need to have a large number of unsanctioned births or an insanely high mortality rate to support having a corporation with the amount of infrastructure shown early on making fostering their main line of business.
Next, let's think about income. Foster has raised these (and other) kids from birth. They're a greedy corporation - we're told repeatedly that all corporations are greedy - so, they want to make money on this. We're also not told about how Foster gets a share of their "products" future earnings, etc. So, they have to sell the contracts (everyone is on a contract) to the Academy Corporation or to other corporations for menial / untrained labor.
First, selling people is generally considered slavery. So we're to expect that slavery has come back big time - given how Fosters are treated, this tracks to a large extent.
Next, we're to expect that all of these other corporations know they need to encourage their people to have some number of unsanctioned births (or such poor conditions that there is a very high mortality rate) in order to support this system Foster has set up. Also, that it is cheaper to ship all these unsanctioned births from places like the Moon to Mars, Venus, etc, to be raised by another corporation, who will then need to make a profit on selling their contracts back to these corporations as plumbers, cleaners, etc. Or, that Foster can sell them to Academy who can sell them back as security.
Finally, we're confronted with the soylent green is people - in this case, that the corporations are just killing massive numbers of their own people. That means, the expense of training all of the killed during training have to be covered by the sale of the contracts of those who live through it.
There's also that bit about someone having a contract re-written. This is not how contracts work. Contract law is already several hundred years old. You don't get to make changes and bind the other party to them, even if you're in a corporate dystopia. Heck, ESPECIALLY if you're in a corporate dystopia - the corporations don't trust one another, so the society would require extremely strong contract law just to function.
I'm not even going to touch on making changes to peoples bodies against their will, military rapists, etc.
This is a crapsack world, that should not function the way it is written. I've read some grimdark, and really it isn't my thing, but this is illogical grimdark.
I am not going to continue reading this one.
So.
The economy of this universe makes no sense. You need to have a large number of unsanctioned births or an insanely high mortality rate to support having a corporation with the amount of infrastructure shown early on making fostering their main line of business.
Next, let's think about income. Foster has raised these (and other) kids from birth. They're a greedy corporation - we're told repeatedly that all corporations are greedy - so, they want to make money on this. We're also not told about how Foster gets a share of their "products" future earnings, etc. So, they have to sell the contracts (everyone is on a contract) to the Academy Corporation or to other corporations for menial / untrained labor.
First, selling people is generally considered slavery. So we're to expect that slavery has come back big time - given how Fosters are treated, this tracks to a large extent.
Next, we're to expect that all of these other corporations know they need to encourage their people to have some number of unsanctioned births (or such poor conditions that there is a very high mortality rate) in order to support this system Foster has set up. Also, that it is cheaper to ship all these unsanctioned births from places like the Moon to Mars, Venus, etc, to be raised by another corporation, who will then need to make a profit on selling their contracts back to these corporations as plumbers, cleaners, etc. Or, that Foster can sell them to Academy who can sell them back as security.
Finally, we're confronted with the soylent green is people - in this case, that the corporations are just killing massive numbers of their own people. That means, the expense of training all of the killed during training have to be covered by the sale of the contracts of those who live through it.
There's also that bit about someone having a contract re-written. This is not how contracts work. Contract law is already several hundred years old. You don't get to make changes and bind the other party to them, even if you're in a corporate dystopia. Heck, ESPECIALLY if you're in a corporate dystopia - the corporations don't trust one another, so the society would require extremely strong contract law just to function.
I'm not even going to touch on making changes to peoples bodies against their will, military rapists, etc.
This is a crapsack world, that should not function the way it is written. I've read some grimdark, and really it isn't my thing, but this is illogical grimdark.
I am not going to continue reading this one.
June 17, 2021
Rebel's Call is an action packed space opera, heavy on action and short on story line. It was much darker than other Jamie McFarlane works, and the story did not grab me like Privateer or Junkyard Pirates. I liked the ending and the setup for the next book in the series, but I struggled getting there. I missed the character development. I thoroughly disliked the bad guys, but I didn't care as much about the good guys. Would I recommend it? Yeah, it was worth the $5, and for action junkies, you may like it better than his earlier works. I couldn't wait to get the next Privateer book, and am champing at the bit for the next Junkyard; and while I plan to buy Space Troopers Book 2, I am not sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation. It's more like, let's see where we are going from here.
December 22, 2021
Democracy to Free Market Governments?
Rebel’s Call posits a universe controlled by immense corporations, and examines life controlled by the bottom line. Indentured servitude with new definitions. In this world, orphans become the ward of corporations. For Jai, Zean and Peyton, that corporation is Foster’s, and their only way out is through fierce competition for the Academy, to gain citizenship and a contract with a corporation. Faced with evidence of corruption and greed, not able to coverup the truth in exchange for a place at the corporate trough, Jai, Peyton and Zean begin their mission of payback!
Rebel’s Call posits a universe controlled by immense corporations, and examines life controlled by the bottom line. Indentured servitude with new definitions. In this world, orphans become the ward of corporations. For Jai, Zean and Peyton, that corporation is Foster’s, and their only way out is through fierce competition for the Academy, to gain citizenship and a contract with a corporation. Faced with evidence of corruption and greed, not able to coverup the truth in exchange for a place at the corporate trough, Jai, Peyton and Zean begin their mission of payback!
November 15, 2022
This book was sensational. Everything about it just made me want more. I listened to the audio book and it really helped drive the story by having both a female and male narrator, one for each character's side of the story.
The premise seems kind of cliche, twins separated at birth, one goes to a rich family, the other struggling to survive...sounds like Star Wars a bit right? But this book takes you along two different paths of two very different characters and smashes them together into a huge catastrophic event and espionage. Following both Jai and Payton's paths were fun and exciting then major events and fate brings them together.
I can't wait to read the second!
The premise seems kind of cliche, twins separated at birth, one goes to a rich family, the other struggling to survive...sounds like Star Wars a bit right? But this book takes you along two different paths of two very different characters and smashes them together into a huge catastrophic event and espionage. Following both Jai and Payton's paths were fun and exciting then major events and fate brings them together.
I can't wait to read the second!
October 26, 2021
Reasons for 4 of 5 stars.
The authors/proofreaders should learn the difference between discreet and discrete, breech and breach. Furthermore the word is Duffel not Duffle. Duffel refers to the town where the fabric was first produced. It's located the area of Duffel in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. Sloppy editing is a pet hate of mine and very much is to the detriment of my enjoyment.
The story is excellent nonetheless.
The authors/proofreaders should learn the difference between discreet and discrete, breech and breach. Furthermore the word is Duffel not Duffle. Duffel refers to the town where the fabric was first produced. It's located the area of Duffel in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. Sloppy editing is a pet hate of mine and very much is to the detriment of my enjoyment.
The story is excellent nonetheless.
January 7, 2022
This seems to be the start to another great series from McFarlane. He once again has gone back to a Heinleinesque style. I just hope his coauthor can keep this on the rails.
Space-fairing inside the solar system, great characters, lots of adventure. What isn't there to like. Corporations are at war but there is a rebellion brewing. It will be interesting to see if in future book this takes a more anti-corporatist or anti-elitist turn. Already purchased the next book in this series.
Space-fairing inside the solar system, great characters, lots of adventure. What isn't there to like. Corporations are at war but there is a rebellion brewing. It will be interesting to see if in future book this takes a more anti-corporatist or anti-elitist turn. Already purchased the next book in this series.
August 8, 2021
A good read
I found the storyline engaging and easy to read. It was a decent military sci-fi read for sure and I enjoyed the parallel story lines until they joined towards the end of the book. The main characters were also engaging. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
I found the storyline engaging and easy to read. It was a decent military sci-fi read for sure and I enjoyed the parallel story lines until they joined towards the end of the book. The main characters were also engaging. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
September 27, 2021
It never rains but what it pours.
While trying to better their lives, as group of teenagers try to get into the Corps security force.During their boot camp they discover the Academy is killing off students that do not make the grade. The largest corp, then attacks another Corp and starts a war to take over the entire Galexy.
While trying to better their lives, as group of teenagers try to get into the Corps security force.During their boot camp they discover the Academy is killing off students that do not make the grade. The largest corp, then attacks another Corp and starts a war to take over the entire Galexy.
February 1, 2022
Very enjoyable start to this series. Two very good authors have gotten together to produce a book that is as good or better than what they've written on their own. There was plenty of action as well as character development that all combined to provide an enjoyable and engrossing read. Really looking forward to the next entry in the series. Recommended.
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