First Strike
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4.3 • 898 Ratings
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Publisher Description
When war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger.
The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are ready for. Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be.
Customer Reviews
A Remarkable First Read
A most riveting read! The author got some of the military stuff wrong, and there were some syntax errors that slipped through, but they didn’t detract from the book. Lots of realistic action throughout the 600 pages that kept me involved to the very end. Bravo Zulu to you!
Good story, but the dialogue needs a lot of work.
This book was recommended by a fellow vet. I enjoyed the storyline, but the dialogue was wooden and not how people in combat speak to each other. If you can get past that, the book is entertaining.
How the Marines in space get it done
I have read and followed the US Marines since I was a little boy. In reading this book I felt the same compelling spirit of these marines, from the enlisted men and women to the officers. I couldn’t just put it down, I had to keep reading. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book. It grabs you and puts you in the heat of combat and the emotions of overcoming the odds that are hallmarks of any military service. I can’t wait to read the next book.