The Genesis Fleet: Vanguard by Jack Campbell (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Genesis Fleet by Jack Campbell The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet novels returns with a brand new military science fiction series FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet novels returns with a brand new military science fiction seriesAfter the invention of the faster-than-light jump drive, humanity is rapidly establishing new colonies. But the vast distances of space also mean that the old order of protection and interstellar law offered by Earth has ceased to exist.When a nearby world attacks, the new colony of Glenlyon turns to Robert Geary, a young former junior fleet officer, and Mele Darcy, a former enlisted Marine. With nothing but improvised weapons and a few volunteers, Geary and Darcy must face down warships and armoured soldiers.And as battles rage and pirates take an increasing toll, Carmen Ochoa (a "Red" from the anarchic world of Mars) and Lochan Nakamura (a failed politician from an Old Colony) hope to lay the foundations for mutual defence that could someday grow into an Alliance. But if their efforts fail, the growing power of aggressor worlds could turn regions of space founded on freedom into the first Interstellar empires. Notes A prequel to Campbells Lost Fleet novels, this is set in a universe where Earth is no longer its centre, and humanity is rapidly establishing new colonies. Written under a pseudonym by John G. Henry, a retired Naval officer. Author Biography Jack Campbell is the pseudonym for John G. Hemry, aretired Naval officer and graduate of the U.S. NavalAcademy in Annapolis. As Jack Campbell, he writes TheLost Fleet series of military science fiction novels. He alsowrote the Starks War and JAG in Space series under hisreal name. Long Description Earth is no longer the centre of the universe. After the invention of the faster-than-light jump drive, humanity is rapidly establishing new colonies. But the vast distances of space mean that the protection of Earths laws no longer exists. When a nearby world attacks, the new colony of Glenlyon turns to Robert Geary, a former junior fleet officer, and Mele Darcy, once an enlisted Marine. They must face down warships with nothing but improvised weapons and a few volunteers - or die trying.The only hope for lasting peace lies with Carmen Ochoa, a "Red" from anarchic Mars, and Lochan Nakamura, a failed politician, and their plan for a mutual alliance. But if their efforts dont succeed, space could become a battlefield between the first interstellar empires... Details ISBN1785650408 Publisher Titan Books Ltd Series The Genesis Fleet Year 2017 ISBN-10 1785650408 ISBN-13 9781785650406 Format Paperback Author Jack Campbell Media Book Publication Date 2017-05-23 Imprint Titan Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Subtitle Vanguard Pages 384 Short Title The Genesis Fleet Language English Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2017-05-23 NZ Release Date 2017-05-23 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-08-31 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102460554;

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