First Strike - Richard Turner

First Strike

By Richard Turner

  • Release Date: 2015-04-06
  • Genre: Science Fiction
Score: 4.5
From 909 Ratings

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.

Reviews

  • Good story, but the dialogue needs a lot of work.

    By TalonSix
    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

    By El7$gp
    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.
  • Like a good war movie

    By Never complain
    Fun to read, hard to put down. Like a good old war movie with a space age twist. Going to download the next book right away.
  • Read it, will skip the series

    By oldmanegan
    Predictable plot, needs an editor, poor characterization.
  • Excellent Read!

    By Oldfogie63
    One of those books you don’t want to put down after you start reading!
  • First strike

    By pnango
    Great read. Lots of everything!
  • A Remarkable First Read

    By Senbluto
    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!
  • First strike

    By zeusboo
    Fun action packed read
  • Great read

    By Skybolt Pilot
    Just couldn’t put it down!
  • First Trick

    By Kwajdad
    Well written. Very exciting