With his marines in space running for over nine books so far, along with his star carrier series running for six, these have become two of his most popular franchises to date. Without provocation, it destroyed a confederation science facility inhabited by 12,000 people, and it must be neutralized before it sets its sights on earth. Overdrive mp3 audiobook 16 overdrive listen 15 kindle book 8 cover image of earth strike star carrier, book 1. In the vein of the hit television show battlestar galactica comes earth strikethe first book in the actionpacked star carrier science fiction series by ian douglas, author of the popular inheritance, heritage, and legacy trilogies and one of the most adept writers of military sf working today. Succinctly put, earth strike is a military pulp hard science fiction. The enigmatic ai known as konstantin has convinced him that humanitys only chance for survival is. The author terms the planet as wet venus with a gravitational pull of 2g. Ian douglas athe first book in the epic saga of humankinds war of transcendencethere is a milestone in the evolution of every sentient race, a tech singularity event, when the species achieves transcendence. Browse ian douglass bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. What was one of the most memorable moments of earth strike. Librivox free audiobook insurgent radio forex lilla podden pa prarien business design podcast enibere aho. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read earth strike star carrier, book 1. Macmillan publishers are now limiting their ebook offerings to libraries.
The clock is ticking in the struggle for galactic independence. An epic adventure from the master of military science fiction star carrier, book 1 by douglas, ian isbn. Earth strike is the first in the star carrier series, which is now up to book five in releases while the author is busy working on book six. Star carrier, book one unabridged audiobook, by ian douglas. The star carrier series is a series of military science fiction novels by ian douglas, who also wrote the nine books of the galactic marines series as well as a variety of expanded universe titles under his own name of william h. Having battled aliens to prove humanitys worth as a starfaring species, admiral trevor gray has a new mission. Science fiction an alien fleet attacked earth audiobook, book 3 by alia trahan. Keith, new york times bestselling author of the popular military science fiction series the heritage trilogy, the legacy trilogy, the inheritance trilogy, the star corpsman series, the star carrier series, and the andromedan dark series. Get the audible audio editions of the star carrier series from the. The sixth book in this actionpacked, new york times bestselling science fiction series star carrier. The fleet also included earth s own attempts at artificial adaptation, called variants, and they are a troubling addition to the mix. The star carrier is the heart of the carrier strike force.
Sep 01, 2014 ian douglas has been pumping out military science fiction under this pseudonym and others as well as his own for years. Alan dean foster star trek quinto audiobook by felix goodwin. Predominantly military in theme, but nothing like the real military machine. Listen to earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas, nick sullivan for free with a 30 day free trial. While this could obviously be said about any work of literature, i think this book is very good in a very, very narrow niche which i happen to enjoy. A century ago our star erupted, destroying earth s wormhole network and closing off trade with her colonized planets.
Now the creatures known as humans are near this momentous turning. Star carrier is the first book in the career book series by william h. Trevor gray has been stripped of his command of the starship america, and is unsure what to do. After being out of contact with the younger worlds for so many years, humanity is. Under the name of ian douglas hes put out a vast number of franchises over the years, many of them building up over time as well. The battlescarred star carrier flying dutchman is finally on her way back to earth, after an exceptionally successful series of missions that have once again saved the world. The civil war between the united states of north america and the paneuropean confederation is over. The first book in the star carrier series a novel by ian douglas the first book in the epic saga of humankinds war of transcendence there is a milestone in the evolution of every sentient race, a tech singularity event, when the species achieves transcendence through its technological advances. Stargods ebook by ian douglas 9780062369048 rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. After the battle with the shdaar and llieutenant grays great discovery by shooting his anti ship missile sand caster rockets at the speed of light at the oncoming fleet.
Add to cart add to cart add to wishlist add to wishlist. The star carriers do come in different classes such as the light carrier and the regular carrier. There is but one hope, and it rests with a rogue navy admiral, commander of the kilometerlong star carrier america, as he leads his courageous fighters deep into enemy space towards humankinds greatest conflictand quite possibly its last. Their aim was a global general strike lasting from 20 until 27 september 2019. New york times bestselling author ian douglas continues his star carrier saga as humanity unites against an ancient artificial consciousness powerful enough to exterminate every species it encounters. Once rebels fighting allout civil war with the earth confederation, over the demands of the interstellar shdaar collective, the united states of north america is now the. The movement has had public support from organizations including extinction rebellion and fridays for future.
Earth strike follows the confederation carrier america in the war against an unknown enemy. Admiral trevor sandy gray of the usna star carrier america has his own mission. The carriers are typically extremely large, the usna america for example as of 2404 was the largest mobile construct ever built by. Earth strike in the vein of the hit television show battlestar galactica comes earth strikethe first book in the actionpacked star carrier science fiction series by ian douglas, author of the popular inheritance, heritage, and legacy trilogies and one of the most adept writers of military sf working today. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. In the vein of the hit television show battlestar galactica comes earth strikethe first book in the actionpacked star carrier science fiction series by ian douglas, author of the popular inheritance, heritage, and legacy trilogies and one of the most adept writers of military sf working toda. Earth strike ian douglas ebook harpercollins publishers.
Earth strike harris county public library overdrive. Main pov characters are the admiral in charge of the carrier battlegroup, and one of the squadron fighter pilots. Sep 03, 2012 earth strike star carrier, book 1 ebook written by ian douglas. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the 24th century, humanity is a spacefaring power, the terran confederation of states, that had been trading profitably for about fifty years with a. Ian douglas is one of the many pseudonyms for writer william h. Download the star carrier audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Read earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas available from rakuten kobo. Once rebels fighting allout civil war with the earth confederation, over the demands of the interstellar shdaar collective, the united states of north america is now the dominant force in negotiations with the shdaar. New york times bestselling military science fiction author ian douglas brings us the eighthand penultimatestar carrier novel, bright light, combining the best action, adventure, and hard science into this universespanning seriestheres no more time. Nov 27, 2018 new york times bestselling military science fiction author ian douglas brings us the eighthand penultimatestar carrier novel, bright light, combining the best action, adventure, and hard science into this universespanning series. Feb 06, 2010 i would say this is a very conditional 4 stars.
There is a milestone in the evolution of every sentient race, a tech singularity event, when the species achieves transcendence through its technological advances. The first book in the epic saga of humankinds war of transcendence there is a milestone in the evolution of every senti. Center of gravity is the second book in the explosive star carrier series by ian douglas and a breathtaking new high in military sf, the strongest of the science fiction subgenres. Star carrier deep time audiobook by ian douglas youtube. The book lured me in with promises of if you loved joe haldemans the forever war which i did, youll love this book. Earth strike rockets readers into a vast and deadly intergalactic battle, as humankind attempts to bring down an evil empire and establish itself as the new major power. I applaud the attempt to add another bizarre set of altered humans, but they didnt really click for me. One starship will either save earth or destroy her.
Earth strike star carrier, book 1 audiobook by ian douglas. The first book in the epic saga of humankinds war of transcendence. Written by ian douglas, audiobook narrated by nick sullivan. Feb 23, 2010 in the vein of the hit television show battlestar galactica comes earth strikethe first book in the actionpacked star carrier science fiction series by ian douglas, author of the popular inheritance, heritage, and legacy trilogies and one of the most adept writers of military sf working today. Superb science fiction packed full of war and death. The ship needs a serious refit, and her exhausted crew just wants a break from constant clandestine warfare against a vicious and superior enemy. Ian douglas earth strike star carrier, free download.
Earth strike star carrier, book 1 ebook written by ian douglas. Earth strike by ian douglas read online on bookmate. In the vein of the hit television show battlestar galactica comes earth strikethe first book in the actionpacked star carrier science fiction series by i. Listen to earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas available from rakuten kobo. In this book, the author introduces the reader to eta botis, a planet that is located 37 light years away from earth. Earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas books on. Ian douglas has been pumping out military science fiction under this pseudonym and others as well as his own for years. Earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas and. Battlestar galactica fans will adore this saga of ultimate war in deep space, as humankind risks its very future, battling a vast alien evil empire in order to achieve transcendence and become a major power in the. The first book in the epic saga of humankinds war of transcendence there is a milestone in the evolution of every sentient race, a tech singularity event, when the species achieves transcendence through its technological advances. Earth strike rockets readers into a vast and deadly intergalactic battle, as humankind attempts to. Earth strike by ian douglas overdrive rakuten overdrive. Earth strike is an international grassroots movement that called for a global general strike for climate action. Earth strike star carrier, book 1 by ian douglas books.
This seems to be ian douglas new philosophical approach to storytelling in earth strike, which starts a new series in a new fictional universe. I made it through about 16% of the book before i hit my military techno babble saturation point. Fans of robert heinleins starship troopers and joe haldemans the forever war, welcome aboard the star carrier. New york times bestselling military science fiction author ian douglas brings us the eighthand penultimatestar carrier novel, bright light, combining the best action, adventure, and hard science into this universespanning series. Earth strike star carrier, book 1 ebook by ian douglas. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. But before a new era of peace on earth can begin, humankind must. Yes and the storey line was ok but once i got into it.
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