New Dawn Rising (Avenger Series) [Paperback]

Scott Gamboe (Author)

Book Description

Series: Avenger Series | Publication Date: April 1, 2009

A year has passed since the end of the conflict between the United Systems Coalition and the Bromidian Empire, and from the ashes of war a democratic government has arisen, with both governments working to form a fragile peace. But behind the scenes, a conspiracy is growing, threatening to destroy the stability Captain Arano Lakeland and his elite unit have fought to protect. When a coup d'état overthrows the provisional Bromidian government, Arano finds himself trapped behind enemy lines and has to lead an unlikely band of companions against a shadowy foe. Fighting for their very survival, the group waits for word about who is behind the insurrection and prepares to hunt down the intergalactic terrorist responsible for a series of deadly bombings. Before it is over, the unit's search will expose a vast and terrible conspiracy that could destroy the Coalition. At that point, their task will be not just to save the galaxy—but to stay alive long enough to get back to their headquarters.

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About the Author

Scott Gamboe is the author of The Killing Frost and The Piaras Legacy. He has been a police officer since the mid 1990s, and he currently serves as a crime scene investigator. He lives in central Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933836954
• ISBN-13: 978-1933836959
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,495,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars old fashion space opera, April 11, 2009

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This review is from: New Dawn Rising (Avenger Series) (Paperback)

In the distant future, the United Systems Coalition with its numerous species and the Bromidian Empire were at war (see THE KILLING FROST). However the USC triumphed overthrowing the authoritarian rule of their enemy leading to a democratically elected government. One year later, both sides of the conflict celebrate the peace until assassins kill the visiting USC leaders and a coup d'etat takes down the Bromidian government.

The son of the late deposed former ruler has prepared for the past year to retake the government with the help of people from the old regime. They are allied with pirates who are led by a new species assisting the new ruler consolidate his rule. The Avengers including Captain Arano Lakeland, his wife and some Bromidians are trapped behind enemy lines. They employ guerilla tactics to weaken the new government. A battle is space between the two forces occurs while the new species observes and waits for a chance to defeat the weakened both sides.

This is an old fashion space opera though much of the plot occurs on planet-side. The USC forces try to overturn a government that came into power through force, terror and assassination although that coup especially the murders seems too easy even arguing that the USC became complacent. There are plenty of fights between the two sides and Arano and his comrades especially the Bromidians are heroic as they risk their lives to bring back the fledgling democracy. NEW DAWN RISING is a fun outer space military political science fiction novel. Readers will wonder what the new species' will do next.

Harriet Klausner