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Origins (Spinward Fringe) [Kindle Edition]

Randolph Lalonde
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (409 customer reviews)

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Book Description

It is the distant future and one man, Jonas Valent, is letting his life slip by. He is employed by Freeground station as a port traffic controller, a job he took after completing a tour in the military. His only real joy in life is his participation in true-to-life military simulations with a cadre of friends who come together regularly to defeat challenges made to test the brightest military cadets and officers alike. These restricted scenarios stand as an addictive preoccupation that is so enticing that they ignore the potential repercussions of breaking in to participate.

When someone betrays their identities to the Freeground Fleet Admiralty, Jonas and his friends are faced with a far greater challenge: to venture out into the more populated regions of the galaxy to acquire technology and knowledge. They are tasked with laying the groundwork for the Freeground Nation in their efforts to reconnect with the rest of humanity, and to secure the armaments they might need to defend themselves from encroaching enemies.

Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins is a collected trilogy that chronicles the early adventures of an ambitious crew. Their leader, Jonas Valent, has the least to lose and everything to gain as he tells the tale of his first tour as Captain of a ship tasked with making allies and discovering new technologies for the good of his people. This simple mission becomes more complicated as the crew ventures further into the settled fringes of the galaxy.

This trilogy spawned the best selling Spinward Fringe eBook series. This is where it all began, when one man was challenged to aspire for more than an idle life.

A Space Opera Adventure enjoyed across the globe by all ages.


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About the Author

Born in 1974, Randolph Lalonde has worked in customer service, sales, played drums for several heavy metal bands you've never heard of, dealt blackjack in a traveling casino, and serviced countless computers. He's also owned businesses in the design, printing, collectible and custom computer fields. He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since. He self published his first novel; Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series. Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full time. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to better entertain them. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular offering. He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario. In his diminishing spare time he reads voraciously, tinkers with design, video editing and reviews the occasional film or television show. A science fiction and fantasy fan, he often comments on the state of the entertainment industry on his website, www.randolphlalonde.com.

Product Details

  • File Size: 747 KB
  • Print Length: 376 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: B008ABD256
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004EPYUXA
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,143 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

The characters are great fun, the pacing is good, and the story is interesting. Heather J. Sprinkle  |  118 reviewers made a similar statement
I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Megan Robertson  |  81 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
105 of 109 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a masterpiece but a good start January 3, 2011
By Pominoz
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I downloaded this book 2 days ago and have read through the trilogy at a good pace, a testament to the readability of the stories and the author's writing style. The stories and writing style are not so "mature" as some renowned sic-fi authors, a point Mr. Lalonde recognises and acknowledges in his afterword, a nice touch. I've enjoyed the stories and have downloaded the next 2 books in the series. I look forward to reading them.
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199 of 213 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This really needs to be a TV series!!!!! January 27, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
If you like sci-fi, if you like humor, if you like action, if you just love a really great book, I cannot recommend this first Broadcast in the Spinward Fringe series, enough. I have been thoroughly enjoying the universe that Randolph Lalonde has created, and now that Amazon is letting the author release this for free, all I see are more readers being drawn in to his world and an ever growing fan base. Be prepared though. It really isn't free. You will find you will HAVE to go and purchase the next Broadcast in this wickedly fun space romp! Then you'll need the next one, and the next ... :) I cannot wait for more from my new favorite story teller!
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! February 5, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I spotted this book with high reviews on the Kindle bestseller list and FREE, so I'm late to the party. After reading the whole thing, I immediately downloaded the next two books (and paid for them!). So good, I am willing to pay money to read more.

The genre is best described as space opera, in the general vein of Star Trek and Serenity/Firefly. It's entertaining and occasionally hilarious, but there are also Scenes that Make You Think. Best of all, the author made me care about the characters and want to find out more about what happens to them.

I want to commend the author for delivering high-quality, well-edited prose. That shouldn't be cause for celebration, but these days it is.

Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys light science fiction.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
That's really all i can say. I love the characters, the plot, the story telling. All of it! Can't wait to read more!
Published 4 days ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
I normally do not read this type of book, but it was a bargain and couldn't resist. I was quickly enthralled by the plot line and pleasantly incorrect with my guesses as to how it... Read more
Published 6 days ago by natalie bowen
4.0 out of 5 stars I loved the tech!
Star Trek meets The Millenium Falcon with advanced tech and a great story with lots of twists and turns. A great read!
Published 7 days ago by M. Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Engaging!
As the Author of Runalli-4: A Short Story, I love a compelling story and Randolph Lalon delivers! I enjoyed the plot, character development, and twists in the story. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Roland Byrd
4.0 out of 5 stars Ohh man
I didn't like the ending left it wide open uggg hate that would have been nice to have a conclusion.
Published 10 days ago by Lanya
5.0 out of 5 stars Space adventure has a new legend
Put simply, this is one of the best sci-fi reads I've had in a long time. Buying the rest of his works now.
Published 14 days ago by A C Knight
4.0 out of 5 stars A very nice read
This is my first time reading one of his sci fy novels. The author doesn't seem to have a science background (im an electrical engineer), but his story telling is very good. Read more
Published 17 days ago by RV
5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable Science Fiction
I really enjoyed the diversity of the factions presented in the book. I really look forward to reading the rest of them.
Published 18 days ago by Luke Hollen
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
You will see a lot of reviews of this book talking about simple plot lines, poor character development and mistakes. I agree. All of those things are true. Read more
Published 19 days ago by GreyDX
5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed science fiction story
This is a wonderful example of what science fiction should be. It has aliens and crazy fight scenes with a great militaristic quality to them, but it also has a big corporate... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Cynthia
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More About the Author

Born in 1974, Randolph Lalonde has worked in customer service, sales, played drums for several heavy metal bands you've never heard of, dealt blackjack in a traveling casino, and serviced countless computers. He's also owned businesses in the design, printing, collectible and custom computer fields.

He completed writing his first novel in the fantasy adventure genre at the age of fifteen and has been writing ever since.

He self published his first novel;
Fate Cycle: Sins of the Past in 2004 and after taking a break has begun to release his work again starting with the First Light Chronicles series.

Randolph Lalonde has sold thousands of eBooks to date, enough to keep writing full time. He is deeply grateful for his following of readers and strives to improve his skills to better entertain them. The Spinward Fringe Space Opera series has proven to be his most popular.

He currently resides in Sudbury Ontario, an overgrown mining town.

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