Starstrikers is a military space opera that takes place during a thousand year war between two galactic civilizations. It captures the strategy of fleet admirals, the bravery of common spacers and the adventures of an elite special forces team as they all struggle against a powerful enemy war lord with devastating new technology.
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Ken McConnell lives in Boise, Idaho and works in Information Technology. He's been a Filmmaker, an Ammo Troop and a Programmer. A life long reader of science fiction, Starstrikers is his first novel. His blog, My View, has been active since 2005 in various incarnations. He is hard at work on his next novel, Tyrmia.
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Ken McConnell was born in Iowa and raised primarily in the Midwest and Florida. He studied film making at the University of Central Florida and served with distinction as an NCO in the USAF. He now resides in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two sons. Ken works in IT by day and writes Sci-Fi novels in his spare time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Starstrikers brings fun back to sci-fi,
By DW (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Starstrikers: From The Galaxy Collision Series (Paperback)
Ken McConnell's novel brings a refreshing as well as nostalgic approach to the realm of space operas. The characters are easily identifiable and I definitely felt that the character development is definitely a strong point of his writing. In this story, nothing is rushed but at the same time nothing is slow as the reader is introduced to a variety of characters and situations that continue to grow page after page. The technical detail applied is also a plus. I found the settings as far as the plot and the action towards the end of the book very well done. I also have to say I it is a book that has enough going on that I would not mind re-reading it in the future, and that says a lot. Overall a great first novel by McConnell and I look forward to reading his work in the future, and hopefully seeing some of these characters in his future works!
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Real page turner,
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This review is from: Starstrikers: From The Galaxy Collision Series (Paperback)
I had a hard time putting this one down. I really enjoyed Starstrikers, and look forward to the next installment. He's got a great universe full of memorable characters. I especially enjoyed the technology and constant development taking place. If you pick up a copy, you'll have a hard time putting it down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Starstrikers is a must read!,
By Christopher Morgan "Christopher Morgan" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Starstrikers: From The Galaxy Collision Series (Paperback)
Startstrikers is a highly recommended book; I found it to be a fresh new twist on a Space Opera series that provides good hooks into a bold new world that is gritty, action packed and adventurous. The story line is excellent and well thought out. It encapsulates good use of scientific theory and imagination; all while delivering strong characters that are fascinating and motivational to the cause. Each chapter continued to slowly draw me nearer to what I was hoping to be a grand finally, with and explosive conclusion, but at the end I was left with a strong addiction for wanting more. Beware; this series is going to get your senses and tap your curiosity in ways that go well beyond the average thought process. If you like Space stories this is as good as it gets.
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life belt, destroyer escort, first wing, maser rifle, war drones, main viewer, little droid, tunnel drive, holo projector, tactical screens, wrist communicator, air tram, laser tube, forward cannons, planet side, tunnel space, strike ship, data pad, drop ship Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Admiral Lusen, Admiral Kelley, Surface Army, Erin Kent, Commander Havic, Votainion Empire, Fire Base Tango, Ambassador Rachel Kelley, University Press, The Long Embrace, Military History of the Great War, Lord Krugger, Commander Reyna, Commander Rouy, Western Alliance, Neutral Zone, Starstriker Command, Tome Tremier, Strike Team Alpha, General Lyons, Captain Chase, Nanga Prime, First Officer, Brown Dwarf, Centar Havic Browse Sample Pages:
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life belt, destroyer escort, first wing, maser rifle, war drones, main viewer, little droid, tunnel drive, holo projector, tactical screens, wrist communicator, air tram, laser tube, forward cannons, planet side, tunnel space, strike ship, data pad, drop ship Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Admiral Lusen, Admiral Kelley, Surface Army, Erin Kent, Commander Havic, Votainion Empire, Fire Base Tango, Ambassador Rachel Kelley, University Press, The Long Embrace, Military History of the Great War, Lord Krugger, Commander Reyna, Commander Rouy, Western Alliance, Neutral Zone, Starstriker Command, Tome Tremier, Strike Team Alpha, General Lyons, Captain Chase, Nanga Prime, First Officer, Brown Dwarf, Centar Havic Browse Sample Pages:
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