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Chain of Command

By: Frank Chadwick
Narrated by: Graham Rowat
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Lieutenant Sam Bitka, US Naval Reserve, is getting used to civilian life when he is called back to active duty. Tensions between Earth and the alien Varoki are on the rise, and Sam is assigned as tactical officer aboard the deep space destroyer USS Puebla. Dispatched to the distant world of K'tok to protect human colonists, he wants nothing more than to serve out his active duty time and get back to his civilian life.

But when the Varoki launch a crippling surprise attack against the Earth coalition fleet, Sam finds himself suddenly in command of the USS Puebla, a job he is far from certain he can discharge successfully. What's more, mounting evidence points to a much larger and more sinister alien plan.

Now, Sam must deal with faltering leadership in the human task force and an alien enemy who always seems one step ahead of them. Time for Sam to step up and rise to the challenge of command.

©2017 Frank Chadwick (P)2020 Tantor Adventure Fiction First Contact Military Science Fiction
Engaging Storyline • Compelling Characters • Great Story • Believable Combat • Satisfying Ending • Flawed Heroes
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Its been a few weeks since I finished the story and I'm regretting there isn't a ready sequel. I really enjoyed the main character and the way he navigated the imperfect personalities around him. The scenario plays out the way many of us perceives ourselves working through life's challenges. In the book, Captain Bitko has that occurring in a life and death situation with even larger consequences.

Its well written and I'll keep Frank on my watch list. If I ever meet him, I'll have a bottle of Baker's 7 for him.

Fun Story; Compelling Characters

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Usually these types stories are a just either endless violence or overly dramatic soaps. This was a nice balance of story with character development.

A very well written story

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Loved the world building. Well written and well read. I liked reading about both sides

Protagonist

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it is great writing at its finest. downloading book 2 now. looking forward to the rest of the series.

great story

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wow liked this book cant wait for book 2. this is good listening. woo hoo

good listen. wow i liked this cant wait 4 book 2

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I loved everything about this book. That is the way you tell a story.

Great book.

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Combat then boredom interspersed with politics and back biting. This is the way it is

Super realistic

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One of the best books I have listened to in a long while, that says a lot! I typically read/listen to 3-4 books a week, this audiobook I could not put down I listened to the entire book in one shot. Very good character development, the author captures quite eloquently the reservist's mindset, a very believable character. The story was paced well, no flat spots, and flowed flawlessly. I love this book and would like to see more books in this series.

When is the next book coming?

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wish there where more in the series this is what if should be great great

wonderful

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Storytelling and the interactions between the characters. Sam was very likable as were the Limeys.

Fun story!

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