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First Colony, Book 12
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Scott Aiello
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Ken Lozito
About this listen
Over the years, Connor has pieced together evidence of a mysterious group of aliens who roamed the multiverse and have been to New Earth.
Setting off to make new discoveries about them is straightforward enough, but this is New Earth, and Connor Gates has a knack for finding trouble.
For over 20 years, Connor and Diaz have been friends. They’ve survived two wars and have seen the best and the worst of each other. When a terrorist attack takes the life of Diaz’s son, their friendship will be pushed to the breaking point.
To find who is responsible, Diaz is willing to cross as many lines as it takes. Connor will do everything he can to protect his friend, even from himself. It’ll take everything he’s got to find who is responsible while preserving a peaceful coexistence with New Earth’s inhabitants.
Sometimes protecting your friends is a lot tougher than fighting your enemies.
Impulse is the 12th book in the best-selling military science fiction series, First Colony. Listen to the 12th book in this sprawling space opera today!
First Colony Series
Book 1 - Genesis
Book 2 - Nemesis
Book 3 - Legacy
Book 4 - Sanctuary
Book 5 - Discovery
Book 6 - Emergence
Book 7 - Vigilance
Book 8 - Fracture
Book 9 - Harbinger
Book 10 - Insurgent
Book 11 - Invasion
Book 12 - Impulse
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- Turbo
- 11-02-21
Killed it, loved it
Great book, didn’t expect it, this series keeps getting better and better, keep it up please. Narration was excellent also
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- RogueStar46
- 03-10-22
Moved a little slow in the beginning
I thought the first half of the book was basically fluff. It moved a little slow. Second half, the action picked up and it got more interesting. The book was also a little short. These things coupled together to make me feel a little cheated. However, I like this series and I like Ken’s writing.
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- jbn
- 09-11-22
Impulse, FC
Second book by Ken I finished this week. I love these stories. I have been into science fiction my whole life. I would suggest if you want to get into First Colony series start with book 1. you will not be disappointed.
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- E. Howland
- 04-18-22
superb as usual, can't wait for next one narrated
It was superb as usual, like the previous 11 in the series (read in order) can't wait for next one to be narrated soon! already bought kindle version.
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- Nic Xenophontos
- 10-25-22
Wonderful continuing storyline
Seems to move you from area to another quickly and non-labouriusly. It's a great storyline. Looking forward to the remainder.
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- Greg Shelton
- 11-15-21
Great transition story
After 2 major wars I was afraid the writer would be finished with this story…. I am glad it didn’t end. There is so much more to explore and FTL would open up even more opportunities.
I really love this book series!
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- S.Kaye
- 05-16-23
S Kaye
Really loved this one! Excellent job bringing next gen along. After all they’re our future.
Thank you Scott for a terrific performance!
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- Alan Campbell
- 12-06-23
Greatest series but series book 12
This is a great series and the investment is substantial but book 12 gets into to much mamby pamby boy meets girl and relationship crap that majorly takes away from the story. I hope this crap ends and the last books are more substantial
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- Anonymous User
- 05-01-23
By far, one of the best series I have read!
I absolutely love this series and many others by Ken Lozito. I find a majority of the story exciting and easy to follow, always leaving me to want more. It could not have been narrated by anyone better than Scott Aiello. 10/10 recommend to anyone who loves sci-fi stories of human exploration.
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- David G. Lund
- 01-28-24
The story continues
This is an enjoyable saga. This episode brings in new characters and twists. I look forward to the next one.
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