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Stranded in a hellish alien desert, stripped of their strategic systems, quick reaction force, and supporting arms, and carrying only a day's water ration, Marine Staff Sergeant Charlie Bass and his seven-man team faced a grim future seventy-five light-years from home. The only thing between his Marines and safety was eighty-five miles of uncharted, waterless terrain and two thousand bloodthirsty savages with state-of-the-art weapons in their hands and murder on their minds. But the enemy didn't reckon on the warrior cunning of Marines' Marine Charlie Bass and the courage of the few good men who would follow him anywhere--even to death. . .
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"This review applies to the whole series: Each book individually is a quick read; they rarely bog down. Military space opera SciFi, pretty typical stuff. I do like the detail and the character development through the whole series. I know it's not high literature but I re-read this series just for fun annually and it rarely disappoints."
— Lynn (5 out of 5 stars)
Starfist: First to Fight Listener Reviews
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" Staff Sergeant Bass and his fellow Confederation Marines do battle on a distant planet. The Marines in this novel are based on both the United Staes Marine Corps and the British Marines. "
— Fredrick, 2/20/2014 -
" Pretty decent military sci-fi series. Though there is a certain degree of "Marines are the best there ever was, is, or ever will be." If that doesn't bother you, then it's definitely pretty enjoyable. "
— Nick, 2/13/2014 -
" It's a Science Fiction book from the point of view of infantryman. Written by ex military, the book shows you the life of being a grunt in the Marine Corp of the future. Overall a quick and enjoyable read. I plan on reading more of the series. "
— Matthew, 1/5/2014 -
" First rate military sci fi, as a long time fan of Hammer's Slammers I have to admit I am impressed by this series. "
— David, 1/1/2014 -
" Finished. I loved it. It hit me like my first read of a Hammer's Slammers book. Charlie Bass won my heart instantly. Best thing is, there's loads more in the series! Whee!!!! "
— Mick, 12/22/2013 -
" I love well thought out and researched military fiction "
— Michael, 12/12/2013 -
" I liked this book. Pretty interesting read. Plus it was a free book on kindle. "
— Ryan, 12/8/2013 -
" Well written and authentic in feel ... the military experience of the authors really comes through in the dialogue. Too often, people with no military experience miss the details that makes a military-styled story sound true to life. This is NOT one of those cases. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. "
— Nathan, 12/2/2013 -
" Marines in the future stranded by the malfunction of equipments from the lowest bidder. fun read. "
— Jan, 12/1/2013 -
" Book candy! (Hey, I was thirteen, no judging.) "
— Lachlan, 10/8/2013 -
" A nice, well written, action movie of a book. I definitely want to keep reading the series. This isn't John Steinbeck here - no grand new discoveries of human emotion or philosophy. But its a fun read that doesn't tax your brain too much. "
— Vulgrin, 7/16/2013 -
" Awesome book. I recommend it to those who enjoy science fiction and military books. "
— Ernie, 6/28/2013 -
" Good military sci-fi. Written for 14-year olds. Otherwise, no redeeming social value. Note: this review applies to all 9 books in the series. "
— Matt, 6/17/2013 -
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Brad Lambert, 2/28/2013
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" this was terrific military sci-fi. the authors are well-versed in life of infantrymen and portray the issues they deal with very well. "
— Kat, 2/21/2013 -
" anyone in the military should love these books, really good reads and hard to put down. You will fall in the formation and feel the battlefield deaths that each character feels. Great military writing! "
— John, 10/26/2012 -
" an entertaining romp. quick read. i liked it a lot. "
— Shay, 9/10/2012 -
" Is it war and peace, no. If you like military novels and science fiction it is a pretty decent read. I will probably read the rest of the series. "
— Rich, 7/7/2012 -
" Audiobook was abridged and story didn't have enough character development. "
— Sean, 5/6/2012 -
" I recommend reading the epilogue and prologue. The story picked up the last 100 pages or so and made a fast read. If you are a veteran I highly recommend it. "
— Brent, 10/3/2011 -
" A great read.Never slows done or has any areas where you lose interest.Makes you laugh to think military life hasn't changed in several centuries from now. "
— Eric, 7/7/2011 -
" A nice, well written, action movie of a book. I definitely want to keep reading the series. This isn't John Steinbeck here - no grand new discoveries of human emotion or philosophy. But its a fun read that doesn't tax your brain too much. "
— Vulgrin, 4/26/2011 -
" I love well thought out and researched military fiction "
— Michael, 11/30/2010 -
" Well written and authentic in feel ... the military experience of the authors really comes through in the dialogue. Too often, people with no military experience miss the details that makes a military-styled story sound true to life. This is NOT one of those cases. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. "
— Nathan, 11/19/2010 -
" Written by two former Vietnam NCO's, this 25th century Marine story is kind of like the old Nick Fury comics. I'm late to the party - there are already like 14 books in the series, and thankfully the Provo Library had like 10 of them. <br/> <br/>Don't try to reach me for a couple of weeks. "
— Beau, 6/3/2010 -
" Marines in the future stranded by the malfunction of equipments from the lowest bidder. fun read. "
— Jan, 2/1/2010 -
" It is ok. Free book for Kindle so thought I would give it a read. "
— Karl, 1/31/2010 -
" Finished. I loved it. It hit me like my first read of a Hammer's Slammers book. Charlie Bass won my heart instantly. Best thing is, there's loads more in the series! Whee!!!! "
— Mick, 1/23/2010 -
" First rate military sci fi, as a long time fan of Hammer's Slammers I have to admit I am impressed by this series. "
— David, 11/29/2009 -
" Kindle freebie. Quick read, once it got going. Hard to start due to completely alien frame of reference. But, once there, equivalent to any military novel, with the sci-fi thrown in for good measure. "
— John, 11/6/2009 -
" I liked this book. Pretty interesting read. Plus it was a free book on kindle. "
— Ryan, 10/26/2009 -
" Good military sci-fi. Written for 14-year olds. Otherwise, no redeeming social value. Note: this review applies to all 9 books in the series. "
— Matt, 10/24/2009 -
" an entertaining romp. quick read. i liked it a lot. "
— Shay, 5/1/2009 -
" Is it war and peace, no. If you like military novels and science fiction it is a pretty decent read. I will probably read the rest of the series. "
— Rich, 3/23/2008
About the Authors
David Sherman is a former US Marine and the author of several novels about marines in Vietnam, where he served as an infantryman and member of a combined action platoon.
Dan Cragg enlisted in the US Army in 1958 and retired with the rank of sergeant major twenty-two years later. He is the coauthor of Inside the VC and NVA, Top Sergeant, and a Vietnam War novel, The Soldier’s Prize. He is currently an analyst with the Defense Department.
About John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.