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Origins (Spinward Fringe) [Kindle Edition]

Randolph Lalonde
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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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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 747 KB
  • Print Length: 490 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004EPYUXA
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #304 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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88 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Excellent sci-fi 24 Dec 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
I picked this book up from smashwords dot com for no price at all.

I was looking for something to start my kindle reading and while searching found this book, and thought I would give it a try.

Have to say I am very glad that I did. The book is the first in a series of books under the title spinward fringe, each one represented by a different broadcast number.

I thought the book was very well written, the story kept me interested, and the building of the characters done to a good extent, such that I am still worried about the safety of one of the pilots who may or may not have survived.

Only way to find out is to purchase the rest of the series, and I fully intend to do that over the coming months.

If your into your sci-fi, don't mind getting into what could be a series of books that will be difficult to put down, then go for it, I am very glad that I did.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Pure escapism 11 Mar 2011
By Hemzy
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have no experience at writing book reviews but I have several friends who enjoy reading as much as I do and we often talk about our latest good reads. This is a book I will be happy to recommend to them, or at least those friends who like a bit of sci-fi.
I have one simple yardstick; did I enjoy the story?
In the case of "Origins", the answer was "Yes, I did". I enjoyed it sufficiently to order the next instalment for my Kindle.
Or should I say, instalments? The marketing is very astute. The first book is free, the second is actually two books for the price of the third.
I found myself easily drawn into the storyline and am actively looking forward to the following episodes.
It's by no means cutting edge literature but it is pure escapism and I like books which can give me that. You can't beat a good story.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
if you're a sci-fi fan, you could do a whole lot worse (and probably already have!) than to experience the brilliance of this series.

engaging characters that will soon become family, intriguing tech, fast paced plot and brilliantly staged space battles are just a hint of what awaits you in the 7 books of the series. book 8 is on the way, and can't come soon enough for me!

I read all 7 books in a week. couldn't stop - and more importantly didn't want to.

you won't regret experiencing Spinward Fringe.

trust me. :)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
SciFI Opera
I picked up a copy for my kindle as part of a batch 0.00 purchase and was so surprise I now have all of the book and am starting my 2nd reread of them. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Mr. Adam Bryant
I see great things coming from Lalonde
Randolph Lalonde really pulled off a great old sci-fi tale. The plot progressions were terrific, the surprises gave me pause and the ending had to be this way! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter Manousakos
Rather good for nothing
Origins is a fun if not taxing read. It does have its problems, the writing style is rather clunky, some characters are very one dimensional and some plot devices are so common to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. S. Loch
tediously long and gets worse
Well, the first one of these is free, so I got sucked in. I've just finished Broadcast 6 and do not think I will bother with 7 when it comes out. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MW top foodie
Unputtable down
Cracking yarns and superb plot lines

Picked this up as an amazon free download and have read it in vitrually one go over my easter holiday, Packed with descriptions of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gadgettyke
Brilliant Read!
I dont really write reviews but this book made me want to share my opinion.

The book may start off a bit slow to begin with because its just setting the scene but once... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lucky7
What a great suprise.
If you like Sci-Fi don't miss this book, I could not put it down. It is written so well and just flowed and I was really sad to get to the end. Read more
Published 2 months ago by wazwiz
echoing others
All I can say is echoing other reviewers in that this was an amazing book which really does draw you into the universe of the story and leaves you wanting more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by shaun maceachen
Spinning
I have just found this author recently and his work has gripped me ever since. I am trying to read other books between the Spinward series but have yet to find any others as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mattmeade
A brilliant book for free
I picked this book up for free for kindle and had it sitting there for a couple of weeks, it is a brilliant book with a good storyline. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. C. L. Richardson
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