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Shadow Ops: Fortress Frontier Mass Market Paperback – 29 Jan 2013

by Myke Cole (Author)

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Book 2 of 3 in the Shadow Ops Series

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The Great Reawakening did not come quietly. Across the country and in every nation, people began to develop terrifying powers--summoning storms, raising the dead, and setting everything they touch ablaze. Overnight the rules changed...but not for everyone.

Colonel Alan Bookbinder is an army bureaucrat whose worst war wound is a paper-cut. But after he develops magical powers, he is torn from everything he knows and thrown onto the front-lines.

Drafted into the Supernatural Operations Corps in a new and dangerous world, Bookbinder finds himself in command of Forward Operating Base Frontier--cut off, surrounded by monsters, and on the brink of being overrun.

Now, he must find the will to lead the people of FOB Frontier out of hell, even if the one hope of salvation lies in teaming up with the man whose own magical powers put the base in such grave danger in the first place--Oscar Britton, public enemy number one...

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Mass Market Paperback: 353 pages
Publisher: Ace Books (29 Jan. 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0425256367
ISBN-13: 978-0425256367
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.5 x 17.1 cm
Average Customer Review: 39 customer reviews
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,184,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #23271 in Books > Fiction > Fantasy > Contemporary
- #25057 in Books > Fiction > Fantasy > Sword & Sorcery
- #370287 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Praise for "Shadow Ops: Control Point"

""Black Hawk Down "meets "The X-Men"." --Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of" The Desert Spear
" "[A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for."--Jack Campbell, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series

"Very entertaining...The Magic 8 Ball says 'will enjoy.'"--Mark Lawrence, author of "King of Thorns"

"Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read."--Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of" Endgame"

Praise for "Shadow Ops: Control Point"
""Black Hawk Down "meets "The X-Men."" --Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of" The Desert Spear
""[A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for."--Jack Campbell, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series
"Very entertaining...The Magic 8 Ball says 'will enjoy.'"--Mark Lawrence, author of "King of Thorns"
"Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read."--Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of" Endgame"

Praise for "Shadow Ops: Control Point"
"Black Hawk Down "meets "The X-Men." Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of" The Desert Spear
" [A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for. Jack Campbell, "New York Times" bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series
Very entertaining The Magic 8 Ball says will enjoy. Mark Lawrence, author of "King of Thorns"
Hands down, the best military fantasy I ve ever read. Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of" Endgame""

Praise for Shadow Ops: Control Point
Black Hawk Down meets The X-Men. Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of The Desert Spear
[A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for. Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series
Very entertaining The Magic 8 Ball says will enjoy. Mark Lawrence, author of King of Thorns
Hands down, the best military fantasy I ve ever read. Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of Endgame"

Praise for Shadow Ops: Control Point
"Black Hawk Down meets The X-Men." --Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of The Desert Spear
"[A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for."--Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series
"Very entertaining...The Magic 8 Ball says 'will enjoy.'"--Mark Lawrence, author of King of Thorns
"Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read."--Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of Endgame

Praise for Shadow Ops: Control Point

"Black Hawk Down meets The X-Men." --Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author of The Desert Spear
"[A] mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for."--Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series

"Very entertaining...The Magic 8 Ball says 'will enjoy.'"--Mark Lawrence, author of King of Thorns

"Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read."--Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of Endgame

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The explosive Shadow Ops military fantasy series continues

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A great continuation

15 February 2013

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Fortress Frontier grips you from the beginning, and the fast pace doesn't let up. The previous book, Control Point, had its flaws; principally the yo-yoing between mindsets of Oscar Britton, the main character. It helps that in Fortress Frontier, Bookbinder, a new character and the focus for a large portion of the novel, is much more likeable and easy to root for.

The fantasy element goes up a notch in the second novel, and this isn't a bad thing as the author handles it well (think snakes. Big snakes). But the key strength that both novels share is the clash and fusion of magic and technology - where else can you read about rocs sparring with helicopters?! It makes for endlessly fun reading and put a smile on my face at the epic-ness of it all more than once.

It's a testament to the novel that I was really disappointed to have come to the end of it, but I liked how one of the main arcs from Control Point had its resolution, with a few hanging threads left to whet the appetite for the next instalment.

As a stand-alone novel, I'm not quite sure it works. Although those who read the previous book will be as unfamiliar with Bookbinder as new readers, once the POV switches back to Oscar Britton there isn't much of a fill-in. So I recommend reading Control Point before this one.

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G. R. Matthews

Better get betters again!

8 January 2014

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This is even better than book 1: Control point!

Myke Cole introduces a new character - Bookbinder - who is so well constructed that you can easily inhabit his world, and his view. The action comes thick and fast but there is a human heart at the centre of it all. When the world collapses on Bookbinder, as he faces crisis, as he grows, changed and realises who he really is - we are right there with him.

It overlaps with Control Point and, yes, Oscar is in this one too - he just isn't the focal point. It is a clever way to construct a sequel and it works so well.

I bought this book straight after writing the review of book 1 (7th Jan) and finished it a day later (and I worked a 12 hour day inbetween! - colleagues / work mates - this book is why I looked so tired today!).

I have just pre-ordered the 3rd book... 20 days of waiting.

Do yourself a favour, buy the first one, read it, buy the second one, read it. You won't be disappointed.

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Mc Ellis

I hate to be a bit of a wet blanket... but

19 April 2013

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Its not brilliant. The problem is that it just feels very short. Both in terms of plot covered and duration covered. It is also a sequel in truest sense of the word. It pretty drops you back in where you left off in the last one.
It almost feels like Myke was forced to publish his first book before he was ready. So they chopped it in half and made it two.

Its not BAD. The premise is still good and he is a good writer. However, I just dont think it deserved to be a second book.

Having said all that. If you read the first one and enjoyed it. Buy this one, read it. It gives you a decent amount of closure if nothing else :P

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Harley

I love this author

10 March 2016

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I love this author. I love this series. He writes with authenticity and love, which is really apparent in each line. The smallest niggling problems I had with the first book are completely ironed out in the second, and the series goes from strength to strength. One of my favorite sci fi series, and one I recommend to anyone asking for a good read. Start with the first book in this series - but do start!

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Stephen Clarkson

Excellent Sequel

1 August 2013

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This book is an epic sequel.

In the first book I often found Oscar Britton frustrating in his indecision, constantly flip flopping.

The introduction of Alan Bookbinder and his unique magic was a fantastic addition, I found myself invested in the character from the beginning.

I look forward to the future sequels

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Kromm

Good enough

1 March 2013

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Slightly less than 4 stars are warranted.
The books is good, definitely not unpleasant to read. Also the story changed the point of view
so it is an interesting development. I did enjoy it but could not help thinking if I should not be
reading something better.

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R M Veale

Assumed the reader had not read Book 1, so first 5 chapters were boring. After that, the plot improved and it achieved the 3*s

18 March 2014

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Assumed the reader had not read Book 1, so first 5 chapters were boring. After that, the plot improved and it achieved the 3*s

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Andrew Davie

A worthy sequel

4 February 2013

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Not much happening on the goblins side, but the new main character mixes things up and I enjoyed the new superpowers.
If you liked the first one, you'll like this.

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Chesterfield

... builds slightly slower with the main character Bookbinder being beautifully fleshed out

This book builds slightly slower with the main character Bookbinder being beautifully fleshed out. Excellent writing style fro Cole.

Published on 22 October 2015

MR J JACKSON

Feeds the addiction!

If you have stuck with this series then you won't be disappointed! My only caveat is that they do seem indestructible!

Published on 2 February 2015

BrianK

A good follow up

A good follow up to the first book in the series and can't wait to see where the story goes next.

Published on 17 October 2014

Darren

Fantastic sequel

Fantastic sequel; just as good as the first book which is impressive as the first book I found brilliant

Published on 30 August 2014

Abygail F Irving

Good Follow up...

Imaginative and fast-paced with a lot of scope for growth and development. This book certainly left me eager for more.

Published on 20 July 2014

rick lake

Excellent follow-up

I loved the first book and I loved this book too. Imaginative and well thought out, can't wait to read the next one.

Published on 27 June 2014

Simon

Gripping read

Wonderful second book can't wait to read book three.
The action really races with surprising twists and turns. Love the mashup with urban fantasy.

Published on 2 May 2014

Kirsty

Continuing a great series

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I really enjoyed the second book in the Shadow Ops series, if fact I thought it was even better than Control Point.Read more

Published on 26 March 2014

Amazon Customer marrita50

Really good read hope there are more

Thank you. Brilliant imagery would love more of the same. Great characters but sometimes confusing. Still worth the effort. Thanks

Published on 8 March 2014

david kelly

A little cheesy but still good.

On the whole this was quite a good read. Fast paced and plenty of action. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for quite a bit of cheesyness.

Published on 3 March 2014

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