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The Word Is War (Doomsday War Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Richard Tongue (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 367 ratings
The Terran Confederation is on the brink of civil war. Across the myriad colonies of humanity, rebel forces are rising, clamoring for freedom from the increasingly repressive government of Earth, launching raids on the Confederation Fleet as they prepare for the conflict to come. On the frontier, however, a darker force is emerging, an ancient threat long forgotten, returning to once more threaten eternal, endless tyranny, silent ships massing in the cold depths of space, ready to strike. All that stands between victory and defeat is the Scout Cruiser Xenophon, destined for the scrapyard but recalled to the flag and placed under the command of a renegade officer, Commander Jack Winter, and given a mission that will either save humanity…or seal its fate.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Doomsday War
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 16, 2019
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RX6YWJV
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 367 ratings

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Richard Tongue

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Richard Tongue is the author of numerous acclaimed works of science-fiction, including the 'Battlecruiser Alamo' series, a twenty-eight novel saga that represents one of the grandest military science-fiction universes ever published, and is currently working on the 'Colonial War' novel series.

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Customers enjoy the book's action content, describing it as a solid military sci-fi story with good pacing. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers noting it is well written.

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Customers enjoy the action content of the book, describing it as an exciting military sci-fi story with good pacing.

"Good, fast moving story. Premises and outcomes a little implausible but pace of story and quality of writing make up for that." Read more

"The Word is War was a good solid military sci-fi story that while it lacked depth in terms of the characters was, nevertheless, action-packed...." Read more

"Good pacing, and good action compliments an exciting universe. There is not alot of time for character development and no romance whatsoever...." Read more

"I have always found Richard's books enjoyable from a story line aspect as well as lots of action. Thank you again ,,Mike" Read more

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"...Premises and outcomes a little implausible but pace of story and quality of writing make up for that." Read more

"...The plot-line is standard stuff, but the author's skill in delivering the story is excellent and is reminiscent of classic style sci-fi...." Read more

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  • Bob Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to hopefully long series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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    Good, fast moving story. Premises and outcomes a little implausible but pace of story and quality of writing make up for that.
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  • Catherine Mackay
    4.0 out of 5 stars A solid, fast-paced and action-packed story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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    The Word is War was a good solid military sci-fi story that while it lacked depth in terms of the characters was, nevertheless, action-packed. The plot-line is standard stuff, but the author's skill in delivering the story is excellent and is reminiscent of classic style sci-fi. This is by no means a bad thing since I have days where I don't want to read anything too heavy. So if you're looking for something a little more light-weight to read on the commute to work or a holiday read, then this book is a good one to relax with. Have already started the next book in series :)
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  • Deborah Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Action aplenty and computers mixef with warships
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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    Good pacing, and good action compliments an exciting universe. There is not alot of time for character development and no romance whatsoever. The action is nonstop and fans of cyber security will be pleased
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  • Lawboss
    4.0 out of 5 stars Same Plot, Same Characters . . . Still, well done
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
    If you've read enough military science fiction, you've run across these cardboard cut-out characters . . . an overlooked Captain, an XO who has no previous experience in the position, a 'hacker,' loose cannon pilot, a Marine turned ship's officer, corrupt politicians, minions with controlled minds, and the hard-working, mistreated, second class citizens of the outer worlds. Pretty standard stuff. Having said that, the author spins a good yarn and the result is a familiar read with the comfort one may find from a well-worn sweater.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
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    I really liked this book and I have already downloaded the second book of this series. Can't wait to see how it goes.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good believable military science fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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    Well written, well edited, well ebooked.
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  • Mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book from my favorite author
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
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    I have always found Richard's books enjoyable from a story line aspect as well as lots of action. Thank you again ,,Mike
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  • Rimmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars War
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2019
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    Now that was fun,simple exciting,adventurous,characters you like.I advise anyone with a spare couple of hours to read this book.it leaves you feeling good because there is good guys and very bad guys and the good guys are up against the odds and have a short time to save the galaxy.
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  • Daleaus
    3.0 out of 5 stars Finished this quickly
    Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2019
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    This was a reasonable read. I do prefer his other series though. This might build well through to a similar approach as the other.
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  • randy c
    4.0 out of 5 stars good book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2019
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    good book
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  • R. Stubbings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good stand alone story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2019
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    All too often books end with a cliffhanger. Not this one. The book is complete. Good characters, decent story, ok battles and suitably resolved
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