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The Acheron: The Complete Series: A Military Sci-Fi Box Set (The Acheron Box Sets Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rick Partlow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 728 ratings
Get The Acheron Box Set, featuring all four books in the bestselling series. 1600+ pages of ship-battles, scoundrels, and explosive military sci-fi action.

Sandi Hollande is trouble…the kind of trouble that gets people killed.

On the run from cartel bounty hunters, she turns to the only one left in the galaxy who gives a damn…Ash Carpenter, her old wingman.

She’d saved his life in the war, so he owes her, and his ship, the Acheron, is the perfect way to pay off that debt. She wants to take it and get as far away as possible, but there’s no way Ash is letting the Acheron go anywhere without him.

Together, they play a dangerous game with the deadliest criminals in the galaxy…and hope they live to tell the tale.

Don't miss this thrilling military sci-fi series from the bestselling author of the Drop Trooper Series. It's perfect for fans of Jay Allan, Jasper T. Scott, and Scott Bartlett.

This boxset contains three full-length novels:
Book 1: The Acheron
Book 2: Prodigal
Book 3: Hybrid
Book 4: Exile
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09WBHPQPQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aethon Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1074 pages
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  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ The Acheron Box Sets
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rick Partlow

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Rick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer.

His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.

He has written over 60 books in a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in twelve different anthologies.

He is currently writing the best-selling Drop Trooper series for Aethon Books, a mil-SF alien invasion series, as well as the Taken to the Stars series for Variant Publishing.

He lives in northern Wyoming with his wife and a goofy blackmouth cur. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.

The following are the series in Partlow's Birthright universe with a suggested series reading order:

Holy War

Drop Trooper

Birthright

Recon

Acheron

Psi War

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its outstanding action and adventure, with one customer highlighting its great grasp of characters and plot.

"...Mr. Partlow's understands aviation, has a great grasp of characters and plot, and is a ton of fun to read...." Read more

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"Story is action packed. Kept me reading through most of the nite. Was very pleased with the plot and ending well worth the read." Read more

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"Addictive from start to finish. Well written space opera. One of the very best I've read in quite a while!" Read more

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  • David A. Tatman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025
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    I think this is the second series I have read by this author and there will definitely be more. His writing is so incredibly detailed that I feel like I am part of the story instead of just reading it.
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  • Pxkatz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series Parallel with Drop Trooper
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
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    If you read enough of Rick Partlow's work, you can see his mastery of a whole universe. Actually a couple of them if you account for T-drive.

    Mr. Partlow's understands aviation, has a great grasp of characters and plot, and is a ton of fun to read.

    Be careful though because it's hard to find a convenient stopping place for a meal, work, or even a good night's sleep!

    Gotta read this stuff!
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  • Frederick A. M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars This box set of adventures is wonderful collection of adventures, characters, and worlds
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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    This boxed set of space adventures surprised me--pleasantly--and I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. There are so many space adventure series similar to this. In my opinion, whatm makes The Acheron stand out from the crowded Sci-Fi literature is it's understanding of interactions between men & women, between Humankind & Alien species, the social issues involved in spreading cultures through the stars. The author's ability to craft a story with meaningful characters--real and imagined--is what sells this series to me. Bravo!!!
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  • John Gilgallon
    5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous work-tearful and joyous
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022
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    Rick has an unique understanding of people who have experienced war and self preservation into their souls. His insight into a future world contains relevance to our time with politics and racial differences. If you are interested in space military science fiction there are none better than his stories.
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  • Tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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    This is an action-packed, intense and intriguing series. I loved every page of the series. It was difficult to put down once I started reading it so it is convenient that I am retired and have no responsibilities.
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  • Larry Andreson
    5.0 out of 5 stars very entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
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    Story is action packed. Kept me reading through most of the nite. Was very pleased with the plot and ending well worth the read.
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  • Chrissi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great boxset!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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    This boxset will suck you in from the very beginning. Great writing, the plot is intriguing and filled with action. The characters have great arcs, and show great growth by the end of the boxset. A definite read for science fiction lovers.
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  • Chuck Woodbury
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read the series as one long book…
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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    I did not care you the main characters in the first book, but there was a whole lot of character growth throughout the series and it was appreciated. I am glad I stuck with it because by buying ok 3 the action and adventure was outstanding.
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  • Mathew W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
    Reviewed in Australia on January 29, 2025
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    This has been a great series. Adding more stories within the same universe as Rick's other books. Recommend going through them all in reading order.
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  • Mr. Vincent W. Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great box set
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2022
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    Always enjoy Rocks work good stories and characters Easy to loose yourself in for Arnold.
    Worth a read you will not regret it
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  • John Dunlop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Action with Great Characters
    Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2023
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    Well developed characters. Each book a different twist and turn. Realistic space action. Perhaps a bit more proofing needed :)
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  • ProudNanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2022
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    A nicely balanced work, enough detail for me to "see" what's going on without being bored by minutiae. This is the second series by Rick Partlow I've read and both were well worth buying.
    I'd recommend this series for anyone who likes a good, well paced read set in space.
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  • cubra libra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2022
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    Great story and characters. This series is a gem that I stumbled upon. Finally a great Sci-Fi series not written for or by juveniles. Excellent story and character development with terrific dialogue. Fans of the “Expanse” series will love it.
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