Earth Strike: Star Carrier: Book One (Star Carrier Series, 1)

by Ian Douglas

Book Overview

In the vein of the hit television show Battlestar Galactica comes Earth Strike--the first book in the action-packed Star Carrier science fiction series by Ian Douglas, author of the popular... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061840254
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Read.

I was not aware of a new series but I gladly picked the book up when I saw it. Story is generally the same as the previous series humans against a more superior alien force. However it's the reason I like his books in the first place. I enjoyed this book as much as the rest so I strongly recommend it.

EXCELLENT GRAND-SCALE MILITARY SCI-FI EPIC ADVENTURE

Five ENTERTAINING Stars!! Author Ian Douglas has written an excellent military science fiction novel full of 'edge-of-the-seat' battles, repulsive aliens, memorable characters on all sides, and a disturbing look at future Earth. This is the first novel in the "Star Carrier" trilogy and it begins in 2404, focusing on the largest ship ever built by humans, the star carrier "America" and its task force. "America" is enroute to the star Eta Boötis to intervene in the siege of a human planet by a shadowy but strong alien enemy, Turusch. This is a very formulaic start, but it quickly becomes very engrossing because of the awesome universe that author Douglas builds around the escalating storyline and his 'both sides' manner of writing. This includes the very detailed historical backstory, the space physics, the harrowing strategic moves on both sides of the conflict, the tactical battles, the cagey Admiral Koenig, and the interesting crews of SG-92 Starhawk pilots who lead so much of the story line in this fast-paced, page-turning epic. Highly Recommended. Books 2 & 3 are waiting in the wings. Five ENGAGING Stars! (Based on a Kindle2/iPhone download reviewed in text and text-to-speech modes)

Great start

I have read the last 3 trilogies from the Star series and have never been disappointed by one of them. This series from the start will not be a disappointment at all. Where ever the second book is it needs to be released soon.

Great begining to a new series

Having read this authors other book series and really enjoying them, I can not wait patiently enough for book 2! For me it was a great escape very hard to put down and from a escapism prospective, a very good read. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the space opera genre!!