“The long-awaited Print Editions are Finally Here,”
Contact Front
Drop Trooper Book One
Critically Acclaimed author, Rick Partlow returns with another kickass Military Sci-Fi epic!
Released and published by Aethon Books
The book is available worldwide in e-format, paperback, and audiobook
Go to war or go to jail.
For small-time street hustler Cam Alvarez, the choice is simple. He has no family, no friends, no place in the world…nothing to lose. When his latest con results in the death of a cartel hitman, Cam opts to join the Marines and leave Earth to fight a vicious alien enemy.
Drafted into the Marine Drop-Troopers, Cam discovers there’s one thing he’s even better at than running street-con games, and that’s killing the enemy. Wrapped in an armored battlesuit, Cam finds purpose amidst the horror and destruction of the war, and the opportunity for a new sort of friends and family…if he can break the habits of a life spent alone, trusting no one.
And, if he can survive…
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The Drop Trooper Series
A 16-Book Series that is perfect for fans of Jay Allan, Jasper T. Scott, and Scott Bartlett
Praise for Contact Front
“ Really enjoyed Contact Front! The writing style was compelling and I couldn’t put it down. I was enjoying the book, but about halfway thru I thought I knew where it was going. Thankfully, the author surprised me and took a left turn! I love it when a book’s direction surprises me in a way that pays off. Highly recommended and will read the next volume!”_ Irredeemable Shag
“ The introspections of the main character are impressive, with a language well engaged to a person his age and denomination, full of laid out expressions and sarcastic overtures. It has a quick yet steady progression so that it feels neither thin nor thick. A superbly crafted, riveting page-turner of a read! Looking forward to reading Kinetic Strike #2!” _ Meenaz Lodhi
“ Gotta hand it to Rick! He’s done a masterful job of giving us a modern take on the best themes of Starship Troopers and the Forever War. The main character has a solid backstory that we’re carefully fed throughout the novel. He also gives us time to get to know the supporting characters. The emotions in ending chapter feel earned. The action is well-paced, perfectly described and gripping. Definitely recommend this to mil sci-fi fans!” _ Ecualegacy
“ Two things to look for in a book like this. 1) Procedure. Are the battles, tactics and equipment reasonable. 2) Is the writing solid. This series scores 5 stars on both.” _ Rikan, Amazon Reviewer
About Rick Partlow:
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. More information can be found about Rick at: Rick Partlow | Aethon Books
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