• The Terran Gambit

  • The Pax Humana Saga, Book 1
  • By: Nick Webb
  • Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
  • Length: 8 hrs
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (331 ratings)

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The Terran Gambit

By: Nick Webb
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
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Lieutenant Jacob Mercer likes fast motorcycles, faster women, and screamin' space fighters. As a reckless fighter jock in the Resistance fleet battling the Corsican Empire, he lives solely for the thrill of taking out as many Imperial bogeys as he can.

A rebel victory is looming on the horizon when the Imperials abruptly change tactics and, in a surprising show of devastating force, incinerate the city of Dallas with a thermonuclear blast - killing millions - and delivering a merciless example of what happens to upstart worlds in the Pax Humana.

But the Resistance will not be cowed so easily. In retaliation the rebel leadership devises a daring plan to strike at the Empire's heart in a final, desperate bid for freedom, a plan that will put Jake Mercer in the captain's chair of the most advanced warship in the galaxy. In a life full of crazy moves, this one might just be the craziest, but Jake jumps at the chance anyway for it means a possible end to the war.

To succeed, all Jake has to do is face down a psychopathic Imperial Admiral bent on utterly destroying the Resistance and even Earth itself. What could be so hard about that?

©2014 Nicholas Webb (P)2014 Nicholas Webb

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Yet another series on Audible that sucks you in and NEVER provides the full series of books!

My wife and I love the series but yet again the last book ended, (was published in 2015) and the next book is not out/available on Audible! This is at least the 3rd series to do this

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Straight forward but well done

This book is well written, well read and just a good retailing of a fairly common plot structure and genre story line.

While it may not be the most original story it is well done and highly enjoyable. There is nothing wrong with revisiting a tried and true story line. Its like sitting back and drinking a nice Merlot. Just because you had had Merlot before does not mean this new bottle will not have its own joys, flavor and surprises.

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another great story. Webb is a master of military

I love great military Sci fi space opera, and Webb is a master. Great story, great character development. He is one of my new favorites. just bought the rest of the trilogy.

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The story line was very good and enjoyed listening the audio book very much. I looking forward to reading more of this writer's work in the future, Endi has a place among the Sci-fi writing community, and will only improve with time. Very good sci-fi novel.

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Where is the rest??? Beware!

I followed all three of the pax humana series on Audible...loved them all only to discover that this is not a trilogy but a continuing series! Book three left me with story threads not resolved because there are more books not available on Audible. Please Audible get the complete series!

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Epic sci-fi action.

Not a bad start to what looks to be an epic series. There was lots of action and drama, but not as much background as I would have liked. Hopefully, many of the questions left unanswered will be answered in the sequels. The character drama was lacking a bit and tended to get slow during the dialogue, but the action bits were interesting.

Greg Tremblay did a great job. He was clear and had an excellent pace. His characters were distinct, but lacked some inflection I would have liked to hear. Great comedic timing.

Epic sci-fi action.

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

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The book is a long teaser,I am however teased

there wasn't much of a story here. however I will proceed with at least the next book in the series as the potential is high. Good character development and foundation laying.

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The during a war.

As the Earth is being invaded by the imperial forces. The Resistance is struggling to stay one step ahead. How to win a war against an enemy that will kill all for the evil emperor. Part one of three.
Excellent voices by Greg Tremblay. Great story by Nick Webb.

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I enjoyed this novel

The story here really had be captivated. I really enjoy having a series of books to listen too. I will definitely look for more from this author!

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good read.

I enjoyed this book Nick web does not disappoint. I liked the imaginative fast pace.

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