Craig Martelle and Michael Anderle have a winner on their hands with Nomad Found, the first book in the Kutherian Gambit Series. I have to admit that I have been completely burnt out by all of the post-apocalyptic novels of late. Not because they weren't good, just the general world ending miasma depression has been too much.
Nomad Found has fresh, new characters, a completely different direction and more than a smattering of hope. From the very beginning, the lead character, Terry Henry Walden, strikes you as an honorable man in a fallen world. A former Marine, his code of honor changes the dynamics between him and the other survivors he meets.
Without giving away too much of the book, THW, as he becomes known, works his way into a position of authority by gaining the trust of an outlying community that is barely surviving. His counter-intuitive approach to leadership is novel. He spends part of his day working alone and the rest working alongside a farmer, a greenhouse gardener, an electrician and so on. He slowly shows the people in the town what partnership looks like and they begin to build a home of trust and abundance.
Well, of course there can't be success without an enemy nearby. Surprising Terry, is the appearance of a stunningly beautiful woman. Who he immediately identifies as a Werewolf. Char plays a waiting game with Terry. She neither threatens him nor engenders trust. Margo, the woman Terry lodges with, does not like Char at all, and is vocal about it. Things are at a standstill.
When the community's real enemy raises it's ugly head in a surprise raid, Char proves that she is on Terry's side and helps defeat the men and pack them off. Terry and Char unspokenly acknowledge Char is a Werewolf and treat each other with respect.
The finale of the book, which is really a lead up to the next book in the series, is outstanding. If you like the history of military engagement on the ground, you will particularly enjoy this last scene.
I love Craig Martelle's writing, and his ability to co-write with othe great authors. Nomad Found is a shining example of his ability. Great read, I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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Worth every penny, every moment of your time and so much more!
Craig Martelle KNOWS how to tell a good story! That alone is more than enough reason for to read this book.For truth in advertising’s sake, I will confess that I’m writing this review as I make my second read through the series with the intent of finally writing these reviews. The problem is that I’m already 1/2 way through the 4th book… it’s that difficult to stop reading, put them down and write this review.I gave this only 4 stars because, in hindsight, it doesn’t compare to later books in which he’d found his voice and rhythm, the results of which are the stories practically sing. So if those are 5’s this has to be a 4. ***shrug***. It doesn’t mean it’s not an awesome read.Last thing: I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Craig’s writing style - nothing bad, it just doesn’t sync perfectly with ME. It doesn’t matter, however, because this man KNOWS how to write a story! So if you hiccup over the style like I did, do yourself a favor and keep going.On my first attempt at reading this I set it down and basically avoided Craig’s books, reading everything else in TKG before I “dragged” myself back to them. Now, I’ve not only read some of them 2 or 3 times (4 in the case of JJE), I’ve even started reading genres I despise (the military-focused stuff) just because I love his gift for telling a story.ENJOY!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
For truth in advertising’s sake, I will confess that I’m writing this review as I make my second read through the series with the intent of finally writing these reviews. The problem is that I’m already 1/2 way through the 4th book… it’s that difficult to stop reading, put them down and write this review.
I gave this only 4 stars because, in hindsight, it doesn’t compare to later books in which he’d found his voice and rhythm, the results of which are the stories practically sing. So if those are 5’s this has to be a 4. ***shrug***. It doesn’t mean it’s not an awesome read.
Last thing: I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Craig’s writing style - nothing bad, it just doesn’t sync perfectly with ME. It doesn’t matter, however, because this man KNOWS how to write a story! So if you hiccup over the style like I did, do yourself a favor and keep going.
On my first attempt at reading this I set it down and basically avoided Craig’s books, reading everything else in TKG before I “dragged” myself back to them. Now, I’ve not only read some of them 2 or 3 times (4 in the case of JJE), I’ve even started reading genres I despise (the military-focused stuff) just because I love his gift for telling a story.
ENJOY!
Worth every penny, every moment of your time and so much more!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
Craig Martelle KNOWS how to tell a good story! That alone is more than enough reason for to read this book.Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
For truth in advertising’s sake, I will confess that I’m writing this review as I make my second read through the series with the intent of finally writing these reviews. The problem is that I’m already 1/2 way through the 4th book… it’s that difficult to stop reading, put them down and write this review.
I gave this only 4 stars because, in hindsight, it doesn’t compare to later books in which he’d found his voice and rhythm, the results of which are the stories practically sing. So if those are 5’s this has to be a 4. ***shrug***. It doesn’t mean it’s not an awesome read.
Last thing: I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Craig’s writing style - nothing bad, it just doesn’t sync perfectly with ME. It doesn’t matter, however, because this man KNOWS how to write a story! So if you hiccup over the style like I did, do yourself a favor and keep going.
On my first attempt at reading this I set it down and basically avoided Craig’s books, reading everything else in TKG before I “dragged” myself back to them. Now, I’ve not only read some of them 2 or 3 times (4 in the case of JJE), I’ve even started reading genres I despise (the military-focused stuff) just because I love his gift for telling a story.
ENJOY!
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