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The First Officer: Alpha Protocol Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Duncan M. Hamilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,597 ratings
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Forgotten treasures lie waiting in deep space. So too does the greatest threat humanity has ever encountered…

Assigned to a new warship with cutting-edge technology, Jack Samson returns to the Frontier, determined to cast off the question marks over his previous conduct.

The Navy ventures ever farther beyond the Frontier, with fantastic new discoveries becoming a daily occurrence. As humanity reaches for these technological riches, it enters a deadly contest with a lethal adversary, the very survival of the human race being at stake.

Samson and his crew face the fight of their lives as they seek to secure ancient technological wonders and humanity’s place amongst the stars.
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Humanity is no longer alone in the galaxy...

For centuries, humanity has explored the galaxy, both disappointed and relieved to find it empty of life.

The chance discover of smuggled alien artifacts on the frontier of explored space during a routine patrol changes everything. It propels naval officer Jack Samson to the forefront of humanity's greatest discovery and an encounter with what could prove its greatest threat.

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An exciting new space opera series by bestselling author Duncan M. Hamilton.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BM4WQYT1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 1, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2486 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,597 ratings

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Duncan M Hamilton

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Hi, thanks for visiting my page. I’m a fantasy and science fiction author from Ireland. I love to blend my passion for Medieval and Renaissance history with the freedom of the fantasy environments to create fast paced heroic fantasy adventures with compelling characters and high stakes—exactly the types of stories that I love to read, and I hope you’ll like them too.

I’m delighted to announce the first book in my new fantasy trilogy, The Squire, which comes out on Tuesday 27 April.

My next books are already well under way, and I've a couple of new projects that occur in different worlds (and genres!) that I'm very excited about, and hope to unveil soon. If that’s too long to wait, then please check out my other books, all of which are currently available!

You can get a free copy of my novella 'The Frontier Lord' if you sign up to my newsletter at https://duncanmhamilton.com/newsletter/

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Robert C. Haley
5.0 out of 5 stars please continue the story
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
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This book was a total pleasure to read. It was intelligent, fast moving at times and contained characters that were normal people thrust into extraordinary situations.

Really look forward to the next book.
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Thomas A. Amoroso MD
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than average space opera
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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Engaging read; some character development, and it’s always nice to see battle sequences where things get broken and people die-although not the protagonist, because it would be a shorter book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great story, kept me entertained
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
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This is a continuation of the story of Lieutenant, now Lieutenant Commander, Jack Samson with new orders from Earth to return to the Frontier as first officer aboard the Spatha, a brand new ship with some new technologies. It doesn’t take long before things start going wrong, tensions rise, and well, there’s the aliens…
Well written and edited, very few errors, omitted words, etc. There was a good mix of science and action, human drama with desperate rescues, sabotage, hand to hand combat in a pressure suit, and a battle scene that was thrilling and tense. The ending was kind of open ended, maybe there’s a third installment? I’ll have to check.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book interfered with my sleep.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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Fun read.. Great character development and great military action plot with some mysteries added. Stayed up late, read a bit during calls of nature during the night and started reading in bed when I woke up in the morning. This book was bad for my health. Looking forward to my next bad night's sleep.
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wrench
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read and exciting adventures
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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I had fun reading this story. Lots of intrigue, characters, and great mystery. I recommend it to anyone that likes sci-fi entertainment. Little long on philosophical introspection, but speed through those.
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V minter
5.0 out of 5 stars Alpha protocol first officer
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
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Exceptional read This book flows smoothly without overwhelming tech It has just the right amount at appropriate time with lots of adventus highly recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars this series needs to be continued!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
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Enjoyed the two book series a lot. Writing got substantially better in very short order in book one then continued in book two.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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The characters were well done. Moved at a good pace
Enjoyed this book and await the next. Thanks to the author.
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Gustavo
5.0 out of 5 stars A huge improvement
Reviewed in Brazil on June 2, 2023
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This book is better than the first one in every way. The setting this time is more interesting, with actual useful ruins of the ancient civilization. The plot is also much better, giving the reader two points of view. Its also faster paced, with less downtime between huge events, and there is always something going on.
My only complaint is that sometimes the author choses to write paragraphs of introspection in the middle of the action, so Id just glance over those parts.
Im definitely following the series and hoping for the next book.
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Pàlmi M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2023
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I did thoroughly enjoy these books and the story continues! Can't wait to read on. Caracters are interesting and scenarios are fun. Good job .
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Richard Veni
5.0 out of 5 stars very very good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2024
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Really liked the characters, pacing and story. Can’t wait to start book 3! Only criticism is could perhaps have more female characters
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Kernkraft
3.0 out of 5 stars Promising, but can improve
Reviewed in Germany on December 29, 2022
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It is a refreshing new series. However the focus is mainly one samson, other characters feel a bit liveless. Also it is one of the few books where i do skipreading because there is alof of useless text not related to the plot. The writing is solid. If the authoe improves on character building and removing useless pages not related to anything it will be a promising good series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2023
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Good story well written. Very much looking forward to the next installment to see where Samson ends up next, hopefully not too far away.
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