Spinward Fringe Series by Randolph Lalonde

ASIN B004EPYUXA moved to the more recent edition here and then hereIt is the distant future and one man, Jonas Valent, is letting his life slip by. He is employed by Freeground station as a port traffic controller, a job he took after completing a tour in the military. His only real joy in life is his participation in true-to-life military simulations with a cadre of friends who come together regularly to defeat challenges made to test the brightest military cadets and officers alike... moreASIN B004EPYUXA moved to the more recent edition here and then hereIt is the distant future and one man, Jonas Valent, is letting his life slip by. He is employed by Freeground station as a port traffic controller, a job he took after completing a tour in the military. His only real joy in life is his participation in true-to-life military simulations with a cadre of friends who come together regularly to defeat challenges made to test the brightest military cadets and officers alike. These restricted scenarios stand as an addictive preoccupation that is so enticing that they ignore the potential repercussions of breaking in to participate. When someone betrays their identities to the Freeground Fleet Admiralty, Jonas and his friends are faced with a far greater challenge: to venture out into the more populated regions of the galaxy to acquire technology and knowledge. They are tasked with laying the groundwork for the Freeground Nation in their efforts to reconnect with the rest of humanity, and to secure the armaments they might need to defend themselves from encroaching enemies. Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins is a collected trilogy that chronicles the early adventures of an ambitious crew. Their leader, Jonas Valent, has the least to lose and everything to gain as he tells the tale of his first tour as Captain of a ship tasked with making allies and discovering new technologies for the good of his people. This simple mission becomes more complicated as the crew ventures further into the settled fringes of the galaxy. This trilogy spawned the best selling Spinward Fringe eBook series. This is where it all began, when one man was challenged to aspire for more than an idle life. A Space Opera Adventure enjoyed across the globe by all ages. less

The first book in the First Light Chronicles Series. Large enough to support an entire civilization, one of the last free ports all alone in the dark, Freeground Station is about to come under siege. Able to fight off periodical assaults and attempted takeovers in the past, they are losing ground technologically, and with no nearby allies they find themselves resorting to the unorthodox to improve their situation... moreThe first book in the First Light Chronicles Series. Large enough to support an entire civilization, one of the last free ports all alone in the dark, Freeground Station is about to come under siege. Able to fight off periodical assaults and attempted takeovers in the past, they are losing ground technologically, and with no nearby allies they find themselves resorting to the unorthodox to improve their situation. Jonas Valent, a former engineer with the Freeground Fleet has reduced his professional life as a trade and supply agent, a not so glorified port traffic director. In his spare time he and his friends engage in anonymous combat with anyone who opposes them in station wide simulations. Their success rate and original thinking have earned them the attention of Freeground Fleet Command who have plans for the unsuspecting anonymous team. This book is about how it all began for Jonas and his friends. How they came together and took their first steps out into the galaxy. This is the first installment in the First Light Chronicles Series and can also be found in the First Light Chronicles Omnibus. less

The second part of the First Light Chronicles Series. The First Light crew have emerged from hyperspace into a war zone. Forced to choose a side, Captain Jonas Valent committed them to a fight for freedom against an unknown enemy. The Vindyne Corporation is hell bent on taking the agricultural jewel of the Gai-Ian solar system, Concordia. How Captain Valent and his crew weather this storm will change the crew, the ship and their mission forever... moreThe second part of the First Light Chronicles Series. The First Light crew have emerged from hyperspace into a war zone. Forced to choose a side, Captain Jonas Valent committed them to a fight for freedom against an unknown enemy. The Vindyne Corporation is hell bent on taking the agricultural jewel of the Gai-Ian solar system, Concordia. How Captain Valent and his crew weather this storm will change the crew, the ship and their mission forever. This is the second part of the First Light Chronicles Series and is also included in the First Light Chronicles Omnibus. less

The third book in the First Light Chronicles Series. The crew of the First Light enjoy the first safe harbor since they departed Freeground. While repairs are under way some of the crew get a chance to know each other better, including Captain Jonas Valent and Commander Ayan Rice. Meanwhile, the consequences of the First Light's meddlesome interference with the Vindyne are starting to become apparent... moreThe third book in the First Light Chronicles Series. The crew of the First Light enjoy the first safe harbor since they departed Freeground. While repairs are under way some of the crew get a chance to know each other better, including Captain Jonas Valent and Commander Ayan Rice. Meanwhile, the consequences of the First Light's meddlesome interference with the Vindyne are starting to become apparent. The crew and ship are being actively sought after by bounty hunters, Vindyne allies and other, hidden dangers lurk just out of sight. With enemies circling and other problems surfacing they are called on to continue their mission using unexpected methods. A new ally, Captain Wheeler, who was given a similar mission to the First Light over thirty years ago is assigned to aid them in their next mission. With as many new problems as advantages, the First Light crew are faced with their most daunting challenge yet; to balance their personal desires with the requirements of their mission. This is the third part of the First Light Chronicles Series and is also included in the First Light Chronicles Omnibus. It is followed by the Spinward Fringe Series less

Captain Jacob Valance has no memory of his past. Left on a strange ship in an unfamiliar sector of the galaxy, he's forced to begin a new life. Possessing a skill set that leads to bounty hunting and object repossession, he gathers a crew from the rough fringe of the galaxy.While he keeps the ship running and his crew paid Captain Jacob Valance continues his secret quest; to find the daughter who rescued him and left him to fend for himself... moreCaptain Jacob Valance has no memory of his past. Left on a strange ship in an unfamiliar sector of the galaxy, he's forced to begin a new life. Possessing a skill set that leads to bounty hunting and object repossession, he gathers a crew from the rough fringe of the galaxy.While he keeps the ship running and his crew paid Captain Jacob Valance continues his secret quest; to find the daughter who rescued him and left him to fend for himself. Years pass and he's earned a reputation as a man who can hunt down hardened criminals and go where others fear to tread.This book was updated in December of 2015 with extended content and corrections to the original text. If you already own this book, please request the updated version for free by contacting Kindle Customer Service.This is the end of a hunt, the continuation of an adventure that began in Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins and the beginning of an epic saga that reaches across the stars.You can find Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...Praise for Resurrection:"An addictive series. Fantastic following to the First Light Chronicles, and just as full of adventure and twists. Great Sci-Fi.""...keeps on getting better and better. The twists blow me away.""This is something new in Space Opera. The characters are so real they're like family."Praise for Awakening"The story continues and get better all time. Do read the Omnibus first - it's worth it.""Characters transform before my eyes and the story is amazing. A good read for all ages that isn't dumbed down."Praise for other books by Randolph Lalonde:First Light Chronicles Omnibus: "Fantastic! The First Light Chronicles Omnibus edition is one of the most exciting books I have ever read."Spinward Fringe Broadcast 3: Triton: "I just couldn't put the books down. The characters are not just action heroes. There are others like engineers (close to my heart) that play a major part." less

The crew of the Samson are caught up in the problems of their Captain as his past begins to catch up with him. Just as new allies start to fall in line old enemies come creeping out of the shadows, putting everyone at risk.While the crew struggles to deal with their own problems, Regent Galactic begins putting a plan in motion that will bring about the fourth fall of man and position their Corporation as the dominant power on the galactic fringe... moreThe crew of the Samson are caught up in the problems of their Captain as his past begins to catch up with him. Just as new allies start to fall in line old enemies come creeping out of the shadows, putting everyone at risk.While the crew struggles to deal with their own problems, Regent Galactic begins putting a plan in motion that will bring about the fourth fall of man and position their Corporation as the dominant power on the galactic fringe. Their ambition and greed spell disaster for mankind. less

This volume collects the first two sequels to Spinward Fringe: Origins - Resurrection and Awakening. Captain Jacob Valance has no memory of his past. Left on a strange ship in an unfamiliar sector of the galaxy, he was forced to begin a new life. Years pass and in that time he's earned a reputation as a man who can hunt down hardened criminals and go where others fear to tread. The crew of his ship, the Samson, are caught up his problems as the Captain's past starts to catch up with him... moreThis volume collects the first two sequels to Spinward Fringe: Origins - Resurrection and Awakening. Captain Jacob Valance has no memory of his past. Left on a strange ship in an unfamiliar sector of the galaxy, he was forced to begin a new life. Years pass and in that time he's earned a reputation as a man who can hunt down hardened criminals and go where others fear to tread. The crew of his ship, the Samson, are caught up his problems as the Captain's past starts to catch up with him. Just as new allies fall in line old enemies come creeping out of the shadows, putting everyone in jeopardy.While the crew struggles to deal with their own problems, Regent Galactic begins putting a plan in motion that will bring about the fourth fall of man and position their Corporation as the dominant power on the fringe. Their ambition and greed spell disaster for mankind.Spinward Fringe Broadcasts 1 & 2 continues and expands on a saga that begins in Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins. It can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004... less

Captain Valance has taken the Triton to the Enreega System. The Samson crew man the massive Sol Defence vessel with the help of deserters and are soon joined by recently displaced refugees. Though they may have taken possession of the mighty ship, the battle to keep and tame her is only beginning. She's filled with surprises and secrets.While the Samson crew and their new allies fight for control over their new ship, the Fourth Fall Of Mankind is beginning... moreCaptain Valance has taken the Triton to the Enreega System. The Samson crew man the massive Sol Defence vessel with the help of deserters and are soon joined by recently displaced refugees. Though they may have taken possession of the mighty ship, the battle to keep and tame her is only beginning. She's filled with surprises and secrets.While the Samson crew and their new allies fight for control over their new ship, the Fourth Fall Of Mankind is beginning. Billions of lives will irrevocably change and those who managed to find a reprieve will have to choose a side in a war few are given the opportunity to comprehend. less

What at first seemed to be a chaotic uprising of machine against man is becoming a controlled event, destroying the lives of billions and hurling the known galaxy into a state of utter discord. The fourth fall of mankind is well underway. The Order of Eden seems to be the only force for order and peace, offering a place in their new society in trade for a large investment and their freedom... moreWhat at first seemed to be a chaotic uprising of machine against man is becoming a controlled event, destroying the lives of billions and hurling the known galaxy into a state of utter discord. The fourth fall of mankind is well underway. The Order of Eden seems to be the only force for order and peace, offering a place in their new society in trade for a large investment and their freedom. Frontline takes the Spinward Fringe series to an epic scale without leaving what makes Space Opera great behind. Frontline has the drama, grit, characterization and humor we've come to expect from Randolph Lalonde..Captain Valance and the Triton crew are finally working as a unit. Oblivious to the grand designs of the Order of Eden, they will be drawn into the center of a galactic conflict over a planet with a secret that's been buried for decades.The question put to them is not if they can prevail, but if they can survive. less

The crew of the Triton, a rare, Earth built Space Combat Carrier, make their way to Ossimi Station, a safe haven for independent ships and traders. In a galaxy gripped by conflict and teetering on the verge of chaos, Captain Jacob Valance and his crew will be faced with the unexpected, the unknown, and an opportunity to save thousands of lives. Will their sympathy be their undoing?

The crew of the Triton continue their misadventure near Ossimi Ring Station. They are forced down different paths and a fight for freedom that will cost them dearly begins. New opportunities, dangers and experiences await them all, as the Order of Eden stirs, advancing their own agenda.

Commander Clark Patterson and several officers in the Freeground Military are ejected from regular service when a desire to look beyond Freeground Nation's borders is proven by an oppressive government. They are assigned dangerous missions by a special Intelligence Oversight Group. If Commander Patterson and his people complete these missions, they'll gain their freedom from Oversight and have the opportunity to start over in a tumultuous galaxy... moreCommander Clark Patterson and several officers in the Freeground Military are ejected from regular service when a desire to look beyond Freeground Nation's borders is proven by an oppressive government. They are assigned dangerous missions by a special Intelligence Oversight Group. If Commander Patterson and his people complete these missions, they'll gain their freedom from Oversight and have the opportunity to start over in a tumultuous galaxy. Patterson's fascination with another crew who left Freeground years before and managed to survive serves as a destination, but will they survive to reach it? *** This book takes place between and during Spinward Fringe Broadcasts Six and Seven. If you've never heard of Spinward Fringe Before, begin with the free novel: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins, available on Amazon. *** less

The crew of the Triton find themselves marooned in the Rega Gain solar system. Refusing to abandon the refugees and liberated slaves who joined them along the way, Ayan Rice and her friends negotiate a deal with the Carthan Government to found a home on a terraformed moon.Meanwhile, the fugitive, Jacob Valance and the former Samson crew work to restore their ship and continue their fight against the Order Of Eden in earnest... moreThe crew of the Triton find themselves marooned in the Rega Gain solar system. Refusing to abandon the refugees and liberated slaves who joined them along the way, Ayan Rice and her friends negotiate a deal with the Carthan Government to found a home on a terraformed moon.Meanwhile, the fugitive, Jacob Valance and the former Samson crew work to restore their ship and continue their fight against the Order Of Eden in earnest. Little do they know, the fight will resume well before they're ready, and the entire Triton crew will find themselves caught in a war that threatens to change the galaxy forever.Burning questions are answered in Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework, the cumulative book in the Spinward Fringe series. Stories come to an end, characters face their destinies, and the series changes forever. less

It has been months since the Siege of Port Rush. The Warlord, under the command of Jacob Valent, has been travelling to ports across the sector to gather intelligence, capturing ships and cargo as they go. Manpower and funds are still in short supply, but the Captain is winning the support of the British Alliance, and his crew suspects he has a long term plan that will lead to bigger prizes... moreIt has been months since the Siege of Port Rush. The Warlord, under the command of Jacob Valent, has been travelling to ports across the sector to gather intelligence, capturing ships and cargo as they go. Manpower and funds are still in short supply, but the Captain is winning the support of the British Alliance, and his crew suspects he has a long term plan that will lead to bigger prizes. After a period of intense training, Alice and a number of younger crew members fight the remaining forces left behind after the siege, while proving the new Ranger Division. Now she faces a decision: remain with the new outfit, or rejoin her father on the Warlord. Haven Shore has become a beacon for peace while war looms in the near future. Politics and petty squabbles threaten to destabilise the new government while commanders fight for the manpower they need to complete repairs on the Triton and the rest of their small fleet. Ayan, Jake, Minh-Chu, Alice and their friends will face the greatest of challenges as they are forced to make life and death decisions while the galaxy teeters on the verge of all-out war. less

The war is on! Conflict grips the Iron Head Nebula and the star system that Jake, Ayan, Minh-Chu and their loved ones call home. The Order of Eden, British Alliance and other organisations creeping in the shadows enter into an all-or-nothing conflict that will change the political shape of the galaxy for centuries while Freeground is forced to leave its home space in search of help and safety... moreThe war is on! Conflict grips the Iron Head Nebula and the star system that Jake, Ayan, Minh-Chu and their loved ones call home. The Order of Eden, British Alliance and other organisations creeping in the shadows enter into an all-or-nothing conflict that will change the political shape of the galaxy for centuries while Freeground is forced to leave its home space in search of help and safety. This is what the crew of the Triton, the Warlord and the residents of Haven Shore hoped to avoid, but it was inevitable. The great galactic war has begun, and there are even more combatants waiting in the shadows to exert their influence on the conflict If you'd like to begin reading this best-selling indie Space Opera from the very beginning, you can find the first volume, Spinward Fringe Origins, for free wherever quality Ebooks are sold. less

Alice is given a complex and secretive assignment: she is to review months worth of voice recordings, video and pictures taken by Noah Lucas, better known as Carnie, a member of the Samurai Squadron. The material was recorded while he was on Iora, a technically advanced world as the holocaust virus struck it... moreAlice is given a complex and secretive assignment: she is to review months worth of voice recordings, video and pictures taken by Noah Lucas, better known as Carnie, a member of the Samurai Squadron. The material was recorded while he was on Iora, a technically advanced world as the holocaust virus struck it. She is to review all materials and create a report that includes insights into the young pilot's personality, strategic information about Iora and any other details that could help Haven Fleet. Before long, Alice becomes personally invested in the plight of her subject, and makes discoveries that could change her forever. Meanwhile, a permanent government is taking hold in Haven Shore, and the Fleet is undergoing one last shakeup that could break the Apex class apart. All the while Alice is left to wonder where her father and his ship, the Revenge have gone while they wait for the rest of their active fleet to return from the Iron Head Nebula. The Spinward Fringe saga continues in Carnie's Tale, the connective tissue between Spinward Fringe Broadcast 10: Freeground and Spinward Fringe Broadcast 11: Revenge, telling Alice's story between those books from a more personal perspective. Version 2. less

Alice's career moves on to the next phase in Haven Fleet, sending her into real action and real danger. All the while she wonders where her father, Jacob Valent and his ship, the Revenge, have gone. If only she knew her father is busy taking an opportunity to strike the Order of Eden behind the front lines, slowing their journey home while taking a big risk for a big reward along the way.

All signs point to a looming invasion. The Edxi, an intelligent insect race, will lead the charge as they attempt to take the Tamber moon and the worlds around it to hatch their broods and create a new strategic foothold in the Milky Way. The entire fleet is rushing to make last minute preparations as Alice is forced to take a short relaxation leave to recover from recent events... moreAll signs point to a looming invasion. The Edxi, an intelligent insect race, will lead the charge as they attempt to take the Tamber moon and the worlds around it to hatch their broods and create a new strategic foothold in the Milky Way. The entire fleet is rushing to make last minute preparations as Alice is forced to take a short relaxation leave to recover from recent events. Loyalties and the resolve of the heroes who have made it this far will be tested along with their defences as everyone's nightmares try to become reality. Will they be ready? less

Alice Valent, Noah "Carnie" Lucas and the crew of the Clever Dream are delving into the galactic underworld in search of resistance groups and Mary Reed, an elusive leader amongst the rebels. Will they find her? Will their efforts to arm resistance fighters once again result in disaster?A new wave of Order of Eden forces are entering the fray while Haven tries to build its defences and fill the ranks... moreAlice Valent, Noah "Carnie" Lucas and the crew of the Clever Dream are delving into the galactic underworld in search of resistance groups and Mary Reed, an elusive leader amongst the rebels. Will they find her? Will their efforts to arm resistance fighters once again result in disaster?A new wave of Order of Eden forces are entering the fray while Haven tries to build its defences and fill the ranks. Dame and Easy, two pilots are behind enemy lines, watching their enemy take over, dig in and make their own efforts to lure people to their side. Will Dame and Easy be able to get away so they can report what they've seen, or will they end up in the clutches of Admiral Scanlon, the new Order of Eden leader tasked with the mission to destroy Haven Fleet. less