Conscripts: The first book of The Off World Trilogy (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1494720892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 330 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He had finished his education, found the right girl, and was now just waiting on that ideal job that would launch him towards his perfectly-planned-out future. With so little information, even the 24-hour news cycle soon abandons its coverage. Unbeknownst to Jacob, not only is he in a struggle for his life, but one that will impact humanity.Back on Earth, when a mass disappearance of people across the globe calls for governmental investigations it is quietly dismissed as an unsolved and strange coincidence, like the flocks of birds that drop dead from the sky. Luckily for Jacob, his family refuses to give up on him.Jacob faces new worlds and epic battles, with only courage and hope to guide him.. The only ones that appear unable to move on are the loved ones that the missing left behind. Instead, he awakes to find himself forced onto a different path—as a human conscript in an alien war—far from everything he knows and loves.Propelled into danger, he soon realizes that his only choice—and that of his new comrades—is to rise to the occasion, to endure unimaginable difficulties and help each other make it home. Locke could be the next one." Bob CoffeyJacob Young thought he knew exactly what he wanted in life, down to the last detail. "There are few really good sci fi writers these days, and in my opinion
About the AuthorPatrick Locke is the author of the sci-fi series The Off World Trilogy. His mind, on the other hand, continues to travel and roam the distant worlds he creates in his head. A Marine Corp veteran and former behaviorist, his story captures the strength of the human spirit, courage in the face of adversity, and working together for a common goal.Raised near a remote Pacific Northwest town close to the Canadian border, he was more at home outside than in. Find out more about his fiction atAuthorPatrickLockehttps://facebook/PatrickLocke.Author/. As a behaviorist and MBA grad, he’s also worked with mentally- and behaviorally-challenged teenagers, taught language arts and mathematics in a behavioral school, and managed technology projects for Fortune 500 companies.But his love of the outdoors has remained his constant—hiking, climbing and skiing his way through life, from the Pyrenees in Fra
Find out more about his fiction atAuthorPatrickLockehttps://facebook/PatrickLocke.Author/. He strives to deliver engaging stories based on an underlying theme that we all want to be a part of something meaningful, something exciting, and something out of the ordinary.Patrick currently resides in Washington State with his 22-year partner-in-crime Laurie. As a behaviorist and MBA
amazonrq said I really enjoyed this book.. For a new author Patrick Locke really has a grasp on his storyline. It's descriptive, exciting, thought provoking, it draws you into an adventure beyond yourself, into a hope that something could happen that would change your life.I haven't read SIFI in years but I'm looking forward to the second book in the trilogy. You should give it a read. Conscripts--a well written action/sci-fi novel I loved this book. The storyline was exceptionally well thought out, and characters stayed in character throughout the book. I enjoyed the timeline and explanations of travel, training, and place. I really liked the fact that scenes were well described, but not to the point of over explanation. the storyline moved right along and left me waiting to read the second book. I guess I will pass the waiting by reading "Concripts" again!. "Can not wait for book 2" according to Raxkoybin. Patrick seems to have an innate skill to understand the emotions going through a persons mind during hardships and stressful situations. The events in this book are a outstanding look into the a groups ability to over come and adapt. As a science fiction fan, I for one can not wait for the rest of the series.