Assassin: A Novel of The Confederation
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692603743 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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He’s a eleven-time participant and winner of National Novel Writing Month where he’s tackled such diverse subjects as sentient alien farts, competitive forklift racing, a religion-powered rabbit-themed superhero, cyberpunk mercenaries, cowboy elves, and an unlikely combination of vampires with minor league hockey. Foll
In the distant future, in our own galactic backyard With the Confederation on the brink of war, the Watchtower organization struggles to maintain peace despite the ongoing threat of the Secessionists. Following the philosophy of "Set a thief to catch a thief," Watchman Wisconsin Lockerbie hires cyborg assassin Jersey Jackson to track down the killer. Lockerbie, Jackson, and a motley crew of misfit aliens must set aside their differences to save the Confederation.. While embroiled in the criminal underworld, they uncover a plot to build a superweapon that will tilt the upcoming conflict in favor of the Secessionists. A killer is picking off Watchmen one by one
I really enjoyed this one - the author is clear up front Amazon Customer I really enjoyed this one - the author is clear up front that this was originally Star Wars Fan fiction. But he did a really good job of turning it into his own world. You can still get a feel for the Star Wars flavor, but it's different enough to enjoy it on it'
When not writing, which is rare, he enjoys watching hockey, reading comic books (and serious books, too), and living in the great state of Colorado, which he shares with his wife, children, house-pets, and approximately five million other people. About the Author Ian Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. He is also the creator of the Writing Better Action Through Cinematic Techniques workshop, which helps writers to improve their action scenes. Ian founded Local Hero Press in 2011. Follow him on Twitter as @ianthealy and on Facebook as Author Ian Thomas Healy. . He’s a eleven