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First Strike - by  Christopher Verspeak (Paperback) - 1 of 1

First Strike - by Christopher Verspeak (Paperback)

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  • Set in the Firefight universe, the novel follows a Pathfinder on a mission Set in Mantic Games's Warpath Universe, this is a fully rearmed and reloaded edition of the novel first published by Mantic.
  • Author(s): Christopher Verspeak
  • 360 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction

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Set in the Firefight universe, the novel follows a Pathfinder on a mission

Set in Mantic Games's Warpath Universe, this is a fully rearmed and reloaded edition of the novel first published by Mantic. As well as a completely re-edited version of the original First Strike story, also included is a brand-new prequel novella that further expands the background story and the Warpath Universe, titled Crash Protocol. Whether this is your first foray into Mantic's sci-fi setting, or you missed your chance to get a physical edition in the first printing, this book is a welcome addition to any sci-fi fan's library.
When ruthless aliens invade an apparently backwater world, Drakenhof Marine's best troops are sent to repel them. But they are not the only parties interested in Acreon: the Council of Seven has despatched an elite team of Enforcers led by Lieutenant Commander Roca to investigate. Why has Acreon been targeted by the Veer-myn? Who is paying for its defense? And what secrets are hidden beneath the planet's surface that, if uncovered, could threaten the stability of the galaxy itself?

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 360
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Zmok Books
Theme: Military
Format: Paperback
Author: Christopher Verspeak
Language: English
Street Date: June 3, 2025
TCIN: 1002576373
UPC: 9781958872819
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-1481
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.87 inches length x 5.91 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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Q: What universe is this novel set in?

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