Gabriel Journey Evan Gabriel Trilogy eBook Steve Umstead
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GABRIEL’S JOURNEY THE COMPLETE EVAN GABRIEL TRILOGY
Follow North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel as he crosses the galaxy searching for Redemption, Returns to where it all began, then finally seeks Revenge on those responsible. Military science-fiction adventure at its best!
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GABRIEL'S REDEMPTION, Book One
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel was dishonorably discharged after losing his covert team on a far off world called Eden. Now, he’s being offered an opportunity to command a new team, on a new world, with a new mission, but the true motives behind the mission are unclear.
From the decaying Caribbean to politically-charged South America, from the slums of Mars to a tiny colony on a planet six hundred light years from Earth, Gabriel's Redemption is a near-future military science fiction story of a personal journey seen from the perspective of a soldier who has lost everything; one who desperately needs to redeem himself not only in his government’s eyes, but also his own. Interstellar action and political intrigue mix with one-on-one battles on the surface of a frozen planet in this exciting tale of salvation.
Approximately 66,000 words.
GABRIEL’S RETURN, Book Two
On the far-off icebound planet of Poliahu, North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel suffered the loss of several team members in order to free a native species and save his brother. Now he is being called away on a new mission by a friend in trouble, and by a name from his distant past. He and his surviving team must again travel across the galaxy to the planet where he lost his naval command, and his original team, so many years ago Eden.
Evan Gabriel must face three distinct threats on Eden the well-armed terrorist group that has been raiding Eden City, the dangerous planet itself, and his own haunting memories of his past.
Gabriel's Return continues the epic science fiction/adventure trilogy with characters new and old, devious political intrigue on the moon and Mars, and deadly jungle combat on Eden.
Approximately 87,000 words
GABRIEL’S REVENGE, Book Three
A missile has no conscience. It is an inanimate steel object cold, emotionless. But once ignited, it burns white hot inside, and cannot be shut off. Fired in combat, it has but one objective the total destruction of its intended target. And it will only stop when its objective has been achieved, or it runs out of fuel.
Not all missiles are made of steel.
North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel thought it was over. Returning from a mission on the far-off world of Eden, he finds that Mars is in a state of political upheaval. Two major dome cities are now under the control of ambitious and ruthless men backed by the scheming South American Republic. Friends are in trouble, Renay Gesselli is missing, and the future of a world is in flux while rival governments bicker behind closed doors.
From the ice-bound planet of Poliahu, to the dangerous jungle world of Eden, and back to his adopted home of Mars, Evan Gabriel has witnessed death follow him. Now, he's turning the tables, and no force would stand in his way.
Approximately 80,000 words
REVIEWS
“The action in this series rocks, complete with super-cool weapons and technology. Umstead takes a complex cast and gives them each a distinct personality that makes the team dynamic just great.” - L. Petersen
“I am a huge fan of well-written science fiction, and the Evan Gabriel series hasn't disappointed... layered with dimension and feeling unlike quite a few other sci-fi titles out there.” - N. Holderby
“Umstead has created what I can only describe as a Tom Clancy-esque world a few hundred years into the future.” - W.E. Lind
Gabriel Journey Evan Gabriel Trilogy eBook Steve Umstead
I've been a fan of spec op type books and sci-fi my whole life - this trilogy combines both and the author is EXCELLENT, not only that I could not find ONE, not one typo like so many of our wannabee's out there. I can't really compare him properly but take a James Rollins, a Clive Cussler, add a character like Kurt Russell's "Soldier" and its a really great mix. He made his future one where humans, who've spread into our galaxy, having the humor that we do, name things after our fav sci-fi names, but then there are moons named after bible family names so... like I said, if it was us in 2178 I think we'd really do that. Thats what I like about the realism, there are still power hungry and corrupt people, but there are the soldiers and the space tactical info that make this trilogy top notch in my book! ...lest I forget-aliens too.Steve Umstead, please write more!
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Gabriel Journey Evan Gabriel Trilogy eBook Steve Umstead Reviews
"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have messed with? That's me."
The line belongs to Clint Eastwood in the 2008 movie Gran Torino, but it would sound equally appropriate coming from Evan Gabriel, the hero of Steve Umstead's sci-fi trilogy. Any villains reading this review, take note there are some guys who should be left well enough alone. And Mr. Gabriel is one of them.
Science fiction is, as many of you know, a passion of mine. Give me futuristic gadgets, time travel, alien invasion, chilling dystopias, apocalyptic wastelands, the whole shebang. It can be heavy, it can be light; it can be serious, it can be funny. So long as it's science fiction you can bet I'll be interested. Some people may regard it as inferior to other genres, but that's neither here nor there. As Ray Bradbury puts it, "People who make fun of science fiction writers don't know what they're talking about."
The first book of the Evan Gabriel Trilogy, Gabriel's Redemption, serves as a worthy introduction to the title character, a disgraced North American Federation Navy Commander with a chip on his shoulders. When a Special Forces team is placed under his command and dispatched to a distant ice-bound planet, Gabriel sees it as a chance to redeem his name. But of course, things are never as easy as they seem; there wouldn't be much of a story to tell otherwise.
Book two, Gabriel's Return, follows our hero as he journeys to the world where he lost his naval command (and his original team) so many years ago Eden. Facing a well-armed terrorist group, the dangers of the planet itself, and his own haunting memories of the past, his work is clearly cut out.
Events come to a head in Gabriel's Revenge. Upon returning from Eden, Gabriel finds Mars in a state of political turmoil. Two major dome cities have been seized by some of his most ambitious enemies, and the very existence of the planet is threatened as rival governments argue behind closed doors. I won't spoil anything for you; suffice it to say, Gabriel is looking for closure, and he won't let anyone or anything get in his way.
I always approach new authors with a bit of trepidation, but Steve Umstead impressed me from the get-go. His prose is consistent and surprisingly smooth - I never got the feeling that he was still looking for his "voice". I won't say the writing is flawless, but two things are certain 1) the guy knows how to spin a good yarn, and 2) I had fun reading it.
The trilogy's blend of military action, interstellar travel, and political intrigue struck me as something Tom Clancy might write if he ever did sci-fi. Coming from an ardent Clancy fan, that's a compliment of the highest order. The pacing throughout is stellar, the characters work well together, and there's some genuinely great dialogue between them. And let's not forget the action, because Umstead has that part nailed down tighter than a good metaphor for something nailed down really tight. *cough* If futuristic firefights are your thing, you'll find some of the best right here, in these books.
Evan Gabriel is, simply put, a great hero. A guy you can actually get behind. His character - battered, bruised, and sometimes barely breathing, as he battles both terrorists and politicians - is one readers can really cheer for. His character arc reminded me ever so slightly of Jason Bourne's, because at the core of each is a lesson for the ages mess with a human weapon, and you're going to wish you hadn't.
One of the best things about the trilogy, however, is its restraint. Many of today's writers labor under the impression that explicit sexuality is a necessary ingredient of modern fiction - Umstead is not one of them. Similar moderation is shown in the use of profanity; while I don't have a problem with langauge in certain contexts, I do have a problem when it's used as a crutch, because the author can't find a way to express himself more creatively than to have his characters spit out the F-word. Kudos to Umstead for proving that dialogue doesn't automatically require colorful expletives to be engaging.
The entire trilogy is currently available on for $8.99 ( format). That's a steal, if you ask me. Pick it up if you have any interest in a fast, furious, and throughly fun ride through the outer reaches of space. You won't regret it.
Hey all!
Finally got around to finishing out Gabriel's Journey. A bit of back story first. I had been suggested by to check out the Gabriel series for some time, but I had put it off. Finally a friend of mine had read Gabriel Zero Point (Evan Gabriel Trilogy), and had suggested that I pick up the series. I wound up getting Zero Point, and really liked it. After I finished it, I went out and got the trilogy.
I'm glad I did! The first book in the series establishes the main characters and had an awesome twist at the end which was completely unexpected and genuinely surprised me. Really enjoyed that part of the book! Also there were certain parts where they describe some of the technology being used, which really got my gears going (I love that kind of stuff). There were also some really tense situations in the book that left you wondering how they were going to get through, but the author did an amazing job working it through for the characters. Nice work overall!
The second book takes place six months after the first one, and builds upon it. Several old characters return and you get a chance to meet some new ones. In the end I thought it was a fantastic story, especially the final battle which was breathtaking and held me at the edge of my seat. The second book in the series was about on-par in quality with the first one, which is a good thing. =)
The third book, however, I'm not sure. Don't get me wrong, it was still a great book and takes right off from the end of the second, and it did have it's moments (The space battle, the space rescue), but for some reason it just didn't 100% gel for me. Again, a great book, but it just felt... Off somehow. Not sure if I can really explain it. I think it mainly comes down to the motivation of the main character in the book, it just didn't sit quite right. Still, it was all resolved satisfactorily.
Overall, I HAVE to give big awesome marks on the technology as described in the book. The tech just feels right and you can tell it was heavily researched, especially the space technology (This isn't a Star Wars-like universe where ships fly like WWII fighters. Rather they're much more in line with real space physics and the like), so the inner geek in me just loves details like that. A big plus in my book! In addition, I'm not sure if the author has any kind of Hispanic blood in him, but his use of the (small) amount of the Spanish language and to a very limited extent the Hispanic culture were all right on point. It's RARE for that to be accomplished in ANY book, so major kudos for that!
So in the end, should you buy this book? Yes! What small flaws it has really are minor and probably just reflect my own personal opinions. Do I think that anyone that likes military sci-fi would like this book? Heck yeah!
Hope this helps!
I've been a fan of spec op type books and sci-fi my whole life - this trilogy combines both and the author is EXCELLENT, not only that I could not find ONE, not one typo like so many of our wannabee's out there. I can't really compare him properly but take a James Rollins, a Clive Cussler, add a character like Kurt Russell's "Soldier" and its a really great mix. He made his future one where humans, who've spread into our galaxy, having the humor that we do, name things after our fav sci-fi names, but then there are moons named after bible family names so... like I said, if it was us in 2178 I think we'd really do that. Thats what I like about the realism, there are still power hungry and corrupt people, but there are the soldiers and the space tactical info that make this trilogy top notch in my book! ...lest I forget-aliens too.
Steve Umstead, please write more!
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