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DISUNION: Book One: The Mantiz Gambit Kindle Edition

by John Whitman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 185 ratings
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"An enjoyable start to a thoughtful SF series." -- Kirkus Review

"Disunion is an exciting series opener with plenty of accomplished writing and world building that will certainly please any science fiction fan looking for a great wartime read." -- Reader's Favorite review

"A fast-paced, strong, and extremely engrossing novel." -- Reader's Favorite review

"The elements of the setting -- space, culture, and politics -- are thrilling rendered in Disunion, and the story is stunningly wrought." -- The Book Commentary

Silver Medal Winner -- 2023 Readers' Favorite Awards

Best Science Fiction Novel 2023 -- American Fiction Awards

The Union of Earth maintains a tenuous hold on its colonies. When the planet Acadia threatens to secede, Ex Fleet commander Matt Ryder is forced to choose sides. Meanwhile, a young bureaucrat named Amanda Chester is sure that alien forces are behind the rebellion. Amanda guides a small group of operators, including a reluctant Matt Ryder, on a mission that will either stop the war…or start a larger one.

Replete with space naval battles and hand-to-hand combat in the vacuum and on the ground, the award-winning novel Disunion: Book One - The Mantiz Gambit, tells the story of brave men and women fighting to hold a fragile human network together.

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"Outstanding science fiction novel" -- Reader's View plot maintains an engaging balance between action sequences (which can delve into discussions of quantum physics without being dry), understated romance, and humor peppered throughout. A very enjoyable start to a thoughtful SF series." -- Kirkus Review. fast-paced, strong, and extremely engrossing novel." -- Reader's Favorite

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BY3WVQVD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 767 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 594 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 185 ratings

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John Whitman

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John Whitman is an American author and self defense instructor. He's been lucky enough to write for Star Wars, the Jack Bauer "24" franchise, Zorro, and other well-known titles and characters.

You can check out John's website at www.johnwhitman.net for news about upcoming books, appearances, and to get on the mailing list!

When not writing, John teaches martial arts and fighting to civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel around the world. He's a 6th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, board member of the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts, and founder of the Krav Maga Alliance.

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Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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I’ve been reading science fiction for over 50 years and this is all time good. Great characters, fully developed, good plot. Can’t wait for the next one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Language
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
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Language, Language, Language! I don't understand. Why do you writers think you have to drop an"F" bomb every other sentence? Most people don't talk that way, do they? I know a lot of military personnel do, but it certainly is not necessary. Come on! Clean it up a little.
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Casey Boyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Disunion has something for everyone
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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Disunion will entertain both seasoned science fiction fans and more casual fans like myself. Mystery, political intrigue, espionage, hand-to-hand combat, and battles ranging from small arms fire to broad ships, come together in a far off future spanning light years between alien worlds and an Earth which often feels familiar to what we know today.

How the ships maneuver through space, the protection of their nano armor, and the abilities of the Templar warrior were extremely intriguing to me and made me wonder if how I pictured them in my head, matches what they author envisioned, and how it could translate to the big screen.

Although science fiction isn’t normally the first genre I reach for, I really enjoyed Disunion and it has me excited for part 2.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Ride In A Familiar Future
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
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DISUNION was a great read! I liked the physics I could follow in a world where I could see the species going. In DISUNION, the earth is dying so the human race heads into space to colonize new planets. But that doesn't change the nature of humans or solve any problems. There's still war and shifting alliances. CONFLICT supposes how our society today might age into a future with new technology but the same age old conflicts.

Whitman's got an easy, accessible writing style that makes the pages practically turn themselves. Can't wait for the next two books to come out!
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HR
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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This book had me invested in the story right off the bat. I took it on vacation and I could not put it down. I am always looking for a great read that is unique. Wow, did this book deliver! Great character development, fascinating story and kept me wanting more. Love this book!
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Eileen Dorn
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute blast to read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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Just know when you start this book, any idea of getting work done is a fool’s errand until you finish this fast-paced, exhilarating, fun-filled rollercoaster of a ride though space! I made the mistake of picking it up just to thumb through a chapter or two on a really busy week, and now? Nothing got done “in the real world” but in the worlds created by Whitman? Well, without giving anything away, just know space battles, hand to hand combat, inter-species “diplomacy” and ultimately, the saving of some humans drawn so well we root instantly for them—all that gets done, and then some.
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Carla S Black
3.0 out of 5 stars It's a lot of reading over 70 chapters
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. I thought the book dragged on and on. The author likes to hear himself talk in real life, in my opinion. It's like Star wars meets the Civil War. Lots of action and intrigue though. The story told through physics and a lot of curse words. Explicit ones at that. If your a fan of Science Fiction this is for you. If you don't like sci-fi much. You may not want to be involved in a 73 chapter sci-fi text. #goodreadsgiveaway
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Kelly Shane
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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Interesting characters, intriguing plot, and plausible science. I enjoyed thus book immensely and I'm looking forward to more of the series.
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AmiraM86
5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2023
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I’m not usually a sci fi girl, but this book absolutely won we over. Twists and turns on every page, you won’t be able to put it down. The characters are very well developed and the book as a whole is well written. Pick the book up, you won’t regret it.
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Craig R Davey
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2023
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Really enjoyed this. Lots of moving parts, great characters snaps an exciting build.
Where’s book two? Can’t wait for it.
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