Spaceside

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From the author of Planetside, a Best Book of 2018 (Library Journal)

A military legend is caught in the web between alien intrigue and human subterfuge...

Following his mission on Cappa, Colonel Carl Butler returns to a mixed reception. To some he is a do-or-die war hero. To the other half of the galaxy hes a pariah. Forced into retirement, he has resettled on Talca Four where hes now Deputy VP of Corporate Security, protecting a high-tech military company on the corporate battlefieldat least, thats what the job description says. Really, hes just there to impress clients and investors. Its all relatively low riskuntil hes entrusted with new orders. A breach of a competitors computer network has Butlers superiors feeling every bit as vulnerable. They need Butler to find who did it, how, and why no ones taken credit for the ingenious attack.

As accustomed as Butler is to the reality of wargamesvirtual and otherwisethis one screams something louder than a simple hack. Because no sooner does he start digging when his first contact is murdered, the death somehow kept secret from the media. As a prime suspect, he cant shake the sensation hes being watched...or finally succumbing to the stress of his past. Paranoid delusion or dangerous reality, Butler might be onto something much deeper than anyone imagined. But thats where Butler thrives.

If he hasnt signed his own death warrant.

Reviews

Highly recommended for military sf lovers, who will savor his perspective and probably want to buy the man a drink. Library Journal(starred review) Spaceside is a worthy sequel to Planetside and Mammay once again successfully delivered another highly entertaining page-turner. The cleverly mixed mystery and military sci-fi element made this relatively small book packed with a strong impact, and I highly recommend it to readers who are looking for a fast-paced mystery/sci-fi read. Novel Notions This is another wonderfully addictive, fast-moving book from Michael Mammay. Corporate intrigue, interplanetary politics and military action are blended into a cohesive whole that is both satisfying and great fun. SFCrowsnest Wow, just wow. This was another exceptional book from Mammay, who has once again produced a fantastic science fiction thriller hybrid with some amazing moments in it. [...] Spacesideis an incredible second outing from Michael Mammay, who has a truly bright future in the science fiction genre. Unseen Library The book was an enjoyable read and would likely sit well with any fan of military SF looking for an action-thriller to browse while lying in the sun at the beach. Chris Kluwe for Lightspeed Magazine Planetside, the debut novel by Michael Mammay, is an easy book to love. [...] a page-turner and an extremely satisfying read. Washington Independent Review of Books PLANETSIDE is a smart and fast-paced blend of mystery and boots-in-the-dirt military SF that reads like a high-speed collision between Courage Under Fire and Heart of Darkness. Marko Kloos, bestselling author of the Frontline series Not just for military SF fansalthough military SF fans will love itPlanetside is an amazing debut novel, and Im looking forward to what Mammay writes next. Tanya Huff, author of theConfederation and Peacekeeper series Mammay capably writes Butlers gritty, old-school soldiers voice, and the story delivers enough intrigue and action for fans of military SF. Publishers Weekly In Planetside Mammay mixes a brevity of prose with feeling of authenticity that would be remarkable in many experienced authors, let alone in a debut novel. Definitely the best military sci-fi debut Ive come across in a while. Gavin Smith, author of Bastard Legion and Age of Scorpio If you like military SF youll love this or if you like SF mysteries or probably just SF in general. Its a highly impressive first novel that left a real impact. SFCrowsnest If Cold Welcome and Old Mans War had a love child you might get something like PLANETSIDE. And it would be, and is, pretty damn awesome. I would say its awesome for a debut novel, but that isnt nearly praise enough. Its just plain awesome. Reading Reality A tough, authentic-feeling story that starts out fast and accelerates from there. Jack Campbell, author of Ascendant A fast-paced tale of military investigation that reads like a blend of Jerry Pournelle and NCIS. Michael Mammay brings an exciting and authentic voice of experience to military science fiction. Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones This was a brisk, entertaining novel.[...] I was reminded a bit of some of John ScalzisOld Mans Warnovels. SFFWorld

Author Bio

Michael Mammay is a retired army officer and a graduate of the United States Military Academy. He has a masters degree in military history, and he is a veteran of Desert Storm, Somalia, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He lives with his family in Georgia.