Published: Aug. 02, 2009
Words: 178930 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook description

In the darkest region of explored space sits a bright beacon; Freeground Station. Serving as a supply and trading post it is home to a select number of human beings that will take a desperate chance to make a difference in their end of the galaxy. - Contains the entire First Light Chronicles Trilogy. A Space Opera Adventure enjoyed across the globe by all ages. [Final Revision]

Tags

adventure, space opera, future fiction, spinward fringe

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Videos

The First Light Chronicles Cinematic Trailer
This is the cinematic trailer for the First Light Chronicles Omnibus by Randolph Lalonde. This book is the origin point to the best selling eBook series: Spinward Fringe.

What They're Saying About The Spinward Fringe Series
Readers from across the globe have reviewed the Spinward Fringe series in text, video and on Internet radio shows. This is a taste of their opinions regarding the Science Fiction Space Opera series...

Reviews

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Review by: Darla Cunningham on Jan. 14, 2012 :
I really enjoyed this. A great imagination. Inspires me.
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Review by: Vada Cavanagh on Jan. 09, 2012 : (no rating)
Great escape SciFi. Best free book I've downloaded. Very glad to see there are is a series and I am more than happy to purchase the next one to continue reading.
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Review by: Maria Sokolova on Dec. 10, 2011 :
Amazing story!Great characters with dignity, pride and deep humanity!I congreatulate the autor and recommend all the books!
Looking forward the "Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework"
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Review by: Ronnie Coleinger on Dec. 03, 2011 :
I love good science fiction stories, and space opera stories like Origins especially please me. Well Done! I just downloaded Broadcast 2: Awaking and will begin reading it soon. Sorry for the short review, you see, I am deeply involved in reading Broadcast 1: Resurrection and simply must get back to it.
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Review by: Rodney Blake on Nov. 04, 2011 :
A powerful, adventurous and astrological story.
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Review by: William Allen Scott on Sep. 05, 2011 :
This was the one that got me started with Lalonde. Absolutely brilliant story line. I'm still telling my friends to get this one and see if they like and I finished reading it months ago. Very much draws you in and keeps you there for the long haul.
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Review by: Jason Sanders on Sep. 02, 2011 :
Good story with nice characters. I enjoyed it very much, it literally made me lose time. I recommend it.
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Review by: JackTorpedo on July 28, 2011 :
Very immersive experience. Couldn't put it down.
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Review by: Cory Anderson on July 04, 2011 :
This was an impressive book. Although it did not have much depth, it was a lot of fun to read. It was well written and captured the imagination. A lot of the ideas regarding the future, like how people of the future take showers, get dressed, and other mundane tasks, are unique and interesting. On to Broadcast 1...
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Review by: Mark Nielsen on July 01, 2011 :
This is the first independent author I've read, and thanks to B&N free book offerings I've discovered this fantastic series. The depth of the characters and the world that Mr. Lalonde creates is amazing. I've even put 2 Dean Koontz books on the back burner to finish this series. The first 'broadcast', broadcast 0 is free, how can you go wrong with that?!
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Review by: David N Bending on June 11, 2011 :
Totally love this book. Characters are so believable. Cannot wait to read more from this author
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Review by: Mike Lee on June 10, 2011 :
This series starts out good and gets better with each installment. And Mr. Lalonde doesn't just write good stories; his reviews are spot-on, and very helpful sorting wheat from chaff when readers are looking for a new book. Try this author out, chances are you'll be another fan.
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Review by: Frankie McClure on May 29, 2011 :
I have fallen in love with this series! So far I have only read Spinward Fringe Broadcase 0: Origins, but I plan on buying the rest of the series and enjoying every single book. I have to agree with another reviewer who said they thought they had found a lost classic, this series really does evoke a Star Trek/Star Wars feeling. Parts of it also made me think of Heinlein, the way his characters were so close to each other, and the affection between Valent and his AI Alice. I am looking forward to starting the other 6 (soon to be 7) books. Thank you Mr. Lalonde!
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Review by: vizax on May 25, 2011 :
I randomly found this book, while surfing for new Sci-fi reading. Instant favorite! I've blown through these books like crazy...twice (spaced a bit out of course;-) ). The creation of a new universe is something that happens quite often, but there are few universes that I'm so eager for more! The characters are compelling and always give me a good laugh. They remind me of how my friends and I act.

My Hat's off to Mr. Lalonde!
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Review by: Flying With Red Haircrow on April 04, 2011 :
Lalonde particularly has the gift of setting a scene which places you firmly in his universe, and from the first sentences, I was excited and pleased as the story moved along at a good clip and the writing was solid. I suppose I would describe it in a science fiction-y way, for I felt like I was suited up in space slowly observing the amazing orchestra of celestial bodies take place all around me.

Please read my full notes at my review/interview site Flying With Red Haircrow http://flyingwithredhaircrow.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/spinward-fringe-broadcast-0-origins-by-randolph-lalonde/
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Review by: The Scarecrow on March 28, 2011 :
I found this book to be a very entertaining read so I'm sure most Si-Fi fans will enjoy this very substantial story. I will be buying the next episode because its very good value for the price. Four stars from me is an excellent rating.
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Review by: Elderberry Press, Inc. on Feb. 25, 2011 :
Jack Vance once was kind enough to offer me some good advice: "Let the reader get to know your characters before you get into the action." That advice is ignored here to the stories' detriment.
A second weakness of the writing is the author's tendency to tell rather than show what happens. There is a lot of 'splainin' going on in the first few pages. We learn all about nukes and asteroids and stuff, but what we don't do is see the characters being themselves.
But if this appeals to you, then, enjoy.
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Review by: Trove Books on Feb. 23, 2011 :
An exciting beginning to this excellent series. Three fast-moving novellas introduce the Spinward Fringe universe and a cast of fascinating characters whose adventures will keep you eagerly clicking to the next page. Great action and intrigue, and a story that keeps surprising you until the very last page. My only warning is that if you read this free download you'll find yourself compelled to buy the rest of the series.
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Review by: Brandy Hunt on Feb. 02, 2011 :
** spoiler alert ** This was so fantastic. I'm slowly trolling through the rest of the stuff I have on my nook (I am a sucker for free), but the rest of the series is high on my to buy list. Especially since it ends on a cliff hanger. Got to at least get the next book to find out how it ends.
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Review by: scheherizade1701 on Jan. 24, 2011 : (no rating)
I cannot remember when I've enjoyed such an exciting ride. When an author keeps me on the edge of my seat breathless with action, if they can make me laugh out loud, not just laugh, but snort too, and when they actually get me teary eyed, and MAKE me feel invested from beginning to end, what more could you ask for from a writer? For me, Mr. Lalonde has achieved all of this. All I know is not only can I not wait for the next broadcast, but I've never longed for something to be a series as much as I would love to see this on the moving picture box!! This is the perfect sci-fi mix: action, adventure, techno geek speak and comedy. The characters just keep getting better.
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Review by: Rachel on Jan. 10, 2011 :
Loved it, couldn't put it down. As soon as I finished the first one I bought the rest of the series. Clearly I'm not alone. :)
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Review by: Stephen Tavener on Oct. 31, 2010 :
I read the First Light Chronicles, and was lost. Don't be fooled by the 'free' price tag; the first sample is always free, and these are seriously addictive. I defy you to read it without buying all of the Spinward Fringe series.

The writing is a curious mixture of old and new. I thought for a while that I'd stumbled upon a lost masterpiece from the Golden Age; then was brought up short by the references to quantum computers :)

Anyhow, good characters, and a cracking pace whatever they are; highly recommended.
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Review by: Guru R on Sep. 23, 2010 :
Just finished Broadcast 2, still loving it. After a long time a sci-fi book brings back the Startrek & star wars feel.
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Review by: dmf on Sep. 23, 2010 :
This was a really enjoyable book, it has compelled me to buy the rest of them. Great plot and characters, cant wait for more.
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Review by: Tom Mullings on Aug. 29, 2010 : (no rating)
Really enjoying the entire series. Haven't finished the final book. Hope there will be more.
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Review by: William McHale on June 14, 2010 :
Overall the three novellas in the original trilogy are a good first attempt, but they are a bit rough. I enjoyed these books, but they felt a little like reading a Star Trek Novel, (Not that the author cloned Star Trek, the Universe the characters inhabit is definitely the author's own), but rather in the tendency for the characters to be supremely competent to the point of being miracle workers.

Over all though, I would say the books are more than worth the time it will take to read them and I was interested enough to buy more.
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Review by: Dale Bell on June 09, 2010 :
Great book, I started with the free Omnibus and could not stop until I had read this and every other book in the series. Great entertainment. Keep bringing these stories on.
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Review by: mccdyl001 on June 06, 2010 :
One of the best books I've read in ages. Was gripped right from the start, just could not put it down. When I finished it I was so happy to see their were 5 more books available in the series I came and bought them straight away (great prices too!). Hats off to the author, you've done an awesome job with these!
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Review by: Dave Bonhoff on May 20, 2010 :
I was mesmerized after the first few paragraphs and could not stop reading! There is nothing I can say that others haven't already said in previous reviews.

Thank you Mr. Lalonde!
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Review by: Chris Keenan on May 06, 2010 : (no rating)
The first e books I downloaded, and was hooked, if your a fan of sci fi and want to immerse in a story, these are very well written, descriptive books who bring you into the story faster than you would believe. A must for your collection.
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Review by: Rachel D. Thompson on April 26, 2010 :
Very enjoyable story, with great characters and quite a few epic sci fi battles. I only wish that the editing was a little better--there were far too many grammatical errors for me. Often that's enough to make me stop reading a story, but this one kept me hooked right until the very end.
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Review by: Caleb Goodin on April 22, 2010 : (no rating)
I was in a eBook coma the whole weekend. This is well worth your time. I'm most impressed with the quality of this work. Very immersive.
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Review by: Jacques Begin on March 20, 2010 : (no rating)
Reading used to be something that I did not find entertaining, then I found Omnibus. The story is very exciting and the main characters are great role models for all of us. There is no doubt that I will buy The Spinward Fringe series (Thank You Mr. Lalonde for giving this ebook out for free, I probably would not have read it otherwise). To top off this great experience, Mr. Lalonde's descriptions of places, people, and technology have inspired me to draw out on paper what I picture in my mind. Thanks for the good times and see you in "The Spinward Fringe".
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Review by: Kelly Sheehan on Feb. 28, 2010 :
I really enjoyed reading this book, it is exactly the sort of book I love. Out of all the Sci Fi I read I enjoy space based books with some space warfare in the best, and this book has it in spades!!! It made such an impression on me I have now bought all of the Spinward Fringe books (this continues the First Light Story) and I can't wait for more!!!
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Review by: Guns4Hire on Feb. 26, 2010 : (no rating)
I wanted to say that I truly enjoyed this book. It very much reminded me of FM Busby's work in the Hulzein series. Really there isn't a better compliment out there than that.
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Review by: PDQSocrates on Feb. 01, 2010 :
Great book(s) - these warranted a visit to the tip jar! Characters you can care about and a storyline that keeps the pages turning - kept me up way too late to see what happens next. Wish I'd discovered Lalonde sooner, but happy that there are more books to read!
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Review by: Darryl Wilson on Jan. 08, 2010 :
An overall great read. The tech and military concepts were easy to grasp and some of the intentionally corny one liners given by the characters were hilarious.
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Review by: JRM34857 on Dec. 17, 2009 :
Great Book! I really enjoyed it!
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Review by: Martin Krischik on Sep. 01, 2009 :
This is really good, among the best I ever read. And I read a lot of SciFi.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Elizabeth Mock on Aug. 05, 2009 :
I've always enjoyed watching science-fiction more than reading it, but "The First Light Chronicles Omnibus" is a sci-fi trilogy of novellas that I loved reading. There's an innocence to the characters and the story initially, but through some plot twists that I never saw coming, the story ends with a big risk that yielded an even bigger pay-off. You get to know Lalonde's characters like you would any friends. Their personalities and quirks emerge the longer you spend with them and you can't wait until you get to see them again. This series is a great foundation for Lalonde's "Spinward Fringe" series. I would recommend anyone to invest in these stories and characters.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Sylvie Lafontaine on Aug. 05, 2009 :
Sci-Fi is not usually my thing, but I loved this. I couldn't stop reading! The characters are interesting and engaging, the descriptions are fantastic, and the technology is explained in a way that doesn't alienate readers who aren't well versed in this genre. I would definitely recommend this! :)
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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