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The Last Revolution Kindle Edition

by R.T. Carpenter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Nations Are Not Born. They're Earned.

In 2125 every country on Earth has merged into one of three super nations. They are locked in a bitter cold war dispute over energy rationing. On the verge of another world war, every major religion rose up in defense of peace. They formed an organization known as the Council, and brokered a shaky treaty that stands to this day. To ease the resource drain, they brought all three nations together in an unprecedented form to collectively share in the costs of mining helium-3 on the lunar surface.

Also known as H-3, the resource is a clean burning, non-radioactive helium isotope. It is now the only viable form of energy left on Earth and in space. To support the mining effort, five cities developed on the lunar surface and their combined population is now well over three million.

The original colonists were volunteers, adventurers, scientists, and philosophers. Individuals that sought out a new world filled with opportunities and hope. Unfortunately, the peace between the Three Nations did not last. Fear, distrust and malcontent around the H-3 distributions spread. Freedom of speech, religion, immigration and scientific liberties were quietly reduced and then taken away altogether, under the guise of increased security and isolationism.

Free of the need to compete for limited resources and coupled with the tightening restrictions, the colonists slowly separated themselves from the nations of Earth. This began a downward spiral between the colonists who risked violence and retribution to push for eroding freedoms and the Council that was forced to maintain the peace and the precious supply of helium-3.

Facing increased pressure on all sides, the Council created a military school referred to only as the Island. The purpose was to train soldiers from childhood in order to build the most elite fighting force on Earth. Their goals were to conduct impossible missions, lead the Council’s military, defend the Three Nations’ peace treaty and maintain order among the lunar colonies. The most advanced students were drafted into an elite program. The precious few in the outside world who know of their existence refer to them with trepidation as the Angele Dei.

Alden Connor is the most gifted soldier in the program. Events that were planned out decades before he was born have begun to fall into place. The Council, the Angele Dei, the lunar colonists and the Three Nations of Earth will all play their parts, but the outcome will rest solely on Alden’s shoulders and the decisions he will be forced to make. Humanity is slowly marching towards its Last Revolution, from which none will escape.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EFL3QK6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quantum Publishing Group (August 9, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 863 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 345 pages

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Mike Nemeth

Born to kill but who to trust?

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013

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R.T. Carpenter's inaugural novel takes the reader straight into a major conflict that involves aliens, global leaders and technology that could change the path of mankind. The scene is a distant moon covered in ice. Two slightly dishonored scientists discover an artifact that not only nearly kills them, it pits them against the most powerful people on earth. But then Carpenter switches gears. Completely. He waits awhile before reconnecting to the first chapter. But when he does, the pieces all fit together. The majority of the novel is told through Alden Connor, a young man who has been trained since childhood to fight for the Council, an administrative organization that rules the earth. Alden faces almost immediate conflict. He's tossed into a high-stakes mission with almost no support, and he's framed for something he didn't do. Alden has to grow up and learn how the world works as he avoids the authorities and an assassin who wants nothing more than his death. It takes some time, but he finally figures out that what he's been taught is a propagandized version of reality. He befriends a young woman who steals his heart but forces him to face his demons and make choices that cause him to question who he is. He was trained as a killer, and he's a good at his job. He infiltrates the enemy. But are they? Carpenter tackles economics, politics and corruption. The book really comes into focus about a third of the way through. The pacing is very quick and the writing tight at least as far as the action is concerned. The version I read needs some editing. Overall, it was very enjoyable.

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Chad Slack

luner

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014

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I liked many things about this book. plenty of action. language good for military type novel.
Flashback is a pet peeve of mine and this was hard to keep up with the timeline. every time someone was hurt-flashback.

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henry

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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014

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Overall the book was okay...Alden experienced a lot: not knowing his parents, close friends dying and trust issues! I will still check out the book but I was kind of confuse w/ Gabriel being called Arakiel and who was controlling his moves and etc.

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Frederick

A well-written novel

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014

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As a local resident of the Bristol Bay area, once I heard about this book's existence, I told myself that I had to read it - not because it was possibly a good read, but because the author is from the same part of the world as myself. As it turns out, he's a good writer too.

The Last Revolution is captivating in that it invites you to the possibility of what the future might hold - scientifically, economically and personally. Alden, the main character of the book is well characterized as someone who wants what is best for everyone - on Earth or otherwise. Like all people, he is also riddled with his own inner turmoil. R.T. Carpenter possesses a writing style that is easy to visualize as you are reading - a feat that makes it hard for the reader to put the book down. What I also like is that as you read, Carpenter tosses you a piece of a puzzle, but doesn't tell you until later where that piece is supposed to go or how it fits with other pieces. It is a well-written novel and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Heavy Lids

Surprised!

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013

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Got this book free and I'll gladly pay for the next one. Just enough science and the right amount of action. Would love for the sequel to take place in the big cities of earth.

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013

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This was a great story. It takes you to a time and place that could exist in the future. It has new technology ideas such as use of helium 3 as the new energy source, wrist decks and holographic communications. In this world, the weather can be controlled! The action scenes are so well described that you read through it like you are watching a movie.The author also spent time creating the characters, showing that in the post-apocalyptic world, human connections are still central in the universe.

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Tony Wheeler

Good start of a saga.

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016

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It is a good read. I enjoyed the story and plot and developed some feelings for the characters. So when is the next book coming out?

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013

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Unfortunately I have never enjoyed being "left hanging" at the end of a novel simply so an author can sell his next book. Will not be purchasing the next installment. A word to the author - your novel would benefit if it were complete

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Evan Howieson

Good easy read

Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2015

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Short book that was a great read with like able characters and good plot points. Looking forward to reading the sequel.

Monty

Vive la revolution

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2014

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I enjoyed this book so will definitely recommend it and hope this helps boost its circulation.

This is not about Alien contact - which is the direction I thought it was going when reading the prologue - but is about the struggles of the colonists on the moon against the rule of the traditional nations on earth (The book description does explain the premise but as I tend to download a few books at at a time I forget!)

The colonists supply the modern day fuel for everyone, but feel oppressed and isolated with their freedom being taken away. Some fight back - are they terrorists, freedom fighters, murders, liberators etc....this is something for our hero to determine when he ends up in the middle of the conflict.

One can take many parallels with various parts of our own history making the story a realistic scenario of one direction we could progress should we habitat other planets.
The story is well written, the characters are good and it kept me interested throughout.

I await the sequel. I personally hope it does steer more toward where I thought it was going.....it is well set up for the next book.

Wattage

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2013

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This is a standard 5 star review i leave on all free books that i would gladly have paid for and really enjoyed reading.

I don't belive in the method of reviews left by most, i do not discuss prose or narrative or storyline etc as thats personal opinion!

You can however gauge whether my opinion is worth anything by the books and authors i LOVE:

Iain M banks
Erikkson and Esselmont
George RR Martin
Neal Stephenson
R Scott Bakker
Stephen R. Donaldson
Patrick Rothfuss
Neil Gaiman
Scott Lynch
Orson Scott Card

If you like reading the books those guys wrote you WILL enjoy reading this book :)

P.S. i wish more people would do it this way so i knew if thier opinion was actually worth anything.

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