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Freehold (Freehold Series Book 1) by [Michael Z. Williamson]

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Sergeant Kendra Pacelli is innocent, but that doesn't matter to the repressive government pursuing her. Mistakes might be made, but they are never acknowledged, especially when billions of embezzled dollars earned from illegal weapons sales are at stake. But where does one run when all Earth and most settled planets are under the aegis of one government? Answer: The Freehold of Grainne. There, one may seek asylum and build a new life in a society that doesn't track its residents every move, which is just what Pacelli has done. But now things are about to go royally to hell. Because Earth's government has found out where she is, and they want her back. Or dead.

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About Michael Z. Williamson:
“A fast-paced, compulsive read…will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.” – Kliatt

“Williamson's military expertise is impressive.” –SF Reviews

Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the US military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300,000 weekly readers. In addition, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, Better to Beg Forgiveness, and When Diplomacy Fails. He is also the author of The Hero–written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his wife and two children.

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December 3, 2013
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Michael Z. Williamson is retired from the US military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300,000 weekly readers. In addition, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, Better to Beg Forgiveness, and Do Unto Others. He is also the author of The Hero–written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his wife and two children. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BEQLTZY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baen Books; 1st edition (December 3, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 842 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 499 pages
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Michael Z. Williamson is retired military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300K weekly readers. In addition to these activities, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, Better to Beg Forgiveness, and Do Unto Others. His novel The Hero – written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo–has reached modern classic status. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his wife and children.

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Dezertsuz

Erotica

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019

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I wanted to like this book. It was a little juvenile, but I read a lot of teen fiction for my work, so it was okay. There were not many, if any, editing issues that I found, or misused words, so that was a positive.

The book started well enough, and there was some excitement. Then it bogged down a little, but it was still okay reading about the protagonist learning to survive in a world with different ideas than she'd grown up to have. I couldn't finish it, though. It descended into a sexual free-for-all that I didn't want to read. You can only skip so much before you realize it isn't worth it. I won't read more of this series, but I may try later books, if I can find one that doesn't become more porn than sci-fi. I think he writes well enough, but this missed the mark entirely as military sci-fi.

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Heart O'Mine

If you really want to read this, go interlibrary loan so you can give it back

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

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Toss up between 0-2 stars only because I really have to detest something to 'hate it'.

Got this book because I've enjoyed some of his later work. At first glance, 'Yay! A nice thick book to read.' After forcing myself to keep reading for 284 pages, 'Is this ever going to get started?' Then it got even more boring. Couldn't finish.

If reading about what an author considers the 'best' society, i.e. 'best gov't. is none'; public sex is wonderful, should be encouraged, is way better w/o 'protective barriers', & group sex is even better; adolescent gangs enjoy cleaning up graffiti; everyone should carry firearms openly; etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum ...... then this book is for you.

If it have had a plot line, other than poor little Earth female is totally inadequate to live anywhere else until properly indoctrinated, it might have been bearable to read.

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Nana

Freehold (Freehold Series Book 1)

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017

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This an excellent story period! There are many honorable people in the military and government, but many of the general population do not trust either because of the underbelly that is exposed almost everyday in the news media. Kendra was falsely accused of stealing valuable equipment when on a mission. Knowing that her own government will cover up the real perpetrators and set her up as a fall guy she takes her chances to become an immigrant to the only colony with no extradition policies. The colony Kendra has chosen has different moral codes and no actual government body to oversee the people's welfare. If you work you eat and you will starve if you will not. There is minimal crime, prostitution is legal and the military is brutal and effective. When the UN of earth tries to force the Freehold colony into complying with what it deems as the right way to live (their way), the colony retaliates with every thing that they have. The writer has so much military experience with strategies, weapons, personnel, land and air tactical situations that a person with little knowledge could become lost in Information overload, but preserver and it will be worth reading. As I indicated the story is excellent.

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Clarence Schmalenberger

Amazing, disturbing look at the future

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020

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Freehold follows the experience of a young UN Soldier who is framed for embezzlement and flees to the Freehold of Grannae, the only free colonized planet.

Having grown up in a didactically controlled society where crime is allowed to run amok, but performing CPR on someone in an emergency can lead to your arrest, she is shocked by the freely open society of the Freehold. As she learns to adapt, and come to call this new world home, she finds comfort is joining the Freehold military. Having passed a rigourous training course that hold all trainees to the same standard, she slowly realizes just how limited the UN and Earth was. And as she's settling in to a new career on this new world, she has to make the hardest decision of her life.

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Bill Hodges customer

Extra Stories worth another Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018

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I came across freehold and the weapon almost by accident and I certainly am glad I took the time to check them out . Mr. Williamson has created a fantastic literary universe with just these two books . I am very envious of the freehold political system is created , but I do also realize that when you're writing a book you can create your own perfect world unfortunately other people don't share that same viewpoint I wish they did . I could mention that there are some very similar philosophies expressed by another writer but Mr. Williamson's perspective is unique to say the least . One thing I particularly enjoy and embrace is the philosophy " there is no such thing as a free lunch " I wonder how long things are gonna last in the real world until somebody realizes this . If I was going to give anything away for free , I would figure out how to secure enough hardcopy versions of this book to distribute to our Congress critters . I won't , because the amount of intellectual constipation would be truly staggering on an epic scale ( besides the literary capabilities of most of our elected officials is questionable at best) I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction or military fiction or combination of both . Personally , I want to thank you Mr. Williamson , in your writing this book and others, you have made me think a little bit more , (and wonder ,"What if-------???)
Bill Hodges

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Steve R

Couldn't put it down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2014

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Sometimes when you find a nice long book it drags . . . not this one. Just when you are starting to get restless the plot shoots off in a slightly different way making a good read.

A freehold series? will be interesting to see as this is very complete in itself.

Grumbles? Well some might find the political and social commentry a bit too much, but at the end of the day it does give a bit more to ponder about . . . but it is a bit extreme and very much it seems based on the US political system and financial idealology, but it doesn't detract from the story

Would I read more . . . mmm that'll be a yes then

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Dan

A good long read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2021

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A war story that is a little bit different. The author to his time to get to the action which brought home what was worth fighting for as well as the best and worst of the human condition. Written at left to give hours of entertainment

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Great read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2020

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Great read and have read it multiple times I have enjoyed it so much. Good story and relatable characters.

Garry M

Fast paced and fun but wears the authors politics on its sleeve

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2014

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The plotting can appear a bit thin but if you stick with it you will be rewarded with a page-turning finale. However, along the way the description of Freedom's society can come across as a rather strange amalgam of right wing politics and libertarianism. As a result whilst I enjoyed the book overall there were substantial chunks of it that left me wondering just what they had to do with the plot.

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baff

it's too good for me to want to do that to you

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2014

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I'm astounded. An e-book that warrants 5 stars. I haven't read any of the other reviews, so my take on this book isn't clouded by the thoughts of others.

I'm not going to go through the story, it's too good for me to want to do that to you. It's gripping, has excellent narrative, great storyline and depth of character. They aren't two-dimensional characters.

Read it. You won't be sorry.

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