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Author interview with Steven L. Kent Earlier this year I was introduced to The Clone Rebellion series of Steven L. Kent, starting with Rogue. I immediately hooked on the series, its deep space sci-fi with an emphasis on the military side. Besides this there is also a great focus on many other aspects like politics and a healty dash of humor thrown in the mix that produces and promises with each book to be an highly enjoyable action-packed, over to soon story. The series follows Wayson Harris, a Liberator class clone, who is good for one thing: fighting. But being thrown by his superiors in several "unmanageable" situations he is starting to form his own opinions... I am currently at book 5 which hallmarked an important turning point in the series, I am curious to see how the series will continue! Author Bio : Steven L. Kent is an American author, best known for the Clone series of military science fiction and his video game journalism. As a freelance journalist, ...

Betrayal by Steven L. Kent, The Clone Rebellion #5 Earth, 2516 A.D. Humans populate the six arms of the Milky Way Galaxy. The oppressive Unified Authority controls Earth's colonies with a powerful military made up almost entirely of clones - until the alien Avatari seize control of all but two planets. After staging a final stand to defend New Copenhagen from the advancing alien enemy, Lieutenant Wayson Harris and his fellow clone survivors are sent to an isolated relocation camp. The military brass are looking for someone to blame for the decimation of the U.A. Republic, and who better than those who were born to be sacrificed? But lieutenant Harris is determined to fight back, with all the fire power he can muster...  Betrayal is the fifth book in the Clone Rebellion series by Steven L. Kent and marks the halfway point in the series. The Clone Rebellion is currently mapped out to run 10 books in total. For some of you it might not have escaped your notice that I am a h...

Elite by Steven L. Kent, The Clone Rebellion #4 Earth 2514 A.D. Humans populate the six arms of the Milky Way Galaxy. The oppressive Unified Authority controls Earth’s colonies with a powerful military made up almost entirely of clones – until an unstoppable alien force begins wiping them out. Wayson Harris retired from the Marines after thousands of his fellow clones were sent to their deaths in order to crush a separatist uprising. But when he is recalled fro duty, Harris is forced to work for the very men who betrayed him. As the U.A. struggles in the aftermath of its partial destruction, and an advanced extra-terrestrial enemy closes in on what remains of its colonies, Harris and his platoon are forced to make a strand that could be their last. Elite is the fourth book in The Clone Rebellion series written by Steven L. Kent. The Clone Rebellion series is a deep space, high tech military Science Fiction story. Its highly enjoyable, fast-paced, ...

Alliance by Steven L. Kent, The Clone Rebellion #3 Earth, 2512 A.D. Humans populate the six arms of the Milky Way Galaxy. The oppressive Unified Authority controls Earth’s colonies with a powerful military made up almost entirely of clones – until civil war leaves the U.A. struggling to survive… Stranded on a frontier plant, rogue clone Wayson Harris is desperate to get back into battle. When a group that wants to return to the Unified Authority’s command and protection asks him to deliver their offer of allegiance, Harris finds himself in the uniform of a U.A. marine once more. But as he leads a strike against the enemy, Harris discovers that the rebels have a powerful ally no one could have imagined…. Last March I was introduced to The Clone Rebellion series of Steven L. Kent that is published in the UK by Titan Book. I was very excited about this series. And after finishing the first book was even more so. Now finally getting around to reading book #3, Alliance, i...