{"product_id":"first-strike-alpha-strike-edition-paperback","title":"First Strike: Alpha Strike Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Verspeak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet in the Firefight universe, the novel follows a Pathfinder on a mission\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in Mantic Games's Warpath Universe, this is a fully rearmed and reloaded edition of the novel first published by Mantic. As well as a completely re-edited version of the original First Strike story, also included is a brand-new prequel novella that further expands the background story and the Warpath Universe, titled Crash Protocol. Whether this is your first foray into Mantic's sci-fi setting, or you missed your chance to get a physical edition in the first printing, this book is a welcome addition to any sci-fi fan's library.\u003cbr\u003e When ruthless aliens invade an apparently backwater world, Drakenhof Marine's best troops are sent to repel them. But they are not the only parties interested in Acreon: the Council of Seven has despatched an elite team of Enforcers led by Lieutenant Commander Roca to investigate. Why has Acreon been targeted by the Veer-myn? Who is paying for its defense? And what secrets are hidden beneath the planet's surface that, if uncovered, could threaten the stability of the galaxy itself?\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 8.9 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47493274697949,"sku":"9781958872819","price":27.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/bHXyrY2P5H9781958872819.webp?v=1771956831","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/first-strike-alpha-strike-edition-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}