Operation Catskill: An Oblivion Saga Prequel (The Oblivion Saga Book 0)

By J.R. Mabry and B.J. West

Military life is all about following orders—until you get the order that will kill every man under your command...

Jeff Bowers has just been made a captain in the Colonial Defense Force when he is tapped for a piece-of-cake mission—lead his men to a godforsaken planet, into a den of hillbilly rebels to retrieve a kidnapped diplomat. In and out. Simple. At least that's how it seems until they get there. It's clear that they've been set up. And whoever is giving the orders does not seem to be on their side...

• Language: English
• Publisher: John R. Mabry
• Release date: Sep 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781947826991

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Operation Catskill

Operation Catskill

An Oblivion Saga Prequel

J.R. Mabry

B.J. West

Xenophile Press

OPERATION CATSKILL

An Oblivion Saga Prequel

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© 2017 by J.R. Mabry & B.J. West

"One of you will be Captain. One of you won’t be. Are you okay with that?" Admiral Jason Tal waited. He was a patient, largely silent man—a big man, not used to suffering objections. Jeff looked at Danny. Danny looked at him.

Answer me, dammit.

Admiral, sir, Commander Jeff Bowers began, I would be honored to serve under Commander Hightower. It was highly unlikely that would ever happen, but it seemed to Jeff a good way to address the question.

I feel the same way, Commander Daniel Hightower said. There wouldn’t be any hard feelings at all. I mean…we have time, right? If Jeff makes Captain this year, I’ll buy the champagne. And I know he’ll do the same for me next year…or whenever.

You always this chatty, Commander?

No sir. I mean, yes sir. I’m just…I’m answering your question. Sir.

The faintest hint of a smile played at the corners of Tal’s brown lips. He nodded. I’m glad to hear this from you, commanders, because I’m going to put you to the test. Captain Bowers, I’m proud to present you with your captain’s bars. He leaned over his desk and held a ceremonial presentation box out to Jeff. Jeff’s mouth opened, but nothing came out. Instead he simply lifted his hand and received the box. Danny looked down. Then back up at Jeff. He nodded. Congratulations, man.

Jeff opened