I'd like to reccomend and then discuss what I personally believe is one of the greatest contemporary science fiction novels surrounding alien invasion of Earth that has ever been written.
This fictional novel, was written by one Nick Pope who some will recall was at one stage responsible for the Ministry of Defence's investigations and enquiries into the UFO phenomenon. Anyone interested in the man himself can visit his website: http://www.nickpope.net/
This however is about one of his fictional books, which draws from his experience working for the MOD and, imo, from the perspective of someone in the lower ranks of the RAF - presents one of the best fictional accounts of the Royal Air Force and indeed the British military, with factual accuracy, believable behaviour and true technical expertise. That alone imo makes this a legendary book, as it's so rare to find an accurtae portrayal of a real world military in sci fi, as my complains against SG1 have often reflected.
As for the more Extra Terrestrial side of things, whilst I would have no idea about the accuracy of the procedure and protocol that plays out as the UK faces a potentially ET threat, Pope writes believably and could easily convince anyone that the procedures he details are indeed the way such events would truely play out.
The novel itself focuses around the United Kingdom's first solid experience of extra terrestrial contact with the loss of two Eurofighter Typhoon fast jets and the subsequent crisis and operations that follow. For thos of you who recognise the name behind the name - Operation Thunder Child honours one of the greatest classic sci fi books - The War of The Worlds, and frankly, I'm sure HG Wells would be proud.
I strongly reccomend everyone track down a copy of this book - because frankly, if you like the early days of Stargate - a real world military going up against a massively advanced enemy whilst being totally undergunned. You will love this book.
This fictional novel, was written by one Nick Pope who some will recall was at one stage responsible for the Ministry of Defence's investigations and enquiries into the UFO phenomenon. Anyone interested in the man himself can visit his website: http://www.nickpope.net/
This however is about one of his fictional books, which draws from his experience working for the MOD and, imo, from the perspective of someone in the lower ranks of the RAF - presents one of the best fictional accounts of the Royal Air Force and indeed the British military, with factual accuracy, believable behaviour and true technical expertise. That alone imo makes this a legendary book, as it's so rare to find an accurtae portrayal of a real world military in sci fi, as my complains against SG1 have often reflected.
As for the more Extra Terrestrial side of things, whilst I would have no idea about the accuracy of the procedure and protocol that plays out as the UK faces a potentially ET threat, Pope writes believably and could easily convince anyone that the procedures he details are indeed the way such events would truely play out.
The novel itself focuses around the United Kingdom's first solid experience of extra terrestrial contact with the loss of two Eurofighter Typhoon fast jets and the subsequent crisis and operations that follow. For thos of you who recognise the name behind the name - Operation Thunder Child honours one of the greatest classic sci fi books - The War of The Worlds, and frankly, I'm sure HG Wells would be proud.
I strongly reccomend everyone track down a copy of this book - because frankly, if you like the early days of Stargate - a real world military going up against a massively advanced enemy whilst being totally undergunned. You will love this book.
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