{"product_id":"first-strike-alpha-strike-edition-9781958872819","title":"First Strike: Alpha Strike Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eSet in the Firefight universe, the novel follows a Pathfinder on a mission\u003c\/b\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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zmok Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958872819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.91w x 0.87d","brand":"Christopher Verspeak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419040604341,"sku":"9781958872819","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e4cfbc70-d237-4614-90f8-83b8de295cde.jpg?v=1748390712","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/first-strike-alpha-strike-edition-9781958872819","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}