The cold war is far from over, nuclear annihilation is always only a heartbeat away. Apr 07, 2015 mike jennes blue gemini is such a book. In 1968, an aspiring pilot lands in a classified military space programand more danger than he ever expectedin this epic tale of highstakes action publishers weekly. A thriller by mike jenne 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Jenne s strong final blue gemini thriller after blue darker than black concludes the trilogy in dramatic fashion.
Blue gemini was a real concept to use the gemini spacecraft for military applications. Based on a real secret space program, blue gemini combines highaltitude action with edgeofyourseat storytelling to create a modern classic cold war thriller. I look forward to the next two installments in the trilogy. Based on a real secret space program, blue gemini combines highaltitude action with edgeofyourseat storytelling to create a modern cold war thriller. In addition to being a gift to space enthusiasts, this book has everythingspace flight, political maneuvering, military special operations, espionage, balancing life. Scott ourecky wanted to fly he never dreamed hed end up in a secret military space program. Overview us astronauts race to disarm soviet satellites armed with nuclear weapons in the concluding volume in a thrilling althistory cold warera space trilogy from mike jenne. Get it by fri, jul 24 mon, jul 27 from mishawaka, indiana like new condition 60 day returns buyer pays return shipping. As the blue gemini program lists off this second book also launches the intensity level into orbit. The story opens in 1968, when the us learns that the soviets are working to put up a nuclear obs orbital bombardment. Blue gemini is more than just a techno thriller, its also the very human story of scott ourecky, the comfortable, content, landbased airman whose unique talents make him a key part of the secret space program, a part that requires him to grow beyond his original conservative career goals and forge some strong bonds along the way.
In 1968, an aspiring pilot lands in a classified military space programand more danger than he ever expectedin this. Kudos to mike jenne for creating an engaging, believable and thrilling story. Us astronauts race to disarm soviet satellites armed with nuclear weapons in the concluding volume in a thrilling althistory cold warera space trilogy from. Mike jenne is a licensed pilot, lifelong aerospace aficionado, and amateur space.
Blue gemini by mike jenne scott ourecky wanted to fly. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blue gemini. His blue gemini techno thriller trilogy blue gemini, blue darker than black and pale blue has been released by yucca publishing an imprint of skyhorse publishing. A thriller by mike jenne yucca publishing, 2015 hardcover, 568 pp. More shipping options available at checkout good condition. A thriller blue gemini by jenne, mike book the fast. Being a bit of a sceptic and space cadet, my initial expectations were not high a novel about a subject i have a long standing interest in, written by an unknown to me author. Blue gemini blue gemini, book 1 by mike jenne fantastic fiction.
A thriller blue gemini book 3 kindle edition by jenne, mike. A thriller 9781631580475 by jenne, mike and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. So should anyone else who likes good technothrillers. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service.
Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Best sellers todays deals prime home customer service home improvement electronics gift ideas new releases. And although ourecky was only a temporary place holder, not destined to fly in space, he soon finds himself much more involved than he ever anticipatedand in deepest peril. Master author mike jennes pale blue is the third novel in the fabulous blue gemini series of exciting historical fiction chronicalling the exploits of air force astronauts as they seek out potentially threatening soviet satellites in orbit in the late sixties and early seventies. All you need to know about steroids as a bodybuilder by serge kolpa 31v. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blue gemini. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blue darker than black. Mike jenne is a licensed pilot, lifelong aerospace aficionado, and amateur space historian. I am beginning to realize that this book by mike jenne is a undiscovered treasure that needs to be widely heard. I read blue gemini, the first thriller in his cold war trilogy, then its sequel blue darker than black thanks to an advance copy he graciously provided, then reread blue gemini, and then reread blue darker than black. May to august of 2015 was my summer inside the world of mike jennes imagination. On the surface, it is simply a well written, authentically detailed techno thriller set in a time when that term had not yet been used.
As the project enters its final phase, air force majors carson and ourecky are d. Get it by fri, aug 28 sat, sep 5 from multiple locations, united states. Feb 05, 2019 master author mike jennes pale blue is the third novel in the fabulous blue gemini series of exciting historical fiction chronicalling the exploits of air force astronauts as they seek out potentially threatening soviet satellites in orbit in the late sixties and early seventies. Scott ourecky wanted to flyhe never dreamed hed end up in a secret military space program. May 21, 2015 blue gemini is an alternate history tale of a clandestine usaf manned space program, that could really have taken place. There are scenes in this book that are as exciting as the apollo crisis. Kevin stillwell has done a great job of voicing each of the characters uniquely and conveying the quick pace of the adventure with. Blue gemini is full of intrigue and adventure and moves at a quick pace. Blue gemini series mike jenne books image courtesy ed jenne illustration. Pale blue blue gemini 9781536619836 by mike jenne and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The story opens in 1968, when the us learns that the soviets are working to put up a nuclear obs orbital bombardment system. A child of the early space age, lieutenant scott ourecky joined. Get a free e book by joining our mailing list today. It did not get very far in real life, but mike jenne has a great imagination about what could have been. May to august of 2015 was my summer inside the world of mike jenne s imagination. As a child, he felt the ground shudderoftenas the saturn v moon. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Spanning the period from 1969 to 1972, jenne s suspenseful second thriller centered on blue gemini, a covert u. May 05, 2015 blue gemini was a real concept to use the gemini spacecraft for military applications. Its 1968, and nuclear annihilation is only a heartbeat away as the soviet union races to land men on the moon, war rages.
A thriller blue gemini book 2 kindle edition by jenne, mike. Mike jenne is a licensed pilot, lifelong aerospace aficionado, and amateur s. Blue gemini by mike jenne scott ourecky wanted to fly he never dreamed hed end up in a secret military space program. On a deeper level, it examines the motivations and emotional price paid by the men and women who brought america through a trying and rapidly evolving time. Blue gemini is a technothriller series which follows several characters who are involved in a secret usaf manned program during the cold war era.
America is racing the soviet union to land men on the moon, a war is raging, and a pivotal presidential election looms on the horizon. This book tells the story of the top secret blue gemini program, the us air forces program to fly their own military space missions for intercept and surveillance in. Mike jenne is a writer of historical fiction and technothrillers. The most crucial things you need to know about diagnosis, doctors, schools, taxes, vaccinations, babysitters, treatment, food, selfcare, and more bytony lyons. Ebook download 101 tips for the parents of girls with autism. Ebook download 101 tips for the parents of boys with autism. Blue gemini book by mike jenne official publisher page simon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pale blue. Blue gemini is a techno thriller series which follows several characters who are involved in a secret usaf manned program during the cold war era. Based on a real secret space program, blue gemini combines highaltitude action. The most crucial things you need to know about diagnosis, doctors, schools, taxes, vaccinations, babysitters, treatment, food, selfcare, and more by kensiri.
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