This was a fun book with lots of exiting things. It includes a high-action escape and a court marshal. It is a very quick read. (I read it in less than a week). after you read this book you will probably want to get the sequel.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for SciFi fans, March 13, 2012
By James Freeland – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Zochtil (Almek Manning Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
As a big fan of science fiction I found The Zochtil to be a great story and an enjoyable read. The depth of the characters and the pace of the story keeps the reader engrossed and wanting to know what happens next. Packed with action and plenty of sci-fi elements, J.A. Dalley creates a universe that draws you in and makes you feel as if you are right there with the characters. The Zochtil is the first book in the series and I for one can’t wait to read the next books to come.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s amazon page.
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read., February 2, 2012
By Carol Blackhurst (Orlando, FL USA)
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This review is from: The Zochtil (Almek Manning Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
As a life-long fan of science fiction, I found “The Zochtil” to be a very entertaining. The characters are engaging and interesting. The story is a fast-paced, action-packed experience. Mr. Dalley weaves many new and intriguing sci-fi aspects into his tale. A great beginning to a sure to be thrilling series.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s amazon page.
Review by: Samuel Peck on Jan. 03, 2012 : 5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved the book. The battles in the book are full of variety, from a legal battle, to a simulated space battle, to a violent infiltration of a marine base. Each has its own intensity and stakes involved, and all are well narrated.
If a book doesn’t teach you something, either something that’s definitely true or something to consider, I personally don’t think it’s a good book. The author of this book didn’t write the book with an agenda, but slips in several things that we can learn from, or at least think about. Some of them are political. Some are about human nature, or other subjects.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s smashwords page.
Great Talent 4.0 out of 5 stars
The Zochtil is the debut novel of J.A. Dalley and is a great read. From start to finish Dalley keeps you pulled into the story, wanting to know what’s coming next.
Although he credits this as a Military Sci-Fi, I believe anyone will enjoy this great book. I can’t wait to read his sequels, and maybe a prequel.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s B&N page.
This is a military science fiction book placed a hundred or so years in the future.
I am normally not really a military sci-fi kind of person, but I actually really enjoyed this book.
The characters are fully formed, and they each have exciting storylines, with unexpected twists and turns. And when one of the characters died, it was very sad, because I had already gotten emotionally attached to these characters.
This book is well-written, exciting, fast-paced, suspenseful, with many unexpected twists, there were multiple times in this book, that, when I discovered something I became really mad, or sad, or emotional.
Even if you don’t like military sci-fi, read this book.
The Almek Manning Series 
Great read! Looking forward to the next one!
This was a fun book with lots of exiting things. It includes a high-action escape and a court marshal. It is a very quick read. (I read it in less than a week). after you read this book you will probably want to get the sequel.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for SciFi fans, March 13, 2012
By James Freeland – See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: The Zochtil (Almek Manning Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
As a big fan of science fiction I found The Zochtil to be a great story and an enjoyable read. The depth of the characters and the pace of the story keeps the reader engrossed and wanting to know what happens next. Packed with action and plenty of sci-fi elements, J.A. Dalley creates a universe that draws you in and makes you feel as if you are right there with the characters. The Zochtil is the first book in the series and I for one can’t wait to read the next books to come.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s amazon page.
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read., February 2, 2012
By Carol Blackhurst (Orlando, FL USA)
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: The Zochtil (Almek Manning Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
As a life-long fan of science fiction, I found “The Zochtil” to be a very entertaining. The characters are engaging and interesting. The story is a fast-paced, action-packed experience. Mr. Dalley weaves many new and intriguing sci-fi aspects into his tale. A great beginning to a sure to be thrilling series.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s amazon page.
Review by: Samuel Peck on Jan. 03, 2012 : 5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved the book. The battles in the book are full of variety, from a legal battle, to a simulated space battle, to a violent infiltration of a marine base. Each has its own intensity and stakes involved, and all are well narrated.
If a book doesn’t teach you something, either something that’s definitely true or something to consider, I personally don’t think it’s a good book. The author of this book didn’t write the book with an agenda, but slips in several things that we can learn from, or at least think about. Some of them are political. Some are about human nature, or other subjects.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s smashwords page.
Great Talent 4.0 out of 5 stars
The Zochtil is the debut novel of J.A. Dalley and is a great read. From start to finish Dalley keeps you pulled into the story, wanting to know what’s coming next.
Although he credits this as a Military Sci-Fi, I believe anyone will enjoy this great book. I can’t wait to read his sequels, and maybe a prequel.
Can be found on the Zochtil’s B&N page.
This is a military science fiction book placed a hundred or so years in the future.
I am normally not really a military sci-fi kind of person, but I actually really enjoyed this book.
The characters are fully formed, and they each have exciting storylines, with unexpected twists and turns. And when one of the characters died, it was very sad, because I had already gotten emotionally attached to these characters.
This book is well-written, exciting, fast-paced, suspenseful, with many unexpected twists, there were multiple times in this book, that, when I discovered something I became really mad, or sad, or emotional.
Even if you don’t like military sci-fi, read this book.
I am 14 and I highly recommend this book
I really enjoyed book. The story line flowed well and char a characters are well played out.
I looked forward to the rest of the series!