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The GFL is a ”Space Opera” series of books described as STAR WARS meets THE BLINDSIDE meets THE GODFATHER.
Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of ”Any Given Sunday” with the space opera style of ”Star Wars” and the criminal underworld of ”The Godfather.” Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated.
This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt.
Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning.
Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes
Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he’ll wind up just another stat in the column marked ”killed on the field.”
Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes
Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes
Season 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodes
Season 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodes
Next Season: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III)
Written and Performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar
Engineered by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment
Consultation by Evo Terra
For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com
The podcast Scott Sigler’s Galactic Football League (GFL) Series is created by Scott Sigler. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Here it is, Junkies -- the first episode of THE MVP, Book IV in the GFL series. If you recall the end of Book III in this series, our fighting Krakens were stranded in a place they did not want to be, about to be boarded by sentients they did not want to meet. We pick up the story right from there.
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That's a wrap for THE REPORTER, the fourth GFL novella. THE MVP (SEASON 8) is next in the feed. The entire GFL series incorporates nine novels and six novellas into one unified timeline. In short, you have many stories ahead of you.
I have many other full-length podcast stories outside of the GFL series.
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And, of course, subscribe to my free weekly fiction series, Scott Sigler Slices, the world's longest-running fiction podcast.
To see more of my works, search for Scott Sigler at Amazon and at Audible.com.
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Thank you for spending your time with me and my story, THE REPORTER. I hope you dig the rest of the GFL series.
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THE REPORTER podcast is complete! If you’re the kind to wait until you can binge-listen, it’s time for you to get on it.
We didn’t have a ton of questions this time out, but we soldiered on and answered them regardless.
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This is it, the final episode! Yolanda’s quest comes to a close as we learn the fates of her, Whykor the Aware, Parmont the Insane, GFL Commissioner Rob Froese, Anna Villani, Joey, and Miriam. Does this episode contain Ju Tweedy and Quentin Barnes? Why, yes … yes, it does.
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Yolanda’s search for the killer of Grace McDermot finally comes to fruition. She’s found a store near the building where McDermot was killed, a store that has security cameras monitoring the exit of that building. If those records are intact, Yolanda will have incontrovertible evidence of who left the building right after McDermot died — and that will give her the killer.
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Yolanda, Whykor, and Miriam narrowly escaped the Black Hole stadium, thanks to an assist from Tarat the Smasher. But that help doesn’t put them in the clear. Madderch’s deadliest cop — Parmot the Insane — was following Yolanda. Is Parmot behind the killing of Grace McDermot, for which Krakens running back Ju Tweedy is blamed? And if so, what is Parmot willing to do to keep Yolanda from getting proof?
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Yolanda, Whykor, and Miriam narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, and all it took was running out onto the middle of the field during a game between the To Pirates and the OS1 Orbiting death while thousands of fans in the stands and billions watching across the galaxy looked on. But now the trio find themselves on the mean streets of Madderch while they’re still the target of at least one crime lord. Where can they possibly go to find safety?
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One moment, Yolanda is in a luxury booth at OS1 Stadium, watching the Death play the To Pirates. The next, she, Miram, Whykor, and booth staffer Puck are under attack from Turon the Ugly and Marik the Covetous. Yolanda and her friends barely escape, and are in an elevator, heading down to the stadium’s main level. Yolanda knows that if they are to escape the stadium alive, she needs a distraction.
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After interviewing Ma Tweedy — mother of Ju Tweedy, the man accused of the murder of Grace McDermot — Yolanda increasingly questions the official story of the Madderch police. Yolanda also thinks her friend Miriam — McDermot’s bodyguard when McDermot was murdered — is holding back information. Yolanda and Whykor have arranged to meet Miriam at the game between the OS1 Orbiting Death and the To Pirates, played on the home field of the Death, that facility famously known as “The Black Hole.” On the field, it’s Condor Adrian vs. Frank Zimmer, and off the field, it’s Yolanda Davenport vs. this damn story.
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Yolanda and Whykor’s near-death experience had a somewhat happy ending. Thanks to Doc Izzy's efforts, they both survived the wounds they suffered in their crawler encounter. But that does mean Yolanda owes Tarat the Smasher yet another favor, for it was Tarat who sent her to Doc Izzy. After recovering, yolanda was surprised to learn that Ju Tweedy’s mother — the delightful, tiny Human known to many as “Ma Tweedy” — was still on Madderch. Yolanda and Whykor the Aware are on their way to interview her. And now, Episode number six of … the reporter.
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Yolanda Davenport and Whykor the Aware barely survived an assassination attempt. Both of them suffered wounds and need medical assistance. Unsure of who is trying to kill them, they find themselves in a maintenance crawler, high up on the blue crystal walls of Madderch – a city where they have few friends and many enemies.
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Yolanda Davenport is trying to make friends, but only making enemies. In her line of work, when you ask too many questions, sometimes you won’t like the answers. In this episode, enemies and answers come together in a head-pounding collision right in the heart of Madderch City.
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Yolanda Davenport is discovering that her new assistant Whykor the Aware has more to offer than she originally thought. The Quyth Worker arranged for a meeting with Madderch police commissioner Robert “Bob” Gilliland, so that Yolanda can interview Gilliand regarding the murder of Grace McDermot. She also catches up with her original source on the story, Detective Joey Clark. Is there a cover-up afoot?
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Star reporter Yolanda Davenport has been tasked by GFL Commissioner Rob Froese to get the real story behind the murder of Grace McDermot. Krakens runningback Ju Tweedy was accused of that murder, an event that almost got him killed by Orbiting Death owner and crimelord Anna Villani, and led to Ju joining the Ionath Krakens. In just her first few hours on the case, Yolanda has already been threatened by Quyth Warrior Marik the Covetous, who may be connected to Krakens owner Gredok the Splithead. Why would Gredok get in the way of finding out the truth about McDermot’s murder and Ju’s possible guilt?
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Here we go with the first episode of THE REPORTER, a Galactic Football League novella. Scott co-wrote this novella with Campbell Award-winning author Mur Lafferty.
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We end THE DETECTIVE with a Q&A episode about this story and other Sigler books, recorded live at SiglerFest2k19 in Vegas.
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The final episode of the story finds Fred and Jeanine finally coming face to face with Quentin Barnes—and his worst enemy.
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Fred was hired to find Quentin’s family, but if the last living family member doesn’t want to meet Quentin, what’s a private detective to do?
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Some betrayals cut deeper than others—Fred learns the hard way that nice guys finish last, even as he tracks down the only surviving member of Quentin’s family.
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Carey tried to set Fred up to take a fatal fall—now Fred is coming for payback. And Frankie, Sammy, and Dean have a message for Fred, a message from a very pissed-off Stedmar Osborne.
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GFL superstar Quentin Barnes hired Frederico to find Quentin’s parents—in this episode, Fred orchestrates a covert meeting with none other than the Ionath Krakens quarterback himself.
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When Fred and the Gravedigger surf the deserts of Micovi looking for leads, blood will soak the sands.
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On Micovi, the past is quite literally buried—Fred visits “the Gravedigger” and discovers secrets that were never meant to be uncovered.
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Fred takes on a new identity and strikes paydirt in his search for Quentin’s family. With help from “The Spaniard,” Fred arms up for the next fight. Even as he does, he’s haunted by his violent, mercenary past.
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Fred is out to find the family of Ionath Krakens star quarterback Quentin Barnes. When Quentin was a scarecrow-skinny orphan boy on Micovi, he was taken in by a restaurant owner named “Mister Sam.” Sam’s knowledge of Quentin’s past will put Fred on the path to discovery — and to lethal danger.
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Frederico Esteban Guissepe Gonzaga, a.k.a. “Fred,” is a private detective searching for the lost family of Quentin Barnes. That search will expose Fred’s own tortured past and possibly destroy his future as well.
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Author Scott Sigler introduces the next GFL season - THE DETECTIVE.
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Originally recorded live at SiglerFest 2K17, Scott and A Kovacs, Director of Døøm, take questions from the Junkies about THE RIDER, the GFL, and all things Siglerverse.
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Find out how the teammates fare after they dismount from their trusted mounts after the final game of the season.
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The Lashing at Loppu is about to get underway, and everything is on the line for Pete, Bess, Ian, Dar, and the Ridgebacks franchise.
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The Ridgebacks know they are being spied upon. Their locker room is bugged, and they are tracked everywhere they go, so how can Pete put together a game plan that the opponents won’t see? Salton the Grimy’s bad debts catch up with him in a very, very bad way. Will the Leader survive?
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The Ridgebacks arrive at Loppu for the showdown with the Ogres, which will determine if they get a chance to defend their title or don’t make the playoffs at all. Will the conflict between Pete and Ian crush the Ridgebacks’ chances? And what kind of dirty tricks will the Ogres try to pull to win this match?
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Pete uncovered Tony’s betrayal and the man’s plan to hurt — or kill — Ridgeback mounts. Including Ol’ Bess. How deep does Gredok the Splithead’s involvement in Dinolition go? And what will Gredok try to crush next?
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Pete was surprised by a visit from Virak the Mean, who was representing Gredok the Splithead. The visit has something to do with Salton the Grimy. Pete left the bar with Virak and is off to get a message from the Splithead himself – but does Gredok want Salton... or Pete?
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The Ridgebacks have moved into third place in the four-team playoff standings — they now control their own destiny. If they win their last game against the Loppu Ogres, they are guaranteed a playoff slot. But, Bess’s savage killing of a downed opposition mount will surely lead to a league suspension or worse. Can the Ridgebacks win without Bess?
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The terrorist attack by Purist Church members has been foiled. Pete, Bess, and the rest of the team are ready to step onto the pitch and do battle. The playoffs hinge on the outcome of this game — can the Ridgebacks prevail against the best team in Dinolition?
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Dar and her mount Yar are trying to break into the starting lineup. Has their moment arrived? Tony’s position as rider is in jeopardy — he wants more money to continue playing the dangerous sport. Is he locker room poison? And a dangerous new element threatens the safety of riders and mounts alike.
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Pete has had it with Tony but wants to give the kid one more chance to straighten up his act. Will Tony seize this opportunity, or is there something more sinister behind his performance decline? Jerry the Triceratops continues to train. Can he crack the starting lineup and be a shining new star in the world of Dinolition?
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Pete continues to train up the team for the critical matchup against the Chachana Resurrected. Ian’s struggles to train a new mount come to a head with a temperamental Achillobator named “Bucky.” Will Ian master his new ride, or will he be bitten … again? Doc Baiman needs money to develop new mounts, but team owner Salton the Grimy refuses to cough up the dough. Can Pete motivate him to further invest in the Ridgebacks?
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Pete and the Ridgebacks try to keep their playoff hopes alive as they prep for their match with the Chachanna Resurrected. Will this be the match where the team finally rolls out Jerry, the young Triceratops?
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Commissioner Rachael Guestford read Poughkeepsie Pete the riot act about his behavior on the pitch. She’s threatening to end his career if he doesn’t play ball. In this episode, Pete deals with the most dangerous mounts his team has — the smart and deadly velociraptors.
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The rivalry between Pete and Ian eases up as Ian deals with the death of Tumult, his primary mount. It’s time for a guest appearance from Becca “the Wrecka” Montagne and everyone’s favorite metaphor-mixing linebacker, John Tweedy! And, Pete is about to have a sit-down with his stingy, contrarian, problematic team owner — Salton the Grimy.
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Poughkeepsie Pete and company prep for another battle in the arena while outside forces with selfish agendas look to derail their season.
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Welcome to the tale of Poughkeepsie Pete, star jockey in the spectacle known as Dinolition.
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This is the final episode of THE ALL-RPO. Fans call in with questions, which author Scott Sigler answers. Hosted by A Kovacs (the ever-so-lovely Director of Døøm).
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Quentin and the Krakens find themselves in the crosshairs of a strange, dangerous enemy. For the first time since leaving Micovi, the game of football becomes the least of Quentin's concerns.
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The Krakens travel to the Galaxy Bowl and run into a heapin' helpin' of trouble. One Ionath player dies here; who will it be?
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The Wabash Wolfpack, the defending GFL champions, host the Ionath Krakens in the opening round of the post-season. This is Quentin's first playoff game; will he be able to lead his team to victory against their arch-rivals twice in one season?
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Quentin, Ma Tweedy, and Tara the Freak discover the reason for Crazy George Starcher's recent behavior. Can he still be trusted? The 2684 GFL All-Pro Team is announced! As the league playoffs begin, what will the Krakens be doing?
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The Krakens must defeat the Vik Vanguard if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. Can Quentin overcome all of his challenges? Will he be able to put the team's needs before his own?
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Ma Tweedy rides herd on Quentin, making him study for the game against the Themala Dreadnaughts while keeping his focus on making the playoffs. Physical injuries begin to take their toll on the Krakens, endangering their chances of continuing into the post-season. Yet it's the mental breakdown of a key player that threatens *far* more than their season.
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Quentin leads the Krakens vs. the D'Kow War Dogs in a game Ionath *must* win if they want any chance to make the playoffs. Can he take his lumps and do what's best for the team? Can he put aside his hurt and anger and lead the Krakens into the post-season for the first time in nine years?
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Quentin continues to search for a coping mechanism that will let him surpass the devastating roadblock dropped on him back in episode 27. Doc Patah betrayed Quentin with a pernicious lie; there's no way he will just let the Doc get away with that. Will the Krakens be looking to hire a new team medic soon? A battle on the practice field may result in the end of Quentin's season. Will the Krakens be able to defeat the To Pirates if Quentin is unable to play?
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Last episode, a surprise visitor crashed the exclusive celebratory dinner. They informed Quentin that he'd been the victim of a horrible deception. His entire worldview has become threatened. How will Quentin react to this astonishing revelation?
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The Krakens celebrate their upset victory, yet George Starcher's mental stability is rapidly deteriorating. Is he becoming truly insane? Quentin, John, and Ju join Quentin's dad and Gredok the Splithead for a celebratory dinner—a meal that will not end well.
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Dan, Akbar, and Tarat the Smasher are back for another installment of the Galaxy's Greatest Sports show. The Krakens travel to planet Fortress to face their undefeated arch-rival, the Wabash Wolfpack. John Tweedy introduces his new and improved "Puke-A-Tron."
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Quentin is now the most sought-after free-agent QB in the entire GFL. His agent, Danny Lundy, has been fielding offers from the McMurdro Murderers, the Mars Planets, and even the To Pirates, the league's most popular franchise. Yet, is Quentin even paying attention? He's been taking a break from his constant focus on football to enjoy spending time with his newfound father. Everything comes to a head when Quentin and Danny sit down with Gredok the Splithead for the final contract negotiation. Will Quentin be suiting up in something other than the Orange and the Black next season?
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Quentin and company face off against the Lu Juggernauts in another must-win contest for the Krakens. Off the field, Quentin gets to know Cillian Carbonaro and starts to understand what it really means to be part of a family.
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Gredok the Splithead, the owner of the Ionath Krakens, calls Quentin to his office. What occurs during this surprise meeting will forever change Quentin's life.
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The Krakens finish their game against the OS1 Orbiting Death. Immediately afterward, a tense showdown occurs between Quentin, Ju Tweedy, Gredok the Splithead, Anna Villani, and Commissioner Froese. Will the mystery guest be able to dispel that tension, or will the news they bring simply make matters worse?
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Quentin attempts to come to grips with a huge contract offer from the To Pirates, his childhood heroes, and the most-storied franchise in the GFL. The Krakens travel to OS1, renewing their bitter rivalry with the Orbiting Death. This is Ju Tweedy's first return to OS1 since he left to become a Kraken. After Yolanda Davenport's devastating article, how will the Orbital Station One crowd welcome their former all-star running back?
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Danny Lundy and Gredok the Splithead go head to head in another round of contract negotiations for Quentin. Know what I mean, budday? The Krakens try for their fourth win of the season when they travel to Alimum to face off against the Armada.
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The Ionath Krakens attempt to rally from their Week Three defeat when they go on the road to clash against the winless Hittoni Hullwalkers. Quentin's tight ends are presenting him with multiple problems: 1) George Starcher's dropped touchdown pass is causing his madness to escalate, and 2) Rick Warburg is continually campaigning for more playing time since this is his critical free-agent year.
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The Krakens are coping with the aftermath of their heartbreaking Week Three defeat, a loss that may have long-term ramifications for tight end George Starcher. Ionath now begins to prep for Week Four against the Hittoni Hullwalkers. We also get to listen to an excerpt that explains the League of Planets' "science first" mentality.
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It's Week Three in Tier One GFL action, and the Krakens are back home at Ionath Stadium. It's foggy and wet under the dome for their game against the Coranadillana Cloud Killers. How will the adverse weather conditions affect their game plan? Will the orange and black be able to continue their winning streak?
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It's Week Two in the GFL season, and the Krakens go on the road to take on the Yall Criminals. Who will win the quarterback showdown between Quentin and all-star QB Rick Renaud, the highest-paid player in the history of the game? Off the field, is Quentin being watched by powerful organizations? The Tweedy brothers get Quentin a present because they are just so damn caring, albeit in a uniquely Tweedy fashion.
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The Krakens prepare to move into a Week Two contest against the Yall Criminals. Quentin finally gets payback for the trauma he suffered dining with his Ki linemen. That's right, it's Bar-B-Que time!
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It's opening day in the GFL! Teams tear into each other in the hope of climbing their first step toward a Galaxy Bowl title. Quentin leads his team onto the home turf of Ionath Stadium to do battle against the Isis Ice Storm. Can Quentin overcome the galaxy-wide points-shaving scandal and grab victory in front of 180,000 screaming Krakens fans?
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The "final cut" causes heartbreak in many players who had hoped to earn glory upon the Tier One GFL Gridiron. Quentin watches helplessly as the Krakens finalize their 2684 roster, forcing him to say farewell to both friends and former teammates.
Quentin confronts Don Pine about Yolanda Davenport's Galaxy Sports cover story. This article paints Quentin as a villain, yet he's actually being blamed for Don's choices. Will Don step up, set the record straight, and take responsibility for his own actions?
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Media Day blows up in Quentin's face when Yolanda Davenport's well-timed cover story finally hits. The season changes instantly for Quentin and the Krakens as the accusations start to pile up, and he becomes the galaxy's number one villain.
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Krakens Media Day is here again. Has Quentin finally learned how to portray the Krakens to the public? Michael Kimberlin tempts Quentin to learn the exobiology of non-humans with a little holo of what might be the galaxy's most dangerous game.
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Quentin and Gredok the Splithead are summoned to the office of GFL Commissioner Rob Froese aboard his ship, the Regulator. Quentin sees a plethora of "ancient" football relics in Froese's office. Will Quentin be suspended for the Krakens Tier One season opener? An excerpt from "The GFL For Dummies" covers GFL expansion in this episode.
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We finally learn more about the Prawatt species. This year's batch of Krakens rookies also joins the team.
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The second week of pre-season brings the dreaded "two-a-day" practices. Quentin dines once again with his ever-so-dainty Ki linemen, and his Sklorno teammates assist Coach Hokor and him in picking free-agent defensive backs.
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Quentin's past catches up with him when he runs afoul of GFL commissioner Rob Froese, angering Gredok the Splithead. We also glimpse Quentin's past as a skinny orphan miner on Micovi.
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When the Krakens report to the locker room for the first practice of the season, Quentin has an early run-in with Rick Warburg. Danny Lundy and Gredok square off in contract negotiations, while Choto the Bright embraces his role as Quentin's private bodyguard.
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As the season gets underway, Yitzhak takes Quentin to meet Danny Lundy, agent to the stars. Like he's done for Yitzhak and John Tweedy, Danny thinks he's the one to help Quentin manage his intricate contract negotiations. All Quentin has to do is get used to Danny's unusual personality and uniqueness.
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The pre-season is here! As Quentin finishes up his scouting work, he begins preparing the Krakens for their second Tier One season on the gridiron. Dan, Akbar, and Tarat the Smasher of "The Galaxy's Greatest Sports Show" are back, and there's also an excerpt from "Earth: The Birthplace of Sentients."
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Quentin goes head-to-head with Hokor the Hookchest as the team decides on new rookies. Is Quentin ready to play the manipulation game with Quyth Leaders? Quentin also goes on a full tour of the Touchback and meets the overly friendly Captain Kate Cheevers. "Do you like to go fast, Quentin?" *wink-twitch*
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Quentin meets with his private investigator Fred (a.k.a., Frederico Esteban Guiseppe Gonzaga). Has Fred discovered any information about Quentin's family? John Tweedy, Coach Hokor, and Quentin scout for new players at the Tier Three tournament.
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Quentin Barnes & the Krakens are back. Here we go with Book 3 in the Galactic Football League series!
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A shout out to you, listener, from me, the author.
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This is the final episode of THE STARTER. Fans call in with questions, which author Scott Sigler answers. Hosted by A Kovacs (the ever-so-lovely Director of Døøm).
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This is it, Junkies! The last episode of THE STARTER. Final season standings, including who wins the Galaxy Bowl, and a bit of looking forward to next season.
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Quentin and his fellow gridiron warriors square off against the Mars Planets -- winner stays in Tier 1, the loser is sent back down to Tier 2. The time for talk is over; Let's get it on!
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It's a must-win game against the toughest opponent possible: the defending GFL champion Jupiter Jacks. Quentin & company travel to the Sol System for a pitched gridiron battle in the Jupiter Net Colony. Denver was traded to the Jacks earlier in the season: will she be geared up for payback against the Krakens? If Ionath loses this one, they are relegated back to Tier Two.
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The tension between Quentin and Ju has finally come to a head. Ju's intentionally detrimental antics on the field are hurting the Krakens in more ways than one: their divisional standing, the team's unity, and their ability to excel. It all ends one way or the other in this episode.
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The Krakens face off against the Yall Criminals and the Hullwalkers in this giant episode spanning both weeks 10 & 11. Yet the real fight isn't out on the gridiron. As Ju jeopardizes the team's unity and their divisional standing, Quentin realizes he'll do whatever it takes to keep the Krakens in Tier One.
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Quentin and the Krakens head to the planet Satah to play the Coranadillana Cloudkillers. With Ju Tweedy's intentions unknowable on the field, Quentin struggles between listening to his instincts and running the plays that Hokor calls.
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Quentin's first trip to a Sklorno world lets him see a new level of overpopulation and also gives him his first direct experience with the "Church of Quentin Barnes." The Krakens face the Alimum armada in a critical match-up. Ionath is on the relegation bubble and badly needs this win.
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Quentin and Ju Tweedy have a heart-to-heart, and their fight for control of the Krakens begins. Did Quentin make the right choice in bringing this guy in?
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Commissioner Froese and Gredok the Splithead exchange angry memos about the Grace McDermott investigation. Quentin gets a message from Ma Tweedy, and Ju Tweedy lines up for his first game as a Kraken against the Lu Juggernauts.
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So you think the FDO™ cliffhangered you last episode on Orbital Station One, with Quentin, Becca, Choto, and John facing off against Anna Villani to try and rescue The Mad Ju? Well, fear not, faithful Junkie! All those loose ends are tied up right here, right now.
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Quentin, John Tweedy, Choto the Bright, Mum-O-Killowe, and Rebecca Montagne are on Orbital Station 1 to rescue The Mad Ju. But getting to OS1 was only part of the challenge; now they have to find Ju — and safely get him back on the Hypatia — without running into Anna Villani's goons.
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Quentin and the Krakens finally get a chance to catch their breath during the Krakens' bye week. Quentin takes the Hypatia on a trip to Orbital Station One for some of Ma Tweedy's galaxy-famous tuna noodle casserole. Frederico, John Tweedy, Choto the Bright, Mum-O-Killowee, and Rebecca Montagne come along for the ride. It's all fun and games until John's brother Ju finds himself in an untenable situation. Will John and his Kraken pals be able to pull his brother out of the fire?
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The Krakens square off against their arch-rival, the Wabash Wolfpack. Gredok the Splithead has a long-standing beef with Wolfpack owner Gloria Ogawa. Can Quentin & company win this important game for their owner? Or will this be one more factor in Gredok's growing list of grievances against his young quarterback?
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The Krakens have fallen to last place, and injuries are mounting up. Will Quentin pull the trigger on some key roster changes? Or will he stand by his friends and go to war with the army he has?
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Quentin and the Krakens square off against his childhood favorite, the To Pirates. Quentin will lead his team against Frank Zimmer, the best quarterback in the league. The improved protection Aka-Na-Tak is giving Quentin has shored up the Krakens offensive line. How will facing off against his childhood hero affect Quentin? Will the Krakens prevail?
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How does the GFL handle different planets' varying atmospheres and gravity to keep gameplay consistent? Find out in this episode. On the only field that really matters, Ionath welcomes the visiting Shorah Warlords in a must-win game for the Krakens.
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Quentin realizes he has to bond with all of the races on the team, not just the humans if the Krakens are going to become a winning franchise. Sharing a meal with the huge and vicious Ki offensive linemen will prove to be a multicultural experience not soon forgotten.
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The Krakens finish their game against the Themala Dreadnaughts. Will Quentin run the plays that are called? Or, will he again try to run his own game instead of running the offense of coach Hokor the Hookchest?
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Sunday Football on the UBS network brings you coverage of the Ionath Krakens' home opener against the Themala Dreadnaughts. Quentin's on the field while Chick McGee and Masarra the Observant bring you the action from the booth. Frederico and Quentin have a critical meeting because the PI has discovered information about the parade bombing.
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Quentin hangs out with John Tweedy and meets his brother Ju. Quentin receives a hefty fine from the league and is introduced to a lovely little thing called "taxes." So why does the GFL use yards instead of meters? Why is English the official language of football across the entire galaxy? What happened to rugby/soccer/Aussie football, you ask? Find all of those answers here, and get a brief explanation of seven centuries of football, from 1878 to 2683.
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After the game with the Isis Ice Storm is over, Quentin, Yassoud, and John Tweedy head out on the town. While Quentin is nearly always interested in seeing the local sites, tonight, the boys have a special surprise in store for him.
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In this episode, we finish up the Kraken's season opener against the Isis Ice Storm. The first half is in the books, and the Krakens are behind. Can they mount a second-half comeback?
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Quentin leads the Krakens onto the field for the 2683 season opener against the Isis Ice Storm. He better watch out for Isis All-Pro defensive end Ryan Nossek, a hulking HeavyG with five confirmed on-field kills to his name. You'll hear the roar of the crowd as the regular season finally begins.
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The Tier One regular season has begun! The Coranadillana Cloud Killers start the season against the To Pirates, and your own Ionath Krakens prepare for their opener against the Isis Ice Storm. Will Quentin be able to begin the season with a victory?
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This episode finds Quentin suffering through practice with the offensive line, sacked repeatedly even though he's in his red "no touch" jersey. And then the GFL Commissioner pays a surprise visit to the Touchback; he never shows up unless something's seriously wrong.
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Quentin's growing fame brings offers for endorsement deals, including one from yacht maker Manny Sayed. The Krakens' offensive line troubles continue with no solution in sight. Week One against the Isis Ice Storm is right around the corner, and that means Quentin will square off against All-Pro defensive end Ryan Nossek.
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Quentin continues to develop his passing game in practice, but the Krakens are horribly exposed at right offensive guard. If Quentin doesn't get some passing protection, he won't have time to throw. When talk of a trade comes up, will Quentin be able to separate business from friendship?
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Media Day is here! Quentin's first press conference as the starting quarterback of the Ionath Krakens turns out to be more difficult than he anticipates. We talk about the Quyth life cycle and meet the Leekee for the first time.
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Quentin's efforts to take full control of the Krakens run into obstacles from an unexpected source. He finally gets to try out his new receivers as the Krakens prepare for opening day.
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The rookies arrive on the Touchback after surviving their tests at the Combine, but this time, Quentin is meeting the new recruits as the starting quarterback of the Krakens. This season, a mere thirteen weeks after Quentin arrived himself, the greenhorns include FB/QB Rebecca Montange, AKA Becca the Wrecka.
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The free agents have arrived on the Touchback, and Quentin gets input on personnel decisions this season. Ionath needs to bolster their defensive backfield, offensive line, and tight ends. What kind of talent will he add to the Krakens roster? The process of building a championship team starts here.
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Tier Two All-Pro selections from the last season are announced. Did Quentin Barnes win "Rookie of the Year?" The pressures of big-time football start to add up for Quentin, pushing him into conflict with backup quarterback Yhitzak Goldman.
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Quentin & the Krakens deal with the aftermath of the championship parade. Can they successfully manage all of these distractions? The Tier One season is approaching fast.
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Everyone loves a parade! Quentin and the Krakens get their Tier Two Championship parade. The residents of Ionath pack into the rad-free dome to celebrate the Tier One promotion of the orange and black.
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John Tweedy takes Quentin to see private detective Frederico Esteban Giuseppe Gonada. Quentin's Purist Nation upbringing again barrels headlong against modern times.
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Step right up and get your season tickets to the Ionath Krakens 2683 campaign. Thrill to the sound of bone-crunching hits! Feel your heart pump at the roar of 180,000-plus fans screaming for blood at Ionath Stadium! Watch as second-year quarterback Quentin Barnes leads the orange and the black onto the field of battle in the second book of the Galactic Football League series.
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That's a wrap for TITLE FIGHT, the first GFL novella. It fits nicely between SEASON ONE, THE ROOKIE, and SEASON THREE: THE STARTER, which is next in the feed. The entire GFL series incorporates nine novels and six novellas into one unified timeline. In short, you have many stories ahead of you.
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The fight is over. The champion is crowned. What comes next? Something you did not expect...
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Korak the Cutter and Chaiyal "The Heretic" North are finally in the octagon, in the fight of their lives. Who will win? Who will lose? How much pain can each fighter take?
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Korak the Cutter and Chiyal "The Heretic" North prepare to enter the octagon. All hell is about to break loose.
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It's weigh-in time for the fight of the millennia. Korak the Cutter prepares for his bout with The Heretic.
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Deals have been made, but there's always a price to pay. The Heretic got what he wanted, but at what cost?
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IFA champion Korak the Cutter already has enough problems, but now things may get worse when crimelord Gredok the Splithead pays a visit to someone in Korak's camp.
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Chiyal "The Heretic" North, recently crowned heavyweight champion of the galaxy, faces a new challenge. His legacy is on the line, as his title.
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Vikor the Black and Korak the Cutter face off over whether to accept Chiyal "The Heretic" North's challenge.
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Chiyal "The Heretic" North takes to the octagon for some intense, brutal MMA fighting. It's not just fighters with different styles; it's fighters of different species going at it in the galaxy's most violent bloodsport.
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TITLE FIGHT is Season Two of the Galactic Football League series.
Meet Korak the Cutter, the reigning galactic heavyweight champion of the Intergalactic Fight Association (IFA).
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That's it for Season One, THE ROOKIE. In Season Two, THE STARTER, Quentin, and the Ionath Krakens move to the big time -- Tier One. I hope you continue with the GFL series. When the series is complete, there will be nine novels and six novellas. To learn more about the series, or about me, or to see more of my works -- including print, eBook, and ad-free audiobook versions -- search for me on Amazon or visit scottsigler.com.
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In this final episode of THE ROOKIE, the Krakens duke it out against the Earthlings. The winner moves on to Tier One — the loser goes home, the season a failure. Can Quentin and his teammates achieve their season-long goal?
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Dan, Akbar, and Tarat the Smasher debate the pending game playoff game between Ionath and Texas.
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The Krakens are in the playoffs, which means Quentin's first-ever trip to Earth for the tilt against the Texas Earthlings at Hudson Bay Stadium.
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Quentin leads his Krakens against the Quyth Survivors in the final regular season game. If they win, the Krakens will be the Quyth Irradiated Conference Champions and are in the Tier Two Tournament. That means the possibility of jumping up to Tier One. If they lose, their season is finished.
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Quentin, Don Pine, and the Krakens are on a roll, having won five straight to claim sole possession of first place. Can they keep it going with a Week Eight win against host Quyth Survivors (3-5)? Ionath prepares for this must-win contest.
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The Krakens (5-2) have climbed back into playoff contention, but now they face their toughest challenge against the first-place Glory Warpigs (6-1).
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Ionath celebrates its third straight victory, then hosts the Bigg Diggers (2-4) in a very winnable game. Can the Krakens make it four in a row and stay in the playoff hunt?
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Week Six kicks off as the Krakens (3-2) take on the first-place Orbiting Death (4-1) at the Black Hole stadium on Orbital Station One. The Krakens must win to stay in the playoff hunt. Is starting QB Donald Pine still on the take? Quentin is watching, just waiting for his chance.
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The Krakens (3-2) try to settle in at Orbital Station One, also known as The Ace. Quentin and the team prepare for a critical showdown against first-place Orbiting Death (4-1). Don Pine is tapped for the start, and that does not sit well with Quentin at all.
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The conclusion of the Sky Demolition game: can Quentin pull off the upset?
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Pine is injured, so it's up to Quentin to guide his Krakens (1-2) to a win against the Sky Demolition (0-3).
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Quentin only has a few days left to bond with the team before their next game. He needs to make them want to play for him instead of just biding their time until Pine returns from his injury. Quentin bathed with the Ki; what can he do to ingratiate himself with the Sklorno and the Quyth Warriors?
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Quentin begins to see his dreams coming true as he makes his first start in the GFL. Unfortunately, it's against the best team in Tier Two, the Whitok Pioneers (2-0). Will Quentin throw the game so that he can keep the Krakens out of the playoffs and see his contract bought out by Tier One powerhouse To Pirates? Or will he lead his Krakens to victory and get them back into the playoff hunt?
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The Krakens try to recover from a loss to the Hydras with a Week Three road game against the Whitok Pioneers (2-0).
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Ionath takes on the Grontak Hydras (0-1) in Week Two action.
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Hokor is furious with Quentin's independent streak. Quentin has to pay the piper for not following Hokor's directions in the huddle. Quentin and Tweedy finally have a confrontation. Who will come out victorious, and what will the stakes be?
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It's time for the season opener! The Krakens play host to the Woo Wallcrawlers in a critical Week One matchup. It finally sinks into Quentin's skull that he's the third-string quarterback. Will he see any playing time against the Wallcrawlers? If he does, is he ready for real Tier Two football?
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Quentin arrives in Ionath City and has his first practice on the Kraken's home field. This is Ionath Stadium, which seats 185,000 sentients and is known as The Big Eye. Full contact is finally here, and Quentin finds out what it's like to be hit by Tier Two players.
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Coach Hokor thinks Quentin could be the best player in the league two to three years from now. Gredok tells Hokor they don't have that long. The Krakens must win this season if Hokor wants to keep his job. Quentin is busting his ass to adjust to the speed of Tier Two, but he's got a long way to go. The Krakens arrive home at Ionath City, which is located on the planet Ionath.
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Everyone thinks the quarterback position has its starter — Don Pine — but Quentin is out to change that, starting off a clash of personalities that will last the entire season.
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Quentin shares his first meal with his teammates, and experiences his first practice. He learns the hard way that the GFL is a higher level of competition.
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Quentin arrives on The Touchback, the frigate that has been converted to the Kraken's team bus. He meets his competition for the starting spot, two-time GFL champion QB Don Pine and perpetual bench-warmer Yhitzak Goldman.
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Quentin's ordeal at The Combine continues: the testing is over, but now he faces the "sub-races" face-to-face for the first time in his life. He has to deal with nine-foot-tall Sklorno receivers, thick Quyth Warrior linebackers, a team doctor that floats, and a 560-pound Ki defensive lineman whose goal for the season is to cripple Quentin.
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Quentin prepares for his ordeal at The Combine, a former war prison that now screens GFL rookies. All prospective players are tested for body modifications and performance-enhancing drugs. Either one of these will earn you a death sentence in the Cretarakian Empire.
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A fear of flying is one thing, a fear of interstellar travel is another. The one problem with Quentin's goal of being the galaxy's best quarterback? He has to suffer through his ongoing fear that every punch-out will be his last.
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Pro football players are a commodity to be bought and sold. Quentin Barnes is no exception. Someone is about to buy his contract and give him a shot at his dreams.
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Meet Quentin Barnes, star quarterback of the Purist Nation Football League. His talent has drawn the attention of scouts from around the galaxy. Who will wind up owning his contract?
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler presents THE ROOKIE, Season One of the Galactic Football League series, a high-octane mashup of scifi, crime fiction, and sports drama.
"THE ROOKIE is a futuristic ride that takes football to the next level.”
John Clayton, ESPN
Set in a lethal, star-spanning pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the criminal underworld of THE GODFATHER with the space-opera style of STAR WARS and the intense gridiron action of ANY GIVEN SUNDAY.
"A summer blockbuster movie in print. If you're a sports fan, a scifi reader - or both - this book is a touchdown of a read."
Lars Anderson, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated.
“You're not gonna get actual sports that are as gleefully entertaining and as batsh*t insane as what unfolds in The Rookie anytime soon."
Drew Magary, DEFECTOR
Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill the very aliens he’ll play with and against. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "died on the field."
"If you like scifi and sports, you're unlikely to find a better combination than THE ROOKIE."
Phil Plait, DISCOVER MAGAZINE
THE ROOKIE is free wherever you listen to podcasts. For print, eBook, and audiobook versions, check the links at scottsigler.com/products/the-rookie.
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