Synopses & Reviews
The fourth bookin the epic saga of humankind'swar of transcendence
Humanity had appeared to fend off theSh'daar assault once and for all, though they never learned why the alien empire was driven to halt Earth's advancement toward technological Singularity.
But in this war of worlds, victory is always elusive.And now a new battle begins.
After twenty years of peace, not one but two fragiletruces are unraveling. Alexander Koenig, the former Navycommander whose heroics forced the Sh'daar intosubmission, has won a second term as President of theUnited States of North America. But pursuing hismandate—sovereignty from the centuries-old EarthConfederation—becomes a risky proposition dueto events taking place on the other side of the galaxy.A Confederation research vessel has been ambushed.Destroyers are descending on a human colony. It seemsthe Sh'daar have betrayed their treaty, and allnations must stand united—or face certain death.
Review
“The action is full-blooded and almost nonstop, yet the well-developed background is surprisingly rich and logical. … As immersive as it is impressive.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Review
“Douglas knows his SF.” Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The fourth book in the popular
Star Carrier science fiction series,
Deep Space by Ian Douglas is an action-packed tale of humankind's struggle to bring down an evil empire that spans the universe.
Twenty years after the fragile truce with the Shdaar, Koenig is now President of the USNA, and Gray is skipper of the CVS America... soon to be promoted to commander of the entire battle group, Koenigs old position, and one which he might not be ready for. The truce with the alien Shdaar is unraveling as many predicted, and Humankind still knows little about them, or what they are.
About the Author
Ian Douglas, one of the many pseudonyms for writer William H. Keith, is the New York Times bestselling author of the popular military SF series The Heritage Trilogy, The Legacy Trilogy, The Inheritance Trilogy, and the ongoing Star Carrier and Star Corpsman series. A former naval corpsman, he lives in Pennsylvania.