Synopses & Reviews
One of the best military science fiction series on the market,” (Monsters and Critics) The Lost Fleet delivers thrilling combat on a grand space opera scale. Now, Admiral John Black Jack” Geary embarks on a brand new missionto defend the Alliance from itselfin New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbells latest action-packed novel
Two Syndicate World star systems have fallen prey to a mysterious fleet of warshipsa fleet controlled entirely by artificial intelligencethat is now targeting Alliance space. The warships are no mystery to Geary. They were developed by his government to ensure security, but malfunctioned. If the Syndics learn the truth, the war with the Alliance will resume with a vengeance.
As the government attempts to conceal the existence of the A.I. warshipsand its role in their creationGeary pursues them, treading a fine line between mutiny and obedience. But it soon becomes clear that his fleet is no match for the firepower of the machine-piloted armada.
With the help of the Dancer species of aliens, Geary has tracked the A.I. ships to their secret base in the supposedly mythical Unity Alternate star system where his fleet, the last hope of the Alliances future, will end the conflict at any cost
Review
Praise for The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Novels “One of the best military science fiction series on the market.”—Monsters and Critics
“Once again, the visceral action comes fast and furious...Well up to the high standards established by this intriguing series.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[An] entertaining entry in an always-enjoyable series…Something to be savored.”—SF Site
“Engaging entertainment.”—SFRevu
Review
and#8220;To round out what makes the Lost Fleet series, and
Steadfast in particular, great reading is the characters...Fans of the Honor Harrington series, Star Wars or Star Trek, or any other military science fiction series will enjoy [this] series.and#8221;and#8212;
Sporadic Reviews and#8220;[Steadfast] was emotional, humorous, packed with social commentary, and we got to see more space battles where the combatants take every advantage they could out of the laws of physics.and#8221;and#8212;Amazing Stories
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell continues his "series of fast-paced adventure" (SFRevu) as The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier continues...
Admiral John and#147;Black Jackand#8221; Geary and the crew of Dauntless have safely escorted important alien representatives to Earth. But before they can depart for home, two of Gearyand#8217;s key lieutenants vanish. The search for his missing men leads Geary on a far-flung chase, ultimately ending at the one spot in space from which all humans have been banned: the moon Europa. Any ship that lands there must stay or be destroyedand#151;leaving Geary to face the most profound moral dilemma of his life.
To make matters worse, strains on the Alliance are growing as the Syndics continue to meddle. Geary is ordered to take a small force to the border of Syndic space. But what he finds there is a danger much greater than anyone expected: a mysterious threat that could finally force the Alliance to its kneesand#133;
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About the Author
Jack Campbell” is the pen name of John G. Hemry, a retired naval officer who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis before serving with the surface fleet and in a variety of other assignments. He is the author of The Lost Fleet series (Guardian, Invincible, Dreadnaught) as well as The Lost Stars series (Perilous Shield, Tarnished Knight) the Starks War series (Stark's Command, Stark's Crusade), and the Paul Sinclair series (A Just Determination, Burden of Proof). His short fiction appears frequently in Analog magazine. He lives with his indomitable wife and three children in Maryland.