This series is, possibly with the exception of Echoes of Glory, really my kind of military science fiction. They do not really manage to get to a five out of five rating but they are mostly solid four out of five star ones. Continue reading Cauldron of Fire & Dauntless: My kind of military sci-fi.
This book really spent too much time on the politics and political machinations between the three main nations in the main plot. It’s a shame really for the first three books where quite good. This one was not so much my cup of tea though. Continue reading Echoes of Glory: Too much politics and political machinations.
The continuation of Tyler Barron’s adventures in the war between the Confederation and the (communist) Union continues. On the whole though it was a soundly entertaining read. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Continue reading Ruins of Empire: Good read even though I am a little irked by the ending.
Call to Arms takes off were Duel in The Dark finished. The inevitable War with the oppressive, communist inspired, Union has begun and to no ones surprise it does not start well for the Confederation. That is what you get when you divert military budget to short sighted buying of votes. It is a very good piece of military science fiction adventure with a few twists, plenty of action and likable characters (heroes). Continue reading Call to Arms: Good classic military Sci-Fi.
Duel in the Dark is a good start of a new series, Blood on the Stars, from Jay Allan. It is a action filled story which essentially is a prelude to an all out war. It has good world building, enjoyable characters and plenty of action. Continue reading Duel in the Dark: Good start of a new series
The Shadow Legions (Crimson Worlds, #7) by Jay Allan My rating: 6 out of 10 stars The war with the First Imperium is over, and Grand Fleet is limping home from the frontier. Erik Cain, Augustus Garret, and the rest of the high command are grimly satisfied that humanity has been saved from the First Imperium menace. There is no joy, however…no elation at the … Continue reading The Shadow Legions – Good book but depressing story
To Hell’s Heart (Crimson Worlds, #6) by Jay Allan My rating: 7 out of 10 stars The combined forces of humanity have beaten back the First Imperium invasion. For the first time, the enemy has been defeated in battle. The cost was high in blood and suffering, but the Line held. The heart of human-occupied space has been saved from annihilation. For now. There is … Continue reading To Hell’s Heart – Good book but somewhat unsatisfactory ending
The Line Must Hold (Crimson Worlds, #5) by Jay Allan My rating: 8 out of 10 stars The robotic legions of the First Imperium burst into human space, destroying everything in their path. Their antimatter-powered fleets drove back the desperately defending human forces, seizing world after world. Directed by the maniacal Regent, the enemy pressed forward with one goal – the destruction of mankind. The … Continue reading The Line Must Hold – Good book, lots of fighting
The First Imperium (Crimson Worlds, #4) by Jay Allan My rating: 7 out of 10 stars The Alliance and its colonies have called a truce and signed the Confederation Agreement, providing the frontier worlds with guarantees of self-government. No one expects the deal to last, and both sides are preparing for the next showdown. But from the depths of space another challenge is coming, one … Continue reading The First Imperium – Now we’re back in business again
A Little Rebellion (Crimson Worlds, #3) by Jay Allan My rating: 6 out of 10 stars The Third Frontier War is over, and the Western Alliance is triumphant. All across human-occupied space, colony worlds celebrate the coming of peace. But peace is an elusive dream, and more trouble is brewing. The war was expensive, and the economies of the Superpowers, always fragile, are on the … Continue reading A Little Rebellion – Better than the previous but. . .
The Cost of Victory (Crimson Worlds, #2) by Jay Allan My rating: 5 out of 10 stars The Third Frontier War is raging, and all across human-occupied space worlds are burning. Massive fleets struggle for dominance and kilometer-long war ships exchange thermonuclear barrages. Battered in the early years of the war, the Western Alliance is resurgent. The brilliant Admiral Augustus Garret leads the Alliance fleet … Continue reading The Cost of Victory – Much better and much worse than the first book
Marines (Crimson Worlds, #1) by Jay Allan My rating: 7 out of 10 stars Erik Cain joined the marines to get off death row. The deal was simple; enlist to fight in space and he would be pardoned for all his crimes. In the 23rd Century, assault troops go into battle wearing AI-assisted, nuclear-powered armor, but it is still men and blood that win battles. … Continue reading Marines – Far from perfect but I liked it
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