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K.R. Vance

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in Seattle, The United States

April 24, 1984

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Former military aviator K.R. Vance traded the cockpit for the command deck. Drawing on a career defined by G-forces, tactical intercepts, and aerospace mechanics, he now writes high-octane Military Space Opera and Hard Sci-Fi where the physics matter just as much as the firepower.

He writes for readers who are tired of heroes surviving on plot armor. In a Vance novel, victory isn't handed down by destiny—it’s a math equation solved in the cold vacuum of deep space using orbital mechanics, fleet logistics, and kinetic impact. His flagship series, The Vanguard Calculus, blends the gritty realism of asymmetrical warfare with massive dreadnought fleets and high-stakes command strategy.

When he isn't plotting the collapse of galactic empires, K.R. ...more

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Average rating: 4.03 · 109 ratings · 42 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Ambush: A Hard Military Space Fleet Thriller (The Vanguard Calculus Book 1) 3.95 avg rating — 56 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Crucible Directive 4.43 avg rating — 18 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kinetic Harvest: A Hard Sci-Fi Space Naval Thriller (The Vanguard Calculus Book 3) 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Surplus Line: A Hard Sci-Fi Space Naval Thriller (The Vanguard Calculus Book 4) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vanguard Calculus: Books 1-3: A Hard Sci-Fi Space Naval Thriller Box Set (Volume 1) 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Holding Cost: A Hard Sci-Fi Space Naval Thriller (The Vanguard Calculus Book 5) 3.50 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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K.R. Vance liked Jeff Harlow's review of The Crucible Directive (Prequel to The Vanguard Calculus): "I received a promotional copy for an honest review. I loved it! This book is a wonderful introduction to the series. I especially like the difficulty added to space travel in this series. Instead of glossing over the physical requirements and hardship" Read more of this review »
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K.R. Vance liked Stephen's review of The Crucible Directive (Prequel to The Vanguard Calculus): "What an amazing book! Thorne and crew are under the gun from the first paragraph of this series prequel. And it intensifies from there. It was so good, I’ve already pre-ordered the first book in the series, which drops in early June. I can hardly wai" Read more of this review »
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K.R. Vance liked Anne's review of The Crucible Directive (Prequel to The Vanguard Calculus): "K R Vance's gripping story is about math, teamwork and trust. I loved the story with the authentic details of an old spaceship down to the smells. I loved learning to know the characters and the way integrity pits itself with stubborn perseverance ag" Read more of this review »
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K.R. Vance liked Arthur Rosenblatt's review of The Crucible Directive (Prequel to The Vanguard Calculus): "This was an exciting space adventure story. Thorne is a new quiet action hero. Despite the adversity he experienced in the beginning, he stood firm behind trusted principles. Jazz is a character, and there appears to be more dimensions to her. While " Read more of this review »
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