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Grimm's War #6
A Grimm Decision
It's not the war he wanted.
Commander Jacob T. Grimm is eager to get back in the war, but when an ambassador to a nothing planet called Cordoba pulls strings, Interceptor is the convenient puppet.
Assigned to escort the ambassador, a company of Marines, and participate in wargames with Cordoba, Jacob fears the only action will be against boredom.
He couldn't be more wrong.
A coup is brewing on Cordoba and Interceptor and the Marines of Bravo Two-Five are caught right in the middle.
Betrayed on every side, Jacob has to come up with his most daring plan yet, if he's going to save his crew and his ship.
What Jacob doesn't know, though, is an old enemy is in league with the coup. An enemy that wants Commander Jacob T. Grimm's head.
Trapped between a rebellion and invaders, Jacob can't see a way out. There may be no victory he can achieve. Attack or defend someone will die—and only Jacob can decide who.
Grab your MP-17, strap into the Corsair, and prepare for A Grimm Decision. Buy it now and start reading it immediately upon release!
From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes book six in the military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek.
Commander Jacob T. Grimm is eager to get back in the war, but when an ambassador to a nothing planet called Cordoba pulls strings, Interceptor is the convenient puppet.
Assigned to escort the ambassador, a company of Marines, and participate in wargames with Cordoba, Jacob fears the only action will be against boredom.
He couldn't be more wrong.
A coup is brewing on Cordoba and Interceptor and the Marines of Bravo Two-Five are caught right in the middle.
Betrayed on every side, Jacob has to come up with his most daring plan yet, if he's going to save his crew and his ship.
What Jacob doesn't know, though, is an old enemy is in league with the coup. An enemy that wants Commander Jacob T. Grimm's head.
Trapped between a rebellion and invaders, Jacob can't see a way out. There may be no victory he can achieve. Attack or defend someone will die—and only Jacob can decide who.
Grab your MP-17, strap into the Corsair, and prepare for A Grimm Decision. Buy it now and start reading it immediately upon release!
From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes book six in the military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 12, 2023
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Jeffery H. Haskell
38 books278 followersAward-winning Journalist and USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell thinks he should always be himself… unless he can be Spider-Man. Then, he should be Spidey. He’s a lifelong lover of comic books and science fiction, and he owns his geek status by quoting Aliens and Star Trek at every given opportunity. When he realized he could make a living writing about his obsessions, he jumped at the chance. With the incredible support of his amazing wife and spectacular children, Jeffery lives the dream of bringing his imagination to the page and on occasion, he writes about love and marriage.
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March 13, 2024
Fantastic space opera
Another great installment of a fantastic military sci fi series. Love Grimm and his crew. Here it is about the return of the sinister Guild. I very much enjoy seeing them working to influence a planet's election and also throw military force behind a corrupt government. I think the author let's the bad guys off the hook a bit too much with Russian pro...oh, sorry, Guild propaganda, though.
Another great installment of a fantastic military sci fi series. Love Grimm and his crew. Here it is about the return of the sinister Guild. I very much enjoy seeing them working to influence a planet's election and also throw military force behind a corrupt government. I think the author let's the bad guys off the hook a bit too much with Russian pro...oh, sorry, Guild propaganda, though.
October 21, 2023
A step down in quality and story
I absolutely love the Grimm’s War series and have probably been spoiled. However, this book was a bit of a disappointment. It felt rushed and the quality suffered with some glaring errors and repetitions that weren’t in previous books. The book also was significantly shorter in length. I hope Haskell (and his editor) takes a step back and takes the time to get it right again. I really look forward to the next edition.
I absolutely love the Grimm’s War series and have probably been spoiled. However, this book was a bit of a disappointment. It felt rushed and the quality suffered with some glaring errors and repetitions that weren’t in previous books. The book also was significantly shorter in length. I hope Haskell (and his editor) takes a step back and takes the time to get it right again. I really look forward to the next edition.
October 19, 2023
In book 6 the Interceptor and Commander Grimm are babysitting an ambassador and his wife plus attendants. They're going to a distant planet that is halfway between two empires. So far, so good.
Things get interesting right from the start. The planet is having problems that soon will blow up in Commander Grimm's face. He and his marines will have some hard choices to face. If that's not enough some people are playing dirty just to throw a wrench in the plans. And an old nemesis is returning. The only question is when.
I really enjoyed book six. It's tight, and while it's not a massive space opera story like some of the earlier books have been, that's alright. I have a feeling this book will lead directly to what happens next with the Caliphate, the Guild, and more. Since most of the action is restricted to just a single planet it makes the characters pop and come alive, which I really enjoyed. We also get to see the commander's emotional side which was good.
The editing is solid and the plot flows. What more could you ask from a book like this? 5/5*
Things get interesting right from the start. The planet is having problems that soon will blow up in Commander Grimm's face. He and his marines will have some hard choices to face. If that's not enough some people are playing dirty just to throw a wrench in the plans. And an old nemesis is returning. The only question is when.
I really enjoyed book six. It's tight, and while it's not a massive space opera story like some of the earlier books have been, that's alright. I have a feeling this book will lead directly to what happens next with the Caliphate, the Guild, and more. Since most of the action is restricted to just a single planet it makes the characters pop and come alive, which I really enjoyed. We also get to see the commander's emotional side which was good.
The editing is solid and the plot flows. What more could you ask from a book like this? 5/5*
June 6, 2024
I like this but be warned. It ends on a cliffhanger. It’s also about 90 pages shorter than book 4; think author cut one long story into two. Not happy about that.
Also all the books in series have a great deal of fast plot balancing with story/character building. This one is less balanced with more plot because our favorite Interceptor crew and Nadia don’t get much development. Nadia gets less than a page. Instead we have rich settings on the planet (which I enjoy) and some development of minor characters.
First half is dull.
Don't get me wrong, this is still a very good novel, just not quite up to Mr. Haskell's standards set in the other Grimm War books.
Also all the books in series have a great deal of fast plot balancing with story/character building. This one is less balanced with more plot because our favorite Interceptor crew and Nadia don’t get much development. Nadia gets less than a page. Instead we have rich settings on the planet (which I enjoy) and some development of minor characters.
First half is dull.
Don't get me wrong, this is still a very good novel, just not quite up to Mr. Haskell's standards set in the other Grimm War books.
October 17, 2023
Great Book
A Grimm Decision is the best tale yet in the series. Commander Grimm is now running a Destroyer Squadron (Desron) consisting of four destroyers and act as the opportunity (opposing force) for his navy. Unexpectedly they receive new orders to escort two hundred marines and an Ambassador to the planet Cordoba.
A Grimm Decision is the best tale yet in the series. Commander Grimm is now running a Destroyer Squadron (Desron) consisting of four destroyers and act as the opportunity (opposing force) for his navy. Unexpectedly they receive new orders to escort two hundred marines and an Ambassador to the planet Cordoba.
October 18, 2023
Once again we find Captain Grimm up to his neck of trouble
Once again we find the Interceptor at war, what was expected to be a simple matter of delivering the Ambassador to the planet Cordoba. But it's never going to be as simple as that, the guild has it's own plans for the planet.
Once again we find the Interceptor at war, what was expected to be a simple matter of delivering the Ambassador to the planet Cordoba. But it's never going to be as simple as that, the guild has it's own plans for the planet.
April 13, 2024
The worst book in the series, by far.
The first third of the book is abysmally boring.
The rest is hardly more interesting:
The author does not master his story of a coup d'état, full of inconsistencies and logical errors. Too many uninteresting points of view, too few real action scenes, almost always devoid of the slightest suspense.
Even the mini space battle at the end of the book is disappointing.
Everything is botched, and what's more, the main story of this book is not finished, for the first time in this series. Which means that this 6th part, failed, will start again on the same bases in the next part.
The first third of the book is abysmally boring.
The rest is hardly more interesting:
The author does not master his story of a coup d'état, full of inconsistencies and logical errors. Too many uninteresting points of view, too few real action scenes, almost always devoid of the slightest suspense.
Even the mini space battle at the end of the book is disappointing.
Everything is botched, and what's more, the main story of this book is not finished, for the first time in this series. Which means that this 6th part, failed, will start again on the same bases in the next part.
October 18, 2023
A Grimm Universe🚀💫🌏💥
Military sci-fi space opera
This is book 6 in a 7 book series Of a continuing story So it is probably best to read in order but the books are all available for free on Amazon📚 kindle unlimited .
This book has the Grimm crew from the Interceptor🚀 down on the hostile planet Cordoba🌏 Trying to destroy the faster than light device, which proves Much harder than they thought.
Of course this novel ends in a cliffhanger And Causes it to lose a star⭐ in the review.
And now you're stuck in a cliffhanger until April 2024! That's Six months from now. The danger is that readers will forget all about this series and will have moved on to other sci-fi authors.
Military sci-fi space opera
This is book 6 in a 7 book series Of a continuing story So it is probably best to read in order but the books are all available for free on Amazon📚 kindle unlimited .
This book has the Grimm crew from the Interceptor🚀 down on the hostile planet Cordoba🌏 Trying to destroy the faster than light device, which proves Much harder than they thought.
Of course this novel ends in a cliffhanger And Causes it to lose a star⭐ in the review.
And now you're stuck in a cliffhanger until April 2024! That's Six months from now. The danger is that readers will forget all about this series and will have moved on to other sci-fi authors.
March 26, 2024
Action fuelled ride
A Sci Fi Series jam packed full of adrenalin pumping action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters and story are well written and engaging.
A Sci Fi Series jam packed full of adrenalin pumping action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters and story are well written and engaging.
October 21, 2023
Back to form
Book 5 in this series was a blip as book 6 kicks the story back to being at its very best and shows why it's no1 best seller on Amazon
Book 5 in this series was a blip as book 6 kicks the story back to being at its very best and shows why it's no1 best seller on Amazon
May 23, 2024
#6 in the Grimm's War series.
This book had a very slow start. I mean, oy vey it was boring! I believe it was around the 40-40% mark that interesting things finally started to happen. From that point until the end, it was an absorbing read.
Jacob and the Interceptor are assigned escort duty for an Alliance diplomat heading to the planet Cordoba. Unbeknownst to them, a violent coup is in the works. To make matters worse, the smarmy Guild is behind the whole mess. (They're the instigators of hate and discontent in this universe.)
There were some terrific fighting scenes. Planetside, Jennings, Bond and the Marines have their work cut out for them, let me tell you! Hoorahs all around :) In the Interceptor above, the friendlies all of a sudden weren't. There were some decent space engagements, especially with the Guild cruiser.
Good characterization, as usual. The destroyer's crew and the Marines all have distinct personalities. I love stories like this. The dialogue was very good, too. Really, the only problem was the pacing issue that I'd mentioned.
I preordered the next one in the series. I believe it comes out next month, if I'm not mistaken. I hope that it's not the end of this entertaining series!
This book had a very slow start. I mean, oy vey it was boring! I believe it was around the 40-40% mark that interesting things finally started to happen. From that point until the end, it was an absorbing read.
Jacob and the Interceptor are assigned escort duty for an Alliance diplomat heading to the planet Cordoba. Unbeknownst to them, a violent coup is in the works. To make matters worse, the smarmy Guild is behind the whole mess. (They're the instigators of hate and discontent in this universe.)
There were some terrific fighting scenes. Planetside, Jennings, Bond and the Marines have their work cut out for them, let me tell you! Hoorahs all around :) In the Interceptor above, the friendlies all of a sudden weren't. There were some decent space engagements, especially with the Guild cruiser.
Good characterization, as usual. The destroyer's crew and the Marines all have distinct personalities. I love stories like this. The dialogue was very good, too. Really, the only problem was the pacing issue that I'd mentioned.
I preordered the next one in the series. I believe it comes out next month, if I'm not mistaken. I hope that it's not the end of this entertaining series!
December 10, 2025
I am really enjoying the Grimm series, but I just want to pass along a note to Mr. Haskell. Please find a new proofreader! The errors are obvious and completely understandable. A book goes through numerous drafts so logical inconsistencies because of plot alterations and typos and unnecessary repetition are all understandable in drafts, just not the finished product. Find some fresh eyes to read it over.
Also, I like that the fleet ships and battles are more akin to oceanic/submarine warfare and handling. It's a refreshing take on it, and it's FICTION, so don't listen to those who argue that "in reality..."
One last thing, I get that you've built a black and white universe where the good guys are GOOD and the bad guys are BAD, but I don't buy the murder at the end. It's a bit too far of a stretch for me. Just saying.
I also don't mind ending the book in the middle of a battle. It's a series. I would read the next one anyway because I like military sci-fi, and this is solid military sci-fi.
Just find that proofreader!
Also, I like that the fleet ships and battles are more akin to oceanic/submarine warfare and handling. It's a refreshing take on it, and it's FICTION, so don't listen to those who argue that "in reality..."
One last thing, I get that you've built a black and white universe where the good guys are GOOD and the bad guys are BAD, but I don't buy the murder at the end. It's a bit too far of a stretch for me. Just saying.
I also don't mind ending the book in the middle of a battle. It's a series. I would read the next one anyway because I like military sci-fi, and this is solid military sci-fi.
Just find that proofreader!
February 23, 2024
I wish this story were complete but large chunks were cut out and replaced by filler because the author wanted to split it into 2 books. I liked the conflict and personal drama but the reason for the 2 stars is solely due to the 'plan' in the last part of the book.
It required sacrificing non-combatants to save the Interceptor and crew. Grimm's character (up to this point) has cared for all lives and this didn't feel right to me.
Anyway. The arc was a tad predictable but written better than the last book. It kept the action and multi-person perspective, and it even had unexpected moments.
If you like the Grimm books, I'd recommend this too.
It required sacrificing non-combatants to save the Interceptor and crew. Grimm's character (up to this point) has cared for all lives and this didn't feel right to me.
Anyway. The arc was a tad predictable but written better than the last book. It kept the action and multi-person perspective, and it even had unexpected moments.
If you like the Grimm books, I'd recommend this too.
May 24, 2024
really good.
This author gives a great story & believable characters. The plots are always exciting as well as the battles, whether those are with ships in space or soldiers on the ground. Interceptor & it’s compliment of spacers and marines are caught off guard by treachery this time, losing much. The worst of it….? There’s not a lot Grimm can do about it. Or.. is there ?? Must he flee, leaving many of his people behind, flying for home to gather help, (which would take months) or stay to protect his people and go up against a ship that far exceeds his in tonnage as well as weapon technology?
Looking forward to June & book 7 release.
This author gives a great story & believable characters. The plots are always exciting as well as the battles, whether those are with ships in space or soldiers on the ground. Interceptor & it’s compliment of spacers and marines are caught off guard by treachery this time, losing much. The worst of it….? There’s not a lot Grimm can do about it. Or.. is there ?? Must he flee, leaving many of his people behind, flying for home to gather help, (which would take months) or stay to protect his people and go up against a ship that far exceeds his in tonnage as well as weapon technology?
Looking forward to June & book 7 release.
October 12, 2023
Grimm Rides Again!
This just series keeps getting better and better.
This one sees action on a planet named Cordoba and there are lots of twists and turns along the way.
Haskell shows his characters do not use plot armor in this one, so hold on tight.
The end sets up for the next book and I am already excited for book 7.
This may be the best book in the series so far.
Do not read this one first. Start at the beginning and you will be in for a great ride.
I highly recommend this book.
This just series keeps getting better and better.
This one sees action on a planet named Cordoba and there are lots of twists and turns along the way.
Haskell shows his characters do not use plot armor in this one, so hold on tight.
The end sets up for the next book and I am already excited for book 7.
This may be the best book in the series so far.
Do not read this one first. Start at the beginning and you will be in for a great ride.
I highly recommend this book.
October 24, 2023
Highly entertaining
Worth the time and a good continuation of the series
Story is well thought out with the Guild getting up to their old tricks and their old mistakes
You do wonder how an organization as big as the Guild could be this successful and yet this inept, but thankfully they are and the interceptor and cre take full advantage
Nice ending, with book 7 an obvious continuation
Worth the time and a good continuation of the series
Story is well thought out with the Guild getting up to their old tricks and their old mistakes
You do wonder how an organization as big as the Guild could be this successful and yet this inept, but thankfully they are and the interceptor and cre take full advantage
Nice ending, with book 7 an obvious continuation
December 12, 2023
Somebody switched the writer! Having read the previous five books, one would expect this sixth installment to be fast paced, intriguing, and showing Grimm's resourcefullness and luck. I could not get beyond the 36%. Dull, annoying, sometimes even flatly dumb, it is a huge step down in history, plot, characters and everything else. I advise readers to stop on book 5, and pretend that A Grimm Decision never made it to the presses.
December 15, 2023
Another terrific addition to the space sci-fi series centered on Commander Jacob Grimm and the crew of the Interceptor. The story starts with a seemingly easy task to ferry an ambassador to an independent planet and run training exercises with the planet's Navy and Army. Of course, challenges await the intrepid captain and crew of Interceptor. New twists keep the story fresh. Eagerly awaiting the next installment in this great series of books!
August 13, 2024
Hang onto your seat!
Non stop action! Great character development. Great plot. Jeffery, keep them coming, this story line has endless possibilities. Don't make the mistake of killing off the principles, I just stopped reading another writer's work because he did just that. Other readers did the same. A long running series with this quality will keep us coming back. Keep up the good work!
Non stop action! Great character development. Great plot. Jeffery, keep them coming, this story line has endless possibilities. Don't make the mistake of killing off the principles, I just stopped reading another writer's work because he did just that. Other readers did the same. A long running series with this quality will keep us coming back. Keep up the good work!
October 12, 2023
Good story made possible by good writing
This has been a series worth following.
The story would have been something to slug through in the hands of a lesser mortal.
But Jeffrey brought it to life with his unique way of writing.
I do object though to the way he sometimes characterize certain cultures. A well-balanced perceptive wouldn't hurt.
This has been a series worth following.
The story would have been something to slug through in the hands of a lesser mortal.
But Jeffrey brought it to life with his unique way of writing.
I do object though to the way he sometimes characterize certain cultures. A well-balanced perceptive wouldn't hurt.
October 12, 2023
Good read.
The only real issue I have with the book is how short it is, honestly. It's considerably shorter than any of the other books, like the author chopped the book in half, especially with that cliffhanger-ish ending. The pacing of these books has always been fast and eventful but this one takes the cake. I can't wait until the next one.
The only real issue I have with the book is how short it is, honestly. It's considerably shorter than any of the other books, like the author chopped the book in half, especially with that cliffhanger-ish ending. The pacing of these books has always been fast and eventful but this one takes the cake. I can't wait until the next one.
October 18, 2023
‘Wet Navy’ in Space Saga All Wet
The continuing ‘wet navy’ saga of “A Grimm Decision: …(Grimm’s War) Book 6” is soaked with space warships more akin to submarines with deck guns, poor decision-making by the protagonist, as he navel-gazes incessantly. What was once an okay entertainment read has sunk to the bottom.
Read fully via KU with some notes/highlights on Goodreads.
The continuing ‘wet navy’ saga of “A Grimm Decision: …(Grimm’s War) Book 6” is soaked with space warships more akin to submarines with deck guns, poor decision-making by the protagonist, as he navel-gazes incessantly. What was once an okay entertainment read has sunk to the bottom.
Read fully via KU with some notes/highlights on Goodreads.
October 26, 2023
Good, but
A good book, well written like the rest in the series but it lacks the excitement of the previous books. I knew everything that was going to happen and it was just a case of reading and waiting. Unlike the other books in the series, there were no twists and turns in the story.
A good book, well written like the rest in the series but it lacks the excitement of the previous books. I knew everything that was going to happen and it was just a case of reading and waiting. Unlike the other books in the series, there were no twists and turns in the story.
October 30, 2023
I have absolutely enjoyed reading Grimm's War series. The characters are well developed, and you can see the growth through out the books. Each of the books world- building is real good, the story draws you in.
I look forward to reading the next adventure of Jacob Grimm and his crew.
If you like Star Trek and SiFi then you will enjoy these books.
I look forward to reading the next adventure of Jacob Grimm and his crew.
If you like Star Trek and SiFi then you will enjoy these books.
December 3, 2023
Great series - can’t wait for the next one!
I really enjoy this series. A wide range of characters that are fully fleshed out. Excellent story lines that aren’t too convoluted, but are believable, considering the setting. Nice explanations of the science involved. I could see some spin-off series from this. Really enjoyable.
I really enjoy this series. A wide range of characters that are fully fleshed out. Excellent story lines that aren’t too convoluted, but are believable, considering the setting. Nice explanations of the science involved. I could see some spin-off series from this. Really enjoyable.
January 28, 2024
Amazing writing
I cannot say enough about this series if you are an avid reader and love a good storyline. It has action, commeradery, marine humor and great relationships! All with great thought out technical jargon AND without the bad language you find unnecessary in so much writing of today. Get these books, you will not be sorry.
I cannot say enough about this series if you are an avid reader and love a good storyline. It has action, commeradery, marine humor and great relationships! All with great thought out technical jargon AND without the bad language you find unnecessary in so much writing of today. Get these books, you will not be sorry.
August 9, 2024
Another solid tale
I would have given 5 stars but for the editing. It I AWFUL! Word usage errors, including incorrect homonyms, were common. There are numerous 6th grade level grammatical errors. If I were the author or editor I’d farm the prepublication draft out to proofreaders. I proofread for a few authors and help polish the product but have not seen this level of inaccuracy even then.
I would have given 5 stars but for the editing. It I AWFUL! Word usage errors, including incorrect homonyms, were common. There are numerous 6th grade level grammatical errors. If I were the author or editor I’d farm the prepublication draft out to proofreaders. I proofread for a few authors and help polish the product but have not seen this level of inaccuracy even then.
September 9, 2024
Captain Grimm is tasked with a diplomatic mission to a small, neutral planet with a Spanish-origin population. A military coup ups the stakes and puts everyone in danger, and Grimm and his crew and marines must rise to a life or death challenge: to protect the innocent on the planet and hopefully not die in the process. Excellent as always.
October 5, 2023
I loved A GRIMM DECISION. Haskell’s imagination, strategy concepts, and writing expertise are astounding! Grimm and company inspire heartfelt admiration as well as affection. I’m panting for more. Oorah!
I reviewed a free Advance Reader copy of this book with no strings attached.
I reviewed a free Advance Reader copy of this book with no strings attached.
October 13, 2023
Very good
A good addition to the series. There was a bit of a cliff hanger. If I had known, I might have waited for the next book to be done before reading this one. I do love this series. It was very well written.
A good addition to the series. There was a bit of a cliff hanger. If I had known, I might have waited for the next book to be done before reading this one. I do love this series. It was very well written.
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