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The Last Hunter #10
Operation Liberty
Aliens invaders hold human worlds. That cannot stand.
Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have defeated the Locusts once and for all, but they are far from the only invaders infesting the Confederation. The time to go after the xenophobic Novarites and free those worlds has come, and nothing will stand in his way.
If words aren’t enough, show them your teeth and bite deep.
There are times in war when quarter is neither asked for nor given. The only thing that can slake the combatants’ thirst is their enemy’s lifeblood. Then it’s war to the knife that doesn’t end until one side is dead.
That time has now come, and humanity’s enemies must bleed.
Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have defeated the Locusts once and for all, but they are far from the only invaders infesting the Confederation. The time to go after the xenophobic Novarites and free those worlds has come, and nothing will stand in his way.
If words aren’t enough, show them your teeth and bite deep.
There are times in war when quarter is neither asked for nor given. The only thing that can slake the combatants’ thirst is their enemy’s lifeblood. Then it’s war to the knife that doesn’t end until one side is dead.
That time has now come, and humanity’s enemies must bleed.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2023
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February 21, 2024
This installment of the saga has gone a long way to restoring my interest in the story after the extremely disappointing fluff ball that was the last novel. It seemed like more happened in this volume than in the last two or three combined. I am sad that we are seeing less of Jack’s story now but I felt that this book delivered. If this has been another filler fest I would have stopped reading the series but as it stands now I’m in it for a few more.
October 29, 2023
This story keeps getting better, but the fighting just seems too easy. There’s more and more of the story about Lisa Gane than the *Hunter* and Admiral Romanoff, but that’s Ok, because even her stuff is pretty interesting. If you’re forgotten, Lisa is the former criminal hacker now turned semi-good person that is helping the Confederation now. She has formed a crack hacking team under Tina Chen who is now the Director of Operations for Confederation Intelligence. So all the hacking that Lisa is doing now is government sanctioned.
Admiral Romanoff is preparing to begin his fight against the Locusts for which he is now quite prepared. They have the control codes to stop the Locusts in their tracks and even turn them into Confederation space assets. That will help tremendously and may save a lot of lives. But first he has a number of things he needs to take care of on Argent. Due to Lisa’s relationship with Patrick, the spy/assassin from another galaxy, she has acquired several more assets that were meant only for her use. One was a small stealth starfighter which she intended to turn over to the fleet. Once Admiral Romanoff saw this tiny ship he had it tested against the *Hunter* to see if they couldn’t really detect it flying in their space. It proved to be very stealthy and none of the sensors could find the ship even though it made several runs against the *Hunter*. He then directed Derek and Amanda, his Navigator/Helmsman and Tactical/Weapons Officer, respectively, to take care of fully vetting this new ship to see what it could do. It came with some antimatter missiles and some other weapons they needed to test for effectiveness. Lisa also turned over some sleep-learning tapes and a machine so they both could learn how to fly this new ship. Derek was excited about the prospect of being a fighter pilot, although he knew his job was aboard the *Hunter*.
Meanwhile, Admiral Romanoff and Vice Admiral Sara Nastasi were heading the space station Argent One where the courts-martial of Robin Monahan was to be held. Sara and Robin has been good friends until Robin turned traitor and shot a Confederate Naval Admiral on video no less! The fact that she could get the death penalty was known by everyone, they just had to give her, her day in court. Surprisingly, Monahan pleaded guilty to all charges so it was left up to Grand Admiral Romanoff to pass sentence. With the concurrence of his fellow military judges, they did sentence Robin Monahan to death to be carried out immediately! Unfortunately, that exception via a space station air-lock didn’t happen as planned and Robin Monahan escaped! Investigations later found that she was helped by none other than Bronson Rowe, who had also escaped from captivity sometime previously. He had killed a guard in the process, so both would now be wanted, dead or alive.
But that wasn’t a problem for Admiral Romanoff right now. He was trying to get his ship to move to Leaping Deer to find out if the control codes for the Locusts actually worked. If they did, then that was one enemy he no longer had to worry about, so then he would have to tackle the military leadership of the Tardans and then the Novarites who were all militant and not inclined to surrender under any circumstance. He also didn’t know if more Locusts, Tardans or Novarites were coming to Confederations space.
The other problem Romanoff was facing was kind of a political one. He had purposely sent Councilor Kristi Rose out to the jump gate where it was thought other refugees from the Confederation proper might be showing up. That did happen and the freighter that was sent was coming back with several Confederation warship that had taken quite a beating. Those ships, mostly all cruisers, were badly damaged with lots of casualties. Jack didn’t necessarily want to confront Councilor Rose since they had last left with a very strong argument against each other on where to place Tardan civilians. But, he couldn’t avoid her forever and had to find out if she had changed her position. What he did find was very surprising. It’s strange how being in a highly stressful situation can affect some people. He’s was to find a very different Councilor when they next met.
So, this book does have some fighting, but it’s not much. Admiral Romanoff and the Hunter now have the advantage over his enemies. With the help of all the technology left behind by Patrick, he has gone on the offensive and now just needs to clean up this part of the galaxy. His next big effort will probably be directed to eradicating the Poseidon Group that has invaded and probably taken over Confederation HQ and that entire region of space. Don’t know if that will be in the next book, “[Under Siege](https://amzn.to/497gG0p)”, or maybe later in the series. Either way, I’m going to continue reading every book.
Admiral Romanoff is preparing to begin his fight against the Locusts for which he is now quite prepared. They have the control codes to stop the Locusts in their tracks and even turn them into Confederation space assets. That will help tremendously and may save a lot of lives. But first he has a number of things he needs to take care of on Argent. Due to Lisa’s relationship with Patrick, the spy/assassin from another galaxy, she has acquired several more assets that were meant only for her use. One was a small stealth starfighter which she intended to turn over to the fleet. Once Admiral Romanoff saw this tiny ship he had it tested against the *Hunter* to see if they couldn’t really detect it flying in their space. It proved to be very stealthy and none of the sensors could find the ship even though it made several runs against the *Hunter*. He then directed Derek and Amanda, his Navigator/Helmsman and Tactical/Weapons Officer, respectively, to take care of fully vetting this new ship to see what it could do. It came with some antimatter missiles and some other weapons they needed to test for effectiveness. Lisa also turned over some sleep-learning tapes and a machine so they both could learn how to fly this new ship. Derek was excited about the prospect of being a fighter pilot, although he knew his job was aboard the *Hunter*.
Meanwhile, Admiral Romanoff and Vice Admiral Sara Nastasi were heading the space station Argent One where the courts-martial of Robin Monahan was to be held. Sara and Robin has been good friends until Robin turned traitor and shot a Confederate Naval Admiral on video no less! The fact that she could get the death penalty was known by everyone, they just had to give her, her day in court. Surprisingly, Monahan pleaded guilty to all charges so it was left up to Grand Admiral Romanoff to pass sentence. With the concurrence of his fellow military judges, they did sentence Robin Monahan to death to be carried out immediately! Unfortunately, that exception via a space station air-lock didn’t happen as planned and Robin Monahan escaped! Investigations later found that she was helped by none other than Bronson Rowe, who had also escaped from captivity sometime previously. He had killed a guard in the process, so both would now be wanted, dead or alive.
But that wasn’t a problem for Admiral Romanoff right now. He was trying to get his ship to move to Leaping Deer to find out if the control codes for the Locusts actually worked. If they did, then that was one enemy he no longer had to worry about, so then he would have to tackle the military leadership of the Tardans and then the Novarites who were all militant and not inclined to surrender under any circumstance. He also didn’t know if more Locusts, Tardans or Novarites were coming to Confederations space.
The other problem Romanoff was facing was kind of a political one. He had purposely sent Councilor Kristi Rose out to the jump gate where it was thought other refugees from the Confederation proper might be showing up. That did happen and the freighter that was sent was coming back with several Confederation warship that had taken quite a beating. Those ships, mostly all cruisers, were badly damaged with lots of casualties. Jack didn’t necessarily want to confront Councilor Rose since they had last left with a very strong argument against each other on where to place Tardan civilians. But, he couldn’t avoid her forever and had to find out if she had changed her position. What he did find was very surprising. It’s strange how being in a highly stressful situation can affect some people. He’s was to find a very different Councilor when they next met.
So, this book does have some fighting, but it’s not much. Admiral Romanoff and the Hunter now have the advantage over his enemies. With the help of all the technology left behind by Patrick, he has gone on the offensive and now just needs to clean up this part of the galaxy. His next big effort will probably be directed to eradicating the Poseidon Group that has invaded and probably taken over Confederation HQ and that entire region of space. Don’t know if that will be in the next book, “[Under Siege](https://amzn.to/497gG0p)”, or maybe later in the series. Either way, I’m going to continue reading every book.
August 28, 2023
Patrick has left many gifts for Lisa but finding them all and searching to see if he had other things he hid from her has been taking up much of Lisa's time. Does she tell Tina everything she finds or are some things best left hidden for now? So far she has has been sharing many of the cool things he has left for her like sleep learning and tech.
Jack is busy working on what ships need to be prioritised next and he is also watching the clock to make sure he leaves before a certain politician he has sent on a wild goose chase returns.
Rowe who has been locked up shouldn't be a problem now but that might not be the case.
Damaged Confederation ships that have fought the Locust are making their way to a place meeting at a way point set up by Jack's father the head Admiral. Derek and Amanda being so young are going to have a hard time being accepted by them as they now have the rank of people twice their age.
All and all another good story in this exciting adventure. I'd like to thank the authors, it was lovely to get an advanced copy to review.
Jack is busy working on what ships need to be prioritised next and he is also watching the clock to make sure he leaves before a certain politician he has sent on a wild goose chase returns.
Rowe who has been locked up shouldn't be a problem now but that might not be the case.
Damaged Confederation ships that have fought the Locust are making their way to a place meeting at a way point set up by Jack's father the head Admiral. Derek and Amanda being so young are going to have a hard time being accepted by them as they now have the rank of people twice their age.
All and all another good story in this exciting adventure. I'd like to thank the authors, it was lovely to get an advanced copy to review.
June 9, 2024
Headstrong is useful
Derek is learning some new skills in addition to his usual billet at Hunter’s helm. Lisa is putting her hacking skills to the test in trying to root out a tangled connection between various bad individuals & groups that have ties to the Poseidon group that has attacked the Confederation in a coup.
Admiral Jack Romanoff is working to save the lives of as many of the civilians from the Tardan & Novarite colonists as possible while removing the threat posed by their respective military forces.
Derek is learning some new skills in addition to his usual billet at Hunter’s helm. Lisa is putting her hacking skills to the test in trying to root out a tangled connection between various bad individuals & groups that have ties to the Poseidon group that has attacked the Confederation in a coup.
Admiral Jack Romanoff is working to save the lives of as many of the civilians from the Tardan & Novarite colonists as possible while removing the threat posed by their respective military forces.
September 2, 2023
Good Read
Another winner from J.N. Chaney & Terry Mixon! Admiral Jack Romanoff and crew are making good headway against the two alien invaders. He is still juggling prosecuting their drive to free the invaded colonies on various worlds while developing better weapons and materials thanks to the indirect assistance from a renegade third alien society. Confused? Not to worry. The authors do a great job of keeping the reader on track and informed!
Another winner from J.N. Chaney & Terry Mixon! Admiral Jack Romanoff and crew are making good headway against the two alien invaders. He is still juggling prosecuting their drive to free the invaded colonies on various worlds while developing better weapons and materials thanks to the indirect assistance from a renegade third alien society. Confused? Not to worry. The authors do a great job of keeping the reader on track and informed!
September 24, 2023
Draws you in and won’t let go.
Book number 10 of The Last Hunter draws you in and won’t let you go. Chaney and Mixon do an excellent job of continuing the story. Our heros need to deal with the rest of the Tardan military and the Novarites. Hunter can’t do it alone so he enlists an enemy of the confederacy to help. Tina and Lisa are in danger but become closer friends. Great story.
Book number 10 of The Last Hunter draws you in and won’t let you go. Chaney and Mixon do an excellent job of continuing the story. Our heros need to deal with the rest of the Tardan military and the Novarites. Hunter can’t do it alone so he enlists an enemy of the confederacy to help. Tina and Lisa are in danger but become closer friends. Great story.
September 4, 2023
This entry in The Last Hunter series felt a lot like the early part of the series. It included lots of both space combat and character development, and it was an enjoyable read overall. The authors are keeping up with developing their characters uncommonly well for a military sci-fi series. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
September 15, 2023
One of the better ones on the series
Lots of intrigue and lots of battles, can't ask for much more than that
Lots of the sub plots get a mention, politics, alien tech, intelligence gathering and Patrick, or at least his influence, forms a large part of the story
Overall a good solid story, which progresses the overall narrative nicely
Lots of intrigue and lots of battles, can't ask for much more than that
Lots of the sub plots get a mention, politics, alien tech, intelligence gathering and Patrick, or at least his influence, forms a large part of the story
Overall a good solid story, which progresses the overall narrative nicely
January 23, 2024
Excellent book
This book was more exciting than some of the earlier ones in the series. Progress on many fronts was welcome, with the aliens and the Poseidon Group all taking defeat after defeat. Still multiple story lines in play, but the each seemed to have more satisfying achievements. Look forward to the next book!
This book was more exciting than some of the earlier ones in the series. Progress on many fronts was welcome, with the aliens and the Poseidon Group all taking defeat after defeat. Still multiple story lines in play, but the each seemed to have more satisfying achievements. Look forward to the next book!
September 21, 2024
The Entire Series is Outstanding!
I have read over 15,000 such and related genre. This series is exceptionally well written with no spelling or plot errors! I will be reading everything written by the two authors. Plus it has quite a bit of well thought out science/technology items that are very plausible.
I have read over 15,000 such and related genre. This series is exceptionally well written with no spelling or plot errors! I will be reading everything written by the two authors. Plus it has quite a bit of well thought out science/technology items that are very plausible.
May 31, 2025
Book 10 of 1000
These two guys write one heck of a book and series. I read about two a week because they’re entertaining, intriguing and while I’m reading I kind of forget all of my pains & worries as a PTSD 90% disabled combat vet.
I mentioned this only because these books are so good that it takes you out of this world and puts you into theirs, and that’s a book worth reading
These two guys write one heck of a book and series. I read about two a week because they’re entertaining, intriguing and while I’m reading I kind of forget all of my pains & worries as a PTSD 90% disabled combat vet.
I mentioned this only because these books are so good that it takes you out of this world and puts you into theirs, and that’s a book worth reading
August 29, 2023
Great read
I was happy to see this released. I have been waiting for it. It was worth the wait !. This was an excellent installment in the series. Good job. I can't wait for the next book.
I was happy to see this released. I have been waiting for it. It was worth the wait !. This was an excellent installment in the series. Good job. I can't wait for the next book.
August 31, 2023
This wasn't a bad story and I was quite enjoying it until near the end, this is when the author's started taking a few liberties, things happen that really don’t bear close examination. However, overall I still enjoyed the book.
September 9, 2023
ANOTHER GREAT BOOK IN A GREAT SERIES
J.N. Chaney and Terry Mixon have done it again in book 10 "Operation Liberty" in (The Last Hunter) series. I recommend this to everyone. It's a great read filled with action and expense. Hope you enjoy it as well as I have.
J.N. Chaney and Terry Mixon have done it again in book 10 "Operation Liberty" in (The Last Hunter) series. I recommend this to everyone. It's a great read filled with action and expense. Hope you enjoy it as well as I have.
November 21, 2023
Taking the fight to the enemy
Thoroughly enjoyed it. A turning point in the war. Finally, a proactive step instead of reaction to events. Fighting two enemies with two more in the wings. What could go wrong. Tune in and discover for yourself.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. A turning point in the war. Finally, a proactive step instead of reaction to events. Fighting two enemies with two more in the wings. What could go wrong. Tune in and discover for yourself.
January 27, 2024
Love the tip of the hat to the Ringworld Engineers
Thanks for your service with the hundred-and-worst from an old tanker, tread head but airborne nevertheless.
Love the series, love the character building. Thanks for this.
Thanks for your service with the hundred-and-worst from an old tanker, tread head but airborne nevertheless.
Love the series, love the character building. Thanks for this.
June 6, 2024
The action keeps coming.
So many things going on. Patrick giving all sorts of advanced technology to even up the odds with the massive number of invaders they're facing. And then finding new ways to combine alien tech with Confederation. The game keeps changing.
So many things going on. Patrick giving all sorts of advanced technology to even up the odds with the massive number of invaders they're facing. And then finding new ways to combine alien tech with Confederation. The game keeps changing.
December 25, 2024
Great continuation
Jack and his crew score more hard fought victories. Now his attention will shortly turn to Earth and the Confederation Coup. I’m not sure the Coup leaders are ready for Jack and the crew.
Jack and his crew score more hard fought victories. Now his attention will shortly turn to Earth and the Confederation Coup. I’m not sure the Coup leaders are ready for Jack and the crew.
August 31, 2023
Well deserved 5 stars
A cool story that’s turned into a real page-turner. I look forward to more of the story at the end of November, I’ll survive on more mundane fare until then.
A cool story that’s turned into a real page-turner. I look forward to more of the story at the end of November, I’ll survive on more mundane fare until then.
September 8, 2023
The war continues
The war continues on, with more success coming Jack and his crew way. But it's just the start of the main battle of freeing the confederation.
The war continues on, with more success coming Jack and his crew way. But it's just the start of the main battle of freeing the confederation.
September 14, 2023
Very good book
This is probably 1 of the better ones it's pretty well done I recommend giving it a read and reading a whole series
This is probably 1 of the better ones it's pretty well done I recommend giving it a read and reading a whole series
September 17, 2023
Very good
This was definitely worth the time to read. The story progressed very nicely. And the characters are as always excellent!! I can't wait to read the next book.
This was definitely worth the time to read. The story progressed very nicely. And the characters are as always excellent!! I can't wait to read the next book.
September 22, 2023
More!
Just more! Great pacing and plot development over the arc of the series. Plenty of foreshadowing for many more books! MORE!
Just more! Great pacing and plot development over the arc of the series. Plenty of foreshadowing for many more books! MORE!
December 5, 2023
I have already written several bad reviews about this series so suffice it to say it is still crap. Don’t waste your time.
December 24, 2023
Good continuing chapter of this saga.
February 13, 2024
Another Enjoyable Read
I am enjoying these stories. However, i felt like too many side stories were detracting from the main story in this book.
I am enjoying these stories. However, i felt like too many side stories were detracting from the main story in this book.
June 29, 2025
just getting better
Can’t wait to start the next book can’t stop reading and the tension keeps building I like the reference to old sayings and people
Can’t wait to start the next book can’t stop reading and the tension keeps building I like the reference to old sayings and people
September 22, 2023
Another good entry in The Last Hunter series. The story continues and there are much to like in the book, as was the case for the the previous books.
There are a bit of quite decent military action, there are the usual good characters and the overall story is a good one.
I especially like the parts of the story with Patrick and Lisa and the potential advancements on the technology side of things. I really hope that, when the time comes to kick the Confederation conspirators butt this technology thread will result in some good surprises for the bad guys.
Overall, there is not much to say about this instalment that I have not said already when reviewing previous instalments.
This is a good series, plain and simple. Good, even very good but it doesn’t reach all the way to being great though. Having said that it is coming close from time to time.
Once again, I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
There are a bit of quite decent military action, there are the usual good characters and the overall story is a good one.
I especially like the parts of the story with Patrick and Lisa and the potential advancements on the technology side of things. I really hope that, when the time comes to kick the Confederation conspirators butt this technology thread will result in some good surprises for the bad guys.
Overall, there is not much to say about this instalment that I have not said already when reviewing previous instalments.
This is a good series, plain and simple. Good, even very good but it doesn’t reach all the way to being great though. Having said that it is coming close from time to time.
Once again, I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 19, 2024
Great book, lots of action
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