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Forgotten Galaxy #2
Galaxy Unstable
Left stranded, his starship’s life support failing, Caleb initiates a distress signal, hoping that help will arrive before his time is up. Only the response to his plea isn’t what he had in mind…
Assuming command of an infamous pirate vessel, Caleb sets his sights on shaping the unruly and unpredictable crew into a skilled fighting force. It won’t be easy, but if Caleb wants to prevent the Legion from cementing their tyrannical grip on the galaxy, he’ll need to knuckle up, double down, and risk everything to make it happen.
Or see humanity enslaved.
Forever.
Assuming command of an infamous pirate vessel, Caleb sets his sights on shaping the unruly and unpredictable crew into a skilled fighting force. It won’t be easy, but if Caleb wants to prevent the Legion from cementing their tyrannical grip on the galaxy, he’ll need to knuckle up, double down, and risk everything to make it happen.
Or see humanity enslaved.
Forever.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2023
427 people are currently reading
50 people want to read
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M.R. Forbes
165 books1,008 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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October 5, 2023
Non stop insanity
Card can't catch a break it seems. He keeps getting thrown from one bonkers situation to another. Ish continues to provide dry humor that is always great. At the very end, Caleb finally finds the Relyeh who forced him to kill the Empress and it's.... even worse than I expected. Cannot wait for Book 3!
Card can't catch a break it seems. He keeps getting thrown from one bonkers situation to another. Ish continues to provide dry humor that is always great. At the very end, Caleb finally finds the Relyeh who forced him to kill the Empress and it's.... even worse than I expected. Cannot wait for Book 3!
October 24, 2023
I’m really enjoying this series. The second book seems to be a lot more exciting and now that I know the characters, a lot more interesting. Captain Caleb Card managed to steal a Legion Nightmare and has closed with the *Glory*. This is their converted freighter containing the remanents of the free Empire, both military and civilans. Caleb needs to make contact with them and com aboard if possible since he knows they have a traitor amongst them although he doesn’t know who it might be. Of course, after having admitted that he was forced to kill the late Empiress Lo’ane, he’s not the most welcomed individual. In fact, General Haas doesn’t trust him and won’t allow him to come aboard even though he’s using Caleb’s friend Abraham to pilot *Glory*. So, Capt. Card does the next best thing and that is to close with the Glory and remain in its warp bubble until they transition to where ever they are going.
General Haas finds out what Card is trying to do and tells him to get away. They will allow him to stay attached until they reach a clear part of the space and then he’s to be cut loose on his own. They indicated there are habital planets in the vicinity and he’ll be next to a common trade route so if he transmits his destress becon, he should be picked up before the air in his ship is depelted. Card doesn’t really have any other choice.
So now is set adrift in a barely survivable starship. He’s got some leaks in the fuselage of the starship, but has patched them as well as he can, but he’s going got about 2 hours of oxygen left. Ishek puts him into stasis until he receives a signal of another ship approaching. This ship doesn’t look to impressive and Caleb figures it probably belongs to some pirate. While not admitting to be a pirate, the other ship’s Captain says he’ll bring Caleb aboard as long as he can claim the Nightmare as salvage. Caleb agrees only to have another ship show up at about the same time.
This other ship seems to be in much better condition and states that are a transport for a known trading company giving them the appearance of a legitimate business entity. Both agree to take the Nightmare in tow for salvage, but then they start arguing as to who has the rightful claim. Shooting starts with Caleb trying to say out of the fight, but he’s afraid that neither one will survive long enough to help him if he doesn’t choose sides and help one of them. The Graystone is the side Caleb chooses and he does so at the last second which helps destroy the other vessel.
After that battle, Caleb finds out he has choose wrong! The Graystone is a pirate ship and they mean to take the Nightmare and send Caleb through an airlock as soon as he’s on-board if he can make his way aboard. He’s almost out of oxygen when the Greystone spears the Nightmare through the canopy. This depletes all the air in the starship and Caleb is forced to work his way aboard the Graystone by climbing on the cables now attached to his ship. It’s a tough climb and almost without oxygen, but Ishek is helping keep Caleb alive.
From here on is where the story really gets going. Captain Card is not your usual harmless rescued individual. He’s very capable of defending himself against a bunch of not so bright pirates. He needs anther ship and the means to do what he intends to do and that is to dethrown Crux and the aliens that control him and other humans in this galaxy. He is going to try and put the true ruler of the galaxy back on the thrown and set things right. That’s a big job for someone that is by himsef, has no starship and no money.
But, don’t underestimate Captain Caleb Card. He’s very resourceful and with his symbiote, Ishek, they can be a formidable force. Hopefully, we’ll see how all this turns out in the thrird book of the series, “[Galaxy Under Siege](https://amzn.to/46FlXL5)”, availabe as a pre-order for 1 Nov 23.
General Haas finds out what Card is trying to do and tells him to get away. They will allow him to stay attached until they reach a clear part of the space and then he’s to be cut loose on his own. They indicated there are habital planets in the vicinity and he’ll be next to a common trade route so if he transmits his destress becon, he should be picked up before the air in his ship is depelted. Card doesn’t really have any other choice.
So now is set adrift in a barely survivable starship. He’s got some leaks in the fuselage of the starship, but has patched them as well as he can, but he’s going got about 2 hours of oxygen left. Ishek puts him into stasis until he receives a signal of another ship approaching. This ship doesn’t look to impressive and Caleb figures it probably belongs to some pirate. While not admitting to be a pirate, the other ship’s Captain says he’ll bring Caleb aboard as long as he can claim the Nightmare as salvage. Caleb agrees only to have another ship show up at about the same time.
This other ship seems to be in much better condition and states that are a transport for a known trading company giving them the appearance of a legitimate business entity. Both agree to take the Nightmare in tow for salvage, but then they start arguing as to who has the rightful claim. Shooting starts with Caleb trying to say out of the fight, but he’s afraid that neither one will survive long enough to help him if he doesn’t choose sides and help one of them. The Graystone is the side Caleb chooses and he does so at the last second which helps destroy the other vessel.
After that battle, Caleb finds out he has choose wrong! The Graystone is a pirate ship and they mean to take the Nightmare and send Caleb through an airlock as soon as he’s on-board if he can make his way aboard. He’s almost out of oxygen when the Greystone spears the Nightmare through the canopy. This depletes all the air in the starship and Caleb is forced to work his way aboard the Graystone by climbing on the cables now attached to his ship. It’s a tough climb and almost without oxygen, but Ishek is helping keep Caleb alive.
From here on is where the story really gets going. Captain Card is not your usual harmless rescued individual. He’s very capable of defending himself against a bunch of not so bright pirates. He needs anther ship and the means to do what he intends to do and that is to dethrown Crux and the aliens that control him and other humans in this galaxy. He is going to try and put the true ruler of the galaxy back on the thrown and set things right. That’s a big job for someone that is by himsef, has no starship and no money.
But, don’t underestimate Captain Caleb Card. He’s very resourceful and with his symbiote, Ishek, they can be a formidable force. Hopefully, we’ll see how all this turns out in the thrird book of the series, “[Galaxy Under Siege](https://amzn.to/46FlXL5)”, availabe as a pre-order for 1 Nov 23.
October 6, 2023
yea
If you love sci-fi and have not read Forbes books, you really must start your binging. I devour every book of his like there is no other world. Amazing worlds- galaxies- spiral of life. You will not regret reading these.
If you love sci-fi and have not read Forbes books, you really must start your binging. I devour every book of his like there is no other world. Amazing worlds- galaxies- spiral of life. You will not regret reading these.
October 8, 2023
Here we go again, older, wiser, and still bad ass
This is fast becoming another terrific "Forbes" reads. Caleb Card is back better than ever with his side kick Ish. Great to learn about the other generation ships!
This is fast becoming another terrific "Forbes" reads. Caleb Card is back better than ever with his side kick Ish. Great to learn about the other generation ships!
November 22, 2023
Spell Binding....
One of M.R.Forbes best....on to the next one...
I wonder how it will end???...and why makes rill im so manly words...let's complicate it so we won't post reviews..,
One of M.R.Forbes best....on to the next one...
I wonder how it will end???...and why makes rill im so manly words...let's complicate it so we won't post reviews..,
September 19, 2023
Better than I thought
Lots of action and very little fill. New characters. A good guy hero which I much prefer to the egotistical ones.
Lots of action and very little fill. New characters. A good guy hero which I much prefer to the egotistical ones.
September 21, 2023
Pacey tale of space pirates
2nd in the series it keeps up a
. cracking pace. The hero is likable and the premise keeps you interested
A page turner
2nd in the series it keeps up a
. cracking pace. The hero is likable and the premise keeps you interested
A page turner
September 22, 2023
New bad guy
Okay, now we know the name of the new bad guy. I didn't know this series was not completed. I will anxiously await the next book...it's been a good story so far...
Okay, now we know the name of the new bad guy. I didn't know this series was not completed. I will anxiously await the next book...it's been a good story so far...
September 26, 2023
Great read...
I really enjoyed this book. I like all the action in it. It's been great getting to read Caleb's journey. I hope this story goes further.
I really enjoyed this book. I like all the action in it. It's been great getting to read Caleb's journey. I hope this story goes further.
September 28, 2023
This is a great series and a great book. I couldn't put it down. Great job M.R. Forbes!
October 4, 2023
Galaxy unstable
Excellently written,great page turner. Forbes never lets you down with each new iteration that gets better and better. Well done!
Excellently written,great page turner. Forbes never lets you down with each new iteration that gets better and better. Well done!
October 9, 2023
another great story for us
Plot was refreshing, and story line was outstanding. If you like this type of book, then I recommend you follow this author. Wayne
Plot was refreshing, and story line was outstanding. If you like this type of book, then I recommend you follow this author. Wayne
October 16, 2023
Book 2 in the series
The story starts where book 1 ended. Card and his symbiote, Ish, take over a pirate ship and recruit the crew to fight the evil Relyeh. A great read.
The story starts where book 1 ended. Card and his symbiote, Ish, take over a pirate ship and recruit the crew to fight the evil Relyeh. A great read.
October 17, 2023
Always wanting morr
Where is the next book? I stayed up late to finish up this one.I got caught up in the action.
Now I am looking for more of the story.
Where is the next book? I stayed up late to finish up this one.I got caught up in the action.
Now I am looking for more of the story.
December 7, 2023
Great story, looking forward to the next!
December 19, 2023
excellent read
Most enjoyable read, very engaging book, full of twists and turns, on to the next!! keep up the good work
Most enjoyable read, very engaging book, full of twists and turns, on to the next!! keep up the good work
March 5, 2024
Good read. I felt like the story really picked up when the main character took over the pirate ship. Everything’s coming together. Good ending to book two.
March 30, 2024
Good read
This was a good follow-up. It didn't take long to catch up and get back into the story. It was well written and entertaining. I can't wait for the next book.
This was a good follow-up. It didn't take long to catch up and get back into the story. It was well written and entertaining. I can't wait for the next book.
April 8, 2025
The more you read, the harder it is to put it down!
Ishek is a not so silent protagonist! Caleb continues to battle the myriad forces in the forgotten galaxy! Good luck!
Ishek is a not so silent protagonist! Caleb continues to battle the myriad forces in the forgotten galaxy! Good luck!
July 15, 2025
So now Caleb is a pirate! He keeps surprising me with an easygoing manner backed by marine training. The way he turns a bad situation around is entertaining. And this whole "defeat the bad slugs" thing is pretty interesting.
Paul Heitsch is fantastic as a narrator.
Paul Heitsch is fantastic as a narrator.
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