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Galaxy Bridge #1
Forward Command
An all-new galaxy. A terrifying new enemy.
Exploration of Sextans B is underway via the first stable trans-galactic in recorded history. Colonel Mateo Larra takes command of Joint Base Sagittarius Arch, the visionary new space station housing diplomats, merchants, and military personnel eager to make their mark.
But with every opportunity comes opposition.
Pirates harass travelers throughout the newly charted system. Smugglers, hauling valuable contraband, slip under the CDF’s nose. Even the League of Sol continues spy games as if the war never ended. Colonel Larra barely steps aboard the Arch before facing the most daunting challenges of his storied career.
Challenges that have only begun.
Ships vanish without a trace. The mysteries deepen when one reappears like a ghost, pristine as the day she left the shipyard—without her crew. But when the League ambassador is kidnapped, his bodyguards murdered in cold blood, Colonel Larra encounters an unimaginable horror on their doorstep.
And this time, it’s a fight the Coalition can’t win.
Exploration of Sextans B is underway via the first stable trans-galactic in recorded history. Colonel Mateo Larra takes command of Joint Base Sagittarius Arch, the visionary new space station housing diplomats, merchants, and military personnel eager to make their mark.
But with every opportunity comes opposition.
Pirates harass travelers throughout the newly charted system. Smugglers, hauling valuable contraband, slip under the CDF’s nose. Even the League of Sol continues spy games as if the war never ended. Colonel Larra barely steps aboard the Arch before facing the most daunting challenges of his storied career.
Challenges that have only begun.
Ships vanish without a trace. The mysteries deepen when one reappears like a ghost, pristine as the day she left the shipyard—without her crew. But when the League ambassador is kidnapped, his bodyguards murdered in cold blood, Colonel Larra encounters an unimaginable horror on their doorstep.
And this time, it’s a fight the Coalition can’t win.
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350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2024
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August 6, 2025
Oh, I enjoyed this ramble through SF memorabilia. Space stations, fiendish aliens capable of morphing into other forms, defensive shields around spaceships, heavy space artillery (essentially big ray guns), various battle-ready starships, a heroic captain, his staunch Number Two ("It's life, Captain, but not as we know it" - that sort of guy), a seemingly hopeless cause waiting to be turned around. My goodness, it was all there. And over and over again I kept thinking: I've seen this before. It might have been anything from Star Trek to Blake's 7 or Doctor Who, the lack of originality doesn't help. Only the religiosity of the main human players makes the events stand out in any way. Colonel Larra and his wife are devout Christians, his second in command, Lieutenant Colonel Najm is an equally devout Muslim.
I have to assume the main author, Daniel Gibbs, is British. There is one passage which seems to give it away. The Najms have invited the Larras to dinner. After a no doubt delicious biryani made with the meat of some alien animal they have a pudding, and what do Brits pour over their puddings? Adiva, Mrs. Najm, makes it clear:
Adiva scraped her spoon against the rim of her small glass dish for the last bits of custard. "Delightful," [she says.]
Of course it's custard. Anyone who has had British school meals will know that, no matter what the pudding, it will be smothered in yellow Bird's custard. If you're lucky, free of lumps. The scene continues as Larra and Najm begin discussing serious business. The ladies decide to withdraw. A spaceship with a withdrawing room, who would have thought?
"I gather you colonels have much to discuss." Adiva rose from the table. "Esme, would you care to see our hydroponics garden again?"...
"I'd love to." Esme gave Mateo [Mr. Larra] a peck on the cheek. "You boys have fun with the politics."
We could almost be back in a 1920s country house mystery. Thankfully the story moves on to more robust matters as Larra and his crew face an invasion of the Kin, a crystalline/vegetative species with formidable powers. Can the humans win against seemingly impossible odds? Are there allies out there in deep space who will stand with them? Well, you will have to read it to find out. It is a lively SF adventure with little that is new and more than a touch of old style adventures in the darkest reaches of imperial empires.
I have to assume the main author, Daniel Gibbs, is British. There is one passage which seems to give it away. The Najms have invited the Larras to dinner. After a no doubt delicious biryani made with the meat of some alien animal they have a pudding, and what do Brits pour over their puddings? Adiva, Mrs. Najm, makes it clear:
Adiva scraped her spoon against the rim of her small glass dish for the last bits of custard. "Delightful," [she says.]
Of course it's custard. Anyone who has had British school meals will know that, no matter what the pudding, it will be smothered in yellow Bird's custard. If you're lucky, free of lumps. The scene continues as Larra and Najm begin discussing serious business. The ladies decide to withdraw. A spaceship with a withdrawing room, who would have thought?
"I gather you colonels have much to discuss." Adiva rose from the table. "Esme, would you care to see our hydroponics garden again?"...
"I'd love to." Esme gave Mateo [Mr. Larra] a peck on the cheek. "You boys have fun with the politics."
We could almost be back in a 1920s country house mystery. Thankfully the story moves on to more robust matters as Larra and his crew face an invasion of the Kin, a crystalline/vegetative species with formidable powers. Can the humans win against seemingly impossible odds? Are there allies out there in deep space who will stand with them? Well, you will have to read it to find out. It is a lively SF adventure with little that is new and more than a touch of old style adventures in the darkest reaches of imperial empires.
April 3, 2024
Outstanding start to a new series. This is true science fiction that I really like. It’s exciting because it has the military involved in fighting against a new and unknown alien threat. There’s civilians involved and it’s the job of the military to protect these civilians even if they are not cooperating.
We’re on a new space station called Joint Base Sagittarius Arch (The Arch). You’re the new commander, Colonel Mateo Larra and you’ve just arrived with your wife, Dr. Esma Larra. This space station is brand new, just built at the opening of the wormhole gateway to another galaxy. The Sagittarius Arm Treaty Organization had built the new space station and it was to be inhabited by Terran Coalition members as well as the League of Sol members, diplomates, government workers, scientists and business owners. Just about 5,000 people were going to call this space station home and Col. Mateo Larra was responsible for it all. While he was the station Commander, he was also considered the de facto military governor for this sector of space.
His first tasks, as the Colonel saw it, was to firmly establish his authority with the civilians, especially the business community. They had one particular quasi-leader, Alexander (Lex) Armstrong Gold, who was all about money. The more profit he and his business made, the happier he was. The sole reason for any business to be on the space station was to supply the amenities that such a station needed, but to also find out what trading enterprises might be available in this new galaxy. Humans had already established relationships with the Zavlot and Zeivlot races in this new galaxy and there were probably more to exploit. Lex Gold was going to do a lot of that exploiting if this new station Commander didn’t get in his way.
As you read, you’ll see that Colonel Larra is going to have a few problems. He does start off strong by letting the civilian know he’s in charge whether they like it or not. Most understand, a few do not, but they will learn. While the station does have a surprisingly large amount of armament and can protect itself with a Wing of seventy-two starfighters with the latest in stealth capabilities. Yet, they really didn’t know who or what else was out there in this new galaxy. Already, survey ships had been sent out to see just what they could find. One such ship, the CFSV Sennebec had just approached a crystalline object that was emitting some strange power reading. That was the last that was heard of the Sennebec until later in our story.
Colonel Larra was to find out that other ships had recently gone missing. In fact, a total of nine were unaccounted for, with four of those know as pirate ships. So, it wasn’t just chalked up to pirate activity. Something or someone was doing something out there in dark space. Col. Larra was expecting an entire Carrier Wing to be coming through the war-gate soon, but would it be soon enough.
Then, not too far into the story, the CFSV Sennebec shows up coasting towards The Arch. No life signs can be detected on the ship nor can any damage be seen. Col. Larra dispatches a squadron of his starfighters to surround the ship while also sending a detachment of Marines to board and find out what’s going on with the ship. He doesn’t like the idea of a ghost ship closing with his space station. While they shut-down the engines and thoroughly inspect the ship and find nothing, it is towed into a quarantine dock. Unfortunately, the ship isn’t totally empty. The entity aboard the ship can easily avoid the humans primitive detection equipment, but he needs to make contact with one particular individual aboard this space station. That’s when the Ambassador for the League of Sol, Vencel Birosov Bako, goes missing and that’s also when Colonel Mateo Larra’s problems really begin.
Again, a very exciting story all the way to the almost ending. Something is going on in this new galaxy that is going to take more than one book to explain. I suppose more insight will be available in book 2, “Forward Hunt”, now avialbe on Amazon.
We’re on a new space station called Joint Base Sagittarius Arch (The Arch). You’re the new commander, Colonel Mateo Larra and you’ve just arrived with your wife, Dr. Esma Larra. This space station is brand new, just built at the opening of the wormhole gateway to another galaxy. The Sagittarius Arm Treaty Organization had built the new space station and it was to be inhabited by Terran Coalition members as well as the League of Sol members, diplomates, government workers, scientists and business owners. Just about 5,000 people were going to call this space station home and Col. Mateo Larra was responsible for it all. While he was the station Commander, he was also considered the de facto military governor for this sector of space.
His first tasks, as the Colonel saw it, was to firmly establish his authority with the civilians, especially the business community. They had one particular quasi-leader, Alexander (Lex) Armstrong Gold, who was all about money. The more profit he and his business made, the happier he was. The sole reason for any business to be on the space station was to supply the amenities that such a station needed, but to also find out what trading enterprises might be available in this new galaxy. Humans had already established relationships with the Zavlot and Zeivlot races in this new galaxy and there were probably more to exploit. Lex Gold was going to do a lot of that exploiting if this new station Commander didn’t get in his way.
As you read, you’ll see that Colonel Larra is going to have a few problems. He does start off strong by letting the civilian know he’s in charge whether they like it or not. Most understand, a few do not, but they will learn. While the station does have a surprisingly large amount of armament and can protect itself with a Wing of seventy-two starfighters with the latest in stealth capabilities. Yet, they really didn’t know who or what else was out there in this new galaxy. Already, survey ships had been sent out to see just what they could find. One such ship, the CFSV Sennebec had just approached a crystalline object that was emitting some strange power reading. That was the last that was heard of the Sennebec until later in our story.
Colonel Larra was to find out that other ships had recently gone missing. In fact, a total of nine were unaccounted for, with four of those know as pirate ships. So, it wasn’t just chalked up to pirate activity. Something or someone was doing something out there in dark space. Col. Larra was expecting an entire Carrier Wing to be coming through the war-gate soon, but would it be soon enough.
Then, not too far into the story, the CFSV Sennebec shows up coasting towards The Arch. No life signs can be detected on the ship nor can any damage be seen. Col. Larra dispatches a squadron of his starfighters to surround the ship while also sending a detachment of Marines to board and find out what’s going on with the ship. He doesn’t like the idea of a ghost ship closing with his space station. While they shut-down the engines and thoroughly inspect the ship and find nothing, it is towed into a quarantine dock. Unfortunately, the ship isn’t totally empty. The entity aboard the ship can easily avoid the humans primitive detection equipment, but he needs to make contact with one particular individual aboard this space station. That’s when the Ambassador for the League of Sol, Vencel Birosov Bako, goes missing and that’s also when Colonel Mateo Larra’s problems really begin.
Again, a very exciting story all the way to the almost ending. Something is going on in this new galaxy that is going to take more than one book to explain. I suppose more insight will be available in book 2, “Forward Hunt”, now avialbe on Amazon.
April 16, 2024
Forward Command Galaxy Bridge is an interesting story, though it doesn't appear that this is the first book in the overall story arc, since this one begins in another galaxy with a bridge having already been created. Nonetheless, if you're a scifi fan, this book ticks a lot of the boxes. Space battles, nanotechnology, aliens, travel via wormholes, spies, sabateurs, and a whole lot more, all wrapped up into a rather interesting story about a space station that wound up being the focus of alien attacks. Of course, it all works out well (I don't think I'm spoiling anything to tell you that), but with all these new dangers in the galaxy, what the next book in the series holds is certainly intriguing, and I intend to read the next book just as soon as I can.
January 20, 2025
A trojan horse scenario! And we're expected to just roll along with the premise that a military in the immediate aftermath of a war with an insidious and duplicitous enemy would be blind to the possibility of an alien hiding on the Sennebec. I dreaded reading the chapter, as soon as the Sennebec was found moving inward from the systems edge. Surely any reasonable military would be aware that the Sennebec would be a decoy for an assault or a trojan horse or one of many other red lines for a military outpost. To bring the Sennebec into the station is unthinkable - to provide a ready means for an alien to infiltrate so easily.
Any reasonable military commander would investigate the Sennebec, then, having recently learned of pirates that had been found with crystals embedded in their brain, spine, etc., destroyed the Sennebec down to its constituent atoms.
This novel is not up to the normal standards of the author Daniel Gibbs, I'm at a loss as to whether to continue or to stop now. Wowser, I suppose that sums up this book, and I was looking forward to the new series.
Any reasonable military commander would investigate the Sennebec, then, having recently learned of pirates that had been found with crystals embedded in their brain, spine, etc., destroyed the Sennebec down to its constituent atoms.
This novel is not up to the normal standards of the author Daniel Gibbs, I'm at a loss as to whether to continue or to stop now. Wowser, I suppose that sums up this book, and I was looking forward to the new series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 12, 2024
Once it got going it moved pretty well. I felt like there were a lot of caricatures going on regarding some of the characters - the socialist planet ambassadors were all different types of out for themselves while using the narrative of the government to keep down the unwashed, etc. But, several of the side characters grew on me as the book continued. I have this as part of a three book set, so I'll probably read the next one, although I don't know if I'd have run out and bought the next one.
I do feel like there was a lot of if I'd have known - this may be the first book of the series, but their were a couple of times I think having read the authors other books would have meant understanding some references better. Maybe not.
This should have been right up my alley - military fiction, unsure why I'm not more enthused.
I do feel like there was a lot of if I'd have known - this may be the first book of the series, but their were a couple of times I think having read the authors other books would have meant understanding some references better. Maybe not.
This should have been right up my alley - military fiction, unsure why I'm not more enthused.
March 1, 2024
What a concept! A new Galaxy to explore! Good writing, no crude language, from faith-based writers
These two writers seem to be having a lot of fun with their military scfi series. This new galaxy, originally discovered by a lost space ship, is the setting for action and adventure. The Sagittarius alliance tries to protect this, "new found", worm hole & galaxy from incursions of violent species. that may attempt entry into the Sagittarius arm while helping protect their new allies. Grab a copy and enjoy this well written story with a cuppa your favorite beverage. You won't be disappointed!
These two writers seem to be having a lot of fun with their military scfi series. This new galaxy, originally discovered by a lost space ship, is the setting for action and adventure. The Sagittarius alliance tries to protect this, "new found", worm hole & galaxy from incursions of violent species. that may attempt entry into the Sagittarius arm while helping protect their new allies. Grab a copy and enjoy this well written story with a cuppa your favorite beverage. You won't be disappointed!
May 31, 2024
Galaxy Bridge by Daniel Gibbs
As always, an excellent science fiction series. A forward thinking military setting with the realism that you believe parts of it really could happen. I love every aspect of his stories, you never want to stop reading. If you like military science at war in a believable setting , you will love all of Daniel Gibbs's books, complete with aliens of all forms.
As always, an excellent science fiction series. A forward thinking military setting with the realism that you believe parts of it really could happen. I love every aspect of his stories, you never want to stop reading. If you like military science at war in a believable setting , you will love all of Daniel Gibbs's books, complete with aliens of all forms.
March 13, 2024
New adventure in a distant galaxy
The Lion of Judah opened the passage to a different galaxy. This series starter chronicles events at the new space station serving as an outpost in that galaxy. All the qualities fans have come to expect from Daniel Gibbs, in a new setting. Don't miss it!
The Lion of Judah opened the passage to a different galaxy. This series starter chronicles events at the new space station serving as an outpost in that galaxy. All the qualities fans have come to expect from Daniel Gibbs, in a new setting. Don't miss it!
May 27, 2024
TRICKY, a few enemies to sort out.
I enjoyed the book and the fact that there are several alien species out there in space. The big question is who wants to be our friend, and who wants to wipe us out? I'm sure reading a few more books in the series will answer these questions.
I enjoyed the book and the fact that there are several alien species out there in space. The big question is who wants to be our friend, and who wants to wipe us out? I'm sure reading a few more books in the series will answer these questions.
December 9, 2024
Fascinating universe
This universe is very interesting, with many factions and species being thrown together. It seems well planned. The author's writing style is good,and the characters are interesting.
This universe is very interesting, with many factions and species being thrown together. It seems well planned. The author's writing style is good,and the characters are interesting.
March 5, 2025
Absolutely amazing
A thrilling read from start to finish.
Great characters realistic situations and lots of action.
Aliens,nanites and the most dangerous of enemies , other humans.
I look forward to the next one.
A thrilling read from start to finish.
Great characters realistic situations and lots of action.
Aliens,nanites and the most dangerous of enemies , other humans.
I look forward to the next one.
September 24, 2025
Excellent Writing
Great military writing with a tad bit religion added into the mix. Character development progresses well, some references to previous works in the universe but wasn't too distracting.
Great military writing with a tad bit religion added into the mix. Character development progresses well, some references to previous works in the universe but wasn't too distracting.
October 8, 2025
Plot too complex
I found myself skipping past long passages of dull details
The previous series seemed like plot copy of Star Trek next generation , lost in another galaxy!
This series seems like a copy of Deep Space Nine, space station at NBC wormhole!
I found myself skipping past long passages of dull details
The previous series seemed like plot copy of Star Trek next generation , lost in another galaxy!
This series seems like a copy of Deep Space Nine, space station at NBC wormhole!
March 10, 2024
A fantastic read
This is another great story from fantastic author, it’s going to be a great series. Well worth the time to read. I hope readers will give this series a chance.
This is another great story from fantastic author, it’s going to be a great series. Well worth the time to read. I hope readers will give this series a chance.
April 13, 2024
David’s kindle book. Very simple
September 28, 2024
Boring, boring Babylon 5 copycat.
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