Dark Space: The Original Trilogy

Dark Space #1–3

by Jasper T. Scott

Includes the First Three Books of the Bestselling Space Opera, with over 500,000 books sold. This trilogy is standalone from the sequels.Dark Space IHUMANITY IS DEFEATEDTen years ago the Sythians invaded the galaxy with one to wipe out the human race.THEY ARE HIDINGNow the survivors are hiding in the last human sector of the Dark Space--once a place of exile for criminals, now the last refuge of mankind.THEY ARE ISOLATEDThe once galaxy-spanning Imperium of Star Systems is left guarding the gate which is the only way in or out of Dark Space--but not everyone is satisfied with their governance.AND THEY ARE KILLING EACH OTHERFreelancer and ex-convict Ethan Ortane is on the run. He owes crime lord Alec Brondi 10,000 sols, and his ship is badly damaged. When Brondi catches up with him, he makes an offer Ethan can't refuse. Ethan must infiltrate and sabotage the Valiant, the Imperial Star Systems Fleet carrier which stands guarding the entrance of Dark Space, and then his debt will be cleared. While Ethan is still undecided about what he will do, he realizes that the Imperium has been lying and putting all of Dark Space at risk. Now Brondi's plan is starting to look like a necessary evil, but before Ethan can act on it, he discovers that the real plan was much more sinister than what he was told, and he will be lucky to escape the Valiant alive. . . .Dark Space The Invisible WarTHEIR SHIP IS DAMAGEDEthan Ortane has just met his long lost son, Atton, but the circumstances could have been better. After a devastating bio-attack and the ensuing battle, they've fled Dark Space aboard the Defiant to get away from the crime lord, Alec Brondi, who has just stolen the most powerful vessel left in the Imperial Star Systems' Fleet--the Valiant, a five-kilometer-long gladiator-class carrier.THEY ARE LOW ON FUELThey need reinforcements to face Brondi, but beyond Dark Space the comm relays are all down, meaning that they must cross Sythian Space to contact the rest of the fleet. Making matters worse, they are low on fuel. They'll have to travel on the space lanes to save fuel, but the lanes are controlled by Sythians, and they are fraught with entire fleets of cloaked alien ships.Dark Space OriginTHE DEFIANT IS STRANDEDEthan and his son, Atton, have been arrested for high treason and conspiracy, crimes which will surely mean the death sentence, but it's beginning to look like theirs aren't the only lives in jeopardy--the Defiant is stranded in Sythian Space, and the vessel which Commander Caldin sent to get help has used all its fuel to get to Obsidian Station, only to find out that the station has been destroyed. Now the Defiant's last hope for a rescue is gone, and everyone on board is about to die a cold, dark death.HUMANITY IS STILL FIGHTING ITSELFMeanwhile, the notorious crime lord, Alec Brondi, is plotting to capture the remnants of Admiral Hoff's fleet, just as he captured the Valiant, but Hoff's men are on to him, and Brondi is about to get a lot more than he bargained for, forcing him to flee to the one place he knows will be safe--Dark Space.AND A NEW INVASION IS ABOUT TO BEGINBut Dark Space is only safe because the alien invaders don't know exactly where it is, and now they have a plan to find it which will threaten not only Dark Space, but the entire human race.

Genres: Science Fiction, Amazon, Space Opera, Fiction, Ebooks, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy

1355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Jasper Scott is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 20 sci-fi novels. With over a million books sold, Jasper's work has been translated into various languages and published around the world.

Jasper writes fast-paced books with unexpected twists and flawed characters. Join the author's mailing list to get two FREE books: https://files.jaspertscott.com/mailin...

Reviews

[Cyberpope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy smokin' MOLY, this ewas good! I love a long series/story, to read all at once, & immerse myself for thousands of pges of good writing.

This one qualified -- I actually read the "Complete Series 1-3" as purchased on Amazon, but Amazon won't let me post a review, as I'm not a big credit card spender there, so I'll backdoor review this excellent example of sci-fi literature.

Right from the beginning, the story and the future universe Scott has created takes hold of you; you easily learn of your new future environment; a world where nobody permanently dies; you pick up on the nuanced language that casually includes you in this world of triangular pyramids containing billions of people, al living quite comfortably without 21st century crowding. Clearly, as you immerse yourself, your people are descendants of the world/human species we see all around us today in 2025.

If you're not afraid of religious elements told from the characters' points of view, and not afraid of a story long enough to include three full cresending climaxes, then I highly recommend you get this ful series at once -- if you get the e-book, as I did, you'll be able to seamlessly flip through all three novels, from book 1 to the final climactic resolution at the end of novel no. 3, with no need to close one & start the next as we you read a book and two sequels. This is one long three-book novel, as a trilogy SHOULD be.

Ask me non-spoiler questions & I'll answer; if you want spoilers, ask me in PM.

[Peter Backx · Rating 3 out of 5]

If there is one book that would deserve the title "soap opera in space", this would be the one. Including revelations such as "I am your son" and "It was always me".

Dark Space is set in a distant future when humanity has colonized several galaxies and is now on the brink of becoming extinct by an unknown alien species. Humans wouldn't be humans if there wasn't also a big internal struggle to make things even worse.

And of course, every one has their own secret, waiting for the right time to come out.

Dark Space is an enjoyable read. It's an interesting mix of many SF ideas that come together to make a good story that never bores. A good "in between" book, if you want something to relax with.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The entire trilogy was pure entertainment. "Space Opera" at its finest...in other words... Junk food for the brain. As such, they were well-written, with interesting characters and plot lines. The interplay between the various characters and the different factions in this sector of space was sometimes confusing. I am an avid reader, but I still had to pay attention to what I was reading. The technical details and the warfare scenes were interesting. No spoilers, but the last section of this book was totally unexpected. A great series of books for a week's worth of reading.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice sci-fi

There was a lot going on in the beginning so I didn't quite understand what was happening. Ethan faces a criminal cartel on one side and an evil space empire on the other. Seems like a loss-lose situation. Fortunately, he wasn't in it alone. The series really grew on me over the course of the three books to the point where I had a hard time putting it down.

This series is complete on its own but left plenty of room for more in this setting. Worth the read.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb Space Opera

This is a superb space opera full to the brim with action spanning across galaxies. With humanity facing complete destruction fighting against an unstoppable enemy.
A reluctant hero must fight to save the people he cares about against almost impossible odds
Would definitely recommend this

[Jim Kratzok · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good enough.

At the beginning of this trilogy I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it. The first few chapters pretty much turned me off. But it got better... Or I got used to the story. The third book is where things came together and the story got stronger. Overall, these books were OK.

[Jānis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kopējā triloģija bija tīri forša, ja vien nebūtu to ļoti atkārtojošo kaujas skatu, kas praktiski vienmēr ir vienādi, tad būtu pat super laba... Beigas, protams, atstāj uz pauzes un prasa pēc turpinājuma... Nu gan jau turpināšu arī.

Pats stāsts par cilvēkiem, citplanētiešiem, klonētiem cilvēkiem, cilvēku manipulāciju un, protams, izdzīvošanu... Un tas viss visuma operā :D

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

solid 2 months of sci-fi reading!

Like Divergent—matter-vs-anti-matter universe,
Parallel stories. A good read, lots of action. I kind of got lost in the last 1/3- couldn’t track all the clones, copies, resurrected humans, original humans, good guys in one world, but traitors in another. Some sex scenes.

[Tom Hinkle · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were interesting to read. However, with the technical details and the twists in the different character plots, it was challenging to read and follow at times. I felt like there were almost too many different twists to the characters.

[John Shearer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Space 1-3

This story was just about everything you want in a really good action adventure. The author has put together three stories which have been more than one should be allowed to ask for.

[Georgia Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

Space opera at its best

Though the plot alternates between rambling and hyperspace, overall the trilogy is a good sci-fi romp. There are areas that are over explained and others barely glossed. Still it was A good series introduction for a new author in my library

[Karen M · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely amazing!

Wow. It just gets better and better. The characters are so rich. The plot is fantastic with constant twists. The action is easy to visualize due to the detailed worry telling. What a great saga!

[Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good series. Kept me interested and reading for a long time.

[Kathleen Cannella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read but it tends to get bogged down with details at time. My view may be colored by my background as a pilot and science teacher. I do think fans of science fiction will enjoy this book.

[David Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got carried away

I can't believe how quickly I breezed through this trilogy. I got carried away with the characters and the plot. Every page pulled me on to the next.

[Lyle Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

a book for those that grew up on wing commander games

This trilogy brought me back to playing games like wing commander on PC. It is a very well written story, and enjoyable.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read a science fiction novel and I wasn't sure I would last the course, particularly when I saw the illustrations of the various space ship at the start of each chapter - I felt it would be too technical for me. However I found it a really engrossing story and happily continued reading through each book in the trilogy to find out what happened to each of the characters. I look forward to reading the 4th book later this year!

[Abigail · Rating 1 out of 5]

I downloaded this (free) ebook was because I needed a break from my usual historical fiction and because it seemed to have some decent reviews. Seems I was mistaken.

Starting with some positives, I'll give this trilogy the benefit of the doubt: somewhere in there are the elements of a decent story, with some surprising twists and consistent action. Unfortunately, that all lies beneath a mess that is in desperate need of more editing.

The flow was disrupted by long, technical descriptions which weren't always necessary - there's only so much I want to know about a spaceship other than the fact that it's big and has a lot of guns. There's a lot of telling (over and over again), and too little of simply showing. It's frequently excessively wordy (don't get me started on those 'frekking' neologisms) and ultimately left me thinking 'filler'.

The dialogue was so stilted that I couldn't picture the conversations actually happening. Characters are repeatedly described/introduced, often using the same words, even if they were present just a scene or two ago - trust your reader to remember who is related to who, and what they vaguely look like, even if they are minor characters! Speaking of relatives, there were fair too many coincidences given the unfathomable size of space. The main hero's long-lost wife just so happens to be married to the Admiral and his co-pilot is the daughter of a famous professor the crime lord blackmailed into service? Hmm yes, do continue whilst I struggle to sustain my disbelief.

And sustain your disbelief you must, otherwise you won't make it through this trilogy without clawing your eyes out. One quote towards the end of the third book that I couldn't help but smirk at:

"The explanation which followed went past the point of credulity and challenged everything Ethan thought he knew about human history" (emphasis added)

Sounds about right.

[james barnard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Entertaining and military science fiction at its best. I would recommend this book for the sci fi fan . It keeps your interest up while reading it.

[joseph R. Hylton · Rating 4 out of 5]

depends on what your looking for

I find that science fiction comes in two categories, the scientifically accurate and the storyteller. This is mainly a storyteller novel. and a darn fine one too. I actually got sad when i finished it because i wanted more. While i did not find the science behind everything to be totally accurate but it was accurate enough to be able to make up the rest. Mr. Scott obviously put a lot of thought into the book. Even coming up with a full glossary of terms, ships, and technology that would be foreign knowledge to the reader. I found myself totally engrossed in the story line and the characters. Another talent that Mr. Scott seemed to have is the ability to keep me guessing. That is a rare talent. More that once i would think to myself, "he's a holoskinner too" or "She's going to die before she finds out the truth". I think that is the real reason i enjoyed these books so much. If i can continually guess what is going to happen next then the story becomes blaise and more than a little boring. Yes, this was more of a story teller book, not a technical marvel.

[John Tobler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hurry, don't miss your spaceship to Dark Space: The Original Trilogy!

This series is extremely well written, with strong characters, inventive technologies, and powerfully imagined environments aplenty. The plots are well woven and the action keeps you awake late at night through three solid volumes Not only did I enjoy Dark Space: The Original Trilogy, but I am looking forward to reading any and all sequels! Jasper T. Scott's work gets a strong, "Must Read" from me!

[Tim Franklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but overly technical

I enjoyed the plot and all of the side plots and different characters but felt the human element with the relationships between the main characters was unbelievable in that amount of vast distance and significant events that the characters would tie up so neatly. I found that more unbelievable than the theoretical space and science adventure aspects, which were entertaining and thought provoking. Parts of the trilogy were overly technical in description and took away from the flow of the books. I'm a well educated nerd and still had trouble understanding parts of the space flight and spacecraft descriptions, and didn't find the detailed descriptions helpful, so I eventually skipped paragraphs at a time when I came to them. I enjoyed the trilogy but eventually tired of it and just wanted to see it to the end.

[Jonathan Markevich · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first two books are amusing space opera/military sci-fi. The third FINALLY introduces the main plot point. which he will hopefully pursue in later books. The author has a habit of setting out the plot line/goal for the story and then totally obliterating any possibility of attaining it. This could be an entertaining tack, if it wasn't overused.

The "search and replace" of all the swear words with fake ones was very transparent. If he wanted to use neologisms, he should have done this more carefully, with more of a contextual shift from modern day swears.

I might read the next ones. It was an average read, with some interesting moments.

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the story line. Humans trying to survive after near catastrophic war with the Sythians. The character development was very good. You got to know the characters pretty well, although there were a few surprises. A few times the story lost my interest maybe due to a lot of technobabble. I think if I had read the books as they had come out instead of all at once I wouldn't have felt this way. There was a big twist at the end which I wasn't expecting. All and all it was a very good trilogy.

[Marion E. Brophy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is evil right ?

I was torn between giving this collection a 3 or a 4. As you can see the 4 won. There are many battle between space fleets belonging to humans and those that belong to the alien varies. The faroes as seen by the humans are evil slavers and control most of the known universe, as by themselves not so. Thus the two sides join battle for the right to control the entire universe. Who is right, who is wrong, and is there a difference between good and evil in the end ?

[Richard Moseley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic Series that is well worth the read

This series will keep you up all night. Well written with a full story line that keeps you interested. This is one I will definitely reread in the future as it is one of my favorite SF series to date.

[Jeff Wombold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I had many books queued up to read, my original plan was just to read book one, but I found that I had to find out what happened, so I ended up reading the trilogy. Even though I could see some parallels to Star Trek, I loved the imagination of the author with all the new terminology and places. Well written; definitely a must read

[David Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant read by Jasper

What an awesome trilogy! Great storyline, every detail thought of and explained..
I stumbled across Jason just browsing. Read his other Dark Force books,so it was an easy choice to read this series.
Will find and read any of his books in the future.
You will not be disappointed!😁

[Hw Huyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories, multiple mixed stories running parallel

Etherus, Abaddon, Ethan Ortane, Tyra Forster, and others come together in various stories to keep the reader in mystery as to the outcome. Two gods one good (?) and one evil (with many self made duplicates), and the two, more or less, main characters with two small children, keep us guessing about the outcome.

[PapaTrain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free or. Predetermined?

Interesting take on a question argued over for decades, are we free willed or is everything predetermined. While these stories never came close to change g my thoughts on the subject it actually helped me see the other side of the argument. Add a God & Satan figure into a far future war against innumerable evils in a well told tale. Very entertaining!