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The Lost Stars #3
Imperfect Sword
The wait is over. New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell continues his action-packed spin-off to The Lost Fleet series as the Syndicate’s civil war threatens to spread even farther into the final frontier…
President Gwen Iceni and General Artur Drakon have successfully liberated the Midway Star System—but the former rulers of the Syndicate Worlds won’t surrender the region without a fight. The dictatorial regime has ordered the ex–Syndicate CEOs terminated with extreme prejudice and the system’s citizens punished for their defiance.
Outnumbered and led by junior officers hastily promoted in the wake of the uprising, Midway’s warships are no match for the fleet massing and preparing to strike. But the Syndicate isn’t the only threat facing Iceni and Drakon. Another former CEO has taken control of the Ulindi Star System, the first calculated move toward establishing his own little empire.
With Drakon’s ground forces dispatched to Ulindi, Midway erupts in violence as Syndicate agents and other, unknown enemies stoke a renewed revolt against Iceni’s power—leaving both her and Drakon vulnerable to trusted officers just waiting for an opportune moment to betray them…
President Gwen Iceni and General Artur Drakon have successfully liberated the Midway Star System—but the former rulers of the Syndicate Worlds won’t surrender the region without a fight. The dictatorial regime has ordered the ex–Syndicate CEOs terminated with extreme prejudice and the system’s citizens punished for their defiance.
Outnumbered and led by junior officers hastily promoted in the wake of the uprising, Midway’s warships are no match for the fleet massing and preparing to strike. But the Syndicate isn’t the only threat facing Iceni and Drakon. Another former CEO has taken control of the Ulindi Star System, the first calculated move toward establishing his own little empire.
With Drakon’s ground forces dispatched to Ulindi, Midway erupts in violence as Syndicate agents and other, unknown enemies stoke a renewed revolt against Iceni’s power—leaving both her and Drakon vulnerable to trusted officers just waiting for an opportune moment to betray them…
369 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2014
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Jack Campbell
115 books3,030 followersJack Campbell is a pseudonym for American science fiction author John G. Hemry.
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John G. Hemry is an American author of military science fiction novels. Drawing on his experience as a retired United States Navy officer, he has written the Stark's War and Paul Sinclair series. Under the name Jack Campbell, he has written four volumes of the Lost Fleet series, and on his website names two more forthcoming volumes. He has also written over a dozen short stories, many published in Analog magazine, and a number of non-fiction works.
John G Hemry is a retired United States Navy officer. His father, Jack M. Hemry, also served in the navy and as John points out was a mustang. John grew up living in several places including Pensacola, San Diego, and Midway Island.
John graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons in 1974 then attended the US Naval Academy (Class of '78) where he was labeled 'the un-midshipman' by his roommates.
He lives in Maryland with his wife and three kids. His two eldest children are diagnosed as autistic and suffer from Neuro immune dysfunction syndrome (NIDS), an auto-immune ailment which causes their illness, but are progressing under treatment.
John is a member of the SFWA Musketeers whose motto reads: 'The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword, but the Wise Person Carries Both'.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
John G. Hemry is an American author of military science fiction novels. Drawing on his experience as a retired United States Navy officer, he has written the Stark's War and Paul Sinclair series. Under the name Jack Campbell, he has written four volumes of the Lost Fleet series, and on his website names two more forthcoming volumes. He has also written over a dozen short stories, many published in Analog magazine, and a number of non-fiction works.
John G Hemry is a retired United States Navy officer. His father, Jack M. Hemry, also served in the navy and as John points out was a mustang. John grew up living in several places including Pensacola, San Diego, and Midway Island.
John graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons in 1974 then attended the US Naval Academy (Class of '78) where he was labeled 'the un-midshipman' by his roommates.
He lives in Maryland with his wife and three kids. His two eldest children are diagnosed as autistic and suffer from Neuro immune dysfunction syndrome (NIDS), an auto-immune ailment which causes their illness, but are progressing under treatment.
John is a member of the SFWA Musketeers whose motto reads: 'The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword, but the Wise Person Carries Both'.
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February 26, 2015
This series is seriously suspenseful. I admit I am quite hooked. There were moments in this book where I thought it was all over, so kudos to you, Mr. Campbell. My question now is, when is the next one coming out?
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
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Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
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May 13, 2022
More of the same. AND IT'S AWESOME.
May 27, 2019
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90 points, 4 ¾ stars!
President Gwen Iceny and General Artur Drakon have successfully liberated Midway Star System, but the Syndicate aren't done with them yet. In nearby Ulindi Star System, there is another former Syndicate CEO has taken control, and it isn't safe to have an enemy nearby. Drakon and his forces are dispatched to make certain that ally forces win. Not to create an empire of their own, but to create allies. While Drakon is away, Midway erupts into renewed violence as forces working against the President and General finally manage to spark embers.
Another installment in The Lost Stars, another book that was just plain fun. Thinking about it, Imperfect Sword didn't have a lot of things that happened. Yet so much happened as well. It was all action and things blowing up. I loved it.
There are three main threats left to Midway Star System right now, and Imperfect Sword leads the first of those problems into a solution, builds up a second of those problems up throughout the book, and then dumps the third problem in at the end.
The first problem, of course, is the leftover Syndicate worlds. Nearby Star Systems are still partly or completely controlled by Syndicate forces. This isn't good, it is a weak point for Midway Star system. They need to get rid of the Syndicate in nearby systems so they can keep Midway safe. This is the big action draw for Imperfect Sword. It was amazing to watch.
The second problem is internal forces working against Iceni and Drakon. There have been problems before now, of course. However, those problems are ramping up. And they ramp even further throughout the book. It will be finalised in the next book, but it is starting to get interesting now. Third problem is, of course, the Enigma.
I love Drakon and Iceni to pieces. But they really just need to fuck already. Their constantly "deciding" to trust each other complete is growing a bit tiresome. Thankfully the next book is the last and hopefully I can get to see them bone 🤞. The two of them are worth the angst, but I'm glad it is nearly over. At least their flirting is cute.
The secondary characters are amazing, though. They are shining even brighter than they did in the previous book, and they shone pretty bright there. I love them all. How does The Lost Stars have so many characters to love compared to The Lost Fleet?! I'm grateful though, because it makes me love it so much more than I would have if the characters were boring or interchangeable.
Slowly Drakon and Iceni are gaining control and making a place for themselves. I'm looking forward to the last book in the series.
90 points, 4 ¾ stars!
President Gwen Iceny and General Artur Drakon have successfully liberated Midway Star System, but the Syndicate aren't done with them yet. In nearby Ulindi Star System, there is another former Syndicate CEO has taken control, and it isn't safe to have an enemy nearby. Drakon and his forces are dispatched to make certain that ally forces win. Not to create an empire of their own, but to create allies. While Drakon is away, Midway erupts into renewed violence as forces working against the President and General finally manage to spark embers.
Another installment in The Lost Stars, another book that was just plain fun. Thinking about it, Imperfect Sword didn't have a lot of things that happened. Yet so much happened as well. It was all action and things blowing up. I loved it.
There are three main threats left to Midway Star System right now, and Imperfect Sword leads the first of those problems into a solution, builds up a second of those problems up throughout the book, and then dumps the third problem in at the end.
The first problem, of course, is the leftover Syndicate worlds. Nearby Star Systems are still partly or completely controlled by Syndicate forces. This isn't good, it is a weak point for Midway Star system. They need to get rid of the Syndicate in nearby systems so they can keep Midway safe. This is the big action draw for Imperfect Sword. It was amazing to watch.
The second problem is internal forces working against Iceni and Drakon. There have been problems before now, of course. However, those problems are ramping up. And they ramp even further throughout the book. It will be finalised in the next book, but it is starting to get interesting now. Third problem is, of course, the Enigma.
I love Drakon and Iceni to pieces. But they really just need to fuck already. Their constantly "deciding" to trust each other complete is growing a bit tiresome. Thankfully the next book is the last and hopefully I can get to see them bone 🤞. The two of them are worth the angst, but I'm glad it is nearly over. At least their flirting is cute.
The secondary characters are amazing, though. They are shining even brighter than they did in the previous book, and they shone pretty bright there. I love them all. How does The Lost Stars have so many characters to love compared to The Lost Fleet?! I'm grateful though, because it makes me love it so much more than I would have if the characters were boring or interchangeable.
Slowly Drakon and Iceni are gaining control and making a place for themselves. I'm looking forward to the last book in the series.
March 19, 2015
The third Lost Stars book. Spoilers ahead for the first two -- and less so, for the Lost Fleet.
For instance, the book deals quite a bit with what Colonel Morgan did last book, and the hold it gives her over General Drakon.
But that's not the main plot. The main plot is that a nearby planet, Ulinda, is looking like an issue and a possibility. Morgan is set to scout before an invasion, though they have serious issues allocating forces, even with having recovered the fleet members who were Alliance prisoners. Meanwhile, there's still the question of the enigmas, And the Alliance fleet, and the Dancers.
There's surprises on Ulindi, and their operation is used against them. It involves a message to watch the different stars, General Drakon's meeting someone he knew before, a risky maneuver to dispel rioting, some adroit feints in space, news of a merciless bombardment, and more.
For instance, the book deals quite a bit with what Colonel Morgan did last book, and the hold it gives her over General Drakon.
But that's not the main plot. The main plot is that a nearby planet, Ulinda, is looking like an issue and a possibility. Morgan is set to scout before an invasion, though they have serious issues allocating forces, even with having recovered the fleet members who were Alliance prisoners. Meanwhile, there's still the question of the enigmas, And the Alliance fleet, and the Dancers.
There's surprises on Ulindi, and their operation is used against them. It involves a message to watch the different stars, General Drakon's meeting someone he knew before, a risky maneuver to dispel rioting, some adroit feints in space, news of a merciless bombardment, and more.
August 31, 2021
IMPERFECT SWORD is the third novel of the LOST STARS trilogy that follows the adventures of those filthy Syndics, the villains of the LOST FLEET books, as they try and build a society that is not based on corruption and Stalinist exploitation. In this book, we have our (anti)heroes want to try and take down one of the biggest warlords nearby in the belief it will be an easy victory. Instead, it proves to be a massive trap that threatens to extinguish the Midway experiment.
I think the best part of the novel is watching Morgan proceed to act like a video game character, slaughtering her way through snake after snake on the ground as if she was a female Solid Snake or Sam Fisher. The book is mostly epic battle scenes but that's how Jack Campbell rolls.
I think the best part of the novel is watching Morgan proceed to act like a video game character, slaughtering her way through snake after snake on the ground as if she was a female Solid Snake or Sam Fisher. The book is mostly epic battle scenes but that's how Jack Campbell rolls.
December 16, 2019
Imperfect Sword furthers the gradual character development arcs that were begun in the preceding two novels of the Lost Stars series, while also offering thrilling action and suspense, much of which takes place outside the primary setting of Midway Star System.
October 16, 2014
I enjoyed Jack Campbell’s “Lost Fleet” series and have just keep reading right into his new sub series of the “Lost Stars” series. This is book three in the series. The series follows the trials and tribulations of the newly independent Midway Star System. We met this Star System and the people in the later books of the “Lost Fleet” series.
Midway broke away from the Syndicated Worlds Empire and formed their independent Star System. President Gwen Iceni and head of ground forces General Artur Drakon are the key leaders. The people form a democracy for the first time in history of their system. Campbell allows this back ground to create lots of suspense, political intrigue, espionage as back drop to the major problem they face, the Syndicate wants to retake the Midway Star System. This of course, leads us to the area where Jack Campbell shines through. Campbell is the master of the space battles. His fleet movements techniques, the chess like moves of the fleet and the fighting in space kept me glued to my iPod. We meet up with Kommodor Marphissa, the female commander of the Midway fleet. She is turning into a most interesting character in the series as is the new Captain of the battleship Midway. The ending sets us up for the next book. I read this as an audio book downloaded from Audible. Mark Vietor does as excellent job narrating the book.
Midway broke away from the Syndicated Worlds Empire and formed their independent Star System. President Gwen Iceni and head of ground forces General Artur Drakon are the key leaders. The people form a democracy for the first time in history of their system. Campbell allows this back ground to create lots of suspense, political intrigue, espionage as back drop to the major problem they face, the Syndicate wants to retake the Midway Star System. This of course, leads us to the area where Jack Campbell shines through. Campbell is the master of the space battles. His fleet movements techniques, the chess like moves of the fleet and the fighting in space kept me glued to my iPod. We meet up with Kommodor Marphissa, the female commander of the Midway fleet. She is turning into a most interesting character in the series as is the new Captain of the battleship Midway. The ending sets us up for the next book. I read this as an audio book downloaded from Audible. Mark Vietor does as excellent job narrating the book.
May 2, 2025
"Imperfect Sword" is #3 of the Shadow series called "The Lost Stars". I loved it. These novels parallel "The Lost Fleet" series but taken from the point of view of the bad guys... in particular the Midway system that has broken away from the Syndicate Worlds. The leadership is trying to be good guys but they really only half believe that it is possible and are often surprised when being a good guy actually works for them.
The Story: President Icini and General Draken still don't fully trust each other as they try to defend the Midway system from attack from the Enigma alien race, the Syndicate Worlds and their own darn people. They are receiving pleas for help from nearby star systems so they send an expedition to contact one star system to help them out and find they have their hands full.
It's exciting. There is a lot of violence but this is a military scifi novel. Oddly there is some sexual tension, but nothing overt. There are a couple of inside jokes thrown in. This is typical of the author and he doesn't do it often so it is OK.
There is a lot more space battle narrative in this book. I was grateful for that. I like that stuff.
So... I'd read this book again.
The Story: President Icini and General Draken still don't fully trust each other as they try to defend the Midway system from attack from the Enigma alien race, the Syndicate Worlds and their own darn people. They are receiving pleas for help from nearby star systems so they send an expedition to contact one star system to help them out and find they have their hands full.
It's exciting. There is a lot of violence but this is a military scifi novel. Oddly there is some sexual tension, but nothing overt. There are a couple of inside jokes thrown in. This is typical of the author and he doesn't do it often so it is OK.
There is a lot more space battle narrative in this book. I was grateful for that. I like that stuff.
So... I'd read this book again.
December 6, 2014
Jack Campbell continues to spin the best Military Science Fiction there is.
In this episode we find a trap being set for General Drakan in the Ulindi system. A hidden fleet and over 100,000 hidden ground forces are just waiting for Drakan to show. How did they know he was coming ? Who is the mole inside the Midway system feeding the Syndicate key information ?
Fantastic space and ground battles.
Engaging characters and a heart pounding story arc that just grabs you and won't let go.
A highly recommended author and series
In this episode we find a trap being set for General Drakan in the Ulindi system. A hidden fleet and over 100,000 hidden ground forces are just waiting for Drakan to show. How did they know he was coming ? Who is the mole inside the Midway system feeding the Syndicate key information ?
Fantastic space and ground battles.
Engaging characters and a heart pounding story arc that just grabs you and won't let go.
A highly recommended author and series
September 1, 2019
The continuation of an interesting side play to the main story. I enjoyed it very much
October 13, 2014
A nice entry in the Lost Stars series and a nice adventure. The only problem is it is tying off previous threads and setting the stage for new ones.... which isn't a bad thing.
The bad thing is now I have to wait for the next one and it'll be a while yet.
The bad thing is now I have to wait for the next one and it'll be a while yet.
November 15, 2014
Even more action packed and tense than previous installments.
June 17, 2019
This is the third book in "The Lost Stars" series by Jack Campbell a.k.a. John G. Hemry. This is the story of the aftermath of the Syndicate World's defeat by the Alliance and the attack on the Midway system by the alien Enigmas. It is up to former CEO Artur Drakon and former CEO Gwen Iceni to form a new government and find a way to protect their star system from the remnants of the Syndicate government and also to protect their system in case of a return of the Enigmas. They will find this difficult with many hurdles to overcome. The biggest hurdle will be the mistrust they have for each other. If they can cooperate and not kill one another they might be able to pull it off. In this one now President Gwen Iceni and General Artur Drakon are continuing to try and stabilize their star system and build a space force that will be able to defend it. They have decided to do a pre-emptive strike on a nearby star system, Ulindi, which has already unsuccessfully attacked Midway once. They have gotten intel that leads them to believe that the defenses of Ulindi are very few and mostly untrained. They formulate a plan for the strike which General Drakon will lead with the help of Midway's space force. After he leaves on the mission President Iceni learns that it is all a Syndicate trap and she has no way to warn General Drakon. At the same time the local populace is being stirred up with rumors and lies and President Iceni is at a loss on how to control things without resorting to the old Syndicate methods. This is another great book in this series.
June 9, 2017
This is Jack Campbell at his best. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest romp in his Lost Stars spin-off series. The characters are all fleshing out nicely – sympathetic and believable – the action, both space and planet based is fast, exciting and never too drawn out. In fact I think this is possibly Campbell’s most balanced book that I’ve read so far.
The Midway system continues its efforts to evolve from Syndicate totalitarianism towards a free democracy. There’s still a way to go but the steps forward as well as the setbacks, the reluctant trust and sometimes equally reluctant restraint from the old ways is all very credibly handled. Probably even better in this volume than in the previous ones where these aspects tended to be a little too front and centre, too in-your-face, whilst here they have been allowed to settle down a little, giving space for other motivations to come to the fore.
These books are not great works of literature but they are good, intelligent military science fiction and, unlike some successful authors of this sub-genre, Campbell is keeping these books tight; they are easy fast reads with little or no padding and they do not seem inclined to start drifting towards four figure page lengths for which I am very grateful.
The Midway system continues its efforts to evolve from Syndicate totalitarianism towards a free democracy. There’s still a way to go but the steps forward as well as the setbacks, the reluctant trust and sometimes equally reluctant restraint from the old ways is all very credibly handled. Probably even better in this volume than in the previous ones where these aspects tended to be a little too front and centre, too in-your-face, whilst here they have been allowed to settle down a little, giving space for other motivations to come to the fore.
These books are not great works of literature but they are good, intelligent military science fiction and, unlike some successful authors of this sub-genre, Campbell is keeping these books tight; they are easy fast reads with little or no padding and they do not seem inclined to start drifting towards four figure page lengths for which I am very grateful.
January 9, 2017
I keep reading Jack Campbell's The Lost Stars series because I like the reoccurring characters who are featured in it. The independent star system of Midway launched a preemptive invasion to liberate the Ulundi star system. General Drakon's infantry division are almost trapped on the planet when a battleship from Midway shows up to even the score for the underdogs. The remaining Syndicate Worlds' mobile forces and infantry divisions are destroyed and scattered by a planetary bombardment.
That helps General Drakon's power armor troops take control of a Snake fortifications as the Syndicate's best troops die in the hell fire. The Midway fleet finishes off the remaining Syndicate land forces before the survivors surrender to General Drakon. However, Midway came as liberators to Ulundi. The Midway forces gather up their own force via some troop transports and head home. Not before giving some advice on how to govern Ulundi to the planet's population...
Recommended.
That helps General Drakon's power armor troops take control of a Snake fortifications as the Syndicate's best troops die in the hell fire. The Midway fleet finishes off the remaining Syndicate land forces before the survivors surrender to General Drakon. However, Midway came as liberators to Ulundi. The Midway forces gather up their own force via some troop transports and head home. Not before giving some advice on how to govern Ulundi to the planet's population...
Recommended.
April 8, 2021
If space opera is your thing than this is a series you want to read. The tactical and strategic descriptions of the many conflicts in this series are detailed, realistic, and gripping. If you have read Jack Campbell's Lost Fleet series of the Alliance and Admiral "Black Jack" Geary and you want to know what it was like to be a CEO and line worker on the Syndics side than this Lost Stars series is your next step. Struggle with former CEO Gwen Iceni and Artur Drakon as they work to build a new network of star systems around the star system Midway. Cheer them as they fight their old Syndicate ways, the fading power of the Syndicate home world, the alien race called the Enigmas, and anyone else who can snatch power from Midway.
September 9, 2017
Fine serial novel involving the newly independent Midway finding it's way in a treacherous time. Syndicate forces attack again, Midway resists and is successful enough to work on stabilizing nearby star systems. Iceni remains on the still unstable Midway and Drakon heads out to topple what appears to be a warlord intent on growing his realm. Enigmas are scouting things out as well. After another dozen novels set in this universe, it's hard to say they're outstanding. I enjoy them, but I can't join in the trend of saying serials like this just get better and better.
November 11, 2019
Perhaps Campbell's editor had a word with him, but he's managed to breathe new life into this series.
With military and internal threats besieging Midway, Drakon attends to the external threat and Iceni has to deal with her political problems without resorting to Syndic methods of control. Both it turns out are potential traps set by outside forces.
Drakon struggles to stop his troops from being overwhelmed and destroyed. Meanwhile Colonel Morgan goes on a one-woman trail of destruction.
Several plot threads come together and new ones added.
With military and internal threats besieging Midway, Drakon attends to the external threat and Iceni has to deal with her political problems without resorting to Syndic methods of control. Both it turns out are potential traps set by outside forces.
Drakon struggles to stop his troops from being overwhelmed and destroyed. Meanwhile Colonel Morgan goes on a one-woman trail of destruction.
Several plot threads come together and new ones added.
July 25, 2021
This second reading, after a few years ago of reading this group of four books one year apart each, has made what is going on lots more understandable.I recommend other readers read this short series one book after another and not wait a year between books. This volume is very action packed and you get to see the general in action for sustained combat. The mobile forces also get a good showing in this volume. There is more character growth, under cover ops, battle action and incitement to riot etc. going on in the book. Recommended.
June 30, 2017
Another in the Lost Stars series by Jack Campbell. I can't help but root for Iceni and Drakon. I love watching them wrestle with the issues. I wish they would do it a LITTLE more deeply, but no worries. This book had some nice suspense, though unfortunately, the bad guys were geniuses on the ground and morons in space, which led to the results that you would kind of expect.
Also enjoyed getting to know just a little bit more about the mysterious Roh Morgan.
Also enjoyed getting to know just a little bit more about the mysterious Roh Morgan.
October 10, 2019
The subordinates step forward...
As much as this series remains about Iceni and Drakon, and their efforts to create a new government and society in the Midway star system out of a former Syndic world, in this story a lot of their supporting Officers stepped up, some of their subplots moved forward, but more than that they were given the opportunity to show us the changes Iceni and Drakon have already accomplished.
As much as this series remains about Iceni and Drakon, and their efforts to create a new government and society in the Midway star system out of a former Syndic world, in this story a lot of their supporting Officers stepped up, some of their subplots moved forward, but more than that they were given the opportunity to show us the changes Iceni and Drakon have already accomplished.
March 9, 2020
I've been reading these Lost Fleet novels now and then between other things for years now and have enjoyed every single one of them. I just checked and turns out this is the 13th one I've read which really took me by surprise, if you'd told me I'd still be reading and enjoying the same series this much that many books in I wouldn't have believed you, but like a great long running tv series I always enjoy dropping back into that universe and seeing what's going on.
June 14, 2025
Book 3 of the same, getting used to the format, the repetitiveness although feels toned down on this chapter.
I wonder if fans of this series like me are getting a bit sick of each book re-explaining that the main characters are former CEOs, each book retelling the story of Black Jack, each book re-explaining how space works port and starboard.
We know, what bother wasting pages retelling this? it's boring.
Just give us a storyline that's fresh and different.
Overall OK, bit of a nothing ending, where's Morgan?
I wonder if fans of this series like me are getting a bit sick of each book re-explaining that the main characters are former CEOs, each book retelling the story of Black Jack, each book re-explaining how space works port and starboard.
We know, what bother wasting pages retelling this? it's boring.
Just give us a storyline that's fresh and different.
Overall OK, bit of a nothing ending, where's Morgan?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2019
With a focus on the ground action, Campbell shows soundly demonstrates he’s no one-trick pony. The action continues a pace as the intrigue catches up towards, what is sure to be, a satisfying series finale.
The more nuanced characters of the Lost Stars anti-heroes present a firmer foundation that makes you care about their fates that bit more.
The more nuanced characters of the Lost Stars anti-heroes present a firmer foundation that makes you care about their fates that bit more.
September 4, 2020
The book builds upon the previous two books in the series and continues the struggle of Midway Independent Start System to provide a stable and secure government to the star-system and also supporting the nearby Star Systems to get free of the syndicate control. The character are engaging and, coming out to be strong, understanding, sympathetic and believable.
October 31, 2021
The two rulers of the Midway star system continues fighting against internal and external enemies while trying to figure out whether to trust each other and if so, how far.
They decide to make Midway safer by stopping a renegade CEO in a neighbouring star system, but splitting the forces is dangerous because so many keep an eye out for weakness.
They decide to make Midway safer by stopping a renegade CEO in a neighbouring star system, but splitting the forces is dangerous because so many keep an eye out for weakness.
January 9, 2017
Minor error where Drakon is referred to as Geary during a battle, somebody lets out a breath they didn't know they were holding & I KNOW how far a ship travels at point two light speed!!!
Apart from that another good book from Jack Campbell
Apart from that another good book from Jack Campbell
January 17, 2018
This is one book that is Science Fiction that makes a current day political point. Everyone who "believes" that tyranny and communism is a system that will overcome the human affliction to sin should read this book.
July 16, 2019
One More to Go!
Looking forward to the last in this series as this was quite a gripping book and thankfully moved forward in pace as the book went on. There is sometimes too much chat, but at least it’s relevant & does go on for the sake of it.
Looking forward to the last in this series as this was quite a gripping book and thankfully moved forward in pace as the book went on. There is sometimes too much chat, but at least it’s relevant & does go on for the sake of it.
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