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Void Drifter #3
Void Drifter 3
Will Kaufman is the face of a galactic rebellion. Now he just has to win the war.
As a coalition of species and planets fight to unseat the Imperium, Will, the only human on the Coalition War Council is put forward as an unlikely poster boy for galactic harmony. His unremarkable home world and its unimportant species—humans—have come to the aid of a greater galaxy they didn't even know existed.
With each battle won, breaking the shackles of the Imperium seems not only possible, but inevitable… until old grievances and simmering rivalries spring up among the Coalition.
Lurking behind it all is Prefect Tror and his seemingly indestructible flagship, the ONE. With it, the Imperium begin to create a political wedge capable of tipping the balance in their favor. It doesn't take an Foris AI to know that the Imperium must be defeated, fully and completely, if the galaxy is to have any hope of freedom.
Such a victory can only happen if Will can keep a splintered rebellion focused on the war, but stubborn grudges threaten to drag even the crew of the Phaelon into disarray.
The war is at its climax and Will Kaufman is…
THE HERO OF THE REBELLION.
As a coalition of species and planets fight to unseat the Imperium, Will, the only human on the Coalition War Council is put forward as an unlikely poster boy for galactic harmony. His unremarkable home world and its unimportant species—humans—have come to the aid of a greater galaxy they didn't even know existed.
With each battle won, breaking the shackles of the Imperium seems not only possible, but inevitable… until old grievances and simmering rivalries spring up among the Coalition.
Lurking behind it all is Prefect Tror and his seemingly indestructible flagship, the ONE. With it, the Imperium begin to create a political wedge capable of tipping the balance in their favor. It doesn't take an Foris AI to know that the Imperium must be defeated, fully and completely, if the galaxy is to have any hope of freedom.
Such a victory can only happen if Will can keep a splintered rebellion focused on the war, but stubborn grudges threaten to drag even the crew of the Phaelon into disarray.
The war is at its climax and Will Kaufman is…
THE HERO OF THE REBELLION.
450 pages, Paperback
Published August 16, 2024
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April 28, 2026
This was a step up from book 2, more focused and more interesting overall. Void Drifter has never been an especially deep series, but it scratches my itch for a fun space opera adventure.
Jason Anspach's biggest strength is his military sci-fi battles, and he leans much harder into those here. Lots of running and gunning.
There's also significantly more politics here than in the previous two books, and while I wouldn't consider his political writing to be nearly as good as his military writing, it is interesting enough. There's a lot of preoccupation here with, what happens when a loose coalition of factions, each wanting very different things out of the universe, near the point of defeating their mutual enemy and having to decide what happens next? I can't say much more than that without spoilers, but I did like how the different views were well represented in the crew of the Phaelon.
The characters were good here, definitely the most developed they've been so far. Sert is still my bro.
Up to this point, I've felt like this series was sort of a Saturday morning cartoon with inspiration from Guardians of the Galaxy. This book increases the intensity and develops its themes enough to pull it up to something more like Mass Effect, with a similarly wide range of alien factions that sometimes do and sometimes don't get along. Also, Sert is basically a Krogan and Fera is basically an Asari.
Anyway, I enjoyed it, even if I didn't feel totally in love with it. Fun space opera.
Jason Anspach's biggest strength is his military sci-fi battles, and he leans much harder into those here. Lots of running and gunning.
There's also significantly more politics here than in the previous two books, and while I wouldn't consider his political writing to be nearly as good as his military writing, it is interesting enough. There's a lot of preoccupation here with, what happens when a loose coalition of factions, each wanting very different things out of the universe, near the point of defeating their mutual enemy and having to decide what happens next? I can't say much more than that without spoilers, but I did like how the different views were well represented in the crew of the Phaelon.
The characters were good here, definitely the most developed they've been so far. Sert is still my bro.
Up to this point, I've felt like this series was sort of a Saturday morning cartoon with inspiration from Guardians of the Galaxy. This book increases the intensity and develops its themes enough to pull it up to something more like Mass Effect, with a similarly wide range of alien factions that sometimes do and sometimes don't get along. Also, Sert is basically a Krogan and Fera is basically an Asari.
Anyway, I enjoyed it, even if I didn't feel totally in love with it. Fun space opera.
February 24, 2025
Things may not be as they seem as the War against the Imperium peaks....
Slowly but surely Will and the Coalition push Back against the Imperium until Tror is the main stumbling block. However, rumblings of ulterior motives, and secret armadas suggest that we do not have the ful story as the battle against the super vessel the One begins. While the odds seem extreme, this last push could end the war, but concerns about what comes next are raised and argued over...
There are spies, intrigue, sacrifices, surprises, double crosses, reveals, drunkenness, an anomaly in the Void, an entity if energy and much more in this novel. Some resolutions and some indication of where this story will go next.... A fun read.
Slowly but surely Will and the Coalition push Back against the Imperium until Tror is the main stumbling block. However, rumblings of ulterior motives, and secret armadas suggest that we do not have the ful story as the battle against the super vessel the One begins. While the odds seem extreme, this last push could end the war, but concerns about what comes next are raised and argued over...
There are spies, intrigue, sacrifices, surprises, double crosses, reveals, drunkenness, an anomaly in the Void, an entity if energy and much more in this novel. Some resolutions and some indication of where this story will go next.... A fun read.
September 4, 2024
Stunning turn of events.
Action and character growth continue. Our crew of assorted heroes are not only embroiled in the war, but leading the charge. A twisting turning medley of mahem to the last minute.
Action and character growth continue. Our crew of assorted heroes are not only embroiled in the war, but leading the charge. A twisting turning medley of mahem to the last minute.
September 10, 2024
Captivating
Our intrepid hero continues to lead the alien armies to overthrow the Imperium dictatorship. Will this one human manage to keep this odd bunch working together so that he can wave the earth from annihilation? Lots of action and a gigantic twist.
Our intrepid hero continues to lead the alien armies to overthrow the Imperium dictatorship. Will this one human manage to keep this odd bunch working together so that he can wave the earth from annihilation? Lots of action and a gigantic twist.
September 18, 2024
Unusual challenges beheld......
The confusion of mixed desires for the future collides with the Earth concept of peace. The changes brought about by the war, are what kept me hooked to the storyline.
The confusion of mixed desires for the future collides with the Earth concept of peace. The changes brought about by the war, are what kept me hooked to the storyline.
August 22, 2024
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes military science fiction and lots of action
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes military science fiction and lots of action
August 24, 2024
Great read
Great story and characters. Yes I am a Star Wars fan. The plot line is good and the characters and story develop quickly. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Great story and characters. Yes I am a Star Wars fan. The plot line is good and the characters and story develop quickly. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
September 15, 2024
Violent
I thought the first two volumes were pretty good, but I think this one was over the top violent. Guess I should have seen it coming, but I didn't.
I thought the first two volumes were pretty good, but I think this one was over the top violent. Guess I should have seen it coming, but I didn't.
September 29, 2024
too much war
All fighting if you like that sort of thing. Good writing but war war war
Not my preference so not enjoyable
All fighting if you like that sort of thing. Good writing but war war war
Not my preference so not enjoyable
June 12, 2026
Unexpected ending
I was taken totally by surprise with the plot twists that kept me reading! Take a chance, you won't be disappointed with this book!
I was taken totally by surprise with the plot twists that kept me reading! Take a chance, you won't be disappointed with this book!
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