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Nexus House #3
The End of Time: A Colonial Fleet Novel
The discovery of a mysterious space station unlocks a centuries-old mystery.
Admiral Jon McCarthy, a Nexus Ten with the gift of foresight, stands as humanity's last beacon of hope against the relentless Korilian Empire. With the outcome of the brutal 33-year war tilting in the Korilians’ favor again, McCarthy must lead 3rd Fleet on a perilous mission behind enemy lines.
By his side is Lara Anderson, a woman whose absence of a prime timeline—rendering her past and future indiscernible—may hold the key to humanity's survival. Joining them is Elena Kapadia, another Nexus Ten, whose years of captivity and torture by her Korilian captors have molded her into a formidable, yet unpredictable ally.
Their mission takes an unexpected turn when they discover a mysterious space station deep in Korilian territory. As the team races to determine the purpose of this facility, 3rd Fleet must endure a withering assault by the Korilian armada, buying time for McCarthy, Lara, and Elena to unravel a centuries-old mystery and the key to ending the Korilian War.
Venture into the intricate universe of Rick Campbell’s The End of Time, where the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. A stellar addition to any science fiction library, echoing the grand storytelling of Dune and Leviathan Wakes.
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Praise for the Nexus House
“…a new far-future, military sci-fi series...”—Library Journal
“…a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds.” —Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga
“If you’re a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint.”—Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank
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What readers are
★★★★★ “...immersive...”
★★★★★ “...fast-paced...”
★★★★★ “...an excellent continuation...”
★★★★★ “...in the vein of Herbert, Hubbard, Ringo, Weber.”
★★★★★ “...recommended if you like military sci-fi space opera.”
Admiral Jon McCarthy, a Nexus Ten with the gift of foresight, stands as humanity's last beacon of hope against the relentless Korilian Empire. With the outcome of the brutal 33-year war tilting in the Korilians’ favor again, McCarthy must lead 3rd Fleet on a perilous mission behind enemy lines.
By his side is Lara Anderson, a woman whose absence of a prime timeline—rendering her past and future indiscernible—may hold the key to humanity's survival. Joining them is Elena Kapadia, another Nexus Ten, whose years of captivity and torture by her Korilian captors have molded her into a formidable, yet unpredictable ally.
Their mission takes an unexpected turn when they discover a mysterious space station deep in Korilian territory. As the team races to determine the purpose of this facility, 3rd Fleet must endure a withering assault by the Korilian armada, buying time for McCarthy, Lara, and Elena to unravel a centuries-old mystery and the key to ending the Korilian War.
Venture into the intricate universe of Rick Campbell’s The End of Time, where the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. A stellar addition to any science fiction library, echoing the grand storytelling of Dune and Leviathan Wakes.
___________________
Praise for the Nexus House
“…a new far-future, military sci-fi series...”—Library Journal
“…a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds.” —Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga
“If you’re a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint.”—Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank
___________________
What readers are
★★★★★ “...immersive...”
★★★★★ “...fast-paced...”
★★★★★ “...an excellent continuation...”
★★★★★ “...in the vein of Herbert, Hubbard, Ringo, Weber.”
★★★★★ “...recommended if you like military sci-fi space opera.”
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2025
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About the author
Rick Campbell
13 books339 followersRICK CAMPBELL, a retired Navy Commander, served on four nuclear-powered submarines, finishing his career with tours in the Pentagon and the Washington Navy Yard. On his last submarine, he was one of the two men whose permission is required to launch the submarine's nuclear-warhead-armed missiles.
Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was offered a two-book deal by Macmillan / St. Martin's Press for his novel The Trident Deception, which was hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel written in the last thirty years, since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt for Red October". His first six books were Barnes & Noble Top-10 and Amazon #1 bestsellers, and the 7th and 8th books in the series are scheduled for release in April 2024 and spring 2025.
To learn more, visit Rick Campbell's website and his "Submarine 101" page at www.rickcampbellauthor.com.
Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was offered a two-book deal by Macmillan / St. Martin's Press for his novel The Trident Deception, which was hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel written in the last thirty years, since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt for Red October". His first six books were Barnes & Noble Top-10 and Amazon #1 bestsellers, and the 7th and 8th books in the series are scheduled for release in April 2024 and spring 2025.
To learn more, visit Rick Campbell's website and his "Submarine 101" page at www.rickcampbellauthor.com.
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October 18, 2025
This is most definitely a 3.5 rounded up. What a shame. The first book was so good! The second book was not as good, and this time we've descended into cat fights between two women. And a guy who's just mopping up all the attention. I am a romance lover and yet I was annoyed.
And for good reason. The idea of people being frozen in time is fantastic. I wish we'd had far more of that. Elena vs. Lara? Who. Cares. Give me more of the fixing the frozen time stuff. The main characters were lost in all the focus on feelings. I would gladly have traded all that nonsense for a good fight between the houses and some serious battles in space. This idea that all these ships are lost, well, how are they lost? I'd like some real focus on the details of the battles. There was a slight bit of that at the end, but not enough. Too much time wasted.
I really love Greg Tremblay on audio, he's always fantastic. So I'll probably pick up the next book when it comes out. But this one? What a disappointment.
And for good reason. The idea of people being frozen in time is fantastic. I wish we'd had far more of that. Elena vs. Lara? Who. Cares. Give me more of the fixing the frozen time stuff. The main characters were lost in all the focus on feelings. I would gladly have traded all that nonsense for a good fight between the houses and some serious battles in space. This idea that all these ships are lost, well, how are they lost? I'd like some real focus on the details of the battles. There was a slight bit of that at the end, but not enough. Too much time wasted.
I really love Greg Tremblay on audio, he's always fantastic. So I'll probably pick up the next book when it comes out. But this one? What a disappointment.
October 3, 2025
This is a story of different world at war with one another. It is a fast action-adventure tale that inclues characters with advance abilities. It is a story that has multiple stories within it as different factions battle with one another. It is also a love story with the two female leads both in love with the male lead. Hang on to your seat and go for the ride.
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