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The Longest Battle
Some wars can't be won with a battle.
The Caliphate has done the unthinkable. Millions dead and the Alliance is to blame. The war cannot continue.
With a new president elected to end the war, and a new cabinet to help her, Spymaster Wit DeBeck is out, for good. He has one last shot to end the war on his terms, he just needs an experimental ship, and a Captain with the skill to pull it off.
After a year assigned to training command, Jacob is ready to get back in the hotseat. However, the navy wants to ground him after he lost the battleship 17 in the outskirts of Alexandria. Only a naval inquiry can clear his name, but he has to wait on half pay for the better part of a year to know the results, or...
Wit offers him a chance. A chance to end the war and force the Caliphate to surrender. Not with a battle, but a secret mission to pull off the impossible, using hidden starlanes to drive deep into Caliph space and end them once and for all.
He's the only man who can do it, and the only captain expendable enough to be allowed to try.
If Jacob T. Grimm can't pull of the impossible one last time, the Alliance will fall and with them, the last grasp of freedom in the galaxy.
Take commands, grab your ELS, and suit up with the crew and buy The Longest Battle now.
The Caliphate has done the unthinkable. Millions dead and the Alliance is to blame. The war cannot continue.
With a new president elected to end the war, and a new cabinet to help her, Spymaster Wit DeBeck is out, for good. He has one last shot to end the war on his terms, he just needs an experimental ship, and a Captain with the skill to pull it off.
After a year assigned to training command, Jacob is ready to get back in the hotseat. However, the navy wants to ground him after he lost the battleship 17 in the outskirts of Alexandria. Only a naval inquiry can clear his name, but he has to wait on half pay for the better part of a year to know the results, or...
Wit offers him a chance. A chance to end the war and force the Caliphate to surrender. Not with a battle, but a secret mission to pull off the impossible, using hidden starlanes to drive deep into Caliph space and end them once and for all.
He's the only man who can do it, and the only captain expendable enough to be allowed to try.
If Jacob T. Grimm can't pull of the impossible one last time, the Alliance will fall and with them, the last grasp of freedom in the galaxy.
Take commands, grab your ELS, and suit up with the crew and buy The Longest Battle now.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2026
About the author
Jeffery H. Haskell
43 books285 followersAward-winning Journalist and USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell thinks he should always be himself… unless he can be Spider-Man. Then, he should be Spidey. He’s a lifelong lover of comic books and science fiction, and he owns his geek status by quoting Aliens and Star Trek at every given opportunity. When he realized he could make a living writing about his obsessions, he jumped at the chance. With the incredible support of his amazing wife and spectacular children, Jeffery lives the dream of bringing his imagination to the page and on occasion, he writes about love and marriage.
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May 7, 2026
A chance for Captain Grimm to end the war and force the Caliphate to surrender. Not with a battle, but a secret mission to pull off the impossible, using hidden starlanes to drive deep into Caliph space and end them once and for all. He's the only man who can do it, and the only captain expendable enough to be allowed to try. Lots of military space fun with Grimm and his crew. A little slower than some of the series, but still good.
April 28, 2026
Great book! THE LONGEST BATTLE is powerfully character driven and beautifully plotted despite multiple complex story lines. The author flawlessly stitched it all together into an exciting adventure with military space battles, assassins, honorable heroes, hiss worthy enemies, and even a bit of romance. Bravo!
I reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book with no strings attached.
I reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book with no strings attached.
May 12, 2026
GrImms war continues
Once again we find out Hero Captain Grimm sailing into enemy territory. But he didn't expect to be on the Interceptor, a newer version. But will he complete the task he has been given, and end the war? I fully recommend this series, you will enjoy the ride. I sure did, and look forward to reading more.
Once again we find out Hero Captain Grimm sailing into enemy territory. But he didn't expect to be on the Interceptor, a newer version. But will he complete the task he has been given, and end the war? I fully recommend this series, you will enjoy the ride. I sure did, and look forward to reading more.
April 29, 2026
Excellent series!
This was one of the rare series that I've read where I was so mesmerized by the unfolding story that I literally could not put my tablet down. I literally spent three days reading nine books.
This was one of the rare series that I've read where I was so mesmerized by the unfolding story that I literally could not put my tablet down. I literally spent three days reading nine books.
May 1, 2026
Great story!
Another great Capn Grimm story. Interesting finish to the Caliphate war and some new mysteries added. Who built the control collar facility and what’s with the faint SOS? Hopefully we will find out in 10!
Another great Capn Grimm story. Interesting finish to the Caliphate war and some new mysteries added. Who built the control collar facility and what’s with the faint SOS? Hopefully we will find out in 10!
May 10, 2026
Awesome book
This was a great story real page turner. Well written as always. Lots of action. Took forever to get released, at leased seemed that way lol. Can't wait for the next installment.
This was a great story real page turner. Well written as always. Lots of action. Took forever to get released, at leased seemed that way lol. Can't wait for the next installment.
May 23, 2026
Awesome book. Can't wait for the next.
This whole series as been great. Can't put the books down. Well done Jeffery Haskell. For anyone who like books about space, war and life ,these are the ones for you.
This whole series as been great. Can't put the books down. Well done Jeffery Haskell. For anyone who like books about space, war and life ,these are the ones for you.
May 25, 2026
Consistently great story line and enough twists in the plot to keep you guessing
Consistently great story line and character development. Enough plot twists to keep you guessing. Jeffery Haskell continues to develop as a writer and in this series. I will keep reading for sure.
Consistently great story line and character development. Enough plot twists to keep you guessing. Jeffery Haskell continues to develop as a writer and in this series. I will keep reading for sure.
May 26, 2026
Great book.
Fantastic book. I've read the previous 9 series and enjoyed each one of them. If you're a Sci-Fi geek, why not? Good characters. Real bad guys. And real good guys... And girls!
Fantastic book. I've read the previous 9 series and enjoyed each one of them. If you're a Sci-Fi geek, why not? Good characters. Real bad guys. And real good guys... And girls!
April 30, 2026
Awesome as always!
Love the crew of this ship. The story telling is incredible. Keep up the good work Mr Haskell and Godspeed to you and your family.
Love the crew of this ship. The story telling is incredible. Keep up the good work Mr Haskell and Godspeed to you and your family.
May 2, 2026
Awesome 9
Enjoyed the Book and the books in the series as the books roll along they seem to get better and better
Thanks so much Jeff !
Enjoyed the Book and the books in the series as the books roll along they seem to get better and better
Thanks so much Jeff !
May 3, 2026
Excellent
A great story. We waited a long time. It was worth the wait. The character development is excellent. Hope there is another book coming.
A great story. We waited a long time. It was worth the wait. The character development is excellent. Hope there is another book coming.
May 5, 2026
Great story!
Again Jacob T. Grimm shows what it takes to be a great leader and gets the job done. A great ride.
Again Jacob T. Grimm shows what it takes to be a great leader and gets the job done. A great ride.
May 5, 2026
Quite good!
May 7, 2026
All the books in this series are good, multiple characters, decent writing, fast pacing and plots that don’t end. This is one of the best. Most series get stale after a few books, this one improves.
May 10, 2026
the longest battle
Very enjoyable read. I thought the battle scenes were especially good. I will definitely read the next book in this series
Very enjoyable read. I thought the battle scenes were especially good. I will definitely read the next book in this series
May 16, 2026
Just as good as the rest
Just as good as the previous novels. Grimm and Nadia continue to keep the Alliance alive by punching the Caliphate in the nose.
Just as good as the previous novels. Grimm and Nadia continue to keep the Alliance alive by punching the Caliphate in the nose.
May 17, 2026
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
May 18, 2026
Fantastic as always
Really enjoyed this book and the entire series so far. Great characters and just a fun enjoyable read. Highly recommend
Really enjoyed this book and the entire series so far. Great characters and just a fun enjoyable read. Highly recommend
May 20, 2026
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
Well written, fun new technology for his ship, gritty performance by his crew. Could not put it down during the last half!
Well written, fun new technology for his ship, gritty performance by his crew. Could not put it down during the last half!
May 24, 2026
good
Another good one in a really fun series. That characters and world building is great an I can’t wait for the next book.
Another good one in a really fun series. That characters and world building is great an I can’t wait for the next book.
May 30, 2026
Continuing a good series. Love the intro where there is a presi of what has gone on before rather than chapters that try to reintroduce the background which breaks the flow of a new book.
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