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The Frontiers Saga (Part 1): Discovery #12
Rise of the Alliance
Episode 12
A new ally providing aid…
An old ally joining the fight…
Their resources growing with each passing day…
Their homeworld finally on the road to recovery…
Things finally seem to be coming together for Captain Scott and the Alliance, as he takes his forces on the offensive. However, the Jung may in turn give him more trouble than he bargained for.
A new ally providing aid…
An old ally joining the fight…
Their resources growing with each passing day…
Their homeworld finally on the road to recovery…
Things finally seem to be coming together for Captain Scott and the Alliance, as he takes his forces on the offensive. However, the Jung may in turn give him more trouble than he bargained for.
470 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2014
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Ryk Brown
58 books853 followersBorn in 1960 and raised on an overdose of television, NASA, and science fiction, Ryk Brown has worked as a cook, rock guitarist, stage lighting technician, and paramedic. He currently resides in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat. By day he fixes computers, and by night he creates stories.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.)
A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.
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January 9, 2017
This is book twelve in the frontier Saga series. It is best to read this series in order.
At the end of the last book, the Aurora and the Celestia were battling the Jung Battle Platform when the Corinairi Falcons arrived to help. Earth is saved but in terrible shape. The Ghatazhak are needed to keep law and order on the planet.
The ships need to be fixed up and resupplied. Captain Nathan Scott wants to take the battle to the Jung but the Jung still are after the Earth. Nathan suspects he has a Jung spy aboard the ship. Prince Casimir is fighting with his parliament to provide help to Nathan and Humanitarian aid to Earth. Nathan discovers there is a Jung Battle Platform on the way to Earth. You will never believe what the Corinairi are able to achieve with the jump drive. As in the other books there is lots of action, we not only have space battles but the Ghatazhak are engaged on the Earth. This book is one of the few that does not end in a cliff hanger.
The book is well written and the author continues to develop the characters with each book. This is a super great military sci-fi space opera.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the series.
At the end of the last book, the Aurora and the Celestia were battling the Jung Battle Platform when the Corinairi Falcons arrived to help. Earth is saved but in terrible shape. The Ghatazhak are needed to keep law and order on the planet.
The ships need to be fixed up and resupplied. Captain Nathan Scott wants to take the battle to the Jung but the Jung still are after the Earth. Nathan suspects he has a Jung spy aboard the ship. Prince Casimir is fighting with his parliament to provide help to Nathan and Humanitarian aid to Earth. Nathan discovers there is a Jung Battle Platform on the way to Earth. You will never believe what the Corinairi are able to achieve with the jump drive. As in the other books there is lots of action, we not only have space battles but the Ghatazhak are engaged on the Earth. This book is one of the few that does not end in a cliff hanger.
The book is well written and the author continues to develop the characters with each book. This is a super great military sci-fi space opera.
Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job narrating the series.
March 22, 2017
This book is entertaining. Some characters are pretty cool.
But I'm tired of hamstrung phrases like "each and every" and "one and only" etc. And "mumbles" really gets overused. Everyone "mumbles" in this series. Battleship commanders, doctors, politicians. They don't mutter or murmur or remark. It would be better if they just "said" stuff.
And the bad guys pull off more and more crap and then quickly die. No emotionally satisfying death scene, with confession or begging for their life. No arrests or trials. They just die. As with a green-eyed woman. And a spy. And a brother. And another brother.
And Ryk Brown keeps teasing the readers with dribbles of info about Dubnyk. Grrr. We know he's done something very bad in his past. I can guess what he did. And no doubt he's up to no good again.
And same goes for Admiral Galardi.
People swear by "Jesus" from one end of the galaxy to the next, at least 1000 years in the future. Odd.
But I'm tired of hamstrung phrases like "each and every" and "one and only" etc. And "mumbles" really gets overused. Everyone "mumbles" in this series. Battleship commanders, doctors, politicians. They don't mutter or murmur or remark. It would be better if they just "said" stuff.
And the bad guys pull off more and more crap and then quickly die. No emotionally satisfying death scene, with confession or begging for their life. No arrests or trials. They just die. As with a green-eyed woman. And a spy. And a brother. And another brother.
And Ryk Brown keeps teasing the readers with dribbles of info about Dubnyk. Grrr. We know he's done something very bad in his past. I can guess what he did. And no doubt he's up to no good again.
And same goes for Admiral Galardi.
People swear by "Jesus" from one end of the galaxy to the next, at least 1000 years in the future. Odd.
December 13, 2014
Last time we left our heroes, they were just defeating a Jung War Platform of immense size. If it wasn’t for the last minute showing of the Corinairi supplied Falcons from the Pentaurus Cluster that battle would certainly have been lost. But they did show in the nick of time and the Alliance won the day!
Earth is saved for now. But, since Earth has already been occupied and ravaged by the Jung twice, there’s not much to cheer about. The Jung used nuclear weapons in many, many places on Earth and the planet is now starting to feel the effects. More importantly, Earth’s infrastructure is non-existant so they cannot provide the Aurora or the Celestia with any kind of support. Both jump ships are badly in need of repairs but they will have to do them on their own.
The Celestia limps to Tanna, a planet in the far edge of the know galaxy, where she can get some much needed repairs done without having to go directly into battle. In the meantime, the Aurora is doing it’s repairs on station as much as possible while watching for more Jung ships. It is believe that most of the Jung have actually been wiped out in this sector of space. Still, it is believed and scouts have confirmed that another huge Jung War Platform resides in the Alpha Centauri system which isn’t that far from Earth.
Nathan Scott, Captain of the Aurora, plans to deal with that War Platform before it decides to make a trip to Earth and finish off the job the previous Jung attacks began. His problem is that a courier drone has gone to Alpha Centauri delivering all the tactical data about the recent battle. He knows that his previous tactics won’t work a second time and this War Platform will be ready.
Meanwhile, Prince Casimir has been really, really busy attempting to get support to Sol. He has talked to everyone he possibly can but as he did turn over control of the government to a Parliamentary body, he doesn’t not have dictatorial powers to just make everyone do as he wishes. Those members of the Parliament are the ultra-rich and won’t do anything that’s not in their favor. Even thought they know Captain Scott freed their entire planetary system from a vicious tyrannical dictator, they still won’t recognize their need to support Earth since, “There nothing in it for me!"
Still, Prince Casimir has managed to get jump drives installed on the astroid he previously used as a rebel hideout. He intents to load this astroid up with everything he can get his hands on, food, medicine, technicians, you name it, and see it jumping to Earth. It might take awhile be he’s determined to get it there. Commander Dumar is the officer in charge and he’s of the same mind-set. He will do everything in his power to get the entire astroid to Earth as quickly as possible.
Ok, if you’re not interested in this book now, then don’t bother reading the rest. Captain Scott has grown into a pretty good Commanding Officer no matter what anyone else may say. There is a part of this new story that just doesn’t make sense. The Aurora finds several Earth scout ships hiding in astroids floating about the Sol system. It appears these scout ships have been “hiding” for well over 8 years or more. Once they find one, they are able to revive the crew who had been in stasis all this time.
Now my problem with this part of the story is that three for the scout ships are apparently commanded by Captains (Navy rank, I assume), and are of equal rank to Nathan Scott. A scout ship has only a crew of 8! It sets idle on most of it’s missions just watching and collecting data. As I mentioned, their last mission was open-ended whereas they were to stay in stasis and in these hollowed asteroids until they received a “Go” code. At least one of these “Captains” doesn’t think Nathan Scott has any right being in command. He says that Scott isn’t trained for command as he was. The other two Captains can see that argument but they know they have been out of service for quite sometime and since Scott, the Aurora and the Celestia are still in the fight, he must be doing something right.
Why would a small ship crew of 8 need a full Captain as it’s commander. A commander that sleeps in stasis most of the time at that. One Captain said he took a trip that lasted something like two years and two weeks, one year in stasis out, two weeks observing, and another year in stasis coming back. Doesn’t sound like much of a command for a full Captain. I think the author is stretching things just a little too much to ad more drama to the story, as if more was needed.
I think these Scout Ship Captains need to go away. We don’t need this part of the story. I think they have been toned down a little at the end but I would prefer not to here these guys seconding guessing Scott every time something goes wrong. Send them on multi-year scouting missions. That’s their jobs, right?
Now, I love the Ghatazhak! They are a bunch of mean mothers. The use of them in this story is just excellent. I wouldn’t mind reading an entire book about these killing machines. Lt Telles is a very cool customer although he seems to talk a lot for such a controlled and unemotional warrior! Seems like he has to input something into every conversation and at times he just takes over the conversation saying what he believes is true. You might want to rein him in just a little as to his talking.
This is an excellent series of books. I really, really like them as you can tell by my review. Keep them coming. I’ll buy them no matter the price!
Earth is saved for now. But, since Earth has already been occupied and ravaged by the Jung twice, there’s not much to cheer about. The Jung used nuclear weapons in many, many places on Earth and the planet is now starting to feel the effects. More importantly, Earth’s infrastructure is non-existant so they cannot provide the Aurora or the Celestia with any kind of support. Both jump ships are badly in need of repairs but they will have to do them on their own.
The Celestia limps to Tanna, a planet in the far edge of the know galaxy, where she can get some much needed repairs done without having to go directly into battle. In the meantime, the Aurora is doing it’s repairs on station as much as possible while watching for more Jung ships. It is believe that most of the Jung have actually been wiped out in this sector of space. Still, it is believed and scouts have confirmed that another huge Jung War Platform resides in the Alpha Centauri system which isn’t that far from Earth.
Nathan Scott, Captain of the Aurora, plans to deal with that War Platform before it decides to make a trip to Earth and finish off the job the previous Jung attacks began. His problem is that a courier drone has gone to Alpha Centauri delivering all the tactical data about the recent battle. He knows that his previous tactics won’t work a second time and this War Platform will be ready.
Meanwhile, Prince Casimir has been really, really busy attempting to get support to Sol. He has talked to everyone he possibly can but as he did turn over control of the government to a Parliamentary body, he doesn’t not have dictatorial powers to just make everyone do as he wishes. Those members of the Parliament are the ultra-rich and won’t do anything that’s not in their favor. Even thought they know Captain Scott freed their entire planetary system from a vicious tyrannical dictator, they still won’t recognize their need to support Earth since, “There nothing in it for me!"
Still, Prince Casimir has managed to get jump drives installed on the astroid he previously used as a rebel hideout. He intents to load this astroid up with everything he can get his hands on, food, medicine, technicians, you name it, and see it jumping to Earth. It might take awhile be he’s determined to get it there. Commander Dumar is the officer in charge and he’s of the same mind-set. He will do everything in his power to get the entire astroid to Earth as quickly as possible.
Ok, if you’re not interested in this book now, then don’t bother reading the rest. Captain Scott has grown into a pretty good Commanding Officer no matter what anyone else may say. There is a part of this new story that just doesn’t make sense. The Aurora finds several Earth scout ships hiding in astroids floating about the Sol system. It appears these scout ships have been “hiding” for well over 8 years or more. Once they find one, they are able to revive the crew who had been in stasis all this time.
Now my problem with this part of the story is that three for the scout ships are apparently commanded by Captains (Navy rank, I assume), and are of equal rank to Nathan Scott. A scout ship has only a crew of 8! It sets idle on most of it’s missions just watching and collecting data. As I mentioned, their last mission was open-ended whereas they were to stay in stasis and in these hollowed asteroids until they received a “Go” code. At least one of these “Captains” doesn’t think Nathan Scott has any right being in command. He says that Scott isn’t trained for command as he was. The other two Captains can see that argument but they know they have been out of service for quite sometime and since Scott, the Aurora and the Celestia are still in the fight, he must be doing something right.
Why would a small ship crew of 8 need a full Captain as it’s commander. A commander that sleeps in stasis most of the time at that. One Captain said he took a trip that lasted something like two years and two weeks, one year in stasis out, two weeks observing, and another year in stasis coming back. Doesn’t sound like much of a command for a full Captain. I think the author is stretching things just a little too much to ad more drama to the story, as if more was needed.
I think these Scout Ship Captains need to go away. We don’t need this part of the story. I think they have been toned down a little at the end but I would prefer not to here these guys seconding guessing Scott every time something goes wrong. Send them on multi-year scouting missions. That’s their jobs, right?
Now, I love the Ghatazhak! They are a bunch of mean mothers. The use of them in this story is just excellent. I wouldn’t mind reading an entire book about these killing machines. Lt Telles is a very cool customer although he seems to talk a lot for such a controlled and unemotional warrior! Seems like he has to input something into every conversation and at times he just takes over the conversation saying what he believes is true. You might want to rein him in just a little as to his talking.
This is an excellent series of books. I really, really like them as you can tell by my review. Keep them coming. I’ll buy them no matter the price!
January 25, 2021
The Aroura and the Celestia have defeated a Jung battle platform. But they also know that another platform maybe on its way. Unfortunately, as predicted Captain Scott’s luck seems to be running out.
Ahhhh! This book was the most frustrating of this series. First of all 3 other captains show up and take major issue with Nathan, how he has run his ship, and basically every battle that he has engaged in.
That was really frustrating to read cause I V wanted Nathan to tell at least one of those captains off. Then of course the only thing that you can rely on with any consistency in this series is that everything that can possibly go wrong will. The fight with this latest battle platform nearly cost them everything. I seriously got so mad! I was like finally they have something that might help them and you have to go and mess it up again.
Needless to say the ending was a rollercoaster of emotions.
This was not my favorite book in this series by far.
R- The language! It seems to be getting worse each book. Now even the non-terrain people are using the f-bomb. Violent and very graphic deaths.
Ahhhh! This book was the most frustrating of this series. First of all 3 other captains show up and take major issue with Nathan, how he has run his ship, and basically every battle that he has engaged in.
That was really frustrating to read cause I V wanted Nathan to tell at least one of those captains off. Then of course the only thing that you can rely on with any consistency in this series is that everything that can possibly go wrong will. The fight with this latest battle platform nearly cost them everything. I seriously got so mad! I was like finally they have something that might help them and you have to go and mess it up again.
Needless to say the ending was a rollercoaster of emotions.
This was not my favorite book in this series by far.
R- The language! It seems to be getting worse each book. Now even the non-terrain people are using the f-bomb. Violent and very graphic deaths.
February 17, 2024
great
Earth attacked by the Jung. Two Capitol ships to defend, a suicide plan to prevent the Jung from getting Jump Tech. Obviously the good guys win, but how and at what cost. Start at book 1.
Earth attacked by the Jung. Two Capitol ships to defend, a suicide plan to prevent the Jung from getting Jump Tech. Obviously the good guys win, but how and at what cost. Start at book 1.
April 18, 2015
What a ride!
I thought this series might be getting a little long in the tooth, Nothing doing! What a rip snorting wild ride!!! Buy this book!!!
I thought this series might be getting a little long in the tooth, Nothing doing! What a rip snorting wild ride!!! Buy this book!!!
October 6, 2018
Jung just got to hate them, admire their courage.
February 27, 2019
Big action ... Hollywood physics
Author just did not have time to consult or learn it himself I guess. Besides what he did works better from a Hollywood spectular drams for the masses standpoint. Still he did not recognize that space folding drive means wormhole creation or jumpdrive. Essentially the described spacefolding drive is very similar to the author jump drive - just using a continuous series of superfast microjumps rather than long jumps. So actually the jump drive ships should have been drawn off course just like black hole did. Also any dense enough mass even if small should tend to destabilize either type of drive field. Continuing onward probably would be a function of engine power ability to forcethe conversion of mass to energy...basically probably using up and amount of antimatter equal in size to the obstacle to reenergize the jump fields.
But nope intensity of explosion (antimatter) does not create singularities. Relativity does not create new mass out nothing - its transforming energy into virtual mass. To increase mass by relatistic means requires adding the mass equivalent in energy ...which is why near light speed travel is infeasible according to Einstein (of course Einstein tried to prove quantum mechanics wrong with relativity too). But of course antimatter got the energy from converting existing to energy. Bottomline: you do not get more mass-energy than you start with just because it blew up. To get singularities you need to implode matter not disperse it in an explosion of energy going all directions. Stars do go nova right as their cores collapse to black holes but that is actually shedding excess energy.
Author just did not have time to consult or learn it himself I guess. Besides what he did works better from a Hollywood spectular drams for the masses standpoint. Still he did not recognize that space folding drive means wormhole creation or jumpdrive. Essentially the described spacefolding drive is very similar to the author jump drive - just using a continuous series of superfast microjumps rather than long jumps. So actually the jump drive ships should have been drawn off course just like black hole did. Also any dense enough mass even if small should tend to destabilize either type of drive field. Continuing onward probably would be a function of engine power ability to forcethe conversion of mass to energy...basically probably using up and amount of antimatter equal in size to the obstacle to reenergize the jump fields.
But nope intensity of explosion (antimatter) does not create singularities. Relativity does not create new mass out nothing - its transforming energy into virtual mass. To increase mass by relatistic means requires adding the mass equivalent in energy ...which is why near light speed travel is infeasible according to Einstein (of course Einstein tried to prove quantum mechanics wrong with relativity too). But of course antimatter got the energy from converting existing to energy. Bottomline: you do not get more mass-energy than you start with just because it blew up. To get singularities you need to implode matter not disperse it in an explosion of energy going all directions. Stars do go nova right as their cores collapse to black holes but that is actually shedding excess energy.
July 4, 2018
This is a very well written series.
It seems like what would happen in real space wars. The fact that there are Humanoid races through out space, and that they all seemed to have their origins from earth doesn't defy logic, or probably.
My reference point is Asimov's Foundation series, this is the Father of SciFi serialization. The other series is The Green Mile, by Stephen King. This was literally published in one of the weely magizines like Saturday Evening Post. Each new issue had the next installment of the story of the Green mile.
Ok back to the point.
The series of the Frontier Saga, and the A.I. series both do so much to make the characters believable, in each case there are many interesting characters, and villains to keep things moving. the best thing is that there is no gratuitous sex, or run away profanity. That is what it does to make the stories keep your attention. It is well developed plot, and sub plots that keep you coming back to read the entire series. But, you really need to start with the first book so that you stay off the back tracking track i have had to do in reading other series. The ties back to the previous volumns continue to remind the reader where all of the various connections come from .
It seems like what would happen in real space wars. The fact that there are Humanoid races through out space, and that they all seemed to have their origins from earth doesn't defy logic, or probably.
My reference point is Asimov's Foundation series, this is the Father of SciFi serialization. The other series is The Green Mile, by Stephen King. This was literally published in one of the weely magizines like Saturday Evening Post. Each new issue had the next installment of the story of the Green mile.
Ok back to the point.
The series of the Frontier Saga, and the A.I. series both do so much to make the characters believable, in each case there are many interesting characters, and villains to keep things moving. the best thing is that there is no gratuitous sex, or run away profanity. That is what it does to make the stories keep your attention. It is well developed plot, and sub plots that keep you coming back to read the entire series. But, you really need to start with the first book so that you stay off the back tracking track i have had to do in reading other series. The ties back to the previous volumns continue to remind the reader where all of the various connections come from .
August 10, 2017
Rise of the Alliance(The Frontiers Saga, #12). The series has been a fun summer romp. Brown begins to examine what life is like on Earth after the battles in space. Democracy falls apart. Life on the streets is kill or be killed. The Ghatazhak are needed to keep law and order and impose it in a despotic way.
Nathan Scot's leadership is challenged when captains who have ridden out the war in deep freeze are defrosted. Brown uses this to examine concepts around the chain of command and authority. Tension come to head after several failed attempts at killing the Jung battle station. Finally the alliance takes on a greater role in the defense of Earth.
I continue to be amazed at the quality of the writing . The space battles are clearly and intelligently written. He is able to keep up the tension over the various battle fields and situations. Brown has written another good chapter in what is one book that is really a grand space opera. My one continuing fault with this series is the Jung are seldom given a voice.
November 22, 2020
Rise of the Alliance is my favourite book in The Frontiers Saga so far. The other books have, largely, had a defined place in the story as a whole. Some politics, development of characters, setting up for a battle, or the battle itself. Rise of the Alliance benefits from being longer than the other books. It’s well-rounded in and of itself, and has a bit of all the elements that has made this story enjoyable. It has some politics, a couple of twists I found genuinely surprising, interesting personal stories, and a battle that had a genuine feeling of peril to it.
I’m not going to say anything at all about what’s actually in this book, as this is far enough into the series that any information at all about it would be a spoiler for the books that come before it, but The Frontiers Saga just keeps on getting better. I may try to catch up completely by the end of 2021!
I’m not going to say anything at all about what’s actually in this book, as this is far enough into the series that any information at all about it would be a spoiler for the books that come before it, but The Frontiers Saga just keeps on getting better. I may try to catch up completely by the end of 2021!
December 26, 2019
With Rise of the Alliance, we're really getting towards the end of the series. The stakes are getting higher, the enemy ships are getting bigger, and the battle jargon is getting denser.
At first Aurora and Celestia are all beat up again (of course), but for the moment, they have time. By the end, battle has escalated heartily. The Alliance fleet is growing, there are even more jump capable ships, and even more Ghatazhak. They're going to win eventually, that's to be expected, but it's still interesting to see how they get there.
Lots of action, solid entry to the book. Wrapping up soon. I'm hopeful.
At first Aurora and Celestia are all beat up again (of course), but for the moment, they have time. By the end, battle has escalated heartily. The Alliance fleet is growing, there are even more jump capable ships, and even more Ghatazhak. They're going to win eventually, that's to be expected, but it's still interesting to see how they get there.
Lots of action, solid entry to the book. Wrapping up soon. I'm hopeful.
October 2, 2017
Many threads start to come together
A few new players, while many of the storylines threads begin to come together. A lot of detail to the science and action. I wish there were drawings of the spaceships and the battle station. While the word picture has a lot of detail a real image would be fun to see. This story is beginning to seem a little like the serials at a Saturday matinee. Still each 'book'is self contained. That being said something will be lost if they were read out of order.
A few new players, while many of the storylines threads begin to come together. A lot of detail to the science and action. I wish there were drawings of the spaceships and the battle station. While the word picture has a lot of detail a real image would be fun to see. This story is beginning to seem a little like the serials at a Saturday matinee. Still each 'book'is self contained. That being said something will be lost if they were read out of order.
March 15, 2019
Gripping, non-stop action!
I haven't been able to put any of Ryk Brown's books down once started! The space battles in Rise of the Alliance are incredibly intense and written so I can see in my mind what is happening as if on a movie screen! I can't wait to start the next book in this series.
I haven't been able to put any of Ryk Brown's books down once started! The space battles in Rise of the Alliance are incredibly intense and written so I can see in my mind what is happening as if on a movie screen! I can't wait to start the next book in this series.
March 5, 2020
Addictive space battles
Twelve books in and I'm still addicted to this series. Amazing space battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Beautifully imagined sci-fi that will transport you to a very uncertain future.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
I look forward to more from this series 😁
Twelve books in and I'm still addicted to this series. Amazing space battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Beautifully imagined sci-fi that will transport you to a very uncertain future.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
I look forward to more from this series 😁
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March 7, 2023I find the book(S) entertaining as I do not possess such an imagination, and yet everything seems plausible! My only complaint, and I am almost at the point of moving on from this series, is how unrealistic Jessica is, I’m thinking the author does not like women. I can’t imagine more of a nincompoop.
January 7, 2024
At last some good news
Nathan starts getting good news, the Cluster have started supply the equipment needed and the manpower required
Internal politics start to become an issue with 3 new EDF Captains starting to get their opinion aired and egos massaged
Overall a good book, with some interesting insight into how things may progress in future books
Nathan starts getting good news, the Cluster have started supply the equipment needed and the manpower required
Internal politics start to become an issue with 3 new EDF Captains starting to get their opinion aired and egos massaged
Overall a good book, with some interesting insight into how things may progress in future books
January 7, 2025
constantly amazed
The writing of these books, outstanding the author is great at building suspense. The main character that has led the story in the first 12 books is creatively. An appropriately being moved out of that role due to the fact that his character is not capable of making these next steps and it’s a very creative way of doing it outstanding books.
The writing of these books, outstanding the author is great at building suspense. The main character that has led the story in the first 12 books is creatively. An appropriately being moved out of that role due to the fact that his character is not capable of making these next steps and it’s a very creative way of doing it outstanding books.
June 20, 2017
Shifting objectives fighting on
Consolidating resources and coordinating assets the battle for and above the Earth continues. Our heroes grow and develop, pushing the limits of their technology, rushing towards climax. Read this series!
Consolidating resources and coordinating assets the battle for and above the Earth continues. Our heroes grow and develop, pushing the limits of their technology, rushing towards climax. Read this series!
September 5, 2017
Outstanding space thriller
The Frontiers Saga continues to be an epic space military adventure. Episode 12 builds on the earlier episodes with some twists and turns along the way. It's a fantastic adventure.
The Frontiers Saga continues to be an epic space military adventure. Episode 12 builds on the earlier episodes with some twists and turns along the way. It's a fantastic adventure.
December 10, 2018
The EDF has defeated a battle platform, a huge ship about 12 miles across. Now, they have to prepare in case another one comes their way. They have to strengthen their alliances, and make an unexpected discovery.
Nathan gets second-guessed by seasoned professionals.
Nathan gets second-guessed by seasoned professionals.
January 6, 2023
Good book
Good Lord, I'm starting to enjoy battle scenes. It has only taken 12 books and I'm starting to understand the techno-babble involved...in this last book, I was completely absorbed. Off to the next book...
Good Lord, I'm starting to enjoy battle scenes. It has only taken 12 books and I'm starting to understand the techno-babble involved...in this last book, I was completely absorbed. Off to the next book...
July 28, 2025
While I enjoy this series - it is nice, easy escapism, I am really tired of the countless, repetitive space battle scenes. Maybe write a 10 book series without all the forced stretching of the book with yet another way to almost die before you save the day.
June 13, 2017
I have a weakness for space opera. The battles were a little repetitive but I look forward to more. This one was especially battle heavy. Need more exploration.
December 1, 2017
Another great book in the series. Very action packed. my only complaint would be that the narrative jumps around too quickly between characters.
February 7, 2018
These Episodes Just Keep Getting Better!
I’ve binged through 12 books/episodes and am eagerly consuming them. This is a terrific space opera. I can’t wait for the next.
I’ve binged through 12 books/episodes and am eagerly consuming them. This is a terrific space opera. I can’t wait for the next.
April 3, 2018
Started reading the Frontiers Saga in late January. Can't seem to put them down. Thoroughly enjoying the characters and space battle scenes.
April 17, 2018
med middle, ending was very well done
August 31, 2018
I was really enjoying this series until this book. The way it ended kept me from reading the next one in the series.
January 4, 2019
Battle
Good battle for Earth between the foreign battle platform and the few surviving Earth ships, plus help from a few allies.
Good battle for Earth between the foreign battle platform and the few surviving Earth ships, plus help from a few allies.
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