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The Last Dance
A ruthless enemy collides with a family’s legacy…
Captain Jacob Brown of the United Earth Marine Corps knows this fight has been coming. He knows that they are coming.
They call themselves the Synod. They are everywhere… and nowhere. They are the enemy that rises from the ashes of the old order and threatens to bring the entire quadrant under their thumb. All they need to secure total victory is a secret, ancient power Jacob’s family has guarded for years.
Now he will risk everything in a winner-takes-all gamble that will see the Synod destroyed, or ascendant.
The Last Dance is the explosive conclusion to the bestselling Terran Scout Fleet series.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2025
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January 5, 2026
Hell of a ride
This 8 book series has been a lot of fun to follow. The characters grew on me and it was sad to have to say goodbye to so many. As Joshua pointed out time does march on and normal people age. On the other hand the Omega Misfits will continue and Jacob and Tin Man are sure to pop in or even perhaps have a few solo adventures. Speaking of which... There sure seems to be some Murph/Whitney tales hidden out there somewhere.
This 8 book series has been a lot of fun to follow. The characters grew on me and it was sad to have to say goodbye to so many. As Joshua pointed out time does march on and normal people age. On the other hand the Omega Misfits will continue and Jacob and Tin Man are sure to pop in or even perhaps have a few solo adventures. Speaking of which... There sure seems to be some Murph/Whitney tales hidden out there somewhere.
January 10, 2026
Lackluster Finale
“The Last Dance (Terran Scout Fleet Book 8)” is the lackluster and overwhelmingly lifeless finale of the same series. It shows all the signs of an author limply going through the motions, depending on writing software templates, speech-to-text, flaccid proofreading, and a storyline hobbled by the author’s apparent rush to deliver content prior of contract obligations.
Read via KU with some Notes & Highlights on Goodreads.
“The Last Dance (Terran Scout Fleet Book 8)” is the lackluster and overwhelmingly lifeless finale of the same series. It shows all the signs of an author limply going through the motions, depending on writing software templates, speech-to-text, flaccid proofreading, and a storyline hobbled by the author’s apparent rush to deliver content prior of contract obligations.
Read via KU with some Notes & Highlights on Goodreads.
January 4, 2026
going out with a bang
The conclusion of scout fleet team Obsidian, and the conclusion of scout fleet itself. Everybody is after the Noxu AI and who gets it will upset he balance of the quadrant. However Jacob with help of Jason have something else planned, but not all plans end perfect, ending with a antimatter finish...
The conclusion of scout fleet team Obsidian, and the conclusion of scout fleet itself. Everybody is after the Noxu AI and who gets it will upset he balance of the quadrant. However Jacob with help of Jason have something else planned, but not all plans end perfect, ending with a antimatter finish...
January 7, 2026
Great Series!
I do not usually leave reviews but I felt compelled to make a note and share.
I just simply could not put the series down without having an understanding of when I would return to it. The action and character development was enough to hold my attention, interest and excitement.
Well done JD.
I do not usually leave reviews but I felt compelled to make a note and share.
I just simply could not put the series down without having an understanding of when I would return to it. The action and character development was enough to hold my attention, interest and excitement.
Well done JD.
January 8, 2026
A tremendous ending, or is it the beginning?
I thoroughly enjoy this series, as well as the Omega Force series. Well written, not overly complicated, military science fiction that also has solid character development. And quite frankly a series that I look forward to each and every time a new novel is published. Thanks Joshua!!
I thoroughly enjoy this series, as well as the Omega Force series. Well written, not overly complicated, military science fiction that also has solid character development. And quite frankly a series that I look forward to each and every time a new novel is published. Thanks Joshua!!
January 3, 2026
Dancing With Everyone Looking
This was a nice way to end the series and like one of Captain Burke's plans, it had plenty of chances to fail at every turn but ended successfully. Maybe we'll hear from Jacob Brown and Tin Man in the future?
This was a nice way to end the series and like one of Captain Burke's plans, it had plenty of chances to fail at every turn but ended successfully. Maybe we'll hear from Jacob Brown and Tin Man in the future?
January 10, 2026
Outstanding book
This was i believe the best of the series. I had been waiting for it's release. Got drawn into the story and read it too quickly. If this is the end of Jacob's journey, you closed it well.
This was i believe the best of the series. I had been waiting for it's release. Got drawn into the story and read it too quickly. If this is the end of Jacob's journey, you closed it well.
January 11, 2026
Great book. 😄
I really enjoyed this book. I hope it's not the last we see of Jacob & Tin man. As usual there are twists, turns and humour in the story. Cannot wait for next one. Which will be the Omega crew I imagine..
I really enjoyed this book. I hope it's not the last we see of Jacob & Tin man. As usual there are twists, turns and humour in the story. Cannot wait for next one. Which will be the Omega crew I imagine..
January 12, 2026
Great Ending
Really enjoyed this series. Hate to see it end but understand. Look forward to.more Omega Force in the future. If you like military style sci-fi, recommend this. It's a great series.
Really enjoyed this series. Hate to see it end but understand. Look forward to.more Omega Force in the future. If you like military style sci-fi, recommend this. It's a great series.
January 16, 2026
Tumultuous
What a great ride this book was. I could not put it down!! I'm sad that this was the last book. I was hoping to read about more Jacob/ Tin man adventures. The lead up to the end was great!
What a great ride this book was. I could not put it down!! I'm sad that this was the last book. I was hoping to read about more Jacob/ Tin man adventures. The lead up to the end was great!
January 16, 2026
As the Terran Scout Team series comes to a climax, Captain Jacob Brown and Tin Man aim to stop the Synod once and for all. Assisted by old and new allies, they hatch a dangerous plan, that they may not walk away from. Good final book and good series, I'm sure they will pop up again.
January 22, 2026
Fantastic
This was my first time reading and not listening to one of Josh's books and I couldn't put it down it was so good and so moving and such a great ending to Terran Scout Fleet! Thanks Josh!
This was my first time reading and not listening to one of Josh's books and I couldn't put it down it was so good and so moving and such a great ending to Terran Scout Fleet! Thanks Josh!
January 1, 2026
the end
Of one of the best military sci-fi series. The characters were well written and developed. Story lines closed to everyone satisfaction……
Of one of the best military sci-fi series. The characters were well written and developed. Story lines closed to everyone satisfaction……
January 3, 2026
Pure awesomeness
What an epic conclusion to a great series. Perfect way to kick off the new year. Thanks for such an amazingly fun and wild ride Joshua Dalzelle.
What an epic conclusion to a great series. Perfect way to kick off the new year. Thanks for such an amazingly fun and wild ride Joshua Dalzelle.
January 4, 2026
The End. And the Beginning
It will be interesting to see where things go from here. Yet another book in an already great series. As always, READ THIS.
It will be interesting to see where things go from here. Yet another book in an already great series. As always, READ THIS.
January 7, 2026
Bravo!!
That’s how you wrap up a character arc. What a great way to conclude a story while leaving possibilities open for more. Bravo Mr. Dalzelle
That’s how you wrap up a character arc. What a great way to conclude a story while leaving possibilities open for more. Bravo Mr. Dalzelle
January 8, 2026
Great suspense
After reading the full series this last book was cleverly written. So many individual stories, intertwined to a fantastic climax.
After reading the full series this last book was cleverly written. So many individual stories, intertwined to a fantastic climax.
January 8, 2026
Great Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
January 9, 2026
Excellent End to an Excellent Series
An extremely well written twist and turn adventure! Excellent story extension for Omega Force and a well deserved completion to Terran Scout!!!
An extremely well written twist and turn adventure! Excellent story extension for Omega Force and a well deserved completion to Terran Scout!!!
January 13, 2026
Great and grand finale!
He finished the series the right way. No loose ends! All I will say lest I spoil the fun of reading the book for others.
He finished the series the right way. No loose ends! All I will say lest I spoil the fun of reading the book for others.
January 15, 2026
Slow start but picked up to a great finale.
January 21, 2026
wow great last adventure
Enjoyed the tension between the characters and so glad Jason and Jacob got to work together on this final mission
Enjoyed the tension between the characters and so glad Jason and Jacob got to work together on this final mission
January 24, 2026
Great finale
The Last Dance is a great finale to the Terran Scout Fleet series. I'll miss this series and hope we'll see Jacob and Tin Man in the future.
The Last Dance is a great finale to the Terran Scout Fleet series. I'll miss this series and hope we'll see Jacob and Tin Man in the future.
January 24, 2026
Never a disappointment
As always, what a fun story to read. I hope you bring Jacob back.
His story can’t end so soon.
As always, what a fun story to read. I hope you bring Jacob back.
His story can’t end so soon.
January 25, 2026
Outstanding story telling!
A twisty surprising and fast paced tale with well established characters that carries you along with it to a very satisfying conclusion!
A twisty surprising and fast paced tale with well established characters that carries you along with it to a very satisfying conclusion!
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