Decision Point

by Daniel Gibbs

PFLOS strikes again with unstoppable force.

The enemy's overwhelming firepower shatters CDF defenses once more across the Orion Spur. As casualties mount, President Robbins issues the order to withdraw immediately. An action that would leave billions of Coalition civilians to their fate, as the Spur is abandoned in favor of peace talks. 

Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Hanson receives the command along with every other CDF officer. The President has spoken and the military must obey.

But Arthur won't leave innocents to die. Not when he can still fight. Not when the fleet can make a difference.

As the final battle looms and the war reaches its climax, Arthur faces his decision point. Follow orders and live with the consequences. Or defy the Commander-in-Chief and accept whatever comes next.

There are choices that define who we are, and some that define everything .

Arthur Hanson is about to make his.

469 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 29, 2026

Reviews

[Broderick King · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was in many ways mirror what we are dealing with in the US. I can appreciate that. I was happy to see that was 99% less profanity. To see the end of one threat and to say goodbye to some old friends it was bitter sweet. This showed that one person can make a difference. That the " but I am just one person what can I do against them? They are too big I am too small" That throughout this journey it was a lot of individuals making that choice that they had to do something against something that was much bigger than them and that is what inspired others. A lot of friends were lost and those that remained grew some for the better some for the worst.

It was a journey of heart break, lost, cowardness, and manipulation but also resilience, endurance, and love for your fellow man.

I found my self angry at times others humbled. This series is one of the reasons I first fell love with the books.

Thank you for finding voices for all.

[Burt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! This book provides logical development to support the many excellent action scenes, plus political and moral challenges woven throughout the action. This combination helps make the story compelling and provides the reader with many reasons to stay engaged. The characters and dilemmas they face may be drawn a bit excessively at times, however they are not inconsistent with challenges across history. In sum, a very enjoyable sci-fi book and series.

[Olivier Dardant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best book in the series

Gibbs always wrote wonderful battle scenes and great realism for naval life. The issue was that his characters were painfully bland. This book, more than any other, fixes those issues and introduces a bit more depth into our main cast. The author has markedly improved their writing style and long term character development, and this is the best book in the series.

[Nigel Boubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writing a review without spoilers is hard. Suffice it to say there are several Decision Points in the book and not just Arthur's who once again deals with his demons. A somewhat unexpected end to Arthur's career is in store. If you've been following the series, you must read this. Well worth the investment in time

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The battle scenes in this and earlier series make no sense, defy logic and physics. Why reverse couse to get out of a gravity well shen there are 360 degrees above and below the ecliptic plane. A fleet would run away from the battleship, and split into small groups, if the carrier was not able to be saved. Why waste resources in this way? The first battle scene is simply nonsense, why not try to be realistic? Yes we all know something bad had to happen for the story to make sense but really?

[Rick Riccobono · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iron Fleet( The Series)

Loved all the books. I like the way there was always a religious aspect to all people involved. Each person believing that their god will see them throughs their battles

[Ann Heger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption and forgiveness...

is to me, the main point of this book. No matter how low you sink, there's always a way out. For the characters and the Terran Coalition.

[Ronald Manley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting story. Very good outcome. enjoyable read finished it in one setting. Unexpected ending.

[Gil Sideman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author continues to weave the intricate history of the battle for the galaxy.
I only wish the next book was already available.

[Robert Cabrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series!