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Axis Point:
272 pages, Hardcover
Published May 14, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Military sci-fi isn't normally my jam, but after picking this one up, I realize I should continue to broaden my horizons. Matt Carson introduces us to a far-future setting with Caervus Dar'vall, a Fenri (wolflike alien) navy engineer, who immediately gets pulled into a situation for which he was neither desirous nor prepared. He has to utilize all of his natural abilities, training, and wit to have any hope of making it through the series of ordeals he's forced to face.
Along the way we meet a list of memorable characters that add interest and depth to the story, several of which are bound to show up in later novels (as this appears to be the first in a series). Given that, not every story thread is as neatly tied off as it would be in a stand-alone novel, but everything was tidy enough that I was extremely pleased with the ending. Carson's depiction of action sequences, be they planet-side or in space, are top notch, and I found myself easily able to visualize everything that was going on (which is sometimes a challenge for me).
All in all, this was a fun, fast-moving read that surprised me more than once. If you're already a fan of military sci-fi, this should be a no-brainer. If you're like me and just dipping your toes in, it's a great place to start. Five stars! And I'll definitely be picking up the next one.
Along the way we meet a list of memorable characters that add interest and depth to the story, several of which are bound to show up in later novels (as this appears to be the first in a series). Given that, not every story thread is as neatly tied off as it would be in a stand-alone novel, but everything was tidy enough that I was extremely pleased with the ending. Carson's depiction of action sequences, be they planet-side or in space, are top notch, and I found myself easily able to visualize everything that was going on (which is sometimes a challenge for me).
All in all, this was a fun, fast-moving read that surprised me more than once. If you're already a fan of military sci-fi, this should be a no-brainer. If you're like me and just dipping your toes in, it's a great place to start. Five stars! And I'll definitely be picking up the next one.
August 20, 2026
Here's a new twist on a military science fiction military thriller: a protagonist who's not human, but who likes being with humans. Caervus Dar'vall is a Fenri, a somewhat wolf-like non-terrestrial from a distinct culture, with a backstory rooted in his own people’s history that is unobtrusively woven in.
Caervus is an engineer who bonds deeply with the spacecraft he keeps in good running order. Being a spy was never on his bingo card. But when duty calls, he feels honor-bound to answer. Even when it's a potentially suicidal mission behind enemy lines.
It's a fish-out-of-water situation where one mistake could get him killed. His unique combination of engineering knowledge of crucial starship drive technology and certain physical traits of his kind make him ideal (to his handlers, anyway), but he doesn't have the spycraft he wishes he did. Watching him adapt and grow is one of the major pleasures in this fast-paced, enjoyable read.
Caervus is an engineer who bonds deeply with the spacecraft he keeps in good running order. Being a spy was never on his bingo card. But when duty calls, he feels honor-bound to answer. Even when it's a potentially suicidal mission behind enemy lines.
It's a fish-out-of-water situation where one mistake could get him killed. His unique combination of engineering knowledge of crucial starship drive technology and certain physical traits of his kind make him ideal (to his handlers, anyway), but he doesn't have the spycraft he wishes he did. Watching him adapt and grow is one of the major pleasures in this fast-paced, enjoyable read.
July 21, 2026
I enjoy military science-fiction and this one is more than just that. It has spy elements, problem-solving, and fascinating moments of interplay between the characters. Definitely worth a look if you enjoy action and well written books.
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